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Noah Feldman
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Letter to the editor: In Afghanistan, history repeats itself
The Roman Empire fell, in part, when the government began paying tribute to the invaders rather than defending their borders and allies. President Biden has hastily (and dangerously) withdrawn from Afghanistan, leaving tribute to the Taliban in his wake. Billions in military equipment, including sophisticated aircraft, drones and firearms, were...
Hempfield senior making headlines, helping build girls tennis program
Whether it’s debating the views of world politicians or setting an example in her own life, Alexis Smith has a passion for leadership. Smith is a senior on the Hempfield girls tennis team and is one of the top players in the region. But she also is a standout student,...
Valley tennis uses 5-court strength to pursue playoff goals
Even with all seven of her starters back from last season’s second-place team and the section alignment staying the same, Valley tennis coach Rachael Link is taking no chances. “After finishing second in an extremely competitive section last year, we aren’t taking anything for granted,” the 13th-year coach said. “During...
High school sports schedule for Sept. 7, 2021
High schools Soccer Boys Tuesday’s schedule WPIAL Class 4A Section 1 Butler at North Hills, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Shaler, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Bethel Park at Brashear, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 8 p.m. Peters Township at Baldwin, 7:30 p.m. Section 3 Latrobe at Central Catholic, 7:30...
Highlands Middle School to move to remote learning this week because of covid
Highlands Middle School students will be learning remotely for at least Tuesday through Friday because of a “high number of covid cases,” according to correspondence from the school district to middle school families. “During this time, our buildings and grounds staff will be cleaning classrooms, sanitizing and preparing to welcome...
The Penn State defense steals the show in Wisconsin win 
The ability of the Penn State defense to hold a late lead in big games has been the source of frustration for fans over the past several years, but Saturday was not one of those occasions. The Nittany Lions held off two late fourth-quarter Wisconsin drives to seal a bruising...
John Dorfman: My fat profit margin stocks returned 78% in 2020; here's another 5 to try
It’s been a great year for stocks with fat profit margins. Five fat-margin stocks that I recommended on September 7, 2020 have returned 78.6% through September 3 of this year. Gamco Investors Inc. (GBL), Mario Gabelli’s investment company, led the way with a 136% return. A year ago, I wrote...
Ravens RB Justice Hill reportedly tears Achilles tendon; former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell among players trying out
BALTIMORE — Ravens running back Justice Hill reportedly tore his Achilles tendon in practice last week, likely ending his season and forcing the team to scramble for a replacement ahead of next Monday’s season opener. Hill, who was not at practice Monday, was reportedly hurt Thursday, according to the NFL...
British teen Emma Raducanu keeps rolling, beats Shelby Rogers to advance to U.S. Open quarterfinals 
NEW YORK — British teenager Emma Raducanu, who had to compete in a qualifying tournament to earn a spot in the main draw of the U.S. Open, continued her impressive march through the field with a 6-2, 6-1 flattening of American Shelby Rogers on Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Raducanu,...
Overwhelmed morgues belie U.S. illusion of a defanged pandemic 
The fast-spreading delta variant has flooded hospitals across the South. It’s killed more people in Florida and Louisiana than the darkest days of the pandemic winter, and left so many covid-19 patients gasping for breath that some places face shortages of medical oxygen. This harsh reality, likely fueled by a...
The coming crisis in dementia care and why Pa. is woefully unprepared
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. Pat Loughney was sleep-deprived and panicked as he dug a partially eaten bar of medicated soap from his wife’s mouth in...
Kira Yeversky and Tom Fisher: Celebrating the Pittsburghers Behind Carnegie libraries, museums
Generations of Pittsburghers have expanded their horizons through the vast collections at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and explored the world through captivating exhibits at the Carnegie Museums. While these buildings bear the name of the steel baron who funded their construction, we believe it’s important this Labor Day to...
