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US soldiers killed by Iran identified

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war. The Defense Department said in a statement that Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan in Friday’s attacks. Feehan, a first lieutenant, will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. ...

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks

Business

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount’s pending buyout of Warner last week — alleging that such a combination would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers, particularly moviegoers and cable customers across the U.S. The states’ top prosecutors called on Warner and Paramount to not ...

Hubbard council to start recording meetings

Local News

HUBBARD — City residents who cannot make it to future council meetings will have the chance to catch them from wherever, thanks to a camera that was purchased years ago. Council President Mike Mogg said before Monday’s meeting that a camera has been set up and is working, making its debut during caucus and the meeting that followed. Mogg said the camera was initially purchased during the COVID-19 years because officials had plans to stream meetings so people could keep in touch with the city’s activities. “It never got activated; finally, somebody brought it up about a year ...

Schwebel’s workers outline concerns with company

Local News

YOUNGSTOWN — Sherrod Brown said Monday afternoon that he wasn’t delivering solutions to Schwebel Baking Company’s workers and retirees in the aftermath of its impending closure. The former U.S. senator, who is seeking a return to the Senate this November, said he wanted to understand ...

US reports 10 consecutive nights of strikes on Iran

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed bombings followed the death of another American service member, and came after Iran launched attacks on American allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, home of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. U.S. Central Command said on social media that the latest strikes “are designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” in the strait. Even as the U.S. and ...

Clinic vaccinates Valley pups

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WARREN — Wanting to make sure that dogs receive their rabies and other needed shots, the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project and the Newton Falls Animal Hospital teamed up over the weekend to provide the shots for free. Jason Cooke, founder of Healthy Hearts and Paws, said a dog vaccine clinic ...