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The current U.S. political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday

The current U.S. political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday

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Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio

Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio

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Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

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Norwegian leader says Trump sent message saying Nobel snub means peace is no longer his sole obligation

Norwegian leader says Trump sent message saying Nobel snub means peace is no longer his sole obligation

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Beltzhoover burglar claimed to be ICE agent, Pittsburgh police say

Beltzhoover burglar claimed to be ICE agent, Pittsburgh police say

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‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

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Craft distilleries make industry, community connections

Report: Steelers to interview Pittsburgh native, Super Bowl champion Mike McCarthy

Fugitive nabbed inside Pittsburgh home

’60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month agoVideo

No-kill animal control making inroads with municipal contracts

Editorial: What Fetterman said — and what people heard — about ICE

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be foundVideo

Bushy Run Battlefield museum manager to depart post

U.S./World

Chinese steel factory officials detained after explosion that leaves 4 dead, 6 missing

Chinese steel factory officials detained after explosion that leaves 4 dead, 6 missing

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DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor

DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor

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School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say

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Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 23 as rescuers search for dozens missing

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’60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

’60 Minutes’ airs report on Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead, forcing thousands to fleeVideo

The current U.S. political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor saysVideo

Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a rowVideo

Indonesian rescuers find a body near wreckage of a plane that crashed with 11 aboard

Trump confidants, former British leader and Middle East officials are at forefront of U.S. Gaza plan

Family of Iranian protester searched for her body in a pile of corpses and buried her on a roadside

Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a ‘saving grace’ in today’s political climate

Politics

The current U.S. political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday

The current U.S. political climate is spurring a ‘reclaim’ and rallying on the MLK holiday

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Kevin Hassett says Trump may be right to keep him out as Fed chair

Kevin Hassett says Trump may be right to keep him out as Fed chair

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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s 1st female governor in historic inauguration

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

Here’s where Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

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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

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Trump isn’t waiting for future generations to name things after him. It’s happening now

Denmark, Greenland seek congressional support against Trump bid

Trump takes the unusual step of thanking Iran for canceling executions of political prisoners

Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his 2nd term? Here’s what a new poll shows

Prayer leader in Iran and the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump

GOP congressman hints Greenland invasion could trigger bipartisan Trump impeachment

Senate passes more spending bills, but Homeland Security dispute looms

Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

Health

Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks

Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks

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Pa. gets $193M from federal rural health fund amid warnings it won’t offset Medicaid cuts

Pa. gets $193M from federal rural health fund amid warnings it won’t offset Medicaid cuts

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Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

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The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

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Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

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Cheese recalled in Pa. classified as potentially deadly by FDA

Cheese recalled in Pa. classified as potentially deadly by FDA

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Pennsylvania health care professionals react to NYC nurses strike

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

‘Stunning victory’: Report trumpets record survival rates for cancer patients

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

Judge says she’ll hold a limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region

Why whole milk is back, and what local providers say

Business

ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

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Shapiro backs plan with Trump admin to slow rising electricity prices amid data center surge

Shapiro backs plan with Trump admin to slow rising electricity prices amid data center surge

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Pittsburgh International Airport adds nonstop flight to Los Angeles on United

Pittsburgh International Airport adds nonstop flight to Los Angeles on United

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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

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‘Sole venture’: Latrobe family takes reins of longtime Mancuso’s Shoe Repair shop

‘Sole venture’: Latrobe family takes reins of longtime Mancuso’s Shoe Repair shop

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Analysts’ darlings often fizzle, but they soared in ’25

Analysts’ darlings often fizzle, but they soared in ’25

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Trump moves to make data centers pay for surging power costs

Wall Street strengthens as Big Tech bounces back and oil prices ease

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it’s illegal, X says

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC’s to expand investment as profit jumps 35%

Officials worry for future as passenger levels at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport hit new lows

Irwin OKs plans for Chipotle restaurant

Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for phone customers across the country

PNC mandates 5-day office work week for all employees

Regional

Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio

Suspect in Ambridge double homicide arrested in Ohio

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Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in

Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in

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‘Read the room’: Western Pennsylvanians weigh in on cellphone etiquette

‘Read the room’: Western Pennsylvanians weigh in on cellphone etiquette

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Craft distilleries make industry, community connections

Craft distilleries make industry, community connections

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Reversal brings back 900 federal workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Reversal brings back 900 federal workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void

Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void

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‘It’s time’: Most Steelers fans welcome departure of coach Mike Tomlin

Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

Mites on Ice brawl seen as good, bad, unforgettable

Morning Roundup: Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father

‘ICE Out’ protests scheduled for Pittsburgh, Greensburg, elsewhere

Fayette County man accused of beating, threatening to kill woman during 4 days of captivity

A look at the classic diners still holding on in Western PennsylvaniaVideo

Education

PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs

PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs

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Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue

Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue

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‘We want to be thoughtful’: New Kensington-Arnold to consider realigning grades

‘We want to be thoughtful’: New Kensington-Arnold to consider realigning grades

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Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April

Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April

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Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

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Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

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Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

Wilkinsburg educator tapped for Penn-Trafford High School assistant principal role

Pitt’s new AI hub aims to make artificial intelligence practical for students and their careers

Election

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

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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

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

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Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

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Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

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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

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

Obituary Stories

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

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‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

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Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

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Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Jack McGregor, state senator who founded Penguins, dies at 91Video

Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94

Joseph McGettigan, prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75