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September 11, 2024

Kirby: 'No use in responding' to a 'handful of vets' on Biden's botched Afghan withdrawal

On the anniversary of 9/11, White House National Security Council communications adviser John Kirby dismissed responding to veterans who are critical of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.

September 11, 2024

Climate protesters interrupt Youngkin’s remarks remembering 9/11: ‘Disrespectful to our nation’

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared to take an untimely interruption in stride as climate protesters crashed his remarks on 9/11 remembrance.

September 11, 2024

9/11 FDNY chief's widow criticizes Biden at ceremony

Wife of FDNY Chief Gerard Barbara criticizes 'flippant' Biden remark, 'outrageous' plea deal.

September 11, 2024

On this day in history, September 11, 2001, US experiences the worst terrorist attack in American history

Americans and the world watched on this day in history, Sept. 11, 2011, as the U.S. suffered a series of shocking terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

September 10, 2024

Pentagon calls Iran's supplying of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia 'deeply concerning'

The Pentagon called the supplying of short-range ballistic missiles by Iran to Russia a "deeply concerning development" that could threaten European security.

September 10, 2024

Pentagon says Iran supplying Russia with ballistic missiles is ‘deeply concerning’

Pentagon press secretary Gen. Pat Ryder speaks to reporters Tuesday about Iran supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles, calling it a "deeply concerning development."

September 10, 2024

US and Iraqi officials drawing up plan that could see American troops pulling out as soon as next year

Washington and Baghdad are working on a plan to draw down the U.S. troop presence in Iraq as soon as next year.

September 10, 2024

Disney-loving couple spends buckets of money to get back into elite club

An Arizona couple who loves Disneyland lost their lawsuit against the California theme park after they were booted from the exclusive Club 33 in 2017 for public intoxication.

September 10, 2024

Survivor of 9/11 shares unparalleled story of resilience, bravery while fleeing 78 floors of the North Tower

On Sept. 11, 2001, Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, escaped from the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center when the building was hit by a hijacked plane.

September 9, 2024

McCaul says he will hold Blinken in contempt after State Department shrugs off his demands for testimony

Foreign Affairs Chairman Rep. Mike McCaul said he still intends to haul in Antony Blinken on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and will hold him in contempt of Congress if he does not comply.