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Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus
WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel on Monday failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to President Joe Biden, who opposes the deal. The...
Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
NEW YORK (AP) — A triptych of criminal charges paints a searing, sometimes disparate portrait of the man accused of ambushing and killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson as the executive arrived at a Manhattan hotel for his company’s annual investor conference. Filed...
Penn State preparing for hard-charging Jeanty and Boise State in CFP quarterfinals
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State players have watched Ashton Jeanty make opponents look silly all season. They don't want to be the next defenders Boise State’s star posterizes with jukes, spin moves, stiff arms and heavy shoulders. But they also know that slowing down...
The new right gathers to celebrate Trump and the splintering of the Republican Party
PHOENIX (AP) — As Washington heaved over the possibility of a partial government shutdown, leading far-right figures gathered with thousands of Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters and, for the most part, gloried in splintering the president-elect’s party. Speakers and...
Jalen Haynes totals 15 points, 10 rebounds to lead George Mason to 85-53 victory over Pennsylvania
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jalen Haynes had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead George Mason to an 85-53 victory over Pennsylvania on Sunday. Giovanni Emejuru added 12 points for the Patriots (8-4). Jared Billups scored 11 on 4-for-5 shooting. Michael Zanoni led the Quakers...
An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania's Capitol a century ago. They're still ticking
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence. The seat of government, they tend to be elegant and stately — and frequently capped by a dome. Visitors to Pennsylvania 's Capitol are drawn to its priceless artwork, polished marble and intricate...
Spinoso leads Pennsylvania against George Mason after 22-point showing
Pennsylvania Quakers (4-7) at George Mason Patriots (7-4) Fairfax, Virginia; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Patriots -16.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Pennsylvania takes on George Mason after Nick Spinoso scored 22 points in...
SMU's Lashlee hopes Mustangs' mistake-filled performance won't affect future playoff consideration
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Rhett Lashlee knows deep down that this SMU team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if the Mustangs didn’t show it Saturday. SMU's coach also knows his team’s mistake-filled performance in Happy Valley, where it fell 38-10 to No. 6...
Former walk-on DeLuca provides early spark, Penn State drills SMU 38-10 in CFP; Boise State up next
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — In a time of incessant change, Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca is a throwback. The former walk-on's team might be one too. DeLuca was guaranteed nothing when he arrived on campus nearly four years ago without the promise of a...
Folgueiras has 27 in Robert Morris' 90-77 win against Saint Francis
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Alvaro Folgueiras scored 27 points as Robert Morris beat Saint Francis (PA) 90-77 on Saturday. Folgueiras added 16 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the Colonials (8-5). Kam Woods added 19 points while shooting 7 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point...
