May 5, 2024 1:11 am
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa.-(WPXI)-A man suspected of vandalism in an Allegheny County community was arrested Friday.The Bridgeville Police Department says Josh Pisano, AKA Pason, 38, of Carnegie, is facing several charges – including criminal mischief, institutional vandalism and drug charges. Police say Pisano was suspected of several incidents over the last month where property was spray-painted red. When he was arrested Friday afternoon, police say Pisano had red and black spray paint, along with suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia. Anyone with property defaced with the graffiti tag “PASON” should contact their local police department.
May 4, 2024 4:36 am
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say three bodies have been recovered in an area of Baja California near where two Australians and an American went missing last weekend. The state prosecutors office did not say Friday night whether the bodies were those of the foreigners, but it said the bodies were discovered during the search for the missing men. The site was near the remote seaside area where the surfers’ tents and truck were found Thursday. Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad went missing Saturday in the area. The bodies were found near the township of Santo Tomás, south of Ensenada.
May 4, 2024 4:34 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — It hasn’t happened in almost anyone’s lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election. Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, have track records in office that voters will judge alongside their promises. On abortion, immigration, taxes, wars abroad — you name it — they’re offering sharply different choices on the issues. Higher taxes on the super rich, or not. Abortion rights reaffirmed, or left to states to restrict or allow as each decides, if not limited nationally. The onward march of regulation and incentives to restrain climate change, or a slow walk if not an about-face. A commitment to stand with Ukraine or let go.
May 4, 2024 4:31 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city. That’s according to U.S. officials familiar with the talks who were not authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity to speak about the sensitive exchange. The officials said the plan detailed by the Israelis did not change the U.S. administration’s view that moving forward with an operation in the southern Gaza city would put too many innocent Palestinian civilians at risk. White House press Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Friday that no “comprehensive” plan for a potential Rafah operation has been revealed by the Israelis.
May 4, 2024 4:26 am
CRAFTON, Pa. —(WPXI)- Police in Crafton are investigating after multiple vehicles were broken into and stolen within a brief span. Investigators posted an alert on Facebook Thursday, warning that within the prior 24 hours, numerous victims reported damage and thefts. At last check, at least three vehicles were stolen, although two have since been recovered. One of the stolen vehicles was located in Pittsburgh, while the other was found in McKees Rocks, according to the borough’s police chief. Police said that reports were taken on Bell, Lincoln and McMunn avenues. Kia and Hyundai models were targeted. Police have not identified the suspects.
May 4, 2024 4:14 am
TOKYO (AP) — Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by three months after the U.S. Department of Justice requested more documentation related to the deal. In a release, Tokyo-based Nippon Steel said it was cooperating with the request and the deal, already approved by U.S. Steel’s shareholders, is still expected to go through. President Joe Biden’s administration has balked at the deal on economic and national security grounds. So has former President Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential candidate in the November election. Nippon Steel denied reports that the delay was related to the presidential election.
May 3, 2024 12:29 pm
(WPXI) – A woman was killed in a construction accident near Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said emergency crews were called to the area at 10:40 a.m. A woman was found to have catastrophic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation indicates that a large metal drum escaped a nearby construction site, rolled down the hill, broke through fencing and hit the woman on the sidewalk. Public safety officials said the piece of metal weighs at least one ton. Initial reports indicate the woman was an employee at one of the local hospitals and was with one or two coworkers when she was hit. A massive construction cylinder is seen in the middle of the road resting against a pickup truck. Pitt Police said there are traffic disruptions on Desoto Street between Sutherland Drive and O’Hara Street. Police are asking the public to avoid the area or allow extra time for traffic.
May 3, 2024 9:11 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April but still added a decent 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job market. Last month’s hiring gain was down sharply from the blockbuster increase of 315,000 in March. Yet the moderation in the pace of hiring, along with a slowdown last month in wage growth, will likely be welcomed by the Federal Reserve, which has kept interest rates at a two-decade high to fight persistently elevated inflation. Hourly wages rose a less-than-expected 0.2% from March and 3.9% from a year earlier, the smallest annual gain since June 2021.
May 3, 2024 5:16 am
Donegal Township Supervisors were greeted at their business meeting with approximately 3 dozen supporters of the township road crew that is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. Supporters lined the street with signs and chants of support prior to the meeting. William Riggle is a member of the road crew that saw its numbers dwindle from a high of six workers to its present two through recent layoffs. He says that the township supervisors are picking on the road crew specifically and are trying to have the union removed. Riggle says they don’t care for the people and gave the example of him being hurt and his colleague having to work alone as Riggle himself recovers from an injury. Recently a third person was brought on until Riggle fully recovers. During the meeting, Supervisors had their labor negotiator Phil Binotto make a presentation to residents. He called the situation an impasse and is urging both the union and supervisors to sit down and come to common ground. The road crew has been working on an expired five year contract since 2023. Binotto described the contract as very union friendly and rich. According to Supervisor Chairman Jim Bauer, the township is looking to regain control of finances and management of the employees. Some of the items that are at issue are health care benefits, currently the union has all of their health care paid in full. The township is looking for premium payment and deductible concessions. Currently overtime is paid in comp time. The township wishes to return to paid overtime. The township also wishes to use subcontractors when that would be a cheaper option than using in house labor. Several other issues remain unsolved. Both Binotto and IUOE 66 representative Larry Cardillo agree that both sides need to return to the bargaining table.
May 3, 2024 5:11 am
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to keep a lid on possible disruptions. The school year is closing with campus tension over the Israel-Hamas war and pro-Palestinian protests. The University of Michigan says staff and security officers are ready to respond to any disruptions. It says interfering with commencement will not be considered free speech. Indiana University is designating protest zones outside graduation venues. Northeastern University in Boston is holding its commencement at Fenway Park a week after a pro-Palestinian encampment was removed and nearly 100 protesters were arrested.
