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PennDOT To Close Offices on Juneteenth
PennDOT announced that all driver's license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. June 19, known ...
Jun 12, 2026

Frewsberg Man Arrested on Olean Warrant Thursday
A Frewsberg man was arrested in Mayville Thursday morning on an Olean warrant issued last August. New York State Police arrested 35-year-old Westley P. Bennett and additionally charged him with bail j...
Jun 12, 2026

Man Rescued from Basement After Main St Fire in Limestone
The Limestone Volunteer Fire & EMS Department was dispatched to a reported fire with entrapment in the 800 block of North Main Street around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A man was reportedly removed from ...
Jun 12, 2026

Blood Drives in Bradford & Olean Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday
Olean General Hospital will be hosting blood drives this June in partnership with ConnectLife, the region's only community blood bank. A blood drive in Bradford is scheduled for Wednesday from 10 a.m....
Jun 12, 2026

United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. Launches "814 Day of Action" to Inspire Community Service
The United Way of the Bradford Area, Inc. is excited to launch the inaugural 814 Day of Action, a community-wide volunteer event taking place on August 14 that will bring together businesses, organiza...
Jun 12, 2026

Bradford Man Charged with Drunken Attempt to Confront Man with Baseball Bat
A Bradford man was charged with allegedly attempting to confront a Pearl Street resident with a baseball bat while drunk this afternoon. City of Bradford Police charged 30-year-old Nathan Allen Swain ...
Jun 11, 2026

Allegany Man Arrested on Failure to Comply Warrant
An Allegany man was arrested on a warrant at a North 12th Street address in Olean Wednesday afternoon. Deputies of the Cattaraugus Sheriff's Office arrested 23-year-old Taytem L. Heitzinger on a bench...
Jun 11, 2026

