From 2011, Scott Pelley interviews Ground Zero responders who talk about their haunting experiences on the tenth anniversary of the attacks. Source
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, September 12, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jericka Duncan. Source
60 Minutes remembers 9.11: The FDNY – Children of the fallen
Several children who lost fathers on 9/11 have since joined the FDNY. Scott Pelley speaks with some of them about carrying on a family tradition of firefighting. Source
60 Minutes remembers 9.11: The FDNY – Firefighters ascend the Twin Towers
An hour after the attack on the World Trade Center began, FDNY Battalion Chief Orio Palmer had reached the 78th floor of the South Tower, the impact zone of the second plane. Scott Pelley reports on what happened next. Source
60 Minutes remembers 9.11: The FDNY – Responding to the World Trade Center
From the moment the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center, the FDNY would have about an hour and a half to save 17,000 lives. Scott Pelley reports on how the department answered the call. Source
Tropical Storm Nicholas forms in Gulf of Mexico
While the most severe parts of the storm are not expected to hit Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that all of southern Louisiana should “keep a close eye on Tropical Storm Nicholas.” Source
From 9/11 first responders to caring for their own, the story of two retired NYPD officers
Retired NYPD sergeants Bruno Valenti and Stephen Lengyel stood on the pile at ground zero. Now medical providers, they’re taking care of those who were alongside them. Source
Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open, denying Novak Djokovic the Grand Slam
Medvedev of Russia won in straight sets by a score of 6-4 6-4 6-4. This is his first major title. Source
Historic drought impacting Colorado River basin
Climate change is taking a dramatic toll on the Colorado River system that provides water to nearly 40 million people across seven states. Dr. Becky Bolinger, an assistant state climatologist for Colorado, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source
Biden’s vaccine mandate deepens America’s political divide
Several Republican governors vow to fight President Biden’s new federal vaccine mandate in court. Lilia Luciano reports. Source