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WATCH: Trump, military officials mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon WATCH: Trump, military officials mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon 09/11/2025 08:30am • Americans marked 24 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed joined dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsy Today in History: September 11, al-Qaeda attacks the United States 09/11/2025 04:10am • Today in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 11, the 254th day of 2025. There are 111 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of the planes into New York’s World Trade Center, The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college 09/11/2025 12:18am • Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in a targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at Utah Valley University, authorities said. Kirk co-founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and was a close ally of President Donald Trump. No one was in custo South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko 09/10/2025 06:38pm • JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa will open a new inquest into the 1977 death in police custody of iconic anti-apartheid figure Steve Biko, state prosecutors said Wednesday. The inquest will be officially registered in court on Friday, the anniversary of Biko's death nearly a half-century ago. Sout Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11 Volunteers prep millions of meals for fellow New Yorkers on 24th anniversary of 9/11 09/10/2025 05:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When longtime friends David Paine and Jay Winuk set out to encourage people to take part in volunteer and service projects on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, their goal was simple: to turn a day of unimaginable tragedy into a day for doing good. Now, as the nation pr Trump loves the spotlight that comes with sports. He especially loves when it's on him Trump loves the spotlight that comes with sports. He especially loves when it's on him 09/10/2025 11:12am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn't stand to cede the spotlight in 2020 as the Washington Nationals opened their pandemic-shortened season at home against the New York Yankees by having Dr. Anthony Fauci throw the first pitch. ″I think I’m doing that on Aug. 15 at Yankee Stadium, Today in Sports - Pete Rose becomes the all-time hit leader with 4,192, breaking Ty Cobb’s record 09/10/2025 10:10am • Sept. 11 1886 — The Mayflower defends the America’s Cup by beating Britain’s Galatea in two straight heats. 1937 — Don Budge beats Gottfried von Cramm in five sets to win his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. Budge wins 6-1, 7-9, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. 1964 — ABC television cancels Fight of t The Latest: New Chicago ICE campaign prompts confusion over Trump’s plans for federal intervention 09/08/2025 08:21pm • The Department of Homeland Security announced the start of a new immigration operation Monday in Chicago called “ Operation Midway Blitz,” stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety over a possible federal intervention in the nation’s third-largest city. President Donald Trump said Monday that he Rookie Basallo's walk off solo homer lifts Orioles past Dodgers 2-1 Rookie Basallo's walk off solo homer lifts Orioles past Dodgers 2-1 09/05/2025 10:46pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Samuel Basallo hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win. It was his second homer since Saturday, on a 1-2 pitch that travelled 433 f Today in Sports - Week Ahead, September 5 - 11 09/04/2025 10:00am • Sept. 9 1909 — Jack Johnson retains his heavyweight boxing title when he fights Al Kaufman to a no decision in 10 rounds at Coffroth’s Arena, San Francisco, California. 1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Ali Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here's everything to know about the show Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here's everything to know about the show 08/30/2025 09:30am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is extending her dominance of this year's MTV Video Music Awards and has been added as a performer, show organizers announced Saturday. The Grammy-award winning musician leads this year's VMA nominations with 12 nods, including artist of the year and best album for Giants to host Yankees in 2026 MLB opener on March 25, earliest domestic season start 08/26/2025 01:00pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The San Francisco Giants will host the New York Yankees to start Major League Baseball's season on March 25, the earliest opening day other than international games. MLB said Tuesday the other 28 teams open the following day, with Kansas City at Atlanta, Minnesota at Baltimore, Was Saints coach Kellen Moore says his QB decision will be 'challenging' after 28-19 loss to the Broncos 08/23/2025 07:34pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Kellen Moore will have to decide soon whether rookie Tyler Shough or second-year pro Spencer Rattler should be New Orleans' starting quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season. As the preseason wrapped up with a 28-19 loss to Denver on Saturday, the choice was anyt Boston College coach Bill O'Brien hopes Alabama transfer Dylan Lonergan will end QB shuffle 08/21/2025 01:51pm • BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has a new quarterback, and coach Bill O’Brien hopes this one can last for a while. O’Brien has tabbed Dylan Lonergan as his starter, picking the Alabama transfer over incumbent Grayson James. Lonergan, who has three years of eligibility left, will be the Eagles’ A timeline of events in Afghanistan in the four years since the Taliban’s takeover 08/15/2025 01:17am • Here is a look at key dates since the Taliban returned to power four years ago, as United States and NATO forces withdrew from the country: ___ 2021 Aug. 15: The Taliban march into Kabul, returning to power after two decades as internationally backed President Ashraf Ghani flees the country. Aug. 2
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