60 Minutes 9/11 Archive: Survivors
Not only did Sandler O'Neill lose more than one third of its employees on 9/11, but it also lost its entire World Trade Center headquarters. Steve Kroft was there as the financial firm returned to business.
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Not only did Sandler O'Neill lose more than one third of its employees on 9/11, but it also lost its entire World Trade Center headquarters. Steve Kroft was there as the financial firm returned to business.
Airing five days after September 11th, 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley reported on the day’s impact on Summit, a New Jersey town, where many residents worked in or near the Twin Towers.
Retired NYPD sergeants Bruno Valenti and Stephen Lengyel stood on the pile at ground zero. Now medical providers, they’re taking care of those who were alongside them.
From 2011, Scott Pelley interviews Ground Zero responders who talk about their haunting experiences on the tenth anniversary of the attacks.
Fifty years after Philippe Petit walked high above New York City between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the French high-wire walker marked the anniversary this week with another walk, high in the nave of New York's St. John the Divine Cathedral.
Fifty years ago, on August 7, 1974, the French highwire artist walked a VERY high wire illicitly strung between the Twin Towers of New York City's World Trade Center. His passion for wire-walking, he says, has never changed.
The amount of dust and debris World Trade Center first responders were exposed to play a role in risk for dementia before age 65, new study finds.
Retired New York City firefighter Rob Serra's first day on the job was September 11th, 2001. Now he is the vice president of the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting September 11th first responders with medical needs not covered by insurance. Serra joined CBS News to talk about the health care needs still facing those who rushed to help 22 years ago.
Thousands of family members of 9/11 victims have signed a letter to President Biden in protest of a potential plea deal with the men accused of orchestrating the attack. Last week, Mr. Biden rejected some proposed conditions for a potential plea deal. Politico White House reporter Lauren Egan joined CBS News to discuss.
9/11: The FDNY | 60 Minutes
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
Two retired NYPD sergeants, now health care providers, continue to see health challenges among first responders more than two decades after the terrorist attacks.
The $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month, is the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site in New York City. Former mayor and major benefactor Mike Bloomberg gives correspondent Mo Rocca a tour of The PAC, and discusses the arts' power to transform a neighborhood and a city.
The former NYC mayor talks about the $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month – the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site.
As we commemorate the 9/11 terror attacks, CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell sat down with Air National Guard pilots Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville and Heather Penney as they recount the harrowing events from that Tuesday morning in 2001 when they heroically rushed into their F-16 fighter jets in what they knew might be their last mission to protect the nation's capital after the World Trade Center attacks in New York City. Tune in for exclusive Air Traffic Control audio over the Eastern seaboard.
Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new accusations of dishonesty, including allegations that he stole from a disabled veteran who was raising money for his dying dog's cancer treatment. Santos also claimed on his campaign website that his mother was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a source told CBS News that her immigration documents show she was in Brazil at the time. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Holly Williams reports from the U.K. with details on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
FBI agents recall evacuating their New York headquarters near the World Trade Center. When the towers collapsed, agents turned their automotive garage into the Bureau's new command center to investigate the deadliest terror attack on American soil in the documentary "26th Street Garage: The FBI's Untold Story of 9/11," streaming now on Paramount+.
President Biden tours storm-damaged New York and New Jersey; Sisters honor service members lost on September 11
Military prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating potential plea deals that could take the death penalty off the table for the five defendants charged in connection to the 9/11 attacks and leave the Guantanamo Detention Camp open indefinitely. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," America remembers the lives lost 21 years ago in the attacks of 9/11, as one of our oldest allies mourns their own loss and enters an uncertain new age.
Several children who lost fathers on 9/11 have since joined the FDNY. Scott Pelley speaks with some of them about carrying on a family tradition of firefighting.
An hour after the attack on the World Trade Center began, FDNY Battalion Chief Orio Palmer had reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the impact zone of the second plane. Scott Pelley reports on what happened next.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, 11 days into a partial government shutdown with no apparent end in sight.
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
"We play for one team," House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil ahead of the State of the Union. "We're all for America."
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
The close friend and passenger of a 23-year-old American citizen who was killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year disputed officials' account of the fatal shooting.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. Follow for live updates.
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
Six in 10 employers want workers with AI skills, but few are offering higher base pay or bonuses for the know-how.
President Trump is expected to tout his administration's economic record in his State of the Union address, even as affordability remains front and center.
Consumers' perceptions of employment conditions improved slightly in February, helping bolster overall confidence in the economy.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been accused of having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
In new CBS News poll, most describe the state of the country as "divided;" Republicans are optimistic. Democrats and Republicans alike want to hear Trump talk about the economy and the cost of living.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
The bullet was located in the right wing of a 737 MAX 8 aircraft that flew from Miami, Florida, to Medellín on Monday night as flight 923.
Getty Images photographer Elsa Garrison shares how she managed to capture a "pretty iconic" image of Team USA's Jack Hughes.
A student made the discovery "by chance" while swimming, according to the University of Haifa.
Once a left-leaning political campaigner, Brand has rebranded himself as a conservative guru to millions of social media followers
U.S. envoy Charles Kushner will be denied access to French government ministers due to his lack of attendance after comments about the death of a far-right activist
Jeff Probst, who has hosted "Survivor" since it first aired more than 25 years ago, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how the 50th season is different, fan influence and what to expect with the premiere on Wednesday.
Neve Campbell speaks to "CBS Mornings" about reprising her iconic role in the "Scream" franchise. Campbell talks about how the movie connects to a younger generation and her choice to speak out about pay disparity for "Scream 6."
Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.
Madison Beer opens up about the start of her music career, artists who have inspired her along the way and creating her third studio album, "Locket," in an interview with CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason.
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
The Pentagon may decide to officially designate Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" to push them out of government, sources say.
CrowdStrike is reporting an increase in AI-driven attacks around the world. Adam Meyers, the head of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, joins CBS News with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A Pew Research Center survey found that just 4 in 10 parents talk to their teens about AI usage.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
The killing of Mexican cartel boss "El Mencho" has led to massive unrest across the country. Ray Donovan, who served as chief of operations at the Drug Enforcement Agency and oversaw the capture of El Chapo, joins with analysis.
CBS News has learned authorities have charged the stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a cruise ship in November 2025, with homicide. Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
State District Judge Tony Graf decided in a Tuesday ruling to keep the Utah County Attorney's Office on the case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
The family of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old who was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship in November, says her 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with homicide in her death, court documents show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video on Tuesday pleading for the return of her mother. The family is now offering a $1 million reward. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Savannah Guthrie is now offering a $1 million reward for information on her mother Nancy's whereabouts as the search continues for the 84-year-old. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Anna Schecter have more.
The first State of the Union address of President Trump's second term will take place on Tuesday night. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short join "The Takeout" with analysis.
CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Fin Gómez preview President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.
New CBS News polling dives into the American mood and sense of the state of our union. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.
Democratic lawmakers have invited several survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to attend the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Among them is Annie Farmer, who joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest developments in the fallout from the release of the Epstein files.