News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
22 Sidley Lawyers Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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22 Sidley Lawyers Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
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Twenty-two Sidley lawyers have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon "500 Leading Litigators in America" guide. The annual listing recognizes leading U.S. litigators across a broad range of practices, including commercial litigation, appellate, antitrust, intellectual property, product liability, w
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25 Years After 9/11, ALPA Reflects on an Industry Transformed and the Security Work Still Ahead
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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25 Years After 9/11, ALPA Reflects on an Industry Transformed and the Security Work Still Ahead
MCLEAN, Va. -- Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), marked 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks with a ceremony at its Remembrance Garden, gathering to speak the names of those lost and to make sure this history is never allowed to fade
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25 Years After 9/11: Advancing Aviation Security Through Standards
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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25 Years After 9/11: Advancing Aviation Security Through Standards
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By Patrick Hughes, NEMA SVP of Strategy, Technical, and Industry Affairs
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember those who lost their lives in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. We honor the courage of first responders and recognize th
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AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Calls for Health Care Coverage for Responders and Survivors
September 11, 2026
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks:
On this solemn anniversary, the labor movement honors the memory of all those killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including the more than 600 members of our union
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Agencies Seek Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance and Issue Statement on Community Bank Engagement with Core Service Providers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Agencies Seek Comment on Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance and Issue Statement on Community Bank Engagement with Core Service Providers
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Alexandria, VA (September 11, 2026) -Today the National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (collectively, the agenci
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
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Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Con
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America First Legal Releases 9/11 Parent Toolkit to Help Families Teach Their Children About the Terror Attacks of September 11, 2001
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Releases 9/11 Parent Toolkit to Help Families Teach Their Children About the Terror Attacks of September 11, 2001
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Today, America First Legal (AFL) released a 9/11 Parent Toolkit, a comprehensive guide designed to help parents teach their children what happened on September 11, 2001, who carried out the attacks, and how failures in Amer
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ATA Celebrates America's Professional Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Celebrates America's Professional Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
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Sep 11, 2026
Washington-On Sunday, September 13, the American Trucking Associations will mark the start of the 38th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the nation's nearly 3.6 million professional truck drivers.
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra
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Beyer, Meeks, Neal Statement On Russia Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer, Meeks, Neal Statement On Russia Sanctions Legislation
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Rep. Don Beyer, Senior House Democrat of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Richard Neal, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means today issued the following statement after Republican leadership scheduled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioni
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Beyond Labor Day, Coast Guard East District targets illegal charters as Operation Safe Voyage enforcement push continues year-round
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Beyond Labor Day, Coast Guard East District targets illegal charters as Operation Safe Voyage enforcement push continues year-round
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For B-Roll video of Operation Safe Voyage in Washington D.C. click here
PORTSMOUTH, Va. -Following an intensive enforcement surge across mid-Atlantic waterways over the Labor Day
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Boston University: 25 Years Later, the Events of 9/11 Continue to Shape the World
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 12 -- Boston University issued the following news:
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25 Years Later, the Events of 9/11 Continue to Shape the World
BU experts on how the response to terrorist act has impacted geopolitics, intelligence, and so much more
September 10, 2026
Twenty-five years ago this week, on the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists boarded four American commercial planes bound for the West Coast and intentionally crashed them. Two of those jets--American Air
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Central Virginia Community College joins Tartan Transfer, opening new pathways for students in its 60th anniversary year
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Central Virginia Community College joins Tartan Transfer, opening new pathways for students in its 60th anniversary year
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As Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) celebrates 60 years of transforming lives across Lynchburg and the surrounding region, the college is opening an exciting new chapter for its students. CVCC has signed a Tartan Transfer partnership agreement with Radford University, givi
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers
The new MTC presidents and their companions will begin serving in January 2027
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new leaders for the Church's 11 missionary training centers worldwide. The following new MTC presidents and their companions will begin se
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Common Cause and Campaign Legal Center Sue Federal Agencies to Stop Illegally Intimidating Americans Who Observe or Record Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Common Cause and Campaign Legal Center Sue Federal Agencies to Stop Illegally Intimidating Americans Who Observe or Record Immigration Enforcement
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WASHINGTON -Common Cause and Michael Khalili, represented by Campaign Legal Center, are suing to end several federal agencies' illegal policy and practice of intimidating and retaliating against Americans who lawfully observe and reco
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Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County
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Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb in Evans, Georgia. Following the event, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:
"On this day 25 years ago, evil breached our
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Disney intern finds the magic behind the scenes
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Disney intern finds the magic behind the scenes
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Anna Richards, a junior majoring in marketing and economics, has always loved Disney World.
