september 11

Here’s the Photo That Contradicts Rudy Giuliani’s Criticism of Hillary Clinton

Clinton can be seen side-by-side with Giuliani touring ground zero

By Daniel White October 12, 2016

Obama: Veto Override a 'Mistake'

Obama said he believes the law will set a dangerous precedent

By Maya Rhodan September 28, 2016

Occidental College Republicans Slam ‘Vandals’ Who Destroyed Their 9/11 Memorial

American flags planted as a 9/11 memorial were ripped up and thrown in the trash

By Maya Rhodan September 12, 2016

The Healing Power of Rebuilding the World Trade Center

It’s made up of the stories of those we lost

By Judith Dupré September 10, 2016

Americans Tell the Terrorists: You Win

Seven out of 10 Americans believe the trillions spent on counter-terror measures since the attacks on New York and Washington fifteen years ago have not made a dent.

By Karl Vick September 9, 2016

In the Livestream Era, 'the Trauma Is Widespread'

The ubiquity of smartphones is changing our democracy, but does it give us a license to photograph and publish everything?

By Fred Ritchin July 11, 2016

Library of Congress Receives Oral Histories of 9/11 Responders

Rescue workers provided interviews and photos for the collection

By Daniel White December 18, 2015

How Paris Stood With the U.S. After 9/11

'We Are All Americans'

By Nash Jenkins November 14, 2015

Jeb Bush Slams 'Pathetic' Trump After 9/11 Remarks

The Donald noted the attacks occurred while George W. Bush was in the White House

By Denver Nicks October 16, 2015

Cancer Rate for NYPD Spiked 50% After 9/11, Study Says

There is debate over whether improved screening methods have skewed results in the 20-year study

By Denver Nicks October 9, 2015

Why Would Steve Rannazzisi Lie About Being On the Ground On 9/11?

Experts point to narcissism as a potential reason.

By Tanya Basu September 17, 2015

When Big Data Is Bad Data

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute September 11, 2015

Dust-Covered Woman in Iconic 9/11 Photo Has Died

She wondered if her exposure to the attack contributed to her illness

By Nash Jenkins August 26, 2015

Terrorist Leader Killed in Syria

Muhsin al-Fadhli was killed while traveling close to the Turkish border

By Nash Jenkins July 22, 2015

Why 40% of Us Misremember 9/11

'Human memory is not like a computer.'

By Justin Worland March 11, 2015

Will and Kate Visit 9/11 Museum

It was pouring rain, but that didn't stop them

By Charlotte Alter December 9, 2014

Where Are All Those Freed Guantanamo Detainees Now?

More than 600 former Guantanamo Bay detainees have ended up in over 53 countries

By Noah Rayman December 8, 2014

A Photographer Captures World Trade Center Tourists

"What I wanted to do was capture peoples emotions of grief, despair, happiness, awe, longing, hoping — as many diverse emotions as there are people"

By TIME Video September 11, 2014

Watch How One Company Keeps the 9/11 Survivor Tree Alive

It was found badly broken and burned among the rubble at Ground Zero

By Julia Lull September 11, 2014

WATCH LIVE: NYC Ceremony on 13th Anniversary of 9/11

The ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza begins at 8:40 a.m.

By Noah Rayman September 11, 2014

13 Essential Stories About Sept. 11

A sampling of the stories that shaped how we understand what happened

By Lily Rothman September 11, 2014

Families to Weigh In About 9/11 Museum Gift Shop

The museum, which opened to the public this month, has drawn criticism for its gift shop and a planned cafe.

By Noah Rayman May 29, 2014

9/11 Memorial Timelapse Shows a Decade of Recovery in 2 Minutes

For 4,617 days (and counting) cameras trained on ground zero captured the resilience of a nation

By Denver Nicks May 16, 2014

Bin Laden Son-In-Law Found Guilty

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, an al-Qaeda spokesman and the son-in-law of the 9/11 mastermind, was convicted of conspiring to kill Americans by helping to recruit terrorists after the Sept. 11 attacks. The charges against him could carry up to life in prison

By Sam Frizell March 26, 2014

Museum to Honor 9/11 Victims Will Open in May

A museum built near where the towers fell and dedicated to the memory of Sept. 11 victims will open to the public on May 21; for five full days before then, it will specifically accomodate the families of victims, survivors and rescue workers

By Charlotte Alter March 24, 2014

Son-in-Law: Osama Gloated About 9/11

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith testified during his trial that bin Laden proudly took responsibility for the attack during a conversation on Sept. 11, 2001. The terrorist leader's son-in-law and al-Qaeda spokesman is charged with conspiring to kill Americans

By Maya Rhodan March 19, 2014

Marco Grob on the Making of Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience

TIME contract photographer Marco Grob shares an intimate look into the making of the portraits and oral histories that comprise TIME's Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience.

By TIME Photo Department September 11, 2011

Joel Meyerowitz: Ground Zero, Then and Now

Joel Meyerowitz sat down for an interview with TIME after his most recent shoot for our Commemorative 9/11 issue to reflect on a decade of documenting Ground Zero.

By Neil Harris September 10, 2011

The Unofficial Story of the al-Qaeda 14

Their torture by the CIA was wrong--in more ways than you might think

September 18, 2006

If You Want To Humble An Empire

If you want to humble an empire it makes sense to maim its cathedrals. They are symbols of its faith, and when they crumple and burn, it tells us we are not so powerful and...

By Nancy Gibbs September 14, 2001

september 11

9/11 First Responder Dies Days After House Hearing

Jon Stewart Slams 'Disrespect' for 9/11 Victims

9/11 Survivors Are Worried They Can't Afford Their Bills

Trump Marks First 9/11 Anniversary As President