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9/11 Families Detail Meeting With Slain Reporter Khashoggi

A little less than a year before his murder in Istanbul, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi spoke to an investigator for the 9/11 families suing Saudi Arabia and sent a text message to senior officials for the kingdom that day. That is the blockbuster allegation that the families’ attorneys made in legal filings and in federal court on Wednesday, attempting to show a pattern of witness intimidation toward anyone too closely scrutinizing Saudi ties to the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.

Remembering the Victims of the 1993 Bombing of the World Trade Center

On Wednesday, February 26, we will mark the 27th anniversary of the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center with a ceremony at the North Pool parapet N-73, where the names of the six victims of the attack are engraved on the 9/11 Memorial. We’ll gather with the victims’ families, survivors, downtown residents, and city and state officials and mark the anniversary with moment of silence, the tolling of a bell, and a reading of the names of the six victims of the first terror attack at the site.

Firefighter whose FDNY brother died on 9/11 dies from related illness

A retired FDNY firefighter, whose older brother died when they both responded to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, passed away Saturday from an illness related to the tragedy, the FDNY said. Daniel Foley, 46, rushed to the World Trade Center with his firefighter brother, Thomas, 32, on Sept. 11, 2001, an FDNY spokesman said. Thomas died that day in the line of duty. More.

These Students Are Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It

The students sit at desks in groups of four, watching videos about the recent bush fires in Australia. One shows an apocalyptic landscape in flames, the other a tourist paradise, with assurances that much of the continent is safe. Instead of dismissing both as fake news, the eighth graders know what questions to ask to tease out the nuances: More.

Aviation Security: TSA and Airport Stakeholders Have Enhanced Airport Public Area Security, but a Plan Is Needed for Future Collaboration

Airport public areas, like ticket counters and baggage claims, are vulnerable to attack because people can enter them without screening. For example, in 2013, a TSA officer was killed at a security checkpoint in Los Angeles. In 2017, 5 people were killed at a Florida baggage claim. These attacks prompted new laws and security improvements. More.

Rescue and Recovery Dogs of 9/11 Honored in Museum Exhibition

In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, hundreds of dogs served a harrowing and crucial role in the search for survivors, and for victims’ remains. Now these four-legged heroes and their teams are getting their do in an exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum. “K-9 Courage,” a show of photographs and artifacts on view through summer 2021, vividly tells the story of these trained sniffers. More.

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Has Taken Steps to Address Workforce Issues, but Additional Actions Needed

The Federal Air Marshal Service deploys air marshals to help ensure the security of, and to prevent threats to, civil aviation. We assessed several air marshal workforce issues. Among other things, air marshals have expressed concerns about schedule unpredictability and sleep deprivation. The Service has guidelines for shift lengths and rest periods but doesn’t monitor if they are followed. More.

Start of Sept. 11 Trial in Doubt After Defense Lawyer Asks to Quit Case

A long-serving capital defense lawyer for one of the five men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks asked the judge on Tuesday to be excused from the case, citing his health and other issues, casting doubt on whether the trial can begin as scheduled next year. More.