Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed several dozen people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or…
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Booster blitz: UK races to get ahead of surging omicron
LONDON (AP) — Long lines formed Monday at vaccination centers across England as people heeded the government’s call for all adults to get booster shots…
‘Bah-boom, bah-boom’: Acorn-ucopia of food fattens squirrels
DAMARISCOTTA, Maine (AP) — Humans aren’t the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too. Many squirrels…
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021
They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their…
As storms start, US states struggle to hire snowplow drivers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage…
Stephen Curry closes in on NBA 3-point record
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ray Allen fondly remembers when a young Stephen Curry and his little brother, Seth, used to tag along with father Dell…
Sienna Miller settles phone hacking claim against tabloid
LONDON (AP) — Actor Sienna Miller on Thursday accepted “substantial” damages from the publisher of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, which she accuses of hacking…
Police chief faces intimidation count in sex assault case
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — A police chief in a western Pennsylvania community has been charged with witness intimidation stemming from the alleged sexual assault…
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is The Associated Press college football player of the year, giving the Crimson Tide its second consecutive winner. Young received 42…
Penn State hires first woman, person of color to head school
The Penn State trustees on Thursday named the University of Louisville’s president Neeli Bendapudi to succeed Eric Barron as the school’s top administrator. The unanimous…
No toll hikes for DRPA’s New Jersey, Pennsylvania spans
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — It will cost motorists the same to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania next year….
Whipple joins Huskers as coordinator day after leaving Pitt
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mark Whipple was named Nebraska’s offensive coordinator on Wednesday, a day after he resigned from the same position at Pittsburgh. Cornhuskers coach…
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron
Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly…
Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350,000
BOSTON (AP) — One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England, which was recently found among other coins in a candy tin, has…
Lock in: Dozens stuck in England’s highest pub after storm
LONDON (AP) — Dozens of customers who stopped for a drink at Britain’s highest altitude pub got a longer stay than they bargained for, after…
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the…
Temple fires football coach Carey after 3 lackluster seasons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple fired coach Rod Carey on Monday after three seasons with the school, ending a tenure that started with a bowl game…
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; Orange seeking 6th win
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The pressure has reached a pinnacle for the Syracuse Orange: Win the regular-season finale against No. 20 Pittsburgh or there’s no…
New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
BRUSSELS (AP) — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets…
Widespread rise in drug overdose deaths during pandemic
OVERDOSE DEATHS-STATES — Map. For the first time in U.S. history, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in a single year. Experts blame…
Big injuries and absences disrupt NHL Thanksgiving benchmark
Bruce Boudreau does not believe in the NHL’s Thanksgiving rule. Which teams occupied playoff spots on the annual U.S. holiday had long been a strong…
US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another…
Thomas carries Sacred Heart over La Salle 86-81 in OT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Thomas had 24 points and 11 rebounds as Sacred Heart narrowly defeated La Salle 86-81 in overtime in a season opener…
US jobless claims drop to pandemic low of 267,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a new pandemic low 267,000 last week as the job market recovers…
Name chosen for integrated university that includes Clarion
Clarion, Edinboro and California universities are poised to become one institution — and that new integrated university now has a name and nickname. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson,…
Coast Guard: Wreck found in Atlantic is storied cutter Bear
BOSTON (AP) — The wreck of a storied military ship that served in two World Wars, performed patrols in waters off Alaska for decades, and…
Comeback Cats: Florida, down 2 late, rallies to top Pens 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Ekblad had the simplest assessment of how opening night went for the Florida Panthers. “Comeback ‘Cats,” he said. That they…
Tom Brady throws 2 TD passes, Buccaneers beat Eagles 28-22
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep losing key players and stockpiling victories. Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes, Leonard Fournette ran for two…
From battlefield to Tokyo: Combat vets vie at Paralympics
FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — The bald, broad-shouldered cyclist has spent years remembering a nighttime road in a faraway city. He can still describe the city’s…
Finally, Jeter, Walker and Simmons to be inducted into HOF
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Derek Jeter visited Cooperstown when he was a kid nearly four decades ago and says he doesn’t remember much about the…
Do ATVs belong on roads? Towns are abuzz on perks, drawbacks
MORRISTOWN, Vt. (AP) — Tom and Cynthia Cloutier treasure spending time on their porch, eating dinner on their deck with a view of the mountains,…
Jobless Americans will have few options as benefits expire
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of jobless Americans lost their unemployment benefits on Monday, leaving only a handful of economic support programs for those who…
Jill Biden heads back to classroom as a working first lady
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is going back to her whiteboard. After months of teaching writing and English to community college students in boxes on…
Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damages in region
Severe storms Tuesday evening left some damage in their wake around Venango and Clarion counties. Trees falling due to high winds – up to 60…
Don’t look up! Bangkok’s slitherers keep snake catchers busy
BANGKOK (AP) — Bangkok parkgoers looking for relief from renewed coronavirus restrictions got a slithering surprise Thursday when a python as long as two of…
Madonna documentary coming to streaming Paramount+ this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Streaming service Paramount+ has landed a documentary that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Madonna and her work on…
No injuries, but lots of damage reported with Iowa tornadoes
LAKE CITY, Iowa (AP) — No deaths or injuries were immediately reported from tornadoes that tore through central and eastern Iowa, but many found damaged…
7 members named to Venango County 911 advisory board
Venango County commissioners on Tuesday approved members of the county’s 911 advisory board that was created in May. The board consists of seven members –…
Clarion County leaders, residents offer input for comprehensive plan
CLARION – Clarion County had an opportunity Monday night to plan for the county’s future. Representatives from Herbert, Rowland and Grubic of Cranberry Township conducted…
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Officials in Minnesota said they’re finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their…
Spears hearing to deal with turmoil from her dramatic speech
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three weeks after Britney Spears ‘ dramatic comments in court condemning the conservatorship that has controlled her life for 13 years,…
Biden blasts ‘un-American’ voting limits; Texas Dems act
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden declared preserving voting rights an urgent national “test of our time” on Tuesday but offered few concrete proposals to…
Clarion River history educator workshop set at Cook Forest
Cook Forest State Park will conduct a three-day Clarion River history educator workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, through Friday, July…
Ex-Pleasantville man sentenced for sexual exploitation of children
ERIE – A former Pleasantville man was sentenced Monday in federal court to 16 years in jail and five years supervised release for violating federal…
US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, signaling that a swift rebound in spending has run…
‘The Crown,’ ‘Mandalorian’ top Emmy nominations with 24 each
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Crown” tied with “The Mandalorian” for the most Emmy nominations Tuesday with 24 apiece, but the Marvel universe also got…
Searchers recover personal possessions from collapse rubble
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — When the body of 4-year-old Emma Guara was pulled from the rubble of last month’s Florida condominium collapse, she was wearing…
Flash flooding swamps parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey on Tuesday were facing another round of rain one day after they were swamped by a…
IMDb Announces Top New TV Shows of the Year (So Far), as Determined by User Ratings
IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, today unveiled the Top 10 New Television Shows…
Deaf dog finds empathy in deaf-education teacher’s home
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — He was an incorrigible cur. This mutt puppy wouldn’t listen to anything he was told. Three families tried. Three families brought…