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7 dead identified in Georgia island gangway collapse during celebratory weekend

The seven people killed Saturday in a gangway collapse on a Georgia barrier island were all in their 70s, except for one woman in her 90s, the coroner said Sunday.

Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes

Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.

What We Know About the Georgia Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island

Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Dock Collapse in Georgia Strikes Sapelo Island Community Fighting for Its Culture

The deaths of seven people on Sapelo Island have brought to the fore longstanding frustrations among its Gullah Geechee community.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How climate change is threatening homes on North Carolina's barrier islands

In the last four years, the Atlantic Ocean has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island. Residents are grappling with an unknown future.

Long Island Therapist Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Imagery

Renee Hoberman, a licensed social worker on Long Island, used messaging platforms to share graphic videos of infants being abused, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

World - ABC News - October 24

Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power

Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

The Sandbox launches multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island

The Sandbox has launched a multi-year partnership with King Kong of Skull Island to build a space inside its virtual world where you can build, own, and monetize your gaming experiences. The ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Horvat scores in overtime as Islanders beat Devils 4-3

Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Tkachuk, Bennett help Panthers rally to beat Islanders 6-3

Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Sam Bennett got the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Florida Panthers rallied from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 6-3

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

First annual ‘Rhode Island Palestine Day’ held in Providence

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Speaker at Trump rally compares Puerto Rico to ‘island of garbage’

A speaker at former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday spent a portion of his time attacking Puerto Rico, drawing backlash from Democrats and the Harris campaign. Comedian Tony ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

Former Islander Ross Johnston on Return: 'I'm Forever Grateful'

On Wednesday night, former New York Islanders forward Ross Johnston made his return to Long Island. The Hockey News caught up with him following the game to get his thoughts.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands

A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands

World - ABC News - Yesterday

China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.

World - ABC News - October 14

China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islands

World - ABC News - October 13

Why This Tiny Island Chain in the Indian Ocean Could Affect Your Website’s Domain Name

Mauritius taking control of the Chagos Islands could have a ripple effect on websites using the .io construction. Here’s how.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Islanders coach Patrick Roy returns to Colorado and the building where his retired number hangs

New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy stepped onto the ice at Ball Arena and briefly glanced toward the rafters

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Taiwan says Chinese military sent a record 153 planes toward island during war games

Taiwan’s defense ministry said Tuesday it had detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft during war games around the island the previous day.

Nelson's 2 goals lifts Islanders to 6-2 win over Avalanche in Patrick Roy's return to Colorado

Brock Nelson scored his first two goals of the season 2:49 apart in the second period, and the New York Islanders beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to give coach Patrick Roy a win in his first game ...

Sports - ABC News - October 15

How the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla has turned the AI boom into a digital gold mine

The artificial intelligence boom is providing an unusual windfall for Anguilla, a tiny island in the Caribbean

Tech - ABC News - October 15

Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity

Cubans expressed alarm at the situation and one resident said they felt the country had reached the “bottom of the barrel.”

Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry

World - ABC News - October 18

J.T. Poston ends long day in Las Vegas with 3rd career PGA Tour title

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Sports - ABC News - October 20

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