60 Minutes 9/11 Archive: Survivors
Not only did Sandler O'Neill lose more than one third of its employees on 9/11, but it also lost its entire World Trade Center headquarters. Steve Kroft was there as the financial firm returned to business.
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Not only did Sandler O'Neill lose more than one third of its employees on 9/11, but it also lost its entire World Trade Center headquarters. Steve Kroft was there as the financial firm returned to business.
Airing five days after September 11th, 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley reported on the day’s impact on Summit, a New Jersey town, where many residents worked in or near the Twin Towers.
Retired NYPD sergeants Bruno Valenti and Stephen Lengyel stood on the pile at ground zero. Now medical providers, they’re taking care of those who were alongside them.
From 2011, Scott Pelley interviews Ground Zero responders who talk about their haunting experiences on the tenth anniversary of the attacks.
Fifty years after Philippe Petit walked high above New York City between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the French high-wire walker marked the anniversary this week with another walk, high in the nave of New York's St. John the Divine Cathedral.
Fifty years ago, on August 7, 1974, the French highwire artist walked a VERY high wire illicitly strung between the Twin Towers of New York City's World Trade Center. His passion for wire-walking, he says, has never changed.
The amount of dust and debris World Trade Center first responders were exposed to play a role in risk for dementia before age 65, new study finds.
Retired New York City firefighter Rob Serra's first day on the job was September 11th, 2001. Now he is the vice president of the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting September 11th first responders with medical needs not covered by insurance. Serra joined CBS News to talk about the health care needs still facing those who rushed to help 22 years ago.
Thousands of family members of 9/11 victims have signed a letter to President Biden in protest of a potential plea deal with the men accused of orchestrating the attack. Last week, Mr. Biden rejected some proposed conditions for a potential plea deal. Politico White House reporter Lauren Egan joined CBS News to discuss.
9/11: The FDNY | 60 Minutes
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
Two retired NYPD sergeants, now health care providers, continue to see health challenges among first responders more than two decades after the terrorist attacks.
The $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month, is the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site in New York City. Former mayor and major benefactor Mike Bloomberg gives correspondent Mo Rocca a tour of The PAC, and discusses the arts' power to transform a neighborhood and a city.
The former NYC mayor talks about the $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month – the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site.
As we commemorate the 9/11 terror attacks, CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell sat down with Air National Guard pilots Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville and Heather Penney as they recount the harrowing events from that Tuesday morning in 2001 when they heroically rushed into their F-16 fighter jets in what they knew might be their last mission to protect the nation's capital after the World Trade Center attacks in New York City. Tune in for exclusive Air Traffic Control audio over the Eastern seaboard.
Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new accusations of dishonesty, including allegations that he stole from a disabled veteran who was raising money for his dying dog's cancer treatment. Santos also claimed on his campaign website that his mother was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a source told CBS News that her immigration documents show she was in Brazil at the time. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Holly Williams reports from the U.K. with details on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
FBI agents recall evacuating their New York headquarters near the World Trade Center. When the towers collapsed, agents turned their automotive garage into the Bureau's new command center to investigate the deadliest terror attack on American soil in the documentary "26th Street Garage: The FBI's Untold Story of 9/11," streaming now on Paramount+.
President Biden tours storm-damaged New York and New Jersey; Sisters honor service members lost on September 11
Military prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating potential plea deals that could take the death penalty off the table for the five defendants charged in connection to the 9/11 attacks and leave the Guantanamo Detention Camp open indefinitely. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," America remembers the lives lost 21 years ago in the attacks of 9/11, as one of our oldest allies mourns their own loss and enters an uncertain new age.
Several children who lost fathers on 9/11 have since joined the FDNY. Scott Pelley speaks with some of them about carrying on a family tradition of firefighting.
An hour after the attack on the World Trade Center began, FDNY Battalion Chief Orio Palmer had reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the impact zone of the second plane. Scott Pelley reports on what happened next.
Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting in Pakistan on Sunday to push for an end to the Iran war.
A former Reagan airport air traffic controller is speaking out about years of ignored warnings preceding the 2025 deadly midair collision that killed 67 people, saying "it worked until it didn't."
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes accused President Trump of lying about U.S. negotiations with Iran on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Border Czar Tom Homan and former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams join Margaret Brennan.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Jerome Adams, surgeon general in the first Trump administration, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 29, 2026.
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The story of Elizabeth Tsurkov's 903-day captivity in Iraq; Olivia Munn's breast cancer journey; Michael Jordan's drive to change NASCAR; the reinvention of "Cats" on Broadway; and New York's botanical superhero.
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there.
A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
First, investigating the D.C. midair plane crash. Then, a look at the drone arms race transforming modern warfare. And, inside Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage.
Iran targeting Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; Conflicting messages on Iran war.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
From Ukraine to the Middle East, drone technology has drastically changed how wars are fought. Haley Ott has more.
While NASA is prepared for Wednesday's launch, the weather could have other plans. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.