COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa (TND) — Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, now a Republican presidential candidate, suggested changing the retirement age and other entitlement reformations during a recent town hall in Iowa. Social Security and Medicare benefits, and the retirement age necessary to receive those benefits, have been controversial political topics as the U.S. heads toward the 2024 presidential election. President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump both apparently support the programs.

LITTLETON, Colo. (TND) — Prosecutors in Colorado filed a motion to add 10 new charges against a school bus aide who was recently arrested for abusing a student who has special needs. An 11-page arrest affidavit noted 28-year-old Kiarra Jones, a paraprofessional for Littleton Public Schools, was charged in April with third-degree assault for allegedly assaulting an at-risk child with a disability on a school bus. She was released on a $5,000 surety bond and was ordered not to leave Colorado, according to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — A news reporter that tried asking a Florida mayor about the homeless problem had his microphone shoved away and told to "back off." The reporter, who works for WPEC, questioned Mayor Keith James about the growing homeless problem in downtown West Palm Beach. Shoppers, merchants and people who work in the area have told WPEC over and over the situation is out of control. Homeless panhandlers constantly badger people for money, snatch food off plates on sidewalk tables, hover over customers at ATMs and otherwise disrupt day to day life downtown.

SOMERSET CO, Pa (WJAC) — As we honor the 40 brave men and women who were on board United Airlines Flight 93 twenty years ago, and whose heroic actions to take control of the plane from al Qaeda terrorists who hijacked it saved countless lives, we share the story of one of those brave flight attendants who was from Pennsylvania. Lorraine Bay had decades of experience as a United Airlines flight attendant, but September 11, 2001 would be the last day she’d take a flight.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot during an attempted robbery or carjacking, the NFL team said Sunday night. The 23-year-old former Alabama player was taken to a hospital with what the team called non-life-threatening injuries. The team said in a statement staff members were with Robinson at the hospital. Coach Ron Rivera said he had been with Robinson. “He is in good spirits and wanted me to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers & support,” Rivera said on Twitter.

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WASHINGTON (TND) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday the U.S. recently decided to withhold crucial weapons from Israel, saying the move has no bearing on its “ironclad” support of the Jewish state. U.S. officials were believed to have paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week to send a “political message” to the country. Defense officials reportedly worried Israel could use the weapons in an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police in suburban Philadelphia say a thief made off with rare and valuable books from a used bookstore, including a rare edition of "To Kill A Mockingbird." Baldwin Book's Barn manager Fred Dannaway says the thief took at least 20 rare books from a case at the front of the West Chester-area bookstore. Dannaway says the thief didn't touch money in the register and left behind other expensive books displayed on a nearby counter.

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — For the past year, we've had numerous stories about people struggling in these difficult times -- even those just trying to keep a positive outlook. We've also told you about many who have confronted adversity - and found a way to keep going. We'll tell you off the top, this is the story of a welder and an artist and how he's combined those talents along with life lessons to create works of hope and inspiration.

JAPAN (WKRC) - Six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Takeru Kobayashi has announced his retirement from competitive eating due to health concerns. According to USA Today, the 46-year-old made the shocking announcement in Netflix's "Hack Your Health - The Secrets of Your Gut," which, according to the outlet, is a documentary which explores how food and gut health relates to one's healthiness overall. "I’ve decided to retire from competitive eating.