Trump may testify in sex abuse defamation trial, but the court has limited what he can say
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has told the public for years what he thinks of E. Jean Carroll, the writer who claims…
January 2024
‘Mean Girls’ fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office
NEW YORK (AP) — On a quiet weekend in movie theaters, “Mean Girls” repeated atop the box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales, according…
Clarion Area tweaks facilities policy
By RYAN S. PUGH Clarion News editor In previous years, the Clarion Area School District wouldn’t allow those outside the district free use of Clarion…
Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 with no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian death toll from the war between Israel and Hamas has soared past 25,000, the Health Ministry in the…
Rookie Brisson’s 1st career goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over the Penguins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rookie Brendan Brisson grew up a huge fan of Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, two players he shared the…
Forest County 4-H tree sale underway
From staff reports The Forest County 4-H office is holding its annual tree sale in addition to perennial bulbs and small fruit variety sales as…
Private US lander destroyed during reentry after failed mission to moon, company says
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. company’s failed moonshot ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific, officials confirmed Friday. Astrobotic Technology said…
March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward November elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the…
Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in ‘A Real Pain’
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain.” But his sister Hallie…
2 sentenced in narcotics, money-laundering case
From staff reports Two men were sentenced to prison terms on their convictions for violating federal narcotics and money-laundering laws related to a nine-month Title…
Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after scathing Justice Department report
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a…
Tomlin remains ‘on go’ for the Steelers through 2024, and likely beyond
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin remains “on go” in Pittsburgh. Both in 2024 and likely beyond. The NFL’s longest-tenured head coach said Thursday he plans…
State can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, US court rules
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Young adults in Pennsylvania cannot be arrested for openly carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency, at least while…
Clarion County environmental project receives funds
From staff reports The state Department of Environmental Protection announced Wednesday funding is being provided for 16 environmental restoration projects of abandoned mine lands as…
Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins ahead of rebuilding site of deadly antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Demolition got underway Wednesday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history,…
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled House committee
HARRISBURG (AP) — Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced several gun control measures Wednesday, including one that would ban sales…
Review: In ‘I.S.S.,’ war on Earth disrupts life aboard the International Space Station
The Associated Press With war raging in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations below freezing, the Cold War movie may be alive, again, too. After decades when fears of…
Recent Deaths 1/18/24
Harold Raymond Aughton, 86, of Perry Twp., died Jan. 14, 2024. John C. Schuck III, 85, of Vowinckel, died Jan. 13, 2024. Meghan Marie (Miller)…
Lawmakers announce bipartisan effort to enhance child tax credit, revive tax breaks for businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairmen of the top tax policy committees in Congress announced a bipartisan agreement Tuesday to enhance the child tax credit and…
Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday that he is increasingly confident that inflation will continue falling this year back to the…