NEW YORK (AP) — A former top U.S. agricultural official cast Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain at his bribery trial Friday, saying he tried to stop him from disrupting an unusual sudden monopoly that developed five years ago over the certification of meat exported to Egypt. A Manhattan federal court jury heard the official, Ted McKinney, recount a brief phone call he received from the Democrat in 2019 soon after New Jersey businessman Wael Hana was granted the sole right to certify that meat exported to Egypt from the United States conformed to Islamic dietary requirements.

A 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition died after reportedly drinking Panera Bread's new “charged lemonade” drink. A large cup contains more caffeine than cans of Red Bull and Monster Energy drinks combined, according to the lawsuit. The suit was filed on behalf of the New Jersey parents of Sarah Katz. The legal complaint, which was filed Monday, calls the beverage a “dangerous energy drink" and argues that Panera failed to appropriately warn consumers about its ingredients.

INDIANA CO, Pa (WJAC) — Indiana University of Pennsylvania announced that it will begin issuing refunds to eligible students next week, the week of April 6. University officials say refunds will be issued to any applicable students for housing, dining and parking fees. "Please be aware that not all students will receive refunds. If you have a balance due on your account or if you have not paid a fee or not paid it in full, you will either not receive a refund or not receive a full refund,"

The Huntingdon County Humane Society is asking for help after officials say more than 60 cats were removed from a Huntingdon cat sanctuary over Labor Day weekend, including 38 that were found living in a moving van.HUNTINGDON BORO, Pa. (WJAC) — The cats were found living in deplorable conditions while in the care of Rose Cottage Cat Sanctuary Inc. after the Huntingdon Borough police and Huntingdon Borough Code Enforcement received complaints, officials say.

ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) -- The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign is a fixture of the holiday season. Bell ringers wait outside popular stores for donations to help those within the community. This year, Salvation Army representatives from the region said a late start has them well-behind where they normally in fundraising this time of year. The campaign is the non-profits largest fundraiser, helping them provide social services, meals and support for the needy year-round.