Her parents and grandparents took her on a trip from their Baltimore County, Maryland, home for the first time when she was 12 years old. This semester, she's returning for an internship through the Disney College Program.
"I remember thinking, 'This feels li
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DNC: In The States - Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 11, 2026
IN THE STATES: Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs
This week, all-too-eager-to-please Republicans and their wealthy donors gathered in Dallas to throw a multi-million-dollar "Trump-a-Palooza," worshiping Donald Trump's failed agenda that's skyrocketing costs, tanking our economy, taking health
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Fairfax County Public Schools: "We'll Take Care of Them": Military Families Find a Community in FCPS
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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"We'll Take Care of Them": Military Families Find a Community in FCPS
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It didn't take long for the kids to find each other.
Military-connected students arrived at Lake Braddock Secondary School from schools across Fairfax County. Many had never met. Soon, they were playing games, working on crafts, laughing, and making new friends.
The FCPS Military Families Welcome BBQ, now in its second ye
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Fairfax County Public Schools: Remembering September 11, 2001
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Remembering September 11, 2001
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Dear FCPS Families and Staff,
On this 25th Anniversary, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognizes the profound significance of September 11, particularly given our proximity to the Pentagon and the many military-connected families, first responders, and survivors we serve.
On September 11, 2001, terrorists carried out a horrific, coordinated attack on ou
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Fetterman Statement on 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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September 11, 2026
Fetterman Statement on 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
SHANKSVILLE, PA -- Following the wreath ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following image and statement:
"Hallowed ground here at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville commemorating 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist a
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From CDLs to Military Freight: The Work of Restoring Integrity to Trucking
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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From CDLs to Military Freight: The Work of Restoring Integrity to Trucking
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Sep 11, 2026Fraud has no place in trucking. Neither do unqualified drivers, sham training providers, or carriers that game the system.
The Trump Administration's new interagency crackdown is an important step toward restoring accountability. It also creates an opportunity to finis
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GCI Catalyst Project aims to tackle human rights issues with help of AI
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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GCI Catalyst Project aims to tackle human rights issues with help of AI
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Cher Weixia Chen hopes being mindful of human rights will one day be just as automatic as looking both ways before crossing the street.
The George Mason University professor is spearheading an innovative project she hopes will give educators and students, along with NGOs, government, technological, and business leaders, the tools
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Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Expanded Ninth District Drought Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Expanded Ninth District Drought Relief
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating more localities in Virginia's Ninth District as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought. As part of this action, the Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott and Wise are set for primary natural disaster area designations.
In resp
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Heinrich Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
"Today, we honor and mourn all those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, in the Pentagon, and in the fields of Western Pennsylvania
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Sept. 8, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Sept. 8, 2026
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Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty.
