June 10, 2025 5:07 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is scrambling to establish rules to guide U.S. Marines who could be faced with the rare and difficult prospect of using force against citizens on American soil, now that the Trump administration is deploying active duty troops to the immigration raid protests in Los Angeles. U.S. Northern Command said Monday that it’s sending 700 Marines into the Los Angeles area to protect federal property and personnel. A U.S. official says troops will be armed with their normal service weapons but will not be carrying tear gas. They also will have protective equipment such as helmets, shields and gas masks.
June 10, 2025 5:05 am
JERUSALEM (AP) — Activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel, the country’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane, saying she had departed Israel and was headed to France before continuing on to Sweden. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. The activists said they were protesting the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza.
June 10, 2025 5:00 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over its arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant. Kevin Miller of Amazon’s cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services, told The Associated Press on Monday that the company will build another data center complex just north of Philadelphia. The data centers are designed to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence products. Amazon has recently committed to big data center projects in Mississippi, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina as it expands to compete with other tech giants.
June 10, 2025 4:59 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Proposals that would allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits beyond the current statute of limitations in Pennsylvania are again moving forward. The state House voted on a pair of bills Monday, the latest development in a yearslong campaign by victim advocates. House Democrats voted unanimously in favor of the measures, while Republicans mostly opposed them. Both pieces of legislation are now headed to the GOP-controlled Senate for consideration. One version would require amending the state constitution, which would require years to become law.
June 10, 2025 4:46 am
The role, which supports economic and community development efforts in the borough, was the subject of debate among council members. In a closely split vote, Canonsburg Borough Council voted 4-3 to approve the hiring of a replacement for the borough’s Coordinator of Community Initiatives, a position formerly held by Lisa Scarmazzi. Councilmembers Diane Richie, John Severine, and Vice-Chairman Edward York Jr. voted against the motion. Richie said she opposed filling the position at this time due to concerns over fiscal responsibility. In other business, Mayor David Rhome was honored with a ceremonial title of Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Rhome was nominated by Colonel Bob Schmidt, a Canonsburg native now residing in Kentucky. The title, issued by the non-profit organization the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, recognizes individuals for their service and commitment to their communities. The organization was founded in 1933 and has honored numerous notable figures over the decades, including U.S. presidents, musicians, actors, authors, and athletes. Also during the meeting, council approved a temporary closure of the parking lot adjacent to Rusty Gold Brewing from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3. The closure will accommodate a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop and the Downtown Canonsburg Merchants.
June 10, 2025 1:40 am
Residents on Druid Drive in Peters Township once again questioned council on several issues relating to a new cell tower proposed on their street. AT&T has applied to install a co-located cell tower to expand capacity on its already existing cell antenna. Representatives from Diamond Communications and AT&T presented to council their plans for the project. At issue with residents are lingering feelings about the last time an upgrade was done on the same electrical tower for Verizon. Tony Brown spoke of how ugly the current project is, with cabling draped on the outside of the structure. He delved deeply into safety issues during construction, damaged personal property, damaged roads and deep trenches left open for months before being filled. He seeks a more deeply involved council to make sure these problems are not repeated. Council was looking to be more proactive in adding conditions to the building permit before it would be issued. Conditions added to the application are a $50,000 bond if properties are not repaired, a township copy of the close out report filed by the construction company to AT&T, and a precise construction schedule sent out to all residents of Druid Drive that live between its two intersections with Fireside Drive. The schedule for construction is to last seven weeks with a start date sometime in September.
June 9, 2025 5:47 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines. He is pledging to replace them with his own picks. The 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had been in a state of flux since Kennedy took over. He recently took the unusual step of changing COVID-19 recommendations without first consulting the panel. Kennedy says the committee members had too many conflicts of interest.
June 9, 2025 5:43 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pentagon is expected to formally deploy about 700 Marines to Los Angeles in the coming hours to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests. That’s according to three U.S. officials. The Marines are coming from their base at Twentynine Palms in the Southern California desert. The officials spoke Monday on condition of anonymity to discuss military plans. The deployment was first reported by CNN. (Photo: AP)
June 9, 2025 4:18 pm
(AP) – A plane carrying six people crashed into the Pacific Ocean. The crash occurred off the coast of San Diego on Sunday, The Associated Press reported. Authorities say the plane went down near Point Loma. The plane was owned by Optimal Health Systems, which is an Arizona nutritional supplement company. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching in a debris field in water that is about 200 feet deep. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a two-engine Cessna 414 and crashed shortly after takeoff from San Diego International Airport. It was en route to Phoenix, the AP reported. This is the second plane to crash in the San Diego area in as many months. A plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood after it hit a power line in foggy weather in May, killing all six on board.
June 9, 2025 1:17 pm
PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County officials, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), are advising the public of a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) established over Oakmont Country Club for the duration of the 2025 U.S. Open.
TFR Details:
- Location: Oakmont Country Club (1233 Hulton Rd, Oakmont, PA 15139)
- Restricted Radius: 1 nautical mile from the center of Oakmont
- Altitude: Ground level up to 1,000 feet
- Effective Period: Throughout the duration of the U.S. Open
The operation of drones or any Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within this restricted airspace is strictly prohibited. The FAA, along with local law enforcement agencies, will be actively enforcing this restriction. All spectators, local residents, and visitors are urged to comply with the TFR and refrain from operating drones in the area for any reason.
