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Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11 -- They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

9 hours ago

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next -- JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

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Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes -- New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.

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CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show -- The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.

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Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court -- She fled to Texas where abortions are illegal and now wants custody of the four-week-old baby.

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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons -- The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

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US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets -- Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.

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Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic? -- Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.

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Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US -- The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.

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More than 100,000 watch 49ers shock Rams in Australia -- San Francisco 49ers record dominant 27-7 victory over Super Bowl favourites Los Angeles Rams in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges' -- Eligible Americans in 30 states would begin receiving payments in October, funded by a surplus of fees, the White House said.

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In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran -- At the Pentagon 9/11 commemorations, President Trump praised the military and highlighted how their work is continuing with the war in Iran.

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Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention? -- The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

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Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11 -- The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

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Brother of Muslim police cadet killed in 9/11 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial -- Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.

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Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City -- Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.

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'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues -- Since the attacks, New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.

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Can Trump really pay $5,000 to every American adult? -- Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.

1 day ago

Four takeaways from Republican midterms convention -- The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

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Year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left -- The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead.

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A Canadian town's famous warm welcome doesn't extend to US ambassador on 9/11 anniversary -- Gander hosted stranded flyers on 9/11. Now some don't want Trump's envoy at their commemoration.

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Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi -- Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.

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Firefighters say this antioxidant helped them - their union warns it could be risky -- Glutathione, an antioxidant, has been offered as a treatment at some of the largest US wildfires in recent years.

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'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks -- In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.

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'We will never, ever forget' - Americans remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary -- Memorial ceremonies took place in New York City, the Pentagon near Washington DC and at Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why -- As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

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