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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (869+ words) WASHINGTON " Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride " and hints of political polarization " were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under…...
UK archivists find rare Declaration of Independence in papers of captured US ship
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (681+ words) LONDON " Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers. Then one day last May the retired insurance executive made a discovery of…...
Local lawmakers weigh in on state budget, now overdue for 5th year in a row
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (209+ words) WPXI Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Local lawmakers weigh in on state budget, now overdue for 5th year in a row Pittsburgh Independence Day: City leaders share safety plans for July 4 celebration amid…...
11 INVESTIGATES EXCLUSIVE: Man given tour of fire station, accused of stealing city radio
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (180+ words) WPXI Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Beaver County community sweats it out during day-long blackout amid high temperatures Channel 11 gets an inside look at what is going into the Pittsburgh Fourth of…...
America 250: Top patriotic movies to celebrate America's birthday
1+ day, 30+ min ago (178+ words) If being out with the crowds to celebrate the Fourth of July isn't your thing, a movie may be just what you need to mark the nation's semiquincentennial. Entertainment Weekly came up with a list of what it thinks are…...
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (755+ words) New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead of being covered by their employers. Other states are considering it, too. Democratic lawmakers and governors see it as a way to help pay…...
Babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital receive patriotic outfits in honor of America250
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (157+ words) WPXI Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital receive patriotic outfits in honor of America250 Officials recognize lives lost to impaired driving, warn of increased patrols during holiday weekend Several…...
Danny Glover speaks about his Alzheimer's diagnosis
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (450+ words) Danny Glover has unveiled his battles with Alzheimer's disease. The "Lethal Weapon" actor sat down with the "Today" show and said he was diagnosed with the degenerative disease several years ago. "I'm sure as it advances, things are going to…...
World War II veteran shares memories of her adventurous life with Channel 11
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (759+ words) As we look back on our country's 250-year history, we remember the many contributions made by our men and women in uniform. During World War II, more than 150, 000 women served on active duty as part of the Women's Army Corps....
America is running out of therapists. Here's how primary care might have to fill the gap.
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (158+ words) April Health reports America faces a therapist shortage, with 40% of the population lacking access to mental health care, prompting primary care to adapt and fill the gap. (alvarog1970 // Shutterstock/alvarog1970 // Shutterstock) Below, April Health examines this question in detail. Despite the evidence…...