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Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the shutdown on Monday after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government. It is unclear when the Senate ...

None injured in Fayette bus crash

Crews work to pull up a school bus that overturned on Flat Rock Road in Henry Clay Township today. Fayette County dispatchers were called at 7:36 a.m. for the crash on the snowy road. There were no injuries, and no children were on the bus at the time of the crash, a dispatcher said. First ...

Greene County actress remembered for kindness, talent

When Greene County native Susan Barnes smiled, it was impossible not to smile back. “She was outgoing, that’s for sure,” said Bud Chambers, who was a neighbor to the actress in Rices Landing during the later part of her life. “She was very smart, intelligent and a great ...

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Sports

Corhen, Witherspoon spur Pitt over Eastern Michigan

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cameron Corhen had 16 points, Omari Witherspoon scored 15 and Pitt beat Eastern Michigan 78-66 on Monday night. Roman Siulepa and Nojus Indrusaitis both scored seven to help Pittsburgh (3-0) jump out to a 27-10 lead in the first 10 minutes. Eastern Michigan (1-1) closed ...

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Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of ...

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AP sources: Giants (2-8) fire Daboll as coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants fired coach Brian Daboll on Monday, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, moving on from him midway through his fourth season after they dropped to 2-8 with a loss at Chicago. The people spoke to the Associated Press on condition of ...

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OP-ED: Random thoughts about man’s stupidity

I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...

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Community briefs

Upper Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 250 Buffalo Road South, Washington, is holding a free Thanksgiving community luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. All are welcome. East Beth Volunteer Fire Company will hold a Thanksgiving Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. ...

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