July 15, 2025 4:50 am
A Texas man faces charges after police say he brought a gun to the main security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport. The Allegheny County Police Department says TSA officers located the gun in the man’s carry-on bag just after 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Police say 42-year-old Erik Trask, did not have a valid concealed carry permit. As a result, ACPD charged him with a felony count of carrying a firearm without a license. The FBI was also notified of the incident. Passengers can travel with guns only in checked baggage if unloaded and packed in a hard-sided locked case. Then, the locked case should be taken to the airline check-in counter to be declared. TSA has details on how to properly travel with a firearm on its website. Bringing a gun to an airport carries a federal fine of up to $15,000, depending on the specific weapon and other circumstances. It is the first gun to be stopped at the airport’s checkpoint since mid-April.
July 15, 2025 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees. With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan. The layoffs “will likely cripple the department,” Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appealed.
July 15, 2025 5:06 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days. Trump also revealed plans for European allies to buy U.S. weapons and transfer them to Ukraine. Patriot air defense missiles are a top priority for the besieged country. Monday’s announcement marks a shift in Trump’s stance, as the Republican president previously criticized Ukraine’s leadership but now expresses frustration with Vladimir Putin’s continued aggression. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks, with June recording the highest civilian casualties in three years.
July 15, 2025 5:00 am
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party has announced plans to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. The decision destabilizes Netanyahu’s leadership amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The party, United Torah Judaism, cites disagreements over a bill granting military draft exemptions for its constituents. The issue has long divided Israelis and intensified as military demands grew during the war in Gaza. The departure, which goes into effect in 48 hours, leaves Netanyahu with a slim majority, increasing his reliance on far-right parties in his coalition. The political development comes as Israel and Hamas continue to discuss terms for a ceasefire.
July 15, 2025 5:02 am
LONDON (AP) — U.N. health officials have estimated that more than 14 million children did not receive a single vaccine last year. The World Health Organization and UNICEF said about 89% of children under 1 year old got a first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough in 2024, the same as in 2023. About 85% completed the three-dose series, up from 84% in 2023. The agencies released their annual estimate of global vaccine coverage Tuesday. Health leaders said the collapse of international aid, led by the U.S., threatens efforts to reduce the number of unprotected children. The U.N. estimates vaccines prevent 3.5 million to 5 million deaths a year.
July 15, 2025 5:51 pm
(AP) – The Emmy nominations are in, and familiar favorites like “Hacks,” “The Bear,” and “Abbott Elementary” dominate the comedy categories. However, there were some differences, too. Kathy Bates became the oldest lead drama actress nominee at 77 for “Matlock.” Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” gained traction with seven nominations, including Harrison Ford’s first Emmy nod. Netflix’s “Adolescence” scored 13 nominations, while “The Handmaid’s Tale” earned just one as it concluded its six-season run. Meanwhile, “The Voice” missed a reality competition nod for the first time since 2012, and Kristen Bell received her first-ever Emmy nomination for “Nobody Wants This.” (Photo: AP)
July 14, 2025 5:07 am
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will run for New York City mayor as an independent candidate. Cuomo, who lost to progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani in the June primary, says he aims to challenge Mamdani’s policies, calling them “slick slogans with no real solutions.” The general election is set for November. The current Mayor Eric Adams is also running as an independent, while Curtis Sliwa is set to represent the Republican Party. Critics of Mamdani’s progressive agenda worry that multiple candidates could split the anti-Mamdani vote, boosting his chances. This marks Cuomo’s latest comeback attempt after resigning as governor amid scandal.
July 14, 2025 10:30 am
BENTLEYVILLE, Pa. — Flames damaged a brand-new mobile home in Bentleyville on Sunday. Bentleyville Fire-Rescue said they were called to the 300 block of Beallsville Road at 2:23 p.m. for a reported fire. Flames and smoke were spreading on the roof of a mobile home. Firefighters said they believe the fire began after the structure was hit by lightning. No injuries were reported. The mobile home was brand new and no one had moved in yet. (PHOTO; Bentleyville Fire-Rescue)
July 14, 2025 9:41 am
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say nine people were killed in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help. The fire broke out Sunday night at the Gabriel House facility, which houses about 70 residents. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke, flames, and occupants trapped inside. Many residents were rescued, but several were pronounced dead at the scene. Others were taken to hospitals with varying injuries. Five firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The fire was out by Monday morning. Officials say the cause is under investigation. The local fire chief called the incident a devastating tragedy for the community and affected families.
July 14, 2025 5:19 am
PITTSBURGH — A Donora man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearm charges. Tre Robert Goins, 31, pleaded guilty on July 9 to possessing fentanyl and cocaine with the intent to distribute, as well as possessing a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The Department of Justice says Goins will head to trial in August on an additional charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges stem from a May 2024 incident when Goins fled a traffic stop initiated by the City of Duquesne Police Department. This led to a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, after which police recovered fentanyl, cocaine and a loaded gun from Goins’ vehicle. Investigators say the gun had been reported stolen. Goins will be sentenced in October. He faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. He will remain in custody in the meantime.
