Новости за 11.12.2016

CNN political commentator Carl Bernstein slammed Donald Trump Sunday, saying that the President-elect “lives and thrives in a fact-free environment.” After CNN’s Brian Stelter brought up Trump’s frequent tweets expressing disdain for news coverage of his affairs, Bernstein warned against allowing the incoming president to define the agenda. “No president, including Richard Nixon, has been […]

Top execs from Apple, Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft are among those set to meet with Donald Trump on Wednesday in New York City. Invitations were sent to Silicon Valley leaders last week to meet with the president-elect. The meeting is notable because leaders in tech, for the most part, vocally disapproved of Trump’s campaign. Going […]

England silenced a raucous home crowd after shocking South Africa 19-17 to win an enthralling Cape Town Sevens final. The Blitzboks were in imperious form heading into Sunday’s decider, but tries from Richard de Carpentier, Dan Norton and Ruaridh McConnochie were enough to give England a narrow victory. A total of 108,941 fans attended Cape […]

Here is some background information about the JonBenét Ramsey murder investigation. The six-year-old beauty pageant queen was found murdered in her Boulder, Colorado, home on December 26, 1996. No one has ever been charged in the case, and the investigation is still open. Early suspicion fell on her parents, but they were exonerated after DNA […]

BROOKVILLE — A very poor start proved costly for the Clearfield Area High School girls basketball team in the 24th annual Brookville Tip-Off Tournament championship game Saturday evening as North Clarion reigned for the first time with a 51-39 win. Turnovers, poor shooting and foul trouble in the first quarter left the Lady Bison in […]

In 2013, Vladimir Putin awarded ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson the Order of Friendship, one of the highest honors Russia gives to foreign citizens. The silver badge underscores the close ties that have existed for many years between Russia and Tillerson, the leading candidate to be President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state. The 64-year-old Tillerson, a […]

By selecting Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US Ambassador to China, President-elect Donald Trump chose a man who Chinese President Xi Jinping considers a “friend.” But as a friend, Branstad will be the messenger to deliver the hard truth that the days of America bowing and scraping at China’s feet are over. To start, Trump […]

JONES TOWNSHIP – A male suspect has been accused of brandishing a weapon during a disturbance Friday in Jones Township, reported state police at Ridgway. According to the incident report, state police investigated a disturbance on Naval Hollow Road. It occurred when a known suspect entered a camp, and he engaged in a verbal argument […]

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie turned down several positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. Christie rejected Trump’s offers of Homeland Security secretary, secretary of veterans affairs and ambassador to Italy and more, sources familiar with the offers told CNN, confirming a report by NJ Advance Media. The one position Christie wanted — and had […]

A 12-kilogram TNT bomb caused the explosion at a key Coptic church in Cairo on Sunday morning, Egyptian state news agency MENA reported, citing security sources. The blast ripped through the church in the city’s Abbassyia district early Sunday morning. At least 25 people are dead and dozens injured, according to the government-sponsored Al-Ahram news […]

Officials have opened an inquiry into how a church in the Nigerian city of Uyo collapsed during services Saturday, killing as many as 50 worshipers. It was unclear Sunday how many people were injured in the sudden collapse at the Reigners Bible Church. Rescue workers have recovered bodies and injured people from the rubble, said […]

ISIS fighters were in fierce clashes with Syrian regime troops Sunday in the ancient city of Palmyra, where the militant group infamously blew up temples and monuments last year, a monitor said. ISIS first seized control of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in May 2015. Syrian government forces recaptured it in March this year. […]

President-elect Donald Trump, saying he “has the right” to still do business deals, told Fox News he’s turning down “billions of dollars of deals” to avoid potential conflicts of interest. “I’m not going to be doing deals at all,” Trump said in an interview with Chris Wallace of “Fox News Sunday.” “I have the right […]

President-elect Donald Trump blasted the American intelligence community Sunday, calling its assessment that Russia interfered in the election “ridiculous.” “I think it’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it,” Trump said in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” His comments come as some leading Republicans call for an investigation into the CIA’s assessment that Russia […]

WILLIAMSPORT — The Clearfield Bison wrestling team had a better second day than they had on opening night of the Tom Best Top Hat Memorial Wrestling Tournament. The Bison moved up three spots in the team standings, placing 14th out of 22 teams, and placed five out of the seven wrestlers that made it to […]

A bipartisan quartet of high-profile senators said Sunday that “recent reports of Russian interference in our election should alarm every American.” The group — two Republicans and two Democrats — called for an investigation into American intelligence agencies’ conclusion that Russian hacking was intended to help President-elect Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton. “Congress’s national security […]

Boeing has finalized its agreement to sell 80 airplanes to Iran Air, despite staunch opposition from many lawmakers, including President-elect Donald Trump. Iran Air will be getting 50 737 airplanes and 30 777s, the first of which will be delivered in 2018. The deal was originally signed in June. The total value of the deal […]

In 1986, then-Sen. Joe Biden declared he couldn’t support Jeff Sessions as a federal judge, determining the US attorney’s alleged racist remarks were disqualifying. Now, the outgoing vice president is willing to give Sessions — a former Senate colleague and President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to become attorney general — a second chance. “I wouldn’t have […]

Vice President Joe Biden wants a say in the direction of the Democratic Party as it picks up the pieces from a nightmare electoral loss this year — and isn’t willing to fully rule out a bid for the presidency if he thinks issues of economic fairness aren’t being voiced. “Four years is a lifetime […]

An explosion near a Coptic cathedral in the Egyptian capital has left at least 25 people dead and 31 others injured, local media reported. The blast occurred in Cairo’s Abbassyia district early Sunday morning, according to the government-sponsored Al-Ahram daily, citing the health ministry. “Security forces are searching and screening the area,” the Al-Ahram’s website […]

An explosion near a Coptic church in the Egyptian capital has left at least 20 people dead and 35 others injured, local media reported. The blast occurred in Cairo’s Abbassyia district early Sunday morning, according to the government-sponsored Al-Ahram daily, citing the health ministry. “Security forces are searching and screening the area,” the Al-Ahram’s website […]

An explosion near a Coptic church in the Egyptian capital has left at least 20 people dead and 35 others injured, local media reported. The blast occurred in Cairo’s Abbassyia district early Sunday morning, according to the government-sponsored Al-Ahram daily, citing the health ministry. “Security forces are searching and screening the area,” the Al-Ahram’s website […]

HARRISBURG – The holidays have arrived and Pennsylvania has plenty to keep visitors and residents alike in the spirit of the season while providing a break from the usual hustle and bustle. Holiday travelers will find yuletide cheer across the commonwealth, thanks to a new list of unique holiday attractions in Pennsylvania. “Nothing shines like Pennsylvania during the holiday season. […]

HARRISBURG – Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés reminds Pennsylvanians that the Department of State offers helpful information about charitable organizations in the Commonwealth. “We are in the season during which many generous Pennsylvanians want to share their blessings with others,” Cortés said.  “Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous individuals and organizations that will try to take advantage […]

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 […]