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25 years later, Americans pause to remember the lives lost on 9/11

NPR | By Brian Mann,

Steve Inskeep

Published September 11, 2026 at 6:49 AM EDT

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Today, Americans are honoring the lives lost and reflecting on the aftermath of that tragic day.

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