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May 30, 2025
A Monessen man was charged with child endangerment after he was stopped for allegedly driving recklessly with two kids sitting in the front seat with no seat belts or booster seats. Robert Lee Lawrenc...
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May 29, 2025
TODAY IN HISTORY 29 Today is Thursday, May 29, the 149th day of 2025. There are 216 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal ...
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May 28, 2025
Elizabeth Borough canceled Tuesday’s meeting, posting a sign on its 207 S. Third Ave. meeting location. Borough manager Scott Craighead said there weren’t many items to discuss and they could not get ...
Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
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May 19, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to dis...
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Cassie testifies
May 15, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to per - suade the country's leader - ship to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidl...
No pope elected as conclave opens
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May 8, 2025
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a ...
Romans pray next pope will focus on poverty and peace
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May 5, 2025
ROME (AP) — At Masses in Rome’s housing projects and in the heart of its tourist district, the faithful prayed Sunday for the upcoming conclave that will elect Pope Francis ‘ successor. Whether in the...
U.S. and Ukraine sign minerals deal
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May 1, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals and natural resources, finalizing an agreement weeks in th...