4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1061+ words) Nearly four months ago, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling holding that mandatory life in prison without parole for those convicted of second-degree murder is unconstitutional. The court found that, because the felony murder statute does not distinguish between…...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago  (631+ words) CARLISLE, Pa. — President Donald Trump closed out the two-day Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday afternoon with a nearly hourlong speech, lauding participants for working to find new ways to strengthen the national defense and bolster the economy. A…...

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (675+ words) Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced Tuesday that she will take a planned maternity leave this winter following the birth of her son, becoming the first county executive to give birth while in office. Although she will remain county executive…...

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (893+ words) WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted annually as…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (133+ words) Monroeville Council is changing the date for its August citizens’ night and council work session meeting. Instead of the traditional first Tuesday of the month, it will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 6. That is because the municipality will be hosting…...

6+ hour, 55+ min ago  (425+ words) WASHINGTON — The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump calls “American flag blue” this spring. The president at first suggested his renovations…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (188+ words) WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance says the administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Epstein files and its contents. During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vance pointed largely to former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who infamously…...

6+ hour, 49+ min ago  (393+ words) Just months after volunteers cleared away years of flood damage to finally open Ligonier Beach Park, Ligonier Township supervisors have shut the historic site down over safety concerns. The sudden 3-1 vote Tuesday to halt public access came after supervisors raised…...

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (767+ words) WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he and his team are “restoring trust” in the Justice Department, moving to address complaints from Democrats that he has weaponized the law enforcement institution by pursuing criminal…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago  (892+ words) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies is emphasizing his experience in government and national security issues as he testifies before the Senate on Wednesday, distinguishing himself from the interim director who has drawn criticism from…...