Twenty years later and they still talk regularly: 9/11 survivors and relatives of victims have formed strong friendships through support groups that have proved effective antidotes to their trauma. More.
9/11: Victims' families find solace, help in support groups
9/11 memorial excludes first responders, survivors on 20th anniversary
This memorial went from never forget — to forget about the heroes of 9/11. A ceremony next month to honor those killed 20 years ago on Sept. 11 will be limited to family members of the fallen, after organizers decided first responders, survivors and others wouldn’t be invited to the milestone commemoration. More.
Deadline Arrives To Apply For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
Thursday is the deadline to register for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, and it’s not just for first responders. An estimated 500,000 people were in the exposure zone, and could now be suffering from adverse health effects. More.
Remembering the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, 20 Years Later
It's hard to fathom that teens now entering college — or serving in the armed forces — were not yet born on that unforgettable Tuesday morning. Nearly 3,000 people died in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001, in what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in history. More.
9/11 Survivor who had leg amputated overcomes all odds to compete in CrossFit Games
Madison's CrossFit Games are hosting an adaptive competition for the first time this year to allow athletes with physical disabilities to compete on the world stage. For 9/11 survivor Sarah Rudder, that means she'll get to represent her peers doing what she loves best. More.
July 29 An Important Deadline To Sign Up For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
An important deadline is fast approaching for some people to register for victims’ compensation from the 9/11 attacks, and it’s not just for first responders. As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff explained Thursday, Court Cousins counts himself among the more fortunate. More.
St. Louisans prepare to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In less than two months, St. Louis and the rest of the world will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. But volunteers are already coming together to build a memorial on Art Hill in Forest Park. Unlike most of the other volunteers, Krista Salvatore's 9/11 story is one of survival. More.
Only a fraction of eligible NYers have signed up for 9/11 victim benefits, others urged to register now
As the deadline to register for 9/11-related health benefits nears, there are still many impacted New Yorkers who haven’t signed up — or don’t even know they’re eligible altogether. More.