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Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his proposed 100% tariff on goods from China would not be sustainable but blamed China for the latest impasse in trade talks that began with Beijing tightening control over its rare earth exports. Asked whether such a high tariff was sustainable and what that...
Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR — Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday to cheers, blaring trumpets and raised swords, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. Ex-leader Andry Rajoelina, whom lawmakers impeached after he...
2 injured in Unity crash
Two people were taken to hospitals Friday after a crash on Route 30 in Unity shut down part of the highway, according to state police. Troopers said Robert W. Reed, 60, of Latrobe, turned from the middle lane of Route 30 east onto Wimmerton Boulevard around 6 a.m. when the...
Could Penn State see a raft transfers with James Franklin fired?
In the current era of college football, when the transfer portal has run rampant, it’s common to see players respond to a coach’s firing by sitting out the season, preserving a redshirt and transferring at year’s end. Now that Penn State has parted with James Franklin, is that something Nittany...
Letter to the editor: No Kings ralliers love their country
I have to chuckle as I read that House Speaker Mike Johnson has declared the No Kings rallies being planned across the country this weekend are actually “Hate America” rallies. This man has children; if he has had to correct them and tried to alter their behavior, does that mean...
Laurels & lances: Laid to rest & laid off
Laurel: To a final resting place. On Sunday, a funeral took place in Ross. A World War II soldier was laid to rest. This is increasingly rare as the veterans of the 1940s have thinner ranks every year. But this funeral wasn’t for an old man who remembered the war....
The Stroller, Oct. 17, 2025: 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. Annual Festival of Faith...
Letter to the editor: Franklin Regional’s future deserves proven leaders
This November, Franklin Regional voters face a pivotal choice. As we elect four school board members, we have a rare opportunity to shape a board with diverse strengths and complementary expertise — leaders ready to move our district forward. The candidates who best fit this vision are Debra Wohlin, Bill...
Financial pain for many Pa. service providers will continue after budget impasse ends
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 — Schools and nonprofits that provide critical services to Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable have not received billions in payments...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 16, 2025
High schools Cross country Thursday’s results TSTCA Championships At White Oak Park Boys Class 3A: 1. Brendan Eicher, Butler, 15:31.51; 2. Andrew Peigh, North Allegheny, 15:38.60; 3. Nolan Sarkett, Upper St. Clair, 15:40.26; 4. Wyatt Case, North Allegheny, 15:42.28; 5. Griffin Martin, South Fayette, 15:55.35; 6. Evan Yurasko, Mt. Lebanon,...
High school roundup for Oct. 16, 2025: Mars volleyball clinches section title
Rylee Wooldridge had 17 kills and 13 digs to lead Mars to a 3-0 victory over Freeport (11-5, 7-3), clinching the Section 2-3A title for the Fightin’ Planets (14-4, 9-1). Cecilia Christy added 11 kills, Gabi Weidemann dished out 36 assists and Alaina Graham had 17 digs for Mars. Allderdice...
New Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer could be a ‘bolt of energy’
UNIVERSITY PARK — The most recent time Penn State traveled to Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium, in 2021, a Nittany Lions backup quarterback took center stage. Ta’Quan Roberson relieved an injured Sean Clifford midway through the game and couldn’t hold onto an early lead, falling 23-20 in a battle of top-four opponents....
Dodgers take Game 3 of NLCS, send Brewers to brink
LOS ANGELES — Tyler Glasnow struck out eight batters, Tommy Edman hit a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers took a commanding lead in the National League Championship Series with a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Mookie Betts had an RBI...
College football’s biggest disappointments of 1st half include Bill Belichick
No. 12 Georgia Tech and No. 19 Virginia have climbed to the top of the ACC at the expense of Clemson, Florida State and North Carolina, which head into the heart of the regular season a combined 2-6 in conference play. The ACC doesn’t have a monopoly on disappointment. Flops,...
Marquee matchup between Buccaneers, Lions could be without key players on both sides
Tampa Bay finally won a game without making its fans hold their breath until the last snap. The Buccaneers haven’t blown anyone out, but they enter their Week 7 matchup Monday night at Detroit with the NFC’s best record. “If the season was seven games, I’d be extremely happy. But...
Ohio Rep. Dave Taylor says swastika flag was a ‘ruse’ that targeted Republicans
Rep. Dave Taylor, a Greater Cincinnati Republican, says his office was targeted in a “ruse” after a photo of an American flag with a swastika seen in his office circulated on social media. In an emailed statement Thursday, Taylor, whose district includes Clermont and other southern Ohio counties, said multiple...
In a first, strike in Caribbean leaves survivors, U.S. official says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military carried out a new strike on Thursday against a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, and in what is believed to be the first such case, there were survivors among the crew, a U.S. official told Reuters. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity,...
Eagles face Vikings as Sirianni tries to raise record vs. NFC North to 9-0
Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni has been king of the north since taking over in 2021, leading the Eagles to an 8-0 record against the NFC North. He will try to make it nine straight wins, including playoffs, when the Eagles (4-2) visit the Minnesota Vikings (3-2) on Sunday in Minneapolis....
Washington, Dallas could provide offensive fireworks in Sunday meeting
An offensive explosion and late heroics could be on the menu when the Washington Commanders visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The NFC East matchup features strong offenses, struggling defenses and two teams that lost their previous game on a last-second field goal. Oh, and each team might be getting...
Caitlin Clark to play in LPGA’s pro-am event, The Annika, in Florida next month
The Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark will play in the LPGA’s pro-am event, The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, in Florida next month. This will be Clark’s second consecutive year participating in the event, where she played last year alongside LPGA stars Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam. Clark, who attracted...
Joel Bitonio acknowledges Browns ‘frustrated’ by losing but not close to being fractured
BEREA, Ohio — “Frustrated” has been the word of the week for the Cleveland Browns. What hasn’t been in their vocabulary is “fractured.” “Yeah, I mean, frustrated is a big point,” left guard Joel Bitonio said. “Obviously, everybody’s frustrated because no one wants to be 1-5, but I think our...
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary “Spaceman” of KISS, has died. Frehley died Thursday, Oct. 16, after reportedly being on life support following a recent fall at his home. He was 74. The rocker’s family said the musician passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey,...
Pine-Richland celebrates 2025 homecoming
Pine-Richland School District marked Homecoming 2025 on Sept. 19, capping the day with a 56-14 win over Plum. The celebration began with a Staff vs. Students softball game, followed by the Homecoming Festival and student-led parade, complete with decorated floats and candy tossing, before the football game. Members of the...
TribLive collects 42 awards for excellence in journalism
TribLive garnered 42 awards for journalistic excellence Thursday in the Keystone Media Awards and Keystone Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists annual contests. The awards are presented annually to news organizations in Pennsylvania for print, online and broadcast journalism. TribLive’s awards included first-place honors in the categories of headline...
North Hills marks Homecoming 2025 with close pink-out game against Shaler, night of dancing
North Hills School District celebrated Homecoming 2025 with a close game against Shaler on Oct. 10 and a dance the following evening. Friday night’s game was a pink out, with proceeds benefiting 412Thrive, a local nonprofit that helps people impacted by breast cancer and genetic mutations that lead to cancer....
