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Defensive deadline deals

In separate trades, …

In separate trades, the Penguins moved defensemen Simon Despres and Robert Bortuzzo for former Penguin Ben Lovejoy and the Blues’ Ian Cole.
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Care for rural vets

Lawmakers are pushing …

Lawmakers are pushing the Department of Veteran Affairs to improve access to health care to those who live far from VA medical centers.
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Right team, right time

Pirates pitcher Vance …

Pirates pitcher Vance Worley is in a much better place than a year ago, with a new team, new contract and even a new baby.
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Remembering heroes

With emotional links …

With emotional links to the 9/11 attacks, the new executive director for Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial brings passion to the role.
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Preparing students

The “ALICE” program, …

The “ALICE” program, which stands for “Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate,” has become popular among Western Pa. schools.
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Tax on shale-gas drillers would punish industry, Turzai says

By Brad Bumsted 2:44 p.m.

STEELTON — A 5 percent severance tax on shale-gas drilling that Gov. Tom Wolf plans …

Long-term closures at Carnegie interchange on Parkway West to begin 2:48 p.m.

Pittsburgh gas pump prices up nearly 9 cents 12:41 p.m.

DA’s office examining complaint history of Strip District club 12:58 p.m.

Icy roads bring numerous accidents in Western Pa.

Penguins acquire defensemen Lovejoy, Cole in deadline deals

By Jason Mackey 3:27 p.m.

General manager Jim Rutherford got the defensive depth he was looking for. He also created …

Pirates notebook: Hart ‘down a few days’ after cutting foot 2:36 p.m.

Rossi: Fitting in will be Kang’s biggest hurdle

Pitt’s NCAA Tournament hopes take a hit with loss to Wake Forest

Pitt women end regular season with win over Clemson

Bill Gates repeats at top of Forbes’ list of billionaires

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK — The world’s richest person got even richer this year. Forbes said Monday …

Mark Cuban cast as president in ‘Sharknado 3’ 2:12 p.m.

Maggie Smith leaving ‘Downton’ after next season

Sales, income taxes increases expected in Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget

Link to Sept. 11 motivated new chief of nonprofit Friends of Flight 93

Volunteer potters lend time for Empty Bowls Dinner fundraiser

No franchise tag for Steelers’ Worilds

Vigil at site of homicide remembers slain McKeesport plumber

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Teacher conduct under spotlight in Pennsylvania

By Tory N. Parrish
Pennsylvania law bans sexual contact between teachers and students, regardless of students’ ages, but as reports of teacher improprieties surface, experts say school districts must tell staff that inappropriate conduct won’t be tolerated. There are state mandates to train staff …

Fourth suspect shooting death of Homewood security guard turns himself in 3:27 p.m.
DA’s office examining complaint history of Strip District club 12:58 p.m.
Long-term closures at Carnegie interchange on Parkway West to begin 2:48 p.m.
Allentown man to serve up to 9 years for killing restaurant owner in DUI accident 12:46 p.m.

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Westmoreland

Link to Sept. 11 motivated new chief of nonprofit Friends of Flight 93

By Mary Pickels

Henry Scully easily recalls where he was on Sept. 11, 2001. Then an insurance broker in Bermuda, his employer had written the insurance for the World Trade Center. “The first …

Passion for speed fuels Ligonier man’s slippery dash in winter rally
National Weather Service predicts up to 7 inches of snow before Sunday night
Blaze rips through Salem house
Greensburg pair jailed in convenience store robbery 2:47 p.m.
Sutersville denied grant to fix boat ramp

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Business

Shale drilling boom a bust for some Western Pennsylvania towns

By Craig Smith

John Mollenauer has viewed the prosperity raining on western Washington County from the Marcellus shale boom with all the longing of a kid staring through a candy store window. He’s …

Pittsburgh gas pump prices up nearly 9 cents 12:41 p.m.
Tax on shale-gas drillers would punish industry, Turzai says 2:44 p.m.
Bill Gates repeats at top of Forbes’ list of billionaires
Natural gas royalties lawsuit hinges on transaction date
McCandless site set for Wal-Mart supercenter store

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Arts & Entertainment

Antiques show at Oakmont Country Club keeps Kerr Museum going

By Pamela Murphy

It’s been a long, cold winter. But next weekend, antiques enthusiasts will be able to shake off their cabin fever, escape the winter doldrums and enjoy a day at the …

Mark Cuban cast as president in ‘Sharknado 3’ 2:12 p.m.
Maggie Smith leaving ‘Downton’ after next season
Leechburg taiko show will resonate with audience
Review: Radio host Glass’ ‘Two Dancers’ program rewards audience with insight, laughs

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Lifestyles

Former Pirate Tekulve, a heart transplant recipient, speaks at Heart Association gala

By Kate Benz

Former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Kent Tekulve is laughing. In fact, he’s downright jubilant. You’d think he was remembering hilarious locker room antics from the ’79 World Series. But he isn’t. …

Celebrity bartenders pour it on for Drink for Pink in Pittsburgh
Ivy League alumni view ‘Corita Kent’ exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Warhol museum
Paint Your Paws event in Latrobe proves popular
Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Hollywood Party at the Palace marks 10th anniversary

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Featured Commentary

Blaming the right again

By Michelle Malkin
The Department of Homeland Security refuses to release a report on “right-wing” terrorism that somehow found its way into CNN’s hands during the farcical White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism. On its website CNN splashed its big scoop: “DHS …