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Trump administration wants U.S. troops sent to Illinois, governor saysVideo
CHICAGO — With growing scenes of conflict involving federal immigration agents in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Monday that the administration of President Donald Trump had asked the Pentagon to send 100 troops to the state. The Illinois National Guard received word of a memo...
‘Ashamed’ Tom Watson apologizes for ‘rude’ Ryder Cup crowds
Tom Watson is United States golf royalty. And, along with Tiger Woods, he may be the most popular American golfer on both sides of the Atlantic. Watson won eight major titles, five of them overseas at the Open Championship. He was awestruck of the play by the victorious Team Europe...
Airlines warn U.S. government shutdown may slow flights
WASHINGTON — U.S. airlines warned Monday that a partial federal government shutdown could strain American aviation and slow flights, as air traffic controllers and security officers would be forced to work without pay and other functions would be halted. Airline trade group Airlines for America, which represents United Airlines, Delta...
YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5M to settle account suspension lawsuit
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Alphabet-owned online video platform over the suspension of his account following the deadly Jan. 6 riots four years ago. The settlement was filed in federal court in Oakland, California, on Sept. 29. YouTube...
Trump administration seeks to make Harvard ineligible for federal funding
BOSTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expanded its campaign against Harvard University on Monday as the Department of Health and Human Services said it would start a process that could lead to the school becoming ineligible for federal funding. HHS’ Office for Civil Rights said it had referred Harvard...
After Comey indictment, Trump says other opponents are next
WASHINGTON – Politicians and legal experts are questioning whether former FBI Director James Comey would be convicted of charges of lying to Congress even as President Donald Trump said others who investigated him could also be indicted. Comey was indicted Sept. 25 for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing lawmakers,...
With Burrow sidelined for months, Bengals’ QB depth will be tested
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the season hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign and return to the playoffs. The Bengals will have to achieve that goal despite being without Joe Burrow for the majority of the regular season. Burrow suffered a serious-looking foot injury during Cincinnati’s 31-27 Week 2...
Pete Hegseth’s mystery meeting in Quantico could cost millions, require unprecedented security
WASHINGTON — They’re coming to take a loyalty oath. To hear a speech about “warrior ethos.” To take a physical fitness test. These are among the array of theories outsiders have floated in their attempts to explain a mysterious mass gathering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hastily ordered last week, summoning...
LeBron offers nothing definitive on retirement but says he won’t wait around for next son to make NBA
LeBron James reiterated the end of his NBA career is near, and he’s not sticking around for another son to make it. This was the latest clue the Los Angeles Lakers star was willing to offer at the team’s media day Monday while discussing potential retirement and his motivations to...
Tropical trouble: Offshore storms to churn up Atlantic coast this weekVideo
A pair of storms will keep things stirred up along the Atlantic Coast for much of the week. While a direct hit on the United States from either storm is not in the forecast, Bermuda may not be so lucky. Tropical Storm Imelda, forecast to become a hurricane on the...
Trump administration to expand coal leasing, fund coal plant upgrades
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will expand coal mine leasing on federal lands and provide hundreds of millions of dollars to support more coal-fired power generation, officials said on Monday. The plan is part of a broader effort by the administration to reverse the decline of coal use in the...
Jared Kushner, Saudi Arabia, more backers to buy EA in $55B deal. What this means for gamers
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Saudi Arabia’s government and other backers are closing in on a $55 billion deal to purchase the video game company responsible for developing and publishing popular game franchises like The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield. Electronic Arts, or EA, announced on Monday that it will be...
Ravens CB Humphrey, LB Smith to miss a couple of games with injuries
Baltimore Ravens four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) are expected to miss a couple of weeks, NFL Network reported Monday. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was ruled out for the remainder of the season by coach John Harbaugh...
Deadly attack on Michigan church leaves investigators searching for motiveVideo
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The deadly weekend attack on Mormon churchgoers in Michigan was a targeted act of violence, but investigators have yet to learn precisely what led an ex-Marine to crash his truck into a house of worship before unleashing a storm of gunfire and arson, officials said...
Editorial: A chance to save Ukraine: Trump’s sudden Ukraine support is worth capitalizing on
Now that Donald Trump has come around to publicly stating that besieged Ukraine could use military support from the U.S. and the European Union to fully recover all of the territory taken over by Russia, the world should lock in the president’s U-turn, which stunned policymakers everywhere. Trump has clearly...
Lawyer argues double jeopardy should bar murder retrial for Taco Bell manager in death of Harrison man
A former Taco Bell manager whose first-degree murder conviction of a worker at the restaurant was thrown out last month because of prosecutorial misconduct is arguing he cannot be retried based on the legal theory of double jeopardy. The attorney for Zairyre Simmons filed a motion Friday contending Pennsylvania’s constitution...
Cory Franklin: The dark reality behind the Chinese president’s hot mic moment about transplanted organs
During a recent military parade in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin was caught on a hot mic saying to Xi Jinping, his Communist Chinese counterpart, “Human organs can be continuously transplanted. The longer you live, the younger you become, and (you can) even achieve immortality.” Xi responded:...
Man heads to trial on charge he gave beer to underage Pirates fan who fell at PNC Park
A man charged with buying beer at a Pirates game this year for his underage friend — who then fell more than 20 feet to the field below — waived his preliminary hearing on Monday. Ethan Kirkwood, 21, of Liberty will proceed to court on one of two counts of...
Hungary’s Orban says Ukraine is ‘not sovereign’ as drone row deepens
Hungary’s Viktor Orban said on Monday that Ukraine was not a sovereign country, as he hit back at accusations that Hungarian reconnaissance drones violated its airspace — the latest salvo in an increasingly bitter row between Kyiv and Budapest. “Ukraine is not at war with Hungary; it is at war...
Trump touts a boom in U.S. auto plant construction, but carmakers’ actions tell a different story
President Donald Trump frequently describes a booming U.S. auto industry, fueled by new factories from Canada, Mexico and Europe that he says will soon be producing American-made vehicles for global markets - from Tokyo to Paris. “We have so many car company factories under construction or being designed right now....
Trump secures Netanyahu’s agreement to Gaza deal but Hamas support in question
President Donald Trump secured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s backing on Monday for a U.S.-sponsored peace proposal to end a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan. Speaking at a joint White House press conference following a meeting with Netanyahu, Trump said...
Russia warns of escalation risk if U.S. sends Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Russia said on Monday that its military was analyzing whether or not the United States would supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russia, a step that Russian officials say could trigger a steep escalation. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that Washington was considering a Ukrainian...
Bruce Springsteen gets political, brings out ‘weapon of choice’ for surprise performance
NEW YORK − Bruce Springsteen didn’t mince words at the premiere of his new biopic. The outspoken rock icon was on hand Sunday for the New York Film Festival unveiling of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” a new drama starring Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) that traces the creation of...
Say Cheese! Festival returns with wine and cheese pairings at Mazzotta Winery
Everything is better when paired with cheese. For lovers of delicious dairy products, GoodTaste! Pittsburgh is holding its second annual Say Cheese! Festival on Sunday. This year, the event will celebrate one of the best culinary couples: cheese and wine at Mazzotta Winery in Richland. Seven vendors will pair tasty...
Gallery: Photos from Sept. 29, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
