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Eye Opener: A look back on 9/11, 25 years later

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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The nation marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. This anniversary is a time to remember the events of that day and its lasting impact on the United States.

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The article marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
The attacks happened on September 11, 2001.
The event is described as a terror attack.
The attacks significantly changed America.
The article is part of CBS News' coverage called “Eye Opener.”
The anniversary is a moment of reflection for the nation.

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Inflation holds steady at elevated level as Iran war pushes up gas prices

September 11, 2026 • ABC News

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Inflation in the U.S. stayed high in August, mainly because the war in Iran caused gas prices to rise. Inflation was 3.4% higher than a year ago, which is above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

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Inflation was steady at 3.4% in August compared to the previous year.
The Federal Reserve aims to keep inflation around 2%.
Gas prices increased nearly 4% in August from July, making up about one-third of the total price rise.
Oil prices topped $100 a barrel due to attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East.
The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $4.29, over $1.30 higher than before the Iran war.
Grocery prices did not increase in August, keeping annual grocery inflation at 2.2%.
The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon to try to control inflation.
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August and grew in the three months ending in June, showing some strength despite inflation.

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Social Security COLA Update: What Today’s Inflation Report Means for Seniors

September 11, 2026 • Newsweek

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The U.S. government reported that the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is being calculated using new inflation data. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose 3.5% over the past year through August. This figure helps set how much Social Security payments will increase next year to keep up with inflation.

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The CPI-W rose 3.5% from August 2025 to August 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The CPI-W index level in August 2026 was 328.481.
Social Security COLA is based on the average CPI-W levels for July, August, and September compared to the same period two years prior.
75.7 million people receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits as of July 2026.
The 2027 COLA will be finalized after the September CPI-W data is released.
Recent Social Security COLAs were 2.8% for 2026, 2.5% for 2025, and 3.2% for 2024.
The COLA for 2023 was much higher at 8.7% due to elevated inflation earlier in the decade.
If the 2027 COLA matches the current average of July and August data (around 3.45%), the average retired worker could see an increase of about $72 per month.

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Triplets carry on father's FDNY legacy after 9/11

September 11, 2026 • ABC News

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Three brothers, Raymond, Billy, and Kevin Gormley, are following their late father William Gormley’s footsteps by pursuing careers as firefighters. William responded to the 9/11 attacks and later died from illnesses linked to that work, inspiring his sons to honor his legacy in the fire service.

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William Gormley was an FDNY firefighter who worked at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.
He developed health problems, including bladder and lung cancer, related to his 9/11 service.
William died in 2017 due to these 9/11-related illnesses.
His triplet sons—Raymond, Billy, and Kevin—were three years old when he responded to 9/11.
The brothers grew up attending medical appointments with their father but only later understood the illness connection.
William’s sacrifice is commemorated by a street named after him near his firehouse in Brooklyn.
Despite their father’s advice to choose less dangerous work, all three brothers aim to become firefighters.
The story reflects the ongoing impact of 9/11 on families and the continued commitment of first responders and their children.

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How President Trump will commemorate September 11 25 years after the terrorist attacks

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump will speak at a ceremony at the Pentagon to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The event will remember those who died on Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon.

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President Trump will deliver remarks at the Pentagon on September 11.
The ceremony marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks in 2001.
Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon during the attacks.
Americans will gather to remember the victims of the crash.
The event is part of the national remembrance of the September 11 attacks.

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US consumer prices stayed high in August as Iran war pushed energy costs up

September 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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US consumer prices stayed high in August, with inflation at 3.4%, unchanged from July. The increase is largely due to rising energy costs after the end of the US-Iran ceasefire. The Federal Reserve will use this information to decide on interest rates next week.

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Annual inflation rate in August was 3.4%, same as in July.
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) rose to 2.4% in August.
Energy prices increased due to the end of the US-Iran ceasefire.
Diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time.
Gasoline prices averaged $4.29 per gallon, $1.10 higher than last year.
Inflation concerns affect the bond market, with some yields at levels not seen since 2008.
President Trump announced a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win midterm elections, raising debate about its impact.
The Federal Reserve is deciding whether to raise or hold interest rates, which influence inflation and borrowing costs.

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Watch live: Vance, former presidents attend 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero

September 11, 2026 • The Hill

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Vice President Vance and former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden gathered in New York City to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony took place at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum near Ground Zero.

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The event commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Vice President Vance attended the ceremony.
Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden were present.
The location was the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Manhattan.
The museum is located next to Ground Zero, where the attacks happened.
The ceremony was held on a Friday morning.
The gathering honored the victims and remembered the events of 9/11.

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Trump to Republicans at midterms convention: "I am going to try to cheat like hell like they do"

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention. He encouraged support for Republican candidates in states that are important for control of Congress.

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President Trump addressed the Republican party during the midterm convention.
The event focused on rallying support for Republican candidates.
Key attention was on battleground states that could influence which party controls Congress.
The midterms are elections held between presidential election years to choose members of Congress.
Trump's comments included a controversial statement about cheating in elections.
The convention aims to unify and motivate Republican voters ahead of the elections.
CBS News covered the event and reported on Trump’s speech.

