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1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

DENVER (AP) — One person was killed and officials were working to rescue 12 others trapped deep beneath the surface of a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday.
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

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.
Although Milton has moved on, at least 6 are dead and millions remain in the dark

Although Milton has moved on, at least 6 are dead and millions remain in the dark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region

Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region

The Tampa Bay Rays said it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida.
At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers

At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut Thursday left two neighborhoods smoldering, killing 22 people and wounding dozens, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as well as further escalating Israel’s bloody conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah mi
Officials work to rescue visitors trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

Officials work to rescue visitors trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

DENVER (AP) — A rescue effort was underway for visitors stuck underground at a former Colorado gold mine that's now operated as a tourist site, Gov. Jared Polis' office said Thursday.
A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that she won't order the presidential battleground state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections despite recent disruptions to registration caused by Hurricane Helene .
Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather

Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather

Roof panels atop the home of the Tampa Bay Rays were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton , scattering debris across the field and throughout the seating areas after the deadly storm barreled across Florida.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

MADRID (AP) — Tennis great Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from the sport on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three , Roger Federe
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal announced Thursday he will retire from tennis at age 38 following next month's Davis Cup finals.