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This Day in History on September 11: 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On this day, September 11, 2024, we look back on significant events that have shaped our history. The most impactful event of this date stands out prominently: the September 11 attacks in 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the extremist group al-Qaeda, which had a profound impact on the world. On September 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked. Two of these planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, leading to their collapse. A third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to overcome the hijackers. The attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and significant global repercussions, including the launch of the War on Terror and the invasion of Afghanistan. While the September 11 attacks dominate the historical significance of this date, there are other notable events spanning various categorie
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Florissant police officer stole nudes during traffic stop, lawsuit says
Attorney Rick Voytas says the FBI is investigating the unnamed officer
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Queen to reissue their self-titled debut album, along with collector’s edition box set
Queen fans will soon be able to experience their 1973 debut album in a whole new way.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release a remixed and…
Man who jumped from stolen vehicle found dead in Missouri River in St. Charles County
The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man as 23-year-old Montez Patterson of the St. Louis area.
St. Louis gets a new FBI Special Agent in Charge
IT ONLY AIRED ONCE: Budweiser's iconic Clydesdales pay tribute to 9/11 in Super Bowl ad
States are pushing back with anti-labor laws as union popularity grows, policy experts say
Growing union organizing across the country has triggered an anti-labor legislative response in some states, but cities and counties are increasingly pushing back, a new report found. The report, released this month by the New York University Wagner Labor Initiative and Local Progress Impact Lab, a group for local elected officials focused on economic and racial justice issues, […]
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Cellular Telephone Exhibit
Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]
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Revisiting Adam Wainwright's bizarre story around the 9/11 attacks
Years before he debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Wainwright had a bizarre experience and perhaps a life-saving twist of fate around the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Disappointing news for those of us who like to take their dogs out to Brommelsiek Park by Weldon Spring, they are removing the pond from the dog area.
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Missouri Supreme Court rules abortion to stay on state’s Nov. 5 ballot
A majority of the seven-member court ruled that the measure should stay on the ballot.
GOP legislator’s son asks Supreme Court to order inquiry into donations to Missouri AG
Eight months into his term as Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey withdrew his office from defending a state agency being sued by a legislator’s son for disability discrimination. A few months earlier, his campaign and an affiliated political action committee accepted more than $150,000 in donations connected to a witness in the case. Incensed by […]
Commentary: St. Louis Alderman Provides Opinions About Voters Deciding Fate Of Amendment 3
ST. LOUIS – Earlier today, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that voters will have the final say on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 will enshrine reproductive rights across our state if it passes. The court ruling is a victory for those who support democracy and everyone who believes that the right to make personal healthcare decisions should remain in the hands of individuals, not the government. “I couldn’t be more excited!” Alderman Aldridge stated as he read the news. We’ve all been fighting for this moment, and it’s finally here. The grassroots effort to get Amendment 3 on the ballot has been inspiring. People from every corner of Missouri poured their hearts and souls into this movement, collecting signatures, raising awareness, and ensuring we could bring this critical issue directly to the voters. "I can’t help but think back to when my colleagues in the Missouri House said that it doesn’t matter what they think about voter ID laws because
What was St. Louis like on 9/11/2001?
St. Louis, like the rest of the nation, mourned and showed solidarity following the 9/11 attacks, with citizens organizing marches, donating blood, buying American flags, and the Cardinals returning to play with a stirring speech from Jack Buck.
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