Vice President Vance spoke at the final night of the Republican National Committee convention in Dallas. His speech energized the crowd, and there is increasing talk about him possibly running for president in 2028.
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Vice President Vance delivered the keynote speech on the last night of the GOP convention.
The event took place in Dallas during the Republican National Committee’s gathering.
Attendees cheered with chants of “48,” referring to the possibility of Vance becoming the 48th president in 2028.
The speech was seen as a way for Vance to connect with the Republican base.
Discussions about Vance’s future presidential ambitions are growing within the party.
The base’s support will be important if Vance decides to run for president.
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The Republican midterm convention in Dallas highlighted strong support for President Donald Trump as the party prepares for challenging legislative elections in November. Trump promised a $5,000 payment to Americans if Republicans keep control of both the House and Senate, while Democrats held smaller rallies and protests nearby.
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The Republican midterm convention took place in Dallas, Texas, aiming to boost support for President Trump ahead of November's elections.
Trump urged voters to act as if he is on the ballot and promised a $5,000 dividend if Republicans keep control of Congress.
Concerns about the US-Israel conflict with Iran have impacted Trump’s approval ratings.
The Democratic National Committee did not hold a national convention but organized smaller protests and rallies in Dallas.
Democrats see opportunities to win seats in Texas, where they hope to challenge the traditionally Republican dominance.
Vice President JD Vance gave a keynote speech focusing on family values and praised Trump’s immigration policies.
Vance called for Republican unity despite some disagreements within the party.
Some Democratic candidates, like James Talarico and Abdul El-Sayed, are seen as energizing the party compared to national leadership.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, said he wants Senator John Fetterman to leave the Democratic Party and become a Republican. This statement followed Fetterman’s unexpected video speech at a recent Republican event.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
Oz ran against Senator John Fetterman in Pennsylvania’s 2022 Senate race.
Oz expressed a wish for Fetterman to change his political party from Democrat to Republican.
Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention.
This exchange reflects ongoing political rivalry and interaction between the two politicians.
The Republican National Committee holds events to promote their candidates and policies.
Pennsylvania is a key state with competitive political races.
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President Donald Trump led a pledge at the Republican National Convention asking supporters to vote in the November midterm elections. He encouraged attendees to vote as if he were on the ballot and emphasized the importance of voting to keep Republican control of Congress.
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The event took place during the Republican National Convention in Dallas.
President Trump led attendees in a pledge to vote on or before November 3.
He urged supporters to vote regardless of their registration status and said, "try to cheat like hell like they do."
Trump told the crowd to vote as if he were running, saying, "If you vote, you vote Republican."
The convention was the first-ever Republican midterm convention, aiming to energize voters ahead of the elections.
Republicans currently hold both the House and Senate majorities, which are contested in the midterms.
Vice President JD Vance and other Republican figures spoke before Trump closed the event.
Trump warned against left-wing opponents, calling them communists and radical leftists.
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Vice President Vance spoke at the Republican National Committee’s convention in Dallas and criticized James Talarico, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Texas. Talarico is competing against Republican Ken Paxton in the upcoming November election to replace Senator John Cornyn.
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Vice President Vance delivered a speech at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention.
The event took place in Dallas, Texas, on a Thursday evening.
Vance directly criticized James Talarico, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate.
Talarico is currently a state lawmaker in Texas.
He is running against the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, a Republican.
The Senate seat is currently held by Republican John Cornyn, who is stepping down.
The election for this Senate seat will be held in November.
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Federal authorities have issued a bulletin warning that foreign terrorist groups continue to encourage attacks in the United States, especially around the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI say terrorists, including ISIS and al-Qaeda, are still active and may use new methods like artificial intelligence and drones to plan attacks.
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Foreign terrorist groups release propaganda around 9/11 anniversaries to inspire attacks in the U.S.
The FBI is worried about terrorists acting with little warning around the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda have thousands of members worldwide and use social media to spread messages.
Domestic terrorists also pose a threat, often motivated by anti-government beliefs.
At least 16 people have been arrested recently in the U.S. for plotting attacks on behalf of ISIS or al-Qaeda.
DHS says the terrorism threat environment has become more complex since 2001, with attacks now sometimes carried out by small groups or individuals.
Terrorists are experimenting with artificial intelligence to create propaganda and explore ways to carry out attacks using explosives or biological agents.
Authorities are concerned about the use of drones by terrorists to help with attacks.
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Andrew Hastie, a former SAS captain and current politician, accepted an apology from Barnaby Joyce over a One Nation cartoon that called Hastie a traitor. However, Hastie criticized One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for not apologizing and said the cartoon insulted all veterans.
