MAKING CUTS TO ONE PROGRAM often has a fallout beyond the intended recipient. For example, whenever a proposal is made to cut all benefits that might go to someone testing positive for drugs, there ar...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson handily won reelection last year, there’s more than a 60% chance taxpayers will finance the birth ...

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy for five years. Two years ago, one of his friends came on to me through a text. I told him I’m not the kind of woman who cheats. He respected that and didn’t tex...

Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...

3X3 BASKETBALL (WOMEN) 6 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Vinyl vs. Lunar Owls, Medley, Fla. 7:15 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Rose vs. Mist, Medley, Fla. AUTO RACING 9 a.m. ...

Metro Creative Services Mardi Gras is a period of revelry that takes place on the Tuesday prior to the start of the Christian season of Lent. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated in var...

Metro Creative Services Many Christians are preparing for Lent, when repentance, fasting and abstinence are part of the journey toward the celebration of Easter. It’s common to avoid animal products l...

AFAMILY FEATURES bstaining from eating meat during Lent is common practice for many, but it doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself and loved ones from delicious meals. Whether you observe Lent or a...

By ERIC OLSON and CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writers Bobby Plump -– the real- life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his smalltown Hoosier state basketball st...

• Sade Smith-Payne, 29, of Monessen was charged with use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of small amount of marijuana for personal use, stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 10, co...

Andrew Duarte was killed by a gunman in a shootout at a hospital. A police officer who was shot to death while responding to an armed man with hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital intensive care un...

• James Albert Anthony, 57, of Monongahela was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records ...

MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Spassky, a Soviet-era world chess champion who lost his title to American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries, died Thursday in Mosco...

Police said the legendary actor, his wife and dog had been dead for a while when their bodies were discovered. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were appa...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a “gold card” visa with a potential pathway to U.S. citizenship for $5 million. The program would replace an existing program that offers U.S. visas ...

Monday — Beef stew, seasoned mixed vegetables, warm corn bread, in-season fresh fruit Tuesday — Roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, seasoned broccoli, cake Wednesday — Stuffed shells, seasoned green ...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary caretaker and was with her every day. The other two sisters were not speaking to her at all, which h...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend’s daughter has been struggling with her mental health for some time now, and it’s difficult to watch. She recently made the tough decision to withdraw from college for t...

HOUSTON (AP) — Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians. Now the famed contemporary Japanese artist has teamed with Major Leag...