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Trump faces tough political, market hurdles in his bid to erode Fed independence

Trump faces tough political, market hurdles in his bid to erode Fed independence

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Man jumps into river at Point State Park, leaves $30K harp on shore

Man jumps into river at Point State Park, leaves $30K harp on shore

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Lawmakers, pet advocates push bill spurred by pet cremation scandal

Lawmakers, pet advocates push bill spurred by pet cremation scandal

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Oscars nominations: ‘Sinners’ makes history, setting nomination record

Oscars nominations: ‘Sinners’ makes history, setting nomination record

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Morning Roundup: Police investigate graffiti; Parkway closures; car into Denny’s

Morning Roundup: Police investigate graffiti; Parkway closures; car into Denny’s

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

RFK Jr. talks new food pyramid, avoids controversial vaccine changes in Harrisburg visit

RFK Jr. talks new food pyramid, avoids controversial vaccine changes in Harrisburg visit

2 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo saysVideo

‘Sad to see’: Ruthie’s Diner in Ligonier Township destroyed by blazeVideo

Woman pleads guilty in deadly red-light motorcycle crash in Downtown Pittsburgh

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

Community feedback sought for proposed New Kensington-Arnold building realignment

Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas

Nemacolin confirms layoffs

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

U.S./World

U.S. government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country

U.S. government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

What to know about the multiple train crashes in Spain this week

What to know about the multiple train crashes in Spain this week

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas

Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future U.S. leaders to repair ties

Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future U.S. leaders to repair ties

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top U.S. allies aren’t participating

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top U.S. allies aren’t participating

4 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Gunman at large in Australia after leaving 3 dead and 1 wounded

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo saysVideo

Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attack

Former special counsel Jack Smith set to testify at House panel

Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter’s home

Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump’s immigration enforcement surge

Politics

Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future U.S. leaders to repair ties

Trump’s European threats could make it harder for future U.S. leaders to repair ties

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Trump faces tough political, market hurdles in his bid to erode Fed independence

Trump faces tough political, market hurdles in his bid to erode Fed independence

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Greensburg native, a federal judge in Va., questioned legitimacy of Trump-appointed prosecutor

Greensburg native, a federal judge in Va., questioned legitimacy of Trump-appointed prosecutor

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya announces Republican Senate bid in Minnesota

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya announces Republican Senate bid in Minnesota

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

House committee takes first step to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe

Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against Trump’s foes is leaving post

‘This is not good policy’: Some GOP senators question advice Trump is receiving

Supreme Court does not rule on tariffs, with next potential decision in February

Trump’s ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it

In his new book, Gov. Josh Shapiro recalls an ‘offensive’ vetting process to be Kamala Harris’ running mate

Donald Trump thanks you for your attention to these matters in his 2nd term

Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out how he’ll make housing more affordable

Health

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

Pennsylvania health care professionals react to NYC nurses strike

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

‘Stunning victory’: Report trumpets record survival rates for cancer patients

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

Judge says she’ll hold a limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack

Business

RH brings its luxury furnishings, design services to Shadyside

RH brings its luxury furnishings, design services to Shadyside

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Nemacolin confirms layoffs

Nemacolin confirms layoffs

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Congress funds agency investigating Clairton Coke Works blast

Congress funds agency investigating Clairton Coke Works blast

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Historic Downtown Pittsburgh buildings set to become mixed-income apartments

Historic Downtown Pittsburgh buildings set to become mixed-income apartments

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Wall Street has worst session since April as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland

Wall Street has worst session since April as Trump threatens 8 European countries with tariffs over Greenland

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Viral Chinese app ‘Are you dead?’ comes to U.S.

Viral Chinese app ‘Are you dead?’ comes to U.S.

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Roving technician behind Fishy Things takes care of tanks, large and small, across Pittsburgh region

John Dorfman: After big falls, PayPal, TaskUs look like bargains

Kevin Hassett says Trump may be right to keep him out as Fed chair

Analysts’ darlings often fizzle, but they soared in ’25

ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

Shapiro backs plan with Trump admin to slow rising electricity prices amid data center surge

Pittsburgh International Airport adds nonstop flight to Los Angeles on United

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Regional

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying Epstein-related subpoenas

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Lawmakers, pet advocates push bill spurred by pet cremation scandal

Lawmakers, pet advocates push bill spurred by pet cremation scandal

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Nemacolin confirms layoffs

Nemacolin confirms layoffs

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Here’s how to get the most out of your eTrib access

Here’s how to get the most out of your eTrib access

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Morning Roundup: Heating issues force McKeesport school online; police tracking truck that fled crash scene

Morning Roundup: Heating issues force McKeesport school online; police tracking truck that fled crash scene

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pa. Game Commission considers Saturday start before Thanksgiving for deer season

Pa. Game Commission considers Saturday start before Thanksgiving for deer season

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Here are a few possible snow scenarios to watch in Western Pa.

PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs

Morning Roundup: Wilkinsburg shooting victim ID’d; 3 pets killed in Armstrong County fire

Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in

Subzero wind chills hit Pittsburgh region: Warming centers open, parks and rinks closed

Some Western Pa. schools closing, going remote for cold weather

Subzero windchills prompt National Weather Service to issue cold weather advisory

Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio

Education

Highlands teachers seal 5-year, early-bird contract

Highlands teachers seal 5-year, early-bird contract

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project

Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in

Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs

Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue

‘We want to be thoughtful’: New Kensington-Arnold to consider realigning grades

Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April

Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

Election

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 | 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

Obituary Stories

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

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

3 Min Read | 3 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

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

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

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

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

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80