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Biden does not have dementia I wonder what sort of medical degree the writer of the letter “We need real presidential leadership” (April 18, TribLive) has; I didn’t see “Dr.” in front of his name. But he can say unequivocally that President Biden has dementia? Has he examined him, talked...

Singer Mýa brought nothing but love and positivity to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Friday night, and you could feel it all throughout the audience. Performing at the Center as part of its “Soul Sessions” series, she played an ebullient set full of hits, mashups and soulful...

I am writing to display my dismay at the scene on the floor of Congress with the waving of Ukraine flags by our elected representatives. I ask, how much aid do we have to give before it is too much? While the infrastructure of America is crumbling and our national...

Arraignment is the first step in the journey of a criminal case through the court system. While arrest might kick off the process, it is arraignment that sets a case on its path. It’s where a defendant is formally charged. It’s also the first time that person might plead guilty...

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I find the observations in the letter “Which generation started our disrespect for family, country?” (April 21, TribLive) somewhat misplaced. The World War II heroes, upon return from war, wanted a better way of life for their children. Many found the GI Bill for education and homes the answer. What...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. The game will be played as a part of a doubelheader at 1:05 p.m. Sunday. Next: Saturday at Omaha (Royals), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 5-13) hit only six singles in a 6-2 loss to Akron (Guardians). RF Jase Bowen (.167) went...

High schools Baseball Friday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 9, Freedom 0 Class A Section 1 Jefferson-Morgan 4, California 0 Avella 15, Mapletown 5 Homer-Center tournament Derry 13, Apollo-Ridge 1 Homer-Center 12, Penns Manor 2 Nonsection Charleroi 10, Brownsville 9 Chartiers Valley 7, West...

It took Frazier two more innings to defeat St. Joseph, 11-1, Friday than it did in their first contest, but coach Don Hartman appreciated the chance to play more live defense against the Spartans. “The first time around, we beat St. Joseph in three innings, and I think we kind...

Hunter Garvin hit a three-run homer to lead Riverside to a 12-1 win over North Catholic in nonsection baseball Friday afternoon. Darren McDade doubled and drove in a pair and winning pitcher Zack Hare gave up one unearned run in three innings for the Panthers (10-0). Josef Safar doubled for...

The new coordinator got two shiny new pieces that should go a long way toward instilling an old-school mentality for his offense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A day after taking a tackle with their first-round pick, the Steelers made it 2-for-2 in adding offensive linemen when they selected West Virginia...

J. Alan (Jerry) Johnson was born to be a trial attorney. With a booming voice, a meticulous manner and sense of fairness, he carried himself with authority. But he also had an ability to connect with jurors, to capture their attention with his charm and good humor. Johnson used all...

It is becoming increasingly obvious that we are turning to the wrong people to solve our invasion problem at our southern border. President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats have little to zero interest in stopping the invasion. And unfortunately, the competency level of some Republicans...

Video evidence shows a man identified as Joshua Lee Atwood screaming obscenities at the law enforcement officers protecting the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But he also has two small children at home and another on the way. Atwood threw a bottle at police, investigators say, then used wooden...

Fans of the Chicago Bears seem pretty excited to have former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams on the team. How excited? Based on draft-night jersey sales data, possibly more excited than any fanbase of any sports team has ever been about any draft pick. The Bears selected...

The lyrics to “America the Beautiful” were inspired by a trek to the summit of Pikes Peak via prairie wagon in 1893. But when Katharine Lee Bates penned a poem called “Pikes Peak,” which became an American anthem after it was set to music in 1910, she could scarcely have...

What are we to make of the anonymous jury in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York? The practice has long had its critics. First, let’s get technical: Trump’s jury is not actually anonymous. Unlike the practice in some organized crime cases, the parties and their lawyers know...

Sewickley Music Club members will gather at Montour Country Club in Moon for their annual meeting and spring luncheon on May 14 at 11:30 a.m. Katy Williams (soprano) accompanied by Ellen Rissinger (pianist) with perform “From Mozart to Broadway.” Katy Williams has performed the Fiddlesticks Family Concerts for the past...

Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor kind of weekend, there will be fun stuff to do in Westmoreland County. Here’s a few options. ‘On A Limb’ exhibit opening Join You Are Here in Jeannette on Saturday for the opening of their “On A Limb” exhibit. The show features art in...

The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, easily won her 12th congressional district primary Tuesday night, topping challenger Bhavini Patel. What high school did Lee, who grew up in North Braddock, go to? A/ Perry B/ Penn Hills C/...

The primaries are now over. Do any federal elected officials and appointed high-level employees see any underlying collusion or conspiracy among the countries engaged in ongoing warfare? Russia-Ukraine, Palestine-Israel, Iran-Israel? Are they conspiring to have the U.S. extend military support, ammunitions and equipment and financial support to set the U.S....

Those students seeking taxpayer relief for student loan debts should instead sue universities for a refund on worthless diplomas. Dr. Joel I. Last Greensburg...

Unfortunately, the article “Pharmacists open up to state Senate committee about financial struggles at hearing” (April 15, TribLive) omitted any perspective from pharmacy benefit managers themselves. That type of journalism is harmful and can have unintended consequences. What was not in the article? The core mission of PBMs is to...

State Republicans have again proposed a solution to the nonexistent issue of voter fraud. HB 891 is their most recent effort to disenfranchise Pennsylvania voters. HB 891 would amend the state Constitution, requiring voters to provide “unexpired government-issued identification” every time they voted. The bill does not make provisions for...

Sheriffs in two different states on Friday ripped into a Pittsburgh district judge for releasing a man they called a “violent” defendant into the community instead of keeping him in jail. The blistering comments from the sheriffs of Allegheny County and Polk County, Fla. came after sheriff’s deputies in Florida...