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Head priest of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh charged with unusual theft

Head priest of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh charged with unusual theft

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Penn Hills woman charged after 3-year-old son with multiple fractures dies at hospital, police say

Penn Hills woman charged after 3-year-old son with multiple fractures dies at hospital, police say

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How much money would Pittsburgh get if its big nonprofits paid taxes?

How much money would Pittsburgh get if its big nonprofits paid taxes?

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Poll ranks Parkway East high for angst, gridlock among Pennsylvania roads

Poll ranks Parkway East high for angst, gridlock among Pennsylvania roads

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East Huntingdon, developer reach deal to end lawsuit challenging solar farm ordinance

East Huntingdon, developer reach deal to end lawsuit challenging solar farm ordinance

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Pittsburgh police detective charged with assault in beer bottle attack during bar brawl

Pittsburgh police detective charged with assault in beer bottle attack during bar brawl

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Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

PennDOT takes public comment on plans for Route 30 intersection with Wimmerton Boulevard

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

Police probe threats against Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena ahead of meeting on ICE bill

Tornado, flood watches expire for Pittsburgh area

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reservesVideo

What you need to know for Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade

U.S. at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

U.S./World

Press freedom in the Americas saw ‘dramatic deterioration’ last year, watchdog says

Press freedom in the Americas saw ‘dramatic deterioration’ last year, watchdog says

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Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

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Gov. Gavin Newsom: California preparing for possible Iran attacks

Gov. Gavin Newsom: California preparing for possible Iran attacks

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Pentagon blocks photographers from Pete Hegseth’s briefings on the Iran war

Pentagon blocks photographers from Pete Hegseth’s briefings on the Iran war

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Social Security watchdog opens probe into alleged misuse of data by ex-DOGE employee

Social Security watchdog opens probe into alleged misuse of data by ex-DOGE employee

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Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his client’s wealth, business tiesVideo

U.S. at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

Tracing the U.S. military’s learning curve on fighting Iran’s drones: What to know

IEA agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves in an effort to calm surging prices

Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

Politics

Republicans concede they need a pivot on immigration ahead of midterms

Republicans concede they need a pivot on immigration ahead of midterms

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Trump keeps telling America he’s winning in Iran. He’s less clear in explaining how the war ends

Trump keeps telling America he’s winning in Iran. He’s less clear in explaining how the war ends

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Smartmatic says Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ is driving criminal prosecution

Smartmatic says Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ is driving criminal prosecution

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Trump-backed Fuller, Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

Trump-backed Fuller, Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Pa. candidate Janelle Stelson proposes mandatory retirement at 80 for members of Congress

Pa. candidate Janelle Stelson proposes mandatory retirement at 80 for members of Congress

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Turtle Creek mayor drops primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee

Turtle Creek mayor drops primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee

3 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Trump threatens to crowd out Republicans’ midterm message

Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting

FDA opens door to more flavored e-cigarettes

FBI subpoenas records in Arizona in expansion of 2020 voting inquiry

Rep. Kevin Kiley to become sole independent member in the U.S. House

All the president’s portraits: President Trump’s image is ubiquitous inside the White House

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family gathers for an intimate homegoing

Health

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

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Dr. Oz, who runs Medicare and Medicaid, meets with UPMC’s CEO to discuss collaboration

Dr. Oz, who runs Medicare and Medicaid, meets with UPMC’s CEO to discuss collaboration

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Labor pains: Union nurses, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital spar over staffing in 1st contract

Labor pains: Union nurses, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital spar over staffing in 1st contract

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FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug could help many people with autism

FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug could help many people with autism

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FDA opens door to more flavored e-cigarettes

FDA opens door to more flavored e-cigarettes

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UPMC Magee-Womens nurses union clamors for staffing ratios

UPMC Magee-Womens nurses union clamors for staffing ratios

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Butler County Community College to launch radiologic technology program

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Allegheny General Hospital treats victims of mock mass shooting in drill preceding 2026 NFL Draft

Allegheny General Hospital simulating mass tragedy care ahead of NFL Draft

Business

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

New development envisioned for Westinghouse site in Churchill

New development envisioned for Westinghouse site in Churchill

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Inflation was elevated in February even before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring

Inflation was elevated in February even before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring

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Ligonier Township to hold hearing on rezoning request that would allow farmers market

Ligonier Township to hold hearing on rezoning request that would allow farmers market

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Rising fuel costs pressure airlines and truckers

Rising fuel costs pressure airlines and truckers

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Official says deal for new airline within reach at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Stocks hold steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran might last

Labor pains: Union nurses, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital spar over staffing in 1st contract

YouTube adds tool to help public figures report fake videos

U.S. solar installations fell in 2025 as Trump attacked clean energy

Column: We need to talk about your retirement ‘spending’

The Fresh Market sets opening date for 1st Pittsburgh store

John Dorfman: These CEOs are stepping up to buy on bad news

Regional

Colorectal cancer rates skyrocketing in younger people

Colorectal cancer rates skyrocketing in younger people

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Beaver County man gets 3-6 years for near-fatal beating at Aliquippa VFW

Beaver County man gets 3-6 years for near-fatal beating at Aliquippa VFW

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

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

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

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Tornado, flood watches expire for Pittsburgh area

Tornado, flood watches expire for Pittsburgh area

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Cyberattack reported at Community College of Beaver County

Turtle Creek mayor drops primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee

Longtime Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania CEO announces retirement

East Deer native gifts $1 million to IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Morning Roundup: No injuries reported in Hempfield fire; officials shut down Duquesne hookah lounge

Winter is not done with Pittsburgh yet with midweek storms, cool temperatures on the way

Butler County Community College to launch radiologic technology program

Authorities identify man found dead on I-70 in Washington County

Education

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

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East Deer native gifts $1 million to IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

East Deer native gifts $1 million to IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Westmoreland County detectives investigate finances of Hempfield Area parent-teacher organization

Westmoreland County detectives investigate finances of Hempfield Area parent-teacher organization

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Butler County Community College to launch radiologic technology program

Butler County Community College to launch radiologic technology program

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Legislation would boost tech school capacity as enrollment spikes

Legislation would boost tech school capacity as enrollment spikes

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Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand

Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand

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State studying future of Duquesne City School District

Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Greensburg Salem discusses adjustment to board meeting schedule

New literacy program at Pittsburgh Weil targets economically disadvantaged students

Woodland Hills places superintendent on unpaid leave

Demand for student teacher stipends outstrips supply as Shapiro proposes boosting program

Election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Obituary Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Former 76ers head coach, UNC legend dies at 87

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74