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Investigators: FlyDubai Co-Pilot Planned to Crash Jet into Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport; PM Speaks with 'Hero' Captain
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Hundreds Mourn Fallen Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips at Funeral
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"Heroes get remembered but legends never die," KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. told hundreds at Trooper Hayden Phillips' Oct. 4, 2026 funeral after the 28-year-old was killed on an I-65 stop.
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School workers free raccoon stuck head-first in a dumpster hole
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At a Vidor City, Texas school, maintenance workers found a raccoon with its head stuck in a dumpster, gave it water from a plastic cup, then cut the metal free. The district called them behind-the-scenes heroes.
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Tarantino sets Cliff Booth novel for December 2026 release
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— Sep 15, 2026
Tarantino’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth novel publishes Dec. 8, 2026—Booth as war hero offering “clandestine services”—before Fincher and Pitt’s IMAX bow Nov. 25 and Netflix Dec. 23.
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Maya Lindstrom
Brad Pitt back as Cliff Booth is the main draw here. The book release date feels like a smart way to build extra interest before the film.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
US adds seventh moment of silence for 25th 9/11 anniversary
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— Sep 11, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the U.S. and its missions worldwide honored the 2,977 victims, first responders, and the resilience that followed with ceremonies from Tirana to New York and Suva. Officials highlighted global solidarity, paying tribute to the heroes who acted that day and reaffirming commitment to survivors and international partners.
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Cindi Wimberly
Where's the story about Mamdami?
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
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— Sep 10, 2026
Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.
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25th Anniversary of 9/11 Honors Victims and Heroes
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— Sep 10, 2026
On the anniversaries of Pearl Harbor, JFK's assassination, and especially September 11, 2001, Americans recall where they were and how those events reshaped the nation, with vivid personal recollections spanning generations. As 9/11 marks 25 years, stories focus on health effects for survivors and first responders, concerns about Islamophobia, and the enduring collective memory of that day.
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Boston College, Rutgers Honor 9/11 Hero Crowther
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— Sep 11, 2026
Boston College hosted Rutgers for its annual Red Bandanna Game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring BC alumnus Welles Crowther, the firefighter who helped save multiple lives that day. Both teams wore commemorative uniforms—BC with 'FOR WELLES' and red bandanna motifs, Rutgers with 'Never Forget' and patriotic helmet accents—while Crowther’s family and his Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition were highlighted.
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Tom Gallagher
His family must feel proud watching the Medal of Freedom get this kind of spotlight at the game.
Shreveport Boy, 13, Killed Shielding Sister
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Thirteen-year-old Sha’michal Russell was fatally shot while shielding his 3-year-old sister during gunfire at a Shreveport apartment complex; two other children were wounded, while his sister was unharmed. He will receive a posthumous Youth Heroism Award, and police have arrested two 19-year-old cousins in connection with the shooting.
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Some systems get stronger from shocks—here is how
Taleb’s framework gives investors, skeptics of top-down policy, and anyone building a career a way to court useful volatility instead of suppressing every stressor.
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Fentanyl Cases Yield Arrest, Prison Terms Across States
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A 40-year-old Waterbury, Connecticut, man was arrested after investigators say he repeatedly sold fentanyl and crack cocaine in New York’s Town of Northeast; he faces felony drug-sale and possession charges, with additional charges pending. Separately, a Middletown man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving cocaine and thousands of fentanyl packets, while an Arizona trafficker received a seven-year sentence after authorities found 75 pounds of fentanyl powder and a kilogram of heroin.
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West Bank spring diverted without authorization to ancient Herod pool
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— Sep 26, 2026
Israeli settlers diverted water from a spring serving the Palestinian village of Fasayil to fill a nearby ancient pool promoted as a tourist attraction, damaging Palestinian farmland. The land is reported to be privately owned, and Israel’s COGAT agency acknowledged the diversion was unauthorized and said it would investigate, amid broader efforts to control West Bank springs and heritage sites.
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Derek Foss
This unauthorized diversion shows how hard it is for locals to protect their own resources when rules get ignored.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Fulton Sheen Beatification Set for Sept. 24
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— Sep 14, 2026
Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification in St. Louis on Sept. 24 is framed as the culmination of a lifetime of priestly service, scholarly achievement, and a steadfast daily Holy Hour that underpinned his teaching and public impact; observers credit his influence on American Catholic life, including his TV ministry and writings, while supporters emphasize his heroic virtue and enduring spiritual legacy.
