March 23, 2026 5:04 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority sounds skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump. The court heard arguments Monday in a case from Mississippi that also could affect voters in 13 other states and the District of Columbia, which have grace periods for ballots cast by mail. An additional 15 states that have more forgiving deadlines for ballots from military and overseas voters also could be impacted. A ruling is expected by late June, early enough to govern the counting of ballots in the 2026 midterm congressional elections. The court challenge is part of Trump’s broader attack on most mail balloting. (Photo: AP)
March 23, 2026 4:45 pm
(AP) – The National Hockey League is morning the death of 37-year-old Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children from a weekend house fire. Firefighters in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, responded to 911 calls from neighbors who saw flames coming through the roof. An adult, three children and a dog were found dead inside the home. Pierce covered the Wild for NHL.com and was a prominent pod-caster among several other roles she held in sports media. Pierce’s husband and the father of their children ages 8, 6 and 4 was out of town on a work trip at the time.
March 22, 2026 8:31 am
(AP) – Nonprofits and airport communities across the country are feeding Transportation Security Administration officers who keep working without full pay during the partial government shutdown. On Thursday, Feeding San Diego started handing out food boxes near the airport. Groups are also delivering meals at Washington-area airports and setting up pantries in places like St. Louis. Organizers are working closely with airports and TSA because ethics rules restrict gifts to federal employees. Unions say they can accept donations and pass them to members. TSA workers report missed bills, eviction notices, and trouble buying basics. They say support helps, but that they need their paychecks most.
March 22, 2026 8:21 am
State Police are investigating a fiery crash in Westmoreland County that killed four people on Saturday. Troopers were dispatched to the crash on Derr Road in Sewickley Township at 3:31 a.m. A vehicle reportedly hit a tree and caught fire. PSP says four people were found dead on scene. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected to come next week, PSP says. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call (724) 832-3288.
March 22, 2026 8:23 am
State Police are searching for a teen girl missing from Fayette County. Emily Grace Salonick, 17, was last seen at the McDonald’s at 1 Work Parkway, South Union Township. She is described as about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds and having hazel eyes and black hair. She’s believed to be wearing a black jacket, black McDonald’s hoodie and jeans. Anyone with information about her location is asked to call PSP Uniontown Barracks at (724) 439-7111. (Photo: WPXI)
March 22, 2026 8:02 am
(WPXI) – A man is facing charges after police say he tried to leave behind a puppy at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The Allegheny County Police Department said officers at the airport were notified of an abandoned dog running loose at the departures curb around 5 p.m. Friday. After safely securing the dog, a Labrador puppy, investigators made contact with Omar Perez, 42, of Texas. ACPD said that Perez initially told investigators he watched an Uber driver drop off the dog, but eventually admitted to abandoning the puppy when he realized he would be unable to fly with it. According to ACPD, Perez now faces multiple charges, including animal cruelty and animal abandonment. The puppy is reportedly doing well and was placed in a foster home
March 22, 2026 7:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation’s premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has died. He was 81. His family says in a statement that Mueller died Friday night. At the FBI, Mueller overhauled the bureau’s mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century. His 12-year tenure began a week before the Sept. 11 attacks. Later, he was special counsel in the Justice Department’s investigation into whether the Trump campaign illegally coordinated with Russia to sway the outcome of the 2016 presidential race.
March 22, 2026 8:34 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of particles and other possible contaminants. The Food and Drug Administration posted an online notice about the recall of Taro Pharmaceuticals’ Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension. The medication comes in a berry-flavored formula for children as young as 2. The FDA says the recall was launched after some customers reported “a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.” FDA regulators say the recalled products are unlikely to pose a serious health risk to consumers.
March 22, 2026 8:32 am
ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season is upon us, bringing with it runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing. Climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons. The good news is that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective in recent years. Pollen trackers, like the one maintained by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, can help people limit exposure. Experts also recommend masks, over-the-counter medications and talking to a doctor if symptoms start impacting sleep, school or work.
March 22, 2026 12:00 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress. Now, lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end. Under the War Powers Act, the president can engage in military operations for 60 days without approval from Congress. As that deadline approaches, some lawmakers want more information on the goals and an exit plan. Meanwhile, a $200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is circulating, oil prices are spiking and thousands of U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East.
