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Wednesday, Sept. 11

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Source: ABC News)

• Lancaster woman pleads guilty to defrauding veterans groups: Jessika Hiepler, 46, stole money from American Legion Post 34, where she was treasurer and manager, to pay for a bailout at American Veterans Post 19, where she also stole money, also selling Post 19’s property through her real estate investment firm at a large profit after acquiring it at a below-market price, prosecutors said. (Source: CBS 21)

• DA rules that officers were justified in shooting suspect: Christopher Rivera, 36, who faces robbery and rape charges, was wounded while attempting to flee the Calm Spa at Penn Town Shopping Center on Aug. 27. (Source: ABC 27)

• New state law requires moment of silence for 9/11 at schools: The law passed unanimously earlier this year and was signed by Gov. Shapiro in June. It also mandates education about the 2001 terror attacks. (Source: WGAL)

• Pool in county Central Park to be renovated: The county commissioners approved a $973,000 contract for the work Tuesday night. The project includes adding a safety wall in the shallow end. (Source: LNP)

• Nation/world: Trump, Harris clash in debate. (Source: UPI) Taylor Swift endorses Harris. (Source: NPR) Biden, Harris, Trump, Vance commemorate 9/11 in NYC. (Source: CNN) Hurricane Francine nears Louisiana coast. (Source: AP) Israel kills Hezbollah commander in airstrikes in southern Lebanon. (Source: CNN) Protesters swarm Mexico’s Senate after ruling party passes judicial changes. (Source: NBC News) Tyreek Hill calls for firing of officer who detained him. (Source: USA Today)