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WATCH: Americans turn grief into good on 9/11

September 11, 2026 • ABC News

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On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Americans remembered those who lost their lives by turning grief into acts of kindness, organized by the group 9/11 Day. President Donald Trump took part in ceremonies, including one at the Pentagon, honoring the victims and heroes of that day.

Key Facts

The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was marked on September 11, 2026.
An organization called 9/11 Day encourages people to do good deeds in memory of the lives lost.
There were ceremonies held at important locations, such as the Pentagon and Ground Zero in New York City.
President Donald Trump participated in the observance at the Pentagon.
Other events included remembrances at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The day was used to reflect on the tragedy and promote acts of kindness across the country.
The article also mentions increased security measures during the anniversary.
Coverage included stories of heroism and rebuilding efforts since 9/11.

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Americans will commemorate Sept. 11 in Shanksville, where Flight 93 crashed after flyers fought back

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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Americans will remember the events of September 11, 2001, at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This site marks where Flight 93 crashed after passengers on the plane attempted to stop attackers.

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The Flight 93 National Memorial is located in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001, after passengers fought back against hijackers.
The memorial honors the lives lost on that day.
September 11 is a day when Americans commemorate the attacks.
The passengers’ actions prevented further damage.
The event is covered by CBS News.
The ceremony is part of a national remembrance of the September 11 attacks.

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Trump's plans for September 11, 25 years since the terror attacks

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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President Donald Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. This event honors the victims and remembers the attacks that took place 25 years ago.

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The anniversary being observed is the 25th since the attacks on September 11, 2001.
President Trump will participate in a memorial event at the Pentagon.
The memorial is to honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks.
The attacks targeted locations including the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.
The event is part of national remembrance activities for 9/11.
CBS News is covering the event and reporting on President Trump’s plans.
The attacks led to significant changes in U.S. national security policies.

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Live updates: Trump, Vance, past presidents pause to remember Sept. 11

September 11, 2026 • The Hill

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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend a ceremony at the Pentagon to remember the victims of the September 11 attacks. Vice President Vance and past presidents will take part in a remembrance event at Ground Zero in New York City on the same morning.

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The events mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Four hijacked planes were used in the attacks, including two that hit the World Trade Center.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be at the Pentagon ceremony.
Vice President Vance will join former presidents at Ground Zero in New York City.
The country observes a moment of pause to honor victims of the attacks.
The remembrance ceremonies happen on the morning of September 11, 2026.
These events are part of ongoing national efforts to remember the impact of 9/11.

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Watch live: Trump commemorates 25 years since 9/11 in Pentagon speech

September 11, 2026 • The Hill

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President Donald Trump will give a speech at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The attacks happened in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, resulting in 2,977 deaths.

Key Facts

The 9/11 attacks took place on September 11, 2001.
The terrorist attacks happened in three locations: New York City, Arlington (Virginia), and Pennsylvania.
A total of 2,977 people died in the attacks.
At the Pentagon, 184 people lost their lives when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed there.
President Trump is speaking at the Pentagon on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
The speech is scheduled for Friday morning.
The event is part of the official remembrance of the tragedy.

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WATCH: An incredible story of brotherhood on 9/11

September 11, 2026 • ABC News

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The article shares the story of Joe Andruzzi, a former NFL player, whose three brothers worked as firefighters in New York City during the September 11 attacks. ABC News reporter Michael Strahan presents this example of brotherhood on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

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Joe Andruzzi is a former NFL player.
His three brothers—Jimmy, Billy, and Mark—were firefighters in New York City on September 11.
The story was featured by Michael Strahan from ABC News.
The article was published on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
President Donald Trump participated in 9/11 anniversary events at the Pentagon.
The anniversary marked many ceremonies and remembrance activities across the U.S.
The article is part of broader coverage that includes health impacts and rebuilding efforts post-9/11.

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The Smithsonian chief’s exit is a blow to democracy | Kimberlé Crenshaw and Jason Stanley

September 11, 2026 • Guardian US

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Lonnie Bunch III announced he will step down as the 14th secretary of the Smithsonian. His retirement follows pressure from President Trump’s administration to promote a more “patriotic” version of American history in Smithsonian museums.

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Lonnie Bunch III is the first African American and first historian to lead the Smithsonian.
The Department of the Interior sent a letter demanding action against what it called “radical institutional ideology” at the National Museum of American History.
The Trump administration wants the Smithsonian to focus on patriotic education that praises the nation’s founders and creates a shared national identity.
The Smithsonian’s historical exhibits include uncomfortable truths, such as the founders’ involvement in slavery and colonization.
The administration’s call for “patriotic education” resembles authoritarian approaches that use history to promote national pride and unity.
Critics say this approach limits a full and honest view of American history and undermines democracy’s value of political equality.
The article compares the current push for patriotic education to past efforts by fascist regimes to control historical narratives.
There is concern that government-supported institutions like the Smithsonian should safeguard democracy by presenting history honestly and fairly.

