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Grieving families of seniors killed when a dock collapsed say the tragedy was preventable 10/22/2024 04:28pm • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Regina Brinson heard a crack before the metal walkway gave way beneath her feet, plunging her into the water beneath the state-operated ferry dock on Georgia's Sapelo Island. As strong currents swept her and others who fell away from shore, she called to her 79-year-old u A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster 10/22/2024 04:26pm • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick. A new three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport's drop-off area is intended to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic Despite four new teams, the Big 12 women's basketball title could be decided by some familiar faces 10/22/2024 04:15pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Big 12 Conference may have lost longtime members Oklahoma and Texas and welcomed four new teams this season, but there are still a bunch of familiar women's basketball programs that are expected to contend for the title in its first year as a 16-team league. Those famil New era arrives for Washington with Danny Sprinkle taking over as Huskies move to the Big Ten 10/22/2024 03:58pm • Washington (17-15, 9-11 Pac-12) It’s a new era for Washington, which parted with Mike Hopkins following last season and another year without an NCAA Tournament bid. In his place is Danny Sprinkle, who has made a rapid rise through the coaching ranks and came to Washington after one magical season Diana Taurasi still mulling over decision to retire or play another year 10/22/2024 03:54pm • Diana Taurasi is still mulling over her decision whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire. The 20-year veteran and future Hall of Famer told The Associated Press on Tuesday that she’s going to take her time on deciding what she wants to do. “I don’t take retirement lightly. I know Laporte's late goal gives Al-Nassr 1-0 win in Asian Champions League 10/22/2024 03:52pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A late Aymeric Laporte header gave Al-Nassr a 1-0 win over Iranian club Esteghlal in the group stage of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday to maintain Saudi Arabia’s impressive start in the competition. After three games in the group stage, the country Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states 10/22/2024 03:50pm • BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) — Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals and opponents escalate their legal challenges to the work. A large offshore wind farm is being proposed in the waters off New York as federal a US charges Iran Revolutionary Guard official in alleged plot to kill a human rights activist in NYC 10/22/2024 03:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a senior Iranian military official and three others with links to that country's government with plotting to kill an Iranian American author on U.S. soil — a development lauded by the alleged target. “This is a beautiful day for me. It's l Browns place Deshaun Watson on IR, sign QB Bailey Zappe off KC practice squad as backup, protection 10/22/2024 03:32pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns' ever-changing quarterback situation is in motion again. With starter Deshaun Watson out for the season because of a ruptured Achilles tendon and backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson dealing with a finger injury on his throwing hand, Cleveland signed QB Bailey Zapp Judge tosses suits against 3 lawmakers over posts after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting 10/22/2024 03:24pm • KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A judge has tossed three more lawsuits filed against lawmakers who shared social media posts that falsely accused a Kansas man of being among the shooters who opened fire at a rally celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory. Denton Loudermill Jr., who was br Nelly Korda has all but wrapped up LPGA player of the year. Lydia Ko would make for a good debate 10/22/2024 03:12pm • The case for LPGA Tour player of the year could be compelling if it were decided by a vote of the players instead of a points system. As it stands, Nelly Korda has virtually locked up the award for the first time. Lydia Ko would have to win four more tournaments the rest of the season, and she is pl AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day 10/22/2024 03:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — North Carolina voters will cast ballots for president and governor in the Nov. 5 general election while many in the state are still dealing with the aftermath and massive destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. The Tarheel State is one of a handful of competitive presidential bat Maryland lawmakers OK plan to allow caps on high-cost prescription drugs 10/22/2024 02:42pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A panel of Maryland lawmakers approved a plan on Tuesday to enable a state board to cap the price that state and local governments pay for certain high-cost prescription drugs for their employees — the latest step taken by a state to try to lower costs for expensive drugs. Analysis: McManus, Barkley, Payton, Wilson and Chubb all relish returns in Week 7, Adams not so much 10/22/2024 01:58pm • Brandon McManus celebrated his game-winning field goal and his return to the NFL by doing — what else? — the Lambeau Leap. Or maybe we should call it the “Lambeau Lift.” “I definitely need to work on my hops," said McManus, who needed help from fans pulling and teammates pushing to get int The ACC race starts with No. 7 Duke and No. 9 UNC. The league needs more teams to join the chase 10/22/2024 01:33pm • Jon Scheyer's third season at No. 7 Duke begins as the Atlantic Coast Conference favorite, even while adding 10 newcomers and preparing to lean on a freshman earning All-America recognition before ever playing a college game. Ninth-ranked North Carolina has its typically lofty status and the nation'