Some US lawmakers want more Christianity in the classroom. Trump could...
By MORIAH BALINGIT, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to introduce more Christianity to public school classrooms, testing the separation of church...
View ArticleVance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence ‘obviously’ shouldn’t...
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned, as President-elect Donald Trump is...
View ArticleRecipe: Tarragon, chives and parsley elevate this Fresh Herb Vinaigrette...
Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette. My favorite builds a dream team of fresh tarragon mixed with chives, parsley, and celery leaves plucked from the celery’s heart....
View ArticleBiden says he’s leaving Trump with a ‘strong hand to play’ in world conflicts
By AAMER MADHANI, COLLEEN LONG and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the U.S. safer and...
View ArticleSpecial counsel who investigated Trump says his team ‘stood up for the rule...
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect...
View ArticleMillions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse...
By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5...
View ArticleBiden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring...
By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but no agreement has been reached on a...
View ArticleHegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in...
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander’s directive would not just be...
View ArticleHegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following weeks of...
View ArticleMelania Trump says she’s packed and ready for the move back into the White House
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Incoming first lady Melania Trump says she’s packed and ready to move back into the White House, where son Barron will have a bedroom, and she plans...
View ArticleSupreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block...
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of...
View ArticleSome Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza
By SAM MEDNICK and JULIA FRANKEL JERUSALEM (AP) — Yotam Vilk says the image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip is seared in his mind. An officer in the...
View ArticleMany Democrats don’t think they’ll see a woman become president, poll finds
By STEVE PEOPLES and LINLEY SANDERS NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And many are questioning whether their party’s commitment to...
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Longtime Berks parks and recreation director retires
When Cathy Wegener graduated from Penn State University in the spring of 1981 she had a clear plan for her future. She wanted to work for the National Park Service, serving as a tour guide at...
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Berks treasurer announces reelection campaign
Mitchell Darcourt has announced he will seek his first full term in office. The Spring Township Republican has served as Berks County’s treasurer since 2024, having been elected to fill the remainder...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood, Village People to perform at Trump’s inauguration events
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump's inauguration next week and the 1970s hitmakers Village...
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The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake
By TERRY TANG, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and JAE HONG, Associated Press ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — The sight of celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes can make it seem like the wildfires...
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Penn State’s Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, Dani Dennis-Sutton announce plans...
Running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, who have combined to rush for more than 5,800 yards, will return to Penn State for the 2025 season, they announced Monday within minutes of each other on...
View ArticleTrump flies US flag at full height before end of 30-day mourning period...
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump ‘s private Mar-a-Lago club are back to flying at full height. Flags are supposed to fly...
View ArticleEagles linebacker Nakobe Dean done for playoffs
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles middle linebacker Nakobe Dean, the key signal-caller on defense, will miss the rest of the postseason with a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, an MRI revealed Monday. Dean...
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