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Historic ocean liner could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.A federal judge had ruled in June that the SS United States Conservancy had…
Gerrit Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees back to ALCS with 3-1 win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched like a postseason ace Thursday night, holding the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings and sending the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory that put them back in the American League Championship Series.The six-time All-Star scattered six hits and struck out four…
Residents clean up and figure out what’s next after Milton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida residents were continuing to repair the damage from Hurricane Milton and figure out what to do next Friday after the storm smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.At least eight people were dead, but many expressed relief that…
Taylor Swift donates $5M toward hurricane relief efforts
(AP) Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit announced the pop star’s donation Wednesday with a “Thank You” graphic resembling a friendship bracelet, a favorite accessory that Swift’s fans trade at her concerts. Feeding America is “incredibly grateful” for…
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died
BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.“It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the…
More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit.The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and…
Francisco Lindor’s grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDS
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.Edwin Díaz struck out Kyle Schwarber with two runners aboard…
Trump will hold a rally at Madison Square Garden in the race’s final stretch
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is returning to New York in the race’s final stretch, scheduling a rally at the city’s iconic Madison Square Garden.Trump is planning his event for Oct. 27 to kick off the final week of campaigning, according to a campaign official familiar with the plans who spoke on the condition…
New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to meet for WNBA championship
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are back in the Finals, looking for the first championship in franchise history. They’ll have to beat the Minnesota Lynx to do it.The Liberty advanced to the WNBA Finals for the second straight year after knocking off the two-time defending Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals. They’ve…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May
NEW YORK (AP) — A May 5 trial date was set Thursday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’sex trafficking case, and a prosecutor argued that the jailed hip-hop mogul’s lawyers were trying to exclude a “damning piece of evidence” by claiming it was leaked by the government.Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson struck back against the defense’s claims…
Ethics complaint filled against D’Esposito
A Democratic action committee has filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Tuesday, calling for an investigation over whether he violated rules governing lawmakers when he hired his fiancée’s daughter and a woman he allegedly had a affair with for taxpayer-funded jobs in his district office. D’Esposito, who is running for reelection next…
Mets look to clinch NLDS in Game 4 against Phillies
By The Associated Press The New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies play in Game 4 of the NLDS. The Mets have a 2-1 lead in the series, and can move on to the NLCS with a win. Philadelphia Phillies (95-67, first in the NL East during the regular season) vs. New York Mets (89-73,…