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8 NFL teams are slated to make their 1st picks of the draft in Round 2 after a flurry of trades

8 NFL teams are slated to make their 1st picks of the draft in Round 2 after a flurry of trades

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Tim Benz: I like Max Iheanachor but not what the Steelers did before or after drafting him

Tim Benz: I like Max Iheanachor but not what the Steelers did before or after drafting him

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Joe Starkey: Incredible night for Pittsburgh … until it was the Dallas Cowboys’ turn to pick

Joe Starkey: Incredible night for Pittsburgh … until it was the Dallas Cowboys’ turn to pick

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Steelers’ 1st-round pick had element of surprise, draws cautious optimism from fans

Steelers’ 1st-round pick had element of surprise, draws cautious optimism from fans

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Entrepreneurs, influencers seek their big break at the 2026 NFL Draft

Entrepreneurs, influencers seek their big break at the 2026 NFL Draft

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NFL Draft opens to packed crowds, bright skies and strong start in Pittsburgh

NFL Draft opens to packed crowds, bright skies and strong start in Pittsburgh

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NFL Draft: Pittsburgh sets a record with draft attendanceVideo

My day at the NFL Draft: Pittsburgh didn’t disappoint

Steelers select Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with 1st-round pick

NFL Draft prospects bring the bling on the red carpet at Point State Park

NFL Draft Day 1 live sports updates: 1st round concludes in PittsburghVideo

Fans wait out heat for close-up stage view of NFL Draft picks

Point State Park becomes hub of excitement with NFL Draft festivities

Fans happy to brave long waits to experience NFL Draft

U.S./World

Pakistan forges ahead with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and U.S. together for talks

Pakistan forges ahead with diplomatic efforts to bring Iran and U.S. together for talks

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Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging homes and shutting down roads

Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging homes and shutting down roads

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Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

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Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of U.S. negotiations

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of U.S. negotiations

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Federal officials charge U.S. soldier with using classified intel to win over $400K bet on Maduro raid

Federal officials charge U.S. soldier with using classified intel to win over $400K bet on Maduro raid

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Trump says Lebanon, Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

Justice Department’s watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California

Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of HormuzVideo

Why the European Union’s wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine

Politics

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

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Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

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Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

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Sen. Dave McCormick endorses Trump nominee for Fed chair

Sen. Dave McCormick endorses Trump nominee for Fed chair

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Trump, other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Trump’s lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president’s $10B lawsuit

Health

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on covid vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on covid vaccine effectiveness

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U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Pete Hegseth maintains

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Pete Hegseth maintains

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Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Mark Cuban weighs in on Kamala Harris, health care, before Pittsburgh visit

Mark Cuban weighs in on Kamala Harris, health care, before Pittsburgh visit

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

Trump’s dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging cuts back as budget falls short

$1.3B UPMC Presbyterian Hospital tower construction enters home stretch

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures

Business

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

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Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

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U.S. jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

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Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District

Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District

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Cutting-edge Astrobotic rocket engine could fuel more efficient moon missions

Cutting-edge Astrobotic rocket engine could fuel more efficient moon missions

2 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war

Stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war

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Former Steeler Jerome Bettis, NFL commissioner view CMU’s inventions to power sports

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

Pittsburgh restaurants prepare for NFL Draft surge as closures raise concerns

Local experts say consumers and small businesses might not benefit from new tariff refund portal

Kevin Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for themVideo

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years

Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war

Regional

State conservation officials plan to distribute ‘pocket meadow kits’ to foster native plants

State conservation officials plan to distribute ‘pocket meadow kits’ to foster native plants

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Grandmother, family friend charged in Renesmay Eutsey death investigation, Fayette DA says

Grandmother, family friend charged in Renesmay Eutsey death investigation, Fayette DA says

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Turnpike starts engineering work for updated Breezewood, I-70 interchange

Turnpike starts engineering work for updated Breezewood, I-70 interchange

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle

Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle

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Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

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Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights

Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights

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From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo

Freeze watch, frost advisory issued for Western Pa.

3-alarm fire displaces 13 in Allentown

Walmart delivery driver charged with running over customer

FBI says a threatened flight landed safely in Pittsburgh

Diocese of Greensburg bishop joins clergy nationwide weighing in on Trump, Pope Leo XIV discourseVideo

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

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

Education

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

2 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes

‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes

3 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Chatham student develops real-time antisemitism incident tracker

Chatham student develops real-time antisemitism incident tracker

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Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign

Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign

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AI-driven sports technology from Carnegie Mellon students draws interest from Mark Cuban

AI-driven sports technology from Carnegie Mellon students draws interest from Mark Cuban

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $53M, enrollment by 4,800 students

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $53M, enrollment by 4,800 students

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Former Steeler Jerome Bettis, NFL commissioner view CMU’s inventions to power sports

Free pre-K class coming to Lower Burrell via nonprofit program

Penn State New Kensington project fair highlights renewable energy adaptation for climate change

Physical activity, healthy foods highlighted at pre-NFL Draft rally at Duquesne schoolVideo

A boy, a racquet and a dream: Whitehall teen, a Ukrainian refugee, excels on Baldwin tennis team

Greensburg Salem to vote on comprehensive plan

Brashear teacher and student chosen to announce an NFL Draft pickVideo

Unruly teen behavior put on notice as NFL Draft approaches

Election

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

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 week 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 | 1 week Ago

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

2 Min Read | 1 week 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 | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

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

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

‘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

Obituary Stories

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

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Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

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Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

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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

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

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

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

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

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