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• Texas rescuers pluck people from floodwaters
  SAN ANTONIO — Extensive flooding from torrential rains in the San Antonio area left at least one person dead on Saturday and sent emergency workers rushing in boats to rescue … -- By The Associated Press


• Latest California earthquake affects different part of state
  A magnitude 5.7 temblor on Thursday night was the largest earthquake to shake California since 2008 and has generated curiosity from seismologists. The temblor occurred in a rugged section of … -- By The Los Angeles Times


• New Ken police investigate infant’s death
  New Kensington police are investigating the death of a 5-month-old boy Saturday afternoon at a home on Haser Drive. New Kensington Detective Lt. James Klein said emergency crews were called … -- By Jodi Weigand


• Moore graduates weather life’s storms
  OKLAHOMA CITY — Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as the new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools … -- By The Associated Press


• Pens to face Bruins in Eastern Conference final
  Jarome Iginla picked the Steel City over the Old Towne in March. The Eastern Conference final will determine if he chose wisely. The Penguins and Boston Bruins will battle for … -- By Rob Rossi


• Golf roundup: Perry nears 1st major win at Senior PGA Championship
  ST. LOUIS — Kenny Perry had an eagle, five birdies and four bogeys, mixing spectacular shots with stumbles and doing enough of the right things for a 3-under 68 and … -- By The Associated Press


• Black Spanish teacher fired for ‘N-word’
  One of the first lessons one learns in English class is that context is everything. The same holds true in Spanish. Take the case of Petrona Smith. She claims in … -- By The Christian Science Monitor


• 3 more men arrested in slaying of soldier
  LONDON — Metropolitan Police investigating the killing of Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old soldier who was run over by attackers in a car then butchered by knives, arrested three more men … -- By The Associated Press


• WPIAL athletes fare well in final day of state track
  SHIPPENSBURG — No athlete from the WPIAL claimed a gold medal during the first day of the PIAA Track and Field Championships. It was a different story on Day Two … -- By Paul Schofield


• ’76 Apple model gets $668K at auction
  BERLIN — An auctioneer on Saturday announced that one of Apple’s first computers — a functioning 1976 model — was sold for a record $668,000. German auction house Breker said … -- By The Associated Press

• MLB notebook: Yankees’ Granderson goes on DL again
  The Yankees put outfielder Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list with a broken knuckle on his left pinky finger and recalled outfielder Brennan Boesch from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Granderson was … -- By The Associated Press


• Cargo train collision partially collapses highway overpass in southeast Missouri
  CHAFFEE, Mo. — The National Transportation Safety Board has begun an investigation into the cause of a cargo train collision that partially collapsed a highway overpass Saturday in southeast Missouri, … -- By The Associated Press


• Vehicle slams into bakery, no injuries
  Patrons and employees of a Winfield bakery escaped injury Saturday when a vehicle slammed into the building. A chain-reaction crash involving three vehicles sent one into the Heartfelt Bagels and … -- By Tribune-Review


• Locke, Pirates power past Brewers, 5-2
  MILWAUKEE — Jeff Locke’s season-long act of defiance continued Saturday. In the Pirates’ 5-2 win over the Brewers, Locke continued to defy the statistical community’s hypothesis that his middling strikeout … -- By Travis Sawchik


• State champion 400 relay highlights girls team title for Hempfield
  SHIPPENSBURG — When Jasmine Jones took the handoff from teammate Lauren George in the PIAA Class AAA 400-meter relay final, Hempfield trailed Upper Darby by a couple of steps. But … -- By Paul Schofield


• Pirates notebook: Cutter a boon for Melancon
  MILWAUKEE — One pitch changed Mark Melancon from being just another reliever to becoming one of the game’s best setup men. That pitch — the cut fastball — has altered … -- By Travis Sawchik


• Outdoor notices: May 25, 2013
  Rifle/trap leagues Eight weeks into the Twi-Night Trap League season, Youngwood is threatening to pull away. It strengthened its hold on first place with another win this week. Youngwood has … -- By Tribune-Review

• Thousands walk, run last mile of marathon
  BOSTON — Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail … -- By The Associated Press