Hinsdale Resident Charged with Strangulation/Failure to Register as Sex Offender
A Hinsdale resident was charged Wednesday afternoon after being located on Reed St. in Olean in connection to an assault reported on Fair Oak Street in Little Valley. Deputies of the Cattaraugus Sheri...
Jun 11, 2026
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Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
14 hours ago
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying a giant transgender pride flag in the park
Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak
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Nara Organics has recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target stores and online due to a multistate outbreak of infant botulism
Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor
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The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee
Carolina Hurricanes beat Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to win their second Stanley Cup
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The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win their second Stanley Cup
Most AAPI adults say the US is no longer a great country for immigrants, new poll finds
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A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies
Spain at a Tennessee boarding school, Iraq in a rural West Virginia town: Where World Cup teams live
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As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
7 hours ago
Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire
Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead
22 hours ago
Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, they are increasingly doing just that
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
19 hours ago
Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session
In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
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In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump
Mayhem mars euphoria as New York City celebrates the Knicks' first championship in 53 years
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It was bedlam on Broadway as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, with exuberant celebrations marred by mayhem and violence, including gunshots in Times Square
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
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President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn
Trump's track record of insults and awkward moments with the G7 leaders he's meeting in France
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President Donald Trump is heading to France for the Group of Seven summit
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup
Qatari mediators travel to Tehran for final touches on a possible deal to end war
22 hours ago
Iran and the U.S. are moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war, with Qatari mediators in Tehran to finalize the agreement
A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reached
2 hours ago
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
Jun 12, 2026
A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan
A woman's hypothermia death in Pittsburgh after her release from ICE custody is ruled a homicide
Jun 13, 2026
The death of a woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office
Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Jun 12, 2026
President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency
Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general in rideshare sex assaults
Jun 12, 2026
A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump and Macron bring a rocky history to the G7 summit
Jun 12, 2026
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago
Taiwan's opposition leader touts talks with China as necessary for peace
Jun 12, 2026
Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader says her party is committed to defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent secession off the table
A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax
Jun 13, 2026
A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto
Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Jun 12, 2026
Authorities and residents are assessing damage after storms hit areas south of Chicago
A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
Jun 12, 2026
A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion
World News
Helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6
13 hours ago
Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard
A history of Iran's nuclear program and tensions with the US
2 hours ago
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
23 hours ago
Britain’s armed forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday
Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills 5 in Kharkiv
2 hours ago
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 20 people in the capital Kyiv
Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots
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Authorities say a Pakistani Air Force plane has crashed during a routine training mission in an open area near the northwestern city of Mardan, killing both pilots
‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater
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A Yemeni adventurer, known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen,” has died after falling into a volcano crater, authorities said
Downtown Geneva boards up as drastic security tightens ahead of anti-G7 protests
23 hours ago
Shops and businesses in downtown Geneva have boarded up their storefronts ahead of planned anti-G7 protests on Sunday
Ukrainian drone strikes kill 1 and spark fire at oil facility in Russia
22 hours ago
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded nine others in Russia’s Oryol region overnight, officials said Sunday
Taiwan's spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips
7 hours ago
Taiwan’s intelligence agency says it is setting up a secure channel for Chinese nationals to offer information
Italy’s Meloni faces a far-right dilemma as 'Il Generale' Vannacci rises
17 hours ago
Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian army general, is shaking up Italy's political scene with his new party, Futuro Nazionale
Romania's president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister after his previous pick withdraws
23 hours ago
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated Adrian Vestea as prime minister to resolve a political crisis
Mexican authorities investigate homicide of mayor in Oaxaca state
Jun 14, 2026
Mexican authorities are investigating the homicide of a mayor in San Miguel Amatitlan, Oaxaca
Swiss cast ballots on right-wing's bid to cap country's population at 10 million
23 hours ago
Voters in Switzerland are casting final ballots on a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million
Hong Kong opens consultation on 5-year plan that echoes mainland China's playbook
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Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China’s development approach
Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the Philippines
Jun 12, 2026
Philippine officials say that years of disaster-preparedness drills helped prevent a larger casualty toll when one of the strongest earthquakes in 50 years struck the south and left 55 people dead with 31 others still missing
US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trump's approach to war on drugs
Jun 13, 2026
The Trump administration killed Venezuelan gang leader El Niño Guerrero during an airstrike conducted by the U.S. military in southeastern Venezuela
Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies
Jun 13, 2026
Tens of thousands of people marched in Rome in rival demonstrations over migration
Ahead of G7, Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
Jun 12, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney became a symbol of middle power resistance after a celebrated speech earlier this year
Timmy, Germany's humpback whale, likely lived for only 5 days after controversial rescue effort
Jun 12, 2026
The humpback whale that kept Germany spellbound for months likely lived for roughly five days after the final controversial rescue attempt failed to guide it back to its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean
Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
Jun 12, 2026
South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang to heighten tensions with North Korea and and justify declaring martial ...
Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
Jun 12, 2026
Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States
Keir Starmer says he's staying put after minister's departure hammers his authority
Jun 12, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight for his position after the sudden resignation of the defense secretary
What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum
Jun 12, 2026
The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers
US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Jun 12, 2026
Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage
Migrants deported from U.S. land in Central African Republic
Jun 12, 2026
Migrants deported from U.S., including an Iranian woman, land in Central African Republic
Technology
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
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The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's
2 hours ago
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
4 hours ago
Georgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session
Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit says
Jun 12, 2026
A coalition of renewable energy groups is suing Pentagon officials over their failure to complete national security reviews for new onshore wind farms on private lands
Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight
Jun 12, 2026
Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
Jun 12, 2026
The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”
Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs
Jun 13, 2026
Legislation in two of the nation's most populous states could force 3D printers to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns
OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm as IPO looms
Jun 13, 2026
Several states are probing the safety of OpenAI customers using its chatbot.
From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire
Jun 13, 2026
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses
Apple and Brussels blame each other for delaying European Union rollout of Siri AI
Jun 09, 2026
Apple and the European Union are blaming each other for delaying the rollout of Apple's Siri AI app to European users
Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill
Jun 10, 2026
Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Jun 10, 2026
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction
Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life
Jun 10, 2026
Scientists have unearthed marine communities thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard
EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
Jun 09, 2026
European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
Jun 08, 2026
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 35 people
Human-driven sea-level rise increased frequency of extreme coastal flooding: Study
Jun 10, 2026
Human-driven sea level rise has increased how often extreme coastal flooding occurs around the world, according to a study released Wednesday
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know.
Jun 10, 2026
When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever
A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Jun 09, 2026
Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms
OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO
Jun 09, 2026
OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company
Underground detector unveils first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Jun 10, 2026
A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings
MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
Jun 09, 2026
Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations
Jun 11, 2026
Brazilian officials have announced a significant drop in deforestation rates
Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Jun 08, 2026
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died
Motorists sue Westchester County over 1.6 billion license plate scans
Jun 09, 2026
Civil rights groups have sued on behalf of New York residents to stop Westchester County, New York, from using nearly the nearly 600 license plate readers they have installed around the county
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Jun 11, 2026
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates
Entertainment
Eldest son of Norway’s crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
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Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison
Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game
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Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs
'Ponies' merges comedy with a gritty spy story in TV dramedy
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The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union
David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88
Jun 12, 2026
Artist David Hockney has died at 88
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
Jun 12, 2026
In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Jun 13, 2026
A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died
Ronnie Schell, 'Gomer Pyle' best friend and 'slowest rising comedian,' dies at 94
Jun 12, 2026
Ronnie Schell, known for his role on the 1960s sitcom “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M
Music Review: Olivia Rodrigo's 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' is her best work yet
Jun 12, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's third album, “You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” is her best yet, writes The Associated Press music writer Maria Sherman in her review
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Jun 12, 2026
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner's Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording
Jun 10, 2026
Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard, not seen
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards
Jun 12, 2026
American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters
Lawsuit by 31 ex-athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer dismissed
Jun 09, 2026
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'
Jun 10, 2026
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Jun 09, 2026
Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
‘Liberation,’ about a consciousness-raising women’s group in the 1970s, wins the Tony Award for best new play
Jun 08, 2026
‘Liberation,’ about a consciousness-raising women’s group in the 1970s, wins the Tony Award for best new play
'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
Jun 11, 2026
The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special
Laurence Olivier honored with a plaque at his London childhood home
Jun 10, 2026
Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London
‘Schmigadoon!,’ which gently mocks golden-age Broadway shows, wins the Tony Award for best new musical
Jun 08, 2026
‘Schmigadoon!,’ which gently mocks golden-age Broadway shows, wins the Tony Award for best new musical
Chrisleys sue former defense attorney, alleging legal malpractice in case that sent them to prison
Jun 08, 2026
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing their former defense attorney of legal malpractice, claiming it led to their imprisonment and damaged their reputations
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns 'Schmigadoon!'
Jun 08, 2026
The new host at the Tonys, Pink, pretended at the beginning that she didn't know what she was doing
Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says
Jun 08, 2026
A report by Florida police has found that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged rape and sexual assault
Jun 09, 2026
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody over allegations by at least 13 women of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, according to the Nanterre prosecutor’s office
A new generation of Elvis tribute artists compete in the king's hometown
Jun 08, 2026
A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
Jun 10, 2026
Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services
World Cup what to know: Germany pounds Curaçao, Ivory Coast wins and star-studded Spain is healthy
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Curaçao’s Livano Comenencia provided a highlight and hope for the smallest country in World Cup history


