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Six and a half million California workers will now have access to paid sick days, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Workers will be able to earn three paid sick days a year. Unfortunately, home care workers were excluded from the final bill. 

Commemorations around the country remembered the lives lost 13 years ago in the September 11 attacks.

President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a moment of silence to mark 9/11 on the White House lawn.

Today we mark the 13th anniversary of Sept. 11. As we honor the memories of the lives that were lost that day, we also should remember the thousands of people who are still suffering.

On the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here's a little "Throwback Thursday" recognition of the veterans who rebuilt the World Trade Center and became highly skilled members of the union building and construction trades through the Helmets to Hardhats apprenticeship program. 

Officials in Washington say the intensified attacks will add to problems Sunni extremist group faces as it tries to solidify control of its "caliphate."

The Tribute in Light illuminated the sky above lower Manhattan on Wednesday night, the eve of the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.