November 9, 2025 8:09 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has stretched into its 40th day. Senators are staying in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the funding fight. It has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay. The Senate has so far shown few signs of progress over a weekend that could be crucial for the shutdown fight. Republican leaders are hoping to hold votes on a new package of bills that would reopen the government into January while also approving full-year funding for several parts of government. But the necessary Democratic support for that effort was far from guaranteed. (Photo: AP)
November 9, 2025 8:06 am
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports. This could strain air cargo as the holiday season approaches. FedEx and UPS have major hubs at affected airports, including Indianapolis, Memphis, and Louisville. The reduction impacts domestic flights, not global ones. Shipping companies like FedEx are adjusting plans to ensure shipments continue smoothly. Smaller, high-value goods are more likely to be transported by air. Experts say the supply chain could slow, but airlines have become adept at managing such disruptions. The impact should be manageable unless reductions deepen.
November 9, 2025 8:03 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cyndi Lauper has turned “True Colors” into a powerful anthem at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. On Saturday, she led an all-star jam with artists like Chris Robinson and Bryan Adams to honor fellow Rock Hall inductee Joe Cocker. Lauper acknowledges the women who paved the way for her and those who follow. Salt-N-Pepa also celebrated women’s power in music, performing hits like “Push It” and “What a Man.” Outkast doesn’t perform together, but Big Boi and Andre 3000 share heartfelt speeches. Soundgarden’s segment includes emotional tributes to Chris Cornell. The White Stripes and other rock legends received rousing tributes, making the night unforgettable.
November 9, 2025 8:02 am
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, a suburb of Albany. It traveled about 150 miles on a flatbed truck to reach its new home. On Saturday workers used cranes to position the 11-ton tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The spruce will soon be decorated with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star. It will be lit Dec. 3 during a live TV broadcast. The tree was donated by Judy Russ and her family.
November 9, 2025 7:55 am
(AP) – Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. All 13 infants were hospitalized after consuming formula from the two lots. No deaths were reported. The formula is sold online and through major retailers. Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine. The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.
November 9, 2025 7:50 am
One person was hurt in a crash on Saturday in Washington County. Washington County 911 says emergency responders were called to the 1200 block of West Chestnut Street in Canton Township for a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle just before five-thirty. One person was taken to an area hospital. There’s been no word on the nature or the severity of their injuries.
November 9, 2025 7:00 am
The Washington County Coroner has identified the two people killed in a head-on crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 70 westbound, near the Claysville exit, as Donna K. Havens, 59, of Wheeling and William L. Magers, 69, of Glen Dale, W.Va. Pennsylvania State Police said Havens’ Hyundai sedan crossed the grass median from the eastbound lanes and hit Magers’ Ford SUV traveling westbound. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the SUV was transported from the scene with serious injuries. I-70 was closed for a few hours, but has since re-opened. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
November 8, 2025 10:21 am
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza health officials report over 69,000 Palestinians have died in the Israel-Hamas war. The death toll has risen due to bodies being recovered since the ceasefire began on Oct. 10. Israel and Hamas have exchanged bodies under the ceasefire agreement, with Israel returning 15 Palestinian bodies on Saturday. The ceasefire aims to wind down the conflict, which began with a Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian farmers and others in the West Bank, with violence reaching new highs during the olive harvest. Rights groups say arrests for settler violence are rare.
November 8, 2025 5:09 am
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — UPS and FedEx has decided to ground their fleets of MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” after a deadly crash at a UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky. The companies announced their decisions separately late Friday. The MD-11 aircraft make up about 9% of the UPS airline fleet and 4% of the FedEx fleet. The companies stated that their decisions were made proactively at the recommendation of the aircraft manufacturer. The crash occurred Tuesday at UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 14 people, including the three pilots on the MD-11 that was headed for Honolulu.
November 8, 2025 5:00 am
Anxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown. At least 1,000 flights were called off on Friday as airlines comply with the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce service. Some passengers were forced make last-minute changes and rebook on different flights. Plenty of nervousness remained, as more canceled flights are expected in the coming days. Airports in Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and Dallas led the way with the most disruptions. The upheaval will intensify the longer the shutdown lasts and could become chaotic if it extends into the Thanksgiving holiday.
