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Putin ‘misinformed’ by his advisers on the war, White House says
WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin has been misinformed by advisers about his military’s performance in Ukraine and the effect of sanctions on his country’s economy, a White House spokeswoman said, citing unspecified U.S. intelligence. “We have information that Putin felt misled by the Russian military, which has resulted in...
Car stolen in Pittsburgh carjacking involved in Philadelphia police chase, crash
A car stolen in a carjacking Friday in Downtown Pittsburgh was involved in a police chase and crash Tuesday night in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh police said. Police said they are trying to determine whether the suspect in the Philadelphia incident was involved in the Pittsburgh carjacking. A Pittsburgh police spokeswoman said...
More Republicans have died of covid-19. Does that mean the polls are off?
WASHINGTON — Doctors and demographers recently noticed another tragic example of how polarization shapes America: The pandemic has killed more people in the nation’s Republican enclaves than its Democratic strongholds. They explain the gap by pointing to Republican resistance to vaccines and the GOP’s more cavalier approach to combating the...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he ‘loves’ team, lashes out at ‘false narrative’ about future
BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Wednesday pushed back on the notion that he’s unhappy in Baltimore, tweeting that he “loves” the team and lashing out at a “false narrative” around his future. Jackson’s comments came a day after Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti reiterated that the team was committed...
Jitney driver from Castle Shannon guilty of first-degree murder in 2018 shooting death
A jitney driver accused of killing a man and dumping his body on the side of a road in North Versailles was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder. Darrel Hardy Jr., 33, of Castle Shannon, is scheduled to be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd on...
Readers recommend these mystery novels that are also funny
It’s a tall order to ask for a mystery novel that’s also funny, like wanting a dog who can both fetch and mix a cocktail. But such things do exist (the novels, not the dog, though surely you’ll tell me if I’m mistaken), and a number of you responded to...
Facial scanning coming to an airport near you, raising some concerns
It’s only a matter of time before New England air travelers join others across the country in experiencing a new airport screening method that seems ripped straight from the pages of Philip K. Dick’s “The Minority Report.” My own tired face blinked back at me from a monitor late last...
Edmunds: Should you fix your car or buy new?
Perhaps this scenario is familiar to you. Your car broke down and now you’re faced with a costly repair bill. It may not have been the first time this has happened and you’re getting tired of pouring money into an aging machine. A new car would be nice, but is...
Apple TV+’s journey from Hollywood outsider to first streamer with a best picture OscarVideo
LOS ANGELES — It was only three years ago when Hollywood was looking at Apple with intense skepticism. Before launching its streaming service Apple TV+ in late 2019, the iPhone maker had confused traditional film and television industry players with a presentation that was heavy on star power — Oprah...
The public could gain easy access to info about how Pa. lawmakers spend taxpayer money on perks
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — A long-awaited transparency bill that would make legislative expenses accessible online for easy public viewing unanimously cleared a key...
4 big expenses you could face in retirement
Retirement planning is part savings, part guessing game. While many of your day-to-day expenses will remain the same, there are big-ticket categories that can take a large bite out of your savings. The more you can plan, the better prepared you’ll be to weather the costs. Here are four expenses...
Joseph Wright: Economic sanctions may make Russians’ lives worse — without stopping Putin’s assault on Ukraine
The economic sanctions levied upon Russia as a consequence of its invasion of Ukraine target the Russian economy and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest personal and business associates. The goal is to alter domestic politics within Russia, ultimately stopping Putin’s aggression. Yet our research into how economic sanctions affect the...
Westmoreland happenings: photography class, reverse basketball game and photos with the Easter Bunny
Church news • The Blairsville Brass will participate in the 11 a.m. April 3 worship service at Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St. Details: 724-694-8333. Classes • Westmoreland Photographers Society will offer a series of classes for beginning and novice photographers at 7 p.m. April 6 and...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s ‘America last’ initiative
I saw three minutes of world news coverage on “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” of the devastating tornado in New Orleans … only three minutes! Where is the minute-by-minute media coverage of Americans facing total destruction and personal devastation like in Ukraine? Where is President Biden? Has he requested...
Letter to the editor: Republicans’ questioning of Jackson embarrassing
The article “Legal experts weigh in on final day of Jackson’s hearings” mentions “questioning” by Republican senators. What I saw did include questioning, but some GOP senators apparently were more interested in demonstrating their incredible lack of maturity in comparison to the poised demeanor of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Sens....
Letter to the editor: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative provides hope
As a solar supporter concerned about coal-dependent communities, the prospect of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) fills me with hope. RGGI will cut carbon pollution from power plants in the state by 25% while raising hundreds of millions of dollars each year to invest in clean energy,...
Editorial: Less recidivism requires more preparation for inmates
For some people, being arrested can be a wake-up call. It can be enough of a scare to cause a jump back to the straight-and-narrow. Maybe it was precipitated by a one-time mistake unlikely to happen again, or maybe it was a stupid move that could have resulted in a...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County’s unfair tax deadline
The deadline for filing an assessment appeal in Allegheny County is March 31, 2022, for the 2022 tax year. We are the only county that favors the taxing bodies over homeowners in the state. Here’s the tax scheme (or scam): • Certify assessments • Mail tax bills • Appeal hearing...
The Stroller, March 30, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Food drive planned April 4 to 8 in Highlands School District Highlands High School National Honor Society will sponsor a community food...
Letter to editor: It’s not about race, it’s about logic
Bad arguments often are the result of using the same term in two different senses. These arguments typically use a weak (trivial) definition to prove the argument, and then they substitute the strong (substantive) definition to give the argument import. Welcome to critical race theory and systemic racism. Their strong...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 29, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Tuesday’s results Class 5A Section 2 Plum 9, Armstrong 1 Fox Chapel 3, Mars 1 Hampton 9, Woodland Hills 0 Class 4A Section 2 Beaver 10, New Castle 8 Montour at Quaker Valley, ppd. Section 3 Belle Vernon at Uniontown, ppd. Greensburg Salem at Elizabeth Forward,...
High school roundup for March 29, 2022: Fox Chapel’s Borkovich fans 17 in 2-hit shutout
Mackenzie Borkovich threw a two-hit shutout with 17 strikeouts to lead Fox Chapel to a 5-0 victory over Peters Township in nonsection softball Tuesday afternoon. Brynn Palmer and Hunter Taylor each hit a double and had two RBIs as Fox Chapel (2-0) used a five-run fifth inning to pull away...
Ex-Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops puck for ceremonial faceoff before Penguins-Rangers game
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dropped the puck for a ceremonial faceoff before Tuesday’s game between the Penguins and New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby “won” the faceoff against Rangers forward Barclay Goodrow. During warmups, all the Penguins wore No. 7 jerseys in recognition...
Seat was locked in teen’s Florida theme park ride death, accident report saysVideo
The seat of a teen who fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida last week was locked, according to an accident report from the state. On Thursday, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died after falling from the FreeFall drop tower that takes riders up 430 feet and then...
Pa. Republicans eye greater control over redistricting in response to new political maps
This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. It is made possible by the support of Spotlight PA members and Votebeat, a project focused on election integrity and voting access. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Republicans are moving to change how the state’s political...
