Biden’s efforts to protect abortion access hit roadblocks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is still actively searching for ways to safeguard abortion access for millions of women, even as it bumps up…
December 2022
Justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority sounded sympathetic Monday to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay…
Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy winner whose roles on the TV megahit “Cheers” and in the “Look Who’s Talking” films made…
Recent Deaths 12/6/22
Carl James Sherman, 86, of Richland Township, died Nov. 27, 2022. Kathryn E. Baker, 74, of Franklin, died Nov. 26, 2022. Roger Courson, 69, of…
Community Action adds to board
Community Action, a nonprofit that serves as an administering and service delivery entity for anti-poverty, social and/or humanistic programs primarily in Clarion and Jefferson counties,…
Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case, a Republican-led challenge asking the justices for a novel ruling that…
Heyward brothers lead Steelers to 19-16 win over Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Ironhead would’ve been proud of his boys. After a morning trip to their father’s grave, Cameron and Connor Heyward played an inspired…
‘Wakanda Forever’ is No. 1 for 4th straight weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” kept the box-office crown for the fourth straight weekend, and the comic holiday thriller “Violent Night” debuted…
Washington Township reviews EMS options
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer When the Shippenville/Elk Ambulance Service announced it will cease operations at the end of January, it left a…
C-L School Board considers additional co-ops
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News writer Clarion-Limestone School District Superintendent Brian Weible informed the board at this November’s work session/voting meeting how coordination effort…
Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate
The Associated Press A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, an NBA star and other prominent people, is stoking fears that public…
Kapanen’s hat trick powers Penguins to 6-2 win over Blues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The last two weeks were difficult for Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen, as he watched from the press box. The last two…
Downey Jr. on making one last film with his dad in ‘Sr.’
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. set out to make an objective portrait, a tribute to his father, the underground filmmaking maverick Robert Downey…
Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had to make a choice:…
Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials said Friday that 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due…
Review: Will Smith-led ‘Emancipation’ is an action thriller
The Associated Press It comes as some relief that Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith as a runaway slave in Civil War-era Louisiana, is not,…
Trump probe: Court halts Mar-a-Lago special master review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous federal appeals court on Thursday ended an independent review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, removing…
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers…
Guentzel, Kapanen fuel rally as Penguins slip by Vegas 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have no idea how long they’ll have to play without Kris Letang. They may have landed on a formula…
Harry and Meghan doc footage puts royal rift at forefront
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Footage of an upcoming documentary about Harry and Meghan released Thursday shows the couple is once again prepared to tackle the…