WASHINGTON — Federal authorities have used checkpoints around the nation's capital to screen vehicles, sometimes asking ...

Smiles and greetings withstood the rain and heavy traffic along Route 228 on Mars Area School District’s first day. Mars Area ...

As California and Texas scramble to redraw U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, the race is underlining redistricting’s big role in determining political power. Texas took action ...

Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East ...

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip current ...

A train derails and spills at least 1,000 gallons of hazardous materials in the U.S. about once every two months. Nearly half of those derailments resulted in evacuations; more than a quarter ...

The Saylor family and others in Karns City Area School District, Freeport Area School District and Allegheny Clarion School District saw students head back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The ...

Mars golfer Jackson Geiger got the better of the course at Butler Country Club, carding a 3-under-par 32 Wednesday to help the Planets defeat Knoch 181-217. Also turning in strong rounds for Mars ...

A Mars man allegedly pulled a man out of a wheelchair during an assault and claimed he was acting in self-defense, police said. Michael Sean Rapp, 47, was charged Tuesday, Aug. 19, with misdemeanor ...

Target named an insider as its next chief executive officer Wednesday, a decision that comes as the discount retailer tries to reverse a persistent sales malaise and to revive its ...

Jack White is in a war of words with the Trump administration. After Jack White lashed out on social media against President Donald Trump's renovations of the Oval Office — in an Instagram post on ...

Eau Claire Park will host a community day for the borough’s residents at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, offering attendees an evening of games, food and music before concluding the night with fireworks.