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‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher rips Hegseth over ‘violent’ use of character in meme
Along with firing a rocket launcher, the character is seen in military garb on the side of a helicopter. Three boats can be seen below the aircraft, all of which appear to carry cargo representing narcotics. One of Franklin's rockets appears to have already struck a boat, which is seen to be in mid-explosion.
Haiti’s transitional government adopts key law to hold a general election for first time since 2016
Haiti’s transitional presidential council has backed an electoral law in the latest step toward holding a general election for the first time in nearly a decade.
US mass killings are down in 2025, but experts say it’s likely just a return to more typical levels
A shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing this year — the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Experts warn that the drop doesn't necessarily mean safer
Costco sues Trump administration for ‘full refund’ of tariffs
Costco filed a recent lawsuit seeking a full refund if the Supreme Court strikes down the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Fears grow inside military over illegal orders after Hegseth authorized follow-up boat strike
There is an increasing apprehension among service members that they may be asked to carry out an illegal order, amid reports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered troops to “kill everybody” in a boat strike in September.
Prada Group buys fashion rival Versace for nearly $1.4 billion
The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace’s fortunes.
Pennsylvania lawmakers receive a raise — here’s why
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania's lawmakers received a pay raise on Monday, but they're not all happy about it. The annual pay raise is mandated by law to keep lawmakers from being forced to vote themselves an increase. In 2005, lawmakers enriched themselves in the middle of the night, a pay raise that angered voters
Ohio University football coach on leave
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio University on Monday named an interim coach for its football team. Head Coach Brian Smith will be on leave for an "undetermined period of time," the Bobcats said in a news release. Defensive coordinator and associate head coach John Hauser was named the interim coach. Hauser has been with the
Closings and delays
View all current closings for schools, churches and businesses in the Youngstown, Ohio area.
PennDOT reduces speed limits in Mercer, Lawrence counties
PennDOT has reduced the speed limit on portions of Interstate 79 and Interstate 80 in the northwest region to 45 mph due to the winter storm, and is asking drivers to avoid unnecessary travel.