September 22, 2025 4:25 am
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An investigation is underway into a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening. Washington County 911 says crews were called to a commercial structure fire in the 1100 block of West Findlay Street just after 7:30 p.m. Canton Township Fire Chief Chuck LaBella says the fire started at a car repair business. The man who rents the building was outside at the time. Since the building is made of metal, damage was mainly to the interior insulation and some cars that were inside, LaBella says. Crews were on scene for about an hour and a half. The fire was brought under control quickly thanks to help from several other companies, LaBella says. The renter began experiencing a rapid heart rate and was taken to a hospital to be checked out. LaBella says the fire’s cause is currently unknown.
September 22, 2025 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the span of 14 days, nearly 200 people marched from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in defense of democracy. From children to the elderly, members of the We Are America march arrived in the nation’s capital on a warm and sunny Friday afternoon, tired but joyous, where they were greeted with hugs and cheers from supporters and members of Congress. The mission of their sprawling walk was to unite a movement strong enough to hold America’s leaders accountable. Along the way they were housed in churches, where they slept in pews, or at people’s homes.
September 22, 2025 5:03 am
CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is giving kids a chance to get up close with some older modes of transportation. The museum is offering free admission for kids up to age 17 through Sept. 30. Kids can take trolley rides and explore exhibits, including the Terrible Trolley, which officials say is a huge hit. “We were lucky enough to find the original car in a barn in Ohio,” said Kevin Zebley, director of facilities, safety and operations for the museum. “Brought it to the trolley museum, where we had volunteers and paid staff put many hours of work into it, and it’s been a fan-favorite ever since it rolled out about a month ago.” The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, with specific hours for the free kids event.
September 22, 2025 5:10 am
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions. From late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s ouster to Pentagon restrictions on reporters and an apparent public appeal to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal cases against his adversaries, Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power in his second administration and root out those who have spoken out against him. In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said “nothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes.
September 22, 2025 5:11 am
The Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information. Journalists who don’t abide risk losing their media credentials that provide direct to the military headquarters. Free-press advocates call the move an assault on independent journalism. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is telling journalists to follow the rules or go home. The Pentagon this year has evicted many news organizations while imposing a series of restrictions on the press that include banning reporters from entering wide swaths of the Pentagon without a government escort.
September 22, 2025 5:09 am
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona. They praised the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. And the president flew on Sunday from Washington to the service that’s drawn tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand. Kirk was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.
September 22, 2025 5:13 am
President Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok. Trump discussed the deal on Fox News, highlighting the potential involvement of Murdoch and his son Lachlan. He also mentioned Oracle founder Larry Ellison’s involvement, which was previously disclosed. The deal aims to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. amid concerns about data security and manipulation by Chinese authorities. Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but Trump has signed orders allowing it to operate while negotiations continue. Trump credits TikTok for helping him connect with young voters.
September 21, 2025 7:47 am
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club during a wedding, killing one person and wounding two others. The shooting happened on Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. Authorities have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau and charged him with second-degree murder. Additional charges are expected. Police initially thought there were two shooters but later confirmed there was only one. The motive remains unclear. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people scrambled for safety. The deceased was identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Police say there is no further danger to the public. (Photo: AP)
September 21, 2025 7:55 am
BANGKOK (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has pushed for more military dialogue in a meeting with China’s Premier Li Qiang. The meeting on Sunday marked the first visit by a House delegation to Beijing since 2019. Li welcomed the delegates, calling it an “icebreaking trip” to strengthen ties. Rep. Adam Smith, a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, emphasized the need for military communication. The delegation included members from both the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. U.S.-China relations have been strained by trade tensions, Taiwan’s status and China’s support for Russia. (Photo: AP)
September 21, 2025 7:47 am
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza City, including children, according to health officials. The strikes hit a residential block Saturday night, escalating the ongoing conflict. Israel says it aims to “destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” but hasn’t provided a timeline for the offensive. Palestinians streamed out of Gaza City, though many are unwilling to be uprooted again, too weak to leave or unable to afford the cost of moving. Aid groups warn that forced evacuations in Gaza will worsen the humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, several Western countries are preparing to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.
