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A person walks past the S.S. United States moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Conservancy, landlord headed to mediation amid ongoing rent dispute for historic ocean liner
The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord are headed to mediation as they attempt to resolve a years-old rent dispute.
 
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump falsely accuses immigrants in Ohio of abducting and eating pets
Former President Donald Trump has amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are abducting and eating pets. It’s another instance of the anti-immigrant rhetoric Trump has used in his campaigns.
 
This undated photo provided by the Berks County Office of the Coroner shows Nicolas Paul Grubb of Fort Washington, Pa. (Berks County Office of the Coroner via AP)
Nearly 50 years after being found dead in a Pennsylvania cave, ‘Pinnacle Man’ is identified
The body of a man found frozen in a small Pennsylvania cave nearly 50 years ago has finally been identified. The remains of 27-year-old Nicolas Paul Grubb, of Fort Washington, were discovered in January 1977 by two hikers.
 
FILE - Tamala Payne, center, and attorney Sean Walton participate in a protest march Dec. 11, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio, for Payne's son, Casey Goodson Jr., who was shot and killed by Franklin County deputy sheriff Jason Meade. (Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File)
Ohio family reaches $7M settlement in fatal police shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.
The family of Casey Goodson Jr. will receive $7 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit over a December 2020 shooting. Goodson was a Black man who was shot and killed in Ohio by a former sheriff’s deputy.
 
A man is convicted on all counts in a shooting that wounded 9 people outside a bar in Cleveland
A man charged in a downtown Cleveland mass shooting last summer that wounded nine people has been convicted after he pleaded no contest to all counts. The verdict for 26-year-old Jaylon Jennings came Wednesday just as his trial was due to begin.
 
FILE - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union's request to block Mayor Parker’s requirement that they return. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return.
 
Pennsylvania Middle District U.S. Attorney Gerard Karam speaks at a news conference, Friday, July 12, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Authorities announced charges in a case in which gang members are accused of trafficking drugs and guns and using dating websites to lure victims, leading to four overdose deaths. (Jason Ardan/The Citizens' Voice via AP)
Gang used drugs, violence to commit robberies that led to four deaths, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths.
 
Man charged with killing, dismembering transgender teen he met through dating app
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and dismembering a transgender teenager he met through a dating app has been charged with murder and related counts.
 
This image provided by the Pennsylvania Lottery shows Donna Osborne, 75, left, posing for a photo with PA Lottery Deputy Director of Corporate Sales Staci Coombs at Lottery Headquarters in Middletown, Pa. (Pennsylvania Lottery via AP)
Great-grandmother who just finished radiation treatments for breast cancer wins $5M lottery prize
A great-grandmother from Pennsylvania who recently completed radiation treatments for breast cancer won $5 million on a scratch-off state lottery ticket.
 
FILE - This image taken from video provided by Cleveland 19 WOIO-TV, shows debris flying through the air after a natural gas explosion which killed one, injured several others and caused extensive damage to a neighboring building in Youngstown, Ohio, May 28, 2024. The 16-story apartment building that was temporarily shuttered following the deadly explosion may reopen early August 2024. (WOIO-TV via AP, File)
An Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a deadly natural gas explosion that severely damaged a neighboring building.
 
FILE - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees has asked a judge to block Parker's mandate that they must return to working full-time in their offices as of Monday, July 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Union sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time
A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees has asked a judge to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return to their offices full time as of July 15.
 
The S.S. United States is seen Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Pier 82, along the Delaware River, in Philadelphia. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Conservancy that oversees SS United States seeks $500K to help relocate historic ship
The conservancy that oversees the SS United States has launched an urgent $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover relocation expenses for the historic ship amid its uncertain future.
 
The sky glows orange as the sun rises near the U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2024, as seen from Arlington, Va. The National Weather Service said scorching temperatures will linger across the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic region. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Millions baking across the US as heat prolongs misery with little relief expected
A relentless heat wave continues to bake most of the U.S., with numerous areas expected to see record-breaking temperatures. Forecasters were also warning there would likely be little relief through the weekend for most areas.
 
Murder suspect killed, 2 police officers wounded in shootout at New Jersey hotel
Authorities say a shootout at a New Jersey hotel ended with a murder suspect dead and two police officers wounded.
 
Man convicted in killings of 8 from another Ohio family seeks new trial
A man convicted in the killings of eight people from another Ohio family is seeking a new trial. George Wagner IV made the request in a filing Monday with the Ohio Court of Appeals.
 
FILE - This image made from video provided by Cleveland 19 WOIO-TV shows debris flying through the air after a natural gas explosion caused extensive damage to a building in Youngstown, Ohio, May 28, 2024, and injured people, authorities said. Residents have been ordered to evacuate the 16-story apartment building in Ohio due to concerns about the stability of a neighboring building that was severely damaged by the explosion last month. A directive issued Monday by Youngstown officials gives residents of the International Towers building 72 hours to leave the site. (WOIO-TV via AP, file)
Ohio city orders apartment building evacuation after deadly blast at neighboring site
Residents have been ordered to evacuate a 16-story apartment building in Ohio due to concerns about the stability of a neighboring building that was severely damaged by a deadly natural gas explosion last month.
 
