Heroes

A gray and white puppy sits on a parking lot pavement near a police vehicle and an open wire crate.

Trooper Spots a Covered Crate at a Rest Stop and Finds a Puppy Inside

An abandoned puppy found on I-71 was rescued by a trooper and is now safe at Medina County SPCA.

Trooper Spots a Covered Crate at a Rest Stop and Finds a Puppy Inside

An abandoned puppy found on I-71 was rescued by a trooper and is now safe at Medina County SPCA.

On the left, dark animals cluster near a large snake in dry grass; on the right, a person sits beside a black dog on a rocky slope.

Three Dogs Become Trapped Below Slippery Walls With No Way to Climb Out

Springs SPCA rescues three dogs; two bonded Rottweilers seek joint Rottweiler adoption into a secure, experienced home.

Three Dogs Become Trapped Below Slippery Walls With No Way to Climb Out

Springs SPCA rescues three dogs; two bonded Rottweilers seek joint Rottweiler adoption into a secure, experienced home.

On the left, a dust-covered woman stands in a thick yellow haze; on the right, a woman rests her chin on her hand thoughtfully.

She Survived the Twin Towers But the Dust She Breathed Followed Her All the Way to the End

She stepped out of the North Tower into a street full of wounded strangers and walked straight into history. The photograph taken in that lobby would define her public identity...

She Survived the Twin Towers But the Dust She Breathed Followed Her All the Way to the End

She stepped out of the North Tower into a street full of wounded strangers and walked straight into history. The photograph taken in that lobby would define her public identity...

On the left, a mustachioed man in a uniform poses for a black-and-white portrait; on the right, a smiling mustachioed man in a blue FDNY uniform holds a laughing toddler.

Pete Davidson’s Father Gave His Life Saving Others at the World Trade Center

A somber tribute to Scott Davidson 9/11, celebrating his life as firefighter, coach, teacher, and devoted father.

Pete Davidson’s Father Gave His Life Saving Others at the World Trade Center

A somber tribute to Scott Davidson 9/11, celebrating his life as firefighter, coach, teacher, and devoted father.

On the left, a middle-aged man in a green military dress uniform smiles for a formal portrait; on the right, the Twin Towers burn dramatically amid smoke and fire.

He Ignored Every Order to Stay Put On 9/11 and Sang His People Down the Stairs to Safety Then Turned Back Around

When the South Tower shook from the second plane's impact, Rick Rescorla was already in the stairwell, bullhorn raised, singing to keep people moving. He got them all out —...

He Ignored Every Order to Stay Put On 9/11 and Sang His People Down the Stairs to Safety Then Turned Back Around

When the South Tower shook from the second plane's impact, Rick Rescorla was already in the stairwell, bullhorn raised, singing to keep people moving. He got them all out —...

On the left, a dog in an orange vest is suspended in a wire rescue basket above rubble; on the right, rescue workers and their dogs pose together indoors.

The Dogs of 9/11 Searched Ground Zero for Survivors Until Their Paws Were Raw

9/11 rescue dogs showed courage and compassion amid devastation, aiding search efforts and comforting survivors.

The Dogs of 9/11 Searched Ground Zero for Survivors Until Their Paws Were Raw

9/11 rescue dogs showed courage and compassion amid devastation, aiding search efforts and comforting survivors.