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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968.

February 17th, 5:35 AM EST
Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed

A federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month

February 17th, 5:35 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

Lawmakers and the White House are offering no signs of compromise in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers.

February 15th, 1:57 PM EST
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge.

February 15th, 12:37 PM EST
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting

Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting

President Donald Trump says that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilization and police forces for the territory.

February 15th, 11:57 AM EST
Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'

Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'

A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.

February 15th, 6:07 AM EST
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks.

February 15th, 5:57 AM EST
Trump’s immigration enforcement in cities is unpopular, AP-NORC poll shows

Trump’s immigration enforcement in cities is unpopular, AP-NORC poll shows

About 6 in 10 U.S. adults say President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into American cities, according to a new AP-NORC poll that suggests political independents are increasingly uncomfortable with his tactics.

February 12th, 9:16 AM EST
Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction

Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction

A federal judge is set to hear arguments as he again weighs a legal maneuver that could lead to President Donald Trump having his hush money conviction erased.

February 4th, 6:13 AM EST
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end a partial government shutdown. The bill next goes to President Donald Trump for his signature.

February 3rd, 2:56 PM EST
Cortland voters decide on mayor recall today

Cortland voters decide on mayor recall today

Residents in the city of Cortland are voting Tuesday in a special election to decide if Mayor Deidre Petrosky will stay in office.

February 3rd, 7:11 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump's “play call” for funding the government is being put to the test.

February 3rd, 6:42 AM EST
Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are agreeing to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

February 3rd, 6:16 AM EST
Speaker Johnson faces tough choices as partial government shutdown drags and debate over ICE deepens

Speaker Johnson faces tough choices as partial government shutdown drags and debate over ICE deepens

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to pass a federal funding package and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown.

February 2nd, 6:46 AM EST
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, to replace Powell

Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, to replace Powell

President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.

January 30th, 7:51 AM EST
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.

January 30th, 6:03 AM EST
Once lamenting Youngstown’s steel decline, new Springsteen song protests Minneapolis deaths

Once lamenting Youngstown’s steel decline, new Springsteen song protests Minneapolis deaths

Less than one day after the video was posted on Springsteen's YouTube channel, the new song, titled "Streets of Minneapolis," was number one on the music trending chart with more than 2.5 million views.

January 29th, 8:26 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

A man has sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground during a town hall she was hosting.

January 28th, 6:16 AM EST
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

A Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice that two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

January 28th, 6:16 AM EST
Sherrod Brown talks affordability with Youngstown-area business owners

Sherrod Brown talks affordability with Youngstown-area business owners

The conversation largely centered on inflation, tariffs and healthcare costs. Business owners shared how increased prices of supplies and premiums for health insurance have forced them to narrow their margins, or pass the costs onto customers.

January 22nd, 2:45 PM EST by Ally Ross
Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe

Republicans and some Democrats back contempt for the Clintons in House Epstein probe

A House committee has advanced resolutions to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

January 21st, 6:35 PM EST
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security.

January 15th, 4:38 AM EST
Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Clintons refuse to testify in House Epstein probe as Republicans threaten contempt proceedings

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein.

January 14th, 3:50 AM EST
Leetonia Mayor announces Congressional run

Leetonia Mayor announces Congressional run

Siembida will be running to represent Ohio's 13th District as a Republican against incumbent Democratic candidate Emilia Sykes.

January 13th, 11:39 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed’s building renovations.

January 12th, 4:40 AM EST
Governor Shapiro launches reelection bid

Governor Shapiro launches reelection bid

Shapiro will face a challenge from Republican Stacy Garrity.

January 8th, 10:50 AM EST by Mike Gauntner, Zach Mosca & Ally Ross
Mahoning County Juvenile Court, local school districts discuss program to address truancy

Mahoning County Juvenile Court, local school districts discuss program to address truancy

Spring air stays with us through the end of the week

Giant Eagle pharmacy to open in former Greenville Rite Aid on Thursday

New Sharon-McDonald's owner/operator celebrates first community event

PSP searching for man missing from Mercer County for five years

Valley Lenten fish fries

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Warren pantries aim to keep community fed, warm

Animal Charity of Ohio hosts open house

Celebrating Black History Month through entrepreneurship

OSP: Cars getting stuck, drifting off-road in snow

ODOT continues work to clear roads

Valley deals with snow

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

330 Ohio school districts rally against revised bill targeting EdChoice funding

DeWine urges winter safety as extreme cold follows weekend snow

Mercer County conservation projects receive grant funding

Pennsylvania celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with $250k Scholarship Program

PUCO settlement would require FirstEnergy to pay $276 million to Ohio consumers over HB 6 misconduct

Driver killed in crash on Route 422 in Pulaski Township