Staffer leads workshop on abstract watercolor techniques
Nathan (Nate) Popp, collections maintenance specialist in McConnell Library and Ross Galle
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Honoring America's Fallen: House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release:
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September 11, 2026
Honoring America's Fallen: House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C -- Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement:
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IDSA and ESCMID Release New Consensus Statement for Management of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release:
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IDSA and ESCMID release new consensus statement for management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases released Part 1 of new consensus statements for management of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, the leading cause of death from bloodstream infections globally. The
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International Dairy Foods Association, 77 Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable John R. Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
United States
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Iowa Education Dept.: Nine Iowa Teachers Honored as Third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 12 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Nine Iowa teachers honored as third-ever Regional Teachers of the Year
Representing each of Iowa's education regions, the nine outstanding teachers serve as finalists for the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year award
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The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers from across the state have been selected as the 2027 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year, followin
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Kaine Statement On 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement On 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"This is a solemn anniversary for all Americans, but it's especially close to home for
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Leonardo DRS Awarded $96 Million in Contracts to Provide Critical MK 41 Vertical Launching System Electronics Hardware
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Leonardo DRS Awarded $96 Million in Contracts to Provide Critical MK 41 Vertical Launching System Electronics Hardware
Delivering trusted electronics for naval combat system readiness
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that it has be
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Levine-Gormley STEM Scholars Take First Step at Stockton
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Levine-Gormley STEM Scholars Take First Step at Stockton
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Atlantic City, N.J. -For 16 Atlantic County Institute of Technology juniors, the college experience started early this fall at Stockton University's Atlantic City campus.
The students are the first high school cohort in the Levine-Gormley STEM Scholars Pathway Program, a $2 million initiative designed to create a pathway from high school to colleg
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Liberty Honors 9/11 Victims and Heroes With Memorial Stair Run, Special Convocation
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Liberty honors 9/11 victims and heroes with Memorial Stair Run, special Convocation
September 11, 2026 : By Logan Smith - Office of Communications & Public Engagement
Through multiple events on Friday, Liberty University honored the families, heroes, and nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Before sunrise, more than 300 cadets from Liberty's Army a
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National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Case to Overturn Anti-Worker Biden-Era Labor Board Decision
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Case to Overturn Anti-Worker Biden-Era Labor Board Decision
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NLRB's Cemex precedent conflicts with federal law, wrongly promotes abuse-prone 'card check' organizing to detriment of employee rights
Washington, DC (September 11, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation filed an amicus brief at the
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NATO commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 11 -- NATO issued the following news:
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NATO commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States
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On Friday, a solemn ceremony was held at NATO Headquarters in Brussels to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The event was attended by permanent representatives of Alliance nations as well as members of NATO's diplomatic, military, and international staff community.
NATO Deputy Secretary Genera
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New Data from The Vision Council: Rising Prices Prop Up Optical Market as Volume and Provider Confidence Soften
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release:
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New Data from The Vision Council: Rising Prices Prop Up Optical Market as Volume and Provider Confidence Soften
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Alexandria, VA (September 10, 2026) - The Vision Council today released two reports from its inSights Research Program covering the first half of 2026, Market inSights Q1-Q2 2026 and Provider inSights Q1-Q2 2026. Together, the findings paint a consistent picture o
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Objects, images tell Radford University's history
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Objects, images tell Radford University's history
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Radford University's rich heritage is told in many ways. In addition to shared experiences and memories, artifacts - physical objects, images and recordings - offer a deeper understanding of the people who are at the heart of its history.
Ashley Palazzo, head of Archives and Special Collections at the McConnell Library, displayed and discussed vario
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Patriot Pride in action: Men's volleyball gives back to Special Olympics Virginia
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Patriot Pride in action: Men's volleyball gives back to Special Olympics Virginia
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The Special Olympics Virginia Area 26 Volleyball Team can often be found in the stands at the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) on the Fairfax Campus, cheering on George Mason University's men's volleyball team. Recently, a group of Patriots returned the favor, joining the Area 26 athletes on their home court and volunteer
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PET/MRI Improves Presurgical Lesion Detection in Pediatric Epilepsy
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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PET/MRI Improves Presurgical Lesion Detection in Pediatric Epilepsy
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Media Contact:
Rebecca Maxey
(703) 652-6772
rmaxey@snmmi.org
QUESTION: Is PET/MRI more accurate than MRI alone in pediatric epilepsy surgery?