• Obama urges Americans to honor the fallen
  WASHINGTON — President Obama on Saturday urged Americans to commemorate the Memorial Day weekend by honoring soldiers who have died in the nation’s wars. “They gave America the most precious … -- By Marketwatch


• Army cadets told sex assaults must go
  WEST POINT, N.Y. — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault … -- By The Associated Press

• Catholic priest scandal induces monsignor to resign post
  NEWARK — The second-highest official in the Archdiocese of Newark is stepping down in the wake of a sex scandal involving a former priest accused of violating an agreement with … -- By The Associated Press


• Alaska sex affairs draw Army scrutiny
  The Army is investigating the commander of a battalion at the main missile-defense base for condoning sexual affairs at the remote facility in Alaska, turning it into what subordinates say … -- By Bloomberg News


• Maryland clears surgical abortion facility in woman’s death
  WASHINGTON — Maryland health officials investigating the case of a woman who died in February after an abortion late in pregnancy at a Germantown, Md. clinic found “no deficiencies” in … -- By The Washington Post

• W.Va. town transfixed by teen girls' murder plot
  STAR CITY, W.Va. — For nearly nine months, the people of this small West Virginia town saw the face of missing 16-year-old honors student Skylar Neese everywhere - beaming at … -- By The Associated Press


• Health coverage could require bank account, debit or credit cards
  Americans shopping for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act next year might hit an unexpected obstacle: If they don’t have a bank account, they might not be able to … -- By The Washington Post


• Christian preacher tests Vietnam’s censors
  HANOI — The 25,000 people at the soccer stadium and the millions more watching at home waited 90 minutes for the Australian evangelical to get to the message he had … -- By The Associated Press


• Spanier’s defense team says testimony from ex-general counsel inadmissible
  The lawyers defending Graham Spanier have asked a judge to dismiss the charges against the former Penn State president, arguing that prosecutors’ evidence in the obstruction and perjury case is … -- By Centre Daily Times

• Reunited Vietnam POWs savor 4 decades of freedom
  YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Navy Lt. Commander Doug Burns was on a night reconnaissance mission searching for enemy trucks when he was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and taken prisoner … -- By The Associated Press


• Pitt awaits NCAA Tournament fate after loss to Notre Dame in Big East baseball
  CLEARWATER, Fla. – Pittsburgh committed five errors, two in the final inning, and took a disappointing exit from the Big East Tournament, falling, 3-2, to Notre Dame in 10 innings … -- By Greg Auman

• Saturday morning low temp tied record set in 1925
  Saturday morning’s low tied a record set nearly 90 years ago, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. The low of 34, set around 6:30 a.m., matched the low … -- By Tribune-Review

• Former Bethel Park PTO president charged in theft from organization
  The former president of a parent-teacher organization told Bethel Park police she took thousands of dollars from the group and spent it on “stupid stuff,” court records show. Heidi Schnupp, … -- By Margaret Harding


• Allegheny County Councilman Drozd leaves GOP, alleges dirty politics
  Allegheny County Councilman Matt Drozd said Friday that he changed his party affiliation from Republican to independent because he believes dirty politics from county Republican leaders and his opponent “stole” … -- By Bobby Kerlik


• Mayoral candidate Peduto wants to spread growth around Pittsburgh
  Bill Peduto leaned in to share a point of pride about a spray park dedicated on Friday at a Shadyside playground in his City Council district. “The great thing is … -- By Jeremy Boren


• Wounded veteran gets mortgage-free Dormont house
  Many soldiers enjoy warm homecomings. Tyler Schell received the keys to his first home. “I’ve never been a homeowner. I’ve always lived in apartments,” Schell, 23, a retired Army specialist, … -- By Jason Cato

• Uniontown woman’s WAC service helped her meet life’s many challenges
  Leona Gilland Martin was living proof of the old saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Short, slim and quiet, she seemed an unlikely candidate for the … -- By Laura Szepesi


• Pipeline project creates unease in Westmoreland County
  A Sunoco Logistics pipeline project to connect Washington County gas with a Philadelphia export terminal is facing renewed protests in Westmoreland County, despite the company’s attempt to move it away … -- By Timothy Puko

