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Joe Starkey: Wait a second, Steelers, what happened to the Will Howard era?

Joe Starkey: Wait a second, Steelers, what happened to the Will Howard era?

4 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

NFL Draft-driven restaurant traffic a tale of haves and have nots

NFL Draft-driven restaurant traffic a tale of haves and have nots

5 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Attending the NFL Draft comes with a hefty price tag

Attending the NFL Draft comes with a hefty price tag

4 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Public transit throughout Pittsburgh region emerges as star of NFL Draft

Public transit throughout Pittsburgh region emerges as star of NFL Draft

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Tim Benz: What the selection of Drew Allar means for the Steelers’ quarterback room

Tim Benz: What the selection of Drew Allar means for the Steelers’ quarterback room

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Families make memories together at NFL Draft

Families make memories together at NFL Draft

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Review: Bret Michaels and Wiz Khalifa show their city some love at the 2nd night of the NFL Draft

Pair pleads guilty to $4.4M Greensburg Beverage estate theft

Steelers trade up in 2nd round, select Alabama receiver Germie BernardVideo

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting U.S. envoys, Pakistan officials say

Steelers select Penn State quarterback Drew Allar in the 3rd round

‘Everything happens for a reason’: Max Iheanachor’s unconventional path to Steelers started long before draft night

Table for who? Some restaurants see drop-off in diners during NFL Draft

Away from the main stage, a different kind of Draft day unfolds in the Hill District

U.S./World

U.S. says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

6 Min Read | 37 mins Ago

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

2 Min Read | 39 mins Ago

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting U.S. envoys, Pakistan officials say

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting U.S. envoys, Pakistan officials say

4 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

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Roommate charged with 2 counts of murder in death, disappearance of 2 USF students

Roommate charged with 2 counts of murder in death, disappearance of 2 USF students

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Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore

Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore

3 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes

FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

Authorities arrest teen-ager and search for another suspect, following deadly shooting at mall in Louisiana

Camp Mystic warned of safety plan problems as it seeks to reopen this summer after deadly flood in 2025

Top Republican lawmaker signals GOP openness to pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

U.S. imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

Appeals court rules that Trump’s asylum ban at the border is illegal

Politics

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Kevin Warsh

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Kevin Warsh

6 Min Read | 19 hours Ago

‘2 ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices

‘2 ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices

4 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Sen. Dave McCormick endorses Trump nominee for Fed chair

Trump, other top Republicans read passages in a marathon Bible event

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns amid ethics investigation

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

Health

FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

4 Min Read | 18 hours Ago

Drugmaker to seek FDA approval of Ozempic pill for diabetic kids

Drugmaker to seek FDA approval of Ozempic pill for diabetic kids

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

5 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on covid vaccine effectiveness

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on covid vaccine effectiveness

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U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Pete Hegseth maintains

Mark Cuban weighs in on Kamala Harris, health care, before Pittsburgh visit

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

Trump’s dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

Business

Ford denies reported talks with Geely to bring China tech to U.S.

Ford denies reported talks with Geely to bring China tech to U.S.

2 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

Pittsburgh, state leaders use NFL Draft to woo investors, promote region

Pittsburgh, state leaders use NFL Draft to woo investors, promote region

4 Min Read | 19 hours Ago

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

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Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

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U.S. jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District

Cutting-edge Astrobotic rocket engine could fuel more efficient moon missions

Stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war

Former Steeler Jerome Bettis, NFL commissioner view CMU’s inventions to power sports

Trump raises prospect of federal support or merger as Spirit Airlines struggles with costs and debt

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

Pittsburgh restaurants prepare for NFL Draft surge as closures raise concerns

Local experts say consumers and small businesses might not benefit from new tariff refund portal

Regional

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Homer City power plant: Citizens group to meet ahead of DEP pipeline hearing

Homer City power plant: Citizens group to meet ahead of DEP pipeline hearing

2 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Western PA experts offer what to serve at your Kentucky Derby party

Western PA experts offer what to serve at your Kentucky Derby party

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $63M, enrollment by 4,800 students

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $63M, enrollment by 4,800 students

7 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle

Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

State conservation officials plan to distribute ‘pocket meadow kits’ to foster native plants

Grandmother, family friend charged in Renesmay Eutsey death investigation, Fayette DA says

Turnpike starts engineering work for updated Breezewood, I-70 interchangeVideo

Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights

From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo

Freeze watch, frost advisory issued for Western Pa.

3-alarm fire displaces 13 in Allentown

Walmart delivery driver charged with running over customer

Education

North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft

North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft

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Greensburg Salem approves comprehensive plan

Greensburg Salem approves comprehensive plan

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Yough School Board fills vacancy left by former member’s resignation

Yough School Board fills vacancy left by former member’s resignation

2 Min Read | 18 hours Ago

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes

‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Seward man recognized with IUP’s aspiring alumni award

Seward man recognized with IUP’s aspiring alumni award

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Chatham student develops real-time antisemitism incident tracker

Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign

AI-driven sports technology from Carnegie Mellon students draws interest from Mark Cuban

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $63M, enrollment by 4,800 studentsVideo

Former Steeler Jerome Bettis, NFL commissioner view CMU’s inventions to power sports

Free pre-K class coming to Lower Burrell via nonprofit program

Penn State New Kensington project fair highlights renewable energy adaptation for climate change

Physical activity, healthy foods highlighted at pre-NFL Draft rally at Duquesne schoolVideo

Election

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

7 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

‘Revolution’ or ‘chaos’: The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter

Shapiro holds wide lead over Garrity in race for Pa. governor, poll shows

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Shapiro vows to ‘protect’ voters from Trump order on voting by mail

Obituary Stories

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96

Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the 1st American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43