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Harris campaigns surge in momentum puts Sun Belt back in play

Friday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the White House, her pathway to the coveted 270 electoral votes has evolved now that she is the Democratic Party's nominee -- as she can potentially fare better than President Joe Biden in regions like... Read More.

Rust Belt is still at the heart of the 2024 battlefield even without Scranton Joe

Wednesday, July 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, some Democrats feared the party would lose his "Scranton Joe" appeal to Rust Belt voters. But early signs indicate Vice President Kamala Harris, the likeliest candidate to replace him, remains competitive in... Read More.

University of Buffalo football players charged in beating of miniature poodle with leather belt

Friday, June 30 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- Two University of Buffalo football players have been charged after a video of them allegedly beating a miniature poodle with a leather belt was posted on social media.Blake Hiligh -- 19-years-old from Alexandria, Virginia -- and Zachary Pilarcek -- 20-years-old from... Read More.

Baggage handler dies when hair gets stuck in belt loader

Thursday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- A contract baggage handler unloading a Frontier flight has died after her hair became stuck in the belt loader.The incident occurred Tuesday at approximately 10:20 p.m. at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans when the unnamed woman who was employed... Read More.

Millions of people in Midwest to experience ‘extreme heat belt’ by 2053: Report

Monday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of Americans are at risk of experiencing an "extreme heat belt" that would affect parts of the Midwest over the next three decades, according to a new report from the nonprofit research group First Street Foundation.By 2053, 1,023 counties, an... Read More.

Native American items worth $6,500 stolen from Clarion Antique Mall

Wednesday, March 23 by wcednews

Paint Township, PA – Native American clothing/accessories worth more than $6,000 was reportedly stolen from an antique store in Clarion County.The Clarion Antique Mall in Shippenville told police that, on March 18, someone took a Native American bolo tie, ring, and belt buckle worth... Read More.

Woman hits head on windshield after driving too fast, not wearing seat belt

Saturday, March 12 by wcednews

Bradford Township, PA - A woman was injured after driving too fast and crashing into the back of a vehicle hauling a trailing unit in Clearfield County.20-year-old Kayleigh Fitzgerald from Grassflat had been driving on I-80 westbound near mile marker 122 on Wednesday morning.State... Read More.

9-year-old takes bag conveyor belt to screening area, airport investigating

Tuesday, May 4 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A group of 20 people were checking their bags at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Saturday when a 9-year-old boy in the group slipped past his parents and jumped onto the bag conveyor belt.Delta Air Lines personnel "tried to reach for the... Read More.

PennDOT survey: Most people wear seat belt, drive sober, but could be distracted

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motorists' input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its annual online Highway Safety Survey found at www.PennDOT.gov/Safety."Safety is our top priority and we value continued public engagement in making our roadways... Read More.