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FIRST WARNING WEATHER: It's back to colder air with a hat/coat/gloves needed as the kids go to school today. At least it will be drier.

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Iran parliament speaker says any invasion of Iran's islands will 'make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders' Iran parliament speaker says any invasion of Iran's islands will 'make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders.'

12.03.2026 09:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Senegal lawmakers approve new bill toughening punishment for homosexual acts Senegal’s parliament has approved a law that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely conservative West African nation. The new law was introduced to parliament last month by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. It doubles the punishment from prison sentences of…

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Today in History: March 12, Gandhi begins ‘Salt March’ Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2026. There are 294 days left in the year.

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South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs. Government officials had urged lawmakers to quickly pass the contested bill as…

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State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer. Some states are considering legislation to allow, or require, businesses to round purchase totals to the nearest nickel. Indiana…

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Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers Rural school districts say the Trump administration’s visa changes are jeopardizing a key source of teachers. Many schools hired foreign teachers when they couldn't attract American instructors to remote locations. But visas have become harder to come by under the…

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China is expected to push for an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation China is expected to approve a sweeping “ethnic unity” law that critics say tightens assimilation and weakens minority rights. On Thursday, legislators at the National People’s Congress are expected to approve it. A delegate says it aims to build a…

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Iran's unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping and energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure again pushed oil above $100 a barrel. Iran on Thursday hit a container ship off the coast of Dubai, caused a blaze near Bahrain’s international airport, targeted a major Saudi oil…

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Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran. Experts and advocates have raised alarm about the impact of the widening war on protected landmarks that are important to Iranian identity. The…

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The Latest: Key oil price spikes over $100 as Iranian attacks hit shipping The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked back over $100 as Iranian strikes hit ships in the regions waters and the ongoing American-Israeli war with Iran showed so signs of slowing. Thursday’s major developments include Iranian attacks…

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Preliminary Investigation: U.S. at Fault for Strike on Iran School According to a new premlinary investigation, the United States may be at fault for a strike that hit an elementary school in Iran.

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Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, has topped $100 a barrel again just days after it spiked near $120. Oil prices shot more than 9% higher early Thursday as supply concerns worsened with Iranian…

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Brent crude oil jumps above $100 a barrel as Iran's attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns Brent crude oil jumps above $100 a barrel as Iran's attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns.

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Erie School Board Discusses Jefferson Elementary Incident We have continuing coverage tonight on the situation at Jefferson Elementary School.

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Iraq says at least one killed in Basra port attack as country halts operations at oil ports Iraq says at least one killed in Basra port attack as country halts operations at oil ports.

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Trump pushes economic messages in Kentucky and Ohio as Iran looms large, in photos President Donald Trump spent Wednesday on the campaign trail in Ohio and northern Kentucky. It was a full day on the road as Trump attempted to project economic and political strength even as the war in Iran has scrambled financial…

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Texas man executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago Texas man executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago.

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Pentagon tells Congress the first week of the Iran war cost the US $11.3 billion, an AP source says Pentagon tells Congress the first week of the Iran war cost the US $11.3 billion, an AP source says.

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US will release 172M barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of IEA effort to combat prices US will release 172M barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of IEA effort to combat prices.

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Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries. It’s an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs. Trump and his team have made clear that…

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US launches new trade investigation on foreign support for manufacturers after Supreme Court ruled against prior tariffs US launches new trade investigation on foreign support for manufacturers after Supreme Court ruled against prior tariffs.

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Senators demand answers on school strike in Iran as growing evidence points to US involvement Dozens of Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Trump administration as a growing body of evidence suggests that the U.S. was likely responsible for a strike at an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of…

11.03.2026 23:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

A red fox stows away on cargo ship, traveling from England to US This stowaway truly was sly as a fox. A red fox somehow slipped onto a cargo ship that traveled from Southampton, England, to New York. The animal is now in the Bronx Zoo’s care. The zoo said Wednesday that the…

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Erie 250 Celebration Grant Applications Open Through ECGRA A grant application process is now open to help fund Erie County America 250 PA celebrations. This comes 24 hours after reports that Harborcreek Township Supervisor Steve Oler, a key

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BREAKING: Dog Saved from Underneath Flooded Bridge Emergency crews carried out a successful water rescue operation in Albion, saving several dogs that had fallen into the water. One dog, in particular, had been trapped under a bridge, sparking the intervention of the rescuers.

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The Red Cross gives free smoke detectors with their “Sound The Alarm” Initiative There is a troubling spike in Pennsylvania home fires, and more people are dying in the state than anywhere else in the country. The Red Cross says working smoke alarms

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Erie Sports Commission Launches Marketing Campaign The Erie for the Win marketing campaign is developed in collaboration with Red House Communications. The campaign will highlight the unique landmarks, attractions and sporting facilities of Erie County.

11.03.2026 21:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming Jimmy Carter was against mail-in voting President Donald Trump and members of his administration are claiming that former President Jimmy Carter was against the use of mail-in and absentee ballots, citing a bipartisan 2005 report from the Commission on Federal Election Reform co-chaired by Carter and…

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Trump says he will tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to 'bring prices down' because of Iran conflict Trump says he will tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to 'bring prices down' because of Iran conflict.

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