9/11 Attacks

A worker searches through the debris field from the south tower of the World Trade Center - New York, NY - Mar 7, 2002 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

More Possible Human Remains Unearthed In WTC Debris

About 60 truckloads – or 600 cubic yards – of debris that could contain tiny human bone fragments have been unearthed by construction crews working on the new World Trade Center tower in recent years. Investigators will spend 10 weeks trying to find remains in that debris.

2013/04/21

9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to CBSNewYork)

Medical Examiner Begins Sifting WTC Debris For Sept. 11 Remains

The work began Monday and is expected to continue for about 10 weeks on Staten Island.

2013/04/01

The ‘Tribute in Light’ shines as One World Trade Center (R) rises under construction on the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on lower Manhattan. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

City To Resume Search For Human Remains In Twin Towers’ Debris

The grim and sad search for human remains in the debris from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks resumes Monday.

2013/03/31

Courtroom drawing shows Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (C) and co-defendant Walid Bin Attash (L) attending a pre-trial session in 2008 in Guantanamo Bay. (AFP PHOTO/POOL/ Janet Hamlin)

As Alleged 9/11 Plotters Face Judge, Those Who Lost Loved Ones Feel Bevy Of Emotions

Retired Deputy Fire Chief Jim Riches, who lost his son on 9/11, is spending the day watching the proceedings via closed circuit at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn along with about three-dozen other families.

2012/05/05

NYC Subway Motorman Reflects On 9/11 — The Day He Was Thrust Into Heroic Role

Over the past decade we have heard countless stories about acts of heroism during the 9/11 terror attacks. But here’s one you probably never heard about.

2011/09/06

A screengrab of Learn Our History's '9/11 & The War on Terror' cartoon. (credit: YouTube)

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Selling Children’s Cartoon About 9/11 Attacks

9/11, the cartoon? Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee thinks it’s a good idea.

2011/08/03

Ground Zero (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

What’s In A Name? When It Comes To ‘Ground Zero,’ A Lot Of Debate

Years from now, will the words “ground zero” still be used by New Yorkers to describe the World Trade Center site? Some say it’s time to move past using those words, because the site is no longer a disaster zone.

2011/08/01

Happiness, But No Closure For Family Of 9/11 Victim

Robbie Zampieri was just 30 years old when he was killed. He was on the 92nd floor of Tower One when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center.

2011/05/02

A fiery blasts rocks the south tower of the World Trade Center as the hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashes into the building September 11, 2001. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

9/11 Survivors Wanting Benefits Must Be Checked Against Terror Watch List

First responder John Feal, who was injured at ground zero, said it’s like a slap in the face — a letter going out to 9/11 survivors, warning them about a provision in the Zadroga bill.

2011/04/22

Exclusive: 9/11 Healing Continues With BMCC Beam-Laying

New York City passed another milepost Wednesday on the road to recovery from the 9/11 attacks. One of the badly damaged buildings torn down near ground zero is now standing at its full 14-story height.

2011/03/23

United Airlines Flight 175 is flown into the South Tower at 9:03 a.m. (credit: CBS)

New NYPD Helicopter Video Of 9/11 Terror Attacks Released

The National Institute of Standards and Technology obtained a NYPD helicopter video showing the moments after the impacts on the north and south towers.

2011/03/07

‘Rescue Reel’ Device Inspired By 9/11 Attacks Seeks To Save High-Rise Fire Victims

It looks like something that Batman might use: a portable escape system designed to help people scurry down the sides of buildings.

2011/03/04

Visitors view the former World Trade Center site through a fence as a U.S. flag flies July 17, 2003 (File Photo:Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Advocates Contend Students Not Being Taught History Of WTC Attacks

With Saturday marking the 18th anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, some are voicing concern at the lack of a formalized educational program on the history of 9/11.

2011/02/26

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