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9/11 Health Crisis
Long-term health consequences affecting first responders, workers, and civilians exposed to toxic dust and debris from the September 11 attacks, including cancer diagnoses, respiratory diseases, and compensation efforts through the James Zadroga Act.
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2026-09-04 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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Colorado Red Rocks stair climb raises $110,000 for first responder charities
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Colorado's Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, one of the country's largest such climbs, raised approximately $110,000 for two charities including the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Over 1,100 September 11 memorials established across United States
Since the September 11 attacks, the United States has created over 1,100 memorials across all 50 states where visitors can reflect and honor those who died. Communities have developed traditions and ceremonies to mark the anniversary.
United Airlines Flight 93 passengers overcome hijackers and crash in Pennsylvania
Passengers and crew members on United Airlines Flight 93 became aware of the terrorist hijacking and attempted to retake control of the aircraft. Passenger Todd Beamer made the call 'Let's Roll' before the passengers engaged the hijackers. The plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
California 9/11 Memorial in Clovis holds anniversary ceremony
The California 9/11 Memorial in Clovis, near Fresno, is one of the largest 9/11 memorials outside New York City. It features monuments of the World Trade Center and Pentagon, tributes to first responders, and wind chimes honoring Flight 93 passengers. A ceremony was held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. local time with former FDNY firefighter Andy Isolano as guest speaker.
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks kill 2,977 people in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania
On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes. Two planes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, killing 2,977 people. A third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. A fourth plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers attempted to retake the cockpit from hijackers.
President Trump attends Pentagon 9/11 ceremony and delivers remarks
President Donald Trump attended the annual 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon and delivered remarks during the observance.
Pepperdine University displays nearly 3,000 flags for 9/11 victims in Malibu
Pepperdine University's annual 'Waves of Flags' display in Malibu, started by students in 2008, places nearly 3,000 American flags in Alumni Park along the Pacific Coast Highway—one flag for every victim, plus a national flag for each foreign country that lost a citizen.
9/11 Memorial & Museum dedicates annual 'Tribute in Light' installation in New York
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan annually holds the 'Tribute in Light' public art installation, which shoots two beams of light representing the Twin Towers four miles up into the sky from dusk to dawn on September 11.
Marc Thiessen recounts firsthand experience surviving Pentagon strike
Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen, who survived the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon, recounted his firsthand experience of the terrifying moments inside the building when the plane struck and discussed how the tragedy permanently reshaped U.S. national security and foreign policy.
FDNY loses 343 members in September 11 attacks
343 members of the New York City Fire Department died in the line of duty during the September 11 attacks while responding to the World Trade Center. Additionally, hundreds of NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses in the years since the attacks.
Vice President Vance and four living former presidents attend New York 9/11 ceremony
Vice President JD Vance attended the New York City 9/11 ceremony alongside the four living former presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
Pentagon 9/11 memorial designated as National Park System affiliated area
The Pentagon's memorial site was designated as an affiliated area of the National Park System on Wednesday. The Pentagon has historically displayed an American flag from the building's roof near the impact zone.
National 9/11 stair climbs raise $1.4 million for first responders
Approximately $1.4 million was raised nationwide through 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs for first responders and their families.
Many 9/11 hijackers were Saudi nationals
According to the FBI, many of the 19 hijackers responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks were Saudi nationals. This fact remains central to ongoing disputes about Saudi Arabia's potential involvement in or knowledge of the attacks.
Congressional representatives request declassification board review Saudi 9/11 records
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), along with Democratic Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler, wrote a letter to the Public Interest Declassification Board in July requesting reconsideration of sensitive government records related to Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in 9/11. The letter cited repeated obstacles that attorneys for 9/11 families have faced in obtaining access to materials from U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at White House state visit
President Trump invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for a state visit in November, the first visit by MBS to the U.S. in seven years. Trump defended bin Salman when questioned about anger from 9/11 families over the visit, stating the prince has done "a phenomenal job."
Saudi Crown Prince denies involvement in 9/11 attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responded to concerns from 9/11 families by stating he feels painful about the families but urged focus on reality. He alleged that Osama bin Laden attempted to use Saudis to destroy the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States, and stated that Saudi Arabia has been working to prove bin Laden wrong while developing the nation.
Victims' families lawsuit against Saudi Arabia continues in court
A coalition of 9/11 victims' families continues litigation against the Saudi government, claiming deep Saudi complicity in the attacks. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly denied having any role in facilitating the attacks and maintains in court filings that it remains an ally of the United States and a sworn enemy of Al Qaeda.
9/11 victims' families demand declassification of Saudi Arabia records
Families of 9/11 victims are calling on the Trump administration to declassify and release records related to Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the attacks. During the 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero, Terry Strada, widow of victim Tom Strada, publicly urged the administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable and release unredacted files. Attorneys for the families believe these records could help them understand the timing and nature of communications between 9/11 hijackers and key planning events.
Public Interest Declassification Board indicates ongoing review of Saudi 9/11 records
The Public Interest Declassification Board, housed within the National Archives, responded to the congressional request indicating it was actively engaged in interagency consultations to determine what equities may remain in relation to records requested by 9/11 families regarding Saudi Arabia's alleged role in the attacks.
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