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Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this week

Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this week

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Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

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Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

1 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Penguins-Flyers playoff series opens Saturday

Penguins-Flyers playoff series opens Saturday

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New Kensington’s Willie Thrower family to join Bears brass at NFL Draft to honor league’s 1st Black quarterback

New Kensington’s Willie Thrower family to join Bears brass at NFL Draft to honor league’s 1st Black quarterback

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Mobile home park owner takes over as Westmoreland County’s top taxpayer

Mobile home park owner takes over as Westmoreland County’s top taxpayer

4 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

2 residents, 2 firefighters injured in 3-alarm blaze in Lawrenceville

Pittsburgh man accused of firing gun with kids nearby after Neville Island fight

What is the ‘just war theory’ that U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson invoked to defend Trump from Pope Leo?

Lawsuit accuses Shady Side Academy of firing nursing director who raised concernsVideo

Officials hope sky’s the limit for Downtown Pittsburgh following NFL DraftVideo

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth during his visit to CameroonVideo

Murrysville attorney on trial for alleged road rage incident

Vandergrift fire departments resume operations after 6-day service gapVideo

U.S./World

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

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Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

3 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

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Did Pete Hegseth cite Scripture or a line from ‘Pulp Fiction’?

Did Pete Hegseth cite Scripture or a line from ‘Pulp Fiction’?

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Lebanese president refuses to speak with Israeli prime minister

Lebanese president refuses to speak with Israeli prime minister

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Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide

Trump’s plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agencyVideo

Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16Video

‘Out of many, one,’ says a U.S. national motto. What does that push for unity mean today?

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth during his visit to CameroonVideo

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for 1st time

Australian judge rejects U.S. Marine pilot’s appeal against extradition to U.S.

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Politics

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

2 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

3 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Did Pete Hegseth cite Scripture or a line from ‘Pulp Fiction’?

Did Pete Hegseth cite Scripture or a line from ‘Pulp Fiction’?

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

6 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over ‘oblivious’ pro-Trump emergency orders

Justice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over ‘oblivious’ pro-Trump emergency orders

3 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

U.S. probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump pivots

U.S. probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump pivots

3 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Trump stokes controversy by posting new AI Jesus image

Pa. House sends budget proposal to Senate earlier than it has in nearly a decade

What is the ‘just war theory’ that U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson invoked to defend Trump from Pope Leo?

Data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass yearlong freeze

Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votesVideo

Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Prosecutors seek access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump’s war, memes and feuds

Health

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

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AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds

AI chatbots give misleading medical advice 50% of the time, study finds

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Pitt to offer online Infant Mental Health certificate

Pitt to offer online Infant Mental Health certificate

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

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4,000 Band-Aids, 1,400 water bottles, 1 mobile clinic: Allegheny Health Network prepares for NFL Draft

4,000 Band-Aids, 1,400 water bottles, 1 mobile clinic: Allegheny Health Network prepares for NFL Draft

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Iran war has some U.S. water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Iran war has some U.S. water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50

Billions in research funding survive Trump crackdown, benefiting Pitt, CMU

Trump administration temporarily blocks Minnesota’s historic wage floor for nursing home workers

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its accusations about New York health care fraud

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

U.S. abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions

AHN radiologist turns ‘The Pitt’ into teaching tool on TikTok

Business

Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this week

Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this week

4 Min Read | 6 mins Ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple

Could more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it’s not that simple

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Mobile home park owner takes over as Westmoreland County’s top taxpayer

Mobile home park owner takes over as Westmoreland County’s top taxpayer

4 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

U.S. probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump pivots

U.S. probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump pivots

3 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for the Iran war

Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for the Iran war

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Data center boom meets resistance in Maine as lawmakers pass yearlong freeze

Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits

Prosecutors seek access to Federal Reserve building as Trump threatens to fire Powell

As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals

How the rich shrink their tax burden

John Dorfman: Baseball has 30-30 Club, so why not companies?

Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease

Polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying on taxes

Regional

Doctor gets probation for selling weight-loss drugs from China to Mon Valley Hospital colleagues

Doctor gets probation for selling weight-loss drugs from China to Mon Valley Hospital colleagues

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

What is the ‘just war theory’ that U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson invoked to defend Trump from Pope Leo?

What is the ‘just war theory’ that U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson invoked to defend Trump from Pope Leo?

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Slippery Rock University senior wins state system’s highest academic award

Slippery Rock University senior wins state system’s highest academic award

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

Insulting, blasphemous, disgrace: Western Pennsylvania Catholics weigh in on public discourse between Trump, Pope Leo XIV

Insulting, blasphemous, disgrace: Western Pennsylvania Catholics weigh in on public discourse between Trump, Pope Leo XIV

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Morning Roundup: Man shot in Clairton; Mt. Lebanon Police search for missing teen

Morning Roundup: Man shot in Clairton; Mt. Lebanon Police search for missing teen

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

10 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Motorcyclist killed in Uniontown crash

Morning Roundup: 4 injured in Braddock Hills hillside crash; Butler County bus driver flown to hospital

911 calls that range from heroic to hilarious for National Dispatcher WeekVideo

Man who posted online as ‘Mr. Satan’ pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents

Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash

Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon centerVideo

Pittsburgh region flirting with record highs, lows later this week

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliffVideo

Education

Pittsburgh Public Schools eyes proactive discipline approach for students with special needs

Pittsburgh Public Schools eyes proactive discipline approach for students with special needs

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Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders pitch board on ‘Future-Ready Facilities Plan’ to improve equity

Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders pitch board on ‘Future-Ready Facilities Plan’ to improve equity

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pitt to offer online Infant Mental Health certificate

Pitt to offer online Infant Mental Health certificate

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Hampshire College, progressive liberal arts school in Massachusetts, closing later this year

Hampshire College, progressive liberal arts school in Massachusetts, closing later this year

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Research Expo at Penn State New Ken shows students resilient as ever

Research Expo at Penn State New Ken shows students resilient as ever

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Millions in the U.S. never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up

Millions in the U.S. never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

New contract includes interior cameras, GPS tracking for West Mifflin school buses

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

German educators begin weeklong tour of Pa. public schools at North Hills High School

Point Park University raises tuition

Program between Chatham, West Allegheny to give students immersive reality college credits

Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliffVideo

Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades

Election

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

6 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts

A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

3 Min Read | 7 days Ago

‘Revolution’ or ‘chaos’: The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter

Shapiro holds wide lead over Garrity in race for Pa. governor, poll shows

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Shapiro vows to ‘protect’ voters from Trump order on voting by mail

Trump moves to crack down on mail-in voting with new order

Vance and Rubio’s differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Obituary Stories

Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96

Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96

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Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the 1st American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the 1st American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82