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Pittsburghers react to news of hostage swap, temporary ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
Leaders of Pittsburgh Jewish and Palestinian organizations had mixed reactions to Friday’s start of hostage exchanges and a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Associated Press reported 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one person from the Philippines were released Friday, and Israel released...
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week
U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of...
Hunt for ideal Christmas tree is on at area farms
Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm in Derry Township opened for the holiday season Friday. In addition to cut-your-own trees, the farm offers hayrides along with fresh-made wreaths and a gift shop. The sale of hot chocolate and snacks benefits local volunteer firefighters. The Fraser fir is the most popular variety among...
Andrew Cuomo accused of sexual harassment by former aide in new legal filing
ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being sued by a former aide who says Cuomo sexually harassed her while he was still in office. Cuomo’s former executive assistant Brittany Commisso filed the case against the ex-governor in state Supreme Court in Albany on Wednesday. The filing,...
Trooper says man clocked driving 100 mph in Harmar was selling drugs found in his car
A Pittsburgh man was accused of being a drug dealer after a state trooper pulled him over for driving 100 mph on Route 28 in Harmar and found cocaine and marijuana in the vehicle, according to authorities. Shontal Anthony Austin, 47, of the 6700 block of Apple Street in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar...
Pittsburgh ice skating event brings together different faiths
The Rev. Jonathon Jensen says it’s remarkable how unremarkable it is — at least for Pittsburgh. For the third year, Catholics, Protestants, Jews and Muslims will lace up their ice skates, groove to music and grab a slice of pizza together Saturday at Hunt Armory in Shadyside. “We’re all very...
Tensions on college campuses over Israel-Hamas War prompt federal investigations
University of Pittsburgh senior Eitan Weinkle lost an acquaintance in the Hamas attack at a festival in Israel on Oct. 7 and knows someone else who was taken hostage. He shoulders that grief and a fear shared by his Jewish peers at Pitt as antisemitic threats on college campuses rise....
Some quirky ideas for repurposing those Thanksgiving leftovers
So you’ve arisen the day after Thanksgiving, perhaps feeling a little groggy and still recovering from the turkey coma — yes, I know, I’ve also read the studies that it’s not the tryptophan that makes you sleepy. Agree to disagree. Anyway, the question now becomes, what to do with the...
Casey touts Senate legislation to improve coal miners’ access to black lung benefits
It’s been difficult for Tony Kodric to breathe since an injury a decade ago ended the Uniontown man’s 36-year career as a coal miner. He’s seen specialists, repeatedly measured the oxygen in his blood and battled coal companies. Despite Kodric’s efforts, the federal government won’t grant him monetary benefits for...
Penn State’s James Franklin gets added police escort, but it’s not about protection
Penn State football coach James Franklin had enhanced security at the final two home games at Beaver Stadium but it was not the result of any specific threat, according to a university official. Having beefy uniformed Pennsylvania State Police troopers tailing the coach — in addition to the two university...
Israel releases 39 Palestinians from prison as part of cease-fire swap
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire deal. The freed hostages included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and...
North Versailles officer recovering after being shot; suspect jailed without bond
A North Versailles police officer is recovering from gunshot wounds, and the man accused of shooting the officer Friday morning is in the Allegheny County Jail. The officer was treated and released from an area hospital after the shooting, police said. The officer was shot once in the face and...
Morning Roundup: West Mifflin police seek robbery suspect
Here are some new items from overnight for Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. West Mifflin police seek suspect West Mifflin police are seeking information on a man who they say robbed a local convenience store Tuesday. The armed robbery took place at the Super One store on Greensprings Avenue around 10...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 24-26
It’s finally the weekend. And after you’ve completed your Black Friday or Small Business Saturday shopping, here are some other fun things you can get yourself into. Zoo Lights Zoo Lights returns to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Highland Park for the fourth year on Friday. The drive-thru event...
Holiday diners thrilled with return of Thanksgiving Day buffet in New KensingtonVideo
Dan Leo barely had time to advertise his Thanksgiving dinner before he started running out of tickets. The former popular holiday buffet has returned to the ballroom at The Quality Inn in New Kensington, and diners were lined up in advance of the noon start time. The annual Thanksgiving buffet...
FBI ends investigation of car wreck at Niagara Falls bridge, no indication of terrorism
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The FBI has ended its investigation of a fiery car wreck that killed two people at a border checkpoint in Niagara Falls after finding no evidence that it was a terror attack, easing a period of high tensions as Americans headed into the Thanksgiving holiday. The...
More than 2,000 take part in 32nd annual Turkey Trot in GreensburgVideo
If you’re looking to work up a Thanksgiving Day appetite, running a 5K has to be among one the best options. For more than 2,000 people taking part in the annual Turkey Trot in downtown Greensburg, it’s an option that came with a bonus — proceeds from the 32nd annual...
Retailers offer big deals for Black Friday, but will shoppers spend?
NEW YORK — Expect big discounts and other enticements to lure shoppers to stores for Black Friday. But retailers worry those may not be enough. Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit card debt grows. And although they have gotten some relief from easing inflation,...
Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin at 7 a.m. Friday, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Qatar said Thursday that a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war will begin at 7 a.m. Friday, with aid “going in as soon as possible.” Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, made the announcement in a news conference in Doha, Qatar. The cease-fire had...
Meme your way through the Thanksgiving meal
From vicious competition for the last can of pumpkin pie mix to the guy who starts blasting Christmas music as soon as the meal’s over, there’s never any lack of meme-worthy moments to Thanksgiving. While you’re waiting for the turkey to be carved, here’s a selection of wholesome holiday memes....
Morning Roundup: Local faces in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; man shot in Lincoln-Lemington
Here are a few news items from around the region for Thursday, Nov. 23. Shooting victim upgraded to stable condition A man found shot Wednesday night in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood has been upgraded from serious to stable condition following overnight surgery, according to police. Police were called to the 7000...
Feral hogs roaming into Pennsylvania from South pose threat to forests, agriculture
Feral hogs are 300-pound, 30 mile-per-hour rampaging, crop-eating machines and they are moving north into Pennsylvania. A recent study by outfitter Captain Experiences using data from the University of Georgia found that about three dozen hogs have been spotted in 14 Pennsylvania counties. An expert at Penn State told WJAC-TV...
Man found slain in his Stowe Township residence
Police are investigating a shooting on Wednesday evening in Stowe Township that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man. Allegheny County Police report that a county 911 dispatcher got a call shortly before 5:30 that there was a shooting in the 800 block of Benwood Avenue. First responders found Michael...
Westmoreland election ties broken with marble drawings
Luck was on Andy Pinskey’s side Wednesday. He pulled the No. 1 marble, likely securing himself another term on Scottdale Borough Council. A tie for the seat was broken Wednesday at the Westmoreland County Courthouse after he and opponent Cherri Rogers each received 132 votes in November’s general election. “It...
North Oakland woman accused of striking woman in wheelchair with her car, driving away
Pittsburgh police filed charges Wednesday against a North Oakland woman who they say drove her car into a woman crossing Centre Avenue in a wheelchair earlier this month and then drove away. Police said Kelda Gorman was crossing Centre just after 7 a.m. Nov. 13 when she was struck by...
