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Julie K. Brown • Miami Herald

Federal court moves to unseal documents in Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal

MIAMI — A federal court of appeals in New York on Monday took the first step in unsealing documents that could reveal evidence of an international sex trafficking operation allegedly run by multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his former partner, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court...
Editorial: How do you ask charities for charity?

Charity begins at home, and Allegheny County is home to a lot of charities. After six years, the county has only been able to review 72 percent of the tax-exempt properties owned by “complex nonprofits.” Out of 2,800 parcels, about 700 have not been reviewed to see if they really...
Neil Walker Field ground breaking ceremony conducted

Brad Mar Pine Athletic Association hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Neil Walker Field on Sunday, March 10. The ceremony took place at the field adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Wexford. Brad Mar Pine has been working hard with the church, 93.7 The Fan, and many others in the...
PennDOT grades itself in performance report

PennDOT released its first performance report on efforts to address funding, mobility and safety on the state’s roadways, giving itself marks ranging from marginal to getting better in more than two dozen categories. “This report is a true reflection of the department’s focus on safety,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards...
Roman Reigns, WWE Superstars pay visit to Children’s Hospital

J.P. Coss had no idea Monday morning when he put on his favorite WWE shirt that he would get to meet his favorite WWE Superstar, Roman Reigns. This was another day brightened by WWE Superstars at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Monday’s visit isn’t a first for Reigns and WWE,...
Fox lands Urban Meyer in move to challenge ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has landed a new job, but he won’t be roaming the sidelines. Meyer has signed a new deal with Fox Sports as a studio analyst on a yet-to-be-named college football pre-game show that will take on ESPN’s popular College GameDay, the network announced...
Dallastown toddler nearly died, OD’ed on father’s fentanyl, police say

A Dallastown man whose toddler nearly died of a fentanyl overdose more than two years ago is now locked up, accused of child endangerment for allegedly leaving the deadly opioid within reach of his two young children. The concentration of fentanyl in the 14-month-old girl’s system was higher than a...
Penguins announce finalists for new Mike Lange catchphrase

There will be a lot on the line Tuesday night when the Penguins face off against the Washington Capitals. The Penguins can inch closer to the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals. Evgeni Malkin could reach 1,000 career points. And the new Mike Lange catchphrase will be announced. Five finalists of the “Name...
Letter to the editor: Wall argument baseless

Hannelore Miller’s letter (“We need a wall,” March 4, TribLIVE) is baseless. The worst attack in the U.S. came from legally admitted student visa holders. The wall will imprison Americans who have the right to cross, as well as hinder wildlife in the area. More clueless solutions from the Republicans....
Letter to the editor: Vaccine controversy

In reply to letter-writer Hank Baughman (“Vaccines are safe?,” March 3, TribLIVE): Yes, there is a National Child Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) that was passed in 1998 largely because in the 1970s and ’80s there was controversy concerning the DPT (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus) vaccine. There were anecdotal reports that the...
Letter to the editor: Racism & victims

As a boy, I adored Roberto Clemente. Not just because he ran like he was on fire and threw like no one will again. He was the ultimate athlete/philanthropist, literally giving his life to help the oppressed. As an adult, I hope to someday vote for Condoleezza Rice for president....
For Western Pa. high school musicals, big crowds and big expectations

Transporting the audience with the storyline of a high school musical isn’t enough for student casts these days. It’s also got to send them to Broadway — or at least the Benedum. Like students at Belle Vernon Area High School, most of these young performers want each year’s show to...
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 11

Editorial cartoons for the week of March 11....
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, March 11

Hello, Sewickley, Pittsburgh’s Tuesday Musical Club String Ensemble will be guests at the Friday meeting of the Sewickley Valley YMCA Senior Men’s Club. Pittsburgh’s Tuesday Musical Club celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, making it the oldest musical organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Originally comprised of female musicians only, the club...
With jury selection starting, a look at Michael Rosfeld, Antwon Rose and how we got here

As a 10th-grader at Woodland Hills High School, Antwon Rose II wrote a poem describing his fear of violence in his community. “I see mothers bury their sons; I want my mom to never feel that pain; I am confused and afraid,” he wrote. Two years later, on June 19,...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 11.

Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 11....

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