PERTINENT FINDINGS: In 79 pediatric epilepsy patients under surgical evaluation, MRI alone detected 26 inconclusive lesions, whil
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PETA to Boise-Based Albertsons: Stop Misleading 'Cage-Free' Egg Labels After New Video
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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PETA to Boise-Based Albertsons: Stop Misleading 'Cage-Free' Egg Labels After New Video
Boise, Idaho - PETA today sent a letter to Albertsons CEO Susan Morris at the company's Boise headquarters, urging the grocery giant to reevaluate its egg sourcing and to stop selling eggs with animal-welfare labels that mislead shoppers, including "cage-free" and "free-range
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Politico: Full Transcript - Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Ted Cruz:
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Full Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Sen. Ted Cruz: The message of President Trump tonight, pretend I'm on the ballot. If he can get those voters to come out, I think that could easily be the difference between Republicans winn
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Radford University brings regional economic and business leaders together to advance growth in the New River and Roanoke valleys
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford University brings regional economic and business leaders together to advance growth in the New River and Roanoke valleys
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That question was at the heart of a conversation Sept. 10 at Radford University, where state and regional leaders came together to talk about the future of the region and how communities, businesses, schools and other organizations can work together to build it.
Radford U
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Radford University marks third consecutive year of enrollment growth
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford University marks third consecutive year of enrollment growth
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Total enrollment rises to 7,917 students, with record-high retention rate
Radford University continues to demonstrate sustained enrollment momentum, marking its third consecutive year of growth and reaching 7,917 students for fall 2026.
Total enrollment increased by 80 students, or more than 1%, from fall 2025 and is up 105 stude
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Reflections from New Voices institute alumni: Myesha Phukan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices institute alumni: Myesha Phukan
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Bowen Darling
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Bowen Darling
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Emma Alves
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can pas
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can p
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices
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Save the dates for scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Save the dates for scoping period for Red Drum Fishery Management Plan review
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Red Drum is North Carolina's official state saltwater fish, and a popular one at that. Those who fish for Red Drum, also known as puppy drum, redfish, bull drum and channel bass, should save the dates for an upcoming scoping period, which includes four public meetings.
The NC Depa
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Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
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Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
"Today, I would like to pause and honor and remember all of those who were killed in New York, in Virginia, in Pennsylvania - all of the extraordinary first responders who lost their lives or put their liv
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Sept. 11, 2001: An AFMC Shared Story
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Sept. 11, 2001: An AFMC Shared Story
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The events of Sept. 11, 2001, had profound impact on a generation of Americans. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Northern Virginia. The unprecedented attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,996 people, marking it as the deadliest terrorist act in world histo
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Smith Statement on Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Smith Statement on Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
"Each year, we pause to remember the sacrifice and heroism displayed in response to the
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SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states logged into the Student Press Law Center's New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer expecting to learn about press freedom, but they say they took away so much more.
After two weeks of training and collaborating with their peers, they're now equipped with the
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ST Engineering IDirect Advances Intelligent Satellite Operations With New AI Capabilities
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- ST Engineering iDirect, a satellite communications company, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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ST Engineering iDirect Advances Intelligent Satellite Operations with New AI Capabilities
New capabilities for AI governance, operational control and rapid onboarding help operators simplify complexity, strengthen compliance and scale automation with confidence
Herndon, Va. - ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications,
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Step by Step: Embry Riddle ROTC Students Climb Daytona International Speedway's Stairs to Remember 9/11 Victims
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Step by Step: Embry Riddle ROTC Students Climb Daytona International Speedway's Stairs to Remember 9/11 Victims
Author Seth Robbins
Date September 11, 2026
Nearly 700 Embry Riddle ROTC cadets and midshipmen -- most if not all of whom were born after 9/11-- traversed about 2,100 steps at the Daytona International Speedway to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks 25 years ago.
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Structural Pressures Driving Distress, Challenges to Rural Healthcare, AI and Other Key Topics to Be Discussed at ABI's Healthcare Program Oct. 15-16 in Washington, D.C.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Structural Pressures Driving Distress, Challenges to Rural Healthcare, AI and Other Key Topics to Be Discussed at ABI's Healthcare Program Oct. 15-16 in Washington, D.C.
Alexandria, Va. -- ABI's 2026 ABI Healthcare Program, taking place at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-16, will focus on the future of healthcare and the latest on restructurings in this c
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Students examine the global impact of the 9/11 attacks in George Mason course
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Students examine the global impact of the 9/11 attacks in George Mason course
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On the first day of class, George Mason University history professor Meredith Lair asked her students a simple question: Where were you on 9/11?
