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Joe Starkey: Ravens went risky. Steelers stayed safe. Who’ll be proven right?

Joe Starkey: Ravens went risky. Steelers stayed safe. Who’ll be proven right?

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Innamorato launches Housing Investment Fund to ‘address full spectrum of housing needs’

Innamorato launches Housing Investment Fund to ‘address full spectrum of housing needs’

4 Min Read | 14 hours Ago

ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run

ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run

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Sprawling data center campus proposed next to old Bruce Mansfield power plant in Beaver County

Sprawling data center campus proposed next to old Bruce Mansfield power plant in Beaver County

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Harrison police still trying to resolve mystery of metal shards on roadways

Harrison police still trying to resolve mystery of metal shards on roadways

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State police find 2 pounds of cocaine after traffic stop of Penn Hills man on turnpike

State police find 2 pounds of cocaine after traffic stop of Penn Hills man on turnpike

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TV sales up during Super Bowl week as customers chase bargains

Person jumps from Route 28 bridge in Buffalo Township

‘She had a presence’: Fashionistas recall model Jacinta Stevens, who died in Monongahela River crash

More frigid weather for the weekend, snow not so much

Walnut Capital seeks exception from inclusionary zoning mandate in Oakland apartment project

Pa. House panel approves bill to limit exceptions to Sunshine Act notice requirement

Mysterious metal shards causing flat tires around Harrison

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

U.S./World

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Explosion in illegal coal mine kills at least 18 workers in India’s Meghalaya state

Explosion in illegal coal mine kills at least 18 workers in India’s Meghalaya state

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Morocco evacuates 140,000 people as torrential rains and dam releases trigger floods

Morocco evacuates 140,000 people as torrential rains and dam releases trigger floods

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

U.K.’s Starmer didn’t know Jeffrey Epstein. But the PM’s job is under threat

U.K.’s Starmer didn’t know Jeffrey Epstein. But the PM’s job is under threat

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

The last U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

The last U.S.-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of a new arms race

5 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

Famine spreads to more towns in Sudan’s Darfur region, hunger experts warn as war rages on

Nigeria sets up new military command to slow spread of Islamic militants after deadly attack

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Gunman in D.C. shooting of 2 National Guard members pleads not guilty

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes and victims’ names, despite redaction efforts

Trump taking steps toward installing Columbus statue near the White House

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

Politics

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump vows to donate any proceeds from $10 billion IRS lawsuit

Trump vows to donate any proceeds from $10 billion IRS lawsuit

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults, shouting matches

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults, shouting matches

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection to U.S. House

Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection to U.S. House

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction

Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s latest bid to nix his hush money conviction

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

Vance says U.S. seeks to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

Democrats demand ‘dramatic changes’ for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections

Fetterman calls on Senate to pass rail safety bill 3 years after toxic derailment near Ohio-Pa. line

Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote

Shapiro proposes record $53.3B in spending for coming fiscal year

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Health

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

A newborn’s death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast drug review program

House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast drug review program

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Sewickley counselor shares tips to beat the winter blues

Sewickley counselor shares tips to beat the winter blues

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Deadline for 2026 health insurance through Pennie is almost here

U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas’ 2025 total, with little sign of slowing

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

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

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

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

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

Business

U.S. applications for jobless benefits jump by 22K to 231K last week, the most in 2 months

U.S. applications for jobless benefits jump by 22K to 231K last week, the most in 2 months

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Clairton Coke Works to resume work at battery that saw fatal explosions in August

Clairton Coke Works to resume work at battery that saw fatal explosions in August

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Washington Post cuts a 3rd of its staff in a blow to legendary news brand

Washington Post cuts a 3rd of its staff in a blow to legendary news brand

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, study finds

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, study finds

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

John Dorfman: Fox, ASA display value and momentum

John Dorfman: Fox, ASA display value and momentum

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip

PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

India’s Modi praised for U.S. trade deal as opposition questions impact on agricultureVideo

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate expansion plans

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

Musk joins his rocket and AI businesses into single company before expected IPO this year

Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

Business in bloom: Fox and the Fleur celebrates 10 years of floral design

Abu Dhabi royal bought stake in Trump’s Crypto venture, WSJ reports

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

Regional

Morning Roundup: Train strikes box truck in West Newton; wrong-way driver on I-79

Morning Roundup: Train strikes box truck in West Newton; wrong-way driver on I-79

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

More frigid weather for the weekend, snow not so much

More frigid weather for the weekend, snow not so much

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Former Allegheny County public defender Matt Dugan to oversee correctional institutions in Western Pa.

Former Allegheny County public defender Matt Dugan to oversee correctional institutions in Western Pa.

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Morning Roundup: Washington County barn lost in overnight fire; South Park police warn of scam

Morning Roundup: Washington County barn lost in overnight fire; South Park police warn of scam

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Western Pa. casinos report mixed results despite 5th year of statewide gambling revenue growth

Western Pa. casinos report mixed results despite 5th year of statewide gambling revenue growth

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Morning Roundup: 2 flown from high-rise fire in Washington County; North Versailles businesses reportedly damaged by gunfire

Morning Roundup: 2 flown from high-rise fire in Washington County; North Versailles businesses reportedly damaged by gunfire

2 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Pittsburgh Marathon announces partnership with Reykjavík Marathon in Iceland

Opponents of Homer City power plant and data center air concerns at community gathering

Go Laurel Highlands’ annual photo contest captures the region’s beauty

Another record low: Temps dip to minus 11 degrees overnight

Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants

Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

Former youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds

Education

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Penn-Trafford School Board renews superintendent contract for 5 more years

Penn-Trafford School Board renews superintendent contract for 5 more years

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as prolonged standoff appears to deepen

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as prolonged standoff appears to deepen

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Westmoreland County Community College to launch 2-year engineering program shortly after opening makerspace

Westmoreland County Community College to launch 2-year engineering program shortly after opening makerspace

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Monroeville native, WWE announcer Corey Graves grapples with new role as Point Park professor

Monroeville native, WWE announcer Corey Graves grapples with new role as Point Park professor

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pitt to lease Wellington Apartments for overflow student housing

Pitt to lease Wellington Apartments for overflow student housing

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pittsburgh Public Schools building closure plan discussions back on the table

Penn State launches change-of-campus program

Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

Texas A&M shutters women, gender studies department amid new policy crackdown

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

Election

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

2 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

2 Min Read | 3 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 3 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

2 Min Read | 3 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

2 Min Read | 3 months Ago

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

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

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

Obituary Stories

Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies

Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, leader of Sept. 11 panel, dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, voice behind ‘Joy to the World,’ dies at 83

Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron, voice behind ‘Joy to the World,’ dies at 83

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

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

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

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

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

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

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

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

‘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