• Mt. Pleasant to dedicate digital wall honoring veterans
  The Mt. Pleasant Digital Wall will be dedicated at a special ceremony Sunday. “I think it’s going to be really exciting,” Veteran’s Park Chairman Larry Tate said. “I really hope … -- By Marilyn Forbes


• Smoking in school costs New Florence man more than a fine
  A New Florence man has paid a high price for smoking in the boys room. Michael Delgado, 19, of Osborn Street, was released Friday from the Westmoreland County jail after … -- By The Tribune-Review


• Rankin teen charged in 16-year-old girl’s shooting death
  A 16-year-old from Rankin was arrested and charged with homicide Saturday for the Friday night shooting of another teenager after a confrontation over a robbery, police said. Allegheny County Police … -- By Matthew Santoni


• Friend of man accused in soldier's death arrested at BBC after interview
  LONDON — Counterterrorism police on Saturday questioned a friend of alleged Islamic extremist Michael Adebolajo, one of two suspects in a savage killing of a British soldier on a London … -- By The Associated Press


• Legionella bacteria not found in tests at Washington County mall
  Two water tests at Washington Crown Center mall in North Franklin detected no Legionella after the bacteria appeared in a Pittsburgh VA outpatient clinic there, Pennsylvania American Water reported Friday. … -- By Adam Smeltz


• Memorial Day events set in Westmoreland, Fayette
  These Memorial Day observances have been planned throughout the region: Sunday Alverton: A service will begin at 2 p.m. in Alverton Cemetery. Monessen: A program is set for noon at … -- By Tribune-Review

• TreeVitalize beautifies hospital campus
  Anyone visiting or driving past UPMC McKeesport will notice more trees and flowers on the campus. In an effort to beautify the grounds, the hospital has joined forces with Western … -- By Carol Waterloo Frazier


• 2-time WPIAL champion wrestler Kenney of Connellsville High chooses WVU
  When Connellsville senior Ethan Kenney made his decision as to where he would attend college, it was somewhat bittersweet for Connellsville wrestling coach Tom Dolde. Kenney accepted an athletic and … -- By Jason Black


• Springdale grad Killiam shines on diamond for Allegheny
  For many high school baseball players, the adjustment to the college game can be a trying process. It can take months, even years, to adapt and find a consistent spot … -- By Bill Beckner Jr.

• It's time for some light reading on fireflies
  Fireflies are found on every continent except Antarctica, and there are about 150 different species of fireflies in North America. They are members of the Lampyridae family, and it’s just … -- By Jessica Walliser


• Pitt stays alive in Big East baseball tournament with 12-inning win over Seton Hall
  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Pitt coach Joe Jordano emailed his players a video last week from an Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward boxing match, conveying a simple message: Keep punching. So when the … -- By Greg Auman


• Letang dazzles with dynamic play in Game 5 win
  Defenseman Kris Letang passed his old mentor, Sergei Gonchar, on the franchise’s all-time postseason scoring list Friday. He also badly outclassed Gonchar and his contemporary, Erik Karlsson, while igniting the … -- By Josh Yohe


• Commandments statue objectors can remain anonymous
  Connellsville area residents seeking to have a Ten Commandments monument removed from school grounds can proceed anonymously, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Terrence F. McVerry granted a … -- By Renatta Signorini


• New ‘Arrested Development’ season set for Netflix debut
  The Bluths are back. Thanks to a devoted fan base, creator Michael Hurwitz and Netflix, “Arrested Development” was resuscitated May 20 on Hollywood Boulevard, ringing in a brand-new season that … -- By Andrea Mandell


• Hot days, cool books: Plenty of good choices for summer reads
  This year, it’s not just going to be the new hardback bestsellers and dog-eared paperbacks at the beach. With Kindles, Nooks, e-readers and tablets becoming more ubiquitous, it’s easier than … -- By Rege Behe


• Pittsburgh Public Safety director Huss works to lift morale
  The afternoon before a holiday weekend, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Michael Huss hit the pool. Police officers, firefighters and paramedics joined him as they continued the water rescue training he … -- By Margaret Harding


