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Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday. “I

ESPN, DraftKings sign deal after ending ESPN Bet agreement

(NewsNation/NEXSTAR) — An hour after announcing it was ending its sports betting agreement with PENN, ESPN says it has entered a multiyear agreement with sportsbook DraftKings. In a joint statement Thursday, ESPN and PENN Entertainment said they had mutually agreed to end the 10-year, $2 billion deal signed in 2023 that launched the ESPN Bet

Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The home of Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was heavily damaged Thursday morning by a massive fire, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any injuries and Spoelstra was not home when the fire started. Miami-Dade County fire officials said the blaze was called in around 4:36 a.m. Spoelstra

Grant assists in removing local employment barriers

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - The PNC Foundation has approved a two-year development grant of $100,000 to the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. This brings their total investment over the past three years to $150,000 to help connect Valley residents with job opportunities. “This investment builds on our ongoing partnership with the Chamber to address the region’s workforce

Ohio statehouse considers changes to voting laws

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With the 2026 midterms a year away, legislation is moving through the Ohio Statehouse that could change how Ohioans register to vote and cast their ballots. One such measure under consideration is Senate Bill 293, passed by the Ohio Senate on Wednesday afternoon.  S.B. 293 would require mail-in absentee ballots to

Car of homicide victim found burning in Warren: Report

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) - A vehicle belonging to the victim of a local homicide was found burned in Warren on Tuesday. Reports say the car of Wendy Miller was found engulfed in flames on Tuesday in a driveway between two residences in the 2500 block of Jackson Street. Police evacuated those living in the neighboring

First blast of arctic air to hit the Valley next week

(WKBN) - A sneak peek of winter weather is on the way at the end of the weekend and into next week for the Valley. The polar jet is expected to make a major drop south, bringing colder-than-average air to much of the eastern states. States as far south as Florida will experience temperatures 10-20

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday. “I

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement

Rep. Nancy Pelosi is calling it quits. The California Democrat announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection for another term, closing the book on a storied, four-decade career through which she rewrote history as the country’s first female Speaker, advanced some of the most consequential legislation of the modern era, and secured her place as