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PennDOT Warns of Text Scams
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Tokyo's share benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps 5.7% on hopes for progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Tokyo's share benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps 5.7% on hopes for progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court justices are not “purely political actors.” He says justices are making decisions based on the law, not their personal policy preferences. His remarks Wednesday to a conference of judges and lawyers in Pennsylvania…
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Hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz push Asian shares higher, as oil prices hold above $100
Asian shares are sharply higher and the price of crude oil was holding above $100 a barrel as investors bet on hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again.…
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Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts 'The Book of Mormon' closed through May 17
"The Book of Mormon" will close through May 17 after a fire shut down the musical. The blaze began May 4 in an electrical room, causing substantial damage to the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David…
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Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County, judge rules
The federal government can keep the 2020 election ballots from Georgia’s Fulton County that were seized by the FBI from a warehouse near Atlanta. U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee issued the ruling Wednesday. Lawyers for the county had argued that…
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Demonstrators rally in Tennessee and Alabama against redistricting efforts, in photos
Republicans across several Southern states moved forward with redistricting efforts ahead of the midterm elections, despite protests and fierce opposition from Democrats and civil rights advocates. Lawmakers in Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina debated plans that could reshape majority-Black congressional…
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From Penn State-Behrend to Normandy, France
The Penn State-Behrend men’s basketball team has made many international trips before.
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Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein's suspected suicide try
A note Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he found after the financier’s first jail suicide attempt has been made public after it had been sealed and locked in a courthouse vault for nearly five years as part of an unrelated…
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Judge says federal government can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County
Judge says federal government can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County.
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Medical Professionals Urge Caution when Sourcing Weight Loss Medications
Medications like GLP-1 can be transformative for weight loss when combined with proper diet and exercise, as emphasized by medical staff at Rejuv Medspa. They require patients to maintain muscle mass through resistance training and adequate protein intake rather than…
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Legislation Expands Maternal Healthcare in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Senate Bill 507 modernizes midwife licensure and practice, allowing certified midwives to prescribe specific medications. This legislation aims to improve collaboration within maternal healthcare and expand services to underserved populations.
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Leaders at Logistics Plus Talk About Transition at the Top of the Growing Global Company
Logistics Plus founder Jim Berlin has cultivated a global logistics firm centered on empowering employees and maintaining a strong culture, trusting Yuriy Ostapyak, his close partner of 20 years, to continue this legacy as the company’s new CEO.
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Pennsylvania farmers face severe crop loss from late frost
A late-season frost is causing major crop failures across Pennsylvania, and some farms are struggling to recover.
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Father Shane Matthew to Step in as Gannon’s Interim Provost
Provost Dr. Sarah Ewing is transitioning to a new role at Duquesne University, prompting the appointment of Father Shane Matthew as interim provost.
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28-year-old woman impersonated student at New York City high school for 2 weeks before arrest
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested for impersonating a student at a New York City high school. According to a criminal complaint, Kacy Claassen enrolled at Westchester Square Academy in the Bronx on April 13, claiming to be a 16-year-old…
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Police announce arrest in Oklahoma party shooting that left 1 dead, 22 injured
Police say they've arrested an 18-year-old man after a weekend shooting left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded during a party beside an Oklahoma lake. Police said Jaylan A. Davis turned himself in Wednesday facing an initial charge…
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Trump, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, seeks to halt $83M payment in sexual abuse case
President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, is asking a federal appeals court in New York to temporarily block a longtime columnist from collecting an $83 million defamation award. Attorney Justin D. Smith told the 2nd…
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Man accused in Dallas-area shootings that killed 2 and injured 3 charged with capital murder
Police say a man accused of shooting five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings at a shopping center and an apartment building in suburban Dallas has been charged with two counts of capital murder. Carrollton police said Wednesday that 69-year-old…
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Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report
A new study from the Hartford Institute of Religion Research showed that the median-sized congregation in the U.S. grew from 60 people to 70 people, the first growth in average house of worship attendance in years. “The headline finding is…
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Erie Mother Facing Several Charges for East 26th Fatal Fire
An Erie mother is facing multiple charges including Third Degree Homicide after a fire on East 26th Street claimed the lives of her three children. Investigators revealed the children were left unsupervised while Williams engaged in a drug transaction, resulting…
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The Pontifical Swiss Guard’s newest recruits join the world's oldest standing army, in photos
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recruits joined the Vatican's Pontifical Swiss Guard, the world’s oldest standing army, in a swearing-in ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. The new guards suited up in distinctive yellow, blue and red uniforms and pledged…
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Gannon Coach and Athlete Honored for Historic Season
The City of Erie honored Gannon University men’s basketball coach Easton Bazolli for leading the Golden Knights to their first NCAA Division II national championship, celebrating a historic victory and an outstanding season.
