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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

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Iran’s top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

Iran’s top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

4 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

Upper Burrell residents remain unclear about data center’s project scope

Upper Burrell residents remain unclear about data center’s project scope

7 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Tim Benz: What the Steelers didn’t get in the 2026 NFL Draft

Tim Benz: What the Steelers didn’t get in the 2026 NFL Draft

8 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

7 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft

Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft

7 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Tim Benz: Sidney Crosby leads the way but isn’t alone in Penguins’ season-saving winVideo

Critics slam Trump’s purge of National Science Board: ‘Wholesale evisceration of American leadership in science’

Highlands students selected to script animated film for mental health awareness

Woman charged with homicide in man’s shooting death in Duquesne

Penguins stay alive in series with 4-2 win in Philadelphia

Editorial: Sen. Fetterman pushes for SNAP chicken change

‘A fantastic partner’: NFL officials thrilled with Pittsburgh’s record-setting role in 2026 Draft

Mt. Lebanon native Eli Heidenreich drafted by hometown Steelers in 7th roundVideo

U.S./World

Tornado in northern Texas leaves at least 2 dead and destroys multiple homes

Tornado in northern Texas leaves at least 2 dead and destroys multiple homes

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What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump’s night with the press

What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump’s night with the press

5 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

7 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Two former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu

Two former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump’s pick as Fed chair

Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump’s pick as Fed chair

5 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war

At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

Sabastian Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon to shatter world record by 65 seconds

Iran’s top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

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

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

Talks stumble as Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

Politics

Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents’ dinner

Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents’ dinner

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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 | 2 days 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 | 2 days Ago

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

6 Min Read | 2 days 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 | 3 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 | 4 days Ago

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

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

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 | 2 days Ago

Drugmaker to seek FDA approval of Ozempic pill for diabetic kids

Drugmaker to seek FDA approval of Ozempic pill for diabetic kids

3 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 | 2 days 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 | 3 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

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 4 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 | 2 days 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 | 2 days 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 | 3 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

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

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

5 Min Read | 3 days Ago

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 | 3 days Ago

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

Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District

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

WCCC president: college changes inevitable to achieve improvement

WCCC president: college changes inevitable to achieve improvement

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

2 Min Read | 2 days 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 | 2 days 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 | 5 hours Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 3 days 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 | 2 days Ago

Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

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

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

Education

Pittsburgh area native and astronaut makes NFL Draft appearance

Pittsburgh area native and astronaut makes NFL Draft appearance

2 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Westmoreland Cultural Trust to recognize 64 high school seniors at ‘Achievement in the Arts’ ceremony

Westmoreland Cultural Trust to recognize 64 high school seniors at ‘Achievement in the Arts’ ceremony

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

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 | 2 days Ago

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

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

Seward man recognized with IUP’s aspiring alumni award

Chatham student develops real-time antisemitism incident tracker

Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign

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

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

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 | 3 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 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 6 days Ago

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

6 Min Read | 2 weeks 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