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Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction, ordering a lower court to reconsider its decision to keep the case in state court instead of moving it to federal court. A three-judge panel in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court

Warren G. Harding High School girls’ basketball preview

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – This winter, the expectations are high in Warren surrounding Harding’s girls’ basketball team. A large group of seniors and juniors return to a team that won 15-games, a year ago, and came within 6-points of Twinsburg from advancing to the Sweet 16 of Division 2. Seniors Trinity Taylor (11.5 ppg), Cayden

Ursuline Fighting Irish High School girls basketball preview

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ursuline returns eight letter winners -- that includes plenty of talent for an Irish group that could make a significant push this year. “We have strong athleticism, improved guard depth and interior balance,” points out coach LaVell Turnage. “Our ability to defend multiple positions, rebound and push tempo will define our

Campbell Memorial High School boys’ basketball preview

CAMPBELL, Ohio (WKBN) – Campbell enjoyed a 21-win season, coming away with the district and league crowns for their senior-laden group (Jared Colon, Christos Davis, Teyon Harris Jr, Mihali Koullias, Sway Rodriguez, Jacob Tovarnak, Donovan Whetzel). In May, coach Nick Canterino left his post of 12 years to take over at his alma mater, Girard.

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