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President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Saturday he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war. “I’ll let you know about it later,” he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that “they’re going to give me the exact wording now.” Two semiofficial Iranian outlets,...
Man critically injured in stabbing aboard PRT bus
A man was in critical condition after being stabbed aboard a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus Saturday afternoon. The incident happened on the P68-Braddock Hills Flyer around 1 p.m., PRT officials told TribLive news partner WTAE. Police and paramedics responded to the stabbing at the Wilkinsburg park and ride. The other...
New Jersey man accused of shooting woman at Moraine State Park in Butler County
A New Jersey man shot a woman multiple times during an argument at Moraine State Park in Butler County early Saturday morning, according to state police. State police charged Jevonn J. Brown, 31, with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. State police said troopers from the Butler barracks responded...
Pittsburgh Brewing brings some of the sights, sounds and scents of the Kentucky Derby to East DeerVideo
There was a strong aroma of spearmint behind the bar and women wearing jaunty chapeaus in the taproom of Pittsburgh Brewing in East Deer on Saturday. While it might be more than 400 miles from Churchill Downs, the distance didn’t stop Pittsburgh-area folks from gathering at the brewery to celebrate...
Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump
BERLIN — Germany’s defense minister on Saturday appeared to take in stride a Pentagon announcement that the United States plans to pull some 5,000 troops out of the country, President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to reduce America’s commitment to European security. Boris Pistorius said the drawdown, which Trump has threatened...
Local school districts join statewide push for increased public school funding from the state
As public school districts across the state face increased expenses and stagnant revenue, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association has introduced a resolution asking for increased state funding. PSBA is a Harrisburg-based organization that brings issues that affect districts across the state to the attention of state policymakers and the Legislature....
Fort Allen presents annual traditional farming festival
The Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association’s annual Hammer-In and Plow Days continues Sunday at the association’s demonstration site near West Overton Village in East Huntingdon. Plenty of farming equipment is on hand to give visitors a taste of history, skills and trades. The event continues Sunday from 9 a.m....
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Ben Kindel is Sidney Crosby’s heir
Ben Kindel isn’t and won’t be the player that Sidney Crosby is. But in some ways, Kindel is Crosby’s heir. He’s incredibly serious for a 19-year-old. (Just turned.) He sits next to Crosby in the dressing room, absorbing like a sponge. He’s known for watching video, constantly being on the...
Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed
Spirit Airlines, the scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares, took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying. Once worth as much as roughly $5.5 billion on the stock market, the airline known for its bright yellow planes said...
One Direction’s Zayn Malik cancels tour, including summer show in PittsburghVideo
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik on Friday announced the cancellation of his U.S. tour, which included a Pittsburgh stop this summer. The pop singer, who released his latest solo album, “Konnakol,” on April 17, had been slated to perform on July 20 at PPG Paints Arena. Malik had been...
U.S. warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz
BEIRUT — The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control alert posted Friday adds pressure in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over control of the...
Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown has immediate effect on Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
A Hempfield couple’s quick three-day trip to Myrtle Beach turned into a headache Saturday after learning their flight home was canceled in the fallout of Spirit Airlines’ abrupt closure. Michelle and Cody Henderson traveled Thursday to South Carolina from Pittsburgh International Airport, intending to make some repairs to rental properties...
Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress
KYIV, Ukraine — Two people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said Saturday, in the latest barrage of civilian areas, a hallmark of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor. Seven people were also wounded in the attack, regional...
Mexican governor and mayor indicted by U.S. for drug trafficking step down
MEXICO CITY — Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in northwestern Sinaloa state said they would temporarily step down from their posts after the United States charged them and eight other officials with drug trafficking in bombshell indictment that has shaken the political establishment. In a short video...
Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
BERLIN — A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far...
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59
ROME — Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59. Zanardi’s family announced his death on Saturday, saying that he passed away on Friday night. “Alex died peacefully, surrounded by the affection of those closest to...
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes...
Review: Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ captures the heart of a generation
In every generation, there is a musical that captures the hearts and rebellious spirit of The Youth. In the 1960s, it was “Hair”; for Generation X, it was the transgressive rock opera “Rent”; and many teens of the 2000s connected with the uber-emo “Spring Awakening.” Then, a decade later like...
Despite lack of rinks, roller skating is picking up steam in Southwestern Pa.
Back before Facebook, iPhones and TikTok videos, the social scene looked very different. In the latter half of the 20th century, kids found many different ways to look cool, have fun and hang out with their friends. And that’s when roller rinks flourished. Full of colorful lighting, pop hits and...
Code enforcement important to revitalization of Main Streets in Westmoreland County
Any effort to revitalize Main Streets in Westmoreland County’s older communities needs to include code enforcement initiatives, several community leaders said Friday. “Code enforcement has to be part of it,” said Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer. Mozer was speaking at the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and Land Bank program on Main...
As 2-hour barrier falls, marathon runners credit tech, training advances for faster finishing times
Despite being the top finisher at his first marathon in 2023, Will Loevner noticed ways he could shave seconds — even minutes — off his time. At the California International Marathon in Sacramento in December, the Indiana Township man dropped seven minutes from that initial marathon time in Cleveland, finishing...
Western Pennsylvania confectionaries weigh in on chocolate trends
Scanning the candy bars at the checkout line at the grocery store or the case at your favorite sweet shop may evoke nostalgia with classic confections. But chocolate, like everything else, can be trendy. Chocolate makers and retailers in Southwestern Pennsylvania have seen a balance between what Confectionery News calls...
Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms
Only one congressional incumbent from Southwestern Pennsylvania is considered vulnerable in this year’s pivotal midterm elections, and that congressman, U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, faces a minimal threat, a new analysis shows. Deluzio is unopposed in the May 19 primary but will face a Republican challenger in November. Beaver...
59th Carnegie International, titled ‘if the word we,’ focuses on collaboration
Every four years, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland pulls together an exhibition of modern artists from around the world for the Carnegie International. Starting Saturday, the 59th Carnegie International will be open — and it’s all about collaboration. “The Carnegie International … is a programmatic high point for...
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73. In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described Conway as a legendary comic book writer with a prolific career....
