September 11 (9/11)

The world came crashing down for all of us as the twin towers fell like a pack of cards. Millions of lives trapped in debris were rescued by 911 force, who went beyond the call of their duty in serving the day on the fateful day.
Mark Wahlberg Apologizes for 9/11 Comments
Mark Wahlberg issued an apology for comments he made suggesting that he would have stopped 9/11 hijackers had he been a passenger on one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center.

Tony Bennett Apologizes for 9/11 Comments on Howard Stern Show
Tony Bennett issued an apology for his remarks that the U.S. provoked 9/11, which were made during an appearance on the Howard Stern Show.

U.S. Pursues Credible Terrorist Plot Targeting September 11
U.S. officials and law enforcement are scrambling to track and confirm a credible terrorist threat, likely involving vehicle bombs targeting New York and Washington, DC around the September 11 anniversary.

The Tragedy of 9/11
The images of September 11, 2001 are etched in my mind forever. The events that took place on that day were not just a tragedy for The United States of America, but the entire world.

Islamic Jihadists Using 9/11 Mosque Protests as Recruiting Tool
While many are protesting a planned Islamic community center near Ground Zero, others say such protests are simply increasing jihadists' recruiting opportunities.

Iranian President Calls September 11th Attacks a Big Lie
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the September 11 attacks a big lie in a speech to his intelligence ministry over the weekend.

Obama: September 11 Mastermind Will be Convicted
The September 11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will have a civilian trial, leading some to criticize the administration - but President Obama remains confident of a conviction.

9/11 May Have Prepared NYC First Responders for Near Flawless Rescue
In what is being called a "miracle on the Hudson," pilot Chesley B. Sullenberger III was able to land US Airways flight 1549 in the river - and first responders rescued everyone on board.

Health and Emotional Effects of 9/11 Linger
A newly released study involving almost 70,000 people most closely affected by the events of 9/11 in New York suggest that PTSD and increased asthma risk linger for years.

9/11 Remembered
Seven years after the attacks of September 11th, has our nation changed for better or worse?

Radical Claims 9/11 was an Inside Job
A media watchdog group plans to send documents to troops to prove that 9/11 was an inside job instigated by the U.S. government.

9/11 Terrorists Face the Death Penalty
Pentagon officials have announced that they will seek the death penalty for six men who have been charged with planning and executing the attacks on 9/11.

Mukasey Orders Criminal Investigation into Destroyed CIA Tapes
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey announced that the Justice Department will be conducting a criminal investigation into the destruction of CIA interrogation tapes.

"What Tapes?" The CIA Denied, then Destroyed Interrogation Tapes
Information published this week reveals that the CIA recorded detainee interrogations, denied they'd made the tapes, then destroyed them.

9/11 Lawsuits Set to Proceed for Victims' Families
Forty-one families whose loved ones died in the September 11th attacks chose not to accept money from the Federal Victim's Compensation Fund; their lawsuits are finally going to court.

Binladin Group Severed Ties with Osama Long Before 9/11
Saudi multinational engineering group files in District Court to separate itself from terrorist Osama bin Laden.

Professor Fired After Calling 9/11 Victims "Little Eichmanns"
University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill was fired this week after complaints about his essay comparing WTC workers to Adolf Eichmann; the board of regents said his firing was unrelated to the essay.

Toxic Dust Death Added to Official 9/11 Homicide Toll
A New York medical examiner has added a woman who died of lung disease to the official list of attack victims of 9/11, the first case of its kind in New York City.

Mail Still Being Sent to World Trade Center
Hundreds of pieces of mail addressed to former World Trade Center employees still arrive each day at a post office across the street from ground zero.

Medical Examiner IDs Remains of 9/11 Flight Attendant
The New York City medical examiner’s office has identified three more victims of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, including the remains of a flight attendant on one of the planes.

Five Years Later, America Looks Back on 9/11
America is remembering the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 with services at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Ad Campaign Asks: Where Were You on 9/11?
A national ad campaign launched Thursday features people talking about where they were when they heard the news about the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

WTC Rescue and Cleanup Workers Suffering Serious Health Problems
Thousands of workers involved in the rescue and cleanup at the World Trade Center site in New York City are still suffering from numerous serious health problems.

Emergency Calls from Firefighters on 9/11 Being Released
The voices of firefighters heading to rescue people from the burning World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, were made public Wednesday.

Americans Outraged by Ann Coulter's Liberal Use of Insults
Right-wing commentator Ann Coulter is under fire for the controversial statements made in her latest book, where she criticizes widows whose husbands died in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, calling them "celebrities."

New York Theater Yanks Trailer for Movie About 9/11 Attacks
At least one movie theater in New York City has refused to air the trailer for the new movie that tells the story of United Flight 93, the hijacked jetliner that crashed into a Pennsylvania field on Sept. 11, the day thousands of people were killed in New York City by terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

New York City Will Release Tapes of Calls Made to 911 on 9/11
New York City is planning to release tapes of emergency calls made by victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001.

Soldiers Returning from War Zones Are Dying on Motorcycles
The number of soldiers killed in off-duty motorcycle accidents since the 9/11 terrorist attacks is higher than the number of soldiers killed in combat in Afghanistan during the same time.

Is the World Ready for Movies About 9/11?
Studios around the world are wrapping up a variety of movies depicting the events of the horrific 9/11 terrorist attacks. But have the emotional wounds inflicted that day healed enough for the story to be splashed across movie screens?

Chaplain Resigns from FDNY After Making Offensive 9/11 Comments
An imam scheduled to be the second Muslim chaplain in the New York Fire Department resigned before being sworn in, after he made comments suggesting that the 9/11 terrorist attacks might have been a government conspiracy.

NYC Fire Department Releases Recorded 9/11 Histories
The Fire Department of New York City released thousands of pages of oral histories on Friday detailing the emotional responses and confusion of firefighters during the tragedies of that day.

Disturbing Report Shows FBI Overlooked Clues Before 9/11 Attacks
A newly released report about the FBI's handling of pre-9/11 information reveals that the hijackers might have been thwarted if agencies had been allowed to communicate with each other more efficiently.

the K Chronicles: "Fahrenheit 9/11"
Keef brings the children to see the movie they're not supposed to see..

American Idol Kelly Clarkson to Sing on 9/11
American Idol Kelly Clarkson is set to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" at a special commemoration at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial on Sept 11.

9/11 Images to Return
As the 1st anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the networks are sorting out exactly how they are going to honor the fallen and exactly what images to show.

Stars Lend a Hand in the Wake of America's Tragedy
Some of Hollywood's finest stars left behind their celebrity status and got to work to help in a relief effort for the devastation in New York.

Black Tuesday - September 11, 2001: Attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon
Americans struggle to cope in the aftermath of devastation as suicide attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon leave the world stunned.