January 20, 2025 1:11 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address features similar themes to his first: a sweeping indictment of the country he inherits and grand promises to fix its problems. Eight years ago, Trump described “American carnage” and promised to end it immediately. On Monday, he declared the country’s “decline” will end immediately, ushering in “the golden age of America.” The Republican added a long list of policies that sounded more like a State of the Union speech than an inaugural address. But the broad themes were fundamentally Trumpian, setting himself up as a national savior.
January 20, 2025 8:48 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Gen. Mark Milley says he’s grateful to President Joe Biden for a pardon. Biden on Monday pardoned Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. Donald Trump has warned of an enemies list filled with those who’ve crossed him politically or sought to hold him accountable for his attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss and his role in the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Milley has called Trump a fascist and detailed Trump’s conduct around the insurrection.
January 20, 2025 5:13 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes. The National Weather Service has issued a warning of a “particularly dangerous situation” for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning because of low humidity and swift Santa Ana winds. Critical fire weather with wind gusts of up to 60 mph is also forecast for other Southern California communities stretching to San Diego. The warnings come as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area.
January 20, 2025 5:12 am
TikTok says it’s restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban. The announcement on X came after President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that he planned to pause the ban by executive order on his first day in office. Trump says the order would give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer. Millions of U.S. TikTok users were unable to access the TikTok app and platform starting late Saturday. But by Sunday afternoon, a message greeted those who signed on thanking them — and the president-elect — for their support.
January 20, 2025 5:12 am
One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.” Emily Damari, 28, was one of three hostages freed Sunday after spending 471 days in captivity. Officials at a hospital that received them said their condition was stable. In an Instagram story, which was shared by Israeli media, Damari thanked her family and the large protest movement that coalesced to advocate for the release of the hostages. “Thank you thank you thank you I’m the happiest in the world,” she said. Damari is a dual Israeli-British citizen.
January 20, 2025 5:09 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A second day of windy and dry conditions is forecast for Southern California. Ferocious winds are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking. Forecasters say gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says the city is prepared for any possible new fires and warned that strong winds could disperse ash from existing fire zones across Southern California.
January 20, 2025 5:08 am
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis says Donald Trump’s plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a “disgrace.” History’s first Latin American pope was asked about the Trump administration pledges of deportations during an appearance Sunday night on a popular Italian talk show, Che Tempo Che Fa. He says mass deportations are not the way to resolve the immigration problem. It’s not the first time that Francis has weighed in on Trump’s immigration policy. During his first campaign for the presidency, in 2016, Francis was asked about Trump’s plans to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. He famously said anyone who builds a wall to keep out migrants is “not Christian.”
January 20, 2025 5:04 am
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — (WPXI) – State Representative Matt Gergely has died. Gergely, of McKeesport, was taken to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays. The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus announced his death Sunday night. “Our hearts are broken as we mourn the untimely loss of our friend and colleague. Matt Gergely devoted his life to fighting for the children and working families of Allegheny County, especially his beloved hometown of McKeesport. Matt will be desperately missed in Harrisburg, and we know his passing is a tremendous loss to his communities in Western Pennsylvania. Please join us in keeping his wife and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. He was elected to the house in 2023 and served the 35th Legislative District in Allegheny County. He won re-election in 2024. Gergely’s offices in McKeesport, Munhall and Clariton are expected to remain open and fully staffed.
January 20, 2025 5:00 am
CALIFORNIA, Pa. — (WPXI) – California Borough Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a wanted man. Officers said Michael Paul Bowman has an active arrest warrant. He is known to spend time in the California area. Bowman has a large tattoo on his neck. Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 and ask to speak to a California Borough officer. Bowman should not be approached.
January 20, 2025 4:53 am
SCENERY HILL, Pa. — State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing and endangered woman with dementia from Washington County. Ellen Donahoo, 76, from Scenery Hill, left her house in a 2020 Lincoln Continental MKZ and has not been located or contacted by friends or family. Donahoo is described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 130 pounds. She has blonde or strawberry hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police.
