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This Day in History on September 18: First Edition of New York Times is Published

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September 18th has been a date marked by significant events throughout history, shaping the world as we know it today. 1989: The Fall of the Berlin Wall Envisioned Although the Berlin Wall did not physically fall on September 18th, 1989, this date is significant because it was when the East German government announced the opening of border crossings, which eventually led to the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9th, 1989. This momentous announcement marked the beginning of the end for the Cold War, leading to the reunification of Germany and a new era of global politics. The Berlin Wall had stood since 1961, dividing families and friends, and its fall was a symbol of freedom and the triumph of democracy over oppression. 1793: The U.S. Capitol Cornerstone is Laid On September 18, 1793, George Washington laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. This building would become the seat of the United States Congress, housing the legislative branch of the federal

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ISP Releases More Information About I-270 Crash On Tuesday

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Drone footage provided by Brayden Cook Video Courtesy of Aubrey Claxton Willis Illinois State Police (ISP) released a preliminary investigation report on Wednesday morning concerning a multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. ISP said the incident took place on I-270 westbound near milepost 5 and involved a Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer (TTST) that caught on fire. According to ISP Troop 8, the initial fire in the TTST led to a series of events causing a chain reaction rear-end crash. A second TTST stopped directly behind the burning vehicle, followed by two passenger vehicles. A third TTST failed to stop, resulting in the collision. Three individuals were transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. In a statement, ISP also added this about the Tuesday afternoon accident: "All eastbound and westbound lanes of I-270 were shut down. I-270 westbound lanes of I-270 reopened at approximately 1:20 a.m. One lane

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Nitrogen tank leaks at West County Center, no injuries reported

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DES PERES, Mo. - There were no injuries after a nitrogen tank had a minor leak at West County Center on Wednesday morning. The Des Peres Fire Department responded to the scene after a security guard heard a sound coming from the tank and dialed 911. Officials say the tank was used to cool specialty [...]
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Man arrested for car break-in, shooting at gas station

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ST. LOUIS - A man was arrested after breaking into a car and firing a gunshot while at a Conoco gas station in north St. Louis County on Tuesday morning. Police say a man saw someone breaking into his car while he was inside the store on Page Avenue, just west of North and South [...]
Nick Gladney