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Montana Teen Dies After Saving Sister in River
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— Sep 18, 2026
A 13-year-old Montana boy, Ephraim Dayley, died after rescuing his sister during a tubing trip on the Clarks Fork River near Fromberg; his body was recovered the following day after divers searched the river. Authorities say Dayley saved his sister, who made it to shore, making his death a heroic, yet tragic, outcome widely reported by local outlets.
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Swift Set for Academy Museum Gala Performance
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Taylor Swift will perform Oct. 17, 2026 at the Academy Museum's sixth gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
2026-27 SUVs, Minivans Get Head-to-Head Comparisons
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Automotive buying guides compare hybrid and conventional SUVs as well as family minivans, weighing price, efficiency, performance, space and practical features. The comparisons highlight trade-offs including the Sorento PHEV’s stronger ratings versus the Taos, the Cherokee hybrid’s lower fuel use versus the CR-V, the Palisade and Grand Highlander hybrids’ range and powertrain choices, and the Pacifica’s available all-wheel drive and fold-flat seats versus the Odyssey’s lower price and resale strengths.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Jill Biden Calls Fauci ‘An American Hero,’ Asks ‘Who Doesn’t Love Dr. Fauci?’
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— May 21, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci was dubbed an “American hero” on Thursday as he accompanied first lady Jill Biden for a photo op of children being vaccinated against the coronavirus. “Did you meet our American hero?” Biden asked as…
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Joy Behar Rejects Suggestion Pence Is a Hero: If He’s a Hero for Doing His Job, So Are We
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— Jun 17, 2022
“The View” co-host Joy Behar believes former Vice President Mike Pence does not deserve a special “hero” status for refusing to try to throw out the 2020 presidential election results. During a segment on Friday, Behar…
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NYT Strands September 4 Puzzle Features Heroes Theme
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— Sep 3, 2026
The NYT Strands puzzle for September 4, 2026 centers on heroic, rescue-oriented themes, using a six-by-eight grid and a spangram that confirms the overarching concept of heroes. Across multiple outlets, readers are guided with hints and the spangram HEROES, noting six theme words that fit the rescue/superhuman motif while offering tips to solve.
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4-Year-Old Hero Uses Amazon Alexa To Save Mom During Epileptic Fit
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— Sep 5, 2024
Lyla Leathem with a trophy and certificate for helping her mother. LEAH BIGGS VIA SWNS. “> A hero 4-year-old hero used an Amazon Alexa to get help after her mom had an epileptic fit. Quick-thinking, Lyla Leathem ran…
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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once
Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.
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Meghan Markle Talks About the ‘Devastating Reality’ During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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— Dec 14, 2020
Meghan Markle , the Duchess of Sussex, is celebrating the “quiet heroes” who stepped up in times of need during the coronavirus pandemic . Markle appeared in the annual “CNN Heroes” special on Sunday, where she…
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Patrick Swayze’s Widow Honors Her ‘Hero’
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— Apr 28, 2023
Actor Partick Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, opened up about her late husband. On Friday, Lisa Niemi Swayze, 66, appeared on the “ Today ” show and spoke about her “hero” and how she stood by his side during his…
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American Hero: Man Saves Neighbor from Fire 20 Years After Losing Family in Blaze
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— Sep 9, 2021
Mark Collum of Rowley, Massachusetts, is a commercial fisherman by trade, but after the events that transpired over the last weekend, he can add “hero” to his job description. His feat is all the more amazing when you…
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‘She’s My Hero’: Dog’s Barks at 3 in the Morning Save Her Owner from Raging House Fire
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— Aug 10, 2021
Maggie is a small, fluffy dog — perhaps not guard dog material, but she has proven herself to be a lifesaver. She lives with her owner Joel Rosa in a spacious home in Tangerine, Florida, and to him, she’s a hero. In the…
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Cruise Passenger Hailed A Hero After Saving Elderly Man
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— Jun 3, 2026
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger is being hailed a hero after saving an elderly man who fell from a pier during a cruise stop in Mexico. The incident happened May 19 while Carnival Jubilee was docked in Costa Maya, per…
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
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