Correction
A story in Friday's paper incorrectly identified Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Interim Manager Linda Hedrick.
Correction
A story in Friday's paper incorrectly identified Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Interim Manager Linda Hedrick.
Wife of US soldier is removed from deportation flight and released from federal immigration custody
A U.S. soldier's wife who spent more than a month in federal immigration detention said she is back home after officers removed her from a deportation flight to Brazil. Earlier this month, The Associated Press highlighted Maisa Lopes Eliaser as one of dozens of spouses or parents of U.S. troops who had been detained after President Donald Trump's administration rolled back protections for military families amid its push for mass deportations. Following the AP's reporting, a group of Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into deportations of military service members and their ...
Afghanistan marks 5 years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs and education
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As Afghanistan's Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and expanding access to schools in the country where girls above the age of 12 are banned from education. The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, after it launched an offensive as the U.S. and other NATO troops withdrew from the country after two decades of war. The withdrawal led to chaotic scenes at and around Kabul's ...
Steelers backup QB race wide open
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If only Mike McCarthy graded on production, then Drew Allar would be in for smooth sailing when the Pittsburgh Steelers sit down to dissect their preseason-opening win over Green Bay. The rookie quarterback, however, is already well-versed in how his head coach's mind ...
Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index
NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments. Joining the S&P 500 is considered an achievement for a company because the index is a widely followed measure of the broader U.S. stock market's health. A company is selected for the index based on several criteria that demonstrate stability, including market size and consistent profitability. Reddit's stock surged 12.6% Friday. Aside from status, inclusion means more investments. The index tracks 500 of the biggest U.S. stocks, and trillions of dollars ...