Americans asked to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11 through service
AmeriCorps, which has spent decades uniting Americans through service, is calling for volunteers for 9/11 Day projects — hoping to recapture the unity that swept the nation after the attacks.
Brother of fallen 9/11 firefighter begins walking 500+ miles to mark 20th anniversary
We are a little over a month away from marking 20-years since the September 11th terrorist attacks, but the brother of a fallen firefighter is starting his journey now to honor his sibling.
America honors 9/11 heroes in the midst of division and anti-police brutality protests
On Friday, Americans watched ceremonies honoring those firefighters and police who ran into harm’s way that terrible day – meanwhile, nationwide, the day to mourn our count first responders comes a time of and frustration between police and communities of color.
In a year of social distancing, coronavirus pandemic alters Sept. 11, too
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped how the U.S. is observing the anniversary of 9/11.
Sept. 11, 2001: 2,977 lives were lost in a day during the worst terror attack on US soil
More than 2,600 people perished at the World Trade Center, 125 people died at the Pentagon and 256 people died on four airplanes on 9/11.
Never forget: A timeline of events on September 11, 2001
It’s been 19 years since the United States became "a nation transformed."
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
New plaque added to Kensington 9/11 Memorial
Montgomery County lost eleven residents in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Community honors two Loudoun County residents who lost their lives on September 11th
The Loudoun County community honored two Loudoun County residents who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, on American Airlines Flight 77.
Dogs of 9/11: Search and rescue canines worked tirelessly in the days following terror attacks
As America marked the 18th anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil Wednesday, many remembered the countless lives lost and selfless acts by the brave responders on September 11, 2001 — both human and four-legged.
Florida students walk up more than 100 flights of stairs to honor victims of 9/11
Two Polk County students have paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks by walking up over 100 flights of stairs in their memory.
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders.
Memorial held for firefighter killed on 9/11 after more of his remains identified 18 years later
A firefighter from Long Island who died in the World Trade Center attacks was remembered for a second time on the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to close for repairs
The National 9-11 Pentagon Memorial will soon close for about eight months.
‘Tomorrow that number could rise’: 241 NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses
The death toll of New York police officers from exposure to deadly toxins from the wreckage in the years since the attacks has grown to 241.
Prince George's County fire chief recalls experience responding to 9/11 attack at Pentagon
Prince George's County Fire Chief Ben Barksdale was one of the many firefighters who responded to the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks 17 years ago. Back then, he was the battalion chief for the Arlington County Fire Department. He joined us on "5@630" to share his story of that day.
US marks 9/11 with somber tributes
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
US commemorates 16th anniversary of Sept. 11 terror attacks
FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.