September 11, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 11, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Culture · United States · 4 publications
- 02
Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
General · United States · 3 publications
- 03
The National | America, Canada mark 25 years since 9/11
Sept. 11, 2026 | Americans and Canadians mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks shook the world. Jean Chrétien's fiery 9/11 speech both praises America and puts it on notice. And, Ukrainian President Volydmyr Zelenskyy's take on Canada-U.S. tensions. Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly newscast of CBC News.
General · US & Canada · 2 publications
- 04
Shelton to face Zverev for US Open title
Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday in the US Open semifinals.
Sports · United States · 2 publications
- 05
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
World · International · 3 publications
- 06
Federal court rejects Trump administration order keeping Michigan coal plant open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
Politics · United States · 5 publications
- 07
In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran
At the Pentagon 9/11 commemorations, President Trump praised the military and highlighted how their work is continuing with the war in Iran.
World · United States · 4 publications
- 08
Brewers clinch playoff berth after scoring 20 in win over Reds
Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors’ best team.
Sports · International · 2 publications
- 09
Zelenskyy describes Canada-U.S. tensions as 'strange,' draws comparison to Ukraine and Russia
World · US & Canada · 1 publication
- 10
US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Ben Shelton defeats Frances Tiafoe in four sets – as it happened
Shelton wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach first major final Zverev takes out Khachanov in straight sets to make final Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph First set: *Tiafoe 1-2 Shelton (*denotes next server) Shortly after crunching his first ace of the night, 123mph down the middle, Shelton faces his first pressure point of the night at 30-all. He then makes an unforced error off the backhand for 30-40 and will face his first break point, but he rattles off three quick points…
General · United States · 1 publication