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Lair is providing students with a chance to examine the event, not just as a turning point in U.S. history, but thro
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TheDream.US, MALDEF and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest Four DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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TheDream.US, MALDEF, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest Four DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies
Washington, DC - Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its latest lawsuits against states' tuition equity policies for Dreamers, with new complaints against Arkansas, the District of Columbia
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Third Semi-annual Back to Basics Conference Strengthens Financial Stewardship
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Third Semi-annual Back to Basics Conference Strengthens Financial Stewardship
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University reaffirmed its commitment to financial stewardship, compliance and professional development through the successful conclusion of its third semi-annual Back to Basics Conference.
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University of Denver: The Legacy of Sept. 11 - A Professor's Perspective
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 12 -- The University of Denver issued the following news:
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The Legacy of Sept. 11: A Professor's Perspective
As the United States marks 25 years since the deadliest terror attack in history, DU professor and homeland security expert David Goldfischer talks about its lasting impacts on international security.
September 11, 2026
Today marks a quarter century since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when four hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Cente
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University of Nebraska: More Than 400 Climb Memorial Stadium Steps to Remember 9/11
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 11, 2026
More than 400 climb Memorial Stadium steps to remember 9/11
By Troy Fedderson | University Communication and Marketing
Darren Barile was supposed to be at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
He was 3-and-a-half years old, traveling with family from Connecticut to visit his grandparents in New York City. They were headed to the towers that morning to shop, but were running la
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University of Virginia: Is Diet Culture Fueling a New Wave of Eating Disorders?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Is diet culture fueling a new wave of eating disorders?
By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu
September 11, 2026
If you spend much time on the internet, it may seem everyone is rapidly growing thinner. Discourse on celebrities' bodies can feed dayslong news cycles.
Until her Instagram account was restricted a year ago, an influencer charged $20 a pop for access to a community in which
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USA Rice and Samsung Welstory Strengthen Partnership in Korea
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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USA Rice and Samsung Welstory Strengthen Partnership in Korea
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - This summer, USA Rice and Samsung Welstory, a major South Korean food service and ingredients distribution company, partnered with a popular Western-style restaurant, The Malt House, to launch a new menu and sales promotion showcasing the versatility and quality of U.S. rice.
The three-month promot
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USS Oscar Austin Holds Change of Command Ceremony
NAPLES, Italy, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news:
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USS Oscar Austin Holds Change of Command Ceremony
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SOUDA BAY, Greece -
Cmdr. Gerry Sellars relieved Cmdr. David Nicolas as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during a change of command ceremony held aboard Oscar Austin on Sept. 10, 2026.
During Nicolas' tour, Oscar Austin maintained an unprecedented operational tem
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VCU School of the Arts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham to Step Down at End of Academic Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU School of the Arts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham to step down at end of academic year
Higginbotham's tenure, which started in 2020, has been marked by increased national recognition and transformative initiatives that will positively impact the university for many years to come.
By Debbie Farris
Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., has announced she will step down as dean of the Virginia Commonweal
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VCU: Hannah Stadtler Completes Her Ph.D. With a Mission to Understand HIV and the Brain
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Hannah Stadtler completes her Ph.D. with a mission to understand HIV and the brain
Her research was propelled by a Wright Center biomedical sciences initiative, and her M.D. is next as she continues in VCU's Medical Scientist Training Program.
By Christopher Richmond
Hannah Stadtler knew whom she wanted to work with before even arriving at VCU.
Without having set foot on campus, she had cold-e
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VCU: Leah Spangler Earns National Science Foundation CAREER Award
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Leah Spangler earns National Science Foundation CAREER award
Spangler, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, seeks to use light for controlling protein synthesis in real time to make nanomaterials and optoelectronics.
By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering
Biomanufacturing research at Virginia Commonwealth University is getting a boost from the National Science Foundation,
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VCU: Little Ram Pantries Receive Upgraded Technology to Help Address Student Food Insecurity
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Little Ram Pantries receive upgraded technology to help address student food insecurity
New sensors can show the inventory of each location and help monitor usage while preserving privacy.
