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Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

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Steelers’ former sales manager, a gay woman, sues team for gender discrimination

Steelers’ former sales manager, a gay woman, sues team for gender discrimination

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Westmoreland makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring

Westmoreland makes 12 temporary layoffs permanent as part of restructuring

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Steelers request to interview Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hefley, Klay Kubiak

Steelers request to interview Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hefley, Klay Kubiak

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Former Robert Morris forward among NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

Former Robert Morris forward among NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

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Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting

Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

Judge signals support for emergency $2M loan for Millvale

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

Harrison hospital opens $6.2M rehab center for stroke, surgery recovery

Upper Burrell data center nets 1st tenant at former Alcoa research site

Spirit to resume Arnold Palmer Regional flights to Myrtle Beach

Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void

Pittsburgh businesses blame city billing errors for ban on hiring off-duty cops

U.S./World

Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage

Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage

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Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

5 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Ohio authorities say Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killings

Ohio authorities say Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killings

5 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Report: White House stashes Venezuela oil cash at banks in Qatar

Report: White House stashes Venezuela oil cash at banks in Qatar

5 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for New York project

Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for New York project

5 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’

Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’

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Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist’s home will chill reporting

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

U.S. seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control its oil

U.S. sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

Bodies of 32 Cuban officers killed during U.S. strike on Venezuela repatriated as U.S. threat lingers

Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meetingVideo

Politics

Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

Fetterman opposes calls to abolish ICE

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

House GOP’s new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day

House GOP’s new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Democrats push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Democrats push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Federal judges allow California to use new U.S. House map ahead of 2026 election

Federal judges allow California to use new U.S. House map ahead of 2026 election

6 Min Read | 3 days Ago

FBI searches a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of a classified documents investigation

Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over GreenlandVideo

From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump piles up the risks as he faces midterm verdict

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

House passes bill codifying Trump order to rinse away showerhead regulations

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed, credit card industry

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House

Health

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Cheese recalled in Pa. classified as potentially deadly by FDA

Cheese recalled in Pa. classified as potentially deadly by FDA

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pennsylvania health care professionals react to NYC nurses strike

Pennsylvania health care professionals react to NYC nurses strike

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

‘Stunning victory’: Report trumpets record survival rates for cancer patients

‘Stunning victory’: Report trumpets record survival rates for cancer patients

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

Judge says she’ll hold a limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack

Some flu measures decