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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
Ali Malik, 37, with his sons Muhammad Binyamin, 9, and Layth Noah, 5. Malik is part of a class action lawsuit against the FBI alleging religious discrimination and violations of surveillance laws.

For Many American Muslims, The Legacy Of 9/11 Lies In The Battle For Civil Rights

Sep 11, 2021
A Southern California community grapples with the legacy of being secretly surveilled by the FBI. Twenty years later, the matter is a legal fight that has reached the Supreme Court.
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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
Members of the Berlin city fire department attend a ceremony Saturday near the Breitscheidplatz memorial to commemorate fellow firefighters and other victims killed in the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.

On The 20th Anniversary, U.S. Allies Honor The Lives Lost On 9/11

Sep 11, 2021
World leaders are expressing their sympathies for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the terrorists had failed to "shake our belief in freedom and democracy."
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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
Family members and loved ones of victims of those who died on 9/11 attend the 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony on Saturday at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.

A Day Of Remembrances And Reflection: 20 Years After The 9/11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2021
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the nation paused to remember. Ceremonies took place at memorials in New York City; in Shanksville, Pa.; and at the Pentagon.
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Business
People walk near the sight of Ground Zero and the One World Trade Center on Aug. 30. The Wall Street neighborhood changed drastically after the 9/11 attacks as banks moved out of what had long been their home.

Wall Street Was Once The Home Of The Big Banks. 9/11 Led To A Radical Reinvention

Sep 11, 2021
For centuries, Wall Street was where some of the biggest banks in the world were based. Today, it's home to Uber and Spotify, and new residents have poured in.
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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
President Joe Biden speaks about his strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic at Brookland Middle School on  Friday in Washington, D.C. Later in the day, he issued a video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Biden Calls For Unity In His Address Commemorating The Sept. 11 Attacks Anniversary

Sep 10, 2021
President Biden called on Americans to embrace unity as they reflect on the day that two decades ago reshaped the nation. "Unity is what makes us who we are: America at its best," he said.
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In Las Vegas, Sept. 11 Legacy Includes Heightened Security

Sep 10, 2021

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, led to a rethinking of what security meant in Las Vegas, which fell off an economic cliff when people were suddenly afraid to travel.

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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
Two men identified by authorities as hijackers Mohamed Atta (right) and Abdulaziz Alomari (center) pass through airport security on Sept. 11, 2001, at Portland International Jetport in Maine in an image from airport surveillance tape released on Sept. 19

It Was Shoes On, No Boarding Pass Or ID. But Airport Security Forever Changed On 9/11

Sep 10, 2021
No boarding pass or ID was needed to go to the gate, and 4-inch-blade knives were allowed aboard planes. Now we take off shoes, can't have liquids over 3.4 oz and go through high-tech body scanners.
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The 20th Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks
An American flag at ground zero on the evening of Sept. 11, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism

Sep 10, 2021
In 2001, as the nation mourned those killed on 9/11, the government tried to find its footing to prevent more terrorist attacks. In the 20 years since, the nature of those threats has evolved.
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Pop Culture
Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson sit court-side at a New York Knicks game on April 21, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. They will hold a comedy special to benefit 9/11 charities there in September.

Jon Stewart And Pete Davidson Are Doing A 9/11 Anniversary Comedy Show For Charity

Aug 10, 2021
A day after the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a star-studded roster of comedians will perform at a benefit to raise money for victims and their families.
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Nevada Governor Orders Flags Honor For Those Killed On 9/11

Sep 11, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and state public buildings and grounds on Friday in honor of those who killed Sept. 11, 2001.

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Erika Starke, left, is comforted by her son, Michael Haub, as they attend a second funeral service for New York Fire Department firefighter Michael Haub, in Franklin Square, N.Y. The New York City medical examiner identified more of his remains recovered

Firefighter Laid To Rest 18 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks

Sep 11, 2019
More of Michael Haub's remains were identified last week, and family and friends gathered in New York City to honor him at a memorial service on Tuesday.
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Sept. 11 first responder John Feal (left) and Jon Stewart, former host of <em>The Daily Show</em>, hug after the Senate passed a bill for extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund in Washington on Tuesday.

