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Below are all the stories published on TribLIVE.com in the past 24 hours.
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Plum Area Ladies Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at banquet
The Plum Area Ladies Society recently celebrated its annual banquet at Ebbie’s Craft Kitchen & Catering in Monroeville. In addition to celebrating a successful year, the ladies society installed its new officers for the 2026-27 year. The theme of the banquet was America’s 250th anniversary, as seen in the patriotic
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Fox Chapel Area School District considers 3.1% property tax increase
Fox Chapel Area residents would pay higher property taxes next year if the school board approves the district’s proposed budget of nearly $125.5 million. The plan calls for a 3.1% increase in the tax rate, from 22 mills to 22.68 mills. The increase would equate to about an extra $68
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Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio’s fence-mending visit over Trump attacks
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican raised the “need to work tirelessly in favor of peace” in talks Thursday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who came to Rome on a fence-mending visit after President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war. Both the Vatican and
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Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Russian air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in what appeared to be a major attack after Moscow spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week and tension mounted over safety at Russia’s upcoming Victory Day celebrations. Incoming drones were destroyed over 20 Russian regions,
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Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 8-10
Mother’s Day weekend is here. While it’s great to celebrate marvelous moms all year, don’t forget to take some time this weekend to make a special memory. Here are a few things to do with Mom — or for yourself — around Westmoreland. Art on Tap: Monster Drawing Rally Get
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Penguins re-sign pending free agents Connor Dewar, Ilya Solovyov
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed two of their pending unrestricted free agents to contracts Thursday, agreeing to terms with forward Connor Dewar and Ilya Solovyov. Dewar, 26, signed a two-year extension with a salary cap hit of $2.25. He finished this season on a one-year contract worth $1.1 million. Primarily stationed
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Jonah Goldberg: Some MAGA loyalists have turned on Trump. Why the rest haven’t.
I recently watched “A Face in the Crowd” for the umpteenth time. I had a better reason than procrastination to rewatch Elia Kazan’s brilliant 1957 film exploring populism in the television age. It was homework. I was asked to discuss it with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz at the
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Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh-based investigative newsroom led by Andrew Conte
A new investigative newsroom focusing on original accountability reporting launches this month at Trib Total Media, the latest step in its expansion in the Pittsburgh market, Trib officials announced Thursday. The newsroom, which will be based in Pittsburgh’s North Shore, will be directed by award-winning journalist Andrew Conte, who spent
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Aaron Rodgers reportedly coming to Pittsburgh, will discuss contract with Steelers
Rodgers Watch comes to the South Side this weekend. Aaron Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh and could sign a contract with the Steelers, according to a report from 93.7 The Fan that was corroborated by the NFL Network. A 42-year-old, four-time NFL MVP quarterback, Rodgers would be returning for a
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These numbers show the global impact of Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy, causing a spike in fuel prices that has rippled through other sectors with effects far beyond the Middle East. It has also left tens of thousands of mariners and hundreds of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. Iran
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Penguins prospect Bill Zonnon joins Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on tryout agreement
Forward Bill Zonnon, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top prospects, signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League for the remainder of this season on Thursday. The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Zonnon in the first round (No. 22 overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft.
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Four Chord Music Fest 12 features Knocked Loose, Pierce the Veil in return to Pittsburgh
The latest installment of the Four Chord Music Fest is returning to Pittsburgh — with Knocked Loose and Pierce the Veil as the headliners. The return to the city on Sept. 25 and 26 comes at F.N.B. Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, which also hosted the 2019 edition,
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Penn-Trafford tentative budget proposal includes 4-mill tax hike
Penn-Trafford School Board will vote next week on a proposed $71.9 million budget, which could increase residents’ tax bills by about $200 annually. District Business Manager Rebecca Rodriguez outlined Monday the proposed plan — a $1.9 million, or 2.8%, increase in spending from 2025-26. The board plans to vote on
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5 things to watch at Steelers rookie minicamp
It’s the first chance for dozens of players to take to an NFL practice field wearing NFL practice jerseys. And for many, it’s the only chance. Setting aside those who will be taking part in Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis — and therefore almost certainly won’t be
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Rickard Rakell remains confident the Penguins can win
The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins entered an offseason with franchise icon Evgeni Malkin as a pending unrestricted free agent, they had to re-sign several other members of the club that qualified for the playoffs in 2022. One of those was forward Rickard Rakell, whom former general manager Ron Hextall
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TikTok plea incites potential bid to save Spirit Airlines
There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow planes announced it was shutting down. The closure left all flights canceled and customer service no longer available. Some passengers arrived Saturday for flights and were stunned to find them canceled, while workers
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Joe Starkey: Will Ben Cherington’s redemption story last through the trade deadline and beyond?
