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McCormick lobbies for Parnell to lead US Army

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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

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(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

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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 ...

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire rips toward Villa de Leyva

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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) ...