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Chaos enters the AP Poll with 4 teams in the top 11 losing to unranked opponents

Vanderbilt's stunning surprise of No. 1 Alabama, which resulted in crazed fans marching the goalposts through the streets of Nashville, was just the preview. Saturday turned out to be one of the wildest days in the world AP poll in years. According to Sportradar, four teams ranked in the top 11 in the last poll […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Cal looks to capitalize on a big opportunity against No. 8 Miami while “GameDay” is in town

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California has spent most of the last 15 seasons on the fringes of major college football, with the Golden Bears having little success on the field and failing to generate much interest off it. That's what makes the big stage for Saturday night's home game against No. 8 Miami such a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Florida residents have been hit by hurricanes three times and are struggling to rebuild

HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Just a month ago, Brooke Hiers walked out of the state-issued emergency trailer where her family had lived ever since Hurricane Idalia crashed into their Gulf Coast fishing village Horseshoe Beach in August 2023. Hiers and her husband Clint were still finishing up the electrical work on the house they […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Mayorkas says FEMA has no resources to get through hurricane season

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but lacks enough resources to address the crisis Hurricane seasonHomeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Wednesday. The agency is being overwhelmed as it works with states to assess the damage Hurricane Helene and delivers meals, water, generators and other essential supplies. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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The death toll in Helene now stands at at least 166 as Biden plans to visit devastated Carolina

SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will survey the devastation in North and South Carolina on Wednesday as rescuers continue their search for people still missing after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in the Southeast, killing at least 166 people. Many residents of both states were still without running water, cell service and electricity […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Longshoremen could have a bargaining advantage in the US port strike

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 45,000 longshoremen who left on strike On Tuesday, for the first time in decades, 36 US ports from Maine to Texas could gain the upper hand in the standoff with port operators Wages and the use of automation. Organized labor enjoys growing public support and has won a number of recent […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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The Dolphins' offense extended a difficult start with a 31-12 loss to the Titans

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The early season offensive struggles took another ugly turn for the Miami Dolphins on Monday night. The Dolphins scored a late touchdown that ended a nine-quarter touchdown drought their 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The offensive misery continued when the Dolphins used their third quarterback since Tua Tagovailoa suffered […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Harris, Trump change campaign plans after Hurricane Helene devastation

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump on Monday repeatedly spread falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, even as he claimed not to politicize the disaster as he toured hard-hit areas in south Georgia. The former president and Republican nominee claimed as he landed in Valdosta that President Joe Biden was “asleep” and did […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Deliveries go to remote communities as death toll rises

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Widespread devastation left behind Hurricane Helene came to light in the South on Monday, revealing a wasteland of splintered homes, smashed shipping containers and mud-covered highways in one of the worst storms in U.S. history. The death toll rose to 121. There was a crisis in western North Carolina. Residents stuck […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Trump criticizes the US response to Helene, even as his supporters call for cuts to federal disaster management authorities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration's response to the Great devastation caused by Hurricane Heleneeven as his supporters call for cuts to federal agencies that warn of weather disasters and provide aid to the hardest-hit communities. As President Trump delayed disaster relief for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and Money diverted from […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024