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Two jets collide at Idaho air show

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 19

Deal reached to end commuter railstrike in New York City NEW YORK — Negotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North America’s largest commuter rail system to a standstill. The deal between the Long Island Rail Road and union leaders was announced on Monday. The two sides had bargained for years before the strike began Saturday. The shutdown has forced roughly 250,000 commuters who ride the system each weekday to work from home or find alternate routes to and from the city. New York’s governor says service will start back up beginning Tuesday at ...

Downtown Youngstown entertainment venues rebound financially

YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned entertainment facilities started the year off strong with a $300,448 operating surplus during the first quarter — the fourth-best January-March in its history — rebounding from a $484,728 loss in 2025. “It’s a great start for the year,” said Eric Ryan, ...

Trump team prepares indictment against Castro

MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. One of the people told the AP that the potential indictment is connected to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of four planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro was defense minister at the time. All three people spoke on the condition of anonymity because ...

Yo Nights! set at amp all summer

2026 WESBANCO COMMUNITY SERIES AT THE YO AMP SCHEDULE All events will be at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, unless specified otherwise. Times and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. June 19 — Juneteenth Drone Show June 20 — YO Nights! featuring Y-Town Artists with Downtown Business Takeover: Twisted Roots July 2 — YO Nights! featuring RDNA with Downtown Business Takeover: The Federal July 5 — Ignite the Night Youngstown featuring Youngstown Symphony Orchestra July 17 — YO Nights! featuring Geo C & ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 16

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at closer ties BEIJING — President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China. The president spoke to reporters Friday as he flew back on Air Force One. Trump’s Republican administration has authorized the sale, but it has yet to proceed. Some Republicans in Congress expressed displeasure at the president’s comments on weapons to Taiwan. China opposes the deal and has suggested that Washington’s relationship ...