WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Rep. Peter King says he will not seek reelection in 2020. The 14-term Republican congressman says in a Facebook post Monday morning that the “prime reason” behind his decision was the commute. At least 20 House Republicans have announced they will not seek reelection. Three other GOP lawmakers have resigned.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine awarded a potentially huge oil and gas contract to two political supporters of Energy Secretary Rick Perry just weeks after he recommended one of them as an adviser to Ukraine’s new president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Perry endorsed his friend from Texas while representing the Trump administration at Zelenskiy’s inauguration. Perry’s nod and the contracting decision came as the alleged quid pro quo at the center of the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump was taking shape.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump kicked off New York City’s Veterans Day Tribute on Monday by saying the nation’s veterans “risked everything for us. Now it is our duty to serve and protect them every single day of our lives.” Trump spoke at the opening of the 100th annual parade organized by the United War Veterans Council in Madison Square Park.
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rule changes that environmentalists say will allow most coal-fired power plants to continue dumping toxic industrial sludge into drinking water. Andrea Sears reports…
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is about to be the proud owner of a swimming pool. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the turnpike has agreed to pay the town of Monroeville nearly $1 million for its public swimming pool at Bel-Aire park. Motorists won’t be able to take a refreshing dip, though. The turnpike is planning a major widening project on Interstate 76 between the Irwin and Monroeville exchanges, and the pool will need to go. Monroeville Council approved the sale last month.
Police officers across the USA are alleging in some DUI cases that people who recently smoked marijuana had green tongues. In one specialized training program that is taught all over the world, law enforcement is told to look for a “possible green coating”. However, there are no scientific studies that show marijuana causes someone’s tongue to turn green.
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Today is Veterans Day…and Hopewell Township is honoring its veterans today with a tribute filled with flags. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…
Sheetz is offering deals to active military personnel and veterans. Those with military IDs or proof of service can access the offers today for Veterans Day. Sheetz is offering a free car wash, a free six-inch turkey sub, and a regular fountain drink. The offer is good at all stores, not just those in the Pittsburgh area.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians living downstream may not often think about what could happen if something goes wrong with one of its many dams, but threats to life and property line the state’s 86,000 miles of streams and rivers. The state regulates nearly 3,400 Pennsylvania dams, of which about 740 are deemed “high hazard,” meaning a structural failure is likely to lead to loss of human life. State officials’ greatest concerns are focused on 145 high-hazard dams that are in poor or unsatisfactory condition.
HEMPFIELD, Pa. (AP) — Railroad workers have reopened the tracks after nearly a dozen rail cars derailed in Westmoreland County. Norfolk Southern says full service was restored early Sunday. Norfolk Southern said one westbound train struck the rear of another, and derailed cars hit part of an eastbound train. A total of 11 rail cars transporting 50 shipping containers derailed, blocking lines that carry both freight and passengers between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.