January 15, 2025 5:07 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters reported significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists. The progress was reported Wednesday as a final round of windy, flame-fanning weather moved through Southern California. With winds picking up again, much of the nation’s second-most populous metropolitan region was still on alert for new outbreaks and flareups from the fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Better conditions expected in the coming days should help fire crews to make even more headway and allow residents to return to their neighborhoods to begin rebuilding.
January 15, 2025 5:05 am
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday. He said he complied with the warrant after weeks of defiance over attempts to question him in the investigation over his imposition of martial law last month. In a video message recorded before he was escorted to the headquarters of the anti-corruption agency, Yoon lamented that the “rule of law has completely collapsed in this country.” Yoon contends the agency doesn’t have the authority to investigate whether his declaration of martial law was attempted rebellion. He insists it was a legitimate act of governance after the liberals leading parliament thwarted his agenda.
January 15, 2025 5:05 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. Speaking Wednesday from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden spotlighted the accumulation of power and wealth in the U.S. among just a small few. The president warned Americans to be on guard for their freedoms and their institutions during a turbulent era of rapid technological and economic change. Biden also called for a constitutional amendment to end immunity for sitting presidents.
January 15, 2025 5:00 am
Four kids, between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, are responsible for breaking into Allegheny Arms, according to Channel 11 sources. Two of those kids were taken into custody in McKees Rocks, and are facing gun charges. They were able to break in, and sources say – stole at least 55 guns in a matter of minutes. ATF officials say the group used hatchets and guns to make their way through the armored glass. Sources say, that after tracking down their locations in McKees Rocks, Sheraden, and Perry South, investigators got 10 guns back — and they’re still looking for the rest. Sources tell Channel 11 that this gun shop has been targeted before. Just last summer, there was a similar break-in — where young teenagers used a brick to shatter the window, but were scared off. They called Uber for a ride, but instead were taken into custody by Bethel Park police.
January 15, 2025 4:56 am
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin’s home was burglarized on the same day the Penguins hosted the Ottawa Senators. The team confirmed the robbery but declined to get into details. KDKA-TV, citing anonymous sources, reported that Malkin’s three Stanley Cup rings were among the items taken. The 38-year-old Malkin is the latest victim in a series of home invasions of high-profile athletes. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s house was targeted while the Bengals played Monday Night Football in Dallas in December. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October.
January 15, 2025 4:46 am
PITTSBURGH — Snow showers could slow down your plans on Thursday. Light snow develops early in the morning causing delays during the morning commute with a period of steady snow showers continuing from mid-morning through noon. Scattered off and on snow showers will also be falling during the evening commute making it tough for road crews to keep up. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Beaver, Westmoreland, Fayette, Armstrong, Lawrence, Greene, Indiana, Clarion, Venango and Forest counties and a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the ridges of Westmoreland & Fayette counties and for Somerset, Preston, Tucker, and Garrett, MD. The next big system is expected this holiday weekend. A brief wintry mix is possible early Saturday morning before warmer temperatures change the mix to rain.
January 15, 2025 2:11 am
A Washington native and a former Washington High School basketball player has been arrested in Las Vegas in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player who admitted to manipulating his performance for gambling purposes and who was banned from the NBA. Authorities say 39-year-old Shane Hennen was arrested Sunday morning at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. They allege that Hennen received information about the scheme from conspirators who were in contact with Porter, distributed the tips to other gamblers and placed bets thru proxies.
January 14, 2025 3:09 pm
(AP) – U.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the Jarratt, Virginia, factory that was shut down last year. That’s according to newly released federal documents in response to an Associated Press records request. An outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to the plant sickened more than 60 people and killed 10. The reports show problems at Boar’s Head plants in Indiana, Arkansas and another in Virginia. Inspectors documented meat and fat residue on equipment and walls, dripping condensation, mold, insects and other problems. U.S. Agriculture Department officials say they put stronger measures in place to control listeria. The company says the violations “do not meet our high standards.” (Photo: AP)
January 14, 2025 5:11 am
CAIRO (AP) — Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. Mediators from the United States and Qatar said Tuesday that Israel and the Palestinian militant group are at the “closest point” yet to sealing a deal that would bring them a step closer to ending 15 months of war. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the proposed agreement, and an Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed its authenticity. An Israeli official said progress has been made but details are being finalized. The three-phase plan would need Israeli Cabinet approval.
January 14, 2025 5:10 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Questioned by senators during Tuesday’s confirmation hearing, Hegseth deflected allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. Instead he focused on his own combat experience. The former TV news show host called himself a “change agent” as senators determine whether he is fit to lead the U.S. military. Chairman Roger Wicker says Hegseth will “shake up” the Pentagon. But the top Democrat, Sen. Jack Reed, says the allegations against Hegseth are “extremely alarming.” The Republican-led Senate is rushing to have some of Trump’s Cabinet picks ready to be confirmed as soon as Inauguration Day, Jan. 20.
