News in Brief: September 9, 2015

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Serena Williams Beats Older Sister Venus At U.S. Open Quarterfinals
Serena Williams Beats Older Sister Venus At U.S. Open Quarterfinals



Your mid-afternoon look at news across the web. Whether it's sports, tech or straight news stories, we've rounded up all of the information you need to know to stay informed and part of the conversation.

Today, a journalist is fired for kicking a migrant and a child, Queen Elizabeth II breaks a record, and much more. Read on for your full roundup of news in brief:

News: Journalist fired for kicking migrant and child

  • A Hungarian camerawoman was fired after a camera caught her kicking a migrant and child while she was on the job. She tripped the migrant and child as they were entering Hungary across the border with Serbia.

Entertainment: Queen Elizabeth II breaks the record for longest reign

  • Queen Elizabeth II has officially become Britain's longest-reigning monarch, surpassing her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. She is the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066.

Tech: Apple makes big announcements at big Apple San Francisco event

  • Apple had a big event in San Francisco today, and they announced a bigger iPad with a new keyboard and a stylus that is aimed at business customers. Chief Executive Tim cook promised that today would be a day of "monster" news for Apple.

Sports:Serena Williams tops sister Venus in three sets in U.S. Open quarterfinal

  • Serena Williams advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals after beating her older sister Venus Williams in three sets during the U.S. Open quarterfinal.


See the gallery below for photos of Queen Elizabeth II meeting celebs:



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