Intervention in Venezuela could test Trump’s ability to hold GOP together in an election year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year that could be defined by domestic concerns like health care and affordability.

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MOONSHOT PROGRAM AT CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY

January 9, 2026

From left, first-grader Kennedy Kaminski and sixth-graders Amora Grillo and Brenley Farner work on individual projects Thursday afternoon in Susan Bitonti’s Moonshot Program class at California Elemen...

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Jury finds Monessen parents not guilty of child endangerment

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

January 9, 2026

They were acquitted on two felony charges. Felicia Dugan embraced a friend and sobbed Thursday afternoon outside a Westmoreland County courtroom after a jury found her and her former boyfriend not gui...

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Major sewage project likely ahead for Monessen

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 9, 2026

Mayor Ron Mozer warns it will be a “huge logistics issue” once it begins. The Mon Valley Sewage Authority gave a presentation Thursday to Monessen City Council on what the city can expect from a poten...

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NBV holds reorganization meeting

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

January 9, 2026

Mayor Craig Ambrose and four council members were sworn in. North Belle Vernon officials took care of routine reorganization business Monday night, swearing in the mayor and council members and opting...

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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL BOARD

Taxpayer Relief Act to be considered

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 9, 2026

The board will also vote on changes to the district’s website at a meeting next week. A short McKeesport Area school board meeting was held Thursday to go over some items that are set to be voted on J...

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Shapiro launches campaign for reelection

January 9, 2026

He made formal announcements Thursday at events in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is running for a second term in the pivotal battleground state aft...