Day: February 19, 2024

Pennsylvania authorities identify police officer wounded in fatal gunfire exchange

1:50 pm February 19, 2024

Authorities have identified a southeastern Pennsylvania police officer wounded in an exchange of gunfire that killed a suspect over the weekend. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office on Sunday identified the wounded officer as Chester Police Detective Steve Byrne, saying in a social media post that officials were “deeply saddened” by Saturday afternoon’s events but […]

US students are putting off college decisions due to delay in financial aid applications

1:28 pm February 19, 2024

For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered this year by a troublesome uncertainty over whether they’ll get the financial aid they need to attend. The financial aid decisions that usually go out with acceptance letters are being delayed because of a later-than-expected rollout of a revised Free […]

‘Bad coaching’ reason for 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII loss not Brock Purdy, ex-NFL star says

1:11 pm February 19, 2024

Former NFL star Cam Newton was among those who were critical of Brock Purdy’s performance in the playoffs as the San Francisco 49ers marched their way to a Super Bowl appearance. Purdy had a decent performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. He was 23-for-38 with 255 passing yards and a touchdown […]

No Labels still pursuing third-party candidates after Manchin’s decision not to run for president

12:50 pm February 19, 2024

The No Labels organization says it is still considering options for a third party presidential candidate after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., decided not to run. “We’re talking with several exceptional leaders. We have our own internal process,” No Labels national co-chair, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, said Sunday on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “In the next couple […]

Russia gains control of Avdiivka coke plant after Ukrainian troop withdrawal, defense ministry says

12:40 pm February 19, 2024

Russian forces took full control of Ukraine’s Soviet-era coke plant in Avdiivka Monday, days after Ukraine withdrew its troops from the town amid ammunition shortages. “The ‘Centre’ grouping of troops, taking the offensive, took full control of the coke plant in Avdiivka,” Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement, according to Reuters. “Russian flags were […]