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Pennsylvanians celebrate return of native son

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Western Pennsylvanians are celebrating Wednesday after the release of American history teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian labor camp in exchange for an unnamed Russian citizen. ... Read More.

Poll: Voters approve of Trumps deportations, oppose renaming Gulf of Mexico

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Americans favor recognizing only male and female sexes and deporting immigrants in the country illegally but oppose pardoning all Jan. 6 defendants and renaming the Gulf of Mexico,... Read More.

Lawmaker proposes bill to buy, rename Greenland as Red, White, and Blueland

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

A federal lawmaker wants President Donald Trump to buy Greenland and rename, but his bill to allow the purchase hasn't attracted any co-sponsors yet. ... Read More.

Senate narrowly confirms Tulsi Gabbard to lead national intelligence

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

With a 52-48 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence, one of the closest confirmations of all President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. ... Read More.

WATCH: Will RFK Jr. Be Confirmed by the U.S. Senate?

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a tough confirmation vote in the Senate to lead the Food and Drug Administration. ... Read More.

Jury convicts former Speaker Madigan on 10 corruption-related charges

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 corruption-related charges, but found not guilty of an overarching racketeering conspiracy. ... Read More.

Madigan jurors deadlocked on 12 counts, reach decision on 17

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) –Jurors in Michael Madigan's corruption trial told the judge Wednesday that they were deadlocked on 12 counts filed by federal prosecutors. ... Read More.

Department of Education asks NCAA to restore records for female athletes

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump's Department of Education wants the National Collegiate Athletic Association to restore records and awards for female athletes. ... Read More.

California state agency outlines historical wildfire causes, possible policy failures

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

California’s nonpartisan analysis office has outlined significant issues in historical wildfire policies, implicitly highlighting the state’s role in the devastating Southern California wildfires. ... Read More.

Yost wants JobsOhio to use liquor profits for child care, job skills, incentives

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants a private, non-profit group to give nearly $1 billion to workforce initiatives in exchange for receiving the state's profits on liquor sales. ... Read More.