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    Any prisoner swap with Russia should include Oakmont’s Marc Fogel, Western Pa. lawmakers say
    Nation & World, News, PA State News
    Any prisoner swap with Russia should include Oakmont’s Marc Fogel, Western Pa. lawmakers say
    JONATHAN D. SALANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Dec 28, 2023
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Western Pennsylvania's congressional delegation recently delivered a message to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Any prisone...
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    As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
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    As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, those who first enforced it reflect on its mixed legacy
    TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press 
    Dec 27, 2023
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On Dec. 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act. “Nothing,” he said, “is more priceless and more w...
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    With presidential race looming, Cuba’s meddling in U.S elections must be taken seriously
    Opinion
    With presidential race looming, Cuba’s meddling in U.S elections must be taken seriously
    The Miami Herald Editorial Board 
    Dec 27, 2023
    With the already nerve-wracking 2024 presidential elections approaching, a concerning report reveals attempts by Cuba to undermine our democratic proc...
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    Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants ‘serious scrutiny,’ White House says
    Business, Nation & World, News
    Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants ‘serious scrutiny,’ White House says
    ZEKE MILLER and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press 
    Dec 22, 2023
    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden believes “serious scrutiny” is warranted for the planned acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, the ...
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    Pennsylvania shrinks by 10,000 people in 2023
    News, PA State News
    Pennsylvania shrinks by 10,000 people in 2023
    ANTHONY HENNEN The Center Square 
    Dec 20, 2023
    Another population update from the U.S. Census Bureau confirms a long-running trend: Pennsylvania continues to shrink. The bureau noted that American ...
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    Ukraine can beat Russia, and that matters to US
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Ukraine can beat Russia, and that matters to US
    TRUDY RUBIN The Philadelphia Inquirer 
    Dec 18, 2023
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — One year ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress. Lawmakers hailed him as a hero defen...
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    Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
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    Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools
    ERIC SCICCHITANO CHNI NEWS and JOSH KELETY Associated Press 
    Dec 18, 2023
    Cheryl Geidner figured council members in Volant, a tiny borough north of Pittsburgh, would adopt a preliminary year-end budget despite no discussions...
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    Believe Trump when he vows revenge on news media
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Believe Trump when he vows revenge on news media
    ROBIN ABCARIAN Los Angeles Times 
    Dec 14, 2023
    LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Was it just a little joke when Orange Jesus declared to Sean Hannity that, in the event of his political resurrection, he would be...
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    Pa. voter registration applications up 65%
    Local News, News, PA State News
    Pa. voter registration applications up 65%
    FORD TURNER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Dec 14, 2023
    HARRISBURG — The state’s top elections official said Pennsylvania has seen a “pretty significant increase” of about 65% in voter registration applicat...
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    Regan Heart and Lung Bill heads to governor
    Local News, News, PA State News
    Regan Heart and Lung Bill heads to governor
    Dec 13, 2023
    HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mike Regan, R-Cumberland/York, to expand the list of law enforcement entities covered under the Enforcement...
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    Pennsylvania’s loss of county election officials raises concerns about errors
    Local News, News, PA State News
    Pennsylvania’s loss of county election officials raises concerns about errors
    ANTHONY HENNEN The Center Square 
    Dec 13, 2023
    A post-election evaluation by the Senate State Government Committee was amiable between Republican senators and the secretary of the commonwealth with...
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    We’re doing little to counter China’s military buildup
    Opinion, Сolumns
    We’re doing little to counter China’s military buildup
    WILSON BEAVER 
    Dec 10, 2023
    WASHINGTON (TNS) — Our National Defense Strategy identifies China as the primary challenge to the United States. To confront this threat successfully,...
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    Blinken emboldens Hamas terror
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Blinken emboldens Hamas terror
    Dec 07, 2023
    President Joe Biden must stop trying to appease Hamas sympathizers inside the White House and Democratic Party and reiterate America’s steadfast commi...
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    Is one $6B settlement enough for Sackler family?
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Is one $6B settlement enough for Sackler family?
    ROBIN ABCARIAN Los Angeles Times 
    Dec 06, 2023
    LOS ANGELES (TNS) — On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the complex bankruptcy case of Purdue Pharma, whose owners, the Sackler family, ha...
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    Rush to EVs is imploding
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Rush to EVs is imploding
    LEVI RUSSELL RealClearPolitics 
    Dec 06, 2023
    My appreciation for our freedom of movement was re-ignited recently when I finished up an engine swap into my rare-but-not-collectable 1995 Ford Thund...
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    Don’t delay in divesting from China
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Don’t delay in divesting from China
    Dec 06, 2023
    A Republican legislator is spearheading a long-overdue effort to end state investment in companies controlled by the government of China. “For too lon...
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    Dush, Thompson announce Cameron County satellite office hours
    Local News, News
    Dush, Thompson announce Cameron County satellite office hours
    Dec 05, 2023
    SMETHPORT — Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-15) announced their upcoming Cameron County area satellite office hours for D...
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    New York, Seneca Nation extend gaming compact
    Local News, News
    New York, Seneca Nation extend gaming compact
    Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
    Dec 05, 2023
    BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. met Friday in Buffalo and signed an extension of the ...
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    Pa. taxpayer-supported fund pays out millions in settlements
    News, PA State News
    Pa. taxpayer-supported fund pays out millions in settlements
    FORD TURNER Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    Dec 04, 2023
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — The taxpayer-supported pool of money that covered most of the $295,000 sexual harassment settlement involving a former top Shapiro ...
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    Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
    Nation & World, News
    Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
    NANCY BENAC Associated Press 
    Nov 30, 2023
    WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the Uni...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    Football, Local Sports
    PA defense synced and ready for Saturday
    Jo Wankel 
    August 1, 2025
    Pennsylvania’s defensive unit is ready for Saturday, relying on speed and aggressiveness to achieve its goals. The Defensive Line consists of Landon F...
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    Bold strokes for a big milestone
    Local News
    Bold strokes for a big milestone
    August 1, 2025
    Local artists Rick Minard and, not pictured, Greg Souchik, work on the patriotic Union Square mural celebrating America’s impending 250th anniversary....
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    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
    Business, Local News, News
    Social Security Matters: Why hasn’t benefit changed because I’m still working?
    By RUSSELL GLOOR 
    August 1, 2025
    DEAR RUSTY: I am receiving Social Security benefits while continuing to work full time. There are no restrictions on my wage earnings because I waited...
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    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
    Comment & Opinion, Opinion
    Delve deeper into benefits of BBB
    August 1, 2025
    History predicts that Republicans will suffer losses in next year’s midterm elections, and Democrats have made clear they will try to use President Do...
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    Small town, big impact
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    Screw Cancer Festival returns today 
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    August 1, 2025
    KANE – For the third year in a row, Flickerwood Wine Cellars will be filled with music, laughter and a community united for a good cause during the Sc...
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