WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond Nov…
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul’s landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings. That included letting women testify about all…
TURBOTVILLE — Warrior Run 11th- and 12th-grade students witnessed a simulated fatal two-car crash Thursday afternoon in an exercise to promote safety awareness during prom season.
ELYSBURG — The Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office said a plea agreement is in place for a 23-year-old Mansfield man who was released on Rule 600 after facing charges of felony sexual extortion stemming from an alleged incident in 2023.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's “pushing our planet to the brink.” The new limits unveiled Thursday on greenhouse…
WASHINGTON (AP)— The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace.
LEWISBURG — Local, state and federal officials stood on the banks of Turtle Creek in southeastern Union County on Thursday to celebrate and tour the improvements of the waterway.
DANVILLE — The East Central Emergency Network, serving Montour and Columbia counties, approved the purchase of a new computer aided dispatch system for more than $285,000 Thursday.
SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University is extending the formal deposit deadline for fall 2024 full-time, first-year admission from May 1 to May 15.
WATSONTOWN — The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation on Wednesday revealed grants awarded to five organizations.
SUNBURY — State Rep. Michael Stender will host a free license plate replacement event this afternoon.
One of Lewisburg High School's teams competing in the Personal Budgeting Challenge won the Union County crown and also finished with a larger portfolio than any other team in Pennsylvania.
TURBOTVILLE — Warrior Run School Board approved a proposed final $28.6 million 2024-25 school year budget with tax increases for real estate owners in Northumberland and Montour counties. Union County property owners will see their real estate tax decrease.
SHAMOKIN — After two previously failed votes, Shamokin residents decided it was time to pass a commission in order to study the possible creation of a home rule charter as the city’s form of government.
LEWISBURG — The Union County commissioners approved the preservation of a crop farm in Lewis and Limestone townships, finalizing the program's allocation of COVID-19 relief funds.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers.
DETROIT — Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed “Woooo! Yeah!”
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The University of Southern California has canceled its main graduation ceremony and dozens more students were arrested on other campuses as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread. USC announced the cancellation of its May 10 ceremony Thursday. College officials across the …
The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories. The efforts relied on a catch-and-kill scheme prosecutors allege amounted to interference in the 2016 presi…
Haiti has opened a new political chapter with the installation of a transitional council tasked with picking a new prime minister and preparing for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. Thursday's swe…
The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. A bulk carrier passed through the new 35-foot channel Thursday morning, headed for Saint John, Canada. Two more comm…
Authorities investigating New York's Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island. A law enforcement official who was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation told The Associated Press about the search area on condition of anonymity. The…
A top Hamas political official has told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a five-year truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders. Kha…