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He's accused of running a Chinese spy outpost. His lawyer says it was a place to play ping-pong
U.S. prosecutors say a plain glass-clad building in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U.S. It had a banner inside that said: “Fuzhou Police Overseas Service…
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Casa Café Mexican Bakery in Erie Permanently Closed
Casa Café at 3505 W 26th Street has permanently closed after opening in 2023. The women and Latin owned bakery offered authentic Mexican cuisine to the community.
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La Sylphide Performance to Blend Local and Guest Talent
The Patterson School of Ballet will perform La Sylphide at Mercyhurst Prep on May 31, featuring costumes handcrafted by artistic director Michael Patterson.
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced the plan to skip the Preakness and set sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate…
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Home Depot Haircut and Community Support Powers Unforgettable Prom
A simple act of kindness has turned into a powerful reminder of the impact a community can have on one young man’s life.
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Learning Technical Skills at Erie County Technical School
The field trip gave students a chance to explore careers in technology, science, and skilled trades, while also learning how high school programs can set them up for long-term success.
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Jury deliberations begin in murder retrial of former Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man
A jury has began deliberating in the retrial of a former sheriff's deputy in Ohio charged with murder and reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020. Jason Meade, who is white, shot Goodson, who…
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From Submerged to Surfacing: G-Tug Hawaii’s Return
A G-Tug Hawaii a tugboat, that had been submerged in Presque Isle Bay since December 31, is now being recovered as conditions have improved.
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Voters in MAGA-friendly Ohio county preserve ban on wind and solar
Voters in one Ohio county have upheld a ban on industrial-scale wind and solar power, with 52.9% supporting the restriction. The decision on Tuesday in Richland County was the second test of a 2021 state law that gives local governments…
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Flight with passengers from cruise at center of hantavirus outbreak arrives at Amsterdam airport, will head to hospitals
Flight with passengers from cruise at center of hantavirus outbreak arrives at Amsterdam airport, will head to hospitals.
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Provost Dr. Sarah Ewing to Transition from Gannon to Duquesne
Provost Dr. Sarah Ewing has been appointed provost at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with the transition beginning July 1. She has served as the Vice President for Student Experience and Provost for three years at Gannon University.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for the first time since ceasefire, Israeli officials and Lebanese state media say
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for the first time since ceasefire, Israeli officials and Lebanese state media say.
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Ship at center of deadly hantavirus outbreak has departed Cape Verde and is heading to Spain's Canary Islands
Ship at center of deadly hantavirus outbreak has departed Cape Verde and is heading to Spain's Canary Islands.
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Man charged in DC shooting was walking along the path of Vance's motorcade, agent says
A man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument this week was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade before the shooting. That's according to a court filing Wednesday. A sworn…
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US military says it fired on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach blockade
US military says it fired on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach blockade.
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Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to figure out if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise. Argentina is consistently ranked by the World Health Organization as having the highest…
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war. U.S.…
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The Latest: WHO zeros in on cruise ship hantavirus cluster as passengers still stuck on board
Three people from a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, including the ship’s doctor, are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care. Three people have died, and the World Health Organization says eight cases have…
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies at age 87
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87. His company Turner Enterprises says the television pioneer died Wednesday. Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta television station into the first satellite-based “superstation” and founded Cable News Network, the first 24-hour, all…
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FBI searches Virginia Senate leader's office as part of corruption probe, AP source says
The FBI served a search warrant at the office of the Virginia Senate leader's office as part of a corruption investigation. That's according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by…
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WHO says confirmed hantavirus cases from cruise ship has risen to 5, including 2 passengers evacuated Wednesday
WHO says confirmed hantavirus cases from cruise ship has risen to 5, including 2 passengers evacuated Wednesday.
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Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
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FBI serves search warrant at Virginia Senate leader's office as part of corruption probe, AP source says
FBI serves search warrant at Virginia Senate leader's office as part of corruption probe, AP source says.
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Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed. Higher-income households, meanwhile, ratcheted up…
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Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam donate $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment. The donation includes $10 million to the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre in England for research and drug development focused on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)…
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
CNN is reporting that its founder Ted Turner, the outspoken and often outrageous television pioneer, has died at age 87. The network says Turner died Wednesday, citing a news release from Turner Enterprises. Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta television station…
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CNN says founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
CNN says founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87.
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