Tom Tiffany says he survived emergency landing in Lake Wausau
The Wisconsin congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate said he and a pilot suffered minor injuries after their small plane lost power Saturday night.
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Intrepid’s 9/11 history includes emergency workspace for responders
The Intrepid museum complex supported emergency responders after September 11, with its flight deck serving as a temporary helipad.
Lil Durk acquitted of all charges in federal murder-for-hire case
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday in a federal murder-for-hire case involving a fatal Los Angeles ambush four years earlier.
United States marks 25 years since September 11 attacks
Ceremonies across the country honored victims with moments of silence, name readings and vigils on the attacks’ 25th anniversary.
Mamdani announces free portal with 170,000 pages of 9/11 records
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is releasing city records concerning the lasting health effects of the September 11 attacks.
New York's 9/11 ceremony to honor those who died from exposure-linked illnesses
The 25th-anniversary ceremony will include its first moment of silence for people who later died from illnesses linked to pollution released by the towers' collapse.
Remembering the 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people
Hijacked aircraft struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001, while a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought their captors.
Pilot flagged excessive speed before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
An NTSB investigation update describes repeated cockpit warnings about excessive speed and inconsistent verbal responses as an altitude alarm sounded.
Chemical companies reach $455 million North Carolina PFAS settlement
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reached a $455 million agreement with North Carolina and 11 local entities over PFAS contamination claims.
Guinea grass adds wildfire fuel in Hawaii's unmanaged landscapes
The Hawaii Invasive Species Council identifies Guinea grass as a high fire risk, with dense growth that can supply fuel during drought.
North Lot Family Dwelling restoration targets 2029 reopening
The restoration is estimated to cost $1.5 million, with federal, state and private support backing the work.
Contiguous U.S. records hottest summer, NOAA says
The contiguous United States averaged 74.4°F from June through August, exceeding the previous summer records by 0.4°F, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.