It was a year ago Friday that the Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and spared general manager Ben Cherington. It was also a year ago Friday that I wrote a column suggesting Cherington was the worst GM in Pittsburgh sports history. So … happy anniversary? I don’t think I need
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Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Authorities plan Thursday to enter the second day of their search of a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996, according to law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office served the warrant Wednesday in the
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Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — More than two dozen passengers left a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on April 24 without contact tracing, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died on board, the ship operator and Dutch officials said Thursday. The news raised concerns that the virus
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Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees haven’t deterred hundreds of climbers from attempting to scale the world’s highest mountain. Around 464 climbers and an equal number of their Nepali climbing guides are at
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First Call: Ex-Pitt QB Nathan Peterman gets another NFL shot; Colts WR praises new Steeler Michael Pittman Jr.
Thursday’s “First Call” has evidence of how well-liked Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was by his former Indianapolis teammates. An ex-Pitt Panther quarterback is getting another NFL chance. The Penguins’ AHL club is looking to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs. And Mitch Keller tries to stay hot in
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Collaboration aims to brings shade, soil improvement, better grazing to Mt. Pleasant Township farm
When the weather gets hot, cows are a lot like humans: They’d prefer the shade if it’s available. At Pittsburgher Highland Farm in Mt. Pleasant Township, this is even more true. Farmer Mark Smith’s Scottish Highland cows have a coat that doesn’t help much when the summer weather starts to
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DEP to hold hearing on plan to release mine wastewater into Donegal streams
Donegal-area residents will have the chance next month to challenge a plan to discharge millions of gallons of mine wastewater into local tributaries. The state Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a June 16 hearing to gather input on a draft permit for LCT Energy LP’s proposed Rustic Ridge Mine
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Letter to the editor: Trump ridding the world of Iranian nuclear threat
Considering that the Democrats have serious objections to the war with Iran, perhaps they could tell us which part of the war against terrorism they do support. Their theory of a just war seems to boil down to: Military force must never be deployed in America’s self-interest, and we must first get NATO’s approval. Remember, while it might be true that all Islamists are not terrorists, I think it is certainly true that all terrorists
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China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
BEIJING — China again signaled that Taiwan would be a priority topic ahead of a highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, saying that U.S. must adhere to the “one China principle” for a stable relationship with Beijing. Last week, China’s top
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Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
ATHENS, Greece — Greece is preparing major constitutional changes, including an amendment requiring that artificial intelligence serve human society. Conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the proposed revisions on Thursday, casting them as necessary to safeguard future generations given global concerns about AI’s risks to democratic governance and humanity itself.
