January 20, 2026 2:51 pm
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury is deliberating whether to convict one of the first police officers on the scene of the deadly Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde. Special prosecutor Bill Turner said Wednesday that a conviction would send a message that law enforcement must fulfill their duty to protect when a gunman threatens children. Jason Goss, an attorney for Adrian Gonzales, began his closing statements by telling jurors his client wasn’t responsible for the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers. Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment.
January 21, 2026 5:17 am
GELIDA, Spain (AP) — A commuter train crash in Catalonia, Spain, has led to the suspension of rail services in the region. The crash occurred when a train hit a retaining wall that had fallen onto the tracks. At least one person died, and 37 others were injured. Emergency services responded with 20 ambulances, and the injured were taken to local hospitals. The crash happened near Gelida, about 35 minutes from Barcelona. Heavy rainfall is believed to have caused the wall to collapse. This incident follows a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain on Sunday that killed at least 42 people.
January 21, 2026 5:21 am
Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal. This move aims to win over Warner’s shareholders for a $72 billion merger and counter a bid from Paramount. On Tuesday, Netflix and Warner announced a revised transaction to simplify the structure and speed up a shareholder vote. The all-cash offer is valued at $27.75 per Warner share. Warner’s leadership supports the merger with Netflix. Meanwhile, Paramount has made a $77.9 billion offer and plans a proxy fight. The sale could face antitrust scrutiny and political influence.
January 21, 2026 2:56 pm
(AP) Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal. Smithfield, which has held rights to produce and sell Nathan’s products in the U.S., Canada and at Sam’s Clubs in Mexico since 2014, will acquire all of Nathan’s outstanding shares for $102 each. Like almost every food company, Nathan’s has been under significant inflationary pressure. Nathan’s sales costs of branded products rose 27% compared with last year in its most recent quarter and there was a 20% increase in the average cost per pound of hot dogs.
January 20, 2026 2:40 am
Pennsylvania American Water is encouraging customers throughout portions of its statewide service territory to voluntarily reduce their water consumption in response to a drought watch declaration expansion that was recently announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Pennsylvania American Water is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their nonessential water use by 10-15% (a reduction of approximately 11-16 gallons per day) in accordance with the DEP’s guidance. “We’re asking our customers in affected areas to observe the DEP’s request and be mindful of their nonessential water use during this drought watch,” said Brandy Braun, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Pennsylvania American Water. “Our sources of supply are currently adequate to meet the needs of our customers, but we want to prepare for the potential for more severe conditions that could lead to stricter conservation measures in the future. Of the 40 counties currently included in DEP’s drought watch declaration, 21 are within areas where Pennsylvania American Water provides water service. including Washington, Adams, Beaver, Berks, Butler, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Cumberland, Indiana, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, and Union.
January 20, 2026 2:53 am
Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg touted their work in securing grants for their respective districts on Tuesday. The grant money is coming from the Commonwealth Financing Authority through the Multi-modal Transportation Fund and Small Water and Sewer Program. The grants will address various land, water and sewage issues throughout the county, including a 750-thousand-dollar grant to rebuild the railroad bridge over Georgetown Road in Cecil Township
January 20, 2026 2:46 pm
ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters are warning that a new storm could bring ice and power outages across the South this weekend. Temperatures will be slow to warm in many areas, meaning ice that forms on roads and sidewalks might stick around. The exact timing and path remain uncertain, but an arctic air mass from Canada is expected to clash with rain, creating a major winter storm. An atmospheric river could pull moisture across the Gulf Coast, increasing the risk of ice storms in Georgia. Travel disruptions are likely, especially in areas with limited snow removal equipment. Northern states will remain in a deep freeze due to polar air. (Photo: AP)
January 20, 2026 3:50 pm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have served six grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials as part of an investigation into whether they obstructed or impeded federal law enforcement during a sweeping immigration operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul area. A person familiar with the matter said Tuesday that the subpoenas, which seek records, were sent to the offices of Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and officials in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Walz and Frey have called the probe a bullying tactic meant to quell political opposition.
January 20, 2026 2:43 pm
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland have strained relations with America’s key NATO allies. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, criticized Trump’s approach on Tuesday, warning of potential retaliation. The European Union’s top official calls the tariffs a “mistake,” questioning Trump’s reliability. Trump argues the U.S. needs Greenland to counter threats from China and Russia. Greenland’s leader insists on respect for international law. European leaders consider countermeasures, including tariffs and economic sanctions. As tensions rise, Trump plans to address the issue at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
January 20, 2026 4:46 am
South Strabane Township Supervisors held a three hour budget workshop that was witnessed by a residents, employees and community volunteers that filled their council chambers. Supervisors reopened their 2026 budget and went line by line with public works, police, fire and administration department heads to search out ways to weed out excessive spending. The current budget is set at $8.772 million. Revenues exceed expenses by $34,000. The session was not one where hacksaws were taken to each department budget. Thoughtful discussion was held between supervisors and department heads to justify spending or to agree to offer additional methods of budget savings. Newly elected supervisor Zack Morgan manned the computer making calculations, and on several occasions suggested increases to some line items if he thought they were needed. In all, supervisors are confident that they will accomplish their goal of decreasing township spending and establishing proper procedures for spending and establishing concrete reasons for spending. Department heads were pleased that supervisors took their needs into account. Not all were happy. Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Wrubleski was unable to get a final determination if her all volunteer department will be funded. Supervisors will further study that allocation. A final budget meeting will be held on Thursday January 22. Supervisors must approve any changes to the budget by February 15.
