Local Sports Update – Thursday, 11/20

Local Sports Update – Thursday, 11/20

Thursday, November 20 by wcednews

District 9 / PIAA Football Playoffs Class A: District 9's Class 1A football champs, Port Allegany, will be playing in the quarterfinal round of the PIAA playoffs on Friday. The undefeated Gators will take on District 10 champion Greenville at Corry High School. Kickoff time... Read More.

Liberty Bell Sculpture in Curwensville

Thursday, November 20 by wcednews

CURWENSVILLE - You are invited to watch the unveiling of a Liberty Bell sculpture in Curwensville this weekend. Held on Saturday at 2pm at the Patton House Museum, you can watch as Bells Across PA unveil the fiberglass bell sculpture. If you plan on attending, email... Read More.

Man faces terrorism charge for allegedly setting woman on fire on Chicago L train: DOJ

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) - A man has been charged with terrorism for allegedly pouring flammable liquid on a woman and setting her on fire on a Chicago L train earlier this week, federal officials said.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Wednesday... Read More.

Amanda Seyfried says Sabrina Carpenter, Sydney Sweeney should join her in a third ‘Mamma Mia!’ movie

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

Amanda Seyfried wants to bring a couple of superstars into the Mamma Mia! family.The actress shared she thinks Sabrina Carpenter and Sydney Sweeney could join her in a potential third Mamma Mia! film in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight."Maybe... Read More.

Trump’s words loom over Comey case as judge weighs tossing indictment

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) -- Though President Trump was miles away from the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning, his words loomed large over the arguments before U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff as the government sought to defend its case against former FBI... Read More.

Zac Efron makes surprise ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance to support brother Dylan Efron

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

Zac Efron made a surprise appearance on Dancing with the Stars to support his younger brother Dylan Efron on Tuesday night.The High School Musical star was in the audience alongside his family to cheer on his 33-year-old brother, who is competing on the show... Read More.

Luigi Mangione must be given civilian clothes for upcoming court appearance, judge rules

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Accused killer Luigi Mangione must be given civilian clothes to wear for his court appearance next month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Mangione is due in a Manhattan courtroom on Dec. 1, but his attorneys said he had nothing to wear."Mangione is... Read More.

House expected to vote to strip controversial Senate provision from funding bill

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House could act as soon as Wednesday to move forward with an effort to strip controversial language in the government funding bill that allows senators to sue the government if their phones are investigated without their knowledge.Meanwhile, but Senate... Read More.

Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet.The authors cite studies that show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health... Read More.

Record-breaking November heat blankets the South, shattering records

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just a week before Thanksgiving, record-breaking heat is hitting parts of the South, with some cities setting daily records as temperatures rise 10 to 20 degrees above average.Cities across Texas experienced record-high temperatures on Tuesday, with Waco reaching 87 degrees and... Read More.