Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse Kills 7

Published: Sun, 10/20/24

Updated: Mon, 10/21/24

At least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s tiny Gullah-Geechee community.Insert Preheader


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Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse Kills 7

Associated Press

At least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, where crowds had gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s tiny Gullah-Geechee community.

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3 Dead, 8 Injured in MS Trail Ride Shooting

Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Three people died and eight more were injured in a trail ride mass shooting in Holmes County. Sheriff Willie March said the shooting occurred after the Holmes County Consolidated School's homecoming celebration.

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Pollsters: Closest Race We've Ever Seen

NBC News

Uncertainty reigns in an election closer 'than any I have ever seen'. There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.

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Netanyahu House Hit by Drone

The Guardian

Bibi Netanyahu’s house in the seaside town of Caesarea was hit by a drone, causing superficial damage and no casualties, as Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon rage unabated after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

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73 Killed in Strike on Northern Gaza

Al Jazeera

Death toll expected to rise with more than 70 Palestinians killed in repeated Israeli air strikes on northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, as rescuers pull bodies and survivors from the concrete debris of destroyed homes.

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US Intel on Israel Was Leaked

CNN

The US is investigating a leak of highly classified US intelligence about Israel’s plans for retaliation against Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter. One of the people familiar confirmed the authenticity.

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Fetterman Warns Over Musk Popularity

Fox News

With both Trump and Vice President Harris fiercely competing there, and the winner likely to take the White House, the plain-dressed and plainspoken Fetterman told the New York Post in an interview that "Musk is a concern."

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Musk Group Struggles With Outreach

Reuters

The political action committee funded by Elon Musk to help re-elect Trump is struggling in some swing states to meet doorknocking goals and is investigating claims that some canvassers lied about voters contacted.

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Over 12 Million Votes Have Been Cast

NBC News

Early voting has begun across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail. Some states provide details about the early votes that are cast, including partisan divisions and age of voters.

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Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Billboard

The live audience at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse came together to celebrate the extensive Class of 2024. From Dua Lipa and Cher to a star-studded tribute to A Tribe Called Quest, here's what made the annual ceremony stand out.

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Casey Campaign's Embrace of Trump

Washington Examiner

The best illustration of exactly how it is going lies in a new ad for Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), the Scranton Democrat who has held the seat for 18 years, that shows a married couple, Marygrace and Joe, with different political affiliations.

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Billions Being Bet on Election

Washington Post

In the puzzle that is the 2024 election, many people are turning to prediction markets offered by Kalshi and rivals such as Polymarket or PredictIt. They lure some to put down money and others as a leading indicator.

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Man Behind Stanford Experiment Dies

Stanford Report

Broadly, Zimbardo’s research explored how environments influence behavior. He is most known for his controversial 1971 study, the Stanford Prison Experiment, with W. Curtis Banks, Craig Haney, and David Jaffe.

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Two PA Polls Explain the Swing State

Politico

Pennsylvania is the center of the political universe and will be for at least the next 18 days. On that there is near complete agreement. But the political geography of the Keystone State — once so predictable — is now in flux.

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Detroit vs. Everybody

Detroit News

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, wearing a "Detroit vs. Everybody" T-shirt, was joined by the rapper Lizzo for a Saturday afternoon rally urging residents to cast their ballots as in-person early voting began in the city.

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Our Racial Identity Is Blurring

Wall Street Journal

The racial identity of Americans is rapidly blurring. Politics hasn’t caught up. More people are identifying as multiracial, taking on more complex identities that researchers and politicians are struggling to understand.

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Ramsey: “You Can't Cancel Me”

Mediaite

Finance guru Dave Ramsey dared members of his audience to quit watching him if they were displeased with his endorsement of former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.

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North Korean Troops in Russia?

ABC News

A video purporting to show dozens of North Korean recruits lining up to collect Russian military fatigues has been released by Ukrainian officials, who say it shows the introduction of troops sent by Pyongyang into the conflict.

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Mingling With a Pint for 56 Years

BBC

Thursday night has been pub night every week for the last 56 years. Huddled around a table of half-full glasses of Stones beer and alcohol-free Guinness - are Paul, Bill, Ken, Peter, Brian, and Dick.

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Yankees Secure ALCS in 5

ESPN

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series -- and first in 15 years -- by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5.

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Harvard Donations Drop Sharply

For the Left

Harvard saw a decrease of about $151 million in donations this fiscal year, marking a nearly 15% downtrend, the most significant drop in a decade. 

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Settlement Enshrines Tribe’s Rights

For the Right

A settlement recognizes the pueblo's rights to use a nearly 5-square-mile area for traditional cultural and religious practices, as stated by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. 

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