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News
North Braddock faces large property tax loss from U.S. Steel
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
Report: Fenway reaches agreement to sell Penguins
ICE involved as feds violently detain Latino man in Mt. Washington
Top Stories
North Braddock faces large property tax loss from U.S. Steel
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
Reports: Fenway Sports Group reaches agreement to sell Penguins
ICE involved as feds violently detain Latino man in Mt. Washington
Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as he’s grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversy
Pittsburgh scraps plan for $6.9M salt storage unit amid budget crunch
New Salina Bridge open to traffic; demo of old span still to come
Pittsburgh Public Schools officials approve 2026 budget with 2% tax hike
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau's No. 2 official
Some furloughed Westmoreland County workers recalled as commissioners weigh additional returns
'Unspeakable act': Munhall murderer who shot girlfriend 17 times gets life in prison
3 Pa. Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
UPMC Children’s Hospital could keep gender-affirming care patient records anonymous, per DOJ request
Top 25 TribLive photos from 2025
Springdale Council approves data center despite resident resistance
Rob and Michele Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
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U.S./World
Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized U.S. oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
U.S. government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he plans to resign next month as bureau's No. 2 official
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
New York governor says she has reached a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide
Georgia Senate committee is set to question Fani Willis over Trump prosecution
Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says
Rob and Michele Reiner's son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss
Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder
South African authorities raid a U.S. refugee processing center; Washington protests
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought
What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts
Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to a leader in neurodiversity education
MIT professor fatally shot at his home and police launched a homicide investigation
Pete Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean
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Politics
Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as he’s grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversy
John Fetterman says Trump’s blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments ‘makes a lot of sense’
Pa. GOP names new national committeewoman
Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' against Trump
Trump writes partisan plaques for predecessors in newly installed Presidential Walk of Fame
3 Pa. Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Senate Democrats grill FCC leader over Jimmy Kimmel controversy
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
Trump to preview his 2026 agenda in an address to the nation as his popularity wanes
JD Vance touts Trump record on economy during Lehigh Valley visit amid voter concerns
House Speaker Mike Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
Trump plans prime-time address Wednesday but gives no hints on topic
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Hens-Greco stepping down as leader of Allegheny County Democratic Committee
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
Redistricting could lead to political tension, violence, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says
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Health
UPMC Children’s Hospital could keep gender-affirming care patient records anonymous, per DOJ request
House Speaker Mike Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
Caregivers in Pa. are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger
UPMC Presbyterian's billion-dollar tower gets opening date
FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause
Highmark loses $69M through 3rd quarter, dragged down by insurance costs
Amid rising questions about pet vaccines, veterinarians say risks remain rare
Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative
What is dry needling? More about the treatment that led to T.J. Watt's injury
Highmark announces affiliation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Robert Friedlander, longtime head of neurological surgery at UPMC, steps down
Expiring Obamacare subsidies prompt thousands to drop Pennie health insurance
How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Cutting-edge Tourette syndrome treatment helps woman reclaim daily life
Pa. transgender health leader’s name changed on federal portrait in act of ‘bigotry’
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Business
Warner Bros. asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance
What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to a leader in neurodiversity education
John Dorfman: 5 flattened stocks — Biggest losers of 2025
Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology
Kraft Heinz names new CEO to oversee its breakup
Chipotle eyes Irwin as 1st Pa. site of its new design
U.S. gained 64K jobs in November but lost 105K in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%
Ford scraps fully-electric F-150 Lightning as mounting losses and falling demand hits EV plans
Con Alma seeks donations to keep the doors open and the jazz playing
