EF board approves new English arts program despite teacher concerns

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TODAY IN HISTORY 18 Today is Saturday, April 18, the 108th day of 2026. There are 257 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Fr...

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full ...

The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that part of East Smithfield Street in Elizabeth Township will close near Antonelli Drive starting at 9 a.m. Monday. The closure, which is exp...

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for comm...