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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
WASHINGTON — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater. Once an outlier on the nation’s highest court, Justice Clarence Thomas has become a towering figure in the
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Pittsburgh man charged in brutal stabbing aboard PRT bus
Police filed charges Tuesday in the brutal stabbing of a man aboard a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus. Devante Clark, 30, of Pittsburgh is facing counts of aggravated assault, attempted homicide, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. He remains at large. According to a criminal complaint, the victim, who sustained multiple stab
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Letter to the editor: The destruction of Social Security
President Trump began the demolition of Social Security with the $6,000 additional tax standard deduction per individuals over 65 with incomes of less than $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers). This is in effect through 2028. However, what the government is not telling you is that this will mean Social Security funding will reach the point where payments will need to be decreased by 24% beginning in 2031 if Congress does nothing to increase payments into
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Jacksonville outshines Robert Morris in NCAA 1st-round lacrosse showdown at Joe Walton Stadium
On Tuesday, the country’s news cycle was honed in on the theory of “kamikaze dolphins.” Wednesday night at Joe Walton Stadium, it appeared that the Robert Morris lacrosse team was a victim of them. The Colonials were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the opening round on their home turf
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Penguins A to Z: Even with his streakiness, Justin Brazeau broke through
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason after a brief return to the postseason, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 53 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization. Starting with
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Editorial: Books, boards and balance of power at Pine-Richland
The Pine-Richland School Board took up its policy on library books again this week. By a 5-4 vote, the board revised its policy, something that has been a hot topic in the district in recent years. It limited to parents and guardians formal challenges to the policy. It restored a
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U mad, bro?: Penguins’ playoff exit, departing superstars, expanding NFL schedule have readers in a twist
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL playoffs. The NFL might mess with its schedule. Evgeni Malkin could leave Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen is grumpy about how he left the Pirates. You can probably imagine how all of that is going over with our readers. If you
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The Stroller, May 7, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Kitten shower planned by
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Sharpsburg Community Library courtyard reconstruction underway
A reconstruction project designed to boost outdoor programming and extend the life of a growing zelkova tree at Sharpsburg Community Library is underway. Crews from the Davey Tree Expert Co. in Richland began moving dirt and vegetation April 27 at 1212 Main St. One of two zelkova trees, both estimated
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Irwin borough could move into new offices this month after long delays
Irwin could move into its remodeled offices later this month, roughly five months later than anticipated. A grand opening ceremony scheduled for mid-May has been postponed until mid-August, borough manager Shari Martino said Tuesday following a council meeting. Martino said the borough may be able to move into the new
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Westmoreland man arrested in alleged check fraud scheme to purchase $400K in vehicles and equipment
A Westmoreland County man who was sentenced to probation in 2023 for posing as a wealthy homebuyer is behind bars after state police said he used a check fraud scheme in an effort to get $401,000 worth of vehicles and equipment from local dealerships. Timothy Paul Bierly, 30, was arrested
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NFL Draft creates memories for residents throughout Fox Chapel Area footprint
The 2026 NFL Draft held April 23-25 made for a fun and festive atmosphere as many residents in the Fox Chapel Area School District footprint flocked to experience the record-breaking event at Point State Park, Acrisure Stadium and on the North Shore. According to the NFL, Pittsburgh set an all-time
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Fox Chapel, O’Hara and Sharpsburg approve joint paving project
Officials from Fox Chapel, O’Hara and Sharpsburg recently contracted with Shields Asphalt Paving for a multimillion-dollar paving project. The Bakerstown-based company was the lowest of five bidders, according to a report from engineering firm LSSE. The total cost is about $2.975 million. It included a base award of about $2.911
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Quaker Valley School Board approves lighting project at Bell Acres ballfield
Quaker Valley School District officials recently gave the green light to a proposed lighting project at the Bell Acres ball field despite several residents’ concerns about its environmental impact. The school board voted 8-0 on April 21 to move forward with a Quaker Valley Recreation Association plan to install six
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Murrysville planning commission will tackle data center regulations
There are no companies officially proposing to place a data center in Murrysville. But members of the municipal council don’t feel like waiting until one does to address potential issues that may accompany it. “There are certainly parcels in Murrysville which could hold a data center,” chief administrator Michael Nestico
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TV Talk: CMU grad Judith Light stars in ‘The Terror’
Though she came to prominence in the 1980s sitcom “Who’s the Boss?”, 1970 Carnegie Mellon drama school grad Judith Light began her career on a daytime soap (“One Life to Live”) and has been most often seen in dramatic roles, including “Transparent,” “American Crime Story” and filmed-in-Pittsburgh “Manhunt: Deadly Games.”
