No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
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By By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press 
February 17, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was...
Site of West Mifflin Area School Board meetings may be changed
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
February 13, 2026
The board heard an overview of issues that will affect the 2026-27 budget. The West Mifflin Area school board is considering changing the location of its meetings. While work sessions and regular meet...
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February 13, 2026
The Donora Fire Company Dive and Swiftwater Team was activated for a search along the Monongahela River early Thursday morning. This was a multi-county operation involving Elizabeth Borough, Fallowfie...
News, Politics
February 13, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is ending a massive immigration crackdown that swept across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and other Minnesota communities, border czar Tom Homan said Thursd...
Smart Gaming
Everyday Living
How Parents Can Keep Kids Safe Online
February 13, 2026
FAMILY FEATURES Playing video games can be a fun, social experience. However, online gaming also poses real risks, especially for kids. As a parent, you don’t necessarily need to be a gamer yourself t...
Stopping Cold Spots
Everyday Living
February 13, 2026
FEATURE IMPACT Cold spots are a common challenge for homeowners, especially during the winter months. They not only reduce overall comfort but can also drive up energy costs. These problem areas often...
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By By CORA LEWIS Associated Press 
February 12, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it coul...
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
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By By ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press 
February 12, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness pla...
House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
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February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans rushed to approve legislation on Wednesday that would impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements ahead of the midterm elections, a long shot Trump administ...
Migrants languish in US detention centers facing dire conditions and prolonged waits
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By By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press 
February 10, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Felipe Hernandez Espinosa spent 45 days at “ Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration holding center in Florida where detainees have reported worms in their food, toilets that don’t flush and ...
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By By NATALIE MELZER Associated Press 
February 9, 2026
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, while Iran’s ...
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February 5, 2026
The popular video game franchise predicted a 2320 win for Seattle in the Bay Area. By the Associated Press The Business Wire The last time the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks played against ...
Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite
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By By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press 
February 5, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says history is on his side. He wants to build a towering arch near the Lincoln Memorial and argues that the nation’s capital first clamored for such a monumen...