FILE - This booking photo provided by the Butler County, Ohio, Jail shows John Allen Carter. The fiance of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago pleaded guilty Friday, June 7, 2024 to involuntary manslaughter. John Carter, 36, had been charged with two counts of murder when he was arrested in March 2023. He now faces up to three years in prison when he's sentenced July 18. (Butler County Jail via AP, File)
Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of fiancee who went missing
The fiance of an Ohio art student who went missing nearly 13 years ago has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. John Carter had been charged with two counts of murder when he was arrested in March 2023.
 
Pro bowler who was arrested during a tournament gets prison time for child sex abuse material
A professional bowler who was arrested while he was competing in a tournament has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Brandon Novak was taken into custody Feb. 1 by U.S.
 
FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
Ex-NASCAR driver Tighe Scott and 3 other Pennsylvania men face charges stemming from Capitol riot
Retired NASCAR driver Tighe Scott, his adult son and two other Pennsylvania men are facing felony charges stemming from confrontations with police during the Jan. 6, 2021, siege on the U.S. Capitol.
 
Ohio’s attorney general seeks to block seminary college from selling its rare books
Ohio’s attorney general is asking a judge to bar an international institution of Jewish higher education from selling its rare book collection. Dave Yost sought the temporary restraining order against Hebrew Union College in a filing made Tuesday.
 
FILE - Former Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy Jason Meade, center, stands with two of his defense attorneys, Steve Nolder, left, and Mark Collins, Jan. 31, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. On Friday, May 31, prosecutors asked a judge to dismiss one of two murder counts brought against Meade, a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy who will soon face a retrial in the killing of a 23-year-old Black man. (Brooke LaValley/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File)
Ohio prosecutors seek to dismiss 1 of 2 murder counts filed against ex-deputy who killed Black man
Prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss one of two murder counts brought against a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy who will soon face a retrial in the killing of a 23-year-old Black man.
 
FILE - President Joe Biden speaks on April 12, 2024, in Washington. A temporary fix allowing President Biden to appear on this fall's ballot cleared the Ohio House during a rare special session Thursday, May 30, along with a ban on foreign nationals contributing to state ballot campaigns that representatives said was demanded in exchange by the Ohio Senate. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Ohio’s Republican governor signs measure ensuring Biden appears on the fall ballot
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a measure to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state ballot in November. The Republican governor signed the measure Sunday to relax a state candidate filing deadline.
 
Ohio Senate approves fix assuring President Biden is on fall ballot
A temporary fix allowing President Joe Biden to appear on this fall’s ballot has cleared the Ohio Senate as the Republican-controlled Legislature concluded a rare special session.
 
Ohio attorney general must stop blocking proposed ban on police immunity, judges say
A federal appeals court panel has ordered Ohio’s attorney general to move forward on a proposed constitutional amendment that would end qualified immunity for police and other government employees.
 
This image made from video provided by Cleveland 19 WOIO-TV shows debris flying through the air after a natural gas explosion caused extensive damage to a building in Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and injured people, authorities said. (WOIO-TV via AP)
Damaged gas line found at site of deadly Ohio explosion, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board says a cut natural gas line was found in a basement area of an Ohio building which was severely damaged by a massive explosion this week.
 
FILE - President Joe Biden speaks on April 12, 2024, in Washington. Ohio lawmakers gathered Tuesday, May 28, 2024, for a rare special session called by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pass legislation ensuring Biden appears on the state’s fall ballot. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in Chicago in August — a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the ballot in Ohio this November.
 
Onlookers stand near the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa., a Philadelphia suburb. (Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Worker charged with homicide in deadly shooting at linen company near Philadelphia
Authorities say a deadly shooting at a linen company near Philadelphia was apparently spurred by an ongoing dispute the gunman had with a female colleague.
 
FILE - Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. Parker announced Monday, May 20, 2024, that all city employees must resume working full-time in their offices as of July 15. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Philadelphia requires all full-time city employees to return to the office
Mayor Cherelle Parker made the announcement Monday, saying she wants to create a more visible and accessible government.
 
FILE - Varieties of disposable flavored electronic cigarette devices are displayed at a store in Pinecrest, Fla., Monday, June 26, 2023. A judge has found that an Ohio law prohibiting cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal the ruling issued Friday by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Serrott. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco is unconstitutional
A judge has found that an Ohio law prohibiting cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal the ruling issued Friday by Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Serrott.
 
In an image taken from video shows aerial footage of a crashed vehicle that was part of a police pursuit, Wednesday, May 15 ,2024, in Chester, Pa. A pursuit through two states that involved two separate shootouts with law enforcement officers and several crashes ended with the death of the woman being sought, authorities said. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)
Delaware police exchange gunfire with woman in police chase through 2 states that ends in her death
Authorities say a police pursuit that went through two states and involved two separate shootouts with law enforcement officers and several crashes ended with the death of the woman being sought.
 
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