September 7, 2025 8:03 am
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball players in Missouri and Texas have won the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winner. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history, followed 41 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers. The last drawing with a jackpot winner happened May 31. Powerball’s terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to generate big jackpots, with prizes growing as they roll over when no one wins. (Photo: AP)
September 7, 2025 5:10 am
PARIS (AP) — France risks losing its third prime minister in 12 months on Monday, with François Bayrou facing a parliamentary confidence vote. Bayrou, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron nine months ago, hopes to unite lawmakers behind proposed public spending cuts. However, opposition lawmakers are determined to topple Bayrou and his coalition government. The National Assembly is holding an extraordinary session for the vote. If Bayrou loses, he must resign, plunging France into renewed crisis. Macron’s previous attempts to stabilize his government have failed, leaving him with no dominant political bloc in parliament and ongoing financial challenges.
September 7, 2025 5:05 am
CANONSBURG, Pa. — Canonsburg Police are investigating the shooting death of a man at a friend’s home late Saturday night. Washington County 911 says it happened just after 11:30 p.m in the 500-block of Giffin Avenue The unidentified friend then reportedly sought help from a neighbor who called 911. The Washington County Coroner’s office identified the man killed as Brady Paul, 25, of Canonsburg. A cause and manner of death are pending. The circumstances of what led up to the shooting weren’t immediately available.
September 7, 2025 4:52 am
MONONGAHELA, Pa. — A 17-year-old faces two felony charges after a stabbing at a youth football game Sunday afternoon at Joe Montana Stadium in Monongahela. Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh says Daron Carpenter, 17, has been charged as an adult with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon on school property. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Sunday. According to reports, the unidentified 19-year old was stabbed in the abdomen and flown to Allegheny General Hospital. There is no word on his condition. The stadium is next to Ringgold High School and the district has cancelled classes for today but school buildings will be open and counselors will be available. Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich released the following statement: “In light of the ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred earlier today at Joe Montana Stadium, the District has made the decision to close all schools for instruction tomorrow, Sept. 8, 2025. “While there will be no formal classes, school buildings will remain open, and counseling services will be available for any student who may need support during this time. “We understand that this decision may cause an inconvenience for some of our families, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. After careful consideration, we believe this is the least disruptive and most supportive option for our students and staff at this time. “The safety and well-being of our school community remain our highest priorities. We will continue to work closely with local authorities and will keep you informed of any new development. “Thank you for your continued support and understanding.”
September 7, 2025 4:19 am
WPXI – A second woman has been charged in the death of a 9-year-old girl in Fayette County. Sarah Ann Shipley, 35, of Dunbar Township, is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide in the death of Renesmay Eutsey. Shipley is the wife of Kourtney Malinda Eutsey, 31, who was charged in the girl’s death on Thursday. District Attorney Mike Aubele said Shipley is in a hospital and will be immediately taken to her arraignment when she is released. Shipley and Eutsey were foster parents to Renesmay Eutsey. Renesmay was reported missing from her home on Third Street in Dunbar Township on Wednesday at around 12:41 p.m. Police said she was found after Kourtney Eutsey led troopers to her body in a river in Westmoreland County.
September 7, 2025 4:11 am
(WPXI) – A person is in custody after a vehicle crashed into a building in Chartiers Township. The Chartiers Township Fire Department said it was called to a crash on North Main Street on Friday. Firefighters said the vehicle had smashed through the corner of a building. Firefighters said the driver was taken into custody. Crews stabilized the building and deemed it safe. No injuries were reported.
September 7, 2025 3:50 am
South Main Street between Park and East Prospect avenues in Washington will be closed for about two weeks beginning Monday, according to PennDOT. Single lane restrictions will remain in place through the end of September. The work will allow water main lines to be moved in advance of the Catfish Creek culvert bridge being rebuilt this spring. Traffic will be detoured along Route 18, Route 40, Route 19 and Sanitarium Road to Route 2001. The closure was originally scheduled to begin Sept. 2.
September 6, 2025 4:44 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War. He criticized the previous name as “woke” and said the new name is “more appropriate.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, now referred to as the “secretary of war,” emphasized a shift to “maximum lethality.” The change requires congressional approval, but Trump plans limited rebranding efforts to save money. This move is part of a broader effort to reshape the U.S. military and challenge progressive ideology. Supporters in Congress are proposing legislation to formalize the name change.
September 6, 2025 4:41 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House. Friday’s jobs report showed employers added a mere 22,000 jobs in August, as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. Factories and construction firms shed workers. The new data exposed the widening gap between the booming economy Trump promised and the more anemic reality of what he’s managed to deliver so far. The White House prides itself on operating at a breakneck speed, but it’s now asking the American people for patience, with Trump saying better job numbers might be a year away.
September 6, 2025 4:40 am
The widening debate over vaccine mandates in the U.S. and recent moves to get rid of them for schoolchildren in Florida are pushing some states to take steps to protect vaccines for children and adults. Massachusetts said this week that insurance carriers will be required to cover vaccinations recommended by the state’s health department. Democratic governors in Washington, Oregon and California announced that they have created an alliance to establish their own recommendations for who should receive vaccines. Also this week Colorado and Pennsylvania took action to protect the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for their residents.