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The One Nation cartoon called Andrew Hastie a traitor multiple times, linking this to his testimony in a defamation trial.
Barnaby Joyce apologized to Hastie, saying he was not aware of the cartoon before it caused controversy.
Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, refused to apologize and kept the cartoon on her social media.
Hanson told critics to “take a chill pill” and defended the cartoon as insightful about politics.
Other politicians, including Jacqui Lambie and senior Liberals, criticized the cartoon and supported Hastie.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said calling Hastie, a veteran, a traitor was “tasteless.”
One Nation senator Sean Bell said the party did not need to apologize and accused Hastie of looking for conflict.
The cartoon depicted Hastie as a paranoid opposition leader controlled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four American planes. Two planes hit the Twin Towers in New York, a third hit the Pentagon near Washington DC, and the fourth crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers tried to stop the hijackers. Many Americans remember where they were that day and how it changed the country.
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On 9/11, hijackers took control of four US passenger planes.
Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, killing thousands.
A third plane hit the Pentagon, the US military headquarters near Washington DC.
The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after passengers fought the hijackers.
The hijackers intended to target the US Capitol Building in Washington DC.
The attacks caused deep emotional pain and lasting changes in the US.
The BBC interviewed Americans in Washington about their memories of 9/11.
The day is still widely remembered and discussed across the country.
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Younger and older Republicans disagree about whether the United States should go to war with Iran. This difference is noticeable at the Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention.
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The disagreement is mainly between younger and older members of the Republican Party.
The main topic causing division is the question of a war with Iran.
The discussion is happening at the RNC Midterm Convention.
Al Jazeera reporter Emma Withrow is covering the convention.
The issue highlights a split within the Republican Party based on age.
The article does not mention specific policies or actions planned.
The generational divide could affect party unity and future decisions.
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The U.S. Mint is releasing a special half dollar coin to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The coin features symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the words "NEVER FORGET," and aims to honor victims while educating younger generations about the attacks.
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The coin is called the 2026 Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar.
It shows the date "9-11-01" surrounded by "NEVER FORGET."
It honors those who died in both the 2001 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
The front shows the Statue of Liberty and inscriptions like "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "1776 ~ 2026."
The back shows Liberty passing a torch to a new generation and the phrase "KNOWLEDGE IS THE ONLY GUARDIAN OF TRUE LIBERTY."
Coins are made at the Philadelphia Mint and sold in rolls of 20 for $40 and bags of 100 for $100.
Preorders started on Thursday and end September 25; shipping begins December 3.
A recent survey found that many Americans believe younger people do not fully understand the events of 9/11.
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Life expectancy in the United States has increased to 79 years in 2024, reaching its highest level recorded. This rise follows a sharp decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, with improvements linked to lower death rates from diseases and fewer drug overdoses.
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped to about 76.4 years in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By 2024, life expectancy rose to 79.0 years, the highest recorded in the country.
The increase reflects reduced deaths from heart disease, cancer, and drug overdoses.
Obesity rates in the U.S. have declined from 39.9% in 2022 to 36.4% in 2026.
Americans are eating less processed food; processed food calorie intake dropped from 56% in 2017-2018 to 53% in 2021-2023.
Sales of organic food rose by 7% in 2025.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy mentioned the reversal of a 30-year decline in longevity at an RNC event.
Experts say longevity improvements result from many long-term factors, not just recent policies.
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Democratic lawmakers from New Mexico asked Apple and Google not to change the state's name on their digital maps to "New America," a name suggested by President Donald Trump. They want the official name, New Mexico, to stay the same on these platforms.
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New Mexico Democratic lawmakers sent a request to Apple and Google on Thursday.
They want the companies to keep the state's name as "New Mexico" on their map apps.
President Donald Trump suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America."
Trump shared an image with the name "Mexico" crossed out and replaced.
The request aims to prevent changes based on the president’s proposal.
The issue involves how digital map services display state names.
The move reflects political disagreement over the state's official name.
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During a speech at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention, Senator Ted Cruz criticized several Democratic politicians and made claims about their political beliefs. While Cruz spoke, someone in the crowd shouted that one of the Democrats “should be shot,” causing concern about threats of political violence. Democratic leaders and experts responded by condemning the threat and warning about the growing political tensions.
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Ted Cruz spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas and criticized Democrats Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed, and James Talarico.
Cruz accused some Democrats of supporting communism, Islamism, and Sharia law, which he called inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution.
