For nearly each of the past 20 years, my family has visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to remember my father, Donald Greene, a passenger aboard Flight 93. More.
My father died on Flight 93: Here's how to honor other heroes as 9/11 anniversary nears
Rare second chance to grill Saudi officials on alleged links to September 11 hijackers
The families suing to expose alleged Saudi ties to the 9/11 terror attacks have won an almost unheard of second chance. Lawyers for the 10,000 plaintiffs will be able to question three officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month — including two the 9/11 Commission cleared but FBI veterans say remain highly suspect. More.
Kevin McCarthy rejects bipartisan plan for 9/11-style Capitol attack commission
The House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, said on Tuesday he opposes a proposal to form an independent and bipartisan commission to investigate the deadly Capitol attack of 6 January. McCarthy’s opposition will erode Republican support ahead of a vote this week. More.
How to talk to our kids about traumatic events, according to a 9/11 responder
Isaac Rothbart's twins had always known their daddy doesn't like fireworks. But he'd never told his kids why. Then, while celebrating their fifth birthday at Disney World, the family wound up close to an unexpected pyrotechnics show. Rothbart "didn't react well." His wife noticed him shutting down and ushered the whole family indoors. More.
Lawmakers Reach Agreement on 9/11-Style Commission to Investigate Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Democratic chairman and Republican ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee reached agreement Friday on the creation of a 9/11-style commission to investigate the violent attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, marking a significant step forward in the quest to create a panel to probe the events of Jan. 6. More.
Father of Japanese 9/11 victim raising funds to publish US commission report translation
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this autumn, Kazusada Sumiyama, whose son was killed in the 9/11 attacks on the United States, plans to publish a Japanese translation of the full text of a report issued by The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. More.
9/11 Stories: The Megna Family
On September 11, 2001 , 26-year-old Chris Megna was working for the Essex County, New Jersey Sheriff’s department in Newark when he heard that a plane flew into The World Trade Center. Even before the 2nd plane hit, Chris was convinced this was the terror attack his dad always said was coming. More.
Star Spangled Salute: 9/11 Inspires a Young Man To Build A Tribute
At age 10, Daan watched a documentary on the 9/11 attacks and was inspired by the heroism of the firefighters. With 4 other family members who were firefighters, Daan a very talented wood worker at 14 began building an amazing replica of the twin towers. More.