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Record-breaking cold —and …

Record-breaking cold —and leftover ice and snow from Thursday — caused numerous problems this morning in Pittsburgh.
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Not a wise move

As Secretary of …

As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton’s home email system left her messages, and government secrets, vulnerable to hackers.
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Looking good

Penguins defensemen Ben …

Penguins defensemen Ben Lovejoy and Derrick Pouliot looked comfortable in their first game together, and the pairing could stick.
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Man on the scene

Pitt instructor Michael …

Pitt instructor Michael Meyer didn’t plan on writing about a historical transformation in China until he was there to witness it.
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‘Pretty spectacular’

Three adventurous kayakers …

Three adventurous kayakers — all professionals — record an Ohiopyle State Park first by successfully navigating Cucumber Falls.
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Weather continues to cause crashes, public transportation delays

By Megan Guza 10:52 a.m.

Leftover snow and ice caused a number of minor crashes during Friday’s morning commute. A …

Unemployment rate continues to drop as U.S. adds 295K jobs 9:33 a.m.

Power outage shutters several Pitt campus buildings 8:33 a.m.

Federal jury says gas company shorted owners on royalties

Federal judge dismisses complaint against foreclosure property management company 9:23 a.m.

Polamalu could be next in long line of Steelers greats given unceremonial exit

By Mark Kaboly

It might not be the most popular decision to cut face-of-the-franchise players seemingly a year …

Rossi: Kang would benefit from less attention

Pitt women make early exit from ACC tourney

Gorman: PIAAs a good time to roll ‘Dice

North Hills’ Curry ends curse at PIAA Class AAA tournament

Ligonier-based group sponsors rafting adventures to help ease veterans’ anxiety

By Nicole Chynoweth 7:32 a.m.

His thirst for adventure and exploration gone, the Army veteran struggled with deep anxiety and …

Reports: Actor Ford seriously injured in small-plane crash in L.A.

Pittsburgh chess tournament likely to include pair of grandmasters 7:32 a.m.

Skater skirts and dresses look to heat up the spring

Heyl: Wolf aide tangoes past the truth 7:32 a.m.

Loose barges on Monongahela River highlight woes of winter’s end

Play-in games provide welcome opportunity for WPIAL hoop teams

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is planning a summer to remember

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Pittsburgh chess tournament likely to include pair of grandmasters

By Matthew Santoni 7:32 a.m.
Two heavyweights of the competitive chess world, a pair of grandmasters from the former USSR, could meet this weekend at the Continental Chess Association’s 2015 Pittsburgh Open at the Wyndham Garden Pittsburgh Airport. Gata Kamsky, a New York resident who …

Weather continues to cause crashes, public transportation delays 10:52 a.m.
Power outage shutters several Pitt campus buildings 8:33 a.m.
Minority employment report: Diversified workforce lacking in Western Pa. 7:32 a.m.
Loose barges on Monongahela River highlight woes of winter’s end 7:32 a.m.

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Ligonier-based group sponsors rafting adventures to help ease veterans’ anxiety

By Nicole Chynoweth 7:32 a.m.

His thirst for adventure and exploration gone, the Army veteran struggled with deep anxiety and depression. “I’ve always been active, and then with these conditions, I shied away from being …

Over the falls — Cucumber Falls that is — go 3 kayakers in Ohiopyle 10:42 a.m.
Hempfield man charged with giving gun to teen girl
Westmoreland County Drug Overdose Task Force gets $9K to buy heroin antidote 10:32 a.m.
PennDOT to preview Route 119 project in East Huntingdon 7:32 a.m.
April 4 egg hunt kicks off Greensburg park activities

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Business

Wolf reverses Corbett, says deal between Highmark, UPMC doesn’t limit continuity of care to very ill

By Alex Nixon
Gov. Tom Wolf reversed a decision by his predecessor Thursday, making it easier for Highmark Inc. insurance subscribers to stay with their UPMC doctors. The move by Wolf, a Democrat, settles a disagreement between UPMC and Highmark over a provision …

Alcoa may close or sell some aluminium plants to cut costs 10:48 a.m.
Apple to replace AT&T in Dow 10:00 a.m.
Unemployment rate continues to drop as U.S. adds 295K jobs 9:33 a.m.
Minority employment report: Diversified workforce lacking in Western Pa. 7:32 a.m.
Big banks’ levels of capital strong, Federal Reserve finds

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Arts & Entertainment

Pitt instructor witnesses history in China’s ‘Wasteland’

By Rege Behe

Michael Meyer didn’t plan on writing about the end of an era in China. He just happened to be teaching English in Manchuria when seismic changes started to manifest. “The …

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is planning a summer to remember
Reports: Actor Ford seriously injured in small-plane crash in L.A.
Review: ‘Chappie’ chafes, and not in a good way
Review: ‘Maps to the Stars’ gets lost in Hollywood’s cosmic depravity
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre serves up 3 masters’ works with ‘Premieres’
‘How I Learned’ conjures Pittsburgh playwright Wilson through stories

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Lifestyles

Skater skirts and dresses look to heat up the spring

By JoAnne Klimovich Harrop

A hot trend with ice appeal is the skater skirt. And you don’t have to be Olympic bronze-medalist Gracie Gold to look good in it. Skater skirts and dresses are …

Fashion FYI: Meet designer Dye in Lawrenceville at Glitter & Grit show
Nonstop flights offered to Bahamas from Pittsburgh
CMU grad’s FunBites make healthy food appeal to kids
KitchenWise: Getting al dente right improves pasta dishes

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Hillary’s latest cover-up

By Katie Pavlich
The candidacy of the left’s only hope to win the White House in 2016 is shaping up to be a scandal-ridden disaster. And it’s only March. But whom are we kidding? Was anything less really expected from Hillary Clinton? This …