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Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, dead at 70Video
Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and TV shows, has died. Reubens died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public, his publicist said in a statement. “Please accept my apology for not going...
Kanye West’s X account reinstated after antisemitism suspension
X, formerly Twitter, has reinstated Kanye West’s account after he was suspended eight months for a series of antisemitic posts. West, whose legal name is now Ye, had not sent any new posts as of Sunday afternoon. The “All of the Lights” artist, 46, assured X executives he would not...
Jurors deliberating whether Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is sentenced to death or life in prison
Eleven times, the prosecutor repeated the same sentence, changing only the subject. “Her loss, alone, is sufficient to justify a sentence of death.” “His loss, alone, is sufficient to justify a sentence of death.” Eleven times, one for each person killed in the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue nearly...
‘That’s all I wanted’: How U.S. soccer stars had the support to thrive as moms
The little girl didn’t care that her mother had just lost an important game. She didn’t care about the league table, the Golden Boot race or the San Diego Wave’s long winless streak either. None of that matters when you’re 3 years old. “She wants to kick the ball around,...
Video: WWE’s Damian Priest is money in the bankVideo
In WWE it’s one of the most exciting annual storylines, the Money in the Bank. The person holding the briefcase with a contract for a title match whenever they want is like a license to steal, often resulting in the cash in for their title shot when the title holder...
Nathan Benefield: Pennsylvanians are leaving — but Shapiro, lawmakers can inspire them to stay
Do you know someone who left Pennsylvania — or is considering doing so — to find greener pastures? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Pennsylvanians flirt with moving out of state, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Commonwealth Foundation. Younger respondents show a higher propensity to look elsewhere....
As ACC seeks calm, new beginning, forces in college athletics continue to disrupt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On the way to Charlotte early last week, and to the ACC’s annual preseason football kickoff, all was quiet off of John D. Swofford Lane. The street, only about 250 feet long, extends a little ways off the Grandover Parkway, which itself runs parallel to I-85 for...
What James Franklin wants to see from Penn State’s WRs in training camp: ‘We need to take a big step’
Entering spring camp, wide receiver was a position of interest for Penn State. James Franklin was asked about it frequently in post-practice media sessions, and he made his stance abundantly clear after the Blue-White spring game. “As you guys know, we’ve talked about it a lot,” Franklin said April 15....
Penn-Trafford grad Gabe Dunlap eager to get back on football field for Grove City after injury-shortened season
As an athlete at Penn-Trafford, Gabe Dunlap was locked into specific roles. For the Warriors football team, Dunlap played almost exclusively at quarterback. With the track and field team, he stuck with long and triple jump. Since going to Grove City, Dunlap has expanded his repertoire, and he has helped...
Plum grad Josh George makes a name for himself — or not — as Slippery Rock’s long snapper
Among football’s most common axioms is the anonymous nature of offensive linemen. While the quarterbacks and skill position players get all the headlines and highlights, the guys who toil in the trenches often are seen as just big, faceless bodies, if they are acknowledged at all. If offensive linemen are...
Passenger fatally stabbed on Greyhound Bus traveling from Pittsburgh to D.C.
An 18-year-old Detroit man charged with fatally stabbing a fellow passenger Sunday night aboard a Greyhound bus just outside Pittsburgh told first responders it was the first time he had killed anyone and referred to a “demon” who “took many souls,” according to a criminal complaint. Police said Javon Garrett...
Letter to the editor: Why do laws not apply to all equally?
We have a system in which you fill out a form to get a gun, to see if you are permitted to have one. If you lie on a federal form in any way, it was my understanding you go to jail. Now we have the president’s son, Hunter Biden,...
Police, firefighters searching for alligator in Kiski River
Local police and firefighters are actively searching the Kiski River between Avonmore and Apollo for a wayward alligator spotted by kayakers over the weekend. A state humane officer is putting out baited traps for the animal, assumed to be a pet that escaped or was released when its owner no...
In brief: Myasthenia Gravis Association golf outing, Kennywood tickets and more in Pine, Richland
Golf outing The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA will host the Thirrd Annual MGA Golf Outing to benefit the organization’s free patient support services on Sept. 24 at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club in Gibsonia. Registration/check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. In addition to...
In brief: Women’s Club tea, knitting guild and more in the Sewickley area
Women’s Club of Sewickley The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley is opening its season with the traditional Afternoon Tea on Aug. 21. The season includes some wonderful programs, great lunches and the opportunity to make new friends. The club meets at the Edgeworth Club, with lunch served at noon and...
In brief: Monroeville area happenings, week of July 31, 2023
Car cruise scheduled American Legion Post 820 in Monroeville is organizing a car cruise to support homeless veterans. The event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at the post home, 4339 Old William Penn Highway. Guests are requested to park at Party Savvy and the dentist’s...
In brief: benefit, reunion, other Plum-Oakmont area events, week of July 31, 2023
Raffle baskets benefit causes John Anthony’s Restaurant will host a fundraising event aimed at supporting two charitable causes, the Remember Me Rose Garden, a living tribute to the heroes of 9/11 Flight 93, and the Beach Dog Rescue of Costa Maya. The event, featuring baskets to be raffled, is scheduled...
Letter to the editor: Hydrogen hubs — leave gas in the ground
Regarding the article “Pa. is competing for billions to build hydrogen hubs. Will they really be green?” (July 25, TribLIVE): Don’t be misled. It is impossible for hydrogen made from methane to be green. Hydrogen in Pennsylvania will be made from methane. The American Petrochemical Institute and the U.S. Department...
Editorial: Public really does have right to know
All four Democratic and Republican caucuses in the state House and Senate have staff lawyers, some of whom are paid more than $200,000 a year. Yet, lawmakers spend millions more public dollars to hire outside lawyers. Then senators, especially, thumb their nose at the taxpayers by refusing to disclose why...
The Stroller, July 31, 2023: 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. Help offered with veterans benefits, claims A veterans service officer will...
Letter to the editor: Summer Lee letting Jewish community down
The past few weeks have been difficult for the Pittsburgh Jewish community. As parents and active members of the Jewish community, the third and final phase of the Tree of Life massacre trial has been very emotional for us. It is hard to explain to children the history of antisemitism....
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 31
Editorial cartoons for the week of July 31....
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 31
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of July 31....
Pirates farm report for July 30, 2023: Miguel Andujar, Rodolfo Castro, Jason Delay smack 3 RBIs apiece in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-53) crushed Louisville (Reds). RF/LF Miguel Andujar (.354) hit a solo homer and was 2 for 5 with three RBIs. SS Rodolfo Castro (.192) was 3 for 5 with three RBIs, including a two-run homer, a double, and two runs scored. C Jason Delay (.357) was 3 for...
Pittsburgh woman charged in Friday shooting outside Texas Roadhouse in Collier Township
Police have charged a 22-year-old woman in relation to a shooting Friday in the parking lot of a Collier Township shopping plaza, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE. August Lashea Poole, 22, of Pittsburgh’s Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood, is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a criminal weapon, WTAE reported. Police...
