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Biden’s decision on U.S. Steel deal may wait, offering reprieve to sale’s supporters
White House officials have signaled a delay in President Joe Biden’s decision on whether to block a $14.9 billion Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel, a small reversal of fortune for a deal that looked as good as dead earlier this month. Reacting to a Washington Post report that Biden might...
Drought conditions hit Pittsburgh after spell of warm, dry weather
Warm and dry weather has persisted in Pittsburgh for several days now and, unfortunately for residents, that has a cost. Much of Southwestern Pennsylvania is experiencing moderate or severe drought currently, according to the Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service. Almost all of Allegheny County is in moderate drought,...
‘We’ve got to earn every vote,’ Kamala Harris says during stop in JohnstownVideo
Vice President Kamala Harris made a nearly two-hour campaign stop in Johnstown on Friday afternoon before heading east to Wilkes-Barre as she continued a push to win over Pennsylvania voters. “I feel very strongly that we’ve got to earn every vote, and that means spending time with folks in the...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 13
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Coming this fall: Penn State plans to regionalize or share more operations across its branch campuses
Penn State University intends to regionalize or share additional operations across its branch campuses this fall, including services such as advising and student affairs. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and top aides outlined the move Thursday during an update on efforts to ease financial pressures — some caused by sharp...
Pittsburgh police chief explains transfers of motorcycle supervisors in Trump rally security flap
Pittsburgh’s police chief said Thursday that a lieutenant overstepped his authority when he approved at least a dozen members of the city force’s motorcycle unit to provide security at the Butler County rally at which former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. Pittsburgh police Chief Larry Scirotto said he...
Local election officials confident mail-in ballots will be delivered on time despite national concerns
Nationwide concerns over the United States Postal Service’s ability to deliver election mail this fall don’t seem to worry local election officials. Abigail Gardner, spokeswoman for Allegheny County, said the county doesn’t have any concerns at the moment. “Allegheny County Elections has a very good relationship with USPS leadership at...
Biden jokingly dons Trump hat while meeting with Shanksville families
While meeting with firefighters in Shanksville on Wednesday, President Joe Biden did something quite unthinkable in an election campaign — wear the opposition’s merch. The president was at the fire station near the Flight 93 Memorial, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, while marking the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks,...
Buffalo Bill’s House near Perryopolis open for more tours
With Halloween season looming, horror movie buffs have two more opportunities this year to tour Buffalo Bill’s House — the real film site where the cinematic climax of “The Silence of the Lambs” was filmed. The two weekends fans can sign up online for limited guided house tours include September...
Blairsville man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor over 4-year period
A Blairsville man has been sentenced to prison after sexually assaulting a minor over a four-year period. Gregory Jones, 39, was sentenced to a prison term of up to 13 years on Tuesday. Prosecutors said that Jones sexually assaulted the girl between 2017 and 2020. The victim provided evidence to...
Western Pa. overflowing with Oktoberfest celebrations
Cheers to beers, bratwurst and celebrating Bavarian German culture as Oktoberfest celebrations are brewing throughout Western Pennsylvania. Inspired by Munich’s iconic Oktoberfest beer festival, most Americans are surprised to learn that Oktoberfest kicks off in September, not October, and the 2024 Oktoberfest in Munich runs from Sept. 21 to Oct....
Hundreds visit Flight 93 memorial near Shanksville on 23rd anniversary of 9/11Video
Jordan Lyles was 9 on Sept. 11, 2001. Lyles watched events of that day unfold on television at his elementary school in Fort Pierce, Fla. Hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and a field in Somerset...
‘The places we will go’: Team Friends celebrates growth as new chapters emerge in Armstrong, Indiana counties
Fans of Dr. Seuss may hold a special place in their hearts for his final book published during author Theodor Seuss Geisel’s lifetime, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Count the founder of a flourishing regional nonprofit among them. “What a fitting title for tonight, as Team Friends celebrates the places...
Big Lots enters court-supervised sale process, plans more closures
Big Lots shoppers are hoping their local stores will be spared from closure as the closeout retailer navigates its way through bankruptcy. “I was just looking for a chair,” said Hempfield resident Bev Lauffer while she perused the Big Lots there this week, adding she shops at Big Lots on...
Live from Shanksville: Biden, Harris, Trump pay their respectsVideo
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump visited the Flight 93 National Memorial Wednesday as part of the observance of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Trump was the last to arrive at the site in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, that marks where United Airlines Flight...
For volunteers, Flight 93 Memorial ‘like a phoenix rising’
Retired elementary school teacher Kathy Lioi is among dozens of volunteers who walk the grounds and tell the story of United Airlines Flight 93 and its ending on Sept. 11, 2001. “I want to tell people about its history. It’s hard not to feel a part of this place,” said...
‘Hallowed ground’: A look back at 9/11 attacks and the impact on Shanksville
Here’s a look back at the TribLive’s coverage of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in 2021. • Families of those on Flight 93, the Shanksville community and others forged resolve to see national memorial come to life Fate threw them together. Two decades later, the unlikely...
Pittsburghers react to high-profile presidential debate between Harris, Trump
One point stood out to Emily Vaughan after she watched a tense debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump: Harris goaded Trump into rambling, and it worked very well. “Trump fell for every single offensive statement that Harris threw his way, spiraling into yelling about completely...
News companies walk fine line of trust versus efficiency with AI tools
This story was not written using artificial intelligence, but it could have been. Although the technology might have sped up the writing process, the quality of the information — and the trust the reader has in it — likely would have suffered. Use of AI in the news industry, so...
Wheeling man dies after I-70 crash in Washington County
A Wheeling man died after he was involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Donegal Township, Washington County. Christopher A. Clutter, 35, of Wheeling, died of injuries after his car left Interstate 70 near the 6-mile marker sometime between 4 a.m. and 8:22 a.m., according to Washington County Coroner Timothy...
Former district judge accused of DUI
Here are some of the latest news items for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024: Former district judge accused of DUI A former district judge who resigned from the position earlier this year after allegations of misconduct with teenage boys is now facing DUI charges. Online court records show Anthony Saveikis, 57,...
Vaccines for flu, covid available as wastewater tests show high levels of virus
Updated vaccines for the flu and covid are available, and a Pittsburgh-based infectious disease physician is encouraging the use of an over-the-counter at-home test that can differentiate between the two viruses. A nasal swab with the at-home test can help those who are ill know what virus they have as...
AI technologies are giving some doctors more time for patients, improving health care
Emily Schneider uses artificial intelligence at work for six hours a day, twice a week. As a physician assistant at West Penn Hospital, it’s her job to operate Vectra, a 3D imaging system intended to capture signs of skin disease. The algorithm the machine uses is an example of artificial...
Woman killed in Peters Township crash
A Peters Township woman was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash. Sandra Zuraw, 77, crashed in the 4000 block of Washington Road in Peters around 12:15 p.m., according to the Washington County Coroner as reported by TribLive news partner WTAE. County Coroner Tim Warco told WTAE that Zuraw lost...
Inflation explained: A multitude of factors go into grocery prices
Editor’s note: This is the second story in an occasional series on the causes and impact of inflation. Consider the humble Triscuit. Introduced in 1902, it’s been a snack-cracker staple for decades in the U.S. It’s made primarily from whole-grain wheat, oil and salt — pretty simple as far as...
