Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of weekend Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels ...

Children found in ‘deplorable’ Ohio home were part of same family

The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday. Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on ...

2 people hang banner about ‘the power of love’ on Empire State Building antenna

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing and ...

Jevon Carter re-signs with Orlando Magic

Jevon Carter’s NBA career will continue into the 2026-27 season. The defensive-minded guard and WVU men’s basketball alumnus has re-signed with the Orlando Magic, according to a report ...

People scale spire on Empire State Building during apparent proposal

Two people appear to have gotten engaged after scaling the spire atop the Empire State Building in Manhattan on Wednesday and displaying a flag. The flag appeared to read “When the power of love beats ...

Preston County EMS fee ordinance goes into effect

With the start of Preston County’s fiscal year being Wednesday, the Preston County EMS fee ordinance goes into effect. At the county commission meeting Tuesday evening, a ...