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Lawsuit filed in fatal 2020 turnpike bus crash moved to Westmoreland County

Lawsuit filed in fatal 2020 turnpike bus crash moved to Westmoreland County

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Where things stand after another weekend of war

Where things stand after another weekend of war

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Bethel Park man dies in crash in South Park

Bethel Park man dies in crash in South Park

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Revenue-sharing era reshapes recruiting, strategy at Pitt, Duquesne

Revenue-sharing era reshapes recruiting, strategy at Pitt, Duquesne

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Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

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Happy 345th birthday, Pennsylvania: Bushy Run celebrates Charter Day

Happy 345th birthday, Pennsylvania: Bushy Run celebrates Charter Day

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U.S. tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school, video shows

Demand for student teacher stipends outstrips supply as Shapiro proposes boosting program

Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Big dreams: Pittsburgh Riverhounds owner remains committed to $175M Highmark Stadium expansion

Authorities seek to identify man found dead on I-70 in Washington County

U.S./World

U.S. tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school, video shows

U.S. tomahawk hit naval base beside Iranian school, video shows

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Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the U.S.

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the U.S.

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DOJ, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, source says

DOJ, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, source says

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Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Belgium describes a blast near a synagogue as a ‘despicable antisemitic attack’

Belgium describes a blast near a synagogue as a ‘despicable antisemitic attack’

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Lebanese parliament extends term for 2 years due to war in Middle East

U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at dignified transfer ceremonyVideo

Counterprotester threw improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in New York City, police say

Why Ecuador invited the U.S. military to help with its drug gangs

NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration

Pentagon announces 7th U.S. death in war with Iran

Politics

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

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After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family gathers for an intimate homegoing

After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family gathers for an intimate homegoing

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Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it

Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it

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Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

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Poll: Pa. voters have a more favorable opinion of Shapiro than Trump

Poll: Pa. voters have a more favorable opinion of Shapiro than Trump

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House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy

House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy

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Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

‘Christ is king’ becomes a loaded phrase in U.S. political debates, especially on the right

Smoothie King fires 2 Michigan workers after they refused to serve Trump supporter

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with former aide who committed suicide

Sen. Fetterman is the only Democrat to vote against curbing Trump’s power to order strikes in Iran

Western Pa. House delegation expected to vote along party lines on war powers resolution

Takeaways from the 1st elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

Health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

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Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

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Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

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Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Allegheny General Hospital treats victims of mock mass shooting in drill preceding 2026 NFL Draft

Allegheny General Hospital treats victims of mock mass shooting in drill preceding 2026 NFL Draft

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Allegheny General Hospital simulating mass tragedy care ahead of NFL Draft

Allegheny General Hospital simulating mass tragedy care ahead of NFL Draft

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Don’t go there: Independence Health thoracic surgeon warns Hempfield Area students about vaping

U.S. maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

Pennsylvania reports 12 measles cases in residents, including several in the Philly suburbs

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a ‘betrayal’

Federal judge shuts door on Justice Department effort to wrest transgender care data from UPMC

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

Business

DOJ, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, source says

DOJ, Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case, source says

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Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel

Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index falls more than 6% as oil soars over $100 a barrel

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%

How to set and invest your emergency fund

Inspired Women Sewickley founder cultivates beautiful spaces and relationships

Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending 3-week slide

Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costsVideo

Regional

From gas wells to goals: How Tuffy Shallenberger saved the Pittsburgh Riverhounds

From gas wells to goals: How Tuffy Shallenberger saved the Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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Wind-related power outages clearing up as temperature record broken

Wind-related power outages clearing up as temperature record broken

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

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Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai

Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai

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Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

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What to know about daylight saving time

What to know about daylight saving time

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft

2 women shot to death in Butler County following Illinois investigation

Former congressman Jason Altmire among those trying to leave Dubai

50 days in solitary leads to $37K verdict for convicted murderer in Pa.

Western Pa. House delegation expected to vote along party lines on war powers resolution

Roving patrols planned through St. Patrick’s Day for impaired drivers

Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

Education

State studying future of Duquesne City School District

State studying future of Duquesne City School District

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Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

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Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week

Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week

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Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand

Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Greensburg Salem discusses adjustment to board meeting schedule

Greensburg Salem discusses adjustment to board meeting schedule

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

New literacy program at Pittsburgh Weil targets economically disadvantaged students

Woodland Hills places superintendent on unpaid leave

Demand for student teacher stipends outstrips supply as Shapiro proposes boosting program

Don’t go there: Independence Health thoracic surgeon warns Hempfield Area students about vaping

‘Brilliant, bold and unapologetically proud’: Senior at Pittsburgh Obama leads, gives back to community

Reading nooks surface across Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh locations

Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

Election

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

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John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

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Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Obituary Stories

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

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Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

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Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

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Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

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2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Former 76ers head coach, UNC legend dies at 87

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74

Former Steelers safety Mike Wagner, key member of Steel Curtain defense, dies