• WPIAL champion Blazinsky reaches PIAA tennis semifinals
  HERSHEY — Every year there are matches in the first couple of rounds of the state singles tournament that call into question the PIAA decision to pre-seed the bracket by … -- By Keith Barnes


• Port Vue author is finalist in Amazon contest
  Kristin Ross says she has been writing seriously since she could pick up a crayon. Today, the 34-year-old Glassport native, who resides in Port Vue, uses a laptop to reach … -- By Rex Rutkoski


• Mix-up at poll could impact Freeport Area School Board race
  Armstrong County elections officials are investigating a problem that apparently resulted in some Republican voters being given a Democratic ballot at a Freeport voting location in Tuesday’s primary election. It … -- By Brian C. Rittmeyer


• Harrison commissioners considering paving bids
  Harrison Township is getting ready for its summer paving program. Commissioners opened four bids on Thursday night and are expected to award a contract on Tuesday night. Submitting bids for … -- By George Guido


• PIAA board delays vote on Leechburg switch
  A news report of opposition to the Leechburg Area School District changing athletic conferences led to approval of the move being delayed, a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association … -- By Brian C. Rittmeyer


• Group battles to repeal state’s prevailing wage repeal
  A group of lawmakers and pro-business activists is pushing anew to repeal the state’s prevailing-wage law, a rule they say drives up the labor costs of many public projects and … -- By Tory N. Parrish


• Allegheny County pursues $3M grant for sports complex at Montour Junction site
  Allegheny County is moving forward with a plan to develop a sports and athletic complex at Montour Junction. The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County on Friday approved applying for a … -- By Sam Spatter


• Visits expected to resume at Somerset prison
  Visits are expected to resume Saturday at the state prison near Somerset after two days of lockdown. SCI-Somerset was searched Thursday and Friday after two assaults on corrections officers in … -- By Tribune-Review


• Group of immigrants welcomed into U.S. citizenship at Soldiers & Sailors
  Guinea native Ibrahima Bah came to the United States in 1998 in pursuit of education, he said. First on the list for the French speaker: Learn English, so he took … -- By Tory N. Parrish


• Ganassi drivers Franchitti, Dixon facing an uphill battle at Indy
  INDIANAPOLIS — Dario Franchitti insisted what happened at the Brickyard last year won’t have any influence on this year’s 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. A year ago, … -- By Ralph N. Paulk


• Pirates waste strong Burnett start, fall again to Brewers at Miller Park
  MILWAUKEE — The Pirates entered Friday playing perhaps their best baseball since Barry Bonds patrolled left field at Three Rivers Stadium. But even at the top of their game, even … -- By Travis Sawchik


• Historical societies to honor veterans by marking grave sites in Hempfield
  They fought in some of the biggest battles of the bloodiest conflict in American history. They were wounded and killed on the battlefields of Antietam, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg and Bull Run. … -- By Greg Reinbold


• Retailers cash in on the ’stache craze, as its popularity regrows
  Until recently, mention of the word “mustache” brought to mind the likes of “Magnum, P.I.,” Ron Burgundy or Ned Flanders — not exactly the most stylish of fellows. Today, mustaches … -- By Rachel Weaver


• Marine restores pride of Memorial Day parade on streets of Lawrenceville
  Two years in Iraq, a lot of close calls and a 25-year Marine Corps career led combat veteran Jim McGinley to a deal with God. When he got home, McGinley … -- By Adam Smeltz


• WWII veteran to share military story on cable TV series
  For Peter Porreca of Uniontown, his military service in World War II was in Europe, where he led a charmed life, suffering only a noncombat injury. The veteran will be … -- By Karl Polacek


• Gold Star mother supports military’s role
  Debbie Hall had two children in the military in 2003, so she was not sure what kind of news awaited her when she was called home from a trip to … -- By Karl Polacek


• World War II experiences set tone for today’s female troops
  Millions of Americans are familiar with the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter, the scarf-clad symbol of World War II “We Can Do It!” patriotism. Approximately 300,000 housewives and single … -- By Laura Szepesi


