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It’s no secret that tens of millions of people have been hurt by the forces of globalization. The good news is that some of the biggest names in business have admitted that the current economic model is “deeply flawed,” and are trying to build consensus around a new way for companies to operate. The Business […]

Prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Samsung’s heir apparent over allegations of bribery, perjury and embezzlement. The move against Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Monday is part of an investigation into a massive political corruption scandal that has shaken South Korea’s political and business elites. Lee is now set to appear Wednesday […]

In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder! Since these aren’t readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington View the recipe at TasteofHome.com >>

Donald Trump on Sunday night slammed outgoing CIA Director John Brennan for imploring the President-elect to put his confidence in the intelligence community and develop an “appreciation” for the effect his words could have on national security. The CIA chief defended his agency and said in a Sunday interview with Fox News’ Chris Wallace that […]

President-elect Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was “in horrible shape and falling apart (and not to mention crime infested) …” Trump’s tweets came in response to Lewis’ comments to NBC News’ Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” The congressman […]

Julia Mae Thomas, 78, of Houtzdale died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at her residence. Born Sept. 25, 1938 in Brisbin, she was the daughter of Peter Joseph and Clemence (Castiaux) LeGrand. She was member of the Brisbin Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school and youth ministries. Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Woodward […]

Higher denominations are coming Monday, but the 100-bolivar bill, the highest note in production, will remain spendable for at least five more weeks, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said during his Sunday state-of-the-union address. This marks the third time the government has extended use of the bill, owing to Venezuela’s inability to distribute larger denominations of […]

Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, the wrestler known for his high-flying leap off the ring’s top rope that flattened his opponents, died on Sunday. He was 73. Actor and former wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced Snuka’s death on behalf of his family. The World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. also confirmed Snuka’s death on its website on Sunday. […]

Bahrain has executed three men convicted of killing three police officers in a 2014 bombing. The move sparked protests in the island nation and could further raise tensions between the country’s Shiite majority and its Sunni rulers. The men were killed by a firing squad Sunday morning in the presence of a judge, physician and […]

At least two inmates are dead after prisoners in Brazil’s Piraquara State Penitentiary 1 apparently blasted a hole through a wall and exchanged gunfire with police early Sunday, according to prison officials. According to the Paraná Department of Public Security and Prison Administration, 28 prisoners escaped the penitentiary, which is in the Curitiba region of […]

This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the last that will be commemorated during the Obama presidency, offers the opportunity for sober clarity about the present leavened by defiant hope for the future. The King holiday, a hard-won victory by veterans of the civil rights era alongside of black elected officials, became a crucial part […]

A federal ethics director’s decision to publicly criticize Donald Trump’s plan to address conflicts of interest has sparked a political battle on Capitol Hill. Rep. Elijah Cummings, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, blasted committee chair Jason Chaffetz and the Trump transition team Sunday for what he called a “blatant, coordinated attack” on […]

On Saturday, President-elect Trump went after civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, a man millions of Americans rightly admire for his courage and principles. Lewis had commented Friday that he didn’t view Trump as a “legitimate” president since in his view “the Russians participated in helping this man [Trump] get elected.” Well, Trump used Twitter […]

Mary Ann Warholic, 74, of Philipsburg died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born July 5, 1942 in (Faunce) Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late John W. Stonebreaker Sr. and Catherine (Carr) Stonebraker. She was married to Metro Warholic, who preceded her in death Dec. 14, […]

At least 27 prisoners were killed Saturday in Brazil’s fifth deadly prison riot since January 1. The latest riot happened at the Alcaçuz prison, the largest prison in the state of Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast, according to the state government. Police and special military police forces were deployed to the prison, government […]