Trump looks to revamp U.S. approach in Iran, Syria and beyond
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May 14, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday held out Saudi Arabia as a model for a reimagined Middle East, using the first major foreign trip of his term to emphasize the promise of ...
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May 14, 2025
By PAUL WISEMAN AND LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is waging a trade war without getting approval from Congress: He declared a national emergency to slap ...
This seasonal soup is ready for its close-up
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May 14, 2025
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet which had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in the recipe). I no longer have that booklet. Could you print the gazpacho recipe? Also, is the...
Success clouds sibling relationship
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 14, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to do well in my career and build some financial stability for myself. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, especially because my sibling...
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Charleroi
May 13, 2025
• Gregory Allen Orosz, 37, of White Oak was charged with two counts each of theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, theft by failure to make required exposition and deceptive or fraudulent busin...
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage
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May 13, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administra...
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May 13, 2025
Bailey Neville of Jefferson Hills was named to the spring 2025 semester dean’s list at the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Ky.
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May 13, 2025
The following have applied for marriage licenses through the Westmoreland County Register of Wills: • Jonathan Michael Moeslein, 25, and Kaylee Natasha Busch, 28, both of Ruffs Dale. • David James Bal...
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May 13, 2025
For the MVI The Athene Club of Charleroi, founded in 1902, voted unanimously at its May meeting to revise the organization’s bylaws, a decision that opens the club up to women who might find the curre...
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May 13, 2025
For the MVI A local father’s life was recently saved thanks to his son’s quick thinking and CPR training—an inspiring reminder of the life-saving power of preparedness. In response to stories like the...
Husband proclaims he’s changed for the better
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May 13, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 33 years, but the last 10 years have been extremely difficult. His attitude and selfishness during that time led me to strongly resent him. He’s now telli...
Man overly critical of co-worker
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SENSE AND SENSITIVITY
May 13, 2025
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my co-workers keeps going to my boss about every little thing he thinks I’m doing “wrong” — even when it’s something minor, subjective or easily fixable. It feels like he’s cons...
The Post-Tax Season Playbook for Spending Smart
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Turn common small business expenses into rewards
May 13, 2025
FAMILY FEATURES With tax season officially in the rearview mirror, it’s the prime time for small business owners to step back and re-evaluate their expenses. Before tossing those receipts, now is a go...
Booking late might be the smartest travel move you make this year
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By By ROBIN DONOVAN For the AP 
May 13, 2025
Spontaneous travel is taking off, and it’s blowing traditional vacations out of the water. According to the 2024 Global Travel Trends Report by American Express, 78% of millennial and Gen Z respondent...
9 national parks with scenic bike trails perfect for kids and parents
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By By AMANDA LUHN For the AP 
May 13, 2025
More than 330 million visitors explored national parks last year — a new record number. Parking is often at a premium in many of the most popular parks, and bikes are a smart way to skip the traffic, ...
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May 13, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump’s big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with cuts to Med...
Most leaders have respect for their predecessors
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May 12, 2025
The distinguished historian David Herbert Donald once tried to prompt John F. Kennedy to evaluate the performances of his predecessors. “No one has a right to grade a president — not even poor James B...
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By By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press 
May 12, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trum...
Outings with older sister reveal ominous signs
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May 12, 2025
DEAR ABBY: My oldest sister has it in her head that since she’s home all week, she needs to go out every Sunday. She started calling me every Saturday to invite me to accompany her, which I did a few ...