Surviving 9/11 was 'just the first piece of the journey'
Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.
Twenty years later, Sept. 11 survivors bear scars and the weight of unanswerable questions. Some grapple with their place in a tragedy defined by an enormous loss of life. They get told to “get over” 9/11. But they also say they have gained resilience, purpose, appreciation and resolve.
Biden signs executive order to declassify some 9/11 documents
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
9/11 first responders to be celebrated in Fort Worth
The city of Fort Worth will honor 9/11 first responders nearly 20 years after the attack in New York.
The city of Fort Worth will honor 9/11 first responders nearly 20 years after the attack in New York.
Honor walk held in Fort Worth to commemorate upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Fort Worth is one of 19 cities across America chosen to host the Honor Walk Ceremony and display the 9/11 art exhibit.
Fort Worth is one of 19 cities across America chosen to host the Honor Walk Ceremony and display the 9/11 art exhibit.
Most 9/11 memorial events virtual in North Texas due to COVID-19
September 11 tributes looked a lot different this year in North Texas.
September 11 tributes looked a lot different this year in North Texas.
Trump, Biden commemorate 9/11 at Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania
The two men vying to lead the nation next year will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the same memorial.
The two men vying to lead the nation next year will mark the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the same memorial.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
Sept. 11, 2001: 2,977 lives were lost in a day during the worst terror attack on US soil
More than 2,600 people perished at the World Trade Center, 125 people died at the Pentagon and 256 people died on four airplanes on 9/11.
More than 2,600 people perished at the World Trade Center, 125 people died at the Pentagon and 256 people died on four airplanes on 9/11.
Never forget: A timeline of events on September 11, 2001
It’s been 19 years since the United States became "a nation transformed."
It’s been 19 years since the United States became "a nation transformed."
Trump and Biden to both visit Shanksville for 9/11 anniversary
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candidates have been to one another in months.
It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candidates have been to one another in months.
Florida man spots 'firefighter running toward angel' in clouds on September 11
A photo taken on the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks appears to show clouds shaped like a firefighter running toward an angel.
A photo taken on the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks appears to show clouds shaped like a firefighter running toward an angel.
'Rare but very special': Baby born on September 11 at 9:11 p.m. weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces
While the date of Sept. 11 often carries a sadness with it for many Americans in remembrance of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place in 2001, the day has also become a joyous one for a couple in Tennessee.
While the date of Sept. 11 often carries a sadness with it for many Americans in remembrance of the horrific terrorist attacks that took place in 2001, the day has also become a joyous one for a couple in Tennessee.
1,500 North Texans take part in 'Freedom Day' of service in remembrance of 9/11
More than 1,500 volunteers paid it forward Wednesday with acts of service across North Texas to honor September 11th first responders.
More than 1,500 volunteers paid it forward Wednesday with acts of service across North Texas to honor September 11th first responders.
9/11 survivor living in North Texas shares her story publicly for the first time
A 9/11 survivor and Medical City Plano employee shared the story of what happened to her on that day publicly for the first time on Wednesday.
A 9/11 survivor and Medical City Plano employee shared the story of what happened to her on that day publicly for the first time on Wednesday.
North Texans honor victims, first responders of 9/11
On the eighteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Americans took the day to reflect.
On the eighteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Americans took the day to reflect.
UNT students host stair climb to honor those lost on 9/11
Some University of North Texas students are marking the anniversary of Sept. 11, a tragic day that happened before most were even in elementary school.
Some University of North Texas students are marking the anniversary of Sept. 11, a tragic day that happened before most were even in elementary school.
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
Memorial held for firefighter killed on 9/11 after more of his remains identified 18 years later
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
September 11, 2001: 2,977 lives were lost in a day during the worst terror attack on US soil
On September 11, 2001, a total of 19 terrorists hijacked four airplanes, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a Pennsylvania field, killing thousands of Americans in the process and wreaking destruction that, in its aftermath, has continued to claim lives.
On September 11, 2001, a total of 19 terrorists hijacked four airplanes, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a Pennsylvania field, killing thousands of Americans in the process and wreaking destruction that, in its aftermath, has continued to claim lives.
HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.