February 17, 2026 5:00 am
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves says the person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island killed their ex-wife and one son. Goncalves says the victims were the shooter’s ex-wife Rhonda Dorgan and adult son Aidan Dorgan. The shooter injured three others during the shooting Monday afternoon in Pawtucket, among them Goncalves says was the shooter’s ex-wife’s parents and a family friend. Police have identified the shooter as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, who also went by the name Roberta Esposito.
February 17, 2026 5:02 am
(AP) – Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database. CODIS is a valuable storehouse of DNA taken from crime suspects or people with convictions. Any hits could identify possible suspects in the Guthrie saga, which reached a 17th day Tuesday. The 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1 after spending the previous night with family. Investigators are also working with experts to try to locate Nancy Guthrie by somehow detecting her heart pacemaker.
February 17, 2026 5:03 am
The trial has started for a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024. Lawyers gave opening statements Monday in the case against Colin Gray. Prosecutors say Gray gave his son, Colt, access to a gun and ammunition despite warning signs. They link that decision to the four deaths at Apalachee High School. Investigators say the 14-year-old planned the attack and brought a rifle in his backpack. Gray’s attorney says his client wasn’t told about the planning and timing of the shooting and shouldn’t be held criminally responsible The trial is being held in Winder, where the shooting happened, with jurors from nearby Hall County.
February 17, 2026 4:59 am
GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and Iran are expected to hold a second round of talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program as tensions rise in the region. The session, planned for Tuesday, comes after a first round of indirect talks held in Oman earlier in the month. They are being held as the U.S. ramps up its military presence in the region amid threats by President Donald Trump to use force to push a deal. Iran also began major Revolutionary Guard naval drills near key oil shipping routes. Still, both sides are signaling they are willing to reach a deal, which Iran says must include easing U.S.-led sanctions.
February 16, 2026 5:42 pm
PAWTUCKET, R.I. [WPXI] — Authorities said three people were killed, including the suspect, at a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink on Monday afternoon. Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute. Pawtucket is nestled just north of Providence and right under the Massachusetts state border. A town of just under 80,000, Pawtucket had up until recently been known as the home to Hasbro’s headquarters, and Mr. Potato Head license plates are proudly featured on vehicles around the town.
February 16, 2026 1:58 pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose classic roles included the wily confidant of the first two “Godfather” movies, had died at age 95. He first gained notice for a small part as the reclusive neighbor in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” He won an Academy Award as best actor for portraying the over-the-hill country music singer in the 1983 film “Tender Mercies.” He also won four Golden Globes, including one for playing the philosophical cattle-drive boss in the 1989 miniseries “Lonesome Dove,” a role he often cited as his favorite. [AP photo]
February 16, 2026 2:13 pm
The trial has started for a man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school in 2024. Lawyers gave opening statements Monday in the case against Colin Gray. Prosecutors say Gray gave his son, Colt, access to a gun and ammunition despite warning signs. They link that decision to the four deaths at Apalachee High School. Investigators say the 14-year-old planned the attack and brought a rifle in his backpack. Gray’s attorney says his client wasn’t told about the planning and timing of the shooting and shouldn’t be held criminally responsible The trial is being held in Winder, where the shooting happened, with jurors from nearby Hall County.
February 16, 2026 1:34 pm
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian military says about 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country. The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.S government to for training, technical support intelligence-sharing, the military said in a statement Monday. The deployment follows an easing of tensions that had flared between the U.S. and Nigeria when U.S. President Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria over allegations that the government was not protecting its Christian citizens.
February 16, 2026 4:54 am
Pittsburgh International Airport received 443 diverted flights in 2025, nearly reaching its record of 463 set in 2018. The increase in diversion traffic followed intense thunderstorms in June and July that disrupted operations at major East Coast airports, airport officials say. By the end of July, the diversion rate at PIT exceeded its 2018 pace and the five-year average. “Even without topping the 2018 number, PIT’s performance last year underscores its importance in keeping the national airspace system moving as part of national critical infrastructure,” said Jim Moorhead, vice president of airport operations for the Allegheny County Airport Authority. “That’s something we’re proud of, and we will continue to be a reliable and resilient partner in the national air transportation system.” Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration consider the airport a preferred diversion site because of its inland location and robust runway infrastructure, officials say. Most diverted flights originated from major metropolitan hubs along the East Coast. The three major New York City airports accounted for 120 diverted flights, while two airports in Washington, D.C., sent 93 flights to Pittsburgh. Diversions typically occur due to inclement weather, mechanical issues or onboard medical emergencies, officials say. Many diversions at PIT are for a “gas-n-go,” which is a quick refueling stop where an aircraft takes on fuel and departs without loading or unloading passengers.
February 16, 2026 4:57 am
U.S. Steel Corp. generated $5.6 billion in total economic impact for Pennsylvania during fiscal year 2024, according to a report released Friday. The analysis, conducted by Parker Strategy Group, found the company supported 13,687 jobs across the state. The $5.6 billion impact represents approximately 0.6% of Pennsylvania’s gross domestic product, or about $1 out of every $180 in the state economy. This figure marks a 55.6% increase in total economic impact since fiscal year 2022. The report also shows the company’s economic contribution equals roughly 11.8% of the state’s enacted 2024-25 General Fund appropriations. U.S. Steel contributed $216 million in total local and state tax revenues during the fiscal year. On a per-resident basis, the company’s economic activity amounts to approximately $428 per Pennsylvanian. The company supported 13,687 jobs statewide, a figure comparable to the full civilian labor force of a smaller Pennsylvania county. This total includes 3,462 direct employees. To support its operations, U.S. Steel worked with 980 suppliers based in Pennsylvania.
