November 27, 2023 5:09 am
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – TSA stopped a man from Gibsonia trying to bring a loaded gun through a checkpoint at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday. The gun was loaded with seven bullets and had one in the chamber. 40 guns have been found at the airport’s checkpoints so far this year. The man will face a fine that can run up to $15,000. “There is no excuse for bringing a gun to the checkpoint,” said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. “Responsible gun owners do not bring their guns to a checkpoint. This was irresponsible on the part of this traveler during one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year. Incidents such as this are dangerous, they disrupt our security screening operations and cause delays for other law-abiding travelers who just want to get on their flight to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday period TSA reminds travelers that guns are only allowed in checked bags and says they can not be loaded. (PHOTO: TSA)
November 27, 2023 5:06 am
The Pittsburgh International Airport was packed with travelers making their way home after the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite the busy skies, several people said the travel day was smooth sailing. The TSA said air travel on Sunday could break a record for the busiest single travel day ever with an estimated 2.9 million passengers flying home. In Pittsburgh, the line for security spilled out past the ropes at one point. If you plan on flying out on Monday, there could be some weather delays and cancellations. The TSA is urging travelers to check their flight status and arrive at the airport at least two hours early.
November 27, 2023 5:01 am
AMWELL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Five people were hospitalized after a crash in Amwell Township Sunday afternoon. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-79 at milepost 24.5. Medical helicopters were used to take patients to hospitals. Responders from the scene said three kids were taken to pediatric hospitals and two adults were taken to local trauma hospitals. Few details were available, but one vehicle rolled onto its roof at some point during the accident. A tractor-trailer was also parked at the scene. State Police continue to investigate.
November 26, 2023 6:41 am
A fire broke out just after midnight Sunday in Donora. Washington County 9-1-1 officials state that the Donora Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at an abandoned house in the 300 block of Third street. The fire was extinguised quickly. No injuries are reported.
November 26, 2023 6:33 am
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on track after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinian prisoners. But an hourslong delay underscored its fragility. Hamas had accused Israel of violating the agreement, which has brought the first significant pause in seven weeks of war. Israel appeared set to resume its devastating air war and ground offensive until Qatar and Egypt, which mediate with Hamas, announced late Saturday that the obstacles had been overcome. The militants released 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis, while Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners. The release of a third group of hostages and prisoners is expected later Sunday. Hamas also said one of its top commanders had been killed, without saying when or how.
November 26, 2023 6:30 am
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump used college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in a state and region that are key to his presidential fortunes, while trying to upstage his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf at the Clemson-South Carolina football game. The former president and current front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination arrived at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia on Saturday night to chants of “We want Trump!” Trump was a guest of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. The entourage also included South Carolina’s senior U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, giving Trump a show of local political force at a game featuring Haley’s alma mater, Clemson, where she is also a member of the board of trustees.
November 26, 2023 6:26 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd says his family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. The medium-security prison has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages. Chauvin’s lawyer says his family has been provided no information about his condition from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. A spokesperson for the agency has not responded to an Associated Press request for comment.
November 26, 2023 4:14 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former federal prosecutor Katayoun “Kat” Copeland says she’s running for attorney general of Pennsylvania in 2024. Copeland is a Republican who recently left her job in the U.S. attorney’s office in Pennsylvania to run for attorney general. Copeland also was a prosecutor for Delaware County and served for two years as the court-appointed district attorney there. Copeland has competition for the Republican nomination. York County’s district attorney, Dave Sunday, has announced his candidacy. Four Democrats have announce their candidacy. The attorney general’s office is Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement office. Candidates must file paperwork by Feb. 13 to appear on the April 23 primary ballot.
November 26, 2023 3:46 am
A Washington man was arrested on Thanksgiving afternoon after a car chase through the City of Washington. According to police, the incident began as a domestic dispute. Demoreaze Betts, 31 is accused of trying to break into a woman’s home by removing an air conditioner. He climbed through the window and threatened the woman with a gun. The victim called police after Betts left. Police found him when he returned to the scene and gave chase. Demoreaze is in the Washington County Jail unable to post $150,000 bond. He faces burglary and terroristic threats charges among others. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 6.
November 25, 2023 4:40 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers hunting for big deals packed malls on Black Friday as retailers stepped up discounts and other perks to lure customers weighed down by inflation and sticking to tighter budgets. Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit card debt grows. And although they have gotten some relief from easing inflation, many goods and services like meat and rent are still far higher than they were just three years ago. Malls including Macy’s at Herald Square in Manhattan were packed with Black Friday discount hunters. The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, forecast that U.S. holiday sales will rise 3% to 4% for November through December, compared with 5.4% growth a year ago.
