November 1, 2026 6:58 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran’s strikes on more than two dozen U.S. bases in the Middle East focused on early warning systems before hitting aircraft and buildings. That caused billions of dollars in equipment damage. The Associated Press independently verified damage using satellite imagery and spoke to four regional officials who were briefed or have firsthand knowledge of what was hit. Through August, more than 115 drone or missile strikes claimed by Iran or Iranian-backed militias damaged or destroyed structures on 26 military bases and other sites with U.S. equipment. Iran primarily focused its attacks on systems that detect incoming strikes as well as aircraft hangars, clearing the way for further strikes on warehouses, troop housing and more.
November 1, 2026 6:59 am
(AP) – A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice. He ruled that the president did not prove the defendants made defamatory statements with actual malice. The ruling said the lawsuit was “grasping at straws” as it attempted to “manufacture” flaws in the Journal’s investigative reporting. When a case is thrown out “with prejudice,” it cannot be refiled again and the dismissal is permanent and incontrovertible.
November 1, 2026 7:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting. The District of Columbia and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week. There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is already considering issuing an order to halt the project until the original lawsuit is resolved. She held a hearing Friday but didn’t immediately act. Trump said Saturday night that the arch “is very important militarily for Washington D.C. and our country.”
November 1, 2026 6:56 am
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Hempfield Township Fire Department says it is monitoring an underground fire near the former Westmoreland Glass property. In a social media post Saturday, the department said it’s aware of an ongoing fire near Chambers Avenue Extension. The department has engaged the property owner, Westmoreland County Public Safety, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and elected officials after initial reports of the fire. The cause of the fire wasn’t clear, based on the post. While the DEP is overseeing the incident as the lead agency, Hempfield firefighters will respond to any secondary fires or other emergencies that threaten people or property, the department says. People are warned not to enter the former Westmoreland Glass property and surrounding area, which are privately owned. There may be potential hazards, and keeping the area clear helps emergency crews safely respond, the department says. “Hempfield Township and the Hempfield Township Fire Department recognize the concerns of residents regarding this ongoing situation. Additional information will be provided to the public as verified information becomes available from the appropriate agencies,” the post reads.
November 1, 2026 6:30 am
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh City Councilperson and several South Side businesses are asking the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to seek a court-ordered closure of Capo’s on East Carson Street after a person was stabbed inside the bar Friday night. Public safety officials say the stabbing happened during a fight just before midnight. The victim was in critical condition. A police officer on patrol found the person outside the bar. “The bar took the victim and threw them out the back door and basically said, ‘Good luck, best of luck to you,’” Bob Charland, a councilperson representing the South Side. The district attorney’s office has cited more than 40 incidents at Capo’s since it opened two years ago. In August, the district attorney’s office issued nearly two dozen demands for the bar to follow, warning it could be shut down if it did not comply. The latest incident came after repeated concerns about fights, assaults and underage drinking. Capo’s remained closed Saturday night.
October 31, 2026 4:10 am
One adult and one child were involved in a crash in Washington County early Saturday morning. A Washington County 911 supervisor says first responders were sent to the area of 70 Water Dam Road in Mount Pleasant Township following a report of a single vehicle crash around 2:40 AM. One female was trapped. She was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. A child was walking around the vehicle when first responders arrived. The child was also being transported to a hospital.
October 31, 2026 3:30 am
In its tenth year of existence, the Mon Valley Alliance held its fourth annual Economic Symposium. Jamie Colecchi is the CEO of the MVA. He steered the focus of the meeting to one of looking to the future. Colecchi celebrated the near buildout of the Alta Vista Business Park. He then told of how the area is embarking on a new business park. Feasibility studies are finishing up on the development of 542 acres of an old mining site located along Route 136 and the Mon Fayette expressway. Colecchi says that the proposed site could hold anywhere from 17-20 building pads for light industrial uses. An adjacent 100 acre parcel is under consideration for residential use. He also said that there is interest nearby for a sports related complex. County Commissioners from the four counties that make up the MVA also took part by offering what they are doing to plan for the future. Jared Edgreen from Greene County joined in with all other commissioners in trying to prevent “brain drain” from county students. He says that the Greene County Career and Technology Center is bursting at the seams with talent and they are working diligently to identify current and emerging businesses to funnel that talent. Sean Kertes from Westmoreland County says his county is seeing a big influx of manufacturing opportunities, especially coming from Allegheny County. His county too, is investing in educational opportunities for the trades to keep kids home. Nick Sherman from Washington County said that they have had great success in trying to provide first time home buying opportunities for young people by clearing blight. He said a large portion of 8 million dollars in blight mitigation funds were spent along the Monongahela River towns removing blighted properties to allow those young people to feel comfortable moving into affordable existing homes. Scott Dunn from Fayette County is proud of a 13 billion dollar investment from Next Era Resources in their construction of a gas powered power generation plant that he hopes will spur more manufacturing in the region. Rick Siger, Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development was the keynote speaker. He touted the success of Pennsylvania being the third leading state for adding jobs and the ninth leading state for manufacturing development.
October 31, 2026 3:39 am
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced that 1,426 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in the state this year. There have been 28 newly confirmed cases since Wednesday. The DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the measles outbreak. The DOH reminds the public that getting fully vaccinated is the best protection against measles. The MMR vaccine is administered over two doses and provides 97% lifetime protection.
October 31, 2026 4:13 am
(AP) — A shooting at a mall in Fairfield, California, has left one person dead and six injured. Police say the incident happened on Friday night inside the Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center. Seven people were confirmed to have gunshot wounds, and one later died. The others have been taken to local hospitals, with at least three in critical condition. There is no further information on the victims’ identities or details of the shooting. Police say the location remains an active crime scene, and officers are talking to witnesses to identify the suspect.
October 31, 2026 3:39 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Get ready to fall back. The Senate is unlikely to act on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, despite pressure from President Donald Trump and Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, requiring much of the U.S. to move clocks back one hour. Several senators are holding up legislation that would eliminate that longtime U.S. tradition. Supporters argue that ending the time change would provide more daylight during the times Americans are most active. Opponents say commuters in some states wouldn’t see the sun until after 9 a.m.
