20 years after 9/11, "Come From Away" brings light in another dark time
"It doesn't fix what happened that day, but it really does give you another story to attach to that day," director Christopher Ashley said.
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"It doesn't fix what happened that day, but it really does give you another story to attach to that day," director Christopher Ashley said.
"I try to do what I can to make sure that more of us know that this is our nation, too," one Muslim American said
While many people remember where they were during the 9/11 terror attacks, few are as familiar with the events of that day than those who were living in New York City. Retired WCBS-TV reporter Lou Young spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about how that day changed him, the city and the nation forever.
On 9/11 and the days afterward, New York City’s volunteer firefighters played a pivotal role in supporting the FDNY. Ed Wilmarth, a volunteer in Queens, tells CBS News his story of responding to the attacks when he was just 20 years old.
Billy Denis retired from the FDNY just five days before 9/11. After the twin towers came down, he rushed to ground zero and stayed through the darkest days of the recovery efforts. Twenty years later, he tells CBS News: “I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t do it.”
“He was a champion.” Atlas, an NYPD K-9, was among the hundreds of dogs who served in search and recovery efforts for months after the 9/11 terror attacks. Twenty years later, Atlas’ handler, Bob Schnelle, tells CBS News how the dog endured at ground zero — and literally saved his life.
Betty Ann Ong was the first person to alert authorities that tragedy was about to unfold on Sept. 11, 2001. Her dramatic words were recorded for posterity.
Hillary Clinton, then New York's junior senator, remembers the "heroism and determination and tenacity" after the attacks.
Mark LaGanga spent his career asking others about their stories but now he's telling his own about what witnessed and captured through his lens on September 11, 2001.
Catherine Herridge speaks with a woman who is fighting for justice after her fiancé, a New York City firefighter, was killed on 9/11. Her push to see the September 11th defendants finally stand trial.
After a day of closed, classified sessions, the pretrial for five alleged 9/11 plotters resumes today. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "CBSN AM" from Guantanamo Bay to talk more about what is happening in the courtroom, and how 9/11 families are preparing to commemorate 20 years since the attacks.
Holly Williams travels to Riyadh to take a closer look at how Saudi Arabia has tried to change its global image since 9/11 with more rights for women and the opening of its society, while the country has also continued an abuse of human rights from its treatment of female activists to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The wartime general reflected on the 20-year war with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
Katie Pereira was only 7 years old when she lost her father in the September 11 terrorist attack. She's now helping others cope with loss.
Activists who helped NYC restaurant employees who lost jobs and colleagues in 9/11 are now fighting for tipped workers nationwide.
The church, located steps way from the World Trade Center, was completely destroyed on 9/11. But this week, just ahead of the 20th anniversary, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will be reborn.
For the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, 2,997 small American flags were planted to honor those who died. Hours later, several were were ripped out and snapped in half.
Financial crises, political chaos, culture wars. Two decades after the attacks, this is what decay looks like.
When terrorists struck the Pentagon with a hijacked plane on September 11th, they hit the only section of the building renovated to resist a terrorist attack.
Michael Morell, a former top intelligence official who was with President George W. Bush on September 11, shares his experience from that day and assesses today's terror threat.
A decade ago Olivia Perez, Lauren Charette and An Nguyen wrote to their late fathers in a book called, "The Legacy Letters." Earlier this month they revisited their letters with "CBS Morning" co-host Gayle King.
Despite the lack of a specific threat, DHS warned the 9/11 anniversary could create a "heightened threat environment," and Mayorkas said the agency is "ever vigilant."
Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
A November 2001 report on the FDNY band that played at a seemingly endless number of funerals and memorial services to honor their fallen brothers.
The morning of the attacks, the FBI was forced to evacuate its offices and set up a makeshift base for what would become the largest investigation in the Bureau's history.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
A badly damaged Chevy that turned heads across South Bend sparked an unexpected act of generosity.
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of a new IRS task force and other measures to combat fraud, underscoring the Trump administration's focus on Minnesota amidst the immigration crackdown.
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is expected to testify publicly in front of the House Judiciary Committee in the coming weeks.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, officials said, a move that could bring an end to several days of violent clashes with government forces.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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.
When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Aside from the Golden Gate Bridge, there's probably no more famous landmark in the Bay Area than the Painted Ladies. Itay Hod shows how one man has been fighting to keep the beloved homes picture-perfect.
This week marks one year since wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region. At least 31 people were killed, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Most have not been rebuilt. Andres Gutierrez reports.