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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

All aboard: Explore the world’s most beautiful train museums and scenic railways

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All aboard: Explore the world’s most beautiful train museums and scenic railways

COURTNEY CIANDELLA Travelbinger

May 18, 2025

Railroads transformed the world. They stitched together cities and continents, turning once-distant destinations into reachable places. While their ro...

The moon is slowly drifting away from Earth. Here’s how that affects us each day

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The moon is slowly drifting away from Earth. Here’s how that affects us each day

May 13, 2025

(TNS)—Astronomers have determined that our nearest neighbor is gradually inching away from us. The Weather Channel reports that the Earth’s moon is mo...

Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday

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Special Mass for Pope Leo set for Monday

May 09, 2025

ERIE — A special Mass for Pope Leo XIV will be celebrated by Bishop Lawrence T. Persico at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St., E...

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

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Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

May 08, 2025

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and di...

Feds: Pa. Air National Guard member backed Hamas, lied about loyalty to U.S., built explosives

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Feds: Pa. Air National Guard member backed Hamas, lied about loyalty to U.S., built explosives

J.D. PROSE pennlive.com

Apr 26, 2025

(TNS)—A Pennsylvania Air National Guard member, who prosecutors say supports the Hamas terrorist group, has been federally indicted for lying on a top...

Fetterman calls for Trump to attack Iran: ‘Waste that [expletive]’

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Fetterman calls for Trump to attack Iran: ‘Waste that [expletive]’

CHRIS MAUTNER pennlive.com

Apr 24, 2025

HARRISBURG (TNS)—Pennsylvania’s DemocraticU.S.Sen.John FettermansaidPresident Trumpshould forget about engaging in talks withIranand pursue military s...

Tariff opportunity: Meadville toolmaker eyes international expansion

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Tariff opportunity: Meadville toolmaker eyes international expansion

KRIS B. MAMULA Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Apr 24, 2025

MEADVILLE (TNS) — When President Donald Trump hit Vietnam with an eye-watering 46% trade tariff on exports to the U.S. earlier this month, the southea...

Human urine may be a new secret weapon for growing food

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Human urine may be a new secret weapon for growing food

Apr 22, 2025

(TNS)—Scientists may have found a new tool for growing crops — and it’s something we flush away every day. The Cool Down reports that scientists have ...

Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro

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Pope Francis tributes flood in from Pennsylvania congressional delegation, Gov. Josh Shapiro

BENJAMIN KAIL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Apr 22, 2025

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Pennsylvania's representatives on Capitol Hill honored the life and inclusive papacy of Pope Francis, whose death at 88 the day aft...

Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing

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Pope Francis dies Monday at 88; local reaction to pope’s passing

Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, passed Monday morning at the age of 88. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a son of Italian immigrants, i...

Massive sea creature caught on video for first time ever

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Massive sea creature caught on video for first time ever

Apr 16, 2025

(TNS)—It was about 100 years ago when a massive sea creature was first discovered, dead. Now, video of one very much alive has been captured. Accordin...

US Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid

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US Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid

MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer

Apr 08, 2025

Shares of U.S. Steel are hitting a 52-week high after President Donald Trump ordered a new national security review of Nippon Steel's proposed bid to ...

You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics

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You shouldn’t buy a piece of a saint. Catholic Church denounces online sale of Carlo Acutis relics

SILVIA STELLACCI and GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press

Apr 07, 2025

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — With the upcoming canonization of its first millennial saint, the Catholic Church has turned to police in Italy to investigate th...

‘It’s not personal’: Trump’s deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos

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‘It’s not personal’: Trump’s deportation efforts find support among South Florida Latinos

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press

Mar 29, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — In Hialeah, Florida, a city that's 95% Hispanic, only three residents showed up at a recent city council meeting to speak against a partn...

How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

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How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP Science Writer

Mar 24, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs i...

French politician wants the Statue of Liberty back: ‘Apparently you despise it’

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French politician wants the Statue of Liberty back: ‘Apparently you despise it’

Mar 17, 2025

(TNS)— France gifted the United States the Statue of Liberty almost 140 years ago. Now, one French politician is calling for its return. France 24 rep...

Dental care might have major breakthrough

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Dental care might have major breakthrough

Mar 17, 2025

(TNS)— This is certainly something to smile about. A group of scientists in Japan may be on their way to making a major breakthrough in dental care. S...

From emotional bonds with chatbots to the impact of AI on government jobs

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From emotional bonds with chatbots to the impact of AI on government jobs

EVAN ROBINSON-JOHNSON Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mar 13, 2025

PITTSBURGH (TNS)— The tension was palpable. An OpenAI board member, Zico Kolter, was clashing on stage with his Carnegie Mellon University colleague o...

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

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Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

JOSH BOAK, ROB GILLIES and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

Mar 12, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's threat Tuesday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada led the prov...

Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies

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Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies

JOSH BOAK, ROB GILLIES and MICHELLE PRICE Associated Press

Mar 11, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escala...