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Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

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Pirates have a ‘tough decision to make’ with pitching staff with Jared Jones ready to return

Pirates have a ‘tough decision to make’ with pitching staff with Jared Jones ready to return

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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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Arrests at abandoned New Kensington hospital are latest problem at the site

Arrests at abandoned New Kensington hospital are latest problem at the site

4 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

Goodlander taproom closing, Voodoo investors wiped out, The Abbey files bankruptcy

Goodlander taproom closing, Voodoo investors wiped out, The Abbey files bankruptcy

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Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor

Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor

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Pittsburgh man sentenced as teen to life in prison for 1994 slaying seeks release

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

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

Video appears to contradict official account of arrest at Springdale Council meetingVideo

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

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms

Pittsburgh Public Schools board approves closures, realignment plan

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault, AP source says

U.S./World

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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Rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

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Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

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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

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

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

3 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault, AP source says

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault, AP source says

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

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

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

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms

Zelenskyy asks Trump for more U.S. air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi divulges thyroid cancer diagnosis

Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearingVideo

Congress members visit New Jersey detention center where advocates say immigrants are on a hunger strike

Politics

Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

1 Min Read | 57 mins Ago

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

12 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

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

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

6 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

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?

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump’s emerging proposal to end the war

Progressives land big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Thomas Massie talks about his ‘biggest crime,’ future political plans on ‘Meet the Press’

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

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

3 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

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

4 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

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

5 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

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

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

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

4 Min Read | 5 days Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 39 mins Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

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

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

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

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

4 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

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

Oil giant BP ousts chairman over ‘conduct’

Regional

Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

Lee, Deluzio make 1st unannounced oversight visit to Moshannon ICE facility

1 Min Read | 57 mins 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

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Suspended Butler County podiatrist sentenced for overprescribing opioids, assaulting patients

Suspended Butler County podiatrist sentenced for overprescribing opioids, assaulting patients

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor

Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor

4 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Lee, Deluzio introduce bills to combat zombie mines in Appalachia

Lee, Deluzio introduce bills to combat zombie mines in Appalachia

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

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

Trading service weapons for social workers: New policing models emerge in Western Pa.Video

Fayette man electrocuted while attempting to cut wire

Education

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

4 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Pittsburgh Public Schools board approves closures, realignment plan

Pittsburgh Public Schools board approves closures, realignment plan

4 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

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

4 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

AI name reader malfunctions during college graduation

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

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

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

3.5% tax increase pitched for Keystone Oaks property owners

School cellphone ban can’t be OK’d fast enough for ‘fed up’ parents and teachers

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

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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?

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

6 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

5 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

5 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91

Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

7 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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