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Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hallVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of...
Investigators say deadly midair collision near D.C. followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
WASHINGTON — National Transportation Safety Board members were deeply troubled Tuesday over years of ignored warnings about helicopter traffic dangers and other problems, long before an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided a year ago, killing 67 people near Washington, D.C. The placement of a helicopter route...
Mark Madden: Mike McCarthy won the press conference, but it’s still a bad hire
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said it wasn’t important for new coach Mike McCarthy to win the initial press conference. But McCarthy did exactly that. Rooney said McCarthy wasn’t hired because, having coached Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, he’s the best bet to lure Rodgers back to Pittsburgh for...
Tim Benz: Mike McCarthy’s first step with Steelers shouldn’t be backward with Aaron RodgersVideo
Many in Pittsburgh have been critical of the Steelers’ process en route to hiring Mike McCarthy as the new coach of the franchise. A seemingly rushed decision to give McCarthy the job prevented the front office from conducting in-person interviews with any of the candidates employed by teams that were...
Youth advocate who coerced teen into sexual relationship sued in Allegheny County
A social worker who engaged in a sexual relationship with a teenage client for more than a year has been sued by the victim in Allegheny County civil court. Youth Advocate Programs employee Britta Emberg was 27 when she “threatened” the teen, who was half her age, to begin dating...
Lower Burrell man charged in Mogie’s shooting declared competent to stand trial
The man charged in the murder of a popular Lower Burrell bar owner is competent to stand trial. The decision by a Westmoreland County judge ends nearly 16 months of uncertainty regarding the prosecution of the case. Prosecutors contend Nathan Salem, 47, of Lower Burrell shot and killed David “Mogie”...
‘We have a lot of work to do’: Many Pittsburgh streets still covered in snow
A large amount of the snow that pummeled the region continued to blanket roads across Pittsburgh on Tuesday. “It’s still a bit of a mess, but I’m confident we’ll get through it,” Councilman Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, told TribLive. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said snow removal efforts will continue overnight. He...
Gold buyers and local jewelers adapt to market’s historic price increase
Gold prices hit a record high, but John Henne, owner of Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood, said he does not feel worried about the jump impacting his family’s business. “The customer is very resilient,” Henne said to TribLive on Tuesday. He joined other local jewelers and gold buyers who...
Shooting involving Border Patrol leaves 1 in critical condition in Arizona
ARIVACA, Ariz. — A man who authorities say was involved in a smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter near the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said. Federal agents were attempting to apprehend the 34-year-old Arizona man...
Shapiro calls for end to immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, Noem to be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday during an appearance on “CBS Mornings” that he thinks the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis should end immediately and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose department is overseeing the operation, should be fired. “The mission is broken. It must be terminated,” said Shapiro, a Democrat...
Steelers introduce new coach Mike McCarthyVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan introduced Mike McCarthy as the franchise’s new coach Tuesday in the PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium. McCarthy became the Steelers’ fourth coach since 1969 when the team announced his hiring. We have named Mike McCarthy the 17th head...
2 elderly residents escape house fire in North Huntingdon
An elderly couple escaped injury Tuesday morning, fleeing a blaze that destroyed their home in the Hahntown section of North Huntingdon, a fire official said. Flames were already jumping through the windows of 319 Main St. when crews arrived, said Fairmont-Hahntown Fire Chief Cecil “Skip” Cook. While initial reports suggested...
Design Within Reach opens luxury furniture showroom in Strip District
Luxury furniture retailer Design Within Reach arrived in Pittsburgh on Tuesday with the opening of its Strip District showroom. The roughly 8,000-square-foot store is at 1600 Smallman St., a converted warehouse that also houses the headquarters of autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation, Orr’s Jewelers and Argentine restaurant Balvanera. Connecticut-based Design...
Pittsburgh City Council calls on Pennsylvania’s senators to reject ICE funding
Pittsburgh City Council is urging Pennsylvania’s senators to reject a bill that would provide funding for U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Sponsored by Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, council on Tuesday approved a will of council calling on Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to vote against a federal bill that...
Passengers without Real ID soon have to pay fee before flying
Starting Sunday, travelers without a Real ID or Real ID-compliant document such as a passport will be required to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity before passing security at TSA checkpoints. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Transportation Security Administration, is enacting the fee. This move...
West Deer Cub Scouts use snowfall to raise money for church roof
While many people stayed inside snuggled up and warm during the snow Sunday and Monday, Scouts from Cub Scouts Pack 965 got to work. The Scouts worked for most of the day Sunday shoveling driveways throughout the West Deer area in exchange for donations to help East Union Community Center...
Fetterman says Trump should fire Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is calling for President Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as the immigration crackdown her department is overseeing faces increasing criticism following this weekend’s fatal shooting by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. “President Trump, I make a direct appeal to immediately fire Secretary...
2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice sent Tuesday. Officers tried to take Pretti into custody and he resisted, leading to a struggle, according to a notification...
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels U.S.Video
Many in the U.S. faced another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow Monday on the Northeast and kept parts of the South coated in ice. At least 30 deaths were reported in states afflicted with severe cold. Deep snow — over...
Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action
After a massive snowfall Sunday, Western Pennsylvania school districts are grappling with how to approach instruction while maintenance crews continue clearing roads and meteorologists forecast frigid temperatures for the week ahead. About 10 to 12 inches of snow coated Allegheny and Westmoreland counties by Sunday night. This marks the first...
Tim Benz: Art Rooney II’s comments about Mike McCarthy are revealing in spots, frustrating in others
Before Mike McCarthy speaks for the first time as Pittsburgh Steelers coach on Tuesday afternoon, we really need to go over some of the things team president Art Rooney II said about him over the weekend. Instead of just a quick comment in a press release, Steelers.com posted a full...
Lower Burrell’s new training proves crucial in snowstorm
Lower Burrell officials were more prepared for Sunday’s snowstorm than any other event in the past 12 years, according to Mayor Chris Fabry. The preparedness can be attributed to city officials’ participation in a community risk reduction course in late November, he said. The course saw city officials from public...
American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations
As an alternative to new federal vaccine recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its own childhood vaccine schedule Monday with the backing of a dozen of the nation’s most prominent medical groups and associations. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ vaccine schedule differs from the new federal one in a...
Ligonier Country Market facing possible move after lease terminated, director says in email to vendors
The location of the popular Ligonier Country Market could change for the upcoming season. Ligonier Township supervisors are expected to meet Tuesday night to consider options regarding permits issued earlier this month for the weekend event. The market, which runs through the spring, summer and fall, draws thousands of visitors....
Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The expected departure of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, who has been at the center of the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration...
