As the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, victims’ relatives are pressing the courts to answer what they see as lingering questions about the Saudi government’s role. A lawsuit that accuses Saudi Arabia of being complicit took a major step forward this year with the questioning under oath of former Saudi officials. More.

On July 24, 2001, Silverstein Properties Chairman Larry Silverstein purchased the Twin Towers for $3.2 billion and was getting ready to retire at the age of 70 after building a real estate empire from nothing. However, just six weeks after being handed over the keys to the buildings, he and the rest of the world watched the 9/11 terror attacks. More.

This September will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. To recognize the significance of that day as well as honor the lives lost, National Geographic is releasing a six-part documentary series, “9/11: One Day in America.” Take a first look at the trailer below. More.

Monica Iken-Murphy has barely slept through the night since the collapse of Champlain Towers South last week. She has been glued to cable news coverage of the disaster every day, often breaking down in tears. She is experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. More.

The House voted Wednesday to establish a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol, the only step needed to formalize the panel's creation. The House voted 222 to 190, with two Republicans joining all present Democrats in authorizing the committee. More.

Terry Tobin was given the NYPD Medal Of Valor for the lives she saved on September 11th, despite suffering two serious injuries herself. Tobin was a Lieutenant in the NYPD public information office, already on her way from NYPD headquarters to The World Trade Center when the second tower was hit. More.

An agency that investigated the fall of the Twin Towers in the wake of 9/11 has been sent to Miami, Florida to gather information on the recent collapse of a condominium tower. The agency, which includes scientists and engineers who specialise in disastrous structure failures, will be deciding whether to launch a full investigation into last week’s catastrophe. More.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K is coming to Washington County this year on the 20th anniversary of the first time it was run – by a Brooklyn firefighter in full gear who raced on foot three miles through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to get to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. More.