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Uniontown council says it won't partner with ICE

After meeting opposition from the public and council members, Uniontown City Council removed a resolution from the agenda for Wednesday night’s meeting that would have allowed city police to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement. The memorandum of understanding for a 287(g) task force ...

Ohio man charged with robbing South Strabane motel employee at knifepoint

A South Strabane motel employee was robbed at knifepoint Wednesday afternoon with the assailant allegedly holding the blade to a worker’s throat while demanding cash. Township police responded to the armed robbery at the Rodeway Inn at 282 North Ave. about 3:15 p.m., and quickly stopped the ...

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Arizona dominates defenseless West Virginia, 52-31

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw two of his three touchdown passes to Isaiah Mizell, Lee Molette III returned a fumble for a score and Arizona beat West Virginia 52-31 on Saturday. Antwan Roberts, Quincy Craig and Kedrick Reescano each had scoring runs for the Wildcats (5-1, 2-1), ...

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UNC beats No. 25 Pitt, gives Belichick first win against ranked foe

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday. Pitt had just taken a 17-14 lead when the Tar Heels immediately responded. Edwards hit Shamar Easter for a 75-yard score down the seam ...

That’s what I like, so it has to be best, right?

As the brain trust gathered around the coffee pot, we proceeded directly through the standard topics of politics, religion and other taboo subjects of discussion open only to the closest of friends. Along the way we became sidetracked on the topic of “What I like.” Keeping in mind that ...

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Opinion

OP-ED: The time to get AI right is now

As recently as early summer, artificial intelligence, or AI, was far from the center of public concern or worry. Now, it's at center stage, though to many it remains a mystery. During a recent class reunion, a friend confided that AI was a head-scratcher. "I don't know anything about it," he ...

Living

Rain gardens help handle today’s downpours

Scientists say we should expect more extreme weather events, which can often mean heavy rain and floods. One way to protect your garden and yard is to create a rain garden. Rain gardens are depressed beds planted with thirsty native perennials and shrubs. Situate them in a spot where water ...

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