Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Politics
May 11, 2026

Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

By By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before this week’s trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would “give me a big, fat hug when I get there.”

Potential Corelle buyers seek LERTA tax break
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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Representatives of Therm-ORock East made the request at a Charleroi council meeting. The proposed sale of a portion of the former Corelle Brands glass plant in Charleroi could depend on whether local ...
Elizabeth Twp. police chief is barred from EF school
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
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