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  1. last night on late night
    Jon Stewart Stops by Late Show to Yell at Mitch McConnell Over 9/11 SurvivorsIf we’re being honest, Jon Stewart does seem “bent out of shape” about the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
    By Halle Kiefer
  2. 9/11
    McConnell on Jon Stewart: ‘He’s All Bent Out of Shape’ Over NothingThe Senate majority leader says 9/11 first responders will be taken care of and Stewart is “looking for some way to take offense.”
    By Adam K. Raymond
  3. 9/11
    Health Care for 9/11 Victims Is Expensive, But Islamophobia Is FreeJon Stewart’s testimony demonstrates how the GOP invokes 9/11 to inflame bigotry while remaining noncommittal on funding health care for its victims.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  4. 9/11
    A History of the Long Fight to Secure Funding for 9/11 First RespondersWhy Jon Stewart was so frustrated on Tuesday when he lobbied lawmakers, once again, over the treatment of emergency workers at Ground Zero.
    By Matt Stieb
  5. 9/11
    Jon Stewart Yelled at Members of Congress for Ignoring 9/11 First Responders“It’s an embarrassment to the country and it’s a stain on this institution.”
    By Adam K. Raymond
  6. spin-offs
    Rob Lowe’s Fox Spin-Off 9-1-1: Lone Star Is Here for All Your Emergency NeedsEverything’s bigger in Texas, though hopefully not the medical calamities.
    By Halle Kiefer
  7. anniversaries
    The Weird Sadness of Aughts NostalgiaThe good art from the era came at the expense of great distress.
    By Craig Jenkins
  8. first person
    17 Years After 9/11, I’m Still a Terrorist in Hollywood’s EyesThis week, we observe the anniversary of 9/11 and start a new fall TV season. As unconnected as those may seem, they are totally intertwined for me.
    By Amir Talai
  9. inappropriate reactions
    Donald Trump Is Having a Really Hard Time Honoring 9/11He started out the day tweeting and pumping his fists enthusiastically.
    By Lisa Ryan
  10. trailer mix
    The 9-1-1 Season Two Trailer Promises Heroism and Hunky FiremenAlso, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  11. gravidson
    Ariana Grande Gets Tattoo Honoring Pete Davidson’s Dad, Who Died on 9/11This couple can’t stop getting inked together!
    By Amanda Arnold
  12. casting
    Jennifer Love Hewitt Is Replacing Connie Britton As a Phone Answerer on 9-1-19-1-1, it’s JLH!
    By Jackson McHenry
  13. fan theories
    Margaret Atwood Attempts to Clarify “Star Wars Inspired 9/11” CommentsThe Handmaid’s Tale author pointed to A New Hope when discussing the terrorist acts earlier this week.
    By Halle Kiefer
  14. hmmm
    Margaret Atwood Thinks Star Wars Caused 9/11“The only difference is, in Star Wars, they get away.” Hmm.
    By Amanda Arnold
  15. vulture lists
    The 15 Most Bizarre 911 Calls on 9-1-1When a bouncy castle flies off of a cliff, you better call Connie Britton.
    By Lindsey Weber
  16. select all
    This Apple Repair Center Calls the Police 20 Times a DayIt’s taking time away from actual emergencies.
    By Brian Feldman
  17. Connie Britton Does Not Want You to Be CynicalThe 9-1-1 star on the Time’s Up campaign, getting political, and the “only true secret” about her hair.
    By Stacey Wilson Hunt
  18. quiz
    Can You Match Connie Britton’s Reaction With the Right 9-1-1 Call?9-1-1, what’s this emergency?
    By Jackson McHenry
  19. season renewals
    Fox Renews 9-1-1, TV’s Best Drama About Connie Britton Answering PhonesThe series also stars Peter Krause and Angela Bassett.
    By Jackson McHenry
  20. The Debut Episode of 9-1-1 Is SensationalRyan Murphy’s Fox series about first responders is engrossing, intense, and stars some great actors as lifesavers.
    By Jen Chaney
  21. Connie Britton Is the Voice Guiding You Through Trauma in the First 911 TeaserProtect us, Connie.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  22. ryan murphyverse
    9-1-1? Yes, I’d Like to Report Connie Britton’s Return to the Ryan Murphy-verseWho doesn’t want Connie Britton to save their life?
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  23. the chain gang
    New Yorkers Are Getting a 5-Story Chick-fil-A That ‘Pays Homage’ to 9/11It’s the chain’s largest ever, with a rooftop terrace and unobstructed Freedom Tower views.
