October 23, 2026 4:50 am
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. It features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton. Trump criticized Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who called the ad “deeply troubling.” DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy, urged him to remove the ad but didn’t withdraw his support. The ad has sparked division among Ohio Republicans, with some expressing disgust and others supporting it. The ad has also drawn national attention, with mixed reactions from conservative media and political figures. The debate has threatened to spill into other races and states.
October 23, 2026 4:56 am
State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. Attorneys for the Justice Department argued this week that it’s within their discretion to decline to share information with state authorities. Minnesota officials sued President Donald Trump’s administration in March for materials they said they needed to investigate the shootings during Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year. State prosecutors announced in July that the federal government had begun turning over key evidence in the cases. But Minnesota investigators said the transfer of evidence stopped soon after the July announcement.
October 23, 2026 4:49 am
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11. The order Thursday from U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett came as the BBC’s lawyers complained that Trump had delayed his appearance. Lett said Trump must sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 or face sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit unless the discovery period is extended past Dec. 18. The judge also ordered the Department of Justice to respond to former special counsel Jack Smith about whether he has permission to be deposed in the case.
October 23, 2026 2:28 am
The woman allegedly causing a man’s death on the Mon-Fayette Expressway by driving the wrong way will face trial. Maciola Newman, 72 of Pickerington, Ohio waived her charges to common pleas court. According to the criminal complaint, Pennsylvania State Police were called to mile marker 37 of the Mon-Fayette Expressway, just north of its intersection with Interstate 70 at 4:30 AM on July 14. There they found that Newman’s car was driving north in the southbound lanes before colliding head on with a car driven by 24 year old Jacob Huber of Ruffs Dale, PA. Huber was pronounced dead at the scene. Newman and her passenger, 38 year old Charles Newman were extricated from their car with serious injuries and flown to a Pittsburgh hospital. Newman has been charged with felony homicide by vehicle, misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment along with several summary offenses. Newman is free on $50,000 bail. She will be formally arraigned on December 3.
October 22, 2026 9:29 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment claims fell to 194,000 last week, the fewest in three months and another sign that layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy extraordinary job security. The Labor Department reported that claims were down from 200,000 the week before. Applications for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them closely because they can provide signs of where the job market is headed. So far this year, claims have remained at historically low levels, never topping 230,000 in a single week. The four-week average of claims, which strips out week-to-week ups and downs, dipped to 197,750.
October 22, 2026 4:46 am
A Ringgold teacher faces charges after police say she had a marijuana vape while at school. According to the criminal complaint, school administration discovered Tami Marie White, 58, had the vape around midday last Wednesday at Ringgold Elementary School South. Police say a field test showed positive results for marijuana. It was turned over to the State Police Crime Lab for additional testing. White is charged with possession of marijuana. Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich shared this statement Wednesday afternoon: “The District is aware of the reported allegations involving an employee who was allegedly in possession of a prohibited substance on school grounds. The District does not permit or condone the alleged conduct reported with regard to any employee. “The District takes these matters very seriously and is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and appropriate environment for all students and staff. The District will follow all applicable policies, procedures, and protocols in addressing this matter.
October 22, 2026 2:52 am
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has announced that 1,317 measles cases have been confirmed across 43 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026, including Washington County. The DOH continues to lead Pennsylvania’s robust response to the ongoing measles outbreak and is making the most up-to-date information on cases, hospitalizations, and deaths available on our measles dashboard. While daily numbers fluctuate, tracking these trends provides Pennsylvanians and health care providers with visibility into community transmission across the Commonwealth and helps inform DOH’s ongoing response. Statewide, health care providers have also seen a surge of interest from residents seeking MMR vaccinations. In a typical month, Pennsylvania health care providers administer approximately 25,000 doses of the MMR vaccine. In September, more than 56,000 doses were administered. So far in the first three weeks of October, more than 39,000 MMR vaccines have been administered. (Photo: AP)
October 22, 2026 3:20 pm
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11. The order Thursday from U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett came as the BBC’s lawyers complained that Trump had delayed his appearance. Lett said Trump must sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 or face sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit unless the discovery period is extended past Dec. 18. The judge also ordered the Department of Justice to respond to former special counsel Jack Smith about whether he has permission to be deposed in the case.
October 22, 2026 3:24 pm
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s Democratic governor is questioning the timing of the Justice Department’s indictment of a powerful Democratic state senator. Abigail Spanberger said Thursday that the indictment of Sen. L. Louise Lucas so close to the midterm election would “further erode” public trust in the department. Lucas herself is not on the ballot this year. She’s charged with leading what authorities allege was a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds. She’s expected in court later Thursday. Lucas said she “will not be bullied” by the indictment.
October 22, 2026 4:35 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest shudder for AI stocks pulled markets lower around the world. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% Thursday for its worst day since July, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.6%. The weakness for tech stocks was so overwhelming that it masked strength for the rest of the market, where the majority of U.S. stocks actually rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up less than 0.1%. AI stocks have been swinging on worries that their boom may be under threat because of high interest rates. Nervousness in the market helped pull Treasury yields sharply lower. Oil prices jumped on worries about the war with Iran.
