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Peyton Manning vs Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos go head to head for Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California on Sunday but the quarterback matchup alone has been buzzing all over the internet. 26-year-old Newton was in 4th grade when 39-year-old Manning entered the NFL but that doesn't mean he doesn't have experience. The former Auburn star could become the first quarterback and second player to win a Heisman Trophy, college football national championship, NFL MVP award and earn a Super Bowl ring.

America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

VAN HORN, Texas (AP) — Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company on Sunday. Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA's early astronaut corps. But he wasn't picked for the 1963 class. Dwight, now 90, went through a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space on a roughly 10-minute flight.

Good grief! Here's how to see 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free this year

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — "Good grief!" It may be frustrating that "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" isn't airing on network television again this year, but there's still a way to watch the Halloween classic for free. Fans of the series will be able to watch the special on Apple TV+ for a limited time. The subscription service acquired the rights in 2020. Subscribers can watch at any time but non-subscribers can stream on Oct.

Johnstown Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

Johnstown Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking NewsWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:29:03 GMT (1717583343988) Section - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 BELLWOOD-ANTIS BLUE DEVILS hace 4 años ICC football teams preparing for anythingBELLWOOD -- Despite what the upcoming fall sports seasons look like amid the Coronavirus pandemic, The ICC hosted its football media day today at Bellwood-Antis High School. Many conferences are yet to make decisions as to which model they will.

Man identified in robbery of woman leaving pharmacy

ALTOONA – Police have identified the man they said robbed a 73-year-old woman of her diabetic medication earlier this week. Altoona police said they have a warrant for Scott Borgess. They said he’s the man seen in surveillance video at Thompson's Pharmacy before approaching the victim as she left the store. Police said the woman, walking with a cane, picked up a prescription mid-afternoon from the pharmacy. She reported the man asked her several times about her disability and if she needed help.

Mock drowning suprises swimmers during Windber Recreation Pool's Water Safety Day

Windber, Pa. (WJAC) — Friday afternoon, it was just a normal day at Windber Recreation Pool in Somerset County. That was until local EMTs, paramedics, lifeguards, and pool managers came together to simulate a possible drowning. Organizers called it "Water Safety Day" to demonstrate what would happen in the case of a real water emergency. "I hope it helps everybody. The lifeguards to know what could happen, and to always be aware, and the public.

Texas man paints entire house his favorite color, pink

PFLUGERVILLE, Tx. — A Texas neighborhood isn't so tickled pink about a new addition to the area. But the homeowner, Emilio Rodriguez, doesn't care what you or anyone else thinks. Rodriguez purchased the home in Plugerville, Texas, in November. He says he was strategic when on the hunt for a new house. "No HOA. No HOA. I preplanned this specifically because of that reason, so when people get mad I explain there is no HOA here,"

'She has a grasp of everything:' DuBois teen recognized as nation's top youth bowler

Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — A local bowler has been recognized for recording the highest average in the nation. With a bowling average of 236, Melia Mitskavich, of DuBois, took home the title of highest average in the nation for a second straight year. Mitskavich comes from a bowling family: her mom, Jackie, was an elite bowler at Penn State but her mom says she never had an expectation of Melia to follow in her footsteps.

Bedford Co. man charged after being witnessed shooting, killing cat with pellet gun

Bedford County, PA (WJAC) — State police in Bedford County say a Riddlesburg man is facing charges of animal cruelty after another man allegedly witnessed him shooting and killing a woman's cat with a pellet gun. According to the affidavit, troopers were dispatched to a residence along Paris Road, in Broad Top Township, in December to investigate an alleged animal cruelty complaint. Troopers say the woman reported that one of her cats had been shot and killed by 35-year-old Shane Rickabaugh.

Little Rock Nine: Where are they now?

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) -- 60 years ago today, nine African-American students entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was the first time students of color were permitted on campus after the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation of schools was unconstitutional. Two days before the students were finally able to enter the school, they were faced by a large mob that became violent. 1,000 people cursed and fought against the students being in the same classrooms as white students.