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Tim Benz: Carmen Mlodzinski seems ticked about his bullpen move … and I don’t blame him

Tim Benz: Carmen Mlodzinski seems ticked about his bullpen move … and I don’t blame him

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Allegheny County sheriff sues Innamorato, council over term limits

Allegheny County sheriff sues Innamorato, council over term limits

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Voodoo Brewing Co. in New Kensington in it for the long haul despite franchisor’s upcoming sale

Voodoo Brewing Co. in New Kensington in it for the long haul despite franchisor’s upcoming sale

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Jeannette school directors consider restricting cellphone use

Jeannette school directors consider restricting cellphone use

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Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

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How Dollar Tree is taking over former Rite Aid sites in Pittsburgh region

How Dollar Tree is taking over former Rite Aid sites in Pittsburgh region

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Pittsburgh weighs local control of liquor license noise complaints

Trump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on moving forward with Iran deal

Woodland Hills students find success, resiliency with STEAM, robotics programming

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe’s poor debate would have been better

High water levels at Yough River Lake impede boatersVideo

Fatal Springdale Township shooting the result of a work dispute, police say

Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility

Morning Roundup: 1 injured in East Liberty assault; Jam on Walnut canceled

U.S./World

Rescuers evacuate 1st of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

Rescuers evacuate 1st of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing

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Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

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Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

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In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe’s poor debate would have been better

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe’s poor debate would have been better

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California could make it easier to strip alleged rapists of child custody

California could make it easier to strip alleged rapists of child custody

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Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

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Asia’s defense summit opens with China and doubts about U.S. priorities topping concerns

France asks prosecutors to investigate Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves

Kenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire

Philippine court orders senator’s arrest for large-scale corruption; he surrenders and posts bail

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing testVideo

ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside New Jersey detention center

Politics

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe’s poor debate would have been better

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe’s poor debate would have been better

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ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’

ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’

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Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility

Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility

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White House to tighten grip on $1 trillion in federal grants

White House to tighten grip on $1 trillion in federal grants

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Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

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Before she was a candidate for governor, Republican Stacy Garrity was a military whistleblower

Before she was a candidate for governor, Republican Stacy Garrity was a military whistleblower

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California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map for midterm elections

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for U.S. Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn

Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton flood Texas airwaves in final day of GOP Senate runoff

Health

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

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Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo’s Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

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Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging receives mixed scores in state evaluation

Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging receives mixed scores in state evaluation

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Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

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How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

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In a heartbeat: UPMC’s Dr. Saba helps ground against the shock of abnormal EKGs

In a heartbeat: UPMC’s Dr. Saba helps ground against the shock of abnormal EKGs

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New cholesterol guidelines include earlier screenings, targeted intervention

Pittsburgh pain experts explain implications of new, potentially non-addictive, opioid tested in rodents

Delayed air quality permits from state, Allegheny County raise concerns about pollution

Minimum payments for filling prescriptions would aid pharmacies, Pa. insurance department says

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto U.S. market

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is ‘spreading rapidly’ and upgrades risk assessment

A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better

Surgeon General’s Office tells young people to put down the phones and ‘live real life’Video

Business

Average long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, the highest level in 9 months

Average long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, the highest level in 9 months

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Pittsburgh investment fund manager ordered to pay $4.7M for wire fraud

Pittsburgh investment fund manager ordered to pay $4.7M for wire fraud

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Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

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UPMC, Highmark enjoy strong 1st quarter as health insurance premiums rise

UPMC, Highmark enjoy strong 1st quarter as health insurance premiums rise

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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes

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U.S. jobless claims rise to 215,000, but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

U.S. jobless claims rise to 215,000, but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport targets federal grant program to replace Spirit AirlinesVideo

Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans’ income and spending power

Dick’s kicks off $2.4B Foot Locker acquisition with early success

Pittsburgh International Airport upgrades to 5G networkVideo

Median pay for CEOs rose nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

As stock market hits new highs, 2 of 3 Americans are cutting back on spending, survey shows

