{
  "id": 6756501,
  "title": "US Marks 25th Anniversary of the Fateful 9/11 Attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/us-marks-25th-anniversary-of-the-fateful-9-11-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:51:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/11/us-marks-25th-anniversary-9-11-attacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the United States is commemorating the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. The attacks, carried out by Al Qaeda, resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people and had a profound impact on the country's security, foreign policy, and social landscape. The morning of September 11 started like any other, but at 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Within hours, both the South Tower and the Pentagon were also targeted, with Flight 77 crashing into the building and Flight 93, after passengers attempted to regain control, crashing in a Pennsylvania field. The South Tower collapsed at 9:59, followed by the North Tower at 10:28. President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance and living former presidents participated in events in New York. The tragedies continue to impact those who responded, as thousands of emergency workers developed serious illnesses due to exposure to dust and toxic materials at Ground Zero. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the nation's transformation since the attacks and the ongoing consequences that still affect Americans today.",
  "summary": "The United States commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks this Friday, a date that forever changed the country’s life and redefined its relationship with security, foreign policy, and the world. A quarter of a century later, nearly 3,000 people continue to be remembered as the direct victims of that day, while […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}