July 14, 2026 5:04 am
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing. King said Monday that that information came from Homeland Security Secretary Mullin. It’s the second time in a week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Immigrant rights groups identified the man who was killed as a 26-year-old native of Colombia. DHS says “the vehicle attempted to flee the scene and, fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon.”
July 14, 2026 5:02 am
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. Nordone will serve the remaining months of his term, which ends in January. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says she will be sworn in Tuesday afternoon. A special election next month will determine the new Republican nominee for Graham’s seat. The open seat has sparked interest among South Carolina’s conservatives. A special primary election is scheduled for August 11, with a runoff on August 25 if needed. The general election will take place on November 3.
July 14, 2026 4:59 am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately suggested the United States will charge other ships for safe passage, upending hundreds of years of American policy supporting freedom of navigation across the globe. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan and two tankers associated with the United Arab Emirates traveling through the strait, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirates threatened to retaliate against Iran, potentially drawing the nation home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai back into fighting with Tehran. The attacks come as Iran and the U.S. both vie for control of the strait.
July 14, 2026 4:58 am
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television says two members of the Islamic State group have been executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic. The report Tuesday identified the men as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. It said they belonged to an Islamic State cell that formed after the group’s territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria and had planned attacks inside Iran.
July 14, 2026 4:57 am
HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence. The increase in exports in June was much better than economists had expected. Exports rose 19.4% year-on-year in May. The customs agency said Tuesday that imports surged 36% in June, stronger than May’s 27.4% year-on-year growth. China has been exporting more autos as well as tech-related products as the rapidly expanding adoption of AI boosts demand for semiconductors and other electronic equipment. The strength in export manufacturing has helped to offset weakness in domestic spending and investment.
July 14, 2026 4:47 am
The Washington County Coroner has been called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash along the Mon-Fayette Expressway in Fallowfield Township. Washington County 911 says it happened just before 4:30 a.m near mile-marker 37 in the southbound lanes of the toll road. At least two other people were reported injured. At last report, the southbound lanes were closed. Tune to WJPA 95.3FM/1450AM for the very latest.
July 14, 2026 4:37 am
Canonsburg Borough Council will allow the Borough Manager and the Mayor to temporarily close parking lots that are Borough-owned or Borough-controlled when it is necessary for public safety or property protection. Council specifically mentioned cases of severe weather, structural hazards, and law enforcement operations that would make it necessary to close parking lots or portions of the lots. These closures will be limited to the minimum time necessary to address the concern, and closures will not last more than 72 hours without Council approval. Reasonable notice of these closures and posted signage will be provided. Prior to this vote, Council approval was needed for all closures. Council President Eric Chandler says that Council trusts both the Borough Manager and the Mayor to make these decisions. Canonsburg Mayor David Rhome says that having this authorization will make it easier to keep the public safe.
July 14, 2026 4:35 am
Recently, Bob Simmons of Simmons Farm has been asking Peters Township Council to help him maintain his ability to farm his land. Residential development has been a challenge because the township has been lax in the enforcement of planted buffer zones between his farm and neighboring houses. Because of this, Simmons says that he is losing the ability to plant multiple acres of crops. Department of Agriculture regulations are dictating this problem. The township is acting in two ways. Council unanimously approved a policy that states that all new developments adjacent to farming activities have included in their deeds, a notice that two Pennsylvania State Laws exist that protect the rights of farmers and limit nuisance lawsuits and prohibit municipalities from restricting normal agricultural activities. The second item council approved is a public hearing to gather comments on an ordinance that would demand a 100 foot setback between any home and a neighboring farm. Currently a 25 foot planted buffer zone is required. The proposed ordinance would take that planted buffer zone away. Simmons, on the other hand would like to see both the 100 foot setback with the planted buffer zone within that setback. He says that it would protect residents from any dust, noise and odors that are a part of farming operations. A public hearing is set for August 31.
July 14, 2026 4:52 am
Gas prices are down 13-cents here in Western Pennsylvania this week. AAA says the average now stands at $4.01 per gallon. Here in Washington, our average is nearly 17 cents higher at $4.18. The national average, however increased 8-cents to $3.87 after steadily dropping since late May. The situation between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain and that led crude oil prices to rise to over $70 per barrel as volatility lingers about the Strait of Hormuz. Prices are still lower than they were in the spring when the national average peaked at $4.56 on May 21. Today’s national average is 21 cents less than one month ago but 72 cents higher than one-year ago.
July 13, 2026 4:59 pm
(AP) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. Nordone will serve the remaining months of his term, which ends in January. A special election next month will determine the new Republican nominee for Graham’s seat. The open seat has sparked interest among South Carolina’s conservatives. A special primary election is scheduled for August 11, with a runoff on August 25 if needed. The general election will take place on November 3.