Pared-down proposal to restrict new vape shops in Pittsburgh draws support

John Dorfman: BNYM, Valero stand out for buybacks

Regional

Dunbar man receives additional jail time for illegal tire dumping at Ohiopyle State Park

Dunbar man receives additional jail time for illegal tire dumping at Ohiopyle State Park

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How Dollar Tree is taking over former Rite Aid sites in Pittsburgh region

How Dollar Tree is taking over former Rite Aid sites in Pittsburgh region

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility

Lee and Deluzio observe ‘concerning’ activity inside Moshannon ICE facility

5 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

The rural strategy: Pittsburgh colleges try harder to enroll, retain small-town students

The rural strategy: Pittsburgh colleges try harder to enroll, retain small-town students

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Suspended Butler County podiatrist sentenced for overprescribing opioids, assaulting patients

Suspended Butler County podiatrist sentenced for overprescribing opioids, assaulting patients

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AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

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Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor

Lee, Deluzio introduce bills to combat zombie mines in Appalachia

Roundup: 2 found dead in Butler County fire; 2 women injured in McKeesport assault

2 hospitalized after raft overturns in Yough rapids at Ohiopyle State ParkVideo

Mister Rogers version wins USPS Stamp Encore contest, will return in June

Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Washington County

Western Pennsylvania couples share their stories of marrying young

Education

No tax increase expected in Brentwood schools budget

No tax increase expected in Brentwood schools budget

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Duquesne City names gymnasium after late school board member DeWayne Tucker

Duquesne City names gymnasium after late school board member DeWayne Tucker

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9 local school districts collaborate on ‘Alice in Wonderland’ project that emphasizes mental health

9 local school districts collaborate on ‘Alice in Wonderland’ project that emphasizes mental health

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Pittsburgh Public Schools board approves closures, realignment plan

Pittsburgh Public Schools board approves closures, realignment plan

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Hempfield Area High School to break ground on $119M renovation just days after graduation

Hempfield Area High School to break ground on $119M renovation just days after graduation

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AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

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Parents make last push against Pittsburgh Public Schools plan to close 9 buildings

Hempfield Area School Board approves $118.7M proposed final budget with maximum allowable tax hikeVideo

Western Pa. Catholic universities react to Pope Leo XIV AI encyclical

Swarthmore College will be tuition-free for families earning under $200,000

The rural strategy: Pittsburgh colleges try harder to enroll, retain small-town students

Pittsburgh Public Schools to hear community input on proposed closures

America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms

‘So deserving’: Hempfield Area High School teacher named finalist for statewide educator awardVideo

Election

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

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Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway

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Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena fallout

Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena fallout

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Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?

Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?

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As Shapiro, Garrity set to face off for governor, here are 7 hurdles that could shape race

As Shapiro, Garrity set to face off for governor, here are 7 hurdles that could shape race

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In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

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Referendum changing Pittsburgh’s public notice practices may face legal challenges

Scott Timko edges out Ethan Nicholas to earn GOP nod in 12th state House District

Voter turnout for primary election lags with few contested races on spring ballots

Mayes cruises to primary win in 24th state House race

The ‘misstep’: Catena explains controversial mailer following primary loss

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

Voters pass ballot referendum on Pittsburgh’s public notice practicesVideo

Obituary Stories

2-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch dies at 41

2-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch dies at 41

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Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91

Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91

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Mickey Winograd, member of Duquesne’s 1955 NIT championship team, dies at 92

Mickey Winograd, member of Duquesne’s 1955 NIT championship team, dies at 92

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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies

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Mark Fuhrman, former Los Angeles police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, former Los Angeles police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

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Jason Collins, NBA’s 1st openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

Jason Collins, NBA’s 1st openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

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Craig Morton, 1st quarterback to start Super Bowl for 2 teams, dies at 83

‘A life well lived’: Noted hairstylist Arnold Zegarelli dies at 89

Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of Pamela’s Diner for nearly a half century, has died

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Penn State football team doctor dies at 68 after decades of serviceVideo

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59