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Sen. John Fetterman supports ICE agents’ mask use amid rising doxxing threats

Sen. John Fetterman supports ICE agents’ mask use amid rising doxxing threats

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

‘A little scary’ and a lot dangerous: People reminded to stay off frozen rivers

‘A little scary’ and a lot dangerous: People reminded to stay off frozen rivers

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Joe Starkey: Mike McCarthy mentioned ‘1137 Greenfield Avenue.’ Quite a woman lives behind that door

Joe Starkey: Mike McCarthy mentioned ‘1137 Greenfield Avenue.’ Quite a woman lives behind that door

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash

Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash

4 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 pointsVideo

ICE operation in Oakmont leads to local father’s arrestVideo

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

Abu Dhabi royal bought stake in Trump’s Crypto venture, WSJ reports

Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings

Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants

Constitution Under Construction: Built for change

U.S./World

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash

Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Abu Dhabi royal bought stake in Trump’s Crypto venture, WSJ reports

Abu Dhabi royal bought stake in Trump’s Crypto venture, WSJ reports

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition

Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE and Epstein files are ‘sad’ distractions from Winter Olympics

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Russian drone strike kills 15 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

Iran’s supreme leader warns any U.S. attack would spark ‘regional war’

Politics

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota

What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal, a striking change from the last shutdown fight

Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal, a striking change from the last shutdown fight

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

York County GOP Rep. Seth Grove to leave office, 5th opening in the House this year

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

FBI seizure of Georgia ballots reflects pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election grievanceVideo

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Health

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Deadline for 2026 health insurance through Pennie is almost here

Deadline for 2026 health insurance through Pennie is almost here

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas’ 2025 total, with little sign of slowing

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas’ 2025 total, with little sign of slowing

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

3 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Hospitals, ambulance services brace for snow set to blanket Western Pa.

Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people for 1st time

Poor insurance reimbursements place Pa. hospitals at risk of closure, report says

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks

Pa. gets $193M from federal rural health fund amid warnings it won’t offset Medicaid cuts

Business

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm

Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

U.S. stocks drift as gold’s price keeps ripping higher

U.S. stocks drift as gold’s price keeps ripping higher

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Former Wholey’s cold storage site in Strip District could become parking lot

Former Wholey’s cold storage site in Strip District could become parking lot

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

4 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Gold buyers and local jewelers adapt to market’s historic price increase

UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs in sweeping cost-savings push

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

Design Within Reach opens luxury furniture showroom in Strip District

Regional

Another record low: Temps dip to minus 11 degrees overnight

Another record low: Temps dip to minus 11 degrees overnight

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

Snowstorm highlights staffing struggles of Southwestern Pa. home care agencies

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Go Laurel Highlands’ annual photo contest captures the region’s beauty

Go Laurel Highlands’ annual photo contest captures the region’s beauty

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

What to know about police cooperation with ICE in Pennsylvania

What to know about police cooperation with ICE in Pennsylvania

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Former youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds

Former youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants

Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants

1 Min Read | 4 days Ago

How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records

4 people injured in explosion at metal fabricating plant

Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past

Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm

Veteran prosecutor who helmed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case named U.S. Attorney for Western Pa.

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

No injuries reported after gunshots fired toward police in Aliquippa

Get used to the snow, forecasters say it could be here until March

Education

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

‘He cared’: Eugene Khorey, 1st principal of Brashear High School, dies

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Texas A&M shutters women, gender studies department amid new policy crackdown

Texas A&M shutters women, gender studies department amid new policy crackdown

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board

Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says

The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh

Pitt plans new 400-bed dormitory for 1st-year students amid growth

Hempfield Area School Board reopens bidding for $150M high school projectVideo

Election

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

3 Min Read | 3 months Ago

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Obituary Stories

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Jack McGregor, state senator who founded Penguins, dies at 91Video