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Westmoreland happenings: Pancake brunch, night at the races, plant sale, more
Art • You Are Here Gallery, 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette, will host an exhibit, “Rethinking Fiber and Fabric,” May 9 through June 26 in cooperation with the Westmoreland Historical Society. An opening reception will be at 6 p.m. May 9. Details: yah406clay.org. Fundraisers • A fundraiser and pizza event to
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Letter to the editor: Help for domestic violence victims
Imagine surviving a stabbing attack by your spouse. Imagine your attacker pleading guilty to attempted homicide and going to prison. And then imagine being told that to legally end your marriage, you still need his cooperation. That is not a hypothetical, but Pennsylvania law. Under state law, a legal process allows divorce proceedings to be split so dissolution of the marriage can be finalized separately from financial and property issues, which often take longer to
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Minor league report: Nailers to face Mariners in North Division final
The Wheeling Nailers will face the Maine Mariners in the North Division final series of the ECHL’s Kelly Cup playoffs. That matchup was established after the Mariners claimed a 3-1 home win against the Adirondack Thunder in Game 7 of a North Division semifinal series on Tuesday. The schedule for
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Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves, 133-95, on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. Stephon Castle had 21 points, and De’Aaron
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Ducks beat Golden Knights 3-1 and send series back to Anaheim at 1-1
LAS VEGAS — Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored, Lukas Dostal came 5.6 seconds from his first career playoff shutout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-1, on Wednesday night to even their series at a game apiece. The Ducks head home with the chance
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Skenes sharp, Lowe homers as Pirates rebound to shut out Diamondbacks
Say one thing for Paul Skenes: He knows how to rebound after a rare subpar performance. Skenes was at his best Wednesday night for the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing eight scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Skenes (5-2) retired the first 14 batters and
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 6, 2026
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Nonsection Beaver 9, West Allegheny 5 Bishop Canevin 9, Steel Valley 2 Butler 10, Indiana 0 Fox Chapel 4, North Allegheny 3 Montour 14, Quaker Valley 0 Riverside 7, Chartiers-Houston 3 Derry at Franklin Regional, ppd. Ellwood City at Neshannock, ppd. Valley at Freeport, ppd.
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Norwin area: Chicken barbecue, tree plantings, art workshops, more
Irwin will plant trees Irwin Borough will spruce up Dan Rose Park and the Second Street and Fifth Street parking lots. Irwin Council approved spending up to $2,500 to purchase shrubs, trees and plants for Dan Rose Park on Main Street and the two parking lots. Chicken barbecue The Manor
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Murrysville area: Trail festival, council meeting rescheduled, Memorial Day car show, more
Festival, poker run The Westmoreland Heritage Trail is hosting its annual festival and poker run fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the B-Y park in Trafford. The event, which raises money for trail maintenance and improvements, will be held rain or shine. Each participant will stop
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 7, 2026: Spring postseason kicks off with softball pairings reveal
The path to district spring gold in several sports will be determined by several WPIAL steering committees over the next two days. Welcome to Bracketology 2026 for the spring sports. On Thursday, the district will release the brackets for the 2026 softball playoffs along with the boys and girls lacrosse
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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for May 6, 2026
The elite state softball teams continue to hold steady as time is running out on the regular season. With the district postseason just around the corner, only four teams lost their grip on a spot in the Trib HSSN Top 5, leaving the door open for four new teams to
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Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school baseball rankings for May 6, 2026
The rough waters that have existed for top teams in the PIAA calmed a bit this past week as the regular season is winding down and the district playoffs are straight ahead. While five teams did fall out of the weekly Top 5, the song remained the same for the
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WPIAL bracketology: Predicting softball seeds ahead of Thursday’s bracket reveal
Shout out to my old bracketology buddy Chris Harlan, who is now covering the Steelers. These “guesses” and the upcoming baseball predictions are the first for me flying solo since the old network days. But enough of the nostalgia, the 2026 WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 76 teams,
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High school roundup for May 6, 2026: Beaver tunes up for playoffs with win over West Allegheny
Aidan Skalko went 2 for 3 with three RBIs to lead Beaver to a 9-5 victory over West Allegheny in nonsection baseball Wednesday. David Corob and Marshal Smith singled and drove in two runs apiece for the Bobcats (14-5). Jack Sekelik had a triple and home run and Brody Malatak
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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
HERSHEY — Supreme Court justices are not “political actors,” Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday, insisting unpopular court decisions are based solely on the law. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy decisions, we’re saying we think this is how things should be, as opposed
