September 9, 2026 4:55 am
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn’t acquit. The jury’s foreperson made the comments in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston’s NBC10 aired four days after a judge declared a mistrial when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the question of whether Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three young children in 2023. The names of the jurors have been temporarily sealed by the judge. The holdout juror has not yet come forward and given a public account of what happened inside the jury room.
September 9, 2026 5:42 pm
CUPERTINO, California (AP) — Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company’s new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the Steve Jobs Theater. After cycling through other updates to the iPhone, the Apple Watch and AirPods along with artificial intelligence advances, Ternus told the audience that “actually there is one more thing,” in a nod to the trademark phrase from Jobs that Jobs himself borrowed from the 1970s detective show “Columbo.” Called Duo, the phone has the “largest display ever on an iPhone, yet fits into your pocket,” Ternus said.
September 9, 2026 4:57 am
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores. That’s according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world. Over 760,000 teenagers in dozens of countries took the Programme for International Student Assessment last year. Results were released Tuesday. Average scores in math, reading and science are all at their lowest point ever among highly developed economies. That includes continued declines in reading and math scores in the United States. China, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea scored the highest marks on the test.
September 9, 2026 6:15 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 78th Emmy Awards are set for Monday night, with “The Pitt,” “Pluribus,” “Hacks,” and “Widow’s Bay” leading the charge. Noah Wyle, Rhea Seehorn, Jean Smart, and Matthew Rhys are favorites for top acting awards. “The Pitt” is expected to win its second straight best drama prize. The ceremony will air live on NBC at 8 p.m. Eastern, hosted by Mariska Hargitay. HBO Max’s “The Pitt” leads with 25 nominations, while “Hacks” has 24 for its final season. Many awards were already given out at early ceremonies over the weekend. “Widow’s Bay” brings eight Emmys into the main ceremony and could spoil the farewell party for “Hacks.” (Photo: AP)
September 8, 2026 4:59 am
Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1. This year, analysts and Apple fans are expecting the company to unveil a foldable model. Many of Apple’s biggest rivals, such as Samsung, Motorola and Google, have already come out with foldable smartphones. The iPhone 18 likely will cost more due partly to a global memory chip shortage.
September 8, 2026 2:13 am
The Washington Symphony Orchestra and Washington Festival Chorale will host a 9/11 Remembrance Concert at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington on September 12 at 7:00 PM. The evening will be full of music and remembrance for the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The event is open to everyone and admission is free. Yugo Ikach, the director of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, says he hopes that attendees feel slightly changed for the better when they leave the concert. Ikach explains that music can teach, inspire, and provide hope for a better tomorrow. Ikach says that Immaculate Conception Church has a beautiful interior and amazing acoustics, which makes it a perfect space for this event. Lori Greene, the President of the Board of the Washington Festival Chorale and the Chorale manager, says that both groups support each other, and they are looking forward to a collaboration. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Seats can be reserved at www.washsym.org.
September 8, 2026 1:58 pm
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has announced expanded security measures across regional Jewish institutions ahead of Rosh Hashanah, which begins the evening of Sept. 11. The security efforts follow two months of planning and coordination with local law enforcement, requesting increased police patrols near approximately 30 Jewish community locations. The Federation is also using state grant funding for private contract security and off-duty police officers, while sharing information with the FBI. Officials with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, emphasized that the measures are precautionary. Security investments have funded physical infrastructure upgrades throughout the region. Currently, thirty-six locations across Greater Pittsburgh are equipped with the Bluepoint system, an emergency technology that communicates directly and immediately with local police during an incident.
September 8, 2026 4:50 am
ALLENPORT, Pa. — A vehicle crashed onto docks in Washington County. The Stockdale Fire Department said crews were called to the Allenport Marina around 7:30 p.m. Saturday night. A Honda CR-V crashed over an embankment and onto the docks, hitting a gas pump along the way. Firefighters said everyone at the scene was checked for injuries, with nothing major reported. Bujanowski Towing helped remove the crashed vehicle from the scene. The RESA Regional Police Department is investigating. (PHOTO; Stockdale Fire Department)
September 7, 2026 2:54 am
Uniontown, PA – A daily single-lane restrictions on Route 18 at the intersection of South Street and South Main Street in the City of Washington, Washington County, begins today and will run through Friday. Restrictions will be in place daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers. During this time, Golden Triangle Construction Company will perform asphalt patching work to complete utility restoration at the intersection of South Street and South Main Street. This $2.25 million investment will replace the existing box culvert underneath Route 18 with a new pre-cast box culvert. This work includes excavation of the existing concrete box culvert, installing a new pre-cast concrete box culvert, full-depth asphalt road replacement and concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement. This work is part of the Route 2001/Route 18 Over Catfish Creek Bridge Replacement Project.
September 7, 2026 2:39 am
Uniontown, PA—PennDOT says they plan to close a portion of Route 4022 (Pleasant Valley Road) at the intersection of Clark Road in Buffalo Township, Washington County beginning today at 7:00 AM. A posted detour will be in place until early November utilizing Route 4022 (Pleasant Valley Road), Route 221, Route 40, and Route 3011 (McKee Road). Gulisek Construction, LLC crews will perform emergency slide repairs. All work depends on weather and operational conditions.