Derry junior hunting birdies, team success
Hunter Jurica stays true to his name all year. In the winter, he likes to trek out into the freezing woods with a rifle and hunt deer. When the ground thaws, he grabs his clubs, tries his best to stay out of the woods and hunts birdies. Jurica is a...
Pitt-Greensburg women's soccer intent on proving 2019 title was no fluke 
When members of the Pitt-Greensburg women’s soccer team talk about the 2021 season, a common theme emerges: proving 2019 was not a fluke. Two seasons ago, the Bobcats went 19-1-1 overall and 9-0-1 in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. UPG defeated Penn State Behrend to win the conference tournament and...
Jared Dillian: Americans who say they pay taxes are probably lying
The Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center recently released a report saying that 61% of U.S. households had paid no federal income tax in 2020, up from 44% in 2019, as the pandemic led to high unemployment and loss of income. Although the number will likely revert to the mid-40% range over...
In brief: Touch-a-Truck, Oaks Theater, fundraiser dinner and more in Plum, Oakmont
Touch-a-Truck canceled Oakmont Lions Club’s Touch-a-Truck event that was planned for Oct. 3 has been canceled because of the pandemic. Organizers said the need for extensive cleaning after each child would climb in and out of participating trucks, as well as potential crowd size, swayed them to cancel the event....
In brief: Touch-a-Truck, college fair, festival weekend, celebrity golf outing and more in Pine, Richland
Touch-a-Truck event The Pine Community Center will be hosting a Touch-a-Truck event from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the community center parking lot. Touch-a-Truck is a chance for kids to get up close to some big trucks. The trucks will include a firetruck, tow truck, bucket truck...
In brief: LEGO Brick Fest, decluttering event, fundraiser dinner and more in Monroeville
LEGO Brick Fest The nation’s No. 1 LEGO event and largest touring fan-created LEGO show has reassembled. Brick Fest Live is holding its first show in 18 months with new exhibits and interactive stage shows Sept. 11-12 at Monroe­ville Convention Center. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each...
In brief: Newcomers club, college fair, celebrity golf outing and more in Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Newcomers Club The Fox Chapel Newcomers club will hold the first meeting of the 2021-2022 year at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 10 at O’Hara Community Park. The meeting will be at the pavilion closest to the fenced-in playground. Membership is open to anyone who has moved to the...
In brief: Tree planting, class reunion, Women's Business Network and more in Penn Hills
Plum Creek restoration project The Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission’s third and final planting along Plum Creek in Penn Hills Community Park, will be Sept. 25 at 10 am (rain date Sept. 26). Join the group as they plant 30-35 native trees and shrubs, fence them from the deer and...
In brief: College fair, festival weekend, Ladies Day Out, Women's Business Network and more in Hampton
La Roche college fair More than 100 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless. One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the fair will host...
Gov. Andy Beshear: Eastern Ky.’s economy accelerating
This commentary is part of a series from governors of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission. ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. Kentucky’s economy is on fire, with economic momentum in every corner...
No. 9 Notre Dame escapes with OT victory Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Notre Dame survived Florida State backup quarterback McKenzie Milton’s unlikely comeback on an emotional night when the Seminoles honored Bobby Bowden. Jonathan Doerer made a 41-yard field goal in overtime and No. 9 Notre Dame escaped with a 41-38 victory after Florida State overcame an 18-point deficit...
Letter to the editor: Hoping Biden can last 4 years
We should all pray tonight that President Biden can serve out his full four-year term. If he can’t, we get veep Kamala Harris. If she falters, we get House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. If she can’t go, we get Senate President Pro Tem Patrick Leahy. Next, it’s Secretary of State Anthony...
Noah Feldman: Is the Supreme Court ready to overturn Roe? We don’t know
A day after the Constitution-flouting Texas anti-abortion law went into effect, a divided Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that it won’t block the law before it can grapple with a concrete case that tests it in practice. The five most conservative justices agreed to an unsigned, one-and-a-half-page opinion that said...


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