During Cruz’s speech, a person in the audience shouted, “He should be shot!” referring to one of the Democrats mentioned.
El-Sayed has denied agreeing with controversial comments made by Hasan Piker regarding 9/11.
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell called the threat “chilling and disturbing,” emphasizing that political violence is unacceptable.
A political professor said the shouted threat is worrying but does not mean the entire crowd agreed with it or supports violence.
The incident happened as Republicans, including President Donald Trump, focused on progressive Democrats before the midterm elections.
Cruz also mentioned the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the terrorist attacks of 9/11, linking them to his political message.
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MPs in England and Wales will vote on a bill to legalize assisted dying for adults who have less than six months to live. The bill requires approval from two doctors and an expert panel but faces opposition due to concerns about protecting vulnerable people.
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The bill allows terminally ill adults to seek help to end their lives under certain conditions.
MPs previously supported the bill but it stalled in the House of Lords after many amendments were proposed.
Supporters say the delay causes unnecessary suffering for terminally ill people.
Opponents worry the bill does not protect vulnerable people enough from pressure or coercion.
The Church of England and Catholic leaders have spoken out against the bill.
Medical organizations express concerns about the bill’s safeguards.
Hospice charities remain neutral on assisted dying but highlight the need for better end-of-life care funding.
MPs will debate and vote on the bill’s main principles, with further stages if it passes the vote.
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New York marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a ceremony at Ground Zero attended by Vice President JD Vance, four former presidents, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor. President Donald Trump attended a separate event at the Pentagon and was not present in New York.
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The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was commemorated on September 11, 2026.
Nearly 3,000 people died in the 2001 attacks, mostly at the World Trade Center in New York.
President Donald Trump attended the Pentagon ceremony, not the New York event at Ground Zero.
Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents (George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton) were at the New York ceremony.
New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor, attended despite opposition from some right-wing groups.
A petition with over 100,000 signatures called for Mamdani to stay away, citing concerns about his affiliations.
Mamdani revealed documents about toxic air pollution in Lower Manhattan after 9/11, which caused lasting health problems.
More than 9,400 people have died from illnesses related to the attacks, including exposure to toxic dust.
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Vice President JD Vance’s speech at a Republican National Committee event was interrupted by a protester waving a Mexican and Palestinian Authority flag. Vance responded by telling the protester to leave the country and criticized the use of the Mexican flag during his speech.
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JD Vance spoke at the Republican National Committee’s midterm conference.
A protester interrupted his speech waving a Mexican flag and a Palestinian Authority flag.
Vance paused and told the protester to leave the country, saying he would buy the plane ticket.
Vance called the Mexican flag a "symbol of the far left" and said the protester should wave the U.S. flag instead.
An attendee shouted at the protester to “get out.”
The incident took place about halfway through Vance’s speech.
The event was reported as breaking news with more updates expected.
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President Donald Trump promised to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections. He did not explain how this money would be paid for or given out, and some Republicans and Democrats have criticized the idea.
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Trump announced the $5,000 payment during a speech at the Republican convention in Dallas.
The plan would cost over one trillion dollars, but no details were given on how to fund it.
The White House said the promise shows Trump delivers for Americans but gave no implementation details.
Some Republicans who want moderate and independent votes stayed away from the event or criticized the plan.
Legal experts say Trump likely cannot approve this spending without Congress, but Trump suggested he might not seek Congress approval.
Democrats called the payment promise empty, and some Republicans, especially fiscal conservatives, rejected it as vote-buying and bad fiscal policy.
Trump has made similar cash promises before, like $2,000 cheques and other payments, that did not happen.
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A bronze statue of Charlie Kirk was unveiled in Times Square, New York. The event led to confrontations between people who support Kirk and those who oppose him.
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A bronze statue of Charlie Kirk was revealed in Times Square.
The statue is life-size.
The artist who made it is Sergio Furnari, who was born in Italy.
Furnari spent $100,000 of his own money to create the statue.
Supporters and protesters clashed during the unveiling event.
Times Square is a popular public area in New York City.
The statue honors Charlie Kirk, a known public figure.
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Police in Michigan reported that a student crossing the street after getting off a school bus was almost hit by a car. The driver ignored the school bus’s flashing lights, which are meant to signal that children are crossing.
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The incident occurred in Michigan.
A student was crossing the street after leaving a school bus.
The school bus had flashing red lights on.
The flashing lights indicate that cars must stop for children crossing.
A driver did not stop and almost hit the student.
Police shared information about the near-accident.
No injuries were reported from this incident.
The event highlights the importance of traffic laws around school buses.
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