Pa. police officer charged​ after fatally shooting student at wrong home

Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.

• Sep 1

Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?

The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.

• Aug 31

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team

Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.

• Aug 31

House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown

Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.

• Aug 31

Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.

• Aug 29

Cardinals beat Pirates 4-1

Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• Aug 28

Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80

Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

• Aug 26

Judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau

• Aug 26

College student fatally shot by police after knocking on wrong door

Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.

• Aug 25

Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas

U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Aug 26

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle

Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.

• Aug 26

Feds may end Ohio manufacturing program after audit cites millions in misspending

A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.

• Aug 25

Mike McCarthy says the Steelers are at a contract impasse with Joey Porter Jr.

Mike McCarthy wants to work with Joey Porter Jr., but the Pittsburgh Steelers and the cornerback are at an impasse over a new deal.

• Aug 24

A principal lost his job after helping a homeless student. He has no regrets.

Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.

• Aug 24

Buc-ee's chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo

Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.

• Aug 24

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