The head of the UN Refugee Agency told Reuters on Saturday that almost 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the war, with many more staying behind and enduring Russia's attack.
But one man originally from Elk County has an organization that helps children in international conflicts.
This war will severely impact future generations of Ukrainians, but Nathan Schmidt is trying to help the next generation endure this traumatic time in their young lives.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier won't play again this season.
Yet he remains very much a part of the team even after injuring his spine against Cincinnati last month.
Shazier attended practice on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing spine stabilization surgery on Dec. 6.
Shazier posted a photo on Instagram from the team's indoor training facility as Pittsburgh prepared to host Jacksonville in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The much-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed due to Tyson's health, Netflix announced Friday. "Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned," Netflix noted in a post shared on X. "Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks." Tyson suffered a medical episode on a plane from Miami to Los Angeles Monday.
A Somerset County man is one of several Americans facing more than a decade in prison on a Caribbean Island.
This after custom officials found hunting ammunition accidentally left in their luggage, violating a relatively new law there.
The situation recently making national headlines after the same thing happened to an Oklahoma man.
Both families now unsure when they'll be reunited.
NBC’s Sam Brock spoke with their fathers.
It was the 40th birthday celebration for Ryan Watson, of Oklahoma, celebrated with his wife Valerie and two other couples that went from bliss, to torture, in an instant:
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick believes the hit that ended Browns running back Nick Chubb’s season on Monday night was unfortunate but not dirty.
Fitzpatrick dove at Chubb’s legs in an effort to stop the Cleveland star near the Pittsburgh goal line early in the second quarter of what eventually became a 26-22 Steelers victory.
Chubb had Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb on his back when Fitzpatrick struck Chubb’s left leg.
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House on Friday for a visit with President Joe Biden and walked away with a pair of the president's aviator sunglasses and a greater respect for the office.
“I love the merch," he said, taking off the glasses during a quick appearance at the White House daily press briefing following his visit with Biden. Hamill, 72, famous for playing Luke Skywalker, kidded with reporters that he'd take a few questions — as long as they weren't about “Star Wars.
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A local group of evangelists are heading to Harrisburg this weekend for a Bible reading marathon.
For the third year in a row, the Way of Truth Ministries from Altoona will be helping to read the Bible, from front to back, on the steps of the state capitol building.
The group says lawmakers, passersby and volunteers can also participate.
The goal is for the Bible to be read continuously, from beginning to end, over the course of several days to show lawmakers their commitment to God's word.
DETROIT (AP) — Sidney Crosby became the 15th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ crucial 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
“This is a team sport — that’s what we signed up for and that’s why we love this game,” Crosby said. “Maybe you get certain milestones that get you to reflect a little more, but right now I’m just thinking about our situation and what we still need to do.
Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — More delays are looming in the plans to convert a former, county owned nursing home in Centre County into an office complex.
Officials say remnants of hazardous materials may still be on site.
The Centre Crest building in Bellefonte is more than 80 years old and, until a few years ago, was a county operated nursing home.
It’s now vacant and the county is looking to consolidate its offices, human services and other departments.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man accused of stabbing two security guards who stopped him from stealing merchandise from a department store in Philadelphia - killing one and critically injuring the other - has been charged with murder and several other counts, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Tyrone Tunnell, 30, was being held without bail and a preliminary hearing in his case will be held within two weeks. Prosecutors said they did not know if he has an attorney.