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Times of India - US News

US - Sep 11, 2026 - California officers found 194 abandoned Dungeness crab traps off two rivers; violations wasted hundreds of crabs and brought four-year permit suspensions - Two fishermen faced license suspensions and permit revocations for four years. Wildlife officers recovered 194 abandoned Dungeness crab traps off the coast. These traps caused significant waste and entanglement risks for marine wildlife. Investigations revealed serious violations including untagged gear and missed servicing requirements. This action highlights the ongoing problem of ghost fishing and its environmental impact.

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Murders planned before: Indian-origin California woman Anila Baby, charged with killing two of her best friends in separate attacks, appears in court

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US - Sep 11, 2026 - Twenty-five years after 9/11, the World Trade Center's final office tower is rising; the 55-story, 1,226-foot building will become American Express's global headquarters in 2031 - Construction has officially begun on the last commercial office tower at the World Trade Center site. This impressive 55-story structure will be the new global headquarters for American Express. Spanning nearly two million square feet, it's projected to be fully operational by 2031, contributing billions to the economy and creating thousands of new jobs. This marks a pivotal milestone in the site's redevelopment after 25 years.

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In 2024, Michigan Tech used treated waste glass to build stronger roads; a 6% mix raised stability by 42.3% and skid resistance by 38.6%

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Couple climbs a San Francisco cliff to watch the sunset; rising tide trapped them with only 4% phone battery left before firefighters pulled them to safety

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Meet Neha Blunt: The 13-year-old New Jersey coder whose water-saving campaign has reached 1 million people and helped save an estimated 20 million gallons

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After Trump, who? JD Vance leads GOP succession talk; Rubio, DeSantis also draw support

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In 1986, Warren Buffett bought a 400-acre Nebraska farm for $280,000; nearly 40 years later, his son is farming there and championing soil conservation instead of managing billions

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Meet Cliff Linster, the Wyoming fossil collector whose bizarre Jurassic "squid" sat for 30 years before being recognised as a new species to science

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US federal court rules residents of a Mississippi town with a population of 150,000, don't have a constitutional right to lead-free water

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Virginia teacher and her husband feared their farms could become subdivisions or data centres; then he died, but she protected 215 acres with limits that bind future owners

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A San Francisco house worth about $4.4 million changed hands through 8 disputed deeds in little over a year; the city has now sued to cancel them all and restore the property record

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Indian-origin taxi driver drove New Yorkers for free for 40 days after 9/11

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In 2002, San Antonio turned a 1,308-acre Air Force base over to Brooks for redevelopment; 24 years later, after 3,000+ jobs, it is expanding beyond the base with 243 acres

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From 1947 to 1970, uranium mines supplied America's defense program; decades later, Montana sealed 20 hazards at five abandoned sites while bat gates preserved wildlife access

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In the 1950s, Hugo Meyer began buying abandoned Vermont farmland to grow timber; his family has now helped permanently protect more than 18,000 acres from development

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A former AT&T worker used employee access for SIM swaps; prosecutors say the conspiracy tried to steal nearly $600,000 from victims' bank accounts

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Indian man on student visa in US sentenced to 30 months for defrauding Vietnam veteran

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While surveying a California creek for threatened red-legged frogs, a scientist spotted what looked like a rock; it was an intact mastodon molar estimated to be 10,000 years old

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Indian national charged in US for allegedly posing as American to vote

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They wore wigs and makeup to pose as NFL players; fake identities helped them secure nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans

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In 2023, a US engineer put a miniature water-treatment plant beneath the sink; the under-$500 unit converted 20% of household greywater into drinking water

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More than 1,000 volunteers built a four-bedroom house in just 50 hours; the unusual effort launched a 35-home community in San Antonio

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A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world

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Dating to 1898, Nipomo's oldest church served the California town for over a century; 128 years later, its owners donated it to become a museum, event venue and visitor center

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In 1948, Oregon buried geothermal pipes beneath a steep section of US 97 to melt three inches of snow an hour; the system operated for nearly 50 years before its iron pipes corroded

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Las Vegas developers bought 940 acres of former federal desert for $94 million; the site is set to become a 6,000-home community with first homes expected in 2028

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In 1998, Minnesota installed 76 automatic de-icer nozzles on an ice-prone Mississippi River bridge; winter crashes later fell from 31 to 10, a 68% reduction

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In 1998, researchers used fluorescent tracers in Boston's Fort Point Channel to track polluted sediment; water flushed in 1–2.7 days, but particle removal ran 10 times faster than lab tests

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9/11, 25 years later: Photos that captured a day that changed the world

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In 2016, US dairy farmers dumped 43 million gallons of milk, the largest recorded loss in at least 16 years, as production outran the plants able to process it

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In 2018, Burberry disclosed destroying £28.6 million of unsold clothing, perfume and accessories; the company said the practice helped protect brand exclusivity

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Can you now enter a US airport gate without a ticket? FAQs on post-9/11 rules

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In the 1950s, Florida landscapers introduced an Asian ornamental tree; decades later, soapberry bugs feeding on it had beaks about 30% shorter than those on native balloon vine

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Before 9/11, US knew Bin Laden was a threat. India-Pakistan tensions were the bigger worry

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Kansas student lost his class ring during a snowball fight with his future wife: 53 years later, when campus workers dug it out, the couple happened to be passing through the city

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In 2019, Los Angeles County coated streets across a 0.64-square-kilometer neighborhood; surfaces were up to 9°F cooler, but ten months later the cooling effect had fallen by about 1.8°F

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Miami flight overrun: Plane touched down at nearly 300 kmph despite high-speed warning

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In 1914, Tom Yawkey's uncle bought Cat Island and nearby coastal land in Georgetown County; decades later, the 24,000-acre preserve sheltered woodpeckers and wetland birds

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Around 1,700 passengers boarded a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise and waited on the ship in Vancouver; two days later, the entire sailing was canceled

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Six houses, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags: How a $250 million crypto fraud allegedly funded a luxury life

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After Trump renamed Lake Ontario 'Lake America,' a Pennsylvania Republican now wants Lake Erie renamed 'Lake Pennsylvania'

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Saudi crown prince allegedly asked Trump to hit Houthis; US president declined: Report

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After 9/11, Canada's tiny town of Gander sheltered 7,000 Americans for days, providing food and refuge as 38 planes landed there following the attack

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In 1976, a Vermont town buried a time capsule that included a joint, a garter belt and birth-control packaging; 50 years later, it opened it and plans a new one for 2076

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JD Vance defends Usha's heritage, hits out at Michigan Senate candidate El-Syed

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In 1976, a Texas Czech festival began as a fundraiser; 50 years later, couples married that year returned to its parade as grandparents with their children and grandchildren

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Maduro's wife seeks house arrest, cites heart condition, weight loss

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$5,000 DBT scheme in US: Trump says Congress' approval not needed for payout

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Edith Wharton bought 113 acres for $40,600 and designed every part of her Massachusetts estate; it is now a protected literary landmark

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OpenAI agents used 10+ sites for unsanctioned communication: Report

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Meet Eric Thompson, the 39-year-old Texas engineer who has collected 5,000 condiment packets, including nearly 400 Taco Bell designs and a toothpaste sachet from 1950

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In the 1880s, Adolph Sutro built a 22-acre San Francisco estate filled with hundreds of statues and opened its gardens to the public; the mansion was later demolished and the land became a park

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8.5 hours of sleep, 3 hours of reading, 15-minute afternoon nap: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby shares his daily routine

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