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James Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey asked Thursday to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina, saying it was unnecessary because he had already surrendered in Virginia and faced a judge on charges that he threatened President Donald Trump. The Department of Justice is supporting the request. Comey...
U.S. isn’t looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, AP sources say
WASHINGTON — The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald Trump’s repeated threats that “Cuba is next” and that American warships deployed in the Middle East for the Iran conflict could return by way of the island, U.S. officials say. The officials involved...
Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
The Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional, and the Department of Government Efficiency had no authority to end the funding, a federal judge in New York ruled on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon in...
How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims
NEW YORK — Hantaviruses do not spread easily between people, which makes health officials confident the recent outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three people will not turn into an epidemic. But, still, they need to make sure. So health officials in several countries are contact tracing: trying...
Pentagon watchdog declines to investigate Kid Rock flights
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s independent watchdog is declining to investigate a U.S. Army helicopter flight near the home of musician Kid Rock and at a “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump, according to a letter from the Pentagon’s new inspector general. The letter, dated April 24 and released...
‘She was not alone’: Stranger comforted Fort Duquesne Bridge crash victim after fatal wreck
Danielle Jackman’s hand was still warm Wednesday when a stranger reached into what was left of the Churchill woman’s car — its hood smashed and doors mangled in a five-car wreck — to grab hold of it. Jackman’s face was covered in so much blood, one couldn’t tell if she...
Fetterman says he has no plans to switch parties. ‘I’d be a terrible Republican.’
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he’d make a terrible Republican. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, has drawn the ire of many in his party for breaking with them on issues like border security and Israel and for occasionally aligning with President Donald Trump and other Republicans. While Politico reported this...
U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces.” The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in...
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued. The...
Doctor testifies Delmont boy, 5, was tortured and neglected
A child abuse specialist told a Westmoreland County jury on Thursday that dozens of bruises and a brain injury suffered by 5-year-old Landon Maloberti was torture. Dr. Michelle Clayton, pediatrics division chief at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, testified the child who was hospitalized Jan. 30, 2023 and died a...
Judge reinstates appeal after defense lawyer says he never got notice in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer case
A judge on Thursday reinstated the appeal for an Ohio man convicted of littering Squirrel Hill with 160 antisemitic flyers a day after dismissing it. Jeremy Brokaw and his attorney didn’t appear for the appeal hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning, leading to the judge’s dismissal. However, on Thursday, attorney Joshua...
Pa. Senate votes to end auto emission inspections
The state Senate this week passed a bill that would end Pennsylvania’s emissions inspection program for non-commercial vehicles, splitting the legislative body along regional lines. The program — well-known to motorists as the second inspection sticker that goes on their windshields every year — has been around since the federal...
U.S. will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more. That...
Police charge Pagans member with intimidating Lower Burrell assault victim
Lower Burrell police filed charges Wednesday against a Tarentum man they say is a member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, accusing him of intimidating a man two other Pagans are charged with assaulting in January. Joshua Drum, 31, faces felony and misdemeanor charges of retaliation against a witness or victim...
McCormick defends Homer City data center project amid environmental concerns
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Thursday that the rise of environmentalists protesting the addition of data centers in communities “reminds me a little bit of fracking 15 years ago.” McCormick met in Pittsburgh with officials from Homer City Redevelopment and Indiana County where construction has begun on a natural gas...
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand. Now, they’re seeing the results of their labor. Carlow’s Class of 2026, at 792 students, is the university’s...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here. Whether you want to do something special with Mom or something special for yourself, there’s so much to do around town. Here are a few options. August Wilson birthday celebration This will be the 10th year that the August Wilson House and Dollar Bank celebrate...
Video captures moments before deadly crash near Fort Duquesne BridgeVideo
Seconds before a five-car crash killed two people Wednesday afternoon near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, a McKees Rocks man was stunned by how fast a black SUV zipped and weaved through the traffic around him on Route 65. “He was flying as soon as he merged onto the highway,” Nicholas...
Allegheny County high schools celebrate Gene Kelly Award nominations
Every year, the Pittsburgh CLO presents the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Another spring musicals season has passed, and nominations for the awards were announced on Wednesday. Named for legendary performer and Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly, the judges will give out more than 34 awards,...
Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new U.S. House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
NASHVILLE — Amid raucous protests Thursday, Republicans in Tennessee enacted a new U.S. House map that carves up a majority-Black district in Memphis, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to hold on to a slim majority in the November midterm elections. The final...
Tornadoes cut across Mississippi as severe storms damage 500 homes
BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. — Powerful storms that spawned at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties, damaging around 500 homes, uprooting trees and injuring at least 17 people, authorities said Thursday. There were no reports of deaths after the tornadoes cut across the state’s southwest late Wednesday evening, said...
Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students
University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new residence hall will be built at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, on Pitt-owned space surrounding the Music Building. Construction is expected to begin this summer....
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The son of Hamas’ lead negotiator died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza, the militant group said Thursday, as another Israeli strike killed three Hamas security forces, according to local officials. Israel meanwhile said it killed three Hezbollah militants in a strike...
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, sentenced to life in prisonVideo
BOULDER, Colo. — A judge sentenced a man to life in prison without the possibility of parole Thursday after he pleaded guilty to killing one person and injuring a dozen others in a 2025 firebombing attack on a demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Speaking...
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON — A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home. Norfolk Constabulary said that the arrest came Wednesday evening after a man was reported “behaving in an...