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Monica Iken was married less than a year when her husband was killed on 9/11.
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Monica Iken was married less than a year when her husband was killed on 9/11.
The 20th anniversary coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic is even triggering first-time mental health issues.
"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.
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.”
"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
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.
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.
Activists who helped NYC restaurant employees who lost jobs and colleagues in 9/11 are now fighting for tipped workers nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hanna Born was three years old, and her sister Heather was four months old, when a plane struck the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
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."
After 9/11, Paul Veneto fell into drug addiction. He said this year, he finally felt healthy enough to walk the more than 200 miles to New York City.
Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
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.
President Biden will visit New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon Saturday.
Technology, along with the fear of terrorism, have profoundly reshaped daily life in the U.S. since 2001 attacks.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Zoo Atlanta said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning.
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and destructive winds to the Northeast.
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the Department of Justice this week, penning a scathing letter in which she said U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "personally directed" the Broadview 6 prosecution that she says ended her career.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis when an Israeli strike hit the surgical unit he was in.
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to use a controversial database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV has criticized the legalization of medically assisted death as "false compassion" during his visit to Lourdes, France.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
In this web exclusive, actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his career, including his first experience as an actor in a school production of "Death of a Salesman"; how rejection made him tougher; why he refused to sell his screenplay for "Rocky" unless he played the lead role; and how he continued to fight during the film's production to maintain his vision of the character.
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Correspondent David Pogue talks with AI experts Daniel Kokotajlo, Geoffrey Hinton and Alex Turner about the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter, and how recent developments set off alarms about AI bots going rogue. He also talks with Andrew Ng, cofounder of Google's AI program, about whether recent declarations of threats to humanity are to be taken seriously.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the annual CrimeCon convention, and talks with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast, and professor Jean Murley, about the appeal of crime as entertainment.
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Celebrities walked the red carpet for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dog, on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Stars like Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and more showed off glamorous looks for the cameras.
CBS News' Major Garrett sat down with Sen. John Fetterman at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday to discuss how the Pennsylvania Democrat feels about midterms and his own political future. Video credit: Texas Tribune Festival.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks, "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day."
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters are "worried about the cost of living" heading into the midterm elections, and he urged President Trump to focus on that and give a national address amid the war with Iran.