America Remembers: 20 Years Later

The U.S. Court of Military Commission Review rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to unravel plea agreements with three 9/11 defendants.

“Some of those memories bring a smile to your face in spite of the tears,” said New York Fire Department veteran Danny Manning.

Kristin Marino lost her father but not her faith. Now, she feels it’s her duty to lift up others dealing with trauma by reminding her millions of followers they aren’t alone.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the two other defendants are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges that could spare them the death penalty.

John Ballantine Niven, 44, is the 1,650th victim identified from the deadliest act of terrorism on American soil, when hijackers crashed airplanes into the Twin Towers, killing 2,753 people.

The 33-year-old man was arrested and taken to Bellevue Hospital with a leg injury, police said.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden also told the Justice Department that the deal would help Saudi Arabia "sportswash" its record on human rights.

Victims’ relatives and dignitaries were convening Sunday at the places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001 — the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

A dozen GOP House members sent a letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee chair asking for more funds for the World Trade Center Health Program.

After publication of this article, a federal spokesperson said handing management of the program over to a new firm would be delayed “to allow more time for a smooth transition.”

In 2001, the Bush administration was focused on China and tensions had spiked. The 9/11 attacks were a "geopolitical gift to China,“ says one expert.