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Trump administration moves to drop its appeal in legal fight against Children’s Hospital to get medical records of transgender children
In an unexpected twist, President Donald Trump’s administration moved to abandon its legal fight to obtain private medical records of youth who received gender-affirming care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Late Wednesday, a U.S. Department of Justice lawyer filed a two-sentence motion to “voluntarily dismiss” its appeal of a
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Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia’s Fulton County, judge rules
ATLANTA — The federal government doesn’t have to return the 2020 election ballots from Georgia’s Fulton County that were seized by the FBI from a warehouse near Atlanta, a judge ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee’s decision came after lawyers for the county had argued that the ballots and
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Pirates farm report for May 6, 2026: Jared Jones makes 2nd rehab start
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 13-22) split a doubleheader with Omaha (Royals). In Game 1, a 5-0 Omaha win, RHP Jared Jones (0-1, 3.00) made his second rehab start. He went three innings, allowing one run on five hits with one walk and two strikeouts. LHP Brandon Neeck (2.25) pitched a scoreless
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Jalen Brunson helps Knicks grab closer-than-normal win vs. 76ers
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and helped New York seize control of a close game after a run of blowouts, leading the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Playing without the injured
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Revived power play lifts Sabres past Canadiens in Round 2 series opener
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo’s anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Josh Doan and Jordan Greenway also scored for Buffalo, which is making
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Parks Township residents told more details about nuclear dump cleanup
From her kitchen window, Parks Township resident Candy Johnson, 71, can see buildings on a nuclear waste dump that has sat nearby since the 1970s. Johnson, who has lived in the township for a decade, came Wednesday night to voice her concerns about the $500 million cleanup at the site,
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Federal government turns over evidence from the shooting death of Renee Good for court review
MINNEAPOLIS — The federal government has turned over evidence from the shooting death of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross to a magistrate judge in U.S. District Court for Minnesota, according to an attorney involved in a case tangential to Ross. Eric Newmark said that the federal government informed
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FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The FBI searched the Virginia state Senate leader’s hometown office and her neighboring cannabis shop Wednesday, bringing into public view what was described as a yearslong corruption investigation. The searches at Democratic Sen. L. Louise Lucas’ office and cannabis business are part of what two people familiar
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Avalanche’s depth turns into 14-goal statement in 1st 2 games against Wild
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche both deep and dynamic, and that unusual combination has the Minnesota Wild searching for answers to their opponent’s offensive onslaught. “It’s one game at a time,” Wild forward Matt Boldy said after the Avalanche’s 5-2 win Tuesday night put Minnesota in a 2-0 hole in
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Trump administration considers tapping oil under military bases to refill reserve
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is studying using oil under land at U.S. military bases and other Department of Defense sites to help refill the nation’s depleted emergency reserves, according to a person familiar with the matter. No decision has been made on the possible initiative, said the person who
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo won’t run Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. DeVaux, who became the
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Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein’s suspected suicide try
NEW YORK — A note Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender’s first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas in White
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Appeal dismissed in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer littering case
An Ohio man fined nearly $50,000 for throwing dozens of antisemitic flyers out of a moving car in Squirrel Hill failed to appear for his appeal hearing Wednesday. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Thomas E. Flaherty, therefore, dismissed the appeal, and the fine will stand. However, Joshua Smith, an attorney
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Sen. Dave McCormick wants to streamline permitting process for energy projects
Beaver County’s tiny Shippingport, home to about 150 people, is positioned to become a center of Western Pennsylvania’s energy and AI boom. At the turn of the decade, that would have seemed unimaginable. The former coal-fired Bruce Mansfield Power Plant had recently closed, and plans were in the works to
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Preparing for adversity has helped Seton Hill baseball team construct record-setting season
Some of the best college baseball teams in the country face the same adversity as those struggling to win. Even perennial powers such as Seton Hill are susceptible to getting banged up during the wear and tear of a long season. Contrary to what the Griffins’ impeccable image shows —
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Mother of Monroeville driver killed in I-79 crash sues trucking companies
