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TrumpRx aids some who seek lower drug prices, but experts say impact is limited

TrumpRx aids some who seek lower drug prices, but experts say impact is limited

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‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ protest, march takes place this weekend

‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ protest, march takes place this weekend

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Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

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Coming Saturday: From Darkness to Light: The Marc Fogel story

Coming Saturday: From Darkness to Light: The Marc Fogel story

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Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

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PennDOT plans another sweep for puzzling metal fragments in Harrison

PennDOT plans another sweep for puzzling metal fragments in Harrison

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What urgently needed vehicles will Pittsburgh buy with $27M?

Pittsburgh region to get another blast of frigid weather this weekend; frostbite risk rises

1 dead in crashes involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County

Oakmont Bakery harassed over ICE arrest

Pittsburgh man dies after jumping from Route 28 bridge in Buffalo Township

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

From doinks to Bad Bunny: The best novelty Super Bowl bets on the board

Man killed in Uniontown shooting; person of interest sought

U.S./World

Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

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In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families

In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families

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Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington

Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington

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U.S. strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific

U.S. strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific

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Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts

Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts

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Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Republicans reject complaint about Tulsi Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it

Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein

3 dead, 6 hurt after car hits bicyclist and crashes into Los Angeles grocery storeVideo

What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show’s Savannah Guthrie

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands

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

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

Politics

Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

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‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ protest, march takes place this weekend

‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ protest, march takes place this weekend

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash despite White House earlier defending it

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington

Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Senate GOP blocks push for legal action over Epstein law

Senate GOP blocks push for legal action over Epstein law

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Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’

Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats’ video about ‘illegal orders’

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

Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands

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

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

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

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

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

Health

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

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Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses

Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses

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Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

Hims & Hers launches copy of Wegovy pill, prompting legal threats from drugmaker Novo Nordisk

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Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

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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

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Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

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

Sewickley counselor shares tips to beat the winter blues

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

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

Business

Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses

Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses

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Pizza Hut closing 250 stores as parent company considers selling the brand

Pizza Hut closing 250 stores as parent company considers selling the brand

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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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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

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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

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

John Dorfman: Fox, ASA display value and momentum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regional

Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video

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Super Bowl ad features Cam Heyward, group of Boys & Girls Club of Western PA

Super Bowl ad features Cam Heyward, group of Boys & Girls Club of Western PA

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1 dead in crashes involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County

1 dead in crashes involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County

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Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville Mall

Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville Mall

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Pittsburgh region to get another blast of frigid weather this weekend; frostbite risk rises

Pittsburgh region to get another blast of frigid weather this weekend; frostbite risk rises

2 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

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Morning Roundup: Police charge caretaker with theft from Verona patient

After $82K Pittsburgh airport cash seizure, woman takes TSA to court

Former Allegheny County public defender Matt Dugan to help lead Pennsylvania Prison Society

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

More frigid weather for the weekend, snow not so much

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

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

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

Education

State budget plan includes $30M performance-based fund for Pitt, Penn State

State budget plan includes $30M performance-based fund for Pitt, Penn State

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Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

Pitt researcher studies lingering health impacts from East Palestine train derailment

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Pitt to lease Wellington Apartments for overflow student housing

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

Election

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

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Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

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

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