July 31, 2023 4:53 am
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – Giant Eagle has issued a voluntary recall for select ground beef for potential small plastic fragments located in the meat. The recall affects items purchased from the Giant Eagle at 8080 McIntyre Square Drive in Ross Township on Saturday, July 29. Giant Eagle said there have been no reports of illness associated with the recalled products. The company also said they will be utilizing its telephone notification process to let Giant Eagle Advantage Card holders know if they purchased the items. Guests with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
July 31, 2023 4:49 am
LIGONIER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – Two people were hurt after a vehicle crashed into a ticket booth at Idlewild & SoakZone. Westmoreland County dispatch officials said the crash happened around 2 p.m. Authorities say the driver experienced a medical emergency at the time of the crash. One person was injured after becoming entrapped in the ticket booth. The conditions of either person hurt is unknown.
July 31, 2023 4:46 am
(WPXI) – The defense and prosecution have rested their cases in the final phase of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. The prosecution does not have any rebuttal witnesses. The next step in this phase will be closing arguments. The judge said he will go late into the night if needed to finish closings. The jury has decided that Robert Bowers, who killed 11 worshippers in a Squirrel Hill synagogue in 2018, is eligible for the death penalty. On Friday, Dr. George Corvin, a psychiatrist who examined Bowers on multiple occasions and diagnosed him with schizophrenia, returned to the stand. Corvin said that Bowers’ delusional thinking made him believe that Jews were possessed by Satan, which led to the shooting. Corvin said a history of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia, led to this distorted thinking. Bowers’ uncle and aunt also testified Friday.
July 31, 2023 2:34 am
In an effort to slow traffic on Berry Road and create a safer environment for local residents and visitors, the South Strabane Township Board of Supervisors has approved the installation of two 3-way stop sign intersections. These stop signs will be installed on Berry Road at the intersection near Kohl’s and the intersection at Old Mill. Pending weather, the stop signs will be installed on Monday, 7/31/23 by the South Strabane Township Department of Public Works. Please use caution in this area due to the new traffic calming measures. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Municipal Building at 724-225-9055.
July 30, 2023 7:43 am
PHOENIX (AP) — A historic heat wave that has blasted the U.S. Southwest throughout July is showing signs of abating with late-arriving monsoon rains. Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin seeing high temperatures under 110 degrees for the first time in a month. But the National Weather Service says the high temperature in the desert city Saturday has still climbed past 110 for the 30th straight day. Chances of cooling monsoon thunderstorms are expected to increase Sunday. But wet weather also can bring damaging winds and flash flooding. Temperatures are also expected to ease in Las Vegas; Albuquerque, New Mexico, and even Death Valley, California.
July 30, 2023 7:42 am
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei. Taiwan said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement late Saturday opposing the military aid to the self-ruled island, which China claims as its own territory. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said no amount of military spending will shake China’s “firm will to realize the reunification of our motherland.” China and Taiwan split amid civil war in 1949, and Taiwan has never been governed by China’s ruling Communist Party.
July 30, 2023 7:40 am
NEW YORK (AP) — Drastic changes in consumer demands are driving labor unrest in diverse industries upended by technology. Hollywood actors and writers and UPS delivery drivers are among workers fighting for better pay and working conditions. And they want consumers to understand what it takes to meet rising expectations for speed and convenience. The central issues are that workers are overworked and underpaid. Screenwriters say they are expected to create scripts for the streaming era faster for less pay. UPS drivers say forced overtime got out of hand as online shopping accelerated and delivery exploded. Workers are pushing back against forced overtime, punishing schedules or company reliance on lower-paid part-time or contract forces.
July 30, 2023 7:39 am
July 30, 2023 7:38 am
NEW YORK (AP) — At a moment of growing legal peril, Donald Trump on Saturday ramped up his calls for his GOP rivals to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. At a rally in Pennsylvania, he also threatened to primary Republican members of Congress who fail to focus on investigating Democratic President Joe Biden and urged them to halt Ukrainian military aid unless the White House cooperates with investigations into Biden and his family. The comments came two days after federal prosecutors unveiled new criminal charges against the former president and GOP frontrunner as part of the case that accuses him of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club.
July 30, 2023 7:37 am
PERRYOPOLIS, Pa. (WPXI)— A man is facing charges after allegedly trying to lure multiple juveniles into his truck at a local park. According to Pennsylvania state police, a boy and girl were playing at Whitsett Park when they were approached by Antonio Steadman, from Perryopolis. The juveniles didn’t know Steadman but he allegedly called the girl over to his vehicle by name while she was carrying the boy. He then asked them to get into his truck. State police said Steadman appeared highly intoxicated and dropped a beer can out of his truck. He also didn’t have a shirt on. A truck matching the description of Steadman’s was found a street over during an area canvass. State police said troopers tried to stop the truck but it drove away. It was eventually stopped. According to officials, Steadman was “clearly intoxicated.” The victims positively identified Steadman as the person who attempted to get them into his truck, state police said. Steadman reportedly threatened to kill multiple troopers and offered $50,000 if he was released instead of arrested. Steadman is charged with two counts of luring a child into a motor vehicle, one count of second degree felony and one count of first degree misdemeanor, one count of third degree felony bribery in official matters, four counts of first degree misdemeanor terroristic threats, one count of misdemeanor DUI, one count of third degree misdemeanor disorderly conduct, public intoxication and related traffic offenses.
