NEW YORK (AP) — Comic Jon Stewart used buddy Stephen Colbert’s late-night show to keep pressure on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over the fund to aid September 11th first responders. Stewart accused McConnell of dithering on the bill. The senator had said earlier Monday that it will get done.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is stepping up its outreach to Congress as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Lawmakers will receive a series of classified and unclassified briefings on Iran from Trump administration officials. That’s according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell says the risk of a conflict with Iran is real, and he says the administration should work with U.S. allies “to encourage Iran’s leaders to cease their aggression.”

UNDATED (AP) — Medication withheld, cries for help ignored, routine checks neglected: With suicides a problem in many jails across the U.S., an AP/Capital News Service examination raises troubling questions about whether deaths could have been avoided with more training, better technology and fewer broken rules. What are authorities doing to stop these tragedies? Some are adding staff and changing policies, but one expert says jails are unfairly being asked to become mental health and drug treatment centers.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The father of a 6-year-old killed in the 2012 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School has won a defamation suit against the authors of a book that claimed the shooting never happened. It’s the latest victory for victims’ relatives who have been taking a more aggressive stance against conspiracy theorists. Damages will be decided in October.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he prepares to formally announce his reelection campaign, President Donald Trump is threatening to remove millions of people who are living in the United States illegally. In a pair of tweets that are likely to energize his base of supporters, he’s warning that the action will begin next week. U.S. officials say immigration officers weren’t aware Trump would publicize sensitive law enforcement plans.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pennsylvania’s Republican-controlled Legislature to authorize the state to join a regional consortium that sets a price and caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The Democratic governor’s move is part of his effort to fight climate change in the nation’s No. 3 electric power state. Wolf’s aides have approached key lawmakers in recent days about adding the provision to budget-related legislation that’s expected to pass this month.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka police have apologized for a Father’s Day tweet that encouraged people to turn in dads who have outstanding warrants. The Kansas City Star reports that the tweet sent Sunday says, in part: “Want to give him a Father’s Day he’ll never forget? Call TPD and we’ll help your family make a memory that will last a lifetime.” In a statement Monday, the department says the tweet was sent by someone on its social media team and that it was meant to be lighthearted and humorous but ended up being hurtful. The department says it quickly deleted the tweet. Calling the incident a “learning experience,” the department offered thanks to all who reached out to say how the tweet made them feel.

BREAKING NEWS: THE ROUTE 68 FEED MILL RESTAURANT BURGLARY SUSPECT IS NOW IN CUSTODY. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS FROM NEW SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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State Representative Rob Matzie has announced grants totaling over 750-thousand dollars awarded to Beaver County programs. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

The average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is seven cents cheaper this week at  $2.85 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Drivers in Beaver are paying 2.92 a gallon while the average price in New Castle is lower at 2.69. The national average is at 2.68 a gallon, that’s six cents less than a week ago. The average price a year ago in Western Pennsylvania was at 3.01.