• Connellsville Garden Club celebrates 40 years
  The Connellsville community can visibly see the efforts of the Connellsville Area Garden Club when it hosts the annual Geranium Festival. But the club, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, … -- By Nancy Henry


• Alcoa to Close Quebec Potlines and Delay New Aluminum Capacity
  BC-ALCOA-QUEBEC-CLOSURE Alcoa to Close Quebec Potlines and Delay New Aluminum Capacity By Sonja Elmquist c.2013 Bloomberg News May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Alcoa Inc., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, is shutting … -- By Sonja Elmquist C.2013 Bloomberg News


• IRS role in health care law troubling
  Quick — Which government agency will be responsible for enforcing a penalty on people who don’t carry health insurance starting next year? If your answer is the Internal Revenue Service, … -- By Luis Fábregas


• Zoning change of Herminie parcels causes controversy
  Sewickley Township’s zoning hearing board intends to decide in a month whether an ordinance was violated when the township supervisors last year changed the zoning of two Herminie parcels to … -- By Joe Napsha


• Symposium details good things happening for Connellsville
  Connellsville Mayor Charles Matthews told those attending the fourth annual Yough Country Symposium on Friday that Connellsville was a “city with a bright future ahead.” Hosted by the Fayette County … -- By Marilyn Forbes


• Buyers are starting to ignore the Malibu
  General Motors is feeling pretty good about Chevrolet these days, and not without reason. Not everything’s rosy, however. The brand’s sales are up more than 6 percent this year. It … -- By Mark Phelan


• Wheelchair-bound woman’s passion for independence drives electric-car prototype
  A few years ago, Stacy Zoern was doing some online research on transportation. Zoern, 33, an Austin attorney, has never walked because of a neuromuscular condition and has always used … -- By Austin American-statesman


• Tri-Town Historical Society makes plans for homecoming
  The Tri-Town Area Historical Society’s annual homecoming celebration is on its way. A lot of folks know that the event actually begins on Thursday with a giant auction under the … -- By Tribune-Review


• Bank sues to stop Jeannette’s $235,000 payment in court case
  Jeannette’s legal entanglements have mounted with word that a bank has gone to court to block the city from paying a $235,000 court-ordered award to a local businessman. First National … -- By Richard Gazarik


• Connellsville woman charged in stabbing
  Charges have been filed against a Connellsville woman after she was accused of stabbing a man in the leg. Connellsville police charged Carla Jean Weimer, 37, of 1315 W. Crawford … -- By Mark Hofmann


• McKeesport man gets jail term for heroin sale
  An Allegheny County man was sentenced Friday to six to 23 months in the Westmoreland County Prison for his role in a Greensburg heroin ring. Earl Dante Alford, 23, of … -- By Tribune-Review


• Greensburg man gets probation for spitting on officer
  A Greensburg man was sentenced Friday to one year of probation for spitting on a city police officer in December 2011. Thom Justin McClain, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts … -- By Tribune-Review


• Woman’s public service inspired, benefited many
  Dorothy Davis stayed busy well into her 90s after founding a local Meals on Wheels program and volunteering at her church and for political organizations, She inspired her friends, family … -- By Kate Wilcox


• Judge agrees to step aside in death penalty proceeding
  A Fayette County judge on Friday agreed to recuse herself from a hearing regarding a death penalty homicide case. Judge Nancy Vernon agreed to the request, submitted by the public … -- By Mary Pickels


• Wal-Mart plasters stores with green dots
  Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is turning up the pressure to keep its shelves adequately stocked by proposing to tie executive compensation to the issue — and has asked an outside auditor … -- By Bloomberg News


• Unions wary of new health care law
  WASHINGTON — Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Obama’s health care overhaul are frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for millions of their members. Union leaders … -- By The Associated Press


• China to give U.S. access to audit records
  China has agreed to give U.S. regulators access to audit records for Chinese companies whose shares trade on U.S. stock exchanges, a step forward in a long-running dispute. The Public … -- By The Associated Press


• Memorial Day parade honors area veterans
  KITTANNING – Planners for the town’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony hope the day’s events serve to remind folks that Monday is a whole lot more than an extension of … -- By Brigid Beatty


