June 15, 2026 3:42 pm
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel will continue its offensive in Lebanon. Details of the deal were not immediately made public, but it appeared that it would not be implemented until it is formally signed. Mediator Pakistan said that would happen Friday in Geneva. Even if the strait fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease. Israel’s defense minister said Monday that the country wouldn’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon.
June 15, 2026 3:44 pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid. The full scope of any investigations related to Newsom were not immediately clear. Newsom, said in a video posted on X that federal agents in recent days have knocked on the doors of his friends and former employees, and have asked for records. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that there are multiple federal investigations into people around Newsom, including one related to his wife’s taxes.
June 15, 2026 4:35 am
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran. Trump met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron and called the deal a potential breakthrough for global security. The Republican U.S. president says the deal could lead to positive changes in the Middle East. The agreement has yet to be fully detailed but might alter the dynamics of the summit, where Trump has faced criticism from European leaders for his decision to start the war without consulting them. Macron is among the leaders who’ve criticized Trump over the war but congratulates him for finding an agreement with Iran.
June 15, 2026 4:34 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 30 people in the capital Kyiv. Strikes on Monday set apartment buildings ablaze and sparked a fire at one of the country’s significant religious landmarks. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko says the rescuers have been killed in a second strike while fighting a blaze caused by an earlier attack. Many people in Kyiv sought shelter underground and officials urged residents to take cover. Officials says damage at the historic monastic complex of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was substantial with a serious fire breaking out.
June 14, 2026 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn. Trump suggested before the fights that a deal with Tehran means the U.S. will lift its blockade and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. However, crucial details remain unresolved. The UFC event, which is also part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featured seven fights and thousands of spectators. Trump is a master of political diversion, though, and the event can be seen as a deliberate distraction from rising gas prices and the president’s low approval ratings.
June 14, 2026 4:31 am
BUTLER, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says troopers assisted police and sheriff’s officials at the crash site Sunday near a local airport in Butler, some 65 miles south of Kansas City. Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Justin Ewing said the plane was taking people up to skydive when it plunged into a field and was engulfed in flames. Teams from the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were en route to the crash site to investigate.
June 14, 2026 4:14 am
Storms over the weekend are continuing to have an impact on Washington County residents. According to Washington County 9-1-1, there are no main roads closed, but drivers are advised to use caution when driving due to trees and wires being down. West Penn Power’s outage map shows about 730 customers still without power, with 125 outages in the McMurray area. Outages will be updated as power is restored throughout the day.
June 14, 2026 4:01 am
The JuneTeenth parade in the City of Washington was one for the history books. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) led the parade with John Campbell Sr who was named as the Grand Marshal for the parade went down main street signified the first time African Americans marched down main street in the City of Washington in any capacity. Campbell has been a Washington School Board Member for twenty years and says it’s a huge honor to be the Grand Marshal for this parade. He also says the best thing to do is vote and that parents are essential in educating children. This parade also marked the Juneteenth is to commemorate when enslaved African-Americans in Texas learned of their freedom more than two years after the emancipation proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln.
June 15, 2026 4:25 am
Pennsylvania American Water has announced that it will be hosting a Utility Assistance and Resource on Thursday, June 18th, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Canonsburg Senior Center at 30 E. Pike St. in the borough. Local customers will be able to learn about and enroll in programs that can help lower the cost of utility bills. Attendees are encouraged to bring income documentation and a recent utility bill.
June 14, 2026 8:00 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has launched strikes on Beirut targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Smoke has been seen rising over the capital. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the strikes are in response to Hezbollah attacks in northern Israel. Meanwhile, Iran and the U.S. are inching closer to a deal to end the Iran war. Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday to finalize the agreement. The deal does not solve issues like Iran’s nuclear program but offers a 60-day framework for discussions.
