Almost 24 years after the 9/11 attacks, three victims have finally been identified thanks to advanced DNA analysis. Ryan Fitzgerald of New York, Barbara Keating of California, and an unnamed woman are now among the 1,653 victims positively identified since the tragedy.

The attacks in 2001, carried out by al-Qaeda, claimed 2,977 lives and remain the deadliest terrorist acts in U.S. history. DNA testing and careful outreach to families have allowed authorities to bring closure to loved ones, with officials emphasizing their ongoing commitment to identifying all missing victims.

In chilling footage from that day, students and residents alike are seen reacting in real time to the Twin Towers being struck, capturing the shock, confusion, and heartbreak that swept across the nation.

Texas and Florida Death Row Executions Highlight Complex Legacies

Two death row inmates, Richard Lee Tabler in Texas and Glen Rogers in Florida, were executed after decades behind bars.

Tabler, convicted of murdering two men in 2004, used his final moments to express remorse directly to the victims’ families. Advocates highlighted his personal growth and mentorship efforts while incarcerated, raising questions about redemption and the death penalty.

Rogers, a self-proclaimed serial killer with convictions spanning multiple states, also delivered final words that included a surprising shout-out to former President Trump, which left witnesses confused. His crimes had deeply affected families across the country, and his execution marks another grim milestone in U.S. capital punishment history.

This version captures the essence of each story—9/11 DNA identifications, emotional historical footage, and recent death row executions—while keeping it readable and empathetic.