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Group pushes for skill games extension

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A group of lawmakers are planning a last-minute play to extend the Supreme Court’s Oct. 13 deadline concerning so-called “skill games” and they are doing it in court, rather than in the lawmaking chambers of the state Capitol. The group, in a pending filing with the court, is expected to ask the court to use its “King’s Bench” authority to reset the deadline to Feb. 10, 2027. Under the King’s Bench doctrine, the court can intervene in matters in lower courts or even those not in court if they are deemed to be of “immediate public importance.” Those who operate small ...

Private jet crashes in Bedford

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BEDFORD — A private jet operated by two pilots crashed in an empty field shortly after takeoff Wednesday morning from the Bedford County Airport. The pilots suffered only minor injuries and were taken to UPMC Bedford for standard evaluation, according to Bedford Fire Chief Gary ...

Duncansville woman’s post-conviction relief petition rejected

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A Blair County judge denied and dismissed the petition for post-conviction relief filed by the Duncansville woman serving life without parole for her role in the “savage and gruesome” 2001 killing of Shari Lee Jackson. Kristin Marie Edmundson, now 45, pleaded guilty to first-degree ...

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Nation District of Columbia Former CIA official pleads to stealing gold WASHINGTON — A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million, according to court records. David J. Rush fabricated a “highly classified” government program to justify the acquisition of luxury property in south Florida, according to a court filing. Tennessee Death row inmate conscious, speaking Tennessee death row inmate ...

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Tuesday and topped its prior record set in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite tacked 0.4% onto its own all-time high set the day before. Constellation Energy helped lead the way after announcing a long-term deal to provide Google with electricity. Lamb Weston jumped after becoming the latest U.S. company to deliver a fatter profit than analysts expected. Stocks also got ...

Borrowers have time to reduce rates

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NEW YORK — Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028. Borrowers who currently use auto pay already receive an interest-rate discount of 0.25%, so the new reduction takes off just 0.75%. This temporary benefit is meant to support borrowers, along with those who are returning to repayment, and ensure they can stay on top of the new ...