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Police, FCC investigate threats against O’Connor made over public safety radio

Police, FCC investigate threats against O’Connor made over public safety radio

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Secret Service probes $5M Unity scam as duo indicted in similar multi-state ‘gold bar’ scheme

Secret Service probes $5M Unity scam as duo indicted in similar multi-state ‘gold bar’ scheme

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Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania

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Event organizer feuds with Pittsburgh over 2026 NFL Draft permit

Event organizer feuds with Pittsburgh over 2026 NFL Draft permit

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Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

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Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Judge calls Pittsburgh crash death ‘textbook example’ of why DUI is illegal

Video plays key role in Wilkinsburg homicide arrest

Kristi Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in Senate hearingVideo

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

West Deer residents appeal to Commonwealth Court in fight over fracking wells

White House attributes redness on Trump’s neck to skin cream but doesn’t say what it’s treating

Peregrine falcons to be protected during Tarentum Bridge construction project

U.S./World

Pentagon says 4 American soldiers who died in Iran war were reservists who worked in logistics

Pentagon says 4 American soldiers who died in Iran war were reservists who worked in logistics

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Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed U.S. use of joint bases in Iran war

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed U.S. use of joint bases in Iran war

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After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight

After abandoning law firm executive orders, Trump administration reverses course and pursues fight

3 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Kristi Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in Senate hearing

Kristi Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in Senate hearing

3 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

U.S. automakers risk being reduced to niche producers of gas vehicles

U.S. automakers risk being reduced to niche producers of gas vehicles

3 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooting suspect is found guilty of second-degree murder

Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooting suspect is found guilty of second-degree murder

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Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a ‘betrayal’

Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the Middle East as Iran war complicates routes home

White House attributes redness on Trump’s neck to skin cream but doesn’t say what it’s treating

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in U.S., AAA says

2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

Dutch museum makes ‘needle in a haystack’ confirmation of Rembrandt painting

Politics

Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

White House attributes redness on Trump’s neck to skin cream but doesn’t say what it’s treating

White House attributes redness on Trump’s neck to skin cream but doesn’t say what it’s treating

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

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A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs

Lawmakers finally questioned the Clintons about Epstein. They also asked about pizzagate and UFOs

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Philadelphia on the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

Philadelphia on the short list to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

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Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame art appears in Washington park

U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s primary

World leaders react to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

American farmers see new Trump tariffs as yet another round of instability

Shapiro vows to block ICE detention centers, warns of devastating impact on local Pa. communities

Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress

Trump’s push for election power raises fears he will ‘subvert’ midterms

Health

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a ‘betrayal’

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a ‘betrayal’

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Federal judge shuts door on Justice Department effort to wrest transgender care data from UPMC

Federal judge shuts door on Justice Department effort to wrest transgender care data from UPMC

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

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Pittsburgh Water reports lowest-ever lead levels in city water supply

What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Back in black: UPMC reverses recent losses with $286M operating income in 2025

Health care union calls on McCormick to oppose ambassadorship for nursing home magnate

Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualificationsVideo

WVU Health System seeks to add children’s psychiatric hospital in Wheeling

Aspinwall pharmacy owner pushes for fair shake for independent drugstores

States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

Business

West Deer residents appeal to Commonwealth Court in fight over fracking wells

West Deer residents appeal to Commonwealth Court in fight over fracking wells

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

U.S. automakers risk being reduced to niche producers of gas vehicles

U.S. automakers risk being reduced to niche producers of gas vehicles

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in U.S., AAA says

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in U.S., AAA says

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Iran attacks threaten U.S. economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

Iran attacks threaten U.S. economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

AI drives Nvidia’s multibillion-dollar deal with Butler County’s Coherent

New restaurant at Live Casino Pittsburgh, Mangia, to feature DeLallo Italian Market

Back in black: UPMC reverses recent losses with $286M operating income in 2025

Surging natural gas prices in Pa. could mean higher utility bills

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

Oil prices rise sharply in market trading after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

Regional

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

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Partnership provides resources for community cleanups ahead of America 250

Partnership provides resources for community cleanups ahead of America 250

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Reading nooks surface across Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh locations

Reading nooks surface across Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh locations

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Western Pa. school districts tally expected savings from cyber charter tuition reform

Western Pa. school districts tally expected savings from cyber charter tuition reform

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

PennDOT implements speed limit, vehicle restrictions ahead of wintry weather

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

Freeze-thaw cycle leaves region scrambling to fill potholesVideo

Temps to touch 70s this week, but rain awaits

WTAE’s Elena LaQuatra: How a cochlear implant helped new Pittsburgh morning anchor rise to the top

Islamic group calls Iran strikes illegal; Pennsylvania expats in Israel weather counterattack

Breaking into the trades: 4 blue-collar women from Western Pa. share their stories

Breaking into the trades: 4 blue-collar women from Western Pa. share their storiesVideo

Education

Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students

Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Western Pa. school districts tally expected savings from cyber charter tuition reform

Western Pa. school districts tally expected savings from cyber charter tuition reform

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Kennedy Aderogba to be Pitt marching band’s first Black woman drum major

Kennedy Aderogba to be Pitt marching band’s first Black woman drum major

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Bethel Park teacher continues deep delve into Holocaust education

Bethel Park teacher continues deep delve into Holocaust education

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools during Carnegie visit

Carnegie Mellon’s $100M Hazelwood Green robotics center will build the future, officials say

Slippery Rock to offer bachelor’s degree in nursing

Carlow, Promise Center launch literacy tutoring initiative in Homewood

9 Greensburg Salem High School students vie for ‘Mr. GS’ title in annual pageant fundraiser

Computer science majors and professors grapple with AI advancements

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

Town hall about proposed Pennsylvania cellphone ban in schools draws crowd

Election

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

7 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

7 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

7 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

7 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

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Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

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

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

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

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

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Obituary Stories

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

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Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

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Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

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Former 76ers head coach, UNC legend dies at 87

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74

Former Steelers safety Mike Wagner, key member of Steel Curtain defense, dies

Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors’ dies at 75

Robert Duvall, acting legend known for intense roles, dead at 95