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Senators agree on draft of gun violence bill after snags on abortion, ‘red flags,’ more

Tuesday, June 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, the top Democratic negotiator on a pending package to address gun violence, told reporters on Tuesday afternoon that a deal had been reached on the legislative text -- and that the bill will be out soon. "We have an... Read More.

Bishop says school not Catholic after refusing to take down flags

Friday, June 17 by ABC News

(WORCESTER, Mass.) -- A bishop has declared that a Massachusetts school "may no longer identify itself as Catholic." A bishop has declared that a central Massachusetts school "may no longer identify itself as Catholic" because it refuses to remove Black Lives Matter and Pride... Read More.

Bishop says school no longer Catholic after flying Black Lives Matter, Pride flags

Thursday, June 16 by ABC News

(WORCESTER, Mass.) -- A bishop has declared that a Massachusetts school "may no longer identify itself as Catholic." A bishop has declared that a central Massachusetts school "may no longer identify itself as Catholic" because it refuses to remove Black Lives Matter and Pride... Read More.

Biden orders flags to half-staff as US records 1 million COVID deaths

Thursday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday addressed the U.S. reaching the milestone of 1 million coronavirus deaths. "One million empty chairs around the family dinner table," Biden said in a pre-taped video message. "Each irreplaceable, irreplaceable losses. Each leaving behind a family or community... Read More.

Amy Schumer post flags potential dangers of COVID-19 pill mixing with other meds

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Comedian Amy Schumer revealed Monday that she is taking the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid as part of her overall care package as she recovers from the infection. Paxlovid is a Food and Drug Administration-authorized treatment given as a series of pills over five... Read More.

PA honors fallen Lebanon police officer with flag order

Tuesday, April 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-staff to honor Lebanon City Police Lieutenant William Lebo, who was shot in the line of duty on March 31, 2022, and died from... Read More.

Two PA State Police Troopers, state flags ordered to half-staff

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania state flags will be flying at half-staff after the deaths of 33-year-old State Trooper Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old State Trooper Branden T. Sisca, who were both struck by a driver near Philadelphia. *** Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State... Read More.

PA flags at half-staff in remembrance of Senator Harry Reid

Thursday, December 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - In accordance with the recent Presidential flag order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Senator Harry Reid. The United States and commonwealth flags... Read More.

Flags at half-staff for Pearl Harbor Remembrance, late Sen. Dole

Tuesday, December 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The US and Pennsylvania flags are flying at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, in addition to honoring the late former Senator Bob Dole. The flags will fly at half-staff until the end of today for Pearl Harbor Remembrance day.... Read More.

US, Commonwealth flags at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell

Wednesday, October 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In accordance with the recent Presidential Flag Order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the General Colin Powell. General Powell passed away... Read More.