September 6, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 6, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
The National | Deadly cargo plane crash in Miami
Sept. 6, 2026 | An Amazon cargo plane barrels off the runway in Miami, smashing into cars and killing at least five people. Torrential rain forces states of emergency in Cape Breton. And, CBC News correspondents look back at their experiences covering the Sept. 11 attacks.
World · International · 13 publications
- 02
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
The strikes — a day after U.S. President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict as "small potatoes" — keep up a new tilt back toward fighting after six months of on-again, off-again war.
Business · United States · 7 publications
- 03
Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Politics · United States · 6 publications
- 04
Stevens scores three touchdowns as Roughriders beat Blue Bombers in OT thriller
The Saskatchewan Roughriders earned some breathing room in the CFL’s West Division standings with a thrilling 32-26 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
Sports · Canada · 2 publications
- 05
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's AfD hails a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.
World · International · 4 publications
- 06
Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west
The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north.
Climate · United States · 2 publications
- 07
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin
The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.
World · United States · 8 publications
- 08
Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz
Mohsen Rezaei's comments to Iran's state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships.
World · International · 3 publications
- 09
Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights
No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. The nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned residents and visitors to stay at least 2 miles from the active crater.
World · International · 2 publications
- 10
Armed man arrested after charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
Several people were injured when an armed assailant lunged at Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, campaign officials said.
Politics · United States · 1 publication