In a show of support for Ukraine, Bayonne officials this week covered up Russian President Vladimir Putin's name and signature on the 9/11 "Tear Drop" memorial at the former Military Ocean Terminal. Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis said Putin's name will be covered "until further notice" given the country's ongoing attack on Ukraine. More.
Vladimir Putin's Name Covered Up On Bayonne 9/11 Memorial
9/11 Tribute Museum in Lower Manhattan Preparing to Close Permanently
The pandemic looks poised to claim another institution: the 9/11 Tribute Museum in Lower Manhattan, the smaller of two museums built in response to the tragic events of that day. The museum is likely soon to close permanently after running up too much debt, museum officials said. More.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor In Powerful Address To Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress Wednesday morning, invoking the Sept. 11 attacks and Pearl Harbor as he called on the United States to “do more.” “Right now the destiny of our country is being decided,” he said through an interpreter. More.
9/11 mastermind could avoid death penalty as new US plea deal looms
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed could escape the death penalty as part of a plea deal being negotiated with US prosecutors. The alleged plotter of the September 11 terrorist attacks and his four accomplices have been held in Guantanamo Bay since 2006. More.
9/11 Museum Now Has Photos of Every Victim Who Died in Attack — Except One
For decades, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum has been tracking down photos of every person who died in the attacks, and had a photo for all but two of the victims. Until now, that is, with the next-to-last photo added to the museum's "In Memoriam" exhibit on Tuesday. More than 2,900 images hang in the special gallery, haunting reminders of the human cost of that terrible day. More.
Sept. 11 Prosecutors Are in Plea Talks That Could Avert a Death-Penalty Trial
Pentagon prosecutors have struggled for more than a decade to hold the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his accused accomplices in the attacks. More.
Nashville firefighter DNA powers 9/11 research
DNA from more than 200 Nashville firefighters was used to study the long-term health of 9/11 first responders at the World Trade Center. Research from VUMC used the samples to determine 9/11 first responders were more likely than their peers to have a genetic mutation that can cause blood cancers or cardiovascular disease. More.
Lawyers in case against 9/11 plotters in discussions to reach possible plea agreement, avoid death penalty trial
Lawyers in the case against five Guantanamo detainees accused of plotting the September 11, 2001, terror attacks are in discussions with prosecutors to reach a possible plea agreement and avoid a death penalty trial at the Guantanamo Bay military court, according to a person familiar with the matter. More.