The mother of a Monroeville man killed last year when his SUV crashed into two tractor-trailers she said were improperly parked on the berm on Interstate 79 is suing the trucks’ drivers and owners in federal court. Kathy Brown, of Edgewater, Fla., filed the suit on Wednesday in Pittsburgh on
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Undefeated Plum flies into inaugural WPIAL flag football semifinals
It’s go time for the Plum flag football team. The undefeated Mustangs (15-0) won two playoff games in one night Tuesday to advance to the inaugural WPIAL semifinals and are gearing up to face Moon at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Upper St. Clair. Shaler (16-0) will face Mt. Lebanon (14-1)
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Alle-Kiski Valley softball notebook: WPIAL draw coming up
Nine Alle-Kiski Valley softball teams will find out their WPIAL playoff fates when the softball committee releases the brackets with first-round matchups, dates, sites and times at 4 p.m. Thursday. It’s been a regular season filled with exhilarating wins and heartbreaking setbacks, but now the focus turns to the postseason
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Witness testifies Delmont mother had ‘no tears’ as adopted son was treated for fatal injuries
As 5-year-old Landon Maloberti lay unresponsive on a hospital bed, covered with bruises and connected to medical equipment by wires and tubes, his adoptive mother’s emotions ranged from calm to frenzy. Emergency room doctors, nurses and support staff worked feverishly to diagnosis and treat the boy while his mother offered
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Plum man headed to court, accused of trying to hit a TV news crew with his SUV
The father of a former Highlands School District teacher charged with sexually assaulting students will have his own day in court. Harold Dicer, the father of Sean Dicer, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on charges of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. His case now will head
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Police charge 6 teen girls with beating woman inside Sephora store in Shadyside
Police on Tuesday arrested six teenage girls for trapping a woman inside a Shadyside beauty supplies store while they punched, kicked and beat her with a metal sign. The Shady Avenue store said the vicious attack left behind about $30,000 in damages. Pittsburgh police said they were dispatched around 5:45
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Trump, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, seeks to halt $83M payment in sexual abuse case
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, has asked a federal appeals court in New York to temporarily block a longtime columnist from collecting an $83 million defamation award. The lawyer, Justin D. Smith, told the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in
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Man sues Allegheny County over lack of treatment after being scalded in jail while draining noodles
An Aliquippa man who said he suffered third-degree burns while working in the kitchen at the Allegheny County Jail is claiming in a lawsuit he was denied proper medical treatment for a week. Jamie R. Turner Jr., 28, filed the lawsuit for negligence on Monday in Allegheny County Common Pleas
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Pittsburgh officials push ban on ICE ‘commandeering’ city property
On the heels of an immigration raid in Pittsburgh this week that saw multiple workers detained, City Council on Wednesday advanced legislation to stop federal immigration officers from using some city property. “We don’t want city property to be used for federal purposes,” Councilwoman Deb Gross, D-Highland Park, said. Gross,
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Pennsylvania health officials report 11 measles cases in Lebanon County
Eleven people have been diagnosed with measles in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania health officials said Wednesday. After three people with measles were hospitalized in the central Pennsylvania county, state Department of Health staff conducted contact tracing in the area, located east of Harrisburg and north of Lancaster. They identified several more
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Letter to the editor: Frustrated by phone, online barriers
I wish all these companies would put a leash on their AI. On the phone, companies won’t allow customers to talk with a live person, just repeats of useless verbiage. Online is no better. Trying to refill a prescription, I put in the ZIP code for Monroeville; it showed it but connected me to Boston, Mass. I put it in again, and it went to Smithfield Street. I gave it a prescription number for a
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Pittsburgh Sunnyside school receives new soccer mini-pitch in advance of FIFA World Cup
Having a space at school where students can do what they love can help them feel connected, motivated and excited to come to school each day, said Ashanti Jones, principal at Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8. A new soccer “mini-pitch,” donated by the U.S. Soccer Foundation and installed in front of the
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Pitt lands commitment from Texas tight end Ryker Reynolds
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi secured his sixth commitment in the Class of 2027 on Wednesday after Texas three-star tight end Ryker Reynolds announced his pledge on X. #H2P After talking with my family and @coachbrentdavis @CoachDuzzPittFB I have decided to commit to the University of Pittsburgh to continue my
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Firefighters battle blaze at historic Indiana Township church
Josie Boyd was driving home after an afternoon of shopping when she noticed the sky above her Indiana Township neighborhood turning dark. “All these fire trucks started racing past,” Boyd said. “I could see smoke filling the air.” A few blocks from her home, firefighters from multiple companies were battling
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Mary Ellen Smith-Glasgow and Kymberlee Montgomery: America relies on nurses, so why are we limiting their future?
