PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh officials say more than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings and floated down the Ohio River, damaging a marina and striking a bridge. Pittsburgh Public Safety says police, fire and emergency medical services responded late Friday. State transportation officials said one bridge was struck by a barge just before 2 p.m. Saturday. The … [Read more...] about Barges break loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, damaging a marina and striking a bridge
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among basketball fans. Clark has helped bring millions of new fans to the game. The Iowa star was a … [Read more...] about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
Chicago shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children, police say
CHICAGO (AP) — Eleven people were shot including an 8-year-old girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side. Police updated the number of victims Sunday morning to 11 from eight the night before. The victims were standing outside at a family gathering when gunfire erupted around 9 p.m. Saturday. The 8-year-old girl was … [Read more...] about Chicago shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children, police say
Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk
By BRITTANY PETERSON and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state officials are hurriedly trying to shore up a rural Utah dam after a 60-foot crack opened and sent water pouring into a creek and endangering the 1,700 residents of a downstream town. State and local officials don't think the Panguitch Lake Dam is in imminent danger of breaking open … [Read more...] about Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk
The Masters gets underway with Nicklaus, Player and Watson hitting ceremonial first shots
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters got underway Thursday after a 2 1/2-hour weather delay on Thursday when Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson hit the ceremonial first shots. Most of the heavy rain expected at Augusta National missed the club, though high winds were still expected to make for a difficult day. Those teeing off late, including Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson, … [Read more...] about The Masters gets underway with Nicklaus, Player and Watson hitting ceremonial first shots