Gov. Gavin Newsom is widely expected to retain his position. Plus, House Democrats push for tax hikes, Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall, we may find out more about the next iPhone and Broadway is back.

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President Joe Biden heads to California to back the Democratic governor. Plus, an explosion collapses an apartment building in Atlanta, Prince Andrew heads to virtual court over a sex abuse lawsuit against him, the NFL's Week 1 wraps up and the Met Gala returns with new requirements.

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How has a generation with no memory of 9/11 come to understand the event and its aftermath? Gen Zers across the nation share how their specific identifies and lived experiences, family histories, and the U.S. public education system have shaped their understanding of what happened—and is still happening. USA TODAY's Grace Hauck reports. Read her story here.

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The terror attacks changed America and the world. We reflect on the day itself. Plus, Bergen Record photojournalist Tom Franklin discusses the most famous 9/11 picture, loved ones look back, Muslim Americans discuss Islamophobia and polling shows Americans increasingly think 9/11 changed the country.

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The president is wearily pushing for more vaccine mandates. Plus, more people fly out of Afghanistan, Hurricane Larry keeps moving toward Canada, California lawmakers hold a final vote on a bill to end spousal rape distinctions and the U.S. Open hits the semifinals in tennis.

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Hospitals are making tough decisions around the country. Plus, Tropical Storm Mindy makes U.S. landfall, the NFL season kicks off, the U.S. men's national soccer team gets a big win and the Toronto International Film Festival begins with 'Dear Evan Hansen.'

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More grim milestones may be on the way. Plus, President Joe Biden calls for climate action after hurricane damage, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Virginia removes its largest Confederate monument and Derek Jeter enters the Hall of Fame.

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The pandemic is surging in both highly vaccinated and undervaccinated communities. Plus, Hurricane Larry keeps moving in the Atlantic, the U.S. is working with the Taliban to evacuate more people from Afghanistan, residents return to Lake Tahoe after evacuations and 'American Crime Story' tackles President Bill Clinton's affair.

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Panjshir was the only province the Taliban did not seize during their blitz through Afghanistan last month. Plus, Hurricane Larry could be stronger than Ida, expanded unemployment benefits expire, General Motors stops production at most North American plants because of supply chain issues and Rosh Hashanah begins.

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Through conversation and reflection, USA TODAY reporters help us process what happened during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.