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Grads struggling

Student loan debt is …

Student loan debt is common nationwide, but the default rate at for-profit schools was the highest at 25 percent.
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Party's off at for-profit

Pittsburgh's largest learning institute …

Pittsburgh's largest learning institute will let its golden anniversary pass Wednesday without a public celebration.
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A true hero

The Trib's Dejan Kovacevic …

The Trib's Dejan Kovacevic says Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson, who will represent the U.S. in the Paralympics, is a true sports hero.
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A ballooning issue

The price of balloons …

The price of those colorful balloons wafting around birthdays, graduations and weddings might be higher than usual this summer.
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New levels in treatment

The zoo built a …

The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has a new hospital for its animals.
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Miles' attorney says Pittsburgh should not be allowed to depose FBI agent

By Brian Bowling 10:30 a.m.
Three Pittsburgh police officers had firsthand knowledge that an FBI agent was investigating a 2010 Homewood arrest, so a federal judge should deny their late …

T ridership jumps during North Shore Connector's first month 10:54 a.m.

More Super Bowl XLV ticket holders sue 9:32 a.m.

Jamaican man pleads guilty to lottery scam 9:06 a.m.

Lennon's killer transferred to another New York prison 8:42 a.m.

Theft charges dismissed against Uniontown American Legion official

Marlins rough up Correia, split series with Pirates 8:43 a.m.

Kovacevic: Sports hero? No outranking Sgt. Olson

By Dejan Kovacevic 10:44 a.m.

DALLAS — We’re all guilty of elevating sports to a level they’ll never deserve, of …

No immediate offensive help for Pirates in pipeline

Sacrifice a chicken? Nationals injuries mounting

Seton Hill baseball not content with top seed in NCAA tourney 11:08 a.m.

Central Catholic wins first-round matchup on walk-off

Walks haunt Plum baseball team in 1st-round defeat

Freeport pulls away late for first-round victory

Stolen Beaver County church bell turns up in Ohio

By The Associated Press 8:40 a.m.
A brass bell stolen from a western Pennsylvania church has been recovered in Ohio after someone tried to sell it to a recycling business. The …

Police: Home invasion leads to pot-growing bust 10:04 a.m.

'Antiquated' Pennsylvania funeral home law struck down

Police: New York man shoots friend in leg at his request

Exercisers take the barre

Reporter want ad: New or recent dad?

Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011

Boost for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport spirited

City hosts Intel's brilliant minds for science, engineering Fair

N.Y.-bound camels stop in W.Pa.

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EDMC: Party's off at for-profit juggernaut

By Andrew Conte 11:08 a.m.

Even in a city that prides itself on higher education, Pittsburgh's largest learning institute will let its golden anniversary pass Wednesday without a public celebration. Founded in 1962, Downtown-based Education …

T ridership jumps during North Shore Connector's first month 10:54 a.m.

Miles' attorney says Pittsburgh should not be allowed to depose FBI agent 10:30 a.m.

More Super Bowl XLV ticket holders sue 9:32 a.m.

Jamaican man pleads guilty to lottery scam 9:06 a.m.

For-profit grads struggle 10:47 a.m.

Child sex attempt leads to prison term for North Versailles man

Pittsburgh Zoo reaches new levels in treatment

UPMC projects don't thrill all

Most students meet vaccine deadline

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Westmoreland

Helium shortage a ballooning issue

By Amanda Dolasinski

The price of those colorful balloons wafting around birthdays, graduations and weddings might be higher than usual this summer as a result of a shortage of helium. But the pinch …

Scottdale to use CDBG funds for sidewalk ramps

Boost for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport spirited

Hempfield man accused of stalking receiving counseling, attorney says

Latrobe man, girlfriend accused of stealing from grandmother

Southmoreland district warns parents of whooping cough case; no outbreak expected

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Business

City hosts Intel's brilliant minds for science, engineering Fair

By Bill Vidonic

Imagine a future with a simple treatment for diabetes, or a way to predict earthquakes or an end to catheter infections. The future arrived in Pittsburgh this week, with about …

Off-peak electricity plans face criticism

Attorney, K&L Gates face malpractice suit again

Penney's discount plan takes big hit, sales, shares fall

Online social network raises base IPO price

Networks livid with Dish ad-skipping feature

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Arts & Entertainment

'Girls Only': CLO Cabaret show celebrates theater for women

By Alice T. Carter 11:09 a.m.

A night at the theater can be a source of female bonding. Once women shared secrets, experiences and laments at girls-only events such as quilting bees, afternoon teas or home-based …

DVD reviews: Neeson battles wolves, nature in 'The Grey'

Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival seeks to broaden focus

Review: Script strips Cohen's 'Dictator' of much of its humor

Review: City Theatre's Warhol musical has plenty of 'Pop!'

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Lifestyles

Classes bring couples together to prepare a gourmet dinner

By Candy Williams

Going out for dinner usually means taking a break from the kitchen for the family cook. That wasn't the case for the couples who set aside last Saturday evening for …