October 11, 2026 8:09 am
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung. The lesion was found at an early stage and is well-localized. The Vatican said Sunday the surgery is scheduled for the first days of the week, with a recovery time of about a week. Leo, who is 71 and physically active, made the announcement during his Sunday blessing. He thanked the crowd for their support and prayers. Leo has a major trip planned for November to South America, but it’s unclear if the surgery will affect his itinerary. (Photo: AP)
October 11, 2026 7:22 am
Authorities say a man killed eight people including a pregnant woman, children and other relatives at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania. He then took his own life. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah says the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims in Friday’s shooting. The eighth was a friend of the pregnant woman. Lorah said at a news conference Saturday that video and audio evidence reviewed by investigators show two distressed women arriving at the home and pounding at the door. Then the gunman emerged and shot them. The other victims were found inside the home.
October 11, 2026 7:23 am
(AP) – Authorities have charged Eric Lewis with homicide for allegedly killing a police officer in Philadelphia early Saturday morning. Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran of the police department, was shot and killed while responding to a report of a man with a gun. Another officer was also shot but is in stable condition. Lewis faces additional charges, including attempted homicide, for allegedly shooting at nine other officers. None of those officers were injured. Lewis is being held without bail. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Seiber, who is survived by his wife and two children.
October 11, 2026 7:16 am
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump is openly encouraging Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch parties and become a Republican. Trump made the comments Saturday at Joint Base Andrews, saying Fetterman would do better as a Republican. This comes just weeks before the midterm elections, which could reshape control of Congress. Fetterman, elected to the Senate in 2022, has split with Democrats on issues like immigration, leading to speculation about a party switch. However, Fetterman has rejected the idea, stating he votes overwhelmingly with Democrats. His flirtations with the GOP could make it difficult to win the Democratic nomination for another term. (Photo: AP)
October 10, 2026 7:00 am
Some 800 members of the Steelers nation attended the annual Steelers Style fashion show over the weekend. The event, held at Stage AE near Acrisure Stadium, featured a welcome by Team President Art Rooney II, his wife, Greta, as well as head coach Mike McCarthy and his wife Jessica. The annual and the team’s largest fundraiser is an opportunity to raise funds for philanthropic organizations. This year’s proceeds benefit Cancer Bridges, the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research and the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. John Denny is the Executive Director of the Chuck Noll Foundation, said “We are honored and privileged to be one of the recipients of the funds raised that will go to help make more grants, do early-stage innovative research in three particular areas of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of brain injuries resulting from sports activities.” Stephanie Ciranni, Executive Director of Cancer Bridges, said that some of their programs are located “on the cusp of Washington County. They are an organization that provides about 200 free programs and services to anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis. That totals to about 19,000 individuals in Western Pennsylvania. Cancer Bridges has been a recipient of funds since 1992.
October 10, 2026 4:50 am
There was a vacant house fire in Chartiers Township early Saturday morning. The blaze was reported just after midnight along the 100 block of Pike Street. According to 911 dispatchers, no one was inside the building. Crews from Chartiers, Canonsburg, North Strabane and South Strabane were on the scene. No one was reportedly injured and the fire marshal is investigating.
October 10, 2026 5:14 am
ERIE, Pa. — Nine people are dead after a shooting in Erie. According to our news partners at Channel 11 and their affiliate Erie News NOW, the incident started at a home on the 700 block of Perry Street at around 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Reports say a man was firing a handgun outside the house before entering. SWAT units were called and a standoff ensued. Police heard gunshots inside the house during the standoff. Eventually, they were able to gain entrance. According to reports, police found several victims, including the children, inside the home. Two women were found dead in the street. The City of Erie Government shared a post saying the shooter is dead and that there is no active threat or danger to the public. Reports indicate the shooter appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are still investigating.
October 10, 2026 4:28 am
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Isaias has crashed into the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, with 105 mph winds. By early Saturday, it was no longer considered a hurricane as its wind speeds continued to decrease. Officials warned of life-threatening storm surges and flash flooding. Many residents lost power, and roads were flooded or blocked by debris. The National Guard deployed soldiers to assist, while several counties announced mandatory evacuations. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the Southeast over the weekend.
October 10, 2026 4:25 am
PANAMA CITY (AP) — A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Panama, collapsing buildings and prompting evacuations. The quake occurred Friday morning near Pitaloza Arriba in the Herrera province. Residents in Panama City felt the tremors, and aftershocks have continued, including a 6.6 magnitude quake Friday afternoon. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has called for calm. Damage is concentrated in the central provinces, with no reports of casualties. The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning for several countries, including Panama and Colombia. Nearby countries have expressed support, and the U.S. Embassy is monitoring the situation.
October 10, 2026 4:52 am
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing eight people, including three children, and wounding at least 16, officials said Saturday. The attack came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the deal would allow Russia to kill more and wage war for longer. It also contrasts with a sweeping sanctions law Trump signed last month targeting Russia’s energy revenues. Escalating Russian bombardments have killed more than 55 people in Ukraine over the past four days.
