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Officers swarm UCLA in massive response to murder-suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A murder-suicide at a UCLA engineering building Wednesday drew hundreds of heavily armed officers who swarmed the sprawling Los Angeles campus,…
2 people shot and killed on UCLA campus, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two people were shot and killed on the UCLA campus Wednesday morning, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. The…
Pleasantville Crash
Chinese developer Wanda opens theme park to take on Disney
NANCHANG, China (AP) — China’s largest private property developer, the Wanda Group, opened an entertainment complex on Saturday that it’s positioning as a distinctly homegrown…
Assault
ATV Crash-DUI
Ohio zoo closes gorilla exhibit for now after boy falls in
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has temporarily closed its gorilla exhibit after a special zoo response team shot and killed a 17-year-old gorilla that…
Jaso sees same ol’ Darvish as Pirates fall to Rangers 5-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — John Jaso singled on the second pitch from Yu Darvish in the Japanese right-hander’s first start in the majors in almost…
Loss, accusations mark a turbulent few days for Johnny Depp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp seemed the picture of rock star cool as he played guitar onstage in Portugal with his band, the Hollywood…
Act 64
Man charged 9 years after bomb left in NC Walmart
SYLVA, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a fingerprint has led them to a man who placed a pipe bomb near small propane tanks in a…
250 Venango veterans have died since last Memorial Day
From staff reports A total of 250 Venango County veterans have died since Memorial Day 2015, according to Richard Mulholland, director of the county’s Veterans…
Franklin man charged with retaliation
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer A Franklin man is facing multiple charges for assaulting another man Wednesday outside the second man’s place of employment. Colin…
Ex-‘Glee’ star Mark Salling indicted on child-porn charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the Fox musical dramedy “Glee,” was charged Friday with receiving and possessing…
Camera Theft
Aggravated Assault
Pirates spoil night for Rangers’ Banister, Hamels in 9-1 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeff Banister shared hugs, handshakes and laughs with Pittsburgh’s Clint Hurdle and his players and coaches before the Texas manager’s first…
Recent Deaths 5/28/16
Paula Kay Wilden, 56, of Oil City, died May 26, 2016. Jeffrey L. Hall, 57, of East Hickory, died Friday, May 27, 2016. Rodger D….
‘X-Men’ packs a punch for Lawrence and McAvoy
LONDON (AP) — It always hits the cast hard when they realize they’re back on the set of “X-Men.” Quite literally, they’re going to get…
Diamondbacks squander chances in 8-3 loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Facing Pirates ace Gerrit Cole, the Arizona Diamondbacks gave themselves plenty of chances to break the game open and grab a win….
Johnny Depp’s wife files for divorce in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp’s wife has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences after 15 months of marriage. Amber Depp, an actress known as…
Crash in Utica
I-80 Accident
Solar-powered plane lands in Ohio after flight from Oklahoma
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A solar-powered airplane has touched down in the Ohio hometown of two of America’s most well-known aviation pioneers on the latest…
Billboard Awards to be an emotional night with performances
The Billboard Music Awards will feature a mix of emotional and explosive performances. Madonna will pay tribute to Prince, who died last month; Kesha will…
3 charged for arson in mobile home fire
By SAXON DAUGHERTY Staff writer Three men are facing felony arson charges for their alleged roles in a fire that destroyed a mobile home Sunday…
Game commission: Don’t disturb young wildlife
From staff reports HARRISBURG – Whether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of…
Closer Melancon takes first loss as Pirates fall to Rockies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Melancon was philosophical after his first loss of the season. Rookie infielder Cristhian Adames’ first career home run capped a four-run…
Harassment at Home Depot
Lancaster Twp. DUI
‘The Lobster’ finds Colin Farrell vs. the clock in surreal quest for a mate
A long way from Tinder, the entrancingly strange black comedy “The Lobster” imagines single life not as an array of swipe-right options, but rather as…
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
Theft at Boscov’s
Solar-powered plane’s latest leg: Oklahoma to Ohio
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A solar-powered airplane that landed in Oklahoma last week is headed to Ohio on the latest leg of its around-the-world journey….
Winners announced in Feldman competition
From staff reports Winners in the 24th annual Margaret Feldman Competition for Excellence in Writing were announced Thursday at a ceremony at St. John’s Episcopal…
Wayne Twp. DUI
Vehicle lands in creek
From staff reports A vehicle driven by a Franklin man landed in a creek early Friday morning in Jackson Township. Franklin state police said Matthew…
Trucks Collide in Butler County
Lightning beat Penguins 4-3, even Eastern Conference finals
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ninety minutes before the opening faceoff, Jon Cooper talked about what the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to do to get back…
Recent Deaths 5/21/16
Homer Ivan Tarr, 90, of Rocky Grove, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. John Edward “Ed” Klingensmith, 73, of Franklin, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. Danielle…
Chili Peppers cancel concert after singer hospitalized
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled an appearance at a California radio station’s annual concert after lead singer Anthony Kiedis was…
‘Captain America’ tops, ‘Money Monster’ grabs $15 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Captain America: Civil War” remains the box office winner in its second weekend in theaters, but the star-driven adult drama “Money…
Teenage Run Away
Erie DUI
Amity Twp. DUI
Archaeological dig set to resume at Malcolm X home in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Researchers are returning to the boyhood home of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X to resume an archaeological dig. Archaeologist Joseph Bagley…
Pirates lose 8-2 to Arrieta, Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — A deflected ball turned into an inning-ending double play. Then a borderline call on a 3-2 pitch went against Jeff Locke and…
I-80 Accident