By Brian McNeill
Sixteen Little Ram Pantries located across Virginia Commonwealth University's two campuses have received a technology upgrade, allowing students to view real-time photos of the pantries' cont
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Vindman Remembers the Lives Lost on September 11, 25 Years Ago
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Remembers the Lives Lost on September 11, 25 Years Ago
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) honors the lives lost on that tragic day.
"Twenty-five years ago, our nation was forever changed. On September 11th, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist attack EVER on American soil.
"Like so
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Virginia Democrats Launch Joint Fundraising Effort to Take Back Control of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Virginia Democrats Launch Joint Fundraising Effort to Take Back Control of Congress
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Virginia 'Red to Blue' candidates Elaine Luria, Shannon Taylor, and Tom Perriello team up to drive fundraising into pivotal swing state
Virginia Red to Blue candidates Elaine Luria, Shannon Taylor, and Tom Perriello are teaming up to launch the VA House Victory 2026 - a joint fundraising campai
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Virginia State Bar: Sara M. Gaborik Receives the Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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September 11, 2026
Sara M. Gaborik Receives the Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award
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Sara M. Gaborik has been awarded the 2026 Angela E. Roberts Advocate for Public Defense Award.
The award is an annual honor, established in 2025, to recognize exemplary members of the legal community who have worked and advocated throughout their career to improve the state of public defense in Virginia
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Virginia State University Named 2026 HBCU of the Year for Marketing Excellence
ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Named 2026 HBCU of the Year for Marketing Excellence
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VSU also earns Best Enterprise Campaign for its viral "Boots On The Ground" commencement celebration.
Virginia State University has earned two national honors in the inaugural 2026 Pulse Awards, including the distinction of HBCU of the Year, recognizing the University's strategic communications, compelling storytelling, an
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Virginia Tech Fralin Biomedical Research Institute: How do we know when cancer treatment works?
ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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How do we know when cancer treatment works?
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How do we know when cancer treatments work and when they don't? And how can we improve diagnostic technology and interpret the results so that every patient gets the right treatment at the right time?
For Christopher Hourigan, those questions get to the heart of precision medicine.
Hourigan, an oncologist and physician-scien
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W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.
September 11, 2026
Washington and Lee University's 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners, Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16, will be celebrated during Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 25-27. The award recognizes outstanding contributions
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Warner, Colleagues Press RFK Jr. on Diversion of Taxpayer Public Health Funding to Promote His Personal Brand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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September 11th, 2026
Warner, Colleagues Press RFK Jr. on Diversion of Taxpayer Public Health Funding to Promote His Personal Brand
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers regarding his use of time and resources for vanity projects as he fails to address the public health challenges facing A
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Washington & Lee University: Kevin Beanland to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Kevin Beanland to Deliver Lecture in Honor of His Appointment to the Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship
Beanland's talk, titled "Searching for Structure in Infinite Dimensions," will be held Sept. 29 in Science Addition, Room 214.
By Brian Laubscher
September 11, 2026
Kevin Beanland, professor of mathematics and associate dean of the College for administration at Washington and Lee Univers
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Western Carolina Power Earns Four Public Power Awards of Excellence
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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Western Carolina Power earns four Public Power Awards of Excellence
Western Carolina Power has once again been recognized for excellence in serving its customers and community.
WCP, Western Carolina University's community-owned electric utility, received four Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina for its accomplishments during 2025. The awards were presented in
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Yale: Then and Now, 'Tribute in Light' Pierced the Night Sky in Remembrance
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Then and now, 'Tribute in Light' pierced the night sky in remembrance
"Tribute in Light," the iconic light display in remembrance of 9/11, was co-created by Yale alumnus Richard Nash Gould. It will be on display this year, as well.
Sep 10, 2026
By Jim Shelton
In the dark days following the Sept. 11 attacks, a Yale alumnus helped the nation see a bit of light again.
Richard Nash Gould '68 '72 M. Arch. co-
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