From somber 9/11 remembrances to altar breads and killer whales, you won't want to miss these top 5 viral videos of the day for September 11, 2015.
#1: A wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in the Boston Public Garden was followed by a moment of silence.
Mayor Marty Walsh and Gov. Charlie Baker attended a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
#2: A zoo is selling some very rare artwork...made by none other than the animals!
The topic of opening our schools during the pandemic has divided the country. The next big debate will be about what happens once they’re back. Some states have already asked for a waiver to federally required standardized testing in the next school year, and the American Federation of Teachers has called the testing mandate "frustrating." Mike Magee, CEO of the bipartisan Chiefs for Change, tells LX News that some assessment will be necessary for teachers to understand their students' needs as they come back to the classroom.
#3: The USS Constitution welcomes the public to remember 9/11 with a special tribute at its dry dock.
The crew of the world’s oldest commissioned war ship is taking part in 9/11 commemorations. The crew of the ship fired one-gun salutes at different times on Friday morning.
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#4: A group of nuns has been working overtime in the kitchen in preparation for Pope Francis' visit.
Indigenous Aymara grandmothers play handball in El Alto, Bolivia. These women stay healthy by remaining active. In this case, playing a group sport that is nontraditional in Bolivia.
#5: Whoa! These aren't dolphins, these are killer whales.
This is something that you’d normally expect from dolphins, but these killer whales jumped out of the water in chase of a fishing boat off the coast of San Diego, California.
Have a nice weekend. We'll be back with our next batch on Monday.
