
9/11 first responders on the health toll of their service
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 9m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Exposure related health conditions still trouble 9/11 first responders 20 years later
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. On that day and for weeks after, first responders at the World Trade Center worked to clear rubble and to search for remains. Many were stricken with debilitating illness, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We hear from some of them, as Amna Nawaz reports on the challenges first responders are still facing.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

9/11 first responders on the health toll of their service
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 9m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. On that day and for weeks after, first responders at the World Trade Center worked to clear rubble and to search for remains. Many were stricken with debilitating illness, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We hear from some of them, as Amna Nawaz reports on the challenges first responders are still facing.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipAfghan economy, emergency services suffer under Taliban rule
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 8m 21s | Afghanistan's economy, emergency services suffer as U.S. debates Taliban diplomacy (8m 21s)
Boston's changing demographics on display in mayoral race
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 6m 37s | Boston's changing demographics on display in mayoral race dominated by women of color (6m 37s)
News Wrap: 1 million NYC kids return to in-person school
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 4m 31s | News Wrap: 1 million NYC kids return to school as de Blasio vows 'gold standard' of safety (4m 31s)
Pediatricians urge FDA to approve vaccines for kids under 12
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 5m 47s | American Academy of Pediatrics urges FDA to approve COVID vaccines for children under 12 (5m 47s)
Sen. Sanders on corporate and wealth taxes, climate change
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 8m 45s | Sen. Sanders on raising corporate and wealth taxes, combating climate change (8m 45s)
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on $3.5T Dem bill, Newsom recall
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/13/2021 | 8m 58s | Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on $3.5T Dem bill, California recall election (8m 58s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipSupport for PBS provided by:
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...