April 22, 2025 5:05 am
Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks tumbled as investors worldwide grow more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking up the traditional order.
April 22, 2025 5:03 am
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. In a settlement Friday, the nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 million if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032. The government’s complaint also alleges Walgreens sought payment for many of the invalid prescriptions through Medicare and other federal healthcare programs in violation of the False Claims Act.
April 22, 2025 5:01 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother. President Donald Trump on Monday called it “fake news” and pointed to what he called disgruntled workers. The administration’s posture is meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil, including the departures of several senior aides. The White House has framed the revelation as the outgrowth of a power struggle between Hegseth and the career workforce. But some of the recently departed officials were brought in by Hegseth.
April 22, 2025 4:57 am
LONDON (AP) — Officials from Britain, the U.S., European nations and Ukraine are due to meet in London to push for a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. British Defense Secretary John Healey said Wednesday’s meeting will include “what a ceasefire might look like and how to secure peace in the long term.” But a plan for the talks to involve foreign ministers was scrapped at the last minute after the U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was unable to come because of a scheduling issue. Those attending include retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
April 22, 2025 4:56 am
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis. They have set Saturday as the date for his funeral and are allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects starting Wednesday, when his casket is brought into St. Peter’s Basilica. The cardinals met for the first time Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis’ successor. The cardinals set the funeral for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Francis died Monday at age 88. He was the first pope from Latin America.
April 22, 2025 4:53 am
Governor Josh Shapiro says he feels confident returning to the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg thanks to the work of Pennsylvania State Police and an independent review of current security protocols. Shapiro told Channel 11 he plans to be back sleeping in the governor’s residence as early as this week, just days after a Molotov cocktail was thrown into the home while he and his family slept. Cody Balmer is accused of throwing the device into the residence and breaking in with a hammer. He has been charged with arson and attempted homicide. His preliminary hearing, originally scheduled for this week, has been continued to next month. “I feel safe there,” Shapiro said. “I know state police are going to learn from this experience. They’ve brought in a third party to analyze our infrastructure and system. I’m confident any steps that need to be taken will be taken.” Despite significant damage to parts of the residence, including the state dining room, Shapiro said he plans to continue using the home as intended, including hosting the annual Easter egg hunt for children in Harrisburg on Tuesday. A full investigation into the attack is ongoing, and officials said additional security measures are being evaluated.
April 22, 2025 4:48 am
Washington County Sheriff Anthony Andronas has announced that the Sheriff’s Administrative office has moved to the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau St. in Suite 110. The move was effective at 5 p.m. on Monday. License to carry permits, Sheriff sales and any other counter needs will be handled at this new location.
April 22, 2025 2:56 am
(WPXI) – The McDonald Police Department is asking for information after the window of one of their police cruisers was smashed out. On Sunday, around 9:25 p.m., police said a man pounded on an office window of the McDonald Borough Police Department. The officer on duty then went outside and found the driver’s side window of a police cruiser shattered. Police said they have video that shows the suspect walking around the borough building while talking on the phone. He had a metal baseball bat, wearing a black balaclava-type mask and gloves. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Timothy Motte at tmotte@mcdonaldboro.com.
April 22, 2025 2:55 am
Legal counsel for Range Resources rested their case in a challenge to a new oil and gas ordinance in Cecil Township. Monday’s public hearing in front of the Zoning Hearing Board will continue as no verdict was issued on whether an ordinance adopted in November of 2024 and revised in April 2025 has adversely affected Range Resources’ ability to continue to drill for oil and gas in the township. At issue are new setback requirements that say no drilling may occur within 5000 feet of a school or 2500 feet of a protected structure. Range Resources offered testimony from their Director of Geographic Information Systems to say that the setbacks eliminate the possibility of new pad development. What was not studied by Range Resources was a waiver clause allowing a land owner to waive the 2500 foot setback if they chose to have a well pad on their property. The witness said it would be difficult to determine the effect and how it could open the township to further development. Also presented was testimony from an attorney from Range Resources’ Leasing Team. That witness presented three properties determined to be “stranded” from gas and oil development because none of the current gas wells can reach those properties. The witness was unable to explain how the new setbacks could be harmful when the leases were signed before the new setbacks took effect. After transcripts of this hearing are received by counsel, briefs will be filed and arguments heard at another hearing at a yet to be determined date. The next hearing will be advertised for public notice.
April 22, 2025 2:43 am
Planning is already underway for the 2026 Pittsburgh Draft and the NFL is looking to engage event-ready businesses within the greater Pittsburgh area to support the production of the event. Washington County Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Kotula, along with other chambers in the area say this procurement program is an opportunity for local businesses and certified diverse businesses (minority, woman, person with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and veteran-owned) to gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the event and provide networking and capacity building for all accepted businesses. Kotula says businesses selected for the program will be profiled in a directory, which NFL primary contractors and event producers will use to identify and select local and certified diverse suppliers to fulfill their subcontracting needs. Kotula says this is not only an opportunity for local businesses, but also a chance to showcase Washington County as well. If you’re interested, Kotula says you can visit the chamber website and fill out an application until May 7th. (Photo: AP)