As we mark National Nurses Week May 6-12, the country will do what it does every year. We will thank nurses for their contributions. We will celebrate their compassion. We will call them heroes. Nurses have been ranked the most trusted profession in America for 22 consecutive years. No other
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2 people killed in 5-car crash on Fort Duquesne Bridge
Two people were killed Wednesday in a five-vehicle crash on the approach to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh shortly before the beginning of rush hour. One of the vehicles careened off the roadway onto Reedsdale Street on the North Side at 3 p.m. A man was ejected from the
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WPIAL clinched: Boys, girls lacrosse playoff qualifiers, scenarios through May 5, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse playoff field is nearly complete. The top four boys 3A teams and the top six teams in boys 2A, girls 3A and girls 2A in each section qualify for the district postseason. If there is a tie for the final playoff spot, head-to-head
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Tarentum Mini Mart opens in historic bank building, bringing 3rd grocery store to borough
For the third time in less than a year, a small grocery store has opened in Tarentum to accommodate residents, especially those without transportation. Tarentum Mini Mart opened Monday on East Sixth Avenue in the former bank building at the corner of Corbet Street. “We will try to be a
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On Mother’s Day, moms get a free sandwich at Primanti Bros.
Primanti Bros. is honoring moms with a special Mother’s Day free sandwich deal, using the honor system. On Sunday, all Primanti Bros. locations will be giving out a free classic sandwich to any and all moms who spend at least $10 dining at the restaurant. The classic sandwich includes a
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WPIAL clinched: Boys volleyball playoff qualifiers, scenarios through May 5, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to one more night, and the district postseason field sits at 22 teams. The top three teams in each section qualify for the WPIAL playoffs. If ties of two or more teams for a playoff berth cannot be broken by head-to-head
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Solomon D. Stevens: 3 things we can learn from the Declaration of Independence
As a people, we feel lost. Our political life is full of division and animosity. Our society struggles to find its sense of meaning. Violence erupts far too often. And beyond our borders, we find ourselves embroiled in conflicts with enemies and allies. We are a nation divided and adrift.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for 1st time since ceasefire was announced
WASHINGTON — Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs Wednesday for the first time since a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group was announced on April 17. Fighting has continued since then in southern Lebanon. The last attacks in Beirut were before that, on April 8, when a series of
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Under Omar Khan, Steelers established trend of drafting champions
As Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham sat down to address media late last month in the immediate aftermath of the team taking cornerback Daylen Everette in the draft, the very first topic Graham addressed was that Everette came “from a good program down there in Georgia.” Indeed, Everette played
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IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here’s how to apply
WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late may qualify for a refund or termination of the penalties they incurred during that period. However, the relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and
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Allegheny County families can receive $125 for child education savings
Allegheny County families can redeem an additional bonus when enrolling in the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s childhood education investment accounts. Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organization Neighborhood Allies is partnering with the state to provide $25 scholarships to new enrollees in the state’s Fund My Future PGH program. The $25 bonus available to Allegheny
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$56M project will see historic Layton Iron Bridge replaced by complex, 17-section span
Bryan Kibe of Perry Township has plenty of memories tied to the historic Layton Iron Bridge that crosses the Youghiogheny River just outside of Perryopolis. “I used to jump off of it and climb all over it,” said Kibe 62, who grew up in nearby Whitsett. “When I was younger,
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Daisy Grenade has ‘So Much To Say’ with 1st headlining tour opening in Pittsburgh
For Daisy Grenade’s first headlining tour, the alt pop duo has so much to say, appropriate since that’s the name of both their upcoming EP and tour. “So much. So much, even,” Dani Nigro said with a laugh. “So much, yeah, definitely. I think the theme of this record and
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Baldwin High School students paint portraits of centenarians
Meeting folks who are eight decades older than her provided some revelations for Baldwin High School senior Aida Schmezer. “It was cool that even back then, teenagers hung out at the same places. We all went to Kennywood, got ice cream at Page’s and stuff like that,” she said, referencing