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Westmoreland commissioner warns sheriff’s deal with ICE could lead to ‘hellish territory’

Westmoreland commissioner warns sheriff’s deal with ICE could lead to ‘hellish territory’

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

‘Nobody’s coming to save you’: Wife of ex-UPMC doctor facing attempted murder charges testifies 1 year later

‘Nobody’s coming to save you’: Wife of ex-UPMC doctor facing attempted murder charges testifies 1 year later

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Pittsburgh’s budget is a mess: What you need to know

Pittsburgh’s budget is a mess: What you need to know

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Mandatory life in prison for 2nd-degree murder is unconstitutional, Pa. Supreme Court rules

Mandatory life in prison for 2nd-degree murder is unconstitutional, Pa. Supreme Court rules

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

AG-led raids targeting illegal guns lead to seizures in Pittsburgh, Rankin

AG-led raids targeting illegal guns lead to seizures in Pittsburgh, Rankin

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

5 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Pittsburgh unveils NFL Draft road closures, transit strategy

Pittsburgh in line for damaging winds, isolated flash flooding Thursday night

Police respond to shootout at Edgewood Towne Center

GoFundMe launched to support TSA workers at Pittsburgh International Airport

Candle studio joins pop-up businesses fueling Downtown’s NFL Draft push

Man found in Yough March 15 identified by coroner

Early exit: Pirates’ Paul Skenes doesn’t survive 1st inning at Mets in opener

Funeral arrangements set for Yough High School students killed in crash

U.S./World

‘Nobody’s coming to save you’: Wife of ex-UPMC doctor facing attempted murder charges testifies 1 year later

‘Nobody’s coming to save you’: Wife of ex-UPMC doctor facing attempted murder charges testifies 1 year later

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Humans had dogs before they had farming, ancient DNA confirms

Humans had dogs before they had farming, ancient DNA confirms

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

California lawmakers pass bill to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

U.S. eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help U.S. farmers impacted by Iran war

U.S. eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help U.S. farmers impacted by Iran war

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer argues against U.S. blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense

Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer argues against U.S. blocking funding for drug trafficking case defense

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

Iran and the U.S. harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old war

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with U.S. but add safeguards

U.S. troop movements fan fears of a risky ground attack on IranVideo

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

At Pentagon Christian service, Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’

Politics

‘A fundamental right’: Pa. House again passes bill to end state’s unenforced gay marriage ban

‘A fundamental right’: Pa. House again passes bill to end state’s unenforced gay marriage ban

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Delta Air Lines says it will suspend special services for Congress members

Delta Air Lines says it will suspend special services for Congress members

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

John Fetterman’s support for Trump’s DHS secretary has made his bad relationship with Democrats even worse: ‘He needs to go’

John Fetterman’s support for Trump’s DHS secretary has made his bad relationship with Democrats even worse: ‘He needs to go’

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

O’Connor sees NFL Draft spotlight as chance to shed steel-town perceptions

O’Connor sees NFL Draft spotlight as chance to shed steel-town perceptions

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war

Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Trump showed off a classified map during a 2022 plane trip, a Democratic lawmaker allegesVideo

Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss

Pa. House votes to boost state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029

Thomas Massie thinks being hated by Trump is ‘worth it.’ Will voters agree?

GOP state House candidate in North Hills ruled ineligible to appear on primary ballot

Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option

Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill U.S. Senate seat through end of year

Health

Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Highmark lost $175M in 2025, battered by high insurance claims

Highmark lost $175M in 2025, battered by high insurance claims

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

Combating youth suicide tilts increasingly toward early intervention

Concussion effects on women highlighted at symposium in Pittsburgh

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s liquid pain medication recalled

Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender health care declaration

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science

Ozempic is about to go generic for billions of people

Business

Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise

Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Candle studio joins pop-up businesses fueling Downtown’s NFL Draft push

Candle studio joins pop-up businesses fueling Downtown’s NFL Draft push

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California

Sony and Honda pull plug on the $100,000 EV that was set to debut in California

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

U.S. eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help U.S. farmers impacted by Iran war

U.S. eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he’ll help U.S. farmers impacted by Iran war

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

U.S. filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels

U.S. filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels

7 Min Read | 2 days Ago

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with U.S. but add safeguards

EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors

U.S. Postal Service to hike prices as war drives up fuel costs

Delta Air Lines says it will suspend special services for Congress members

O’Connor sees NFL Draft spotlight as chance to shed steel-town perceptions

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trialVideo

New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law

Judge questions Pentagon’s motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

Regional

Acrisure Stadium to host free, public World Cup watch parties

Acrisure Stadium to host free, public World Cup watch parties

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pittsburgh in line for damaging winds, isolated flash flooding Thursday night

Pittsburgh in line for damaging winds, isolated flash flooding Thursday night

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

State files charges against 2 companies for allegedly unlawfully storing, disposing of hazardous waste

State files charges against 2 companies for allegedly unlawfully storing, disposing of hazardous waste

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pittsburgh unveils NFL Draft road closures, transit strategy

Pittsburgh unveils NFL Draft road closures, transit strategy

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Jersey Mike’s raises funds for nearly 100 Special Olympics athletes

Jersey Mike’s raises funds for nearly 100 Special Olympics athletes

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Nemacolin’s Immaculate Reception Weekend during the NFL Draft starts at $10K

Nemacolin’s Immaculate Reception Weekend during the NFL Draft starts at $10K

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pennsylvania joins multi-state lawsuit against EPA for repealing Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

Pittsburgh construction to be wrapped up in time for NFL Draft, officials sayVideo

2 Laurel Highlands teachers arrested in less than a week on separate assault charges

1800s horse farm for sale, includes old letters found inside walls in Clinton Township

PennDOT requests public feedback on its winter road clearing

Sheetz to hire 500 employees across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania sees 6% increase in deer harvest

Art Rooney II accepts Spirit of Hospitality award ahead of NFL Draft

Education

Pitt chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg to retire after serving university for almost 5 decades

Pitt chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg to retire after serving university for almost 5 decades

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pittsburgh schools discourage participation in reported ‘Downtown Takeover’ event

Pittsburgh schools discourage participation in reported ‘Downtown Takeover’ event

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

‘Architect of AI’ Jensen Huang to be CMU’s commencement speaker

‘Architect of AI’ Jensen Huang to be CMU’s commencement speaker

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

McKeesport behavioral intervention specialist on paid leave following incident with daughter, a student

McKeesport behavioral intervention specialist on paid leave following incident with daughter, a student

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Duquesne opens new nursing simulation center thanks to $4 million gift

Young graduates face the grimmest job market in years

East Allegheny school counseling program recognized nationally

Pittsburgh-area colleges get funding for programs to combat sexual assault

Solar project at Carlynton high school will power most of building

Damar Hamlin starts scholarship initiative at alma mater Central Catholic

Rising job opportunities in sports management attract students

College-in-high school programs offer ‘head start’ to aspiring educators

Election

Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoffVideo

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayVideo

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

Obituary Stories

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

4 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89Video

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86