June 7, 2026 5:39 am
A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase. Several states already have redrawn congressional districts to create a partisan advantage in the November elections. Now, Georgia’s Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 to draw new districts for the 2028 elections not only for Congress, but also for state legislative seats. Mississippi Republicans are also planning to draw new districts before their 2027 legislative elections. It remains to be seen whether more state legislatures and local governments will try to redraw districts in light of a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act.
June 7, 2026 5:34 am
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait. That’s according to Bahrain’s government. The U.S. said Saturday that it intercepted several aimed at Gulf allies and the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain called on Tehran to stop what it called a “serious escalation.” Iran said it targeted the U.S. military and its foreign ministry accused the U.S. of attacking surveillance facilities on Qeshm Island. Tehran called it a violation of the fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Department is considering allowing Gulf allies to tap into frozen Iranian assets to pay for damages they sustained in the war.
June 7, 2026 5:32 am
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media. Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty. An airstrike on a vehicle killed a brigadier general, a captain, and another soldier. The Israeli military said it targeted a vehicle moving suspiciously near soldiers. Another strike killed six people in Saksakiyah village. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group has rejected latest ceasefire that was brokered by the U.S. The conflict began in March when Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel.
June 7, 2026 5:49 am
(WPXI)-A series of slow moving storms roared through Washington, Greene, Fayette and Allegheny counties Saturday afternoon. Thousands of West Penn Power customers are without electricity after the strong winds tore down power lines, poles and trees. West Penn Power reported more than 47,000 power outages in the Western Pennsylvania area as of 11 p.m. Saturday. Of those outages, more than 22,000 are in Fayette County, and another 15,000 are in Washington County. Across Washington County, emergency responders were called out to deal with downed trees, power lines and several accidents that occurred during the storm. Also, in Morgantown, West Virginia, several people were hurt when the storm hit during a baseball game and the wind blew over a canopy tent on the top of a hill near Kendrick Family Ball Park. At least three ambulances were called and multiple people were taken to the hospital. It happened while the West Virginia University Mountaineers baseball team was playing for a spot in the College World Series. In Allegheny County, Morgan Wallen fans were but out when Wallen’s highly anticipated Saturday concert in Pittsburgh was canceled because of the risk of severe weather conditions. Wallen was supposed to have his second Still the Problem Tour show at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night. But, the popular country artist said there was “no choice but to cancel” the show. “After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night. Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority,” a statement on Wallen’s Instagram story said. All tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.
June 6, 2026 8:16 am
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media. The strikes occurred days after a new ceasefire deal was reached. An airstrike on a vehicle killed a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier. Another strike in the village of Saksakiyah killed six people and wounded four. The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle, stating it was moving suspiciously. Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty. The conflict has displaced over a million people since it began in March.
June 6, 2026 4:17 am
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. U.S. Central Command said on social media that the “attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.” Hours later, Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, Central Command said. Kuwaiti’s military said forces intercepted missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted “enemy bases” in the region
June 6, 2026 4:27 am
Ukrainian drones has targeted St. Petersburg in what Russian officials called a “large-scale” attack, prompting Governor Alexander Beglov to advise residents to remain indoors. Authorities say 141 drones were shot down Saturday over the surrounding Leningrad region, with no immediate casualties reported. The strike follows a Wednesday attack that set an oil terminal ablaze hours before the opening of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum in the city. Russia targeted Ukraine with 272 drones overnight, killing one person in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The strikes come a day after Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for face-to-face peace talks.
June 6, 2026 4:25 am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary. He argued that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. Becerra was once an afterthought in the race but surged in the final months. He has vowed to maintain the state’s mantle as a chief antagonist to President Donald Trump. As attorney general Becerra filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration on everything from immigration to climate policy.
June 6, 2026 4:20 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers. President Donald Trump also expressed interest in the idea, showing how the two politicians, fueled by populism, are embracing the concept. But concerns about AI’s impact are growing, with backlash over data centers in local communities and job prospects. Policymakers are exploring AI regulation, with bipartisan efforts in Congress and oversight from the Trump administration.
June 7, 2026 3:55 am
An inmate at SCI Fayette has died. According to Tina Walker, SCI Fayette Superintendent, 59 year old Alan Sloan was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Prison staff initiated life saving measures until emergency responders transported Sloan to Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Subsequently he was transferred by Life Flight to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital where he died. Sloan was serving a 5-10 year sentence for robbery with a threat for immediate serious injury from Allegheny County. State Police are conducting an investigation into the matter.
