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Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida Keys closes after hundreds of migrants arrive

Tuesday, January 3 by ABC News

(KEY WEST, Fla.) -- Dry Tortugas National Park announced it would close on Monday after multiple migrant landings throughout the region over the past couple days shut down operations at the park.A statement released by the park says it will "temporarily close to public... Read More.

Downtown DuBois hosts 3rd annual Octoberfest this Saturday

Friday, October 7 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - The Downtown DuBois group will be hosting its 3rd annual Octoberfest Saturday on West Long Avenue from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Here's Merle Norman Boutique owner, and Downtown DuBois member, Linda Crandell with event details:Stop by and support our local business community,... Read More.

NYC city council holds special session after migrants arrive from Texas buses

Wednesday, August 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The New York City Council held a special hearing on Tuesday after buses of asylum seekers recently arrived in the city after being sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.The hearing focused on the conditions of the city's homeless shelters and how... Read More.

Import of baby formula worth 19 million bottles set to arrive in US next month

Saturday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over a million pounds of baby formula is set to ship into the United States sometime next month, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.Approximately 750,000 cans of Danone formula -- equivalent to 1.3 million pounds of formula or roughly 19 million... Read More.

Saxton man charged after attacking Penn Highlands employees

Tuesday, June 14 by Louise Bennett

DuBois, PA – A Saxton man is facing felony assault charges after he allegedly attacked multiple employees at Penn Highlands DuBois last month.39-year-old Sean Kolodziej allegedly grabbed an employee by the throat, strangling her, when she tried to give him medicine then reportedly punched... Read More.

President Biden, first lady arrive in Uvalde to comfort community grieving elementary massacre

Sunday, May 29 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrived in Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to grieve with the community after 19 children and two teachers were killed in a school shooting there last week.The Bidens first paid their respects at the... Read More.

Hundreds of migrants arrive on boat in Florida Keys

Monday, March 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least 356 Haitian migrants traveled by boat on a dangerous trek to the coast of the Ocean Reef community in Key Largo, Florida, on March 6, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).CBP took custody of 158 people who... Read More.

Bike2Build 900-mile bike trip will end in Clearfield this Saturday

Friday, October 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – A journey of about 900 miles will wrap up this Saturday as 80-year-old John Farr finally makes it back to Clearfield County on his bicycle. This is his 20th Bike2Build event, which raises money to build and renovate homes in our... Read More.

1st Afghan interpreters to arrive in US as Blinken fails to reach deal in Kuwait

Thursday, July 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The first Afghans who worked for the U.S. military and diplomatic missions are being evacuated and will arrive in the U.S. late Thursday night or early Friday morning, according to a source familiar with the plans.Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that... Read More.

Eric Adams keeps 1st-choice lead as more New York mayoral primary results arrive

Tuesday, June 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams maintains a lead in the preliminary vote count for New York City's Democratic primary for mayor, but preliminary results released by the city on Tuesday suggest a closer-than-expected race that could swing in a different direction when... Read More.

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