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NYC, Nation Mark 19 Years Since 9/11 Attacks as Pandemic Alters Traditions
Flags are flying half-staff across the tri-state area Friday in remembrance of the thousands of lives lost to the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 — in full awareness of the tens of thousands of lives first responders helped save amid the pandemic and the many more thousands they could not. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut…
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How This Year's 9/11 Ceremony Marking 19 Years Since Attacks Will Look Different
While normal things like speakers will still be present for the reading of names, there will be no stages at the solemn occasion this year
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Last Known Living 9/11 Search Dog Dies in Texas at Age 16
The last known living 9/11 search dog has died in a Houston suburb at age 16.
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Halsey Apologizes After Unintentionally Calling for Collapse of One World Trade Center
Halsey is clarifying a controversial comment she made on social media.
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Here's a Map of the Forever 21 Stores That Could Close by the End of the Year
Forever 21 on Tuesday released a list of the nearly 180 locations it could potentially close as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. When the apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy on Sunday evening, it said it had 549 stores in the U.S. and 251 locations internationally. The planned closures represent about a third of Forever 21′s entire fleet of stores in...
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Americans Mark 18th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks
Americans around the country mark 18 years since the 9/11 terror attacks, when hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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Wethersfield Sports Center a Tribute to 9/11 Victims
After losing her husband in the terrorist attack on 9/11, Judy Keane formed the Keane Foundation and transformed a dilapidated indoor basketball court into a sports center for the community.
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People in Milford Gather on September 11th Anniversary
Community members gathered outside Live Oaks School in Milford on Wednesday morning to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies to be Held Across the State
Over a dozen remembrance ceremonies are being held across the state on Wednesday to mark the 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
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Retired NY State Trooper Dies of 9/11-Related Illness
A former New York state trooper died Saturday of an illness related to his Sept. 11 duties, state police said Saturday.
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Trump Signs Sept. 11 Victims' Compensation Fund Extension
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund helping those impacted by the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks never runs out of money, ending years of legislative gridlock as the number of first responders dying of Ground Zero-related illnesses mounted. Appearing in the Rose Garden with more than 60 first responders from the 2001 terrorist...
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9/11 First Responders Celebrate Passing of Compensation Fund Bill
More than 300 first responders from Connecticut were involved in the rescue and recovery efforts in the days that followed the September 11th terrorist attacks. Friday, those police officers, firefighters, and paramedics celebrated the permanent authorization of the victim’s compensation fund, which President Donald Trump is expected to sign on Monday.
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NYC Medical Examiner Identifies Remains of Sept. 11 Victim, Day After 200th FDNY Firefighter Dies from 9/11-Related Illness
The New York City Medical Examiner has identified another person killed in the September 11 terror attacks, the 1,644th victim identified
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Senate Considers Expanding Bill to Support 9/11 First Responders
A public outcry demanding support for 9/11 survivors is growing just months before federal funds run out.
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House Approves 9/11 Victims Bill, Sends it to Senate
The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill ensuring that a victims compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
The 402-12 vote Friday sends the bill to the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call it up before the August recess. -
House Approves 9/11 Victims Bill, Sends it to Senate
The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill ensuring that a victims compensation fund for the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.
The 402-12 vote Friday sends the bill to the Senate, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call it up before the August recess. -
Medical Examiner Identifies the Remains of Another 9/11 World Trade Center Victim
New York City’s medical examiner has identified the remains of another victim of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, using DNA testing on remains recovered in 2013.
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Amazon Opens First Go Store That Accepts Cash and It's Right Here in NYC
Amazon launched its high-tech Go convenience store a year ago, where shoppers can pull items off the shelf and walk out.
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Acting DHS Chief: Family Separations ‘Not Worth It' From Enforcement Perspective
Acting Homeland Security chief Kevin McAleenan told NBC News that separating migrant families at the U.S. southern border is “not on the table,” and the policy was “not worth it” from an enforcement perspective. In his first network interview as acting DHS secretary to broadcast, McAleenan told NBC News’ Lester Holt on Tuesday, “We’re not pursuing that approach.” Of the...
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Giant Boulders Laid in 9/11 Memorial to Honor First Responders
Giant granite monoliths weighing up to 17 tons were carefully put in place at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum on Saturday as part of a new installation honoring first responders.