Heroes

On the left, the Twin Towers burn with massive flames and smoke; on the right, a bald middle-aged man in a collared shirt poses seriously.

The Last Man to Escape the South Tower Says a Mysterious Presence Led Him to Safety

A somber account of Ron DiFrancesco’s 9/11 escape highlighting the mysterious third man syndrome guiding survivors.

The Last Man to Escape the South Tower Says a Mysterious Presence Led Him to Safety

A somber account of Ron DiFrancesco’s 9/11 escape highlighting the mysterious third man syndrome guiding survivors.

On the left, a couple embraces outside Finch University of Health Sciences in 1999; on the right, a dark-haired woman smiles warmly at the camera.

Doctor Vanished the Night Before 9/11 and Her Fate Remains a Mystery 25 Years Later

The unresolved disappearance of Sneha Anne Philip explores family, investigations, and enduring questions about her fate on 9/11.

Doctor Vanished the Night Before 9/11 and Her Fate Remains a Mystery 25 Years Later

The unresolved disappearance of Sneha Anne Philip explores family, investigations, and enduring questions about her fate on 9/11.

firefighter carrying tabby cat down ladder

Firefighters Rescue Curious Cat from Roof of Connecticut Home

Cats are curious by nature and love tight and warm spaces, which often leads to them getting themselves into dangerous situations. 

Firefighters Rescue Curious Cat from Roof of Connecticut Home

Cats are curious by nature and love tight and warm spaces, which often leads to them getting themselves into dangerous situations. 

On the left, a hand reaches toward a small cat in a wire trap inside a concrete tunnel; on the right, a black-and-white kitten sits on a festive green cloth.

Rescuers Hear Tiny Kitten Crying Underground for Three Days Before They Can Reach Him

Uplifting kitten rescue: Rascal freed from a Clarksville storm drain after three days, now recovering in foster care.

Rescuers Hear Tiny Kitten Crying Underground for Three Days Before They Can Reach Him

Uplifting kitten rescue: Rascal freed from a Clarksville storm drain after three days, now recovering in foster care.

Two wet dogs, a Boxer and a pit bull mix, stand in shallow green water looking toward the camera.

Two Stray Dogs Become Trapped in a Pond Until Animal Control Officers Reach Them

Laredo Animal Care Services rescues two stray dogs from a pond near Saunders Street and Meadow Avenue, now resting safely.

Two Stray Dogs Become Trapped in a Pond Until Animal Control Officers Reach Them

Laredo Animal Care Services rescues two stray dogs from a pond near Saunders Street and Meadow Avenue, now resting safely.

On the left, two firefighters kneel on grass administering oxygen to a black cat; on the right, a fully-geared firefighter in turnout gear carries a black cat across a yard.

Firefighters Enter a Burning Home Knowing Four Pets Are Still Somewhere Inside

Chesterfield house fire: crews controlled flames in 20 minutes and rescued two dogs and two cats safely.

Firefighters Enter a Burning Home Knowing Four Pets Are Still Somewhere Inside

Chesterfield house fire: crews controlled flames in 20 minutes and rescued two dogs and two cats safely.