There were many heroes on Sept. 11. But for months, one of them was known only as the "mysterious man in the red bandanna" who saved as many as 18 lives while sacrificing his own. In 2002, as the first anniversary of the terror attacks approached, the world -- and his family -- learned who the hero was. More.
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President Biden commemorates anniversary of 9/11 attacks at memorial in Anchorage
President Joe Biden led a memorial at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage Monday on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. He described that day, 22 years ago. More.
22 years later, the fight continues for those battling 9/11-related illnesses
Monday will be a somber day as we remember all the lives lost 22 years ago on 9/11, and it's also a time to remember those who are struggling with 9/11-related illnesses. "We advocate 364 days out of the year. We take that one day off to stop the advocacy to pay respect to those who died on 9/11," 9/11 responder advocate John Feal said. More.
Top 5 ways to deal with mental trauma due to gun violence
Over the years, gun violence in the United States has become a major concern. According to an online report, as of August 01, 2023, at least 25,198 people in the United States have lost their lives due to gun violence, and thousands of others were left mentally and physically scarred by various mass shooting episodes. More.
How many people died in 9/11? Firefighters, passengers and more who died 22 years ago.
This Sept. 11 marks 22 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, an event that 60%-38% of those surveyed in a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll said changed Americans’ lives forever. More.
Bill could force companies to notify 9/11 survivors about health programs, but one group is left out
It’s been nearly 22 years since the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history. Still many New Yorkers are not only scarred by it, but are still dying because of the air they breathed. Hundreds of thousands of people spent time in Lower Manhattan in the months after, unaware they were putting themselves in danger due to the debris. More.
2 new 9/11 victims identified as medical examiner vows to continue testing remains
Twenty-two years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has positively identified two more victims, the city announced Friday. The names are being withheld at the request of the families, but they are the 1,648th and 1,649th victims to be identified of the 2,753 people killed at the World Trade Center. More.
Hicks Says DOD Forever Resilient After 9/11
More than two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001, attack, the defense community's resilience and commitment to serve in the face of tragedy continues to shine through, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said today. More.