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Shapiro Says U.S. Must ‘Turn the Tide’ Against Political Violence, Reject Vengeance
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems while also rejecting vengeance. Shapiro, a Democrat, delivered the remarks as the keynote speech at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, days after the assassination of conservative…
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Vigil Held at Penn State to Honor Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
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Hundreds of Penn State students, faculty and community members gathered on Old Main Lawn Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot and killed the previous day while speaking at Utah Valley University. A suspect was taken into custody on Friday and authorities said he will…
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Centre County and Pa. Lawmakers React to Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
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Centre County and Pennsylvania lawmakers were quick to condemn political violence and express condolences following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday in Utah. The 31-year-old Kirk, who played a pivotal role in rallying youth support for President Donald Trump, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in…
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Real American Freestyle Wrestling Will Hold RAF2 at Penn State
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Real American Freestyle wrestling’s second event will be at Penn State’s Rec Hall. The company announced Thursday that RAF2 will be held Nov. 8 in State College at the home of Penn State wrestling. Penn State has a rich wrestling history. Current coach Cael Sanderson has led the Nittany Lions to 12 of the past…
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Pennsylvania Democrats Attract Some Buzz in the Party’s Bid to Take Back the U.S. House
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti on Tuesday announced a bid for Congress in Pennsylvania, adding yet another competitive Democrat to the 2026 midterm election lineup in a state that gives her party perhaps its best chance to gain multiple seats without redrawing congressional lines. The ranks of Democrats now running for Congress in…
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Shots With Limits for Some Kids and Adults
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children. The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such…
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Pennsylvania Must Stop Throwing Out Mail Ballots Over Date Errors, Court Rules
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that it is unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn’t write an accurate date on the return envelope. The unanimous decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Pennsylvania to stop throwing out such ballots and…
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Republican Stacy Garrity Seeks to Challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Bid
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Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state treasurer, said Monday that she will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro ’s reelection bid, setting up what could be a contest between a low-profile officeholder and a potential White House contender in 2028. Garrity said in a statement that she “will bring jobs back, strengthen our economy…
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How to Get Kids Back on a Sleep Schedule for the School Year
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A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
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A Year After Fame Found Him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka ‘Pommel Horse Guy,’ Is Back for More
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The glasses haven’t gone anywhere. And they aren’t going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik’s hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess. Nor, insists the Penn State alumnus and gymnast who became forever known as “Pommel Horse Guy” after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion to the…