On January 15, 2000, two young Saudis landed at LAX, Los Angeles International Airport. Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi set foot in the United States for the first time. They did not speak a word of English but were determined to learn the language and, above all, how to fly planes. More.
Omar al-Bayoumi, the Saudi 'guardian angel' of two 9/11 terrorists
Second 9/11 victim identified with breakthrough genetic genealogy, NYC officials say
A second victim of the September 11 attacks has been identified with breakthrough genetic genealogy, which combines DNA testing with family tree research, according to the NYC Medical Examiner's Office. More.
25 Years After 9/11, the Mesothelioma Cases Are Still Ahead of Us
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed. We have spent 25 years learning their names, building memorials, and teaching our children what happened that morning. More.
Toxic Dust Was Everywhere After 9/11. Little Was Done for Months.
In the days after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, New York City and federal agencies focused on the most immediate toxic hazard: the air, still hazy with dust and smoke. A week later, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency reassured New Yorkers that the air was safe to breathe, though there wasn’t sufficient data to justify the claim. More.
9/11 families say they’re closer to proving Saudi government’s role in attacks
Weeks after the 25-year milestone of the 9/11 attacks, families of victims and survivors were in federal court in their latest effort to have Saudi Arabia take responsibility for the terrorist action. The families said that they were pleased with how the Wednesday morning hearing went, and that they’re convinced it will ultimately lead to a legal victory. More.
9/11 families seek release of documents they say include Saudi's link to attack
Families of 9/11 victims expressed optimism Wednesday after a federal appeals court heard arguments in Saudi Arabia's effort to dismiss a long-running lawsuit alleging the kingdom played a role in the Sept. 11 attacks. More.
9/11 families suing Saudi Arabia live updates: ‘Fed up’ loved ones beg Trump to take allies to task for role in attacks
About 100 “fed up” family members of 9/11 victims flooded a lower Manhattan courtroom Wednesday — blocks from Ground Zero — as Saudi Arabia argued to wriggle out of the loved ones’ long-delayed suit alleging the Kingdom aided the Al Qaeda hijackers. More.
Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds
Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The brief demands that those victims be awarded financial judgments from frozen Taliban funds. More.