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Sewickley man detained by ICE for weeks expected to return home within next few days

Sewickley man detained by ICE for weeks expected to return home within next few days

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Trump says U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

Trump says U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

6 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

3 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Lawsuit claims Allegheny County Jail guard failed to protect inmate attacked in cell with spork

Lawsuit claims Allegheny County Jail guard failed to protect inmate attacked in cell with spork

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Many Catholics dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the 1st American pope

Many Catholics dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the 1st American pope

7 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Man who posted online as ‘Mr. Satan’ pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents

Man who posted online as ‘Mr. Satan’ pleads guilty to threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents

2 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Vandergrift fire departments temporarily halt service after lapse in workers’ comp coverage

Man fatally stabbed in North Braddock

4,000 Band-Aids, 1,400 water bottles, 1 mobile clinic: Allegheny Health Network prepares for NFL Draft

Point Park University raises tuition

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

Jury acquits man in daylight shooting of teen in Downtown Pittsburgh

Orlando flights to return to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport scheduleVideo

U.S./World

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel

2 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

Many Catholics dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the 1st American pope

Many Catholics dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the 1st American pope

7 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on cruise ship

16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on cruise ship

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trump administration agrees to return rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall monument

Trump administration agrees to return rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall monument

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Trump says he won’t apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

Trump says he won’t apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

6 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as possible kidnapping

Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as possible kidnapping

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder

Colombia approves plan to cull dozens of wild hippos

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Iran war has some U.S. water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein

Senegal has 1st conviction under law toughening punishment for homosexual acts

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote U.S. islands

U.S. home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Politics

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

3 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault

4 Min Read | 1 day 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 | 14 hours Ago

Lessons learned in ’70s have made U.S., world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

Lessons learned in ’70s have made U.S., world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

7 Min Read | 1 day Ago

He was willing to testify against the cartel — but ICE got to him first

He was willing to testify against the cartel — but ICE got to him first

10 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Democrats embrace DEI as ‘American values’ at National Action Network

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

Shapiro, Garrity spar over Iran

‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says ‘God does not bless any conflict’

Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the U.S. as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

Hungary’s election could end Orbán’s journey from liberal firebrand to far-right leader

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

Health

Iran war has some U.S. water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Iran war has some U.S. water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

4 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

4 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Billions in research funding survive Trump crackdown, benefiting Pitt, CMU

Billions in research funding survive Trump crackdown, benefiting Pitt, CMU

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump administration temporarily blocks Minnesota’s historic wage floor for nursing home workers

Trump administration temporarily blocks Minnesota’s historic wage floor for nursing home workers

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50

Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50

10 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its accusations about New York health care fraud

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its accusations about New York health care fraud

6 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Updated rules for CDC vaccine advisory panel reflect Kennedy skepticism

U.S. abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions

AHN radiologist turns ‘The Pitt’ into teaching tool on TikTok

American Red Cross teams up with ‘The Pitt’ for series of blood drives

Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now, but says FDA must finish review

How often should I replace my running shoes?

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

What to consider before switching antidepressants

Business

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

9 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

U.S. home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

U.S. home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

4 Min Read | 11 hours Ago

Oil prices rise after the U.S. says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Oil prices rise after the U.S. says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills announces closing date

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills announces closing date

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Lessons learned in ’70s have made U.S., world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

Lessons learned in ’70s have made U.S., world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

7 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

New Carnegie Mellon program pairs start-up entrepreneurs with investors

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging

Costco is facing a new class-action lawsuit that takes aim at memberships

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran

A 1.9 billion-year-old bedrock will soon house the world’s 1st permanent nuclear waste site

Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted

Regional

Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash

Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash

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Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon center

Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon center

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Pittsburgh region flirting with record highs, lows later this week

Pittsburgh region flirting with record highs, lows later this week

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff

10 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table

Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student

Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

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

Restored semi from ‘Knight Rider’ to travel from Butler to Philadelphia area for unveilingVideo

State College named best college town in America by USA Today

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted

Ridgway man killed in Route 28/66 crash in Armstrong County

ICE has left Pittsburgh International Airport

Fertilizer prices rise sharply as Middle East conflict hits farmersVideo

Education

German educators begin weeklong tour of Pa. public schools at North Hills High School

German educators begin weeklong tour of Pa. public schools at North Hills High School

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Point Park University raises tuition

Point Park University raises tuition

2 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Program between Chatham, West Allegheny to give students immersive reality college credits

Program between Chatham, West Allegheny to give students immersive reality college credits

2 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees

Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff

10 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades

Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

New Carnegie Mellon program pairs start-up entrepreneurs with investors

Bible stories would be part of a new Texas public schools reading list drawing attention

Dating choices or draft picks — the cognitive science behind either is similar, CMU professors say

State College named best college town in America by USA Today

Brashear physical education class a learning opportunity for future teachers and students with special needsVideo

Western Pa. educators rope historic Artemis II mission into classrooms

Yough School Board seeks to fill vacancy left by director’s resignation

Pitt students track Artemis II spacecraft in worldwide NASA test

Election

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 | 14 hours Ago

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

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

7 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

‘Revolution’ or ‘chaos’: The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

‘Revolution’ or ‘chaos’: The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

9 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter

Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

Trump moves to crack down on mail-in voting with new order

Vance and Rubio’s differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Georgia’s Fulton County and the Trump administration square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

Obituary Stories

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 5 days Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99