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The things they kept: 9/11 survivors and family members open up about the mementos that helped them heal

It could be something as small and simple as a pillow. An ID card. A suit. A chunk of concrete. For those who’ve lost someone or experienced trauma, such objects of memory can often be sources of hope and healing. More.

Books Can Help Kids Learn About What Happened On 9/11. Here Are Some Good Ones

The topic of Sept. 11, 2001 is very complex. On that day, when I was trying to comfort a classroom of terrified eighth graders — much less understand it myself — I couldn't see the dots that needed to be connected. More.

Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11

Following the tragedies that took place on September 11, 2001, curators at the Smithsonian Institution recognized the urgency of documenting this unprecedented moment in American history. More.

VOICES Center of Resilience to host two-day symposium for 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

A two-day symposium will look back on the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and look forward to the future of the city. On Sept. 9-10, VOICES Center for Resilience will host its 20th Anniversary Remembrance Symposium. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the New York Marriott Downtown, located at 85 West Street, and online. More.

Piece of North Tower destroyed on 9/11 rests in courtyard at Bartram Trail

Jim Springfield scanned over it and signed the bottom. He forgot about it not long after that. There were plenty of other responsibilities on the desk of the Bartram Trail High School principal. More.

9/11 First Responders Face A High Cancer Risk But Are Also More Likely To Survive

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Elizabeth Cascio, an emergency medical technician with the New York City Fire Department, was in Queens directing a first responder training program, when the team got a call to mobilize to the World Trade Center. More.

Honoring those lost on 9/11: Remembering a Houston woman’s heroic efforts on Flight 93

As the country gets closer to the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the family of one of the heroes lost on United Airlines Flight 93 continues to share her story and honor her legacy. The father of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas tells KPRC 2 they will continue to keep her memory alive. More.

Remembering 9/11: Honoring Minnesota victims

The terrorist attacks on 9/11 impacted every single person in the United States and most people around the world. To this day, those terrorist attacks impact how we travel and our overall sense of security. More.