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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton issued a joint statement with two Pennsylvania mayors regarding the United Steelworkers’ position on the proposed acquisition of U. S. Steel. “USW leadership is putting jobs at risk with its actions, plain and simple,” said the joint statement from Melton, North Braddock Mayor Cletus Lee and West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly.

The two heavyweight rivals return to Riyadh with Usyk's three titles on the line.

Charlotte, a green sea turtle, was hit by a boat back in 2008. This left it with an affliction colloquially referred to as the “bubble butt,” a kind of floating syndrome that makes it impossible for a turtle to dive. Most sea turtles suffering from issues like this simply die at sea, since the condition leaves them stranded at the surface where they can’t forage, sleep, and avoid predators like sharks.

The Gyroor C1S is a great choice for those looking into getting a scooter but don't feel comfortable standing

A few easy changes can turn your home into a safer, more welcoming place for holiday visitors -- while helping you stay sane.

On May 2, 2008, the Chaitén volcano in Chile awoke with unexpected fury after more than 9,000 years of dormancy. The eruption blasted rocks and ash a dozen miles into the air, and then heavy rainfall swept the fallen debris up in immense mudflows. A river of rubble carved a destructive path through the nearby town of Chaitén before surging into the sea.