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Venezuela condemns ‘military provocation’ by CIA, Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela on Sunday condemned what it said was a military provocation by neighboring Trinidad and Tobago in coordination with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, aimed at spurring a full military confrontation with the Latin American nation. Joint military exercises between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago are currently underway in...
Browns coach Stefanski says he is sticking with rookie QB Gabriel for now
Moments after the Cleveland Browns completed their 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, coach Kevin Stefanski affirmed his support for rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. “When you lose like this, you have to look at everything,” Stefanski said. “Every position. Everything I’m doing. Just … it’s frustrating for...
Byron secures spot in NASCAR’s Championship 4 with victory at Martinsville
William Byron beat Ryan Blaney in an 11-lap dash and won the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, putting him in the field with teammate Kyle Larson for next weekend’s championship race after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 finale in Martinsville, Va. With Blaney leading and the pair charging...
Gavin Newsom for president? California governor says he’s considering runningVideo
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will consider making a run for the White House after next year’s midterm elections, following months of speculation the Democratic figure is preparing for a 2028 presidential bid. In a taped interview with “CBS News Sunday Morning” that aired on Sunday, Newsom said he...
Jets beat Bengals in shootout for 1st win of season
Improbably, the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense put up 38 points against the winless New York Jets and still managed to lose. The Jets won their first game of the season Sunday against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium, repeatedly coming back from multiple-score deficits to win 39-38. The defeat saw Cincinnati’s attempt...
Despite Garrett’s 5 sacks, Browns downed by Patriots
Drake Maye passed for three touchdowns as the New England Patriots extended their winning streak to five games by beating the Cleveland Browns, 32-13, on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. Maye completed 18 of 24 passes for 282 yards. He was intercepted once. Each of his three TD passes came in...
Henry, Huntley help Ravens snap 4-game losing streak with win over Bears
Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns to move into fifth place on the all-time list, and the Baltimore Ravens snapped a four-game slide with a 30-16 victory over the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Tyler Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and a touchdown and added...
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at HBCU Lincoln University’s homecomingVideo
At least one person was killed and six others were injured Oct. 25 when gunfire erupted during late-night homecoming festivities at Lincoln University, a historically Black college in Pennsylvania. The shooting occurred just before 9:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the university’s International Cultural Center, where students and alumni...
A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 27, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs Boys Class 2A Semifinals 2-Quaker Valley (17-2-1) vs. 6-Deer Lakes (16-3-1) 8 p.m. Monday, Fridley Field, Allison Park Winner plays: Winner of 9-Beaver (15-4)/4-Avonworth (17-2-1) in championship game at Highmark Stadium (time/date TBD) Players to watch: Isaac Williams, Quaker Valley; Collin Rodgers, Deer Lakes Throw-ins: Quaker Valley...
U.S. government shutdown threatens the spending power of Congress
WASHINGTON - As Republican and Democratic lawmakers trade blame for the U.S. government shutdown, some have begun to worry that the impasse is ceding their authority over federal spending to an increasingly assertive President Donald Trump. The White House during the shutdown has frozen billions of dollars in funds meant...
U.S., China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
KUALA LUMPUR - Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials on Sunday hashed out the framework of a trade deal for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to decide on later this week that would pause steeper American tariffs and Chinese rare earths export controls, U.S. officials said. Treasury...
Workers reject Boeing’s latest offer after nearly 3 months on strike
Striking workers at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area rejected the company’s latest contract proposal on Sunday, sending a strike that has already delayed delivery of fighter jets and other programs into its 13th week. In a statement after the vote, union leadership said the company had failed to...
Tennis-Sinner fights back to beat Zverev and claim second Vienna Open title
VIENNA - Italian top seed Jannik Sinner produced a spirited comeback to defeat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the Vienna Open final on Sunday, securing his fourth ATP Tour title of the season and his second triumph in Austria’s capital. Sinner, who beat Zverev in straight sets at...
Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion
Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Sunday said it agreed to acquire U.S. biotech firm Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion in cash, as the company looks to bolster its portfolio of treatments for rare muscle disorders. Avidity stockholders will receive $72 per share in cash, representing a premium of 46% to...
Air traffic controller shortages emerge, U.S. transportation secretary says
By Idrees Ali and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. airports reported more than 20 incidents of air traffic controller shortages on Saturday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, in the latest sign of the government shutdown’s impact. Some 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers must work...
Letter to the editor: Supporting rape crisis centers
I’m struggling to find the right words to thank you for your editorial “Rape crisis centers must be supported” (Oct. 18, TribLive). I think most survivors would agree that our stories are often doubted or dismissed. I had braced myself for that reaction again. So to see your editorial board...
Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested near Paris, prosecutor says
PARIS - Suspects have been arrested over the brazen jewelery heist at the Louvre, just as one of them was about to fly out of France, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday. Two men in their 30s and originally from the capital’s Seine-Saint-Denis suburb - which includes some of the...
50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: looking back at the ultimate cult film
It’s been 50 years since the first American audiences saw a giant pair of crimson lips gracing their silver screens, singing an iconic opening song about “the late night double feature picture show.” Since Sept. 26, 1975, fans around the world have embraced the quirky, raunchy and downright weird “Rocky...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News – Oct. 26, 2025.
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Thursday: 10 a.m., candy bar bingo, blood pressure screenings. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. The center is at 102 Fifth St.,...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 26, 2025
Bridgeville Adam Holtzapfel sold property at 509 Dewey Ave. to Brent Coyne for $230,000. Estate of Barbara Scott sold property at 1413 Alice Drive to Duane Wilson and Ramona Perez Korba for $425,000. William Evans sold property at 1282 Cook School Road to Mary Rita Happer for $225,000. Michael Kinslow...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled by ads — vote to retain our justices
I object to the deceptive political ads being run to “term limit” three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices by voting “No” on their retention. Ads say the justices set free an unnamed convicted sex offender. The case was against Bill Cosby, and was overturned for denial of due process. District Attorney...
Editorial: Pa. Supreme Court retention is historically brutal fight
People talk a lot about “election years.” When they use that term, they usually mean the presidential elections that roll around every four years. Perhaps they mean the midterms — the largely legislative elections that come up every two years. Maybe they mean the years when gubernatorial elections are held...
Pa. Supreme Court retention races erupt into high-stakes battle between Dems, GOP for control
Judicial retention races in Pennsylvania typically register barely a blip on the electoral radar. Not this year. With three Democratic state Supreme Court justices on November’s ballot, millions of dollars have poured in from both sides of the aisle in a furious battle for control that will have far-reaching consequences....
The Stroller, Oct. 26, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Food distribution set Tuesday...
Steelers vs. Packers: Get ready for 2025 Week 8 matchup
For the second straight week, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have the attention of the nation in prime time when they host the Green Bay Packers on “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. Sunday. The game will be broadcast on NBC, with Mike Tirico on play-by-play alongside analyst...