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How Ron DeSantis politicized Florida’s higher education by placing his loyalists at the top

September 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed many loyal supporters to leadership roles in state colleges and universities, significantly influencing higher education in Florida. These appointees often lack experience in managing universities but align with DeSantis’s political views, continuing his changes even after he leaves office.

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Ron DeSantis will leave office in less than four months, but his allies remain in powerful university positions.
Alex Kelly, a former deputy chief of staff and commerce secretary under DeSantis, is the leading candidate to become president of Pensacola State College.
Kelly’s salary is expected to increase from $186,000 to over $353,000 with this new role.
DeSantis’s administration targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and limited free speech on campuses.
Several DeSantis allies, including former politicians and education commissioners with little higher education experience, have been appointed as college presidents.
Most appointments were approved by boards dominated by DeSantis appointees, including a 17-member state university system board with 14 members he appointed.
Critics say these appointments prioritize political loyalty over academic experience or academic freedom.
Some faculty and students protested these appointments, especially at Florida International University and Florida A&M University.

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At 18 I Watched 9/11 in Horror, the Next Day I Made Life-Changing Decision

September 11, 2026 • Newsweek

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The article tells the story of an 18-year-old who changed their life after watching the 9/11 attacks. Inspired by those events, they enlisted in the U.S. Army, went through basic training, served in Iraq, and later returned to education to earn a degree and PhD.

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The author was 18 and a community college student studying early childhood education when 9/11 happened.
They lived near Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and saw flights stop after the attacks.
The experience motivated them to enlist in the U.S. Army within weeks of the attack.
Basic training was physically and mentally challenging, including running, workouts, and learning to use weapons.
They served as an M203 grenadier and worked in the XVIII Airborne Air Defense Artillery during the Iraq War.
One memorable moment was watching President George W. Bush declare war on Iraq while stationed in the desert.
After four years in the Army, they chose to leave because deployments no longer matched their original reasons for enlisting.
They later pursued higher education, earning both a degree and a PhD in community-related fields.

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The Ground Zero Scars Hidden in Plain Sight After 25 Years

September 11, 2026 • Newsweek

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This article explores how many physical reminders of the September 11, 2001 attacks still exist around the World Trade Center site 25 years later. A reporter found visible damage on a pedestrian bridge near Ground Zero and shares a guided tour showing how the area is now both a busy commercial space and a place holding the history of the attacks.

Key Facts

The pedestrian bridge connecting Liberty Street to the World Financial Center has visible marks caused by the Twin Towers’ collapse.
These marks are small dings and scrapes on the aluminum covering of the bridge, confirmed by past news reports.
The article includes a video tour of Ground Zero led by Glenn Guzi, assistant director at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.
The Port Authority has managed the World Trade Center site and was involved in its rebuilding.
Ground Zero is now a mix of commercial buildings and memorial space, preserving memories of 9/11.
People who lived through 9/11 in New York City shared personal memories, noting the city's quick return to normal operations after the attacks.
The article reflects on how the site still holds emotional significance despite redevelopment over 25 years.
The 9/11 Memorial Museum collects many tributes, but physical scars on nearby structures are less known.

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How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?

September 11, 2026 • CBS News

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The Trump administration is set to ban certain Canadian products, including alcohol, dairy, and motorcycles, starting September 29 in response to Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods. This ban will remove these Canadian products from U.S. shelves quickly, affecting availability, but some brands like Crown Royal have found ways to continue sales.

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President Trump announced a ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy, and motorcycle imports starting September 29.
The ban is a response to Canadian tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods.
Unlike tariffs that slowly affect prices, a ban removes the product from stores immediately once current stock is sold.
The ban only stops new imports; products already in the U.S. can still be sold.
Economists say the ban raises costs or limits choices for U.S. consumers, who may switch to domestic alternatives.
Crown Royal, a Canadian whiskey brand, moved its bottling from Canada to Alabama to avoid disruption.
The ban exempts Canadian whiskies imported in containers larger than four liters, allowing some continued sales.
The White House has not publicly commented on how the ban impacts consumer choices.

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Crowd Calls for JD Vance To Be Next President: What Polls Say

September 11, 2026 • Newsweek

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Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where some supporters called for him to be the next president. Polls show Vance leading other Republicans in primary preference, but he trails some Democrats in hypothetical general election matchups for 2028.

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JD Vance spoke at the Republican Party midterm convention organized by President Donald Trump.
Supporters chanted "48, 48," suggesting Vance as the potential 48th president after Trump’s second term.
Vance discussed topics like immigration, crime, and the economy during his speech.
President Trump encouraged voters to act as if he were on the 2024 ballot to support Republican candidates.
Polls show Vance leading other Republican hopefuls like Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, and Donald Trump Jr. in 2028 primary preference.
In general election polling, Vance trails several Democratic figures such as Pete Buttigieg, Jon Ossoff, Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris.
Vance has not officially announced a 2028 presidential run and says he will decide after the 2024 midterm elections.
Vance says President Trump often brings up the topic of 2028 publicly and privately, but Vance does not initiate those conversations.

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