• Pirates’ road trip could define journey
  MILWAUKEE — Is the Pirates’ best start since their Barry Bonds Era sustainable? Is it more likely than plausible the Pirates win more than they lose for the first time … -- By Travis Sawchik


• PUC probes claims by electric suppliers
  Responding to customers’ complaints, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is cracking down on competitive electrical suppliers who play fast and loose with the language in their marketing efforts. The PUC … -- By The Philadelphia Inquirer


• Payout to American Airlines CEO opposed
  The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it’s bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law. Horton became CEO when … -- By The Associated Press


• Cieply dedicating his career to cancer research
  Dr. Benjamin Cieply admits he’s occasionally dreamed of headlines screaming: “Rostraver man cures cancer.” But the Belle Vernon Area High School graduate will gladly settle for steady progress as he … -- By Rick Bruni


• Unplanned holiday comes courtesy of sequester cuts
  WASHINGTON — No one answered the tax-help hotline at the Internal Revenue Service on Friday. And you could forget about getting advice on avoiding foreclosures at the 80 Housing and … -- By The Associated Press


• Commandments statue objectors can remain anonymous
  Connellsville area residents seeking to have a Ten Commandments monument removed from school grounds can proceed anonymously, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Terrence F. McVerry granted a … -- By Renatta Signorini


• Drones policy remains enigma
  WASHINGTON — President Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the United States can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself … -- By The Associated Press


• Roundup: Chinese regulators clear Heinz buyout; U.S. durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April; more
  Heinz buyout cleared in China H.J. Heinz Co. expects to close a $28 billion buyout deal in early- to mid-June, the company said Friday after Chinese regulators cleared it of … -- By Staff and Wires

• Kovacevic: Matt Cooke 1, Ottawa Senators 0
  To: Ottawa Senators Hockey Club From: The Agency representing National Hockey League forward Matt Cooke Re: Rejection Dear Sirs, As you doubtless are aware, our client can become an unrestricted … -- By Dejan Kovacevic


• TJ’s Mascaro served early exit at state singles
  HERSHEY — Jake Mascaro booked some time at Hershey Racquet Club on Thursday so he could get a feel for playing at the indoor facility before his PIAA Class AA … -- By Keith Barnes


• Kiski Area relayers overcome chilly conditions to advance to PIAA finals
  SHIPPENSBURG — Aware that PIAA Class AAA’s elite 3,200-meter boys relay teams regularly run sub-8 minute races, Kiski Area’s foursome made something in the sevens their goal. The Cavaliers missed … -- By Bill West


• Hempfield’s Holmberg takes 2nd at PIAA meet with career best leap
  SHIPPENSBURG — Nothing could wipe the smile off Maddie Holmberg’s face Friday at the PIAA track and field championships. Not even the unusually cold and windy weather. The Hempfield sophomore … -- By Paul Schofield


• PIAA track and field championships
  Here’s a sampling of what photographer Eric Schmadel shot at the PIAA track and field championships May 24. … -- By Tribune-Review


• Burrell relay, Springdale hurdler test their talents in PIAA prelims
  SHIPPENSBURG — Burrell’s 400-meter girls relay team blew past the competition in its PIAA Class AA preliminary heat Friday at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. Then, the Lady Bucs watched … -- By Bill West


• Karns City’s Shumacher reaches PIAA track and field finals
  SHIPPENSBURG — Karns City junior Emily Shumacher worried that a headwind ruined her shot at a PIAA Class AA medal. Apparently she fought the resistance better than most. Shumacher, in … -- By Bill West


• Southmoreland, Connellsville athletes fall short of PIAA medal stand
  SHIPPENSBURG — Southmoreland senior Emily Lessman, Connellsville junior Jacob Nichelson and the Southmoreland 3,200-meter girls relay team all hoped to bring home medals Friday from the PIAA track-and-field championships. All … -- By Paul Schofield


• Elizabeth Forward’s Bernadowski buckles down at PIAA meet
  SHIPPENSBURG — Asked what has allowed him to become a contender for a PIAA Class AAA medal in hurdling, Elizabeth Forward junior Matthew Bernadowski chuckled a bit Friday afternoon at … -- By Bill West


