January 14, 2026 4:51 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Danish official says a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two sides did agree to create a working group to discuss ways to work through differences as Trump continues to call for a U.S. takeover of the Denmark’s Arctic territory of Greenland. Trump said before the talks that Greenland is essential for U.S. national security and he warned against Russian or Chinese influence. Meanwhile, Denmark announced plans to boost the country’s military presence in Arctic and North Atlantic.
January 13, 2026 4:51 am
Iran’s top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran’s protests has risen to at least 2,571. The country has eased some restrictions, allowing mobile phone calls abroad for the first time in days. Internet and texting services remain restricted. The satellite internet service Starlink is offering free service in Iran to help people attempting to share protest footage. Outside the country, international reactions continue with other nations summoning Iranian ambassadors and announcing sanctions in response to the crackdown.
January 14, 2026 3:53 pm
Luxury retailer Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, preparing to reposition itself after obtaining about $1.75 billion in financing commitments. The private company that owns retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus said in a release Wednesday that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Top executive, Marc Metrick, stepped down earlier this month as the company struggled with debt it took on for its $2.65 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus in 2024. The company is facing increasing competition as it tries to winnow down its heavy debt load, while its customers have balked against extravagant price hikes.
January 13, 2026 3:32 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons in a letter Tuesday said they will not comply with a House subpoena to testify. The Democrats slam a Republican-controlled committee’s efforts as “legally invalid.” Republican lawmakers in response say they will launch contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons next week. In a letter released on social media, the Clintons denounce the contempt push as being “literally designed to result in” their imprisonment. The Republican push to hold the Clintons in contempt could result in prosecution from the Justice Department.
January 13, 2026 4:52 am
Three people charged in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old girl in South Franklin Township are heading to jail. Annalaya Wilkerson’s mom says her daughter thought she was going to a party the night she was murdered. Monday, 3 of the 4 charged in the 18-year-old’s death took a plea deal, but Annalaya’s mother Billie Jo Dawson says she still doesn’t know why it happened “It’s not enough time, I feel like they should’ve got a lot more time; life. I mean, they took her life, it’s not fair”. State Police say Wilkerson and a 17-year-old girl were shot along Jolly School Road back in April of 2024. Police say the girls were both shot when they got out of the car. The 17-year-old was shot in the chest and survived. Wilkerson was found dead in the middle of the road. Windale “Winnie” Barfield Junior will serve 22-44 years and his brother Anthony Barfield will serve 15-30 years in a state prison as part of the plea deal. Jeheili Cochran, who is a relative of the Barfield’s also took a plea deal for tampering with evidence after reportedly getting rid of the murder weapon. “They’re still not taking accountability. I still don’t know why. I still don’t know what really happened. I’ll never know because they got to take a plea deal,” Dawson said. Another man, Karon Whitlock, was also charged, but the DA says his case will be dealt with separately because he’s been cooperating.
January 13, 2026 2:16 am
Officials with Washington and Jefferson College sent out a “Welcome Back to Campus” email on Monday. The email contained an update on measures the school has taken with the Washington Police Department and the mayor’s office to ensure they are all working together to maximize safety on and around campus, in the wake of three incidents involving firearms on North Main Street over the past several months. As a result, the group has worked together to create a new system for the city to notify campus and public safety of any incidents and their proximity to campus in a more timely manner. The city has also committed to informing the school when arrests are made. The city is also working with business owners in that area to improve security and safety. The school, though, is still encouraging students and other to be cautious about being on or near North Main Street after dark, until a final arrest is made.
January 13, 2026 2:02 am
In an uncommon move, Canonsburg Borough approved modifications to their contract with their Borough Manager Angela Senay. During the voting meeting, council met in executive session to make changes, none of them financially based. Council President Eric Chandler said that the modifications were minor and affected scheduling, allowing Senay the opportunity to do some work remotely. Senay took over the position in September after previous manager Billie Bilko died in July. In other city business, council is moving on with their plans to broadcast council meetings live. Former councilman John Severine is looking to broadcast the meetings on Facebook and YouTube. He says that he hopes that residents will be able to see the meetings and get rid of the idea that borough business is all done behind closed doors. Borough Manager Angela Senay says that broadcasting the meetings will be a great way for residents that cannot come to the meetings to keep up to date on borough affairs. Council also approved a measure removing Dogwood Alley as a road that has prohibited parking at all times.
January 13, 2026 4:56 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Days of demonstrations against immigration agents and a new lawsuit have left Minnesota tense. Federal authorities used tear gas on Monday to break up crowds of whistle-blowing activists. The state, joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, sued the Trump administration Monday to try to halt or limit the enforcement surge that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. The Department of Homeland Security has pledged to send more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota in what Immigration and Customs Enforcement has called its largest enforcement operation ever. Homeland Security says it has made more than 2,000 arrests in the state since December.
January 13, 2026 5:30 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico to face child sex abuse charges. This comes after Albuquerque police issued an arrest warrant on counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse. The acts allegedly occurred on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” a TV series Busfield directed and acted in. Busfield denied the allegations when interviewed by authorities during the investigation. He suggested the boy’s mother was seeking revenge for her children being replaced on the series. He is known for appearances in “The West Wing,” “Field of Dreams” and “Thirtysomething,” the latter of which won him an Emmy.
January 12, 2026 4:59 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests. Trump has repeatedly threatened Tehran with military action if the Islamic Republic was found using deadly force against antigovernment protesters. But now, with Iranian officials indicating they want to have talks with the White House about the protests, the U.S. military appears to be on standby mode. Trump said Monday he would slap 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Tehran, a move that could affect China, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