    By Clint Rainey
  24. The Alabama GOP’s Senate Primary Lives on the Theocratic FringeRoy Moore’s wild theocratic views would make him a joke in most places. In Alabama, his desperate GOP foes won’t even mention them.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. Trump Still Hasn’t Retracted False Claim That He Saw Muslims Cheering on 9/11As the president marked the sixteenth anniversary of the tragedy, the White House had no comment on his previous remarks.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  26. select all
    The Odd Story Behind One of Wikipedia’s Oddest ImagesA mysterious image of the Twin Towers persists.
    By Brian Feldman
  27. huh
    Charlie Sheen, Star of a Movie About 9/11, Might Still Be a 9/11 Truther“I was not just coming up with stuff about 9/11.”
    By Samantha Rollins
  28. The 911 Operator Who Works the Graveyard Shift“Unfortunately, in our job, there’s not a lot of happy endings.”
    As told to Alexa Tsoulis-Reay
  29. Families of Hundreds of 9/11 Victims Sue Government of Saudi ArabiaA major lawsuit filed in federal court tries to hold the country accountable for “facilitating the September 11th attacks.”
    By Jen Kirby
  30. Jeff Daniels to Play NYC FBI Chief in Hulu’s 9/11 Drama Looming TowerThe Newsroom actor will play the chief of New York’s FBI counterterrorism unit who suspects an attack is imminent.
    By Tolly Wright
  31. Fanning National Security Fears Is GOP’s Obvious Path to Midterm SuccessThe history is pretty clear: Presidents’ parties lose in midterms unless Americans are preoccupied with the kind of security fears Trump likes to fan.
    By Ed Kilgore
  32. Don’t Forget George W. Bush Had Authoritarian Tendencies, Too.After 9/11, Bush claimed imperial powers. The same forces that reined him in — including an energized opposition — may be needed soon.
    By Ed Kilgore
  33. Trump’s Dangerous Ploy to Preemptively Blame His Opponents for Terror AttacksIt could misrepresent the causes for terrorist acts, and justify steps that endanger our security and civil liberties even further.
    By Ed Kilgore
  34. Jon Stewart Looks Back on the First ‘Daily Show’ Episode After 9/11Today Entertainment Weekly published an excerpt from the new Daily Show oral history The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon […]
    By Megh Wright
  35. President Trump’s America Already Looks DifferentWe are fearful and divided. Some of our most cherished ideals are gone.
    By Frank Rich
  36. Audio of Orlando Nightclub Shooter Omar Mateen’s 911 Calls ReleasedA judge ordered them to be made public Monday.
    By Jen Kirby
  37. Senate Overrides Obama’s Veto on 9/11 Lawsuit Bill, House Expected to FollowIt’s the first time Congress has overridden an Obama veto.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  38. Obama Vetoes Bill Allowing 9/11 Families to Sue Saudi ArabiaThe decision is expected to provoke the first veto override of his presidency.
    By Eric Levitz
  39. as told to
    Mike Schur on Writing Comedy After 9/11“I thought I had this really fun job writing fake news, and then all of a sudden the world ended.” 
    By Mike Schur
  40. 9/11 anniversary
    What We Know About How 9/11 Has Affected New Yorkers’ Health, 15 Years LaterUnfortunately, when it comes to problems like 9/11-related cancer, the worst is probably yet to come.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  41. House Unanimously Passes Bill That Will Let 9/11 Families Sue Saudi ArabiaA victory for 9/11 families on the eve of the 15th anniversary, but one that may not get past the president’s desk.
    By Jen Kirby
  42. L.A. Fire Department: Do Not Call 911 About Pokémon GoDon’t do it.
    By Madison Malone Kircher
  43. truthers
    Steve Rannazzisi Lied in Interviews About Escaping 9/11, and You Might Have, TooIt’s impossible to truly understand what it’s like to be interviewed that much.
    By Jesse David Fox
  44. ‘The League’s Steve Rannazzisi Admits That He Lied About Escaping the WTC […]Well here’s some strange news: According to The New York Times, standup and The League star Steve Rannazzisi admitted on Tuesday that, despite […]
    By Megh Wright
  45. A 9/11 Survivor Returns to Work at the World Trade CenterGreg Carafello was a tenant of the World Trade Center on 9/11. Now he is the first one to return.
    By Annie Lowrey
  46. the national interest
    Cheney, Cruz, and the New 9/11 Neocon Freak-OutISIS is the new Saddam.
    By Jonathan Chait
  47. never forget
    Visitors Say That the 9/11 Museum’s Depiction of Islam Could Use a Little WorkThis was brought up before the exhibits were opened to the public.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  48. ground zero
    9/11 Victims’ Remains Moved Back to Ground ZeroSome families protested the transfer.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  49. scary things
    Christine Quinn Calls Ray Kelly for AmbulanceA City Council intern waited 30 minutes after fainting.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  50. never forget
    Firefighter Killed on 9/11 Identified Twelve Years LaterFDNY Lt. Jeffrey Walz.
    By Margaret Hartmann
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