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Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial

Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial

7 Min Read | 2 mins Ago

State Supreme Court ruling throws stormwater fees into doubt

State Supreme Court ruling throws stormwater fees into doubt

6 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Penn Brewery listed for sheriff’s sale

Penn Brewery listed for sheriff’s sale

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Election HQ: Voter guide for 2026 Primary Day in Western Pennsylvania

Election HQ: Voter guide for 2026 Primary Day in Western Pennsylvania

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Racing, reckless driving on Mt. Washington are ‘out of hand,’ residents say

Racing, reckless driving on Mt. Washington are ‘out of hand,’ residents say

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump’s war in Iran

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Penn State faculty vote to form union

Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

Allegheny County makes a push for paid parental leave

Longtime church in Pittsburgh Mills eyeing move to Cheswick or Springdale

Delmont mother denies murder claims, testifies husband inflicted adopted son’s fatal injuries

Greensburg park status in limbo as city, property owner settle on ‘acceptable solution’

U.S./World

Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

Trump administration aims to relax limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants

3 Min Read | 27 mins Ago

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk

5 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid

Trump administration pledges $1.8 billion more for UN humanitarian aid

3 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Oklahoma’s Richard Glossip, who was nearly executed 3 times, granted bond while awaiting retrial

Oklahoma’s Richard Glossip, who was nearly executed 3 times, granted bond while awaiting retrial

3 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

7 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

6 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th

Kouri Richins, author of a children’s book on grief, gets life sentence for killing her husband

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting

Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein ‘blackmail’ claim in interview with House committee

Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE’s acting leader

Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over suspicions of fraud

Remains of 2nd American soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

Politics

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

3 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

6 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Election HQ: Voter guide for 2026 Primary Day in Western Pennsylvania

Election HQ: Voter guide for 2026 Primary Day in Western Pennsylvania

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump’s war in Iran

Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump’s war in Iran

2 Min Read | 11 hours Ago

Man arrested for making ‘politically violent’ threats to Pa. lawmakers online, police say

Man arrested for making ‘politically violent’ threats to Pa. lawmakers online, police say

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Locked in tight GOP runoff, Texas Sen. John Cornyn offers bill to name interstate for Trump

Locked in tight GOP runoff, Texas Sen. John Cornyn offers bill to name interstate for Trump

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

Senate Democrats plan to force votes on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rollbacks

DOT leader Sean Duffy facing ethics scrutiny over Toyota-backed road trip

Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court

David Wecht’s decision to leave Democratic Party is symbolic, experts say

Democrats want Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans out over ‘cotton-picking’ episode

Trump FDA chief leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

Health

Allegheny General Hospital to undergo 4-year external facelift

Allegheny General Hospital to undergo 4-year external facelift

2 Min Read | 31 mins Ago

$600M in delayed covid-19 reimbursements coming to Pennsylvania hospitals

$600M in delayed covid-19 reimbursements coming to Pennsylvania hospitals

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

TikTok users claim OTC meds made their depression disappear, but doctors have doubts

TikTok users claim OTC meds made their depression disappear, but doctors have doubts

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain

Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain

7 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Pa.’s home healthcare crisis: Low Medicaid rates drive nursing shortage

Pa.’s home healthcare crisis: Low Medicaid rates drive nursing shortage

10 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

From cardiac arrest to recovery: A woman’s journey to her 1st Mother’s Day

Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship

New treatments on the horizon for those suffering from seasonal allergies in Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh-area pharmacies cling to razor-thin margins as reforms trickle in

In a heartbeat: Dermatologist answers your burning summer skin care questions

Family House unveils new Shadyside conservatory for families of traveling medical patients

AHN adds $13M chopper to its LifeFlight fleet

Business

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in 1st drop after 2 straight weekly increases

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in 1st drop after 2 straight weekly increases

1 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

4 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers

4 Min Read | 1 day Ago

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Senate Democrats plan to force votes on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rollbacks

Senate Democrats plan to force votes on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rollbacks

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

John Dorfman: 3-Stock Derby winner sold top pick too soon

John Dorfman: 3-Stock Derby winner sold top pick too soon

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Allegheny County Council approves new regulations for Clairton Coke Works

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes NFL Draft momentum bolsters retail market

7 Brew coffee shop on the way in Harrison

Musk, Cook and other prominent U.S. execs invited to join Trump on trip to China

Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the U.S.

Slumping AI stocks and rising oil prices halt Wall Street’s record-breaking run

Regional

Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo

Pittsburgh Zoo to trade gorillas with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Richey, Ventre seek GOP nomination for Lt. Governor

Richey, Ventre seek GOP nomination for Lt. Governor

3 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Morning Roundup: Weather service asks for hail reports; bomb threat at Bethel Park Police shopping center

Morning Roundup: Weather service asks for hail reports; bomb threat at Bethel Park Police shopping center

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees

PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees

2 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

TikTok users claim OTC meds made their depression disappear, but doctors have doubts

TikTok users claim OTC meds made their depression disappear, but doctors have doubts

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Western Pa. could see strong storms, damaging winds ahead of weekend warmup

Western Pa. could see strong storms, damaging winds ahead of weekend warmup

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

United Way of Southwestern Pa. distributing 40,000 books to in-need kids

IUP can begin admitting students into new medical school

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

Natural gas pipeline hearing draws fierce pushback over Homer City data center project

Shotgun threat erupts in Fayette home; man charged after firing at brother during overnight confrontation

‘Snooper crane’ engaged for inspection of 127-year-old Layton BridgeVideo

Birthday invite or phishing trap? AG’s office warns of new email scam

Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain

Education

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

6 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees

PennWest develops pathway for graduate health degrees

2 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Up close and personal with LiveSplats, a new 3D virtual tech tool developed by CMU team

Up close and personal with LiveSplats, a new 3D virtual tech tool developed by CMU team

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

IUP can begin admitting students into new medical school

IUP can begin admitting students into new medical school

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

1st Amendment rights at center of clash between Pa. schools, students over ICE walkouts

1st Amendment rights at center of clash between Pa. schools, students over ICE walkouts

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

U.S. colleges report 20% drop in foreign students over visa clampdown

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon reveals his secrets to Woodland Hills students

April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school

Youngstown State expands into Steubenville as calls to consolidate Ohio’s universities ramp up

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Dr. Jonas Salk-inspired poetry lessons empower Quaker Valley, Watson Institute students

Pittsburgh-area high schools to test new course on human flourishing, well-being

Tuition, fees set for IUP’s proposed medical school

Election

Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new U.S. House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new U.S. House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

6 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Trump’s Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead

Trump’s Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County

Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing U.S. House district covering majority-Black Memphis

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing U.S. House district covering majority-Black Memphis

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms

Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved U.S. House map favoring Democrats

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

Obituary Stories

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

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

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

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

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

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

9 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73

David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at 68

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues