The 10,000 families suing to finally uncover Saudi ties to the 9/11 terrorist attacks were “basically told to go to hell,” a loved one said, by the FBI in the latest fight over sealed documents. The agency stated in their court filing over the bottled-up intelligence that what they know “cannot be disclosed without proper authorization.” More.
FBI won’t release documents linking Saudis to Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
'This trail tells the story of America' | 9/11 National Memorial Trail remembers those who lost their lives
As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches this year, many people plan to visit the memorials in D.C., New York and Shanksville, Pa. David Brickley, the founder of the September 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance, started working on the trail nearly 20 years ago. More.
Berks Commissioners endorse concept of 9/11 Memorial Trail
The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a resolution to endorse the concept of the September 11th National Memorial Trail and its passage through Berks County. The commissioners are also encouraging officials in Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, Chester and Montgomery counties to do the same. More.
9/11 Never Forget exhibit stops in Glocester with artifacts from World Trade Center
A piece of moving history has made its way to Rhode Island. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit begins its 2021 season at Ponaganset High School in Glocester. An 83-foot tractor-trailer transforms into a 1,100-square-foot exhibit. More.
Unseen Photos of 9/11 Attacks Found in Old Photo Album
A few years ago, a man named Liam Enea got his hands on a photo album from his late relative. Inside, he was surprised to discover a trove of never-before-seen photos captured during the infamous September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers in 2001. More.
Biden's move on Afghanistan raises Guantanamo questions
President Biden’s decision to fully withdraw from Afghanistan is raising questions about what, if any, effect that will have on the future of the Guantanamo Bay detention center. At least two prisoners who have been challenging their detention have already updated their complaints to include Biden’s withdrawal as a reason they should be released. More.
Closing Guantánamo is long overdue
The movie “The Mauritanian” tells the story of Mohamedou Slahi, a man taken from his home in Mauritania shortly after 9/11 and transported halfway around the world to prison in Guantánamo. There he was tortured and detained for more than 14 years, despite the absence of evidence of wrongdoing and two lie detector tests confirming his innocence. More.
20th anniversary Sept. 11 tributes to include families again
A 12 months after a disagreement over coronavirus protocols spawned competing Sept. 11 ceremonies in New York, the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist assaults shall be marked with the standard studying of victims’ names on the World Commerce Middle’s memorial plaza, officers introduced Thursday. More.