Two 9/11 victims identified nearly 20 years later
Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
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Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
For veteran photojournalist Richard Drew, getting an important photograph is about recording history. One of the Pulitzer Prize-winner's most famous images is of a figure falling from the World Trade Center's Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. He tells correspondent John Dickerson that viewers identify with it because they think, "That could be me."
One of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist's most famous images is of a figure falling from the World Trade Center's Twin Towers during the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. He says that viewers identify with it because they think, "That could be me."
President Biden signed an executive order to mandate a declassification review of some documents related to the 9/11 attacks. He has been under pressure from families of victims seeking to know if Saudi Arabia helped the hijackers. Catherine Herridge has more.
Thousands of people in New York City were exposed to toxic substances when the Twin Towers collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, and many have gone on to develop illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aims to help people receive the aid they need, but the deadline to register for the program is quickly approaching. Phil Alvarez, whose brother, first responder Luis Alvarez, died from complications of cancer linked to his work at ground zero, is the 9/11 outreach and education director for the law firm Hansen & Rosasco, and he joins CBSN AM to discuss the compensation fund and who qualifies.
Controversy erupted after a teacher at Newburyport High School in Massachusetts asked freshman math students to figure out the exact amount of time Flight 175 was in the air on September 11th before it crashed into the World Trade Center. Chantee Lans of CBS Boston station WBZ reports.
While attending a 9/11 memorial service at New York's ground zero, Hillary Clinton left early, feeling "overheated"; in an iconic photo, three firefighters raised an American flag in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks
Former NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker traveled with George W. Bush on 9/11. The CBS News transportation safety analyst joins CBSN to discuss the tragic day 15 years ago.
In an iconic photo, three firefighters raised an American flag in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks. The flag later disappeared, but it's recently been returned to ground zero. Tony Dokoupil has more.
It's estimated that 3,000 children lost a parent in the 9/11 attacks. For many, the trauma has followed them into adulthood. Brook Silva-Braga caught up with one of those children and has more.
In a special sit-down interview with Paula Reid, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch talked about 9/11 and the new terror threats the United States must deal with.
On the 15th anniversary of 9/11, ceremonies across the country remembered the day and the victims lost in the attacks. Jamie Yuccas has more on the memorials.
A Florida Walmart store's tribute to 9/11 sparked a backlash on social media. The store created a Coke display shaped like the World Trade Center. CBSN's Errol Barnett has more on the controversy.
A new exhibit at the National 9/11 Museum features the work of artists who witnessed the attack. CBS News' Kenneth Craig has the story.
Previously classified material from the investigation into 9/11, which became known as the "28 pages," was released Friday. The documents looked at possible connections to Saudi officials. Pam Coulter from CBS Radio News joins CBSN with more.
Pressure is growing to release the classified "28 papers," part of a 9/11 report that has been locked in a vault since the publishing of the 9/11 commission. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest details for CBSN.
the CDC now believes the mosquito that carries the Zika virus is found in thirty states, not twelve as previously estimated; at the Caromont goat cheese farm in southern Virginia, this is the time of year when baby goats run wild
Pressure is building on the Obama administration to release information about the 9/11 attacks that has been kept from the public for well over a decade. Steve Kroft broke the story on Sunday's "60 Minutes," and the response has been swift. Nancy Cordes reports.
Belgian authorities say Mohamed Abrini, who was detained Friday in a raid, has confessed to being the third attacker in the Brussels Airport bombing; in a science experiment gone wrong, a beloved stuffed animal is out of reach in outer space.
In an interview that will air Sunday on "60 Minutes," former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham tells Steve Kroft that 28 classified pages of a congressional report on the 9/11 attacks could reveal who helped the hijackers.
Lighting designer David Rockwell, who has worked for Broadway and the Oscars, has a new holiday extravaganza - bringing magic lights to New York City, across the street from where the Twin Towers once stood. Martha Teichner reports.
Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.; at a concert that was postponed after the Paris attacks last month, U2 had a special guest and a special message for the terrorists responsible for the shootings
Fans of the "Daily Show" saw a familiar face Monday night: former host Jon Stewart. He wasn't there just to tell jokes -- he was also advocating for a bill that will provide healthcare for 9/11 first responders. Scott Pelley has more.
A woman went into labor early Tuesday morning at the World Trade Center train station in New York. Police helped deliver the baby on the concourse platform.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
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.
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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.
NASA says the Artemis II crew is addressing a system issue ahead of Wednesday's planned mission launch. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Mark Strassmann have more.
NASA is set to launch its Artemis II mission around the moon on Wednesday, and while it is a scientific achievement, the liftoff is also a cultural moment. Kristin Fisher, Endless Void Studios founder and executive producer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Robert Lightfoot, former acting NASA administrator and the president of Lockheed Martin Space, joins CBS News to discuss the historic Artemis II mission around the moon.
The Artemis II crew have boarded the Orion capsule with just a few hours remaining before they launch for their mission around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss.
The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission are scheduled to launch Wednesday on a nine-and-a-half day journey around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss some of the human aspects of the trip.