WASHINGTON (TCS) — Though North Carolina Congressman Dan Bishop may be exiting the Beltway, he’s certainly not afraid to leave marks on the way out. The candidate for attorney general in his home state was on social media Monday to criticize the Biden administration for a federal power play on states. Six business days after agreeing – thereby settling a federal lawsuit – to dissolve and disband the Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Monday the reconvening of the Election Threats Task Force, created in June 2021.

PITTSBURGH (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released the team's 2024 schedule on Wednesday night as part of the NFL's schedule release event. Pittsburgh will open the season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. The Steelers' home opener is scheduled for Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers. One of the highlights from the NFL schedule release was the announcement that the league has partnered with Netflix to stream two games on Christmas Day.

LOGAN TOWNSHIP -- Betty Jean Shade's murder is something former investigators won't forget, and it's now featured in a Netflix series about FBI profiling. "Shade was last seen alive on First Avenue in Altoona on Tuesday, May 29. She left her babysitting job around 10 that night and proceeded to walk home to 1410 Fourth Street about a mile away," former 6 News reporter Barbara Allen said in 1979. Allen and former 6 News photographer Larry Field covered the story, and Field said he still remembers everything about it.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Deer hunting remains one of Pennsylvania’s most popular outdoor activities and has a huge economic impact. After years of controversy, the state's Game Commission says the deer population is now showing stable numbers. In a recent report to the state legislature, the head of Pennsylvania’s Game Commission says the number of deer harvested by hunters during the 2022-23 season was up 12-percent, and the deer are getting bigger.

PHILADELPHIA (TND) — Sesame Workshop, the producer of the television series Sesame Street, is disavowing an Elmo figure participating in a campaign event for President Joe Biden. A costumed version of the “Sesame Street” star danced in a drum line before Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a rally Wednesday in Philadelphia. Sesame Workshop denied responsibility for the Elmo appearance in a statement to The National Desk. Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.