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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities, expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

National News July 19, 2026

Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities, expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine's shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. Moscow has in recent weeks stepped up its use of ballistic missiles as it seeks to choke off Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities deep inside Russia that have caused critical fuel shortages affecting both the military and the ...

National News July 19, 2026

MIAMI — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world's most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex ...

Dash and Splash 5K aims to boost Central Juniata Park Pool after costly repairs

Local News July 19, 2026

MIFFLIN — At the Central Juniata Park Pool in Mifflin, the summer sun reflects off the water as usual, but behind the scenes the pool has been fighting an expensive battle to stay open. Now, with repairs completed and nonprofit status pending, the park is inviting the community to lace up their running shoes for its first Dash and Splash 5K on Aug. 1 — a fundraiser meant to keep the landmark pool thriving. “We’d like to make this an annual event,” said Shirley Hostler, treasurer for Central Juniata Park. “We want to keep the pool in our community for the kids in the ...

5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say

National News July 19, 2026

BICKNELL, Utah (AP) — Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials. A daughter who was not on the trip survived. The family arrived Friday at Sunglow Campground in a scenic red rock canyon near Bicknell, Utah for their day excursion, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. "It is believed the family fell victim to flooding caused by heavy ...

Second death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City

National News July 19, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A second person has died in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York, the New York City Health Department announced Saturday. The outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has infected 72 people, according to health officials. Two people have died. The first death was announced Friday, and the second was announced Saturday. "We are heartbroken to learn that another New Yorker has lost their life to Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side. Our deepest condolences are with their loved ones as they grieve," New York City Health Commissioner ...

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

National News July 19, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called "alien terrorists" from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this past Wednesday, when the Justice Department filed an application seeking the removal of an individual whose name is withheld from the single-page document posted on the court's website. The chief judge of the five-member court, Joan Ericksen, said in a written ...