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Stuck in a deep freeze: Western Pa. snow may stick around until March

Stuck in a deep freeze: Western Pa. snow may stick around until March

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Man trying to flee police walks several miles up the frozen Allegheny River, authorities say

Man trying to flee police walks several miles up the frozen Allegheny River, authorities say

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Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes

Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes

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There’s a proper way to dig out from the snowstorm: Here’s how to do it

There’s a proper way to dig out from the snowstorm: Here’s how to do it

2 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Pittsburgh ‘nowhere near done’ plowing, hauling away snow, mayor says

Pittsburgh ‘nowhere near done’ plowing, hauling away snow, mayor says

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Police shoot man in Wilkins; suspect allegedly fired at officers first

Police shoot man in Wilkins; suspect allegedly fired at officers first

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Pitt announces resizing of Acrisure Stadium capacity for football starting this fall

Former Highlands teacher gets house arrest while awaiting trial on sex assault charges

Some Allegheny County Council members seek to ban cooperation with ICE

‘We’re devastated’: Jury’s acquittal in Pittsburgh killing enrages victim’s mother

Federal troop deployments to U.S. cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

1 dead after West Deer fire

No thaw in sight: Temperatures could hit record lows later this week

If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone

U.S./World

West Virginia librarian arrested for alleged Trump assassination plot

West Virginia librarian arrested for alleged Trump assassination plot

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Federal unions ask court to halt FEMA position cuts

Federal unions ask court to halt FEMA position cuts

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Federal troop deployments to U.S. cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

Federal troop deployments to U.S. cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting

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Omar criticizes Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

Omar criticizes Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online

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Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

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Rubio tells senators there’s ‘good and decent progress’ in Venezuela since U.S. ousted Maduro

Rubio tells senators there’s ‘good and decent progress’ in Venezuela since U.S. ousted Maduro

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It’s one storm after another for much of the U.S., but the next one’s path is uncertain

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

Huge landslide cleaves off the edge of a town in Sicily and forces the evacuation of 1,500 people

Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, 1st woman to lead the Church of England

Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hallVideo

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Investigators say deadly midair collision near D.C. followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

Politics

Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

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Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

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3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

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Rubio tells senators there’s ‘good and decent progress’ in Venezuela since U.S. ousted Maduro

Rubio tells senators there’s ‘good and decent progress’ in Venezuela since U.S. ousted Maduro

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Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances

Judge finds Virginia Democrats’ redistricting resolution illegal; new Maryland map advances

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Shapiro calls for end to immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Noem to be fired

U.S. sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy

Pittsburgh City Council calls on Pennsylvania’s senators to reject ICE funding

Fetterman says Trump should fire Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem

Carney rolls his eyes at U.S. Treasury secretary, telling Trump he meant what he said at Davos

Shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress

Minneapolis killing produces backlash against Trump administration from 2nd Amendment advocates

Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel drops out, faults Trump immigration policy

Health

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

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What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Hospitals, ambulance services brace for snow set to blanket Western Pa.

Hospitals, ambulance services brace for snow set to blanket Western Pa.

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Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people for 1st time

Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people for 1st time

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Poor insurance reimbursements place Pa. hospitals at risk of closure, report says

Poor insurance reimbursements place Pa. hospitals at risk of closure, report says

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks

Pa. gets $193M from federal rural health fund amid warnings it won’t offset Medicaid cuts

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

Cheese recalled in Pa. classified as potentially deadly by FDA

Business

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

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Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

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Gold buyers and local jewelers adapt to market’s historic price increase

Gold buyers and local jewelers adapt to market’s historic price increase

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UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs in sweeping cost-savings push

UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs in sweeping cost-savings push

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Design Within Reach opens luxury furniture showroom in Strip District

Design Within Reach opens luxury furniture showroom in Strip District

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

8 tips to stop worrying about running out of money in retirement

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the economy, but how much?

European Union opens investigation into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

Regional

There’s a proper way to dig out from the snowstorm: Here’s how to do it

There’s a proper way to dig out from the snowstorm: Here’s how to do it

8 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

8 Min Read | 5 days Ago

If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone

If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone

8 Min Read | 5 days Ago

No thaw in sight: Temperatures could hit record lows later this week

No thaw in sight: Temperatures could hit record lows later this week

8 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Meeting set to air concerns about proposed Homer City power plant and data center

Meeting set to air concerns about proposed Homer City power plant and data center

8 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Passengers without Real ID soon have to pay fee before flying

Passengers without Real ID soon have to pay fee before flying

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Most of PRT’s rail lines disabled by power line collapse

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo

Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

Pittsburgh International Airport still pummeled by storm-related disruptions

Morning Roundup: Driver trapped in Robinson crash; man stabbed in Beaver County

Snow cancels classes, Western Pa. district officials weigh challenges as cold approaches

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

Education

Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board

Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board

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Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh

The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says

Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says

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Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

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Pitt plans new 400-bed dormitory for 1st-year students amid growth

Hempfield Area School Board reopens bidding for $150M high school projectVideo

Community feedback sought for proposed New Kensington-Arnold building realignment

Highlands teachers seal 5-year, early-bird contract

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project

Greensburg resident, former Hillandale Farms CEO, donates another $53.5M to Pitt

‘Potential deals emerging’ at some closing Penn State campuses, trustee says

Election

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

1 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

1 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

1 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

1 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

1 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

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Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

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

Obituary Stories

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

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Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

6 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

6 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

6 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

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‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Jack McGregor, state senator who founded Penguins, dies at 91Video

Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94

Joseph McGettigan, prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76