May 8, 2023 4:09 am
PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – With fireworks overhead, 20,000 runners from 50 states, 10 countries and six continents began their 26.2 mile trek for the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon. An estimated 300,000 spectators lined the marathon route that took runners and hand-cyclists on a tour of the city, through 14 city neighborhoods. 4,000 volunteers helped make it happen. At 2 hours 16 minutes and eight seconds, there is a first place finisher. The winner of this year’s Pittsburgh Marathon is Tyler McCandless, from Ft Collins, Colorado. “It was awesome. There were so many spectators out there today. It is felt like a home town race. Super cool,” McCandless said. McCandless was greeted by his wife and two boys. He told us he ran the Pittsburgh Marathon in 2015 and came in 4th. “The hills are just really tough. Pretty steep, they beat you up. It’s hard to get moving. But still a great race,” McCandless said. McCandless will be taking home $7,000 in prize money.
May 7, 2023 8:04 am
KALEHE, Congo (AP) — The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu. Thomas Bakenge, administrator of Kalehe territory, the worst-hit area, told reporters on the scene Saturday that 203 bodies had been recovered so far, but that efforts to find others were continuing. In the village of Nyamukubi, where hundreds of homes were washed away, rescue workers and survivors dug through the ruins Saturday looking for more bodies in the mud.
May 7, 2023 8:03 am
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain. At a coronation with displays of royal power straight out of the Middle Ages, Charles was presented with an orb, a sword and scepter. He had the solid gold, bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown placed atop his head as he sat upon a 700-year-old oak chair. Inside the medieval abbey, trumpets sounded, and the congregation of more than 2,000 shouted “God save the king!” Outside, thousands of troops, hundreds of thousands of spectators and scores of protesters converged.
May 7, 2023 8:02 am
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California’s historic reparations task force has voted to approve recommendations for possible payments to Black residents and a formal apology for the state’s role in perpetuating discriminatory policies. The nine-member committee took a series of votes Saturday on its final report to lawmakers, which is officially due July 1. The Legislature will then determine how, if at all, to act on the suggestions. The first vote approved a detailed account of historical discrimination against Black Californians in areas such as voting, housing, education, the legal system and others. Other recommendations included suggestions for crafting an apology for the legacy of slavery and economic reports on possible reparations payments.
May 7, 2023 8:01 am
ALLEN, Texas (AP) — A gunman killed eight people and wounded seven others – three critically – in a shooting at a Dallas-area mall before being fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be nearby. Authorities on Saturday did not immediately provide details about the victims in Allen, Texas, but witnesses reported seeing children among them. Some say they also saw what appeared to be a police officer and a mall security guard unconscious on the ground. The shooting that sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic was the latest episode of gun violence to strike the country.
May 7, 2023 7:57 am
CLAIRTON, Pa. (WPXI) — A man was injured in a shooting in Clairton. Police were called to Thompson and Beaver Streets at around 8:09 p.m. on Saturday. They believe the victim ran from the scene until he collapsed at the 100 block of Constitution Circle, where officers found him with a gunshot wound. The man is listed in critical but stable condition. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Allegheny County Police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
May 7, 2023 3:58 am
Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh held a press conference Friday morning to address an officer involved shooting that occurred within the city of Washington on April 2nd. The shooting involved police from Mt. Pleasant and Smith Townships that killed Eduardo Hoover, 38 of Coraopolis. Walsh determined that after an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, that the shots fired by the officers killing Hoover was an act of justifiable homicide. On that day, County 9-1-1 was alerted that Hoover was driving recklessly almost running over two children. Mt. Pleasant Township and Smith Township police entered into a high speed chase along Rt. 18. As Hoover entered the Washington City limits, traffic slowed him down to allow police to block him in. In an attempt to flee in his vehicle, Hoover tried to run over police and officers fired into his car killing him. According to Walsh an abundance of video evidence confirmed the scenario. Walsh stated that any attempt to propel a 5000 pound vehicle at an officer allows for the use of deadly measures. The officers involved are still on administrative duty. According to their chiefs, they could be returned to regular patrol soon.
May 7, 2023 3:41 am
A Washington man is in the Washington County Jail for allegedly making threats to kill President Judge John DiSalle. A preliminary hearing for Gerald Gregg, 58 was held Friday. Witness testimony from two individuals stated that on March 30, Gregg was ranting to them about past cases of his and threatening Judge DiSalle. as they encountered him while they were trying to enter the courthouse. Gregg was stopped by city police on a be on the look out call. He was found to have a suspended license but he was released. Gregg was arrested later that day in front of the Sheriff’s office at Courthouse Square. Gregg had felony retaliation against a judge and misdemeanor terroristic threats charges along with a summary driving with a suspended license charge held for court. His formal arraignment date is still undetermined. He will remain in the Washington County Jail without bond.
May 7, 2023 1:33 am
In the early 19th century, Washington, PA was known as the top exporter of wool in the entire nation. With the first ever “Running of the Wools” it may stake a claim to the best event in the nation. Saturday started with a breakfast crawl around downtown Washington. Then spectators flocked to the main street pavilion where various vendors added to the festive spirit. The highlight of the day is the sheep races throughout the day downtown, the races began at noon to see who’s the fastest sheep in the county. A kitchen clash cooking contest took place as well. Sunday, local churches will wrap up the weekend with blessing services on the theme of the furry creature from 1 to 4 PM. Few of the other exciting events were a sheep shearing contest, “Lambies in Pajamies”, cooking and wool demonstrations were at the Bradford House.
May 6, 2023 9:18 am
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston high school dean serving a 26-year sentence in state prison for shooting a student he recruited to deal drugs has been sentenced to an additional 18 years or more on a federal gang-related charge. Prosecutors say Shaun Harrison, 63, lived a double life, portraying himself as a mentor for troubled teens while hiding his own gang ties and luring students into drugs and violence. Harrison pleaded guilty last year to a count of racketeering conspiracy. He’s already serving time after his 2018 conviction for attempting to kill a student who was selling marijuana in the high school at Harrison’s direction.
