September 22, 2025 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designating antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Antifa, short for “anti-fascists,” is an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups and is not a singular entity. It consists of groups that resist fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. The order did not specify how the administration would label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a domestic terrorist organization. Trump had said last week on social media that he would designate antifa as a “major terrorist organization.”
September 22, 2025 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the span of 14 days, nearly 200 people marched from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in defense of democracy. From children to the elderly, members of the We Are America march arrived in the nation’s capital on a warm and sunny Friday afternoon, tired but joyous, where they were greeted with hugs and cheers from supporters and members of Congress. The mission of their sprawling walk was to unite a movement strong enough to hold America’s leaders accountable. Along the way they were housed in churches, where they slept in pews, or at people’s homes.
September 22, 2025 5:00 am
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 Dec. 18. Prosecutors say Routh spent weeks plotting to kill Trump but did not fire his weapon.
September 22, 2025 4:25 am
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An investigation is underway into a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening. Washington County 911 says crews were called to a commercial structure fire in the 1100 block of West Findlay Street just after 7:30 p.m. Canton Township Fire Chief Chuck LaBella says the fire started at a car repair business. The man who rents the building was outside at the time. Since the building is made of metal, damage was mainly to the interior insulation and some cars that were inside, LaBella says. Crews were on scene for about an hour and a half. The fire was brought under control quickly thanks to help from several other companies, LaBella says. The renter began experiencing a rapid heart rate and was taken to a hospital to be checked out. LaBella says the fire’s cause is currently unknown.
September 21, 2025 7:55 am
BANGKOK (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has pushed for more military dialogue in a meeting with China’s Premier Li Qiang. The meeting on Sunday marked the first visit by a House delegation to Beijing since 2019. Li welcomed the delegates, calling it an “icebreaking trip” to strengthen ties. Rep. Adam Smith, a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, emphasized the need for military communication. The delegation included members from both the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. U.S.-China relations have been strained by trade tensions, Taiwan’s status and China’s support for Russia. (Photo: AP)
September 21, 2025 7:51 am
(WPXI) EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An elderly man is dead after a fire in a Westmoreland County mobile home community. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Round Top Circle in East Huntingdon Township at 4:17 p.m. for reports of an explosion and fire at a trailer, according to a Westmoreland County 911 supervisor. A person was reported to be trapped under a collapsed roof, investigators say. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson confirms an elderly man in a wheelchair was killed in the incident. Officials have not yet identified the man.
September 21, 2025 7:47 am
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club during a wedding, killing one person and wounding two others. The shooting happened on Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. Authorities have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau and charged him with second-degree murder. Additional charges are expected. Police initially thought there were two shooters but later confirmed there was only one. The motive remains unclear. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people scrambled for safety. The deceased was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police say there is no further danger to the public. (Photo: AP)
September 21, 2025 7:47 am
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza City, including children, according to health officials. The strikes hit a residential block Saturday night, escalating the ongoing conflict. Israel says it aims to “destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” but hasn’t provided a timeline for the offensive. Palestinians streamed out of Gaza City, though many are unwilling to be uprooted again, too weak to leave or unable to afford the cost of moving. Aid groups warn that forced evacuations in Gaza will worsen the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, several Western countries are preparing to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.
September 21, 2025 7:00 am
(WPXI) – Police have charged a second person in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl. Kaitlin Whoolery disappeared in 2023 after leaving a drug treatment facility. Investigators said she likely overdosed on drugs and died at the Heritage Inn in Uniontown. On Friday, they charged Vincent Cossell who police they say admitted to burying Whoolery in a shallow grave at a property in North Union Township. Charges include hindering apprehension, endangering the welfare of children, concealing the death of a child, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse. Earlier this week, police also charged Derrick Bradley. According to court documents, Cossell told police that he, Bradley and Whoolery rented a room at a Uniontown hotel, where they were later joined by an unidentified fourth person. Cossell said he and Bradley left the room for a bit, and when they returned, Whoolery was dead. Cossell said he performed CPR without success, records say.
September 21, 2025 7:00 am
Washington County was well represented earlier this week when Commissioner Electra Janis accompanied the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission to Washington D.C. to discuss local funding. Janis said she was able to meet one on one with senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman to convince them to guide federal funding to Washington County. Janis advocated for funding for large sewage projects to spur development in areas such as Cecil Township. She is fighting for storm water management and flood damage relief to help South Strabane and Canton Townships after they were affected by June floods. The South Strabane Township Fire Department main fire station is still trying to recover from that flood. She is also looking for funding for hangars at the county airport. Janis says that several large companies are looking to obtain hangar space. Janis said she was thankful for the opportunity to get in front of McCormick and Fetterman to let them know that people are moving here because Washington County is where people want to live.
