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In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Wilson Watira offered his hand when he met his political rival at a funeral, gesturing for a proper handshake. The man didn’t want contact, instead folding a piece of ...
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian clashes, but more fighting and abuse alleged
Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in southern Sweida ...
All-Star Game’s first tiebreaking swing-off lifts NL over AL
Paul Skenes, the first pitcher to start the All-Star Game each of his first two seasons, struck out Gleyber Torres and Riley ...
Native American radio stations at risk as Congress looks to cut $1B in public broadcasting funding
Dozens of Native American radio stations across the country vital to tribal communities will be at risk of going off the air ...
UN council authorizes continuing vigilance of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Red Sea shipping
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday authorized continued reporting on attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi ...
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including ...
Boardman superintendent says owed mall property tax won’t impact school budget
First News is taking a look at how the Kohan Group’s failure to pay could affect Boardman Local Schools, as 60% of all property taxes in Boardman go to the schools.
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal
The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal, two European diplomats ...
Former Steelers, YSU quarterback visits the valley
SPRINGFIELD TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – Former Youngstown State and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Cliff Stoudt was in the valley on Tuesday for a fundraiser for the Youngstown State University Women’s ...
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts
Senate Republicans on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump’s request to cancel some $9 billion in previously approved ...
Bernie Kosar and Brian Sipe weigh in on Browns new dome and QB race
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKBN) – Former Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Bernie Kosar and Brian Sipe were in the valley on ...
Still no AC at International Towers, local group helps tenants cool off
The Mahoning Valley Freedom Fighters were out in downtown Youngstown on Tuesday to help the people in International Towers ...