U.S. tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Kevin Hassett says Federal Reserve can reject Trump's views if he is chair
For more than 4 decades, Thomas Jewelers has given shine to Sewickley
Splurge Boutique delivers warm welcome, unique finds in O'Hara
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
U.S. jobless benefit applications jump to 236,000, but continuing claims are lowest since April
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
Dollar General ordered to pay $1.5M in penalties for overcharging customers
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Regional
Top 25 TribLive photos from 2025
Death penalty trends show divide between public and officials
Morning Roundup: Fayette woman dies days after being struck by vehicle in Uniontown; fire in Dormont
Sydney Hanukkah attack hits Jews hard in Pittsburgh as police boost synagogue, school security
Morning Roundup: 3 jailed in alleged rape of 2 teens in Kennedy; rescuers save dog from scamper on Allegheny River ice
IUP trustees approve doctorate for proposed medical school
Pittsburgh records the most snow in a single day since 2022; lake-effect snow showers continue
Area townships on front line as Pennsylvania eyes regulations for solar farms
Guide to local holiday gifts: Western Pennsylvania shops, treats and experiences
Amid rising questions about pet vaccines, veterinarians say risks remain rare
PennDOT adds more highways where speed limit reduced to 45 mph due to winter storm
Heirloom holiday decorations hold special memories, family history
Popular Penn State New Kensington programs to open elsewhere as college prepares to close in 2 years
Winter storm to hit Western Pennsylvania this weekend
Aleppo man shares memories of the race track he helped build
Local farmers skeptical about impact of 'bridge payments' on bottom line
Firearms deer hunting season to wrap up in Pennsylvania
Highmark announces affiliation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Education
Pittsburgh-area natives share their stories of Brown University shooting
Some fees waived for students at closing Penn State branch campuses
IUP trustees approve doctorate for proposed medical school
New Penn State building will remain closed next semester after ‘structural issue’
Rare cancer diagnosis didn’t stop Pitt student from graduating early
Popular Penn State New Kensington programs to open elsewhere as college prepares to close in 2 years
Pittsburgh Public Schools enrollment continues to shrink
New Quaker Valley High School opening pushed back
Penn State faculty file for union representation
Planned $68M health sciences building at Duquesne University to open in fall 2028
New administrator sees growth potential at PennWest University
Without closures, Pittsburgh Public Schools projects $6M deficit with 4% tax hike
Substitute teacher shortages leave some districts scrambling to avoid 'vicious cycle' in schools
Pitt committee advances BioForge biomanufacturing hub project with tax credit program
Robert Morris University to pay $948K to settle pandemic-learning lawsuit
Pitt's Nationality Rooms to welcome thousands for holiday open house
2 AI skill-building programs to be offered at Point Park University
Slippery Rock, Community College of Beaver County program will have students earn wings and a degree
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Election
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia
How Westmoreland County uses blue 'pills' to break more than 200 election ties
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar
Federal judges block Texas from using its new U.S. House map in the 2026 midterms
Incumbents, newcomer Katie Noel among West Jefferson Hills school board winners
Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he'll 'work something out' with New York City's mayor-elect
Here are the election results for the Quaker Valley area
In latest major elections case, Supreme Court to hear GOP challenge to mail-in ballots
Voters in the Fox Chapel area select some new mayors but retain many other incumbents
Higher-than-expected election turnout boosted by judicial race, officials say
Cross-filing backfires for some Allegheny County judicial candidates
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in U.S. House
Westmoreland voters opt for computers over paper ballots
Cheswick sees slate of incumbents hold council seats
West Deer voters retain 2 supervisors, chose a well-known, experienced newcomer
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Obituary Stories
‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82
Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ legend and 8-time Daytime Emmy winner, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ director, ‘All in the Family’ actor and political activist, dead at 78
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in 'Mortal Kombat,' has died at 75
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, dies at 84
Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84
Fuzzy Zoeller, 2-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at 111
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
News industry veteran Robert Hammond remembered for dedication, friendship
Former Duquesne journalism professor Maggie Patterson dies
Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner who ran league in era of riches and expansion, dies at 84
Victor Conte, who sold undetectable steroids to elite athletes in baseball and track, has died at 75
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history, dies at 84
Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney disease
Former Buccaneers standout running back Doug Martin dies at 36
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