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U.S. sees missile strike on Israel by Iran, proxies as imminent
The United States and its allies believe major missile or drone strikes by Iran or its proxies against military and government targets in Israel are imminent, in what would mark a significant widening of the six-month-old conflict, according to people familiar with the intelligence. The potential assault, possibly using high-precision...
Pennsylvania’s $10M student teacher stipend program to launch
Anyone planning to do their student teaching in 2024-25 better set their alarms on Thursday to be ready around 9 a.m. when applications for stipends through Pennsylvania’s new $10 million Student Teacher Support Program become available. The stipends will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The process begins with...
Trial in killing of Swissvale mom, daughter focuses on voice ID of accused shooter
The day after Megan Campbell and her 7-year-old daughter, Lyla, were shot to death in their Swissvale apartment last year, homicide Detective Nicole Grimm visited the victims’ family. Grimm explained to Sean Campbell and his mother, Joan, that she was going to play a recording of a 911 call that...
Why independents can’t vote in the 2024 Pa. primary, and the slow-moving push to change that
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. HARRISBURG — Millions of voters are expected to cast ballots during Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary, choosing candidates to represent the Democratic and Republican parties in...
OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren’t. Now what?
OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. But now what are you going to do with those odd-looking glasses? Fact is, you won’t need them again in most of the U.S. for a couple of decades, and some glasses are good...
Marijuana legalization measure fails in central Pa. borough
A small central Pennsylvania borough on Tuesday night rejected a measure that would have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. The North York Borough Council upheld a veto by the mayor, who had opposed the measure from the beginning and last month vetoed it immediately after council had approved...
Former Georgia CB A.J. Harris finds new home at Penn State
STATE COLLEGE — A.J. Harris, the highly touted Georgia transfer cornerback, entered the portal in December knowing what he wanted in his new home. Four months later, Harris believes he’s found it at Penn State, calling his decision to join the Nittany Lions “a no-brainer.” On Tuesday, Harris met with...
Bruce Cooper and Mark Reynolds: Polluters should pay for damage to climate
In his recent State of the Union speech, President Biden highlighted how his climate policies are helping Americans by bringing record investment and jobs to the U.S. The positive economic impacts of investments in clean energy — a reported $240 billion in clean energy funding and 170,000 jobs from the...
River Road reopened in Parks Township
Route 66/River Road in Parks Township reopened Wednesday morning when crews completed cleanup of a mudslide, according to PennDOT. A portion of the road between Vandergrift and Leechburg closed April 3 because of the slide, caused by days of heavy rain that led to flooding throughout the region. Crews will...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Trump on abortion, immigration
In the upcoming federal election, you will have the choice of Joe Biden or Donald Trump unless some kind of shenanigans enter the fray. Biden prioritizes abortion and leaving the border practically open, breaking his oath of office with no liability. If you vote for Trump, who employs people in...
Letter to the editor: Burn center care exceptional
I was recently admitted to West Penn Burn Center with second- and third-degree burns on both of my hands and forearms, my abdomen, knee and back. I underwent surgery a few days later. The care I received from everyone — doctors, nurses, aides, therapists and food service and housekeeping staff...
Letter to the editor: Who to vote for? Here are some ideas.
In answer to the letter “Biden, Trump — who to vote for?” (March 27, TribLive): Vote for the one who does not have over 90 indictments against him. Vote for the one who honors our military, rather than the one who calls them “suckers.” Vote for the one who knows...
Editorial: Is Lee-Patel race a bellwether for Pennsylvania in presidential year?
In 2023, Allegheny County illustrated a changing reality of politics. It’s not just about Democrat and Republican. The fight for district attorney might have been decided in the primary. The incumbent, Stephen A. Zappala Jr., was seeking his seventh term but lost the May Democratic primary to public defender Matt...
Letter to the editor: Holiest day of year marred by ‘Transgender Day’ designation
March 31, Easter Sunday, was a day I will never forget. Easter, the most significant day on the Christian calendar, a day when the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, was proclaimed the holiest of holy days over 1,800 years ago. On March 29, two...
The Stroller, April 10, 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. Memorial service scheduled at Good Samaritan Hospice Good Samaritan Hospice, a...
Letter to the editor: Local operators produce natural gas responsibly
Ignoring existing regulations and standard operating procedures, as well as robust water recycling and conservation efforts, anti-natural gas activists are leveraging Beaver Run Reservoir’s latest drought watch to peddle false narratives around the industry’s responsible and stringently regulated water management practices (“Environmental groups scrutinize Beaver Run Reservoir water usage in...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 9, 2024
High schools Baseball Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 North Allegheny 12, Butler 4 Pine-Richland 8, Allderdice 1 Section 2 Hempfield 10, Baldwin 0 Canon-McMillan 7, Norwin 4 Central Catholic 8, Mt. Lebanon 4 Class 5A Section 1 Armstrong 5, Penn Hills 2 Fox Chapel 15, Gateway 0 Penn-Trafford 8,...
High school roundup for April 9, 2024: Jake Pollaro powers North Hills past Mars
Jake Pollaro doubled, homered and drove in five runs to lead North Hills to a 9-4 victory over Mars in Section 3-5A baseball Tuesday. Tristan Weismann doubled twice for North Hills (5-1-1, 3-0). Jake Johnson singled, drove in a run and walked twice for Mars (3-2, 1-2). Albert Gallatin 8,...
Police arrest 2 in Sewickley torture case they say was triggered by hunt for gold Rolex
A hunt for a gold Rolex watch led two gun-wielding men to storm a Sewickley home Sunday and torture the man who lived there for more than five hours — gluing his eyes shut, burning him with lit cigarettes and urinating on him, police said Wednesday. “I’m here for my...
Pirates farm report for April 9, 2024: Aaron Shackelford homers twice in Altoona walk-off win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-5) lost 6-5 to Toledo (Tigers). LHP Michael Plassmeyer (0-1, 4.50) went five innings and gave up five runs, two walks and two home runs and struck out four in the loss. RHP Chris Gau (9.00) allowed a run and two walks in an inning of relief. Carmen...
California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage
CALIFORNIA — A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to take on ticketing giant Ticketmaster, but some recording artists are warning that the bill will empower ticket scalpers instead. If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 2808, by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, would be the first law of its...
Trial begins for man accused of killing Swissvale mother and 7-year-old daughter
Joan Campbell expected her daughter, a nurse, to stop by to see her the night of Feb. 14, 2023, so she could check on her. But Megan J. Campbell never showed. The next morning, at 6:22 a.m., Megan, who usually had an upbeat voice, called her mom. She sounded somber....
Analysis: Does golf need a dominant player? That depends on who it isVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf after the peak years of Tiger Woods is just like it was before that “Hello, world” moment when he arrived. There was no shortage of talent or even rivalries. No dominant figure, either. Nick Faldo and Greg Norman brought a global focus to golf for about...
‘Aching’ Tiger Woods thinks he can get one more green jacketVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods isn’t an old man in the traditional sense. Outside the ropes of professional golf, the 48-year Californian looks like a healthy, vibrant middle-aged man, especially with a hat on. Inside the yellow ropes of Augusta National Golf Club, where he will compete against 88 other...
Sustainability club students plan big for Pine’s Earth Day Event
Pine-Richland’s 6-School Sustainability Club doesn’t just talk the talk. It’s walking the walk Students from second through 12th grades will join forces with Pine Township to support its Earth Day Event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Pine Community Center. Sustainability Club members will facilitate...
