Politics, World Briefly
January 29, 2026

WORLD BRIEFLY Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

ATLANTA (AP) — The FBI on Wednesday searched the election office of a Georgia county that has been central to right-wing conspiracy theories over President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, acting just one week after the Republican leader predicted prosecutions over a contest he has baselessly insisted was tainted by widespread fraud.

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June 30, 2026
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Cooling centers open as heat wave hits Mon Valley
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2026
There are several places to keep cool with temperatures set to rise well above 90 degrees. The Pittsburgh area, along with much of the eastern United States, will experience scorching temperatures tha...
EF approves budget with 4.9% tax hike
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EF approves budget with 4.9% tax hike
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
June 30, 2026
It passed by a 5-3 margin Monday evening after two previous meetings were continued. Meeting for the third time in the past week, the Elizabeth Forward school board passed its original budget proposal...
Shapiro, Garrity both willing to debate
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Shapiro, Garrity both willing to debate
June 30, 2026
It’s been eight years since Pa. gubernatorial candidates have matched wits on the debate stage. HARRISBURG — For the first time since 2018, Pennsylvanians may have the chance to watch their choices fo...
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June 30, 2026
• Donald Payne, 38, of Clarksville was charged with access device issued to another who did not authorize use stemming from an alleged incident April 11, court records state. • Glenn Flory, 38, of Cha...