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Biography

Currently a breaking news writer (and proud #Unipresser) for the storied UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL (UPI.com), which has it's daily syndicates like McClatchy Company's string of newspapers at all corners of the U.S., Yahoo! platforms, Breitbart, MSN and others. I can die happy knowing I once worked for a print paper in the dying print paper business. I was once Content Manager of but now "sometimes reporter" @ NorthcentralPA.com, which is the biggest digital news room in central Pennsylvania. Previously of The Daily Item (CNHI) in Sunbury, PA and currently based in Williamsport (home of Little League World Series), I'll dabble in politics from time-to-time as I've done the last 20 years when duty calls. Recently, in 2024 I was communications director for Pennsylvania's Democratic nominee for state Treasurer, and press secretary in 2022 for a rural PA congressional nominee.

Content

Total articles 10796

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  Maryland senator not allowed to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador prison

  By Allen Cone Verified, Chris Benson Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Stepfather: mom who drowned 7-year-old suffered mental health issues, lost it over immigration

  By Chris Benson Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Third top Pentagon official on leave after DoD's Signal group chat security breach

  By Chris Benson Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

United Press International (UPI)