The Lasting Toll Of 9/11
As the nation prepares to mark 20 years since 9/11, StoryCorps and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum present voices of people whose lives were forever changed by that day.
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With Slower Infection Rates, Mississippi Is Closing Last 'Parking Lot' COVID Hospital
In Mississippi, the last temporary 'parking lot' coronavirus field hospital closes on Sunday. It was set-up as the Delta variant whipped through the region.
How To Talk About 9/11 With A New Generation Of Kids
Students today have no memory of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, so this year's anniversary poses unique challenges for educators and caregivers trying to explain what happened and why.
A Teen Called For Masks In School After His Grandma Died Of COVID. Adults Mocked Him
"If they laugh at me about a personal story about my grandmother, that's just disrespectful, I feel," Tennessee teenager Grady Knox reportedly said.
A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store
The ruling could force Apple to revamp its business model for apps on iPhones and iPads. Fortnite maker Epic Games had sued Apple, saying App Store policies were an abuse of power and hurt developers.
A Beachfront Property Taken From A Black Family A Century Ago May Soon Be Returned
The California Legislature approved a bill that would let county officials give Bruce's Beach back to the family that owned it nearly a century ago. It now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.
Blue Sky And Beautiful Flowers: Her Day Before 9/11
I was in Windows On The World the day before 9/11. It took me two years and folding a thousand origami cranes before I could write this essay; it's taken another 18 years for it to be published.
Newsom Needs Latinos To Turn Out For The Recall, But He May Not Have Their Attention
To survive the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom must have the support of California's Latino voters. But in Imperial County, many of those voters stayed home or shifted toward Donald Trump in 2020.
The World Has Changed Since 9/11, And So Has America's Fight Against Terrorism
In 2001, as the nation mourned those killed on 9/11, the government tried to find its footing to prevent more terrorist attacks. In the 20 years since, the nature of those threats has evolved.
A Twin Remembers How 9/11 Changed His Relationship With His Brother Forever
Identical twins Richie and Ronnie Palazzolo were both working in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11. Ronnie came to Storycorps to reflect.