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JUNEAU, Alaska (TND) — A cruise ship worker was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after he attacked three people with a pair of medical scissors aboard the vessel, according to a prosecutor. The U.S. attorney's office on Tuesday identified the man as 35-year-old Ntando Sogoni, 35, of South Africa. A news release noted he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction. According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, Sogoni was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle on Sunday.

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ELK COUNTY, Pa — People who live and work around Benezette are gearing up for an annual tradition that is also a vital part of their economy: elk mating season. Despite elk living in the area for centuries, the Rocky Mountain elk were not always part of the area’s ecosystem. The indigenous species, the Eastern elk, were hunted to extinction in 1877. The Rocky Mountain species was brought in many years ago, and through careful stewardship, their herd now numbers around 1,500.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation. The Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims for the week ending April 27 was 208,000, the same as the previous week. That's the fewest since mid-February. The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the weekly volatility, fell by 3,500 to 210,000.

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Bird-in-Hand Family Inn will reopen on Tuesday after an explosion destroyed much of the property in December, the family-owned business announced Monday. READ MORE: "It was just this tremendous boom," Lancaster Co. community rallies after deadly inn explosion Guests can reserve suites in the Pool Building, which the business said was undamaged in the fire. The Inn offers standard or deluxe queen rooms, king rooms, junior suites and family suites inside the Pool Building.

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Clearfield County coroner Kim Shaffer-Snyder has identified the passenger of a Pontiac Grand Prix who was killed early Friday morning when a car collided with a deer in Union Township. Investigators say the crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. Friday as the driver of the Pontiac, a 28-year-old Luthersburg man, was traveling eastbound on Rockton Mountain Highway. Police say a deer reportedly entered the roadway and was struck by the car.

Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — A local barbershop in Johnstown has partnered with the city police department to provide free haircuts for students in need. “A haircut goes a long way and it’s not a big deal for me to give it away but it’s a huge deal for someone to get it.” “Barbers and Gents” in downtown Johnstown is making sure every student looks their very best going back to school.

EAGLE PASS, Texas (WOAI) — You've likely heard about the floating barrier in the Rio Grande, but what you might not have heard about is the metal disks in between each buoy. The disks with serrated edges are at the center of new controversy, and their intent changes depending on who you ask. Some opponents have referred to them as circular saws. Rep. Joaquin Castro got to see them up close earlier this month after leading a group of Democratic lawmakers on a border visit.

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — If you attend any services throughout Memorial Day weekend, you will most likely see honor guards present. However, in recent years, there have been some reports around the country of local units struggling with recruitment. One honor guard unit traveled to a number of churches on Sunday in Centre County to give their salute, and will do so again on Memorial Day. "Attention! Prepare to fire,"