September 24, 2025 5:01 am
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution. He also warned Europe it would be ruined if it doesn’t turn away from a “double-tailed monster” of ill-conceived migration and green energy policies. World leaders listened closely to his Tuesday remarks at the U.N. General Assembly as Trump has already moved quickly to diminish U.S. support for the world body in his first eight months in office. After his speech, Trump met with Secretary-General António Guterres and told the top U.N. official that the U.S. is behind the global body “100%” amid fears among members that he’s edging toward a full retreat.
September 24, 2025 4:57 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday signaled a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, in sharp contrast with other Fed officials who have called for a more urgent approach. In remarks in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that there are risks to both of the Fed’s goals of seeking maximum employment and stable prices. His approach is in sharp contrast to some members of the Fed’s rate-setting committee who are pushing for faster cuts.
September 24, 2025 4:55 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Tuesday, Kimmel said he never intended to make light of the tragedy and understood that his remarks to some seemed “ill-timed or unclear. ” He criticized ABC affiliates for taking his show off the air, calling it “unAmerican.” Kimmel thanked supporters, including those who disagree with him, like Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. ABC suspended Kimmel last Wednesday but announced his return after discussions. The suspension came after criticism from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and others. Kimmel’s viewership was limited due to some affiliates not airing his show.
September 24, 2025 4:43 am
Allowing the builder to construct driveway aprons with slopes greater than 7 percent for several lots in the Burkett Manor development, The South Strabane Township Board of Supervisors approved an emergency modification request from Ryan Homes. The measure passed in a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Jeff Bull dissenting. Bull said he opposed the request because he believes the township should stop “rewarding developers for inappropriate behavior.” Township code generally restricts driveway slopes to 7 percent or less to ensure safe access and usability, but Ryan Homes sought the modification due to grading challenges on certain properties within the plan. In other business, the board accepted the resignations of Parks and Recreation Commission members Kristina Schuerle and Heidi McConnell, both of whom recently stepped down from their roles. To fill the vacancies, the supervisors appointed Elizabeth Ellerbock and Ashley Martin, pending completion of background checks. Ellerbock will serve a three-year term on the commission, while Martin will serve a two-year term.
September 24, 2025 12:24 am
North Strabane Township Supervisors adopted measures that have been long in coming. The measures adopted did not pass unanimously. First, supervisors adopted the preliminary and final land development applications for a personal warehouse that is planned by CC Realty Advisors at the corner of Morganza and Curry Roads. They also approved the amendments to the commercial zoning district defining and regulating a personal warehouse development. The measures both passed 3-1 with supervisor chairman Neil Kelly dissenting. Kelly says he has voted against the project from the beginning. He thinks that management of the entities going into the development could become problematic. The second measure adopted by a 3-1 vote were updates to the township fire ordinance where they adopted certain portions of the International Fire Code. Public Safety Director Mark Grimm said that the majority of the updates pertain to inspections of commercial properties. He said his fire department will be on an educational blitz to inform people just how the inspection system is devised and what to expect from the annual inspections. Supervisor Marcus Staley voted against the measure. He reserved comment on his vote for the future. Another important action, supervisors set October 31, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as the time for Halloween trick or treating.
September 23, 2025 4:14 pm
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Routh has been found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year. After the verdict on Tuesday, Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen but was quickly restrained by officers. The jury took about two hours to reach their decision. Routh’s daughter, Sara, expressed her distress in the courtroom, claiming the case was rigged. Routh, who represented himself in court, faces life in prison with sentencing scheduled for December 18th. Prosecutors say Routh spent weeks plotting to kill Trump but did not fire his weapon.
September 23, 2025 5:02 am
With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize throngs of people — notably young conservatives — to become more engaged in evangelical and Catholic churches. Evocations of Kirk-inspired religious fervor surfaced almost immediately after his death on Sept. 10, and continued to swell as much of Sunday’s VIP-studded memorial service for the conservative activist resembled a massive megachurch service. There have been widespread reports of attendance surging at some evangelical churches. But a religious demographics expert says any surge might be brief, given there are no recent examples of an enduring religious revival after a civic trauma.
September 23, 2025 4:57 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider expanding President Donald Trump’s power to shape independent agencies by overturning a nearly century-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members. The high court agreed Monday to quickly hear arguments in a case over the firing of members of the Federal Trade Commission and two other boards. The justices have allowed the Republican president to fire Democratic Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter and board members at other agencies while their lawsuits play out. The high court’s actions send a strong signal the conservative majority could be poised to overturn or narrow a 1935 decision that found commissioners can be removed only for misconduct or neglect of duty.
September 23, 2025 4:56 am
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The network announced Monday that the show would return on Tuesday. Kimmel faced backlash for his remarks, leading major affiliates like Nexstar and Sinclair to pull his show. President Trump, a frequent target of Kimmel’s jokes, celebrated the suspension. Kimmel expressed concern about potential government crackdowns on comedians. His suspension comes amid a shifting late-night landscape and ongoing debates about media control and free speech. Sinclair said Monday that it would not air Kimmel’s show Tuesday and would broadcast news programming instead.
September 23, 2025 4:53 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump isn’t a doctor. But he played one on TV Monday, offering copious amounts of unproven medical advice that he suggested — without providing evidence — might help reduce autism rates. Trump blasted Tylenol, promoting unproven links between the pain reliever and autism and pushing the well-established treatment into a national image crisis. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump instructed pregnant women around a dozen times during a White House news conference. He also urged mothers not to give infants the drug, known generically as acetaminophen. The latest blow could invite more litigation and prompt customers to switch to alternatives. But the maker of Tylenol, Kenvue Inc., is refuting Trump’s challenge, and analysts think loyalty to a product that has been on the market since the 1950’s may limit damage.
