By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al-Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has…
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UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment
By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since the…
By SEUNG MIN KIM and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her…
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas’ top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and…
The Reading Police Department is investigating a recent incident of vandalism at a northwest Reading park. Police were alerted to the vandalism after posts showing…
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 30 more closings in a bankruptcy filing on Friday.…
Honey Brook Community Library is expanding. To better serve the growing community the Honey Brook Community Library embarked on a capital campaign to expand and…
Regulating so-called ghost guns could help Reading keep the untraceable firearms off the streets, said Brandon Flood of CeaseFirePA. “When it comes to ghost guns,…
AMBLER – Gov. Josh Shapiro returned to his native Montgomery County on Monday with a purpose: to campaign on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris.…
Avery Newmark | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) It turns out there might be a scientific reason behind women needing extra “beauty sleep.” Studies show, on…
Berks County readers have met the challenge to help one lucky shelter pet find a forever home simply by reading books. For the second year…
The Berks County Community Foundation has elected two new members to its leadership board. The foundation serves as a civic leader for the region by…
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish…
An unprecedented number of great egrets — large, white wading birds from the South — have descended upon Lake Ontelaunee within the past week. Rudy…
Citing concerns about the use of “equity, diversity and inclusion” on its website, Kutztown School Board voted 5 – 3 against approving an agreement with…
The Berks County sheriff’s office is seeking the following fugitives: John-Michael Holcombe • John-Michael Holcombe, 25, whose last known address was in Philadelphia, is wanted…