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Poll finds many US adults view 9/11 as significant historic event

A recent poll shows that 47 percent of American adults view the September 11 attacks as one of the most significant historic events in their lives.

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Changes allow airport gate access for passengers' loved ones

New security rules will allow loved ones to accompany travelers to airport gates in the U.S.

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Efforts underway to identify remains from Ground Zero using advanced technology

New York officials are using advanced technology to identify the remains of over 1,000 victims from the September 11 attacks.

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Drone display symbolizes victims of 9/11 attacks over New York City

A drone display with 2,977 drones was organized over New York City to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

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Grace Tame apologises for characterising comments on Israeli women as propaganda

Grace Tame apologised for her comments characterising the rape of Israeli women as propaganda, stating her remarks were misinterpreted.

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Impact of September 11 attacks on American society

Judy Woodruff visited the September 11 Memorial to explore the lasting effects of the attacks on American life.

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PBS News crews reflect on filming the Pentagon attack and its lasting impact

PBS News crews reflect on their experiences filming the Pentagon attack and its lasting impact as the 25th anniversary approaches.

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Pilot discusses potential sacrifice to stop hijacking of Flight 93

Pilot Heather Penney reflects on her potential sacrifice to stop the hijacking of Flight 93.

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Residents of Sand Branch face challenges with clean drinking water

Residents of Sand Branch face challenges with clean drinking water and were affected by a recent fire that damaged structures and led to evacuations.

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Sand Branch, Texas, faces clean drinking water issues after recent grassfire

A grassfire in Sand Branch, Texas, has led to a lack of clean drinking water for residents.

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Pilot killed in plane crash near regional airport in Florida

A pilot was killed in a plane crash involving a Mooney M20F aircraft near a regional airport in Florida.

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NTSB briefs on Amazon Air crash at Miami International Airport

An Amazon cargo jet ran off a runway at Miami International Airport, resulting in the deaths of five people in a van.

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Amazon cargo plane crashes off runway at Miami airport, five confirmed dead

An Amazon cargo plane crashed off the runway at Miami airport, resulting in five deaths and several injuries.

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Fireworks explosion in central Mexico results in 10 deaths and 64 injuries

A fireworks explosion in central Mexico resulted in 10 deaths and 64 injuries.

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Ceiling collapses in Kennedy Center's grand foyer, no injuries reported

A portion of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed, but no injuries were reported.

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Pulp mill in Washington has history of safety complaints and maintenance issues

A pulp mill in Washington state experienced a chemical tank collapse that resulted in 11 fatalities, with a history of safety complaints and maintenance issues.

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Rescuers find two workers in hydropower tunnel after floods in Nepal

Rescuers found two workers alive in a hydropower tunnel in Nepal after severe floods impacted the region.

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Gloria Steinem, prominent activist for women's rights, has died

Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the women's rights movement, has passed away at age 92.

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Activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a significant figure in the feminist movement, has died at the age of 92.

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Author and activist Gloria Steinem passes away at 92

Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the U.S. women's movement, has passed away at the age of 92.

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Gloria Steinem dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the U.S. women's movement, has died at age 92.

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Gloria Steinem, journalist and activist, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a prominent journalist and activist in the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92.

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Gloria Steinem, prominent women's movement figure, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, a key figure in the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92.

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Gloria Steinem, influential feminist leader, has died at age 92

Gloria Steinem, a key figure in second-wave feminism, has died at the age of 92.

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Feminist leader Gloria Steinem has died at 92

Feminist leader Gloria Steinem has died at 92.

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One person dead, several unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flooding

A flash flood in Bright Angel Creek has resulted in one death and several individuals missing, prompting rescue efforts in the Grand Canyon.

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15 hikers reported missing following flash flooding in Grand Canyon

15 hikers are missing due to flash flooding in the Grand Canyon, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

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Ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, resulting in multiple casualties

A ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in multiple casualties and ongoing search efforts.

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Sarah Ferguson moving back to UK after time in Switzerland

Sarah Ferguson is moving back to the UK after living in Switzerland following controversies related to her associations with her ex-husband and a convicted sex offender.

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Woman grows flax to create her own linen dress at home

Eve Ogden Schaub is growing flax at home to create a linen dress and sharing her process on Instagram.