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    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pope Leo offers hope as ‘bridge builder’ to continue Francis’ leadership
    May 09, 2025
    The selection of Pope Leo XIV — the former CardinalRobert Prevost— as the firstU.S.-born leader of theCatholic Churchhas great potential to energize C...
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    Trump and ‘The Rock’
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Trump and ‘The Rock’
    NICHOLAS L. WADDY 
    May 09, 2025
    President Trump made headlines recently for suggesting that Alcatraz, the infamous prison in San Francisco Bay, should be reopened to house the worst ...
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    Fetterman’s behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Fetterman’s behavior sheds light on mental health crisis
    CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    May 09, 2025
    A report from the Associated Press claims that U.S. Sen. John Fetterman had an “outburst” while meeting with representatives from Pennsylvania teacher...
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    Recession fears may be making GOP lawmakers uneasy
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Recession fears may be making GOP lawmakers uneasy
    CARL P. LEUBSDORF The Dallas Morning News 
    May 08, 2025
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — The impact of political landslides and the resulting mandates wear off, even when they are substantial. It will certainly happen wh...
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    Pollution tariff would close China’s trade loopholes
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Pollution tariff would close China’s trade loopholes
    ROBERT C. O'BRIEN 
    May 08, 2025
    The “America First” trade agenda has consistently sought to restore fairness to America’s economic relationships, particularly with China, a nation no...
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    DNC, RNC spent millions on parties
    Opinion, Сolumns
    DNC, RNC spent millions on parties
    May 08, 2025
    From 1976 to 2012, politicians took the phrase “political party” a bit too literally by using taxpayer funds to help pay for the stages, confetti, bal...
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    Other Voices: Country above self
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Other Voices: Country above self
    May 08, 2025
    President John F. Kennedy once stated, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." Who would make such a stateme...
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    Plenty of reasons to reform Medicaid
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Plenty of reasons to reform Medicaid
    May 07, 2025
    Debates over entitlement programs bring out the worst in elected officials, who are typically more concerned with political survival than addressing d...
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    A ruinous skill games tax
    Opinion, Сolumns
    A ruinous skill games tax
    May 07, 2025
    Pennsylvania leaders need to find a better way to fix the commonwealth's persistent structural deficit than ruinous taxes on so-called "skill games" —...
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    (None dare call it) treason of the judiciary
    Opinion, Сolumns
    (None dare call it) treason of the judiciary
    FRANK MIELE RealClearPolitics 
    May 07, 2025
    Thursday, April 24, was a day like any other day — the sun came up, the sun went down, and Donald Trump was hit with at least three nationwide injunct...
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    ‘Education establishment’ always resorts to fearmongering
    Opinion, Сolumns
    ‘Education establishment’ always resorts to fearmongering
    COLLEEN HRONCICH and TOM SMITH RealClearPennsylvania 
    May 07, 2025
    If the U.S. Department of Education suddenly went away, what would change for local families and communities? Not much. For starters, the Department o...
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    No need for Trump’s Hollywood protectionism
    Opinion, Сolumns
    No need for Trump’s Hollywood protectionism
    DAVID MASTIO Kansas City Star 
    May 06, 2025
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — On a typical day, Donald Trump’s word is about as good as Gollum’s claim he wouldn’t try to steal back his “precious” in Lord of th...
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    Other Voices: Oath of honor
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Other Voices: Oath of honor
    May 06, 2025
    Our elected state and federal officials take an oath of office, many with their hand on a Bible. Common in these oaths is a venerated commitment to pr...
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    $4.6 billion in sketchy COVID loans
    Opinion, Сolumns
    $4.6 billion in sketchy COVID loans
    May 06, 2025
    The Small Business Administration has still not tried to recoup $4.6 billion of loans issued during the Covid-19 pandemic that were flagged as potenti...
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    Should we worry about American women having fewer kids?
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Should we worry about American women having fewer kids?
    May 05, 2025
    Americans are having fewer children, and the birth rate has dropped to historic lows — prompting declarations of aU.S.existential crisis, most notably...
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    Can they keep the lights on?
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Can they keep the lights on?
    SUSAN SHELLEY Los Angeles Daily News 
    May 05, 2025
    LOS ANGELES (TNS) —In January, former Vice President Al Gore listed hisArlington, Virginia, mansion for rent, asking $9,000 a month. Reportedly Gore i...
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    More embarrassment for Harvard
    Opinion, Сolumns
    More embarrassment for Harvard
    May 02, 2025
    The Trump administration has turned a spotlight on Harvard University primarily over allegations of antisemitism. Last month theWhite Housefroze $2.2 ...
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    Spending actually up under Trump. Here’s why
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Spending actually up under Trump. Here’s why
    May 02, 2025
    President Donald Trump is spending taxpayer money 10% faster than Joe Biden was at this time last year, according to daily financial statements releas...
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    Study finds asylum seekers spiked homelessness
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Study finds asylum seekers spiked homelessness
    RACHEL GRESZLER 
    May 02, 2025
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Between 2022 and 2024, the U.S. saw a record 43% rise in “sheltered homelessness” — staying in some sort of emergency shelter, as o...
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    Print, digital access essential for public notice
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Print, digital access essential for public notice
    WILLIAM M. COTTER 
    May 02, 2025
    A developer wants to rezone a public park to allow high-density housing. The local school board weighs a plan to close an elementary school. City coun...
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    Big 30 announces next additions to 2025 Roster
    Local Sports
    Big 30 announces next additions to 2025 Roster
    Jo Wankel 
    May 31, 2025
    The second group of NY players has been announced for the 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic. The next 10 players announced for the NY roster include Salam...
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    Bradford Blue outscores Pirates
    Local Sports
    Bradford Blue outscores Pirates
    Jo Wankel 
    May 31, 2025
    Bradford Blue 6, Bradford Pirates 5 The Bradford Pirates had a four-run fourth inning but Bradford Blue used a five-run sixth to take home the victory...
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    ‘Round the Square: ‘Greek to me’
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: ‘Greek to me’
    May 31, 2025
    WORDS: Have you ever heard of a pseudoword? It's a fake word that appears to be an actual word, but really has no meaning. Jabberwocky is one example....
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    Another day with Duke
    Lifestyles, Local News, Outdoors
    Another day with Duke
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    May 31, 2025
    Last week, I had to put down my dog, Duke, after 12 amazing years. It was probably the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever had to do. It was 12 years a...
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    Looking for an ideal family vacation? 5 reasons this Northwest Florida resort will be your new favorite
    Articles, Travel
    Looking for an ideal family vacation? 5 reasons this Northwest Florida resort will be your new favorite
    Brandpoint (BPT) 
    May 31, 2025
    (BPT) - Daydreaming about your next family getaway? Look no further than Northwest Florida! The location and climate are ideal, and thanks to its rece...
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    8 charming small towns in Atlantic Canada you will love
    Articles, Travel
    8 charming small towns in Atlantic Canada you will love
    Brandpoint (BPT) 
    May 31, 2025
    (BPT) - Love traveling, but find your best adventures somewhere between big cities and crowded attractions? If your favorite travel memories involve e...
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