Trump’s speech to Congress comes as he wields vast power almost daring lawmakers, courts to stop him
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump arrives this week on Capitol Hill to deliver a speech to Congress, a coequal branch of government he has bulldozed past this first month in office, wielding unimaginable executive power to get what he wants, at home and abroad. The Tuesday night address will unfold...
Gallery: Photos from March 3, 2025
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Monday, March 3, 2025. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
Musk’s embrace of right-wing politics risks turning off car buyers and sinking Tesla’s stock
NEW YORK — Elon Musk’s car company is required each year to report to investors all the bad things that could happen to it, and the latest version lists every imaginable threat from costly lawsuits to out-of-control battery fires to war and another epidemic. But there’s barely any mention in...
Pitt-Greensburg reading initiative to focus on mental health as anxiety, loneliness remain high
It’s not uncommon for Sheila Confer to hear that her students at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg are struggling with their mental health. An assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies and Academic Village director, Confer has noticed an uptick in mental health conversations with her students. It’s particularly the case during...
Driver rams car into crowd in Germany’s Mannheim, leaving 2 dead and others injured
MANNHEIM, Germany — A driver rammed a car into a crowd Monday in the southwestern German city of Mannheim, and authorities said two people were killed and several others injured. A 40-year-old German from the nearby state of Rhineland-Palatinate was detained and in a hospital after being injured, State Interior...
Austria’s new government takes office after a record 5-month wait
VIENNA — Austria’s new government took office on Monday, with Christian Stocker taking over as chancellor at the head of a previously untried three-party coalition after a record five-month wait for a new administration. The new government will have to deal with rising unemployment, a recession and a creaking budget....
How to watch the 1st joint address to Congress of Trump’s 2nd term
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday night will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second presidency. It’s not officially called the State of the Union, a title reserved for a president’s annual address to Congress during other years of an administration. But it is an opportunity for...
Pa. GOP House members vote for measure that could cut Medicaid, threaten care for constituents
Pennsylvania faces billions in Medicaid and other health funding cuts, which could force tens of thousands out of programs, under a budget resolution approved by Congressional Republicans, according to opposition groups. The Center for American Progress (CAP) and Commonwealth Communications’ PA Accountability Hub, both left-leaning outfits, have criticized Republican U.S....
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost aces moon touchdown with a special delivery for NASAVideo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar...
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions, gusty windVideo
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty wind and evacuations were ordered in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity. In South...
Craft, food vendors turn out for St. Patrick’s Day pop-up market in Greensburg
Visitors to the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center’s St. Patrick’s Day-themed pop-up market Sunday may have been surprised to see a hearse parked in front of the building. The vehicle was attached to a vintage Scotty trailer, where The Coffin Bean & Co. owner Jen Mullins prepared coffee and tea...
Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom lineVideo
BOSTON — Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk’s disruptive role in...
Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family
WAITSFIELD, Vt. — Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort where he planned a weekend vacation with his family. Many of the hundreds of demonstrators held signs in support of Ukraine, while other anti-war...
Pedestrian walking on roadway in Rostraver flown to hospital after being hit by vehicle
A pedestrian in Rostraver was airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night while walking in a roadway, according to Rostraver Township Police. The collision occurred on Route 51 near its intersection with Webster Hollow Road shortly before 10 p.m., police said. The pedestrian was walking...
Francis didn’t need mechanical ventilation on Sunday after respiratory crisis Friday, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow...
Driver injured in car rollover in Harrison
A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash around 8:30 p.m. Saturday on Third Street in Harrison. The driver was treated in an ambulance. Citizens Hose and EMS, Hilltop Hose and Harrison Police spent about 45 minutes addressing the crash....
Starmer says Europe faces a ‘once in a generation moment’ as leaders discuss ending war in UkraineVideo
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war. “Every nation must contribute to that in the best way that it can, bringing different...
Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire, while key mediator Egypt accused Israel of using “starvation as a weapon.” Hamas accused...
Breakthrough treatments offer some sickle cell sufferers a cure, barriers remain
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New stove that plugs into a normal wall outlet could be major gain for health and the climate
NEW YORK — For years, Ed Yaker, treasurer of a New York City co-op with nearly 1,500 units, and fellow board members have dealt with gas leaks. It can mean the gas at an entire building is shut off, leaving residents unable to use a stove for months until expensive...
Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
ROME — Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said in relaying a setback in his two-week long battle against double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope responded well, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained...
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” Friday in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal with the U.S. that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia. The astonishing turn...
Hundreds of officers on hand as slain Pennsylvania patrolman’s casket arrives for funeral
RED LION, Pa. — Police vehicles from across Pennsylvania and beyond were arriving at a church Friday for the funeral of a police officer who was shot and killed while coming to the rescue of medical personnel and patients during an attack on a hospital intensive care unit last weekend....
Family of U.S. marine veteran killed in Ukraine tells funeral in Kyiv he died fighting for freedom
KYIV, Ukraine — A funeral service was held in Kyiv on Friday for a U.S. Marine Corps veteran killed while serving alongside Ukrainian forces. Family and friends said 21-year-old Ethan Hertweck had given his life fighting for freedom. Hertweck, from California, traveled to Ukraine soon after Russia launched its full-scale...
Mourners bury 1 of the last hostages released from Gaza as talks start for ceasefire future
JERUSALEM — Mourners in Israel on Friday were burying the remains of one of the last hostages released in the first phase of the ceasefire between Hamas militants and Israel, as negotiators discussed a second phase of the deal that could end the war in Gaza and see the remaining...
