Lindsey Davidson of Chicago watches as teams practice at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Purchase photo reprints »
Lindsey Davidson of Chicago watches as teams practice at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Purchase photo reprints »
USA's Brandt Snedeker and Steve Stricker look over their putters at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Purchase photo reprints »
Brandt Snedeker hits from a bunker on the 10th hole during the final round of the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Snedeker won the event and the FedEx Cup. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Purchase photo reprints »
Brandt Snedeker hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during the final round of play in the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Snedeker won the tournament. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Purchase photo reprints »
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AP: "I hit the brakes and we went off the bridge," says survivor of I-5 bridge collapse: (link) -SS
AP: PHOTOS: A Polish face transplant recipient is among the week's best photos. See them all: (link) #AP10things -CC
No fatalities in Interstate 5 bridge collapse over Skagit River north of Seattle
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping several vehicles into the water as authorities investigated the cause of the collapse that…
Indians pound Red Sox in Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park
BOSTON -- Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park and found some more pleasant memories. A standing ovation. A video tribute to his time as manager of the Boston Red Sox. And, most importantly, a win…
Edwin Encarnacion hits grand slam as Blue Jays beat Orioles
TORONTO -- With his first major league start in the books, Kevin Gausman was looking forward to a good night's rest. Edwin Encarnacion hit his fifth career grand slam, J.P. Arencibia homered and drove…
Rangers center Brad Richards healthy scratch for Game 4
NEW YORK -- Struggling Rangers center Brad Richards was a healthy scratch Thursday night when New York stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference…
Red Wings take 3-1 series lead with shutout
DETROIT -- Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago…
AP: MORE: No deaths, but three people sent to area hospitals after bridge collapse: (link) -MS
Most US states see decline in teen births
NEW YORK -- The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government…
Girl injured in Boston Marathon bombings leaves hospital
BOSTON (AP) -- The younger sister of the 8-year-old boy killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was released from the hospital Thursday to begin rehabilitation. Her family said in a statement that Jane…
Massachusetts fugitive sentenced for decades-old rapes
DEDHAM -- As Massachusetts fugitive Gary Irving started a new life, married and became a parent, a prosecutor said Thursday, none of the 16-year-old girls he raped in 1978 was ever able to do the same.…
AP: Among #AP10Things to Know: Obama defends drone strikes; IRS official placed on leave: (link) -MS
Mass. bill would honor dream of slain MIT officer
BOSTON (AP) - A bill that would posthumously honor the dream of slain MIT officer Sean Collier to be appointed to the Somerville Police Department is moving quickly through the legislature.
Markey, Menino to make campaign announcement
BOSTON (AP) - U.S. Rep. Ed Markey's campaign says Markey and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino are making a major announcement in the special U.S. Senate election.
Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston
NEW YORK (AP) - During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.
Sen. Cowan to address BC Law School commencement
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts U.S. Sen. William "Mo" Cowan will be delivering the commencement address at Boston College Law School.
Senate votes to establish Cellucci ALS Registry
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts Senate has voted to establish a Department of Public Health ALS registry named after former Gov. Paul Cellucci.
AP: Distraught mom who carried daughter to safety becomes the face of the Oklahoma storm: (link) -CC
Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
BOSTON -- Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox. Francona brought the Cleveland Indians to Boston for a four-game series starting Thursday…
Institute graduates new class of leaders
HOLYOKE -- When Florence resident Kristen Elechko shifted her career focus from business to social change, she looked to the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts to prepare her to make that leap. Johanna…
Stocks edge lower after sell-off in global markets
NEW YORK -- Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. U.S. markets plummeted immediately after the opening bell Thursday following…
AP: MORE: Arias judge declares mistrial in penalty phase: retrial to begin July 18: (link) -MS
Ziomek gets no-decision in Vandy win
HOOVER, Ala. -- Amherst native Kevin Ziomek did not factor in the decision, but his top-ranked Vanderbilt baseball team stayed alive in the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday afternoon. Conrad…
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