• Chartiers Valley’s Coyne enjoys pre-prom celebration at PIAA meet
  SHIPPENSBURG — Talk about an eventful day for Chartiers Valley senior Kristina Coyne. The Eastern Michigan recruit spent the morning competing at the PIAA track and field championships at Shippensburg … -- By Paul Schofield

• 16-year-old girl shot and killed on Rankin street
  A 16-year-old girl was shot and killed Friday night on a street in a Rankin housing complex after a confrontation with two boys, possibly over a robbery that had occurred … -- By Michael Hasch


• Penguins rout Senators, return to Eastern Conference final
  Everything about this knockout was technical. The Penguins, though, were all power and might in their second-round slamming of the Ottawa Senators. They advanced to the Eastern Conference final with … -- By Rob Rossi


• Penguins notebook: Tickets for Eastern Conference final on sale today
  Approximately 2,000 tickets for the Penguins’ first two home games of the Eastern Conference final will go on sale at noon Saturday. Fans are encouraged to order tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. … -- By Josh Yohe


• Alfredsson ponders his future
  Daniel Alfredsson’s decision to continue his NHL career into an 18th season — beyond the Ottawa Senators’ disappointing loss to the Penguins on Friday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals … -- By Jerry Dipaola


• Slain British soldier’s family thought he was safe in U.K.
  LONDON — The family of the soldier hacked to death on a London street in an apparent terrorist attack said Friday that they understood the danger he faced while deployed … -- By The Los Angeles Times

• Court upholds most ‘kids for cash’ judge’s convictions
  HARRISBURG — All but one of the convictions of a former county judge in the “kids for cash” juvenile justice scandal in northeastern Pennsylvania were upheld Friday by a federal … -- By The Associated Press


• Aid group attacked by Taliban, leading to street battle in Kabul
  KABUL, Afghanistan — In the latest militant strike on the Afghan capital, Taliban gunmen backed by a suicide car bomber attacked an international aid group’s compound on Friday, killing two … -- By The Associated Press


• Kerry: Tehran impedes election
  TEL AVIV — Secretary of State John Kerry criticized Iranian authorities on Friday for eliminating hundreds of presidential candidates, suggesting that Tehran is standing in the way of legitimate representative … -- By The Associated Press


• Penguins’ fans as young as five months brave cold to watch Game 5
  Less than 6 months old, Payton Kaiser of Mt. Washington hasn’t missed a Pittsburgh Penguins playoff game yet — and even on a Friday night when weather forecasters were issuing … -- By Andrew Conte


• North Korean letter to China signals rapprochement
  BEIJING — A top North Korean envoy delivered a letter from leader Kim Jong Un to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and told him that Pyongyang would take steps … -- By The Associated Press


• Lose the anxiety for dating success
  Dating is no longer just about the happily-ever-after, but it is fundamentally about choice. Or, so says Chiara Atik, a blogger for HowAboutWe.com, who was recently heralded by Gawker.com as … -- By Emma Deihle


• Home briefs: Bonsai show taking place at Phipps
  The Pittsburgh Bonsai Society will have its annual spring show on June 1 and 2 at Phipps Garden Center in Shadyside. The free event will feature many of the miniature … -- By From Staff and Wire Reports


• Senators notebook: MacLean puts onus on veterans
  Coach calls on veterans Coach Paul MacLean opened Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Friday night at Consol Energy Center with the veteran line of center Jason Spezza, left … -- By Jerry Dipaola


• No bail for parents in faith-healing death
  PHILADELPHIA — After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge that they would not let another sick child go … -- By The Associated Press


• N.J. operates top-shelf liquor patrols to snare restaurants who swap brands
  TRENTON, N.J. — On the hunt for cheap booze — or worse — investigators fanned out around the state ordering drinks at restaurants and bars. And they found they didn’t … -- By USA Today


• Summer travel could inch upward
  NEW YORK — This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places such as nearby campgrounds. … -- By The Associated Press


• Stock market ends week with loss
  NEW YORK — Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading on Friday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 0.91 of a … -- By The Associated Press