May 6, 2026 8:41 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to an initial agreement to end the war, and U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not reached. Trump posted Wednesday on social media that the two-month war could soon end and that oil and natural gas shipments disrupted by the conflict could restart. But he said that depends on Iran accepting a reported agreement that the president did not detail. Trump made his latest comments after he suspended a short-lived U.S. effort to force open a safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 6, 2026 10:43 am
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN founder Ted Turner, an 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 into the first satellite-based “superstation” and founded Cable News Network, the first 24-hour, all news TV network. The brash southerner owned sports teams, was a champion yacht racer and was married to actress Jane Fonda for 10 years. He was one of America’s most extensive landowners, and became a prolific philanthropist, donating $1 billion to the United Nations.
May 6, 2026 2:36 am
Last fall, Washington County Commissioners embarked on the idea of building a miniature golf course in the Mingo Creek County Park. On Thursday, commissioners will vote on granting a proposal to Adventure Golf and Sports to build the venue. During their agenda meeting, Commissioner Larry Maggi questioned the spending of $318,595 to build the golf course. If commissioners wish, an additional $131,121 could be spent on an add on package that includes water features. He said that that is nearly a half million dollars that could be better spent elsewhere. He feels that adding a miniature golf course would take away from the “pristine natural atmosphere” that current park visitors enjoy. Commissioner Nick Sherman feels that it is a good idea. He says that the county should be doing more to add entertainment options for the younger generations. Sherman said that earlier questions about whether the original guidelines under which the park was founded would disallow the venture are not applicable. If approved, Sherman says that construction on the project could begin in June.
May 6, 2026 2:32 am
Washington County Commissioners will consider a Washington County Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council (WCSORAC). The council would be made up of 11-15 members. Some of the positions could come from the Parks and Recreation Department, The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Boat Commission, a watershed conservation expert and possible at large members. The mission of the organization would be to promote and enhance outdoor recreation, conservation and sportsmanship. They want to protect natural habitats and expand public access to fishing, hunting, hiking and other outdoor activities. In addition to the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commissions, the county would like to connect with local outdoor clubs and school districts and youth groups. In the first two years, the council would like to hold events like a family fishing and boating day. A County Sportsmen’s Weekend is proposed featuring hunting safety and fly casting demonstrations. It would also hold a year round “Explore Washington County” education series in schools and camps. Commissioners will vote on the measure on Thursday.
May 6, 2026 4:53 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and deceive the system’s users into thinking they’re getting medical advice from a licensed professional. The lawsuit was filed Friday and asks a state court to order Character Technologies Inc. to stop its Character.AI chatbots “from engaging in the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.” The lawsuit says an investigator from a state agency found a character that described itself as a “doctor of psychiatry” who’s licensed in Pennsylvania. Character.AI says it posts disclaimers to inform users that characters on its website aren’t real people and that everything they say “should be treated as fiction.”
May 6, 2026 5:02 am
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA. That’s up 50% since the war with Iran began. Many drivers were hopeful in mid-April, amid signs that the conflict could be winding down, and gasoline prices fell daily for almost two weeks. But as the war continued, gasoline prices reversed course and began increasing again. And energy experts say that even once the war ends, it will take months for gasoline prices to return to pre-war levels.
May 6, 2026 4:57 am
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts. South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana are all considering changes. In South Carolina, Republican leaders are targeting a district held by a longtime Black Democratic lawmaker. Alabama is debating legislation for a special congressional primary. Tennessee lawmakers are in a special session to consider a plan that could divide Memphis, a majority-Black city. Louisiana has postponed its congressional primary to allow time for a new redistricting plan. Democrats and civil rights groups are challenging these moves.
May 6, 2026 5:04 am
The primary election in Ohio has set up what is expected to be one of the most expensive races for U.S. Senate this year as Republicans try to hold on to the chamber, while biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy will face a challenge from the state’s former health director as he seeks to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands. In what promises to be one of November’s most high-profile races, former Sen. Sherrod Brown easily defeated a challenger Tuesday in the Ohio Democratic primary and will now attempt to unseat Republican Sen. Jon Husted. Elections were also held in Indiana and Michigan.
May 6, 2026 5:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers. The Tuesday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration is a major shift that comes after months of appeals to the Trump White House from the vaping industry. As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump promised to save the vaping industry. But action on vaping and other tobacco policies has taken a backseat at the FDA. The White House has recently met with e-cigarette manufacturers who have called for the administration to loosen standards on their products. The new e-cigarettes authorized Tuesday come in mango, blueberry and two varieties of menthol.
May 6, 2026 2:24 am
Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising consumers with Spirit Airlines bookings to act quickly in attempts to recover costs as the company’s sudden shutdown has left many budget travelers stunned — and some stranded. Attorney General Sunday and his Bureau of Consumer Protection encourage impacted consumers to contact their credit card companies, third-party booking sites, or Spirit directly for refund options. If efforts to recoup costs fail, Pennsylvania consumers can file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General. “Rarely do we see such a large company shutdown so suddenly, and we know there are a lot of anxious and angry consumers out there looking for options,” Attorney General Sunday said. “I encourage those consumers to check with other airlines which are moving quickly to re-book passengers who were scheduled with Spirit Airlines. Consumers whose flight issues are not resolved should attempt to recover refunds, then consider reaching out to my office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.” (Photo: AP)
