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Greece shifts leftward

The Syriza party …

The Syriza party won a clear victory in austerity-weary Greece’s national elections on Sunday in a historic first for a radical left-wing party.
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Picking up the pieces

Homestead has begun …

Homestead has begun recovering from a Friday fire that wiped out a portion of East Eighth Avenue, with damage exceeding $2 million.
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The cost of morality

While paying the …

While paying the price of student-athletes’ cost of attendance is seen as a “moral” obligation, worries remain.
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Classroom conundrum

Enrollment at Western …

Enrollment at Western Pa.’s Catholic schools continues to shrink, though some suburban schools are seeing reasons for hope.
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Turning it around

After much of …

After much of her Pitt career was filled with “some bad and ugly” times, senior guard Brianna Kiesel is enjoying “the good.”
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Winter weather advisory for Western Pa. in effect until Monday afternoon

By Aaron Aupperlee 1:03 p.m.
The National Weather Service encourages drivers to go slow and be patient during Monday’s commute as a snow …

Exit poll: Greece’s anti-bailout Syriza party wins election 2:57 p.m.

Pittsburgh police seek North Side carjacking suspect 2:12 p.m.

Water trucked in to fight remote Findlay warehouse fire

30 Filipino police commandos killed in clash with rebels

Crosby, Malkin dazzle fellow All-Stars

By Jason Mackey

COLUMBUS, Ohio Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin might be absent, but they’re not forgotten. Not …

Defensive lineman commits to PSU during campus visit 12:12 p.m.

Fleury’s relay team struggles in NHL skills competition

Starkey: Rinaldo doesn’t belong in NHL

Cal U women’s basketball team, students share grief before game

Exit poll: Greece’s anti-bailout Syriza party wins election

By The Associated Press 2:57 p.m.

ATHENS, Greece — The anti-bailout Syriza party won a clear victory in austerity-weary Greece’s national …

State’s no-bid contracts with private law firms prompt scrutiny 1:47 p.m.

Doctor urges W.Pa. parents to notice measles signs, stresses importance of vaccines 12:13 p.m.

‘I almost left here’ says Highland Park woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria 12:13 p.m.

Suburban Catholic schools grow in Western Pennsylvania 12:13 p.m.

Lure of tuition aid, gifts draw college students to ‘sugar daddy’ sites

Ambridge native attemps to build college baseball coaching career at tiniest of outposts

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘My Fair Lady’ a steep climb

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Commander: City police working to improve accountability

By Brian Bowling

Pittsburgh police are taking steps to improve their accountability, including the establishment of an Office of Professional Responsibility, police Cmdr. Eric Holmes said Saturday during the 17th Summit Against Racism. …

Winter weather advisory for Western Pa. in effect until Monday afternoon 1:03 p.m.
Long-term solution for wastewater disposal eludes shale gas industry 1:47 p.m.
Lure of tuition aid, gifts draw college students to ‘sugar daddy’ sites 1:47 p.m.
‘Line is definitely blurry,’ state police say of dating websites and prostitution 1:47 p.m.

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Westmoreland

Woman killed in Washington Township crash

By Jodi Weigand

One woman was killed and two injured in a head-on collision Saturday evening along Route 66 in Washington Township. According to police, Jeannie M. Heltion, 57, of Washington Township was …

Former Ligonier Township supervisor’s case heads to trial
Geyer Performing Arts Center hosts AAFC production of ‘Murder on the Nile’
Westmoreland firefighters get training to save pets
Fayette County relies on Westmoreland response team for pet rescues
Man’s body found in car in Forbes State Forest

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Business

Long-term solution for wastewater disposal eludes shale gas industry

By David Conti 1:47 p.m.

Defining wastewater disposal in the Marcellus shale fields has been a moving target. Drillers initially sent millions of gallons to public water treatment plants, until regulators said the plants were …

Energy industry says it’s on top of methane leaks, but environmentalists want oversight
Former athletes open businesses
Workarounds exist for battery woes
Password change can block hackers from wireless cameras
Typewriters back in style, keeping repair shops busy

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Arts & Entertainment

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘My Fair Lady’ a steep climb

By Alice T. Carter

Staging “My Fair Lady” is like climbing a mountain, says Ted Pappas. “It’s a very tall mountain, but a beautiful mountain.” Pappas, the producing artistic director at Pittsburgh Public Theater, …

Review: ‘Rodelinda’ a big success for Pittsburgh Opera 2:18 p.m.
‘Art Inter/National’ exhibit is an impressive showcase
‘Hilltop’ views everyday absurdism in occupied territories
Budway’s ‘Candor’ is a sweet parting
Pittsburgh-shot ‘Southpaw’ gets July release
‘Mister Rogers’ moves to new neighborhood — Heinz History Center

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Lifestyles

Film props, much more can be found at North Hills antiques shop

By Joyce Hanz

A new antiques shop along Babcock Boulevard offers a bit of Manhattan style with Pittsburgh hospitality. Kensington Court Antiques, which opened earlier this month, offers shoppers a venue with an …

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Flavored popcorn makes a quick game-day snack
Road Trip! Destination: New York’s Finger Lakes region
Homeowners urged to use house checkups as maintenance device
Good design on a budget is not only possible, it can be award-winning
Ex-Pizza Huts still making dough as other businesses

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Featured Commentary

Islam has been hijacked by Wahhabism

By Azeem Ibrahim

“Islam is a religion of love. My brother was killed by terrorists, by false Muslims.” These were the words of Malek Merabet, the brother of the police officer shot in …