Heroes

On the left, a smiling young man wearing an Ohio State cap and white shirt; on the right, crumpled aircraft wreckage lies in a wooded area.

Todd Beamer Helped Lead Flight 93 Passengers Against Hijackers Knowing He Might Never Come Home

Todd Beamer and fellow passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 courageously thwarted a hijacking, remembered for the words "Let's roll."

Todd Beamer Helped Lead Flight 93 Passengers Against Hijackers Knowing He Might Never Come Home

Todd Beamer and fellow passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 courageously thwarted a hijacking, remembered for the words "Let's roll."

On the left, an FDNY deputy chief in turnout gear points urgently amid smoking rubble; on the right, a rescue worker with a search dog navigates debris-strewn streets.

Tens of Thousands of 9/11 Responders Are Still Getting Sick and the Federal Program Meant to Help Is Struggling

Tens of thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors are still getting sick — and the federal program built to treat them is struggling to keep its promise.

Tens of Thousands of 9/11 Responders Are Still Getting Sick and the Federal Program Meant to Help Is Struggling

Tens of thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors are still getting sick — and the federal program built to treat them is struggling to keep its promise.

On the left, a tan and white dog stands in a shelter kennel behind metal bars; on the right, a close-up of the same dog pressing its face against the bars.

Shelter Dog Says Goodbye Without Knowing a Miracle Family Is Waiting

Heartwarming rescue for senior shelter dog Jonny after a volunteer's goodbye video sparked urgent support.

Shelter Dog Says Goodbye Without Knowing a Miracle Family Is Waiting

Heartwarming rescue for senior shelter dog Jonny after a volunteer's goodbye video sparked urgent support.

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FDNY Chaplain Rushed Into the World Trade Center to Help and Became 9/11’s First Confirmed Victim

Father Mychal Judge's quiet heroism and compassionate ministry are remembered as the first confirmed casualty of September 11.

FDNY Chaplain Rushed Into the World Trade Center to Help and Became 9/11’s First Confirmed Victim

Father Mychal Judge's quiet heroism and compassionate ministry are remembered as the first confirmed casualty of September 11.

On the left, a skyscraper billows fire and smoke against a blue sky; on the right, a charred employee ID badge bearing a man's photo.

The ID Cards Left Behind on 9/11 Put Faces to Lives Stolen

9/11 ID cards preserved at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum personalize the lives of victims and survivors.

The ID Cards Left Behind on 9/11 Put Faces to Lives Stolen

9/11 ID cards preserved at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum personalize the lives of victims and survivors.

On the left, two skyscrapers billowing thick black smoke tower over a city skyline; on the right, hundreds of American flags wave on a sunlit green hillside.

Nearly 3,000 Lives Were Lost in a Single Morning That Changed America Forever

A somber examination of the 9/11 death toll reveals immediate losses, unidentified remains, and ongoing deaths from toxic exposure.

Nearly 3,000 Lives Were Lost in a Single Morning That Changed America Forever

A somber examination of the 9/11 death toll reveals immediate losses, unidentified remains, and ongoing deaths from toxic exposure.