How a phone call saved a life on 9/11
By PBS NewsHour
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Rob Hargis never expected to receive a call from his college roommate while in the Situation Room during the Sept. 11 attacks. But that phone call ended up saving someone who was trapped in the World Trade Center. Hargis, who was the senior duty officer in the White House Situation Room, shares the story of the "peculiar" call and how it helped inform first responders who were working to rescue people. Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe
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