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Trump says Venezuela will ‘turn over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, an unexpected sign of the rapidly evolving relationship between Washington and the Caracas socialist leadership. It was not immediately clear which Venezuelan...
Critic slams Jason Lando’s fitness for police chief in email to Pittsburgh council members
A Maryland man who claims he was harassed by Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor’s pick for police chief sent a lengthy email last week to City Council members that cast aspersions on Jason Lando in an effort to derail his nomination. The Dec. 30 email from Daniel Sullivan, a retired police...
Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin, who rebuked homosexuality, sued for sexual abuse by male assistant
Donnie McClurkin, the Grammy-winning gospel singer and minister who has publicly denounced homosexuality, has been sued for sexually abusing his former male personal assistant. McClurkin, 66, faces allegations of sexual assault, sexual battery and more in the civil lawsuit filed Friday in New York County Supreme Court. The singer’s accuser,...
Weekend could bring record-high temperatures
It’s supposed to be the dead of winter, but the Pittsburgh region could be on pace to break a record high temperature this weekend. “We’ll be above average on Wednesday with highs forecast in the mid-40s, and this weekend we’ll be approaching some record highs,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist...
Volunteers place wreaths to honor generations of Jeannette veterans
David Holtz and his 7-year-old daughter, Nyla, saluted as they laid a wreath before the headstone of World War II Army veteran Richard H. Irwin at Jeannette Memorial Park. It was the Jeannette girl’s first year as a Cub Scout and her first time taking part in an annual December...
Peter Morici: New Year’s resolutions for Washington policymakers
President Trump is the most activist president since Franklin D. Roosevelt. No institution is safe from his scrutiny, but entering his final three years, we should consider the global challenges that confront the nation, no matter who controls Washington. Regardless of its origins, climate change is here. Whether Americans employ...
1 injured in Lower Burrell rollover crash
Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell from Chester Drive to Craigdell Road was closed for about an hour Tuesday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash in which one car rolled over. About 11:30 a.m., a car exiting Michigan Avenue hit another car traveling west on Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell police Chief John...
Photos from around the world to our backyard
From the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania to far-flung corners of the globe, TribLive’s gallery captures the world in motion — one frame at a time. Shot by photographers near and far, these images tell stories of place, connection and the quiet beauty of everyday life. More than a look...
As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Democrats and Republicans who lead the Pennsylvania legislature have singled out increasing energy production as a goal...
HBO hosts free coffee truck for AGH employees ahead of ‘The Pitt’ season 2
Fans of “The Pitt” are excitedly awaiting the season two premiere of HBO Max series, which will return at 9 p.m. on Thursday after an Emmy Award-winning first season. But no group is looking forward to the next installment more than the people who work at Allegheny General Hospital. The...
Letter to the editor: Moving the A-K Valley forward
As 2026 begins, the Alle-Kiski Valley faces a choice. We can continue managing aging systems, stretching them, patching them and hoping they hold, or we can decide, deliberately, what kind of region we want to be going forward. For generations, our communities carried the weight of industry and adapted when...
The Stroller, Jan. 6, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Fund aids animals with...
Children’s book inspired by Alle-Kiski Valley mother’s love for her son
As a little boy, Conor Sammartin was hesitant if he had to face something new. He often replied to his mother, Barbara Bedner, with the phrase, “Yeah, but…” in an attempt to avoid unfamiliar things. Bedner, who was born in New Kensington and grew up in Springdale, would encourage her...
Steelers fans revel in ‘nail-biter’ victory over Ravens, berth in NFL playoffs
Knicky Nelson was dressed head to toe in Pittsburgh Steelers gear, but that didn’t stop her from perusing the merchandise at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Waterworks on Monday in search of a deal. Nelson was still smiling from the Steelers’ improbable, heart-stopping 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on...
Editorial: Pittsburgh turns the page — with work still to do
On Monday, Pittsburgh started a new story. Corey O’Connor was sworn in as the city’s 62nd mayor. As with so many such moments, it came with optimism about what comes next. It also has to come with realism. There is much that must be examined with clear eyes and honest...
Letter to the editor: Be mindful of seniors’ mental health
Thank you for highlighting the issue of senior citizens and suicide, loneliness and depression in the editorial “High suicide rate among seniors is a tragedy for entire community” (Dec. 15, TribLive). Southwestern Pennsylvania has a large senior citizen population. In 2024, 20% of Allegheny County residents were 65 or older....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 5, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 6A Section 1 New Castle 59, Pine-Richland 55 Class 5A Section 2 Shaler 54, Kiski Area 32 Section 4 Moon 66, Mars 39 Nonsection Clairton 73, Westinghouse 51 Hillel Academy 52, Greensburg Central Catholic 49 Neighborhood Academy 54, Farrell 48 Sto-Rox 67, Ellwood...
High school roundup for Jan. 5, 2026: Mt. Lebanon girls knock off top-ranked team in Class 6A
Chloe Shea scored 17 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 49-43 victory over Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 Norwin in Section 2-6A girls basketball Monday, handing the Knights their first loss and giving coach Mark “Knobby” Walsh his 300th career victory. Elizabeth Twyman followed with 12 points and...
Authorities rule death on Parkway East as suicide
Authorities confirmed Tuesday afternoon that a man killed Monday night on Interstate 376 near the Greenfield Bridge died by suicide. Police partially shut down the westbound lanes of the Parkway East for two hours Monday because of the incident. Neither Pittsburgh police nor Pennsylvania State Police provided details about what...
Trump asks Marco Rubio to lead Venezuela overhaul after Maduro arrest
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead the process to implement economic and political reforms in Venezuela and the U.S. believes it is getting “full, complete and total” cooperation from the government in Caracas after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, White House senior adviser...
Report: Hundreds more federal agents to arrive in Twin Cities for illegal immigration and fraud crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration is sending hundreds of additional federal agents to the Twin Cities in a significant escalation of its immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota, according to a report published Monday by CBS News. The report cites anonymous law enforcement sources who say as many as 2,000 agents...
Here’s how to score a ticket for Steelers’ playoff game against Texans
The Steelers released a limited number of tickets for their first home playoff game in five years, and by Monday afternoon fans could still score a seat. Tickets were going for as little at $157 on the Steelers’ official ticket website at ticketmaster.com. The Steelers face the Houston Texans in...
Penn State’s Terry Smith has his new role under new head coach Matt Campbell
Terry Smith did excellent work as the interim head coach, leading Penn State to a 4-3 record and a bowl win over Clemson to finish out a tumultuous season. The performance made it a massive priority for athletic director Pat Kraft and new head coach Matt Campbell to retain Smith...
Roman Martinez: The Postal Service can’t deliver without financial reforms
The United States Postal Service has reached a pivotal moment. Challenged by technological disruptions and constrained by outdated regulations, it is in the midst of a major restructuring plan to modernize operations, achieve service excellence and survive financially. But to enable its transformation, the Postal Service urgently needs legislative and...
Billy Joel takes surprise stage in South Florida — 1st time since diagnosis
MIAMI — Still got it. About seven months after Billy Joel canceled all of his upcoming concerts due to a devastating health diagnosis, he made a triumphant return in South Florida Friday night. In May, Joel announced he was ending his tour dates, including a planned July 5 stop at...
