Lawmakers reach initial deal to expand GI education bill

President Donald Trump arrived in Paris Thursday hoping to convince wary European allies that the door to working closely with his administration is not closed, despite diverging policy views on a number of key... President Donald Trump arrived in Paris Thursday hoping to convince wary European allies that the door to working closely with his administration is not closed, despite diverging policy views on a number of key issues. AP-NORC Poll: Three-quarters of people in the U.S. feel they have too little influence in Washington, while most say lobbyists, rich people and big businesses have too much.

Charleroia s John K. Tener rounded up the first Congressional Baseball Game

Pennsylvania Gov. John K. Tener of Charleroi, a former professional baseball player, throws out the first pitch at a baseball game in 1914 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, N.Y. John K. Tener has been forever etched in local history as helping to put Charleroi on the map before becoming the 25th governor of Pennsylvania.

First look Australia’s medicinal marijuana cannabis crop

'Looking forward to the memories we'll make in our new home!': Melania and Barron move into the White House as the Trumps welcome First Lady's parents in time for Donald's 71st birthday Boy, 15, is charged with first-degree murder after 10-year-old Colorado girl was found dead one mile from her home Trump's tantrum: President WON'T go ahead with state visit to UK unless he is guaranteed a rapturous welcome from the British people Lawsuit is filed against Jets player Lorenzo Mauldin for 'punching Manhattan partygoer in the face because he dropped his drink on the linebacker' Digging it! The first coal mine to open in 10 years is unveiled in Pennsylvania creating up to 100 new jobs - and Trump takes the credit despite it being planned before his presidency 'Extremely protective': Melania and Barron to move in to the White House on Donald's birthday and she wants to make sure it's one he'll ... (more)

Puerto Rican nationalist to march, but not as parade honoree

Ananya Vinay showed little emotion as she plowed through word after mystifying word in the final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to immediately reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries and refugees from anywhere in the world, saying the U.S. will be safer if the... The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to immediately reinstate its ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries and refugees from anywhere in the world, saying the U.S. will be safer if the policy is put in place.

South Side Education News & Notes

The Manchester Alumni Association will recognize its Distinguished Alumni Award winners June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Prestwick Country Club, located at 2220 Raber Road. Association officials announced award recipients are: Elca Swigart, Ph.D., Class of 1957, Alumni Achievement Award; Dr. Vincent Sudimak, Class of 2001, Early Career Achievement Award; Al Knack, Class of 1973, Leadership Excellence Award; Joe Ashley, Class of 2000, Posthumous Panther Alumni Award; and Sam Reynolds, Outstanding Educator Award.

Doctor arrested at Trump hotel on gun charges due in court

" The tip received by police was vague, but potentially dire: a Pennsylvania physician was on his way to the nation's capital with a carload of weapons, planning to visit the president. As a result, Bryan Moles, 43, of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, was arrested on weapons charges after checking in to the Trump International Hotel in Washington, a few blocks from the White House.

What Resistance? Primary 2017 was a ‘politics as usual’ election: Tony May

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's election to the presidency last November, people who apparently are willing to say anything out loud if it will get them 30 seconds of face-time on cable TV were predicting massive voter backlash at the polls beginning with the 2017 "off year" election. Primary Election Day 2017 has come and gone in Pennsylvania and most if not all of the manifestations of "politics as usual" are still standing.

Three Royal Navy sailors are arrested in Sicily

Meghan arrives just in time for Pippa's high-flying reception after Harry's 100-mile dash to pick her up: Actress ducks cameras to avoid stealing limelight at Spitfire finale to million dollar wedding 'This makes me want to puke': Trump loyalist Roger Stone slams President for accepting highest civilian honor from 'enemy' Saudis who 'financed 9/11' 'Every day he looks more and more like a complete moron': Trump officials 'complain about the president's behavior after he trash-talked James Comey to Russian officials' Conrad Hilton is released from jail after his parents post $90,000 bail and ask that he be sent to a psychiatric hospital upon his release Princeton University admissions officers wrote of Asian applicants as having 'very familiar profiles' and that they were difficult to differentiate Trump curtsies for the King: Donald is mocked on Twitter for crouching 'like a sparkly ... (more)

Pennsylvania to choose appellate judges in primary election

Pennsylvania voters will get a chance choose candidates to fill openings on two state appellate courts, and voters in Philadelphia will pick a candidate to replace a district attorney awaiting trial on federal bribery charges. The hottest contest in Tuesday's primary election is the Philadelphia District Attorney's race to succeed Democrat Seth Williams.

Judicial bids only statewide contests in May Pa. primary39 minutes ago

Races for appellate court seats, the only statewide contests on the ballot in the Pennsylvania primary this month, are often derided as low-information contests, but it doesn't have to be that way. Election experts say voters can find themselves making decisions on factors such as the candidates' position on the ballot, the county where they live, their gender or the sound of their surname.

Obama is back in the White House – giving a VR tour of the place, that is

If you're looking for a new place to visit with your VR headset, how about taking a tour of the White House? It already feels like a very long time ago that Barack Obama was calling the shots in Washington though it's actually been barely three months since The Donald took over. Nostalgic types, or those simply interested in learning more about the history and work of the White House, can now sling on an Oculus Rift or Gear VR headset for a 360-degree, stereoscopic 3D tour of the president's official home given by its most recent former resident.

At 100 days in, Trump seems both outsider and insider

At 100 days in, Trump seems both outsider and insider - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen . President Donald Trump speaks at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa., Saturday, April 29, 2017, on the 100th day of his presidency.

Trump Touts Achievements, Maintains Media Rage in 100-Day Rally

Donald Trump touted the achievements of his administration, saying he's made good on promises to voters, but on his 100th day in office couldn't let go of his animosity toward the news media during a raucous campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania. "Their priorities are not my priorities, and not your priorities," Trump told a crowd of several thousand at a farm expo center in Harrisburg, many of whom wore red "Make America Great Again" caps.

At 100 days in, Trump rallies backers in PA, claims ‘change’

President Donald Trump on Saturday marked his 100th day in office by claiming historic action on his agenda, renewing promises on health care and taxes and attacking the news media that he says is misleading Americans. Declaring his "only allegiance is to you, our wonderful citizens," Trump signed executive orders toughening the nation's posture on trade deals.