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9/11 health program cuts to cause 'life and death' delays, fired worker says

Just before his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to help 9/11 responders and survivors, two U.S. senators from New York said Tuesday. More.

U.S. senators criticize staffing cuts in health care program for 9/11 responders

Two U.S. senators are raising questions about how staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program will affect 9/11 first responders, survivors and residents affected by the terrorist attacks who now live throughout the country. More.

'It lacks humanity': 9/11 community advocates warn of staffing cuts at federal health program

Advocates for the 9/11 community are warning of staffing cuts at a federal program that helps first responders and others sickened by toxic smoke and debris receive medical help. More.

N.Y. police officer dies from cancer resulting from service at 9/11

A former Nassau County Police Department officer has died as a result of cancer from serving at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terror attacks, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Officer Philip Schifini, 63, served with the Nassau County Police Department for 28 years, according to the page. More.

FDNY union reclassifies deaths of retired members as 9/11-related deaths

The Uniformed Firefighters Association ( UFA ) has reclassified the deaths of two retired members of the FDNY as 9/11-related deaths, according to a post on the union’s X, formerly Twitter, page. More.

Newly unsealed documents reveal more details of prosecutors’ evidence in 9/11 attacks

Newly unsealed documents give one of the most detailed views yet of the evidence gathered on the accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, including how prosecutors allege he and others interacted with the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. More.

Newly unsealed documents reveal more details of prosecutors' evidence in 9/11 attacks

Newly unsealed documents give one of the most detailed views yet of the evidence gathered on the accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, including how prosecutors allege he and others interacted with the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. More.

9/11 survivors urged to get health screenings

Even after nearly a quarter of a century, the fight to get victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks what they are owed is not over. Advocates said crucial funding for the victims' compensation fund is now in jeopardy. Evan Axelbank reports. More.