Новости за 23.10.2016

A holiday tour bus collided with a tractor-trailer near Palm Springs, California, early Sunday morning, officials said. Up to 10 people were killed in the accident, according to CNN affiliate KESQ. Twenty-one people were taken to hospital, said the California Highway Patrol. Developing story – more to come

Everyone has been scratching their heads trying to make sense of Donald Trump’s speech at Gettysburg on Saturday. As has been the case so many times before, the event seemed like a million contradictions. Trump went to one of the most famous battlefields of the Civil War, a symbol to many Americans of a moment […]

Ronald Lester Gaines, 75, of Karthaus, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at Pottersdale Park, Karthaus.  Born May 5, 1941 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late William and June M. Heichel Gaines. Surviving are his sisters, Carol Mostyn and Dorothy Gaines and her companion, James Reese, all of Karthaus, and his brothers, Jerald […]

After 18 months of buying up legacy Internet companies and startups, Verizon suggested that the shopping spree might be over for now. “We believe we have the right assets,” Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said on an earnings call Thursday morning, when asked about its acquisition strategy. “There is nothing large out there that we need […]

Kurdish Peshmerga forces are within five miles (eight kilometers) of Mosul, commanders said Sunday after days of fighting and sweeping territorial gains in the operation to free the key Iraqi city from ISIS control. A coalition of 100,000 troops have been closing in on Mosul since Monday, liberating surrounding communities village by village and making […]

Is Goldman Sachs too cozy with the Clintons? CEO Lloyd Blankfein brushed off that criticism in an interview with Fareed Zakaria that aired Sunday on “GPS.” “We’re one of the larger banks,” he said. “We have influence in the financial system. Of course we engage.” Hillary Clinton’s close ties to Wall Street have been a […]

Some surprise outreach from Hillary Clinton, a Paul Ryan survival guide, Donald Trump’s new rally strategy and the GOP’s search for bullpen help. It’s all part of CNN’s “Inside Politics” forecast, where you get next week’s headlines today. 1) Shhh ….. Clinton quietly reaches out to Republicans Hillary Clinton insists she takes nothing for granted […]

“Saturday Night Live” spoofed presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in their latest debate parody with some help from Tom Hanks.

Next month, America will elect a new president. Most likely there will be no cyber hanging-chad moment, no massive breach that calls into question election results or faith in the democratic process. But it would be a mistake to breathe a collective sigh of relief on November 9th and conclude the danger is past. The […]

Iraqi forces have retaken two Christian towns after more than two years of brutal rule by ISIS militants, military officials say — part of an ongoing operation to liberate the key city of Mosul. A multi-ethnic and multi-religious coalition of more than around 100,000 people have been in a decisive push toward Mosul since Monday, […]

Iraqi forces have taken complete control of the Christian town of Hamdaniya, a commander said Sunday, in an ongoing operation to free the country’s second city of Mosul from more than two years of brutal ISIS rule. Lt. Gen. Riyad Jalal, commander of the Iraqi ground forces, told state-run al-Iraqiya TV that they were in […]

Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb the world’s highest peak, has died at age 77, according to Japanese media reports. Tabei climbed Mount Everest in 1975, becoming the first woman to reach the 29,000 foot summit. She was 35 at the time. Japanese public broadcaster NHK said she died Thursday at a hospital outside […]

Both mother and son held their breath. Concealed in a hay wagon, the pair had been warned to sit close to the surface in case soldiers thrust swords into the bottom of the stack checking for fleeing residents. Today, the journey between Hungary’s capital of Budapest and the city of Linz in Austria is only […]

DUBOIS – State Rep. Matt Gabler congratulated owners Debbie and Dale Tozer of The UPS Store on the recent opening of their new business. The UPS Store is located at 250 Commons Dr., DuBois, and it offers a variety of services beyond shipping.

The GANT weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week.  It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side. The GANT reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most […]

DUBOIS – Using their creativity, fourth-graders at DuBois Central Catholic Elementary School were challenged by classroom guest speaker, Mrs. Sherry Huber of Punxsutawney to use art to send positive messages to soldiers overseas. Huber recently addressed the students about the hardships experienced by so many who serve the country in the military, especially those with […]

CLEARFIELD – Libraries are for so much more than just books. At Thursday’s Clearfield Borough Council meeting, Jodi Addleman, Kevin Stebits and Jayme Stonbraker showcased some of the features the Shaw Public Library. Addleman said she had wanted to make her presentation last month for is National Library Card Sign-up month. However, she said residents […]

As part of a statewide “Click It or Ticket” Teen seatbelt enforcement mobilization, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and local law enforcement agencies are partnering with the goal of increasing seatbelt usage among drivers and passengers under the age of 18 and ultimately saving young lives. During the mobilization, PennDOT will visit elementary and […]

Along a dusty village track just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Mosul, a Peshmerga pick up truck leads us to a small house. We drive slowly, and in single file. There are hidden dangers all around. In a covered area at the house, Captain Chilhan Sadk shows us dozens of ISIS Improvised Explosive Devices — […]

“Welcome to the third and final presidential debate. Tonight is going to be a lot like the third ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie: You don’t really want to watch. But hey, you’ve come this far.” That’s how Tom Hanks as debate moderator Chris Wallace opened the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Hanks then pivoted […]

A manhunt is underway after 174 inmates escaped from a prison in Haiti following a riot during which one guard was killed, authorities said. The prison break occurred at a facility in Arcahaie on Saturday, said Inspector Garry Derosiers, the national police spokesman. Of the more than 100 fugitives, a dozen have been captured, Derosiers […]

My husband and I love lasagna, but it’s time-consuming to build and we always end up with too much. Using frozen ravioli solves everything. —Pamela Nicholson, Festus, Missouri View the recipe at TasteofHome.com >>

The Chicago Cubs finally ended their 71-year absence from the World Series by pushing aside the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Long the subject of a so-called curse, the Cubs continued their spectacular season at Wrigley Field late Saturday. They now head to Game 1 of the […]

Eighty-three people were arrested Saturday at a protest against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, authorities in North Dakota said. The Morton County Sheriff’s Department said 300 protesters trespassed on private property and “engaged in escalated unlawful tactics and behavior” at a spot three miles west of State Highway 1806, along the pipeline right-of-way. The […]

Another woman is publicly accusing Donald Trump of inappropriate sexual contact, alleging the GOP nominee touched and kissed her a decade ago during a charity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Jessica Drake is at least the 11th woman to accuse Trump of unwanted sexual advances since the surfacing of a 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape […]