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April 23, 2026

Trump’s empty bluster worked until he took on the pope and Iran

By MATT K. LEWIS Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Until recently, President Donald Trump always found a way to fail forward, thro...

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In politics after Trump, nothing is disqualifying

By MATT K. LEWIS Los Angeles Times

June 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — After a decade of Trumpism, it should come as no surprise that President Donald Trump’s ethos (presenting scandal as strength, out...

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Wife of two years appears to be hiding many things

June 10, 2026

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for two years. We met online and have known each other for about five years. We originally lived an hour apa...

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Vacation Bible School moves to Callahan Park

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

June 9, 2026

Children will have the opportunity to enjoy games, crafts, music and more this week as Bradford Alliance Church brings its annual Vacation Bible Schoo...

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Injured Pirates rookie SS Konnor Griffin is hoping to start a throwing program soon

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

June 9, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin's right forearm strain is improving, and the 20-year-old is optimistic he'll be back soon. G...

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

June 9, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Tuesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Pur...

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PA State News

Elder abuse agencies reject cases experts say they should investigate as state scales back oversight

By ANGELA COULOUMBIS Spotlight PA

June 9, 2026

(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account...

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