When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of survivors of the deadliest attacks on US soil left him "speechless." More.

IT'S A SUNNY day in late August 1991. As fans file into the bleachers of Howard J. Lamade Stadium, home of the Little League World Series, 12-year-old Michael Cammarata stands on a hill overlooking the outfield. His team-issued trucker hat sits slightly above his forehead, casting a shadow over full, freckled cheeks flushed from hours outdoors. More.

A military judge on Friday tossed out a confession that alleged Sept. 11 attacks mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed delivered to FBI agents almost 20 years ago, CBS News has learned, finding it was not given voluntarily. More.

FEMA’s Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month since 2004 to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. More.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) hosted a screening of two original films produced in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. More.

Years of warnings about the digital vulnerabilities lurking inside basic utilities are colliding with a new reality: AI is making those weaknesses easier for hackers to exploit. More.

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to get your household ready for emergencies. But as prices continue to climb, getting prepared can feel out of reach. More.

Mary Fetchet was with a client at the outpatient mental health clinic where she worked in Connecticut when the office secretary burst through the door. Mary had to take a call. It was an emergency. Her husband was on the other line. More.