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Hand-counting measure effort fizzles in North Dakota 09/26/2024 05:56pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposed ballot measure in North Dakota that sought to require hand-counting of every election ballot, among other proposals, won't advance. Initiative leader Lydia Gessele said Thursday the group won't be submitting signatures by a Friday deadline because they fell short b More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating 09/26/2024 05:48pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida's Big Bend — where Hurricane Helene is expected to come ashore — never even felt tropical storm strength winds, but it was still hit with a mass of Canadian Olympic swimming champion Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement 09/26/2024 05:47pm • Canadian Olympic swimming champion Maggie Mac Neil is retiring. The gold medalist in the women’s 100-meter butterfly at Tokyo’s Summer Games in 2021 announced the move on social media Thursday in a post that included a photo of her swimming as a child. “The little girl above would have never d Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way 09/26/2024 05:34pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and the rejuvenated Carolina Panthers stand in their way. The Bengals need something to go right after a 38- Rodgers has helped fuel Jets' success on third down and now they face a tough test against Broncos 09/26/2024 05:32pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Tippmann offered a simple explanation for why the New York Jets have been the NFL's best team in third down situations this season. “Aaron Rodgers,” the center said with a laugh. It certainly appears the veteran quarterback's presence has made all the differenc The UN's nuclear chief says the world needs to pursue dialogue with North Korea over nuclear weapons 09/26/2024 05:28pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world must recognize that North Korea possesses nuclear weapons and pursue dialogue despite its violations of U.N. sanctions and international law, the United Nations' nuclear chief said Thursday. In an interview with The Associated Press. Rafael Grossi, director-general Music Review: Sophie's posthumous, self-titled final album still sounds like the future of pop 09/26/2024 05:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Where were you when you first heard the visionary producer and musician Sophie? Was it 2013's minimalist “Bipp,” the club banger with pitched-up vocals that hit the Internet with such peculiar ferocity as if it crash-landed from outer space? Or was it her Grammy-nominated debut Alex Grinch returns to the Coliseum a year after his firing when No. 13 USC hosts Wisconsin 09/26/2024 05:20pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch were awfully close during their half-decade working together, and so were their families. The offensive mastermind and his chosen defensive coordinator moved together from Oklahoma to Southern California, where everything fell apart last year. Less Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally 09/26/2024 05:12pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to another record Thursday as financial markets around the world rallied again. The S&P 500 added 0.4% to set an all-time high for the third time this week and the 42nd time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 260 points, or 0.6%, to finish just Jets not concerned about lack of gaudy numbers so far for Garrett Wilson as opponents focus on him 09/26/2024 05:10pm • FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Garrett Wilson has yet to have his usual big breakout game for the New York Jets. And they're not worried. The star wide receiver hasn't been a non-factor by any stretch. Wilson has 15 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown, respectable but hardly gaudy statistics through Driving slow in the left lane? You're the problem (and it's illegal in Virginia) 09/26/2024 04:52pm • Virginia's "Left Lane law" makes it illegal to drive slower than the speed limit in left lanes on any of the state's highways. But an AAA survey found many drivers see drivers violating the law on a regular basis. The AAA Mid-Atlantic poll found nearly half the 639 respondents said they regularly Montgomery Co. Exec. Elrich says initiative pitched as promoting affordable housing is 'misleading' and 'a fraud' 09/26/2024 04:51pm • There is a movement to provide more affordable housing in Montgomery County, Maryland. An initiative that some officials say is aimed at creating more opportunities for affordable housing is causing controversy, with County Executive Marc Elrich calling its presentation "misleading" and speaking Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase looks to exploit Panthers secondary that has allowed 7 TDs in 3 games 09/26/2024 04:44pm • Cincinnati (0-3) at Carolina (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Bengals 1-2, Panthers 1-2. Series record: Series tied 3-3-1. Last meeting: Bengals beat Panthers 42-20 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. Last week: Bengals lost to Commanders 38-33; Panth Browns' Garrett pushing through several injuries, NFL's top DE determined to play against Vegas 09/26/2024 04:43pm • BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett won't let an assortment of injuries stop him. Not surprisingly, he's pushing and powering through the pain. Relentless as always. Garrett was back at practice with the Browns on Thursday and the NFL's incumbent Defensive Player of the Year said he'll play Sunday ag Tigers rally late to move closer to playoffs with 4-3 win over Rays 09/26/2024 04:38pm • DETROIT (AP) — Justyn-Henry Malloy's eighth-inning sacrifice fly helped the Detroit Tigers rally from a 3-0 deficit to move closer to the postseason with a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon. “We do believe in what we can accomplish,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “Wheth