Yuengling beer backed Trump this week. You can guess the rest.

This week, Donald Trump's son, Eric, took a media-accompanied tour of America's oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son, family owned and operated in the small Pennsylvania town of Pottsville since 1829. Trump, an heir to his father's billions, was escorted by Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr., the brewery's fifth generation scion and a billionaire in his own right.

Russia: the uninvited guest in US election New York (AFP) – Many…

Many unorthodox things have taken place in the 2016 race for the White House, but Russia is perhaps the most unlikely guest at the US political dinner table. From US accusations that Moscow hacked emails of Democratic Party leaders to hurt Hillary Clinton, to her charge that opponent Donald Trump is a "puppet" of Russia's Vladimir Putin, one might be forgiven for thinking it's 1960, not 2016.

Ex-Pennsylvania Attorney General faces sentencing

Back in August, Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane resigned from office in disgrace after being convicted of multiple felonies stemming from a politically-motivated act of retribution. Kane, who will appear in court for sentencing Monday, faces a prison sentence of up to two years for perjury and obstruction, according to a brief obtained by the Legal Intelligencer.

Doyle seeks Real Id progress

Pennsylvania may be able to avoid REAL ID problems for residents if it revokes a law banning compliance with the federal regulation and shows progress in meeting the requirements, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle said Friday. Mr. Doyle, D-Forest Hills, said he expects Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders in Harrisburg to begin taking steps soon to repeal the 2011 REAL ID Nonparticipation Act, which prohibits the state from meeting federal ID requirements passed in 2005.

Professors Commence Strike At 14 Pennsylvania Universities

Faculty at 14 Pennsylvania universities are officially on strike after failing to reach an agreement with administration officials before the self-imposed deadline. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties met over the past weekend in a last-ditch effort to avert a faculty strike that would close classes for 105,000 students.

Bridge defendant: Top officials knew traffic study story

Top officials in New Jersey government and the authority that runs the George Washington Bridge knew about or had a hand in what prosecutors contend was a false narrative that a lane realignment in 2013 was part of a... The first debate is set for Monday for Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty, in an increasingly nasty race that could decide whether the GOP hangs onto its... Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and Democratic challenger Katie McGinty went after each other in their first debate, with him sharpening an attack accusing her of enriching herself with taxpayer money and her pressing him... Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a homemade explosive left outside a police station in a small northern Colorado mountain town.

Trump and taxes could figure into Pennsylvania Senate debate

This photo taken Oct. 4, 2016, shows U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., listening as he talks with Ettore DiCasimirro, president of Skytop Fuels, Inc., during a campaign stop in New Boston, Pa. The first debate is set of a hotly contested Pennsylvania Senate race that could decide whether the GOP hangs onto its Senate majority.

Trump, and his supporters, defiant in blue-collar Pennsylvania

Republican candidate for President Donald J Trump waves a Terrible Towel to supporters at a rally at Ambridge Area Senior High School on October 10, 2016 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. WILKES BARRE As fellow Republicans backed away from him , Donald Trump energized supporters in Northeast Pennsylvania on Monday by attacking Hillary Clinton, criticizing media coverage of his campaign, and suggesting that election results could be rigged in Philadelphia.

‘SNL’ and Alec Baldwin take on Trump’s hot mic comments

That's how Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump opened this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live" -- just one day after a 2005 recording surfaced of Trump making vulgar comments about women. The long-time variety show kicked off with a debate sketch between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine.

Navy commissions ship in honor of late longtime congressman

The U.S. Navy is commissioning the USS John P. Murtha, a new ship named in honor of the late longtime Pennsylvania congressman and decorated Marine Corps veteran. Thousands are expected to honor Murtha on Saturday at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia during a ceremony to place the ship into active service.

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

With a tight election on the line, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton will face off in less than an hour at their first presidential debate, a battle 18 months in the making that is emerging as the most hotly anticipated moment in modern US political history. An audience rivaling that of the Super Bowl - perhaps around 100 million Americans - will be glued to televisions, smart phones and social media when the rivals rip off the gloves at 9 pm ET.