Senate Approves Bill To Prevent Sept. 11 Victims' Fund From Running Out Of Money

Jul 23, 2019
President Trump is expected to sign the measure, ending a years-long ordeal for the victims after concerns that the fund was on the verge of running out of money.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) attends a Youth Climate Strike on March 15 in Washington. On Thursday, the <em>New York Post</em> incited criticism by featuring a partial quote by Omar with an image of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack.

'New York Post' Denounced For Publishing Sept. 11 Photo With Rep. Ilhan Omar Words

Apr 12, 2019
The newspaper's cover featured an image of the 2001 terrorist attack and a partial quote by Omar about the incident. Fellow lawmakers and activists expressed outrage at the paper's editorial decision.
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John Feal has received recognition nationally for his work helping first responders get medical compensation and other support for the trauma, illnesses and injuries they suffered from their work related to Sept 11.

Sept. 11 First Responder Fights On Behalf Of Others Who Rushed To Help

Sep 11, 2017
Demolition supervisor John Feal was working at ground zero 16 years ago when an 8,000-pound piece of steel crushed his foot. After being denied medical compensation, he became an advocate for others.
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Politics
Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak with Kaitlyn (left) and Terry Strada — whose husband, Thomas, died in the Sept. 11 attacks — after a May 17 news conference concerning the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act in Washi

Senate Votes To Override Obama's Veto On Sept. 11 Lawsuit Bill

Sep 28, 2016

The bill would let families of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks sue Saudi Arabia for aiding or financing the attacks. The White House says the move could put U.S. interests and personnel at risk.

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Shariq Ahmad is one of the organizers of the New Jersey Muslim Voters Project.

In Fight Against Islamophobia, Muslim Americans Focus On The Ballot Box

Sep 10, 2016
After three Muslims were killed recently in Queens, community leaders in New York and elsewhere say Islamophobia is at a high, even 15 years after Sept. 11. Their solution: getting out the vote.
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Parallels
Northern Alliance soldiers, aligned with the U.S., watch as American warplanes drop bombs on the Taliban on Nov. 19, 2001, around the city of Kunduz, Afghanistan. The U.S.-led coalition quickly drove the Taliban from power, but 15 years later, the Americ

Sept. 11 Legacy: One Endless War Against Many Radical Enemies

Sep 06, 2016
The U.S. went to war after Sept. 11 and has now been fighting for 15 years, the longest unbroken period in its history. Despite disappointing results, there's broad consensus it should continue.
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Parallels
Former Florida Senator Bob Graham, shown here in 2011, co-chaired the congressional inquiry into possible Saudi government links to the Sept. 11 hijackers. He long advocated releasing the 2002 report, known as the "28 pages," which were made public on Fr

Congress Releases '28 Pages' That Looks For Saudi Links To Sept. 11 Hijackers

Jul 15, 2016
The 2002 classified report was a source of speculation for years. It points to possible contact between Saudi officials and the Sept. 11 hijackers, but draws no conclusions.
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The Two-Way
Bretagne, shown here at age 13, worked as a search dog at ground zero after the Sept. 11 attacks. She died Monday at 16, the last known surviving Sept. 11 search and rescue canine.

Last Known Sept. 11 Search Dog, Bretagne, Dies At 16

Jun 07, 2016
The golden retriever was euthanized Monday in Cypress, Texas, near Houston. Searching through the rubble of ground zero was her very first deployment as a search and rescue dog.
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#NPRreads: Lying About Sept. 11, And California's Drought-Stricken Levees

Sep 25, 2015
Also this week: What Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath teach us about the true nature of America.
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Remains Of Sept. 11 Victim Identified

Mar 19, 2015
New York City medical examiners used DNA testing to identify Matthew David Yarnell of New Jersey, a 26-year-old vice president of technology of the Fiduciary Trust Co.
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National Security
Adele Welty, who lost her son on Sept. 11, says she opposes the death penalty — "even though it's a big hill to climb in this particular case."

Families Of Sept. 11 Victims Watch Guantanamo Hearings With Mixed Feelings

Feb 26, 2015
Five men are charged with planning the Sept. 11 attacks. When they appear for proceedings in Guantanamo Bay, people who lost loved ones that day are flown down to the courtroom to bear witness.
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