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NFL concussion protocol followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated, league says
The NFL and its players association said Friday the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game. The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports...
Jets’ new play-caller Todd Downing praises Nathaniel Hackett for his support
NEW YORK — It’s very rare for a coach who was demoted to stay on the same staff. But that is the case for Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. On Wednesday, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich stripped him of playcalling duties and made passing game coordinator Todd Downing the new...
Man settles suit against ex’s friends accused of helping her get abortion pills in Texas
A Texas man’s first-of-its kind lawsuit against three women who he alleged helped his ex-wife obtain pills to induce an abortion in 2022 has been settled, according to court documents. A notice to dismiss the lawsuit was filed Thursday by Jonathan Mitchell, a notable anti-abortion attorney, on behalf of the...
Boeing to lay off 10% of employees as strike by factory workers cripples airplane production
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling production of the company’s best-selling airline planes. New CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo Friday the job cuts...
Woman in labor has ‘white-knuckle’ ride to hospital during hurricane, Florida cops say
The closest route was through a town under a flash flood warning. Heavy rain was falling, electricity for traffic lights was spotty and wind gusts carried potentially dangerous debris. Nonetheless, a pregnant Florida woman was in labor Thursday as Hurricane Milton was crossing Polk County, and she desperately needed to...
North Side man gets life in prison for 2021 shooting death in Carrick
A Pittsburgh man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced Thursday for killing the woman he had been dating. A jury convicted Donte Moss, 44, of the North Side of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm in the March 27, 2021, death of...
RAM Run supports Pine-Richland cross country
What better way to support a cross country program than to run. Simply walking was welcome, too, during the 11th annual RAM Run, held on the bright, eventually warming morning of Oct. 6 near Pie Traynor Field at North Park. Proceeds benefited Pine-Richland cross country, along with Wexford, Richland, Hance...
Cornel West to appeal after judge denies spot on Pa. presidential ballot
A federal judge on Thursday said third-party presidential candidate Cornel West cannot have his name placed on Pennsylvania’s ballot — despite the court’s concerns over how state election laws treat minor-party candidates. “Common sense tells the court that we are less than one month from a presidential general election,” wrote...
When can cops lie? Pittsburgh rape defendant asks Pa. high court to decide
When Pittsburgh police interviewed Keith Foster in 2020 about a rape, a detective told him he wasn’t a suspect. That was a lie. Detective Brian Sellers had already gotten a search warrant for Foster’s DNA. During the interview, Foster claimed he didn’t know the victim or have sex with her....
Dr. David Macpherson: Who will govern better during the next national crisis?
Over my lifetime, I’ve thought about the people I want around during an existential crisis — a world war, pandemic or whatever other disaster we might imagine. I can’t predict the nature of the crisis, but I can think of family, friends, colleagues and others who I imagine will perform...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Oct. 11
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Letter to the editor: Craziest election ever
This has got to be the craziest election I have ever seen. One candidate, the Washington elites tried to put in prison any way they could think of. Governors tried to throw him off the ballot. Even the FBI pushed Russia collusion for two years. Fifty-one CIA contractors signed a...
Letter to the editor: Many reasons to be pro-choice
These are my reasons for being pro-choice and why you should vote for pro-choice candidates like Cherri Rogers in District 58: I am pro-sex education and pro-birth control because that prevents unwanted pregnancies in the first place. I am pro-paid family leave, pro-fair minimum wage, pro-affordable child care and pro-child...
Letter to the editor: What if Trump loses?
Regarding Paul Kengor’s column “Our nonsensical voices of ‘democracy’ ” (Sept. 27, TribLive), I have one question: What do you think will happen if Donald Trump loses the election? Falk Kantor Glenshaw...
The Stroller, Oct. 11, 2024: 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. Donations being accepted for...
Laurels & lances: Reporting & resignation
Laurel: To breaking news. We like to be the first to give our readers the important headlines, but in this instance, we are willing to give credit where credit is due. Point Park University has a great journalism program. It showed just how great when it uncovered a story in...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 11-13
It’s getting chilly out there! For those who like a day in the brisk autumn air, there’s some great events for you this weekend. For those trying to keep toasty — and avoid turning on the furnace too early — we’ve got you covered, too. Here are some things to...
Weekend Masses, support groups and more at Quaker Valley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Letter to the editor: Military generals’ endorsement of Harris is telling
The letter “Trump is the tough leader we need” (Sept. 27, TribLive) talked about Donald Trump’s toughness and said he can’t be bought. I would remind voters Trump spent three hours alone with Vladimir Putin; one can only imagine what they discussed, aside from Putin’s knowledge of Trump’s proclivities during...
The (basically) secret list of campaign donations by no-bid contractors
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — Every year, government agencies in Pennsylvania award contracts — sometimes worth millions of dollars — without going through the traditional bidding process meant to ensure...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 10, 2024
High schools Field hockey Thursday’s results Class 3A Pine-Richland 11, Norwin 0 Class 2A Penn-Trafford 0, Fox Chapel 0 Football Thursday’s results WPIAL Nonconference Butler 7, Allderdice 0 Seton LaSalle 65, Shady Side Academy 12 City League Nonconference Carrick 16, Perry Traditional Academy 12 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Central...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin records 800th career assist in win over Red Wings
When the Penguins made the decision to keep their veteran core together, they all but ensured a number of career milestones would be reached by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang over the next few years. The first such milestone of this season arrived Thursday night when Malkin recorded...
High school football roundup for Oct. 10, 2024: Seton LaSalle’s Khalil Taylor scores 5 TDs in 1 quarter
It’s hard to imagine a football player making more of an impact in one quarter than Seton LaSalle sophomore Khalil Taylor did Thursday night. Taylor scored five touchdowns in the first quarter, leading the Rebels to a 65-12 nonsection victory over Shady Side Academy. Taylor scored on a 77-yard kickoff...
High school roundup for Oct. 10, 2024: Avonworth clinches 2nd straight section title
Rowan Carmichael had two goals and an assist to lead Avonworth to a 4-1 victory over Beaver on Thursday night, clinching the Section 2-2A title for the second straight season. Nathan Kline and Abdul Basit Sleiman Kaijie also scored and Calder Mahan dished out two assists for the Antelopes (14-2-2,...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 11-13
The nights are really starting to get chilly in Western Pennsylvania. Whether it’s to enjoy the crisp weather or just try to avoid firing up the furnace, here are some things to do out and about this weekend. Fort Ligonier Days Commemorate the 266th anniversary of a pivotal battle in...
