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Beer shortage may hit Utah as law changesVideo

Some brands of beer could disappear from store shelves as Utah adjusts to new beverage laws. Consumers in the state will soon be allowed to buy beer with more alcohol — 4% by weight instead of current 3.2% — at grocery and convenience stores but restocking may take some time,...
What we know so far about the nation’s vaping illness outbreak

U.S. health officials are investigating what might be causing hundreds of serious breathing illnesses in people who use e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. They have identified about 450 possible cases in 33 states, including six deaths. A look at what we know so far about the outbreak as the investigation...
Senate-passed Sunday hunting bill hits opposition in House

HARRISBURG — A proposal to allow limited hunting in Pennsylvania on Sundays ran into opposition during an information hearing Tuesday and a key committee chairman said its final passage in the state House was in doubt. After a contentious informational hearing in the Capitol, Game and Fisheries Committee Chairman Keith...
Pope says U.S. critics use ‘rigid’ ideology’ to mask failings

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis said Tuesday he wasn’t afraid of a U.S. Catholic Church schism led by his conservative critics, but sees a “rigid” ideology opponents use to mask their own moral failings has already infiltrated the American church. Francis said during an airborne news conference that...
Tree farm was Rostraver man’s biggest love

Whether he was teaching, selling Christmas trees or going to bat for Rostraver, George Martin put his all into his work. “His biggest love was his tree farm. This year he planted 18,000 Christmas trees,” said his wife, Patty. Mr. Martin operated Martins Christmas Tree Farm in Rostraver with his...
State College school board rejects Papa John’s pizza bid over ex-CEO’s racist comments

Members of the State College Area School District Board of Directors rejected a controversial bid to purchase Papa John’s delivered pizza for the current school year. The board voted 6 to 3 to reject the bid, with Board President Amber Concepcion, Vice President Amy Bader and board members Dan Duffy,...
Pa. couple charged for spending $120K in accidental depositVideo

A Pennsylvania couple who allegedly spent $120,000 that was mistakenly deposited into their bank account were arrested and charged this week with four counts of theft. Robert and Tiffany Williams of Montoursville made their first court appearance Monday. Authorities said the money was accidentally transferred to the couple’s bank account...
Pa. House of Representatives to pare 63 staffers through buyout

In the category of “let’s make government act more like a business,” PennLIVE reported the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is primed to shed 63 employees under a new buyout deal. Employee buyouts have become increasingly popular in recent years by businesses looking to pare their payrolls. Such deals typically offer...
TV anchor gives on-air rebuttal to viewer critique of attire

PORTLAND, Ore. — A weekend news anchor and TV reporter in Portland, Oregon, is doubling down on her preference for high-waisted pants after a male viewer told her to “dress like a normal woman” in a message sent to her Facebook work account. Maggie Vespa, who works at Portland’s NBC...
Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues. Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning....
Pa. couple charged for spending over $100K in accidental deposit

A Pennsylvania couple who police say went on a spending spree after a bank accidentally deposited $120,000 into their account are headed to trial. State police tell the Williamsport Sun-Gazette that Robert and Tiffany Williams, of Montoursville, spent most of the money on items like an SUV, a race car,...
Share of uninsured Americans rises for 1st time in a decade

WASHINGTON — The proportion of Americans without health insurance edged up in 2018 — the first increase in nearly a decade after coverage had significantly increased under President Barack Obama’s health care law. The Census Bureau also said in an annual report Tuesday that household income rose last year at...
Mother charged with neglect after 42-pound teen son dies

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee mother is facing child neglect charges following the death of her 42-pound teenage son. A criminal complaint says Iraida Pizarro-Osorio brought her 16-year-old son to a medical clinic in Milwaukee last week after he became unresponsive. The teen died at the clinic. The complaint says he...
Step it up? In the battle of fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

Many benefits Studies show that 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, such as walking, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve sleep, help reduce weight gain and improve bone health. Perhaps no one knows that better than Tom Holland, an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who...
Progress in understanding Alzheimer’s disease genetics

What is happening with Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment? We heard from Maria Carrillo, chief science officer of the nationwide Alzheimer’s Association, during a recent visit to San Diego. Here are some questions and answers from the interview, edited for space and clarity. Question: There have been several failed clinical...
Abused kids are texting hotline for help, support

Pegged as the digital generation, children use technology frequently to communicate with others — including in times of crisis. Instead of having a conversation with a trusted adult when they need support, many minors turn to social media. But when it comes to verbalizing experiences of maltreatment — neglect or...

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