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McCormick lobbies for Parnell to lead US Army

PA News September 21, 2026

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., has offered his support for Sean Parnell as chatter continues that he could be a candidate to lead the U.S. Army. “There have been a lot of stories of late about @SeanParnellUSA being considered to be our next Secretary of the Army,” McCormick wrote Thursday on social media. “I hope it’s true.” Parnell, a combat veteran who serves as a senior advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs, is a native of western Pennsylvania. “Sean is a good friend, a decorated combat veteran, a true patriot, and a fellow Pennsylvanian. As ...

Republicans say disease rule proposals allow for warrantless entry into homes

PA News September 21, 2026

(The Center Square) - A proposal from the administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro to overhaul disease regulations has unleashed a flood of public comments and irritated state Republicans, who claim it would allow for warrantless entry into homes and violate the public desire to limit a governor's emergency powers. On Monday, Democratic representative and medical doctor Arvind Venkat of Allegheny County said Republicans "are jumping to extreme conclusions" about the 502-page document, which was filed with the Independent Regulatory Review Commission in June. The period for public comment was ...

States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger

National News September 21, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount's buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Monday, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company. The ...

Operator of 314 Wendy's locations in US files for bankruptcy protection

National News September 21, 2026

One of the largest U.S. franchisees for Wendy's has filed for bankruptcy protection after the restaurant chain tried to terminate its franchise agreement. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy's restaurants in 15 states, said in a statement last week it intends to keep ...

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire rips toward Villa de Leyva

International News September 21, 2026

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country's best-known colonial towns in the northeast, scorching large swaths of vegetation and forcing evacuations. Nearly 20 active fires are burning across the South American country. Dry conditions have increased fire danger in Colombia as it braces for the effects of El Nino, which can help wildfires spread. Fire affects tourist area in Colombia The fire in Villa de Leyva, a popular tourist destination about 160 kilometers (100 miles) ...

Large gift renames PSU’s Playhouse Theatre

Local News September 21, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — James Jimirro, distinguished alumnus, media visionary and champion of the arts, has committed $1.5 million to support the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Theatre, and to rename the school's Playhouse Theatre as the James P. and AJ Jimirro Playhouse Theatre in ...