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Long-awaited remediation work at Parks Township nuclear dump begins

Long-awaited remediation work at Parks Township nuclear dump begins

2 Min Read | 46 mins Ago

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces sale to nonprofit media group

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces sale to nonprofit media group

4 Min Read | 5 mins Ago

Construction begins on $10B natural gas power plant and data center in Indiana County

Construction begins on $10B natural gas power plant and data center in Indiana County

4 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

10 Min Read | 44 mins Ago

Ligonier gazebo plays prominent role in trailer for ‘Hershey’ film

Ligonier gazebo plays prominent role in trailer for ‘Hershey’ film

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Penguins to face rival Flyers in 1st round of playoffs

Penguins to face rival Flyers in 1st round of playoffs

1 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Once quiet, now colossal: NFL Draft turns Pittsburgh into football’s epicenter

New contract includes interior cameras, GPS tracking for West Mifflin school buses

Efforts underway for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring

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

Wilkinsburg man charged with fatal stabbing in North Braddock

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

The Trump and Leo chronicles: A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath

U.S./World

Polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying on taxes

Polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying on taxes

4 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage

A 5.7 earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City, causing some damage

1 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case

4 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds

4 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

U.S. families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

U.S. families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

3 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

The Trump and Leo chronicles: A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath

The Trump and Leo chronicles: A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath

8 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Efforts underway for 2nd round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine

Hezbollah official says the group won’t abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the U.S.

U.S. forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran

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

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

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

Politics

Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

4 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald’s to Oval Office

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald’s to Oval Office

4 Min Read | 15 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 | 17 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 | 17 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 | 19 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 | 2 days Ago

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

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

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

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

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

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

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 | 1 day Ago

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

Clinical trials offer hope for multiple sclerosis treatment breakthrough

4 Min Read | 18 hours Ago

Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50

Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50

10 Min Read | 22 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 | 4 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 | 4 days 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

Construction begins on $10B natural gas power plant and data center in Indiana County

Construction begins on $10B natural gas power plant and data center in Indiana County

4 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township

Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring

U.S. wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring

3 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Stocks rally and return to where they were before the U.S.-Iran war

Stocks rally and return to where they were before the U.S.-Iran war

4 Min Read | 19 hours Ago

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 | 24 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 | 1 day Ago

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

Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills announces closing date

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

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

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

Regional

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

Exodus of federal prosecutors ripples through Pittsburgh office

10 Min Read | 44 mins Ago

Morning Roundup: 4 injured in Braddock Hills hillside crash; Butler County bus driver flown to hospital

Morning Roundup: 4 injured in Braddock Hills hillside crash; Butler County bus driver flown to hospital

1 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

911 calls that range from heroic to hilarious for National Dispatcher Week

911 calls that range from heroic to hilarious for National Dispatcher Week

2 Min Read | 6 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 | 20 hours Ago

Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash

Man killed, passenger injured in Butler County motorcycle crash

1 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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 | 1 day Ago

Pittsburgh region flirting with record highs, lows later this week

Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliffVideo

Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table

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

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

Education

New contract includes interior cameras, GPS tracking for West Mifflin school buses

New contract includes interior cameras, GPS tracking for West Mifflin school buses

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

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 | 4 hours Ago

Point Park University raises tuition

Point Park University raises tuition

2 Min Read | 22 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 | 20 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 cliffVideo

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

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

Election

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

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

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

4 Min Read | 4 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 | 5 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

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

4 Min Read | 5 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 | 6 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 | 6 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

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