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UN Pushes Towards Crucial Global Goals

September 18, 2023 5:13 am

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child on Earth gets a quality secondary education. Achieve gender equality. Make significant inroads in tackling climate change by 2030. Create “universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.” But halfway to that goal, progress is lagging badly — and in some cases going backward. At a two-day summit, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be trying to kick-start action to achieve the 17 goals adopted by world leaders in 2015. Developing countries in particular consider them crucial to closing the widening inequality gap between the world’s rich and poor countries.

Five Americans Held Prisoner In Iranian Custody Set Free

September 18, 2023 5:12 am

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Americans held for years in Iranian custody walked arm-in-arm off a plane into freedom. Monday’s release was part of a painstakingly negotiated deal between the United States and Iran. The U.S.-Iran prisoner swap saw the Biden administration agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets owed by South Korea. Despite the release, tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program and other matters. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi suggests the deal could be used to build trust with the U.S. But the exchange has unfolded during ongoing disputes between the two rivals and an American military buildup in the Persian Gulf.  (Photo:  AP)

Archers Take To Parks To Cull Deer Population

September 18, 2023 5:10 am

BETHEL PARK, Pa. — (WPXI) – Archers are taking to the woods in municipal parks as part of a plan to cull the deer population. The hunt will run through January. Deer were roaming around Simmons Park on Saturday. Two archer hunters were looking for them nearby. In the same location, some parkgoers were not aware the hunt was happening because there were no signs posted. “I didn’t even know they were down here, so I’ll probably just head back to the house,” Sharon Pilewski from Bethel Park said. Police alerted residents about the archery deer hunt on its Facebook page and got mixed reactions. Some people said they believed the hunt was something that needed to be done while others felt it was horrible. According to police, the deer hunt is being organized through Suburban Wildlife Management Solutions. The volunteer archers who are taking place in the hunt had to undergo an application process and take a proficiency test. They are all licensed and authorized. Bethel Park police say there are currently seven hunters. ethel Park said the hunt is necessary to reduce the deer herd. They said the municipality has seen a 40% increase in the number of vehicle-related deer incidents. he deer meat from the hunt will be donated through Hunters Sharing the Harvest food banks located throughout Allegheny County.

Police Seek Help To Locate Missing Woman

September 18, 2023 5:05 am

JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — (WPXI) – The Jefferson Hills Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. 22-year-old Cassandra Jean Murin was reported missing by police on Sunday. Anyone with information on Murin’s location is asked to contact Jefferson Hills Police Department or call 9-1-1.

 

Firefighters Called To Kennywood Park

September 18, 2023 5:02 am

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — (WPXI) – Firefighters responded to an incident at Kennywood Park on Sunday. Allegheny County Dispatchers say emergency crews were called to the amusement park at around 7:08 p.m. A spokesperson from Kennywood Park said they were notified of a fire during a private event happening at the park. The park was not open to the public when the incident began.

Nine Juveniles Who Escaped Detention Center In Custody

September 18, 2023 4:59 am

MORGANTOWN, Pa (AP) — State police say nine juveniles who escaped from a detention center in Pennsylvania and remained at large for less than a day are in custody. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper David Beohm said all nine were captured early Monday. The youths escaped From Abraxas Academy at around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday following a disturbance. Abraxas Academy is a secure residential treatment program northwest of Philadelphia. Beohm said that four youths turned themselves in after hours on the run because they were cold. Five others were captured after a report of a stolen vehicle.

Texas AG Acquitted At Historic Impeachment Trial

September 17, 2023 8:10 am

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all charges at his impeachment trial. The verdict Saturday reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state. It’s also a broader victory for Texas’ hard right after an extraordinary trial that underscored fractures within the GOP nationally. Paxton was charged with 16 articles of impeachment accusing him of misconduct, bribery and corruption. He was accused of using his office to help a campaign donor who was under FBI investigation. He still faces trial on felony securities fraud charges and remains under a separate FBI investigation.

Auto Workers Strike To Drive Up Prices

September 17, 2023 8:10 am

DALLAS (AP) — If the United Auto Workers strike isn’t settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. On Friday, union members picketed outside a Ford plant, a General Motors plant, and a Stellantis factory. Right now, the automakers have big inventories, so most analysts say there shouldn’t be an immediate shortage of cars. But if the strike drags on and dealers lose manufacturer incentives to cut prices, car buyers will be in for another round of sticker shock. If consumers can’t find a Ford, GM or Stellantis vehicle, they’ll have to turn to nonunion competitors like Toyota, Honda and Tesla, which will be able to raise their prices.

Lee Makes Landfall In United States

September 17, 2023 8:08 am

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada. But officials have withdrawn some warnings for the region and predicted the storm would dissipate on Tuesday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported early Sunday that the post-tropical cyclone was about 35 miles west of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and about 225 miles west of Channel-Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland. The center has discontinued a tropical storm warning for the coast of Maine and reports the Canadian Hurricane Centre has ended its tropical storm warning for New Brunswick and parts of Prince Edward Island. The storm is expected to move northeast, taking the weather system across the Canadian Maritimes.

L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed

September 17, 2023 8:08 am

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy has died after he was shot in his patrol car by an unknown assailant and an investigation is underway that the sheriff says will press all of the department’s resources into action. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, died after being transported to Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster. Sheriff Robert Luna said Saturday night the preliminary investigation shows Clinkunbroomer was driving while on duty and fired upon around 6 p.m. He was found unconscious in his vehicle by a person Luna identified as a “good Samaritan” who alerted the Palmdale sheriff’s station. Luna says he believes the shooting was a “targeted attack” but the motive is not yet known.