October 14, 2026 4:44 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda if they win the House majority in the midterm elections. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats will be united “right out of the gate” on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump’s tariffs. They expect to launch the agenda in the first 100 hours, once the new Congress is seated in January. The Republicans fighting to hold the House portray Democrats as beholden to a far-left socialist agenda. They say they’ll continue to build on their accomplishments with Trump if they win.
October 14, 2026 4:41 am
CAIRO (AP) — The Saudi Ministry of Energy says a limited fire broke out in an administrative building in Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil facilities, that was targeted in the country’s Eastern Province. The ministry said no injuries were reported. It comes as the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi coalition exchanged attacks Tuesday night. It marks a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis and came shortly after the Saudi coalition reported a series of alerts for incoming missiles heading for the country’s Eastern Province, a major oil-producing region and the capital Riyadh
October 14, 2026 4:42 am
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Simon was a Category 1 storm before strengthening Tuesday night and was nearly a major hurricane again. Authorities report that Simon is bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa, with alerts for rising rivers and flooding. Over the weekend, the storm hit Guerrero, killing one person. The worst damage occurred in Ensenada, Baja California, where Rachel’s remnants caused flooding that killed at least five people. Five others remain missing. Floodwaters have swept away vehicles and damaged homes.
October 13, 2026 2:36 am
The second annual Pittsburgh Walk of Fame had a definitive Western Pennsylvania feel with Washington County native Shirley Jones, Indiana County native Jimmy Stewart and Henry Mancini, who grew up in Aliquippa. Pittsburgh Steelers legends Myron Cope and Franco Harris were honored. The morning started when it was sunny and 66 degrees in the Strip District, which are good numbers for honoree Mario Lemieux. HJ Heinz, and George Westinghouse were among the other awardees. The event is seven years in the making and has more than 120 Selection Committee members, ranging from 10 counties. They include members of the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Washington and Jefferson College and Donora Public Library, just to name a few. Jones, 92, who was “Miss Pittsburgh” in 1952, was well known for musical films, such as Oklahoma! (1955), Carousel (1956), and The Music Man (1962) before landing an Oscar for Elmer Gantry (1960) before becoming the beloved Shirley Patridge in the Patridge Family (1970-1974). She was represented by her son, actor Patrick Cassidy and her granddaughter Juliet. Patrick Cassidy told WJPA News that his mother was delighted with the honor.
October 13, 2026 4:50 am
ROME (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. The surgery Tuesday confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, with the surgery lasting 90 minutes. The Vatican stated the surgery was successful with no complications. Leo returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after the procedure. The American pontiff had revealed the discovery of a nodule during his Sunday prayer and announced plans for its removal. Oncologists say his prognosis is excellent since it was removed early.
October 13, 2026 6:16 pm
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have led to six deaths along Mexico’s Pacific coast. Authorities report that Simon, a Category 1 storm, is bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa, with alerts for rising rivers and flooding. Over the weekend, the storm hit Guerrero, killing one person. The worst damage occurred in Ensenada, Baja California, where Rachel’s remnants caused flooding that killed at least five people. Five others remain missing. Floodwaters have swept away vehicles and damaged homes. Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, including using helicopters to rescue stranded individuals.
October 13, 2026 6:17 pm
(AP) – Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year. The announcement came Tuesday amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024. President Michael Kotlikoff announced the measures, saying they would allow time to review whether and how fraternity life can safely continue. The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university’s procedures.
October 13, 2026 12:45 pm
(AP) – Grocery store chain Kroger says it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations. In a memo to Kroger employees on Monday, CEO Greg Foran said the company needs to take advantage of recent advances in technology. Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy with the goal of improving the customer experience and making work easier for its employees. Cincinnati-based Kroger is the largest standalone U.S. supermarket chain with 409,000 employees and more than 2,700 stores operating under various brands, including Ralphs, King Soopers, Smith’s and Fred Meyer. (Photo: AP)
October 13, 2026 11:52 am
LATROBE, Pa. — The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County has a new airline. Breeze Airways announced on Tuesday that it will now be flying out of the Latrobe airport. The airline will offer direct flights to Myrtle Beach, S.C., starting Feb. 9, and Orlando, Fla., starting May 26. “Latrobe has been a city we had been keeping an eye on, and we know the local community was in need of new travel options after losing all commercial service earlier this year,” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ founder and CEO. “With Breeze’s high-value, low-cost model, and convenient new service to Myrtle Beach and Orlando coming in the first half of 2027, we know this will be a great fit for the community.” In September, the Westmoreland County Airport Authority announced that it had secured an $850,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Funding came from the agency’s Small Community Air Service Development program, which provides a financial incentive to help an airline establish service at the airport.
October 13, 2026 4:43 am
Prime Data Centers, LLC is proposing a data center at Starpointe Business Park in Hanover Township. It would include seven buildings and a separate power generation facility. During the last two hearings, there was testimony about Prime providing a trip to Chicago to see a data center campus in July. During Monday night’s hearing, Kate Nolan Bryden, the senior vice president of development, testified that all three Hanover Township supervisors, a member of the township’s planning commission, and owners of Starpointe Business Park attended the trip. Bryden stated that airplane tickets and lunch for the supervisors were paid for by Prime. An attorney representing concerned citizens says this was a violation of due process and that the supervisors showed bias. She asked that the board vote to deny the application during Monday’s hearing. Solicitor Dennis Makel said that was not going to happen, but he refused to comment on his decision. Resident Katie Weber agrees that the application should be thrown out, because there is nothing the supervisors can do to fix the violation. Another resident, Cody Cunningham, says this trip is a great reason to stop wasting everyone’s time and money. The hearing will continue October 28, November 10, and November 11 at 6:00 PM at the Hanover Township Fire Department Hall.
