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Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address amid campus tumult, declining Black support

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday told Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza have been heartbreaking. “I support peaceful nonviolent protest," he told students at the all-male, historically Black college, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders on top of their black graduation robes. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.

Owner of State College's Honeybaked Ham Company Receives Anonymous Letter

STATE COLLEGE/CENTRE COUNTY, Pa — Joe Beddall, the Owner of Honeybaked Ham Company in State College said he wasn’t going to raise his indoor dining capacity in an interview last week, despite Governor Wolf announcing the option to increase to 75% in April. “My main concern is making sure my staff and my customers remain safe, so I won’t be going to 75% percent to be honest with you and it's not as critical to me as making sure, as this thing goes on, that everybody is safe,” Beddall said last week.

Powerball, Mega Millions tickets can now be purchased online

MIDDLETOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Friday that players can now purchase tickets for the Powerball and Mega Millions games online through the lottery's iLottery platform. “We are excited to announce that we are now selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Selling lottery tickets online is a big part of our effort to appeal to new customers and meet our players where they already are — which is online.

Scene cleared after bomb threat reported at Hershey's Chocolate World

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Authorities have evacuated Chocolate World after staff reported concerns to 911 about a bomb threat. According to Dauphin County officials, the situation was reported at 3:25 p.m. Staff states that the building has been evacuated as a precaution. Derry Township Police Department are currently leading the investigation with the help of Dauphin County Sheriff's bomb-sniffing dogs. This is a developing story. Stay with CBS 21 News in Harrisburg for more details.

Shop 'n Save bakes thousands of cookies for Groundhog Day

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Groundhog Day is two days away and those in Jefferson County have been busy preparing. Workers at Shop 'n Save in Punxsutawney have been baking groundhog cookies since the beginning of the year. "It's been hard to keep up and keep the table full because we sell so many of them," said Bakery Manager Karen Love. "Once we start making groundhog cookies, that's what is selling." Love said for the last 20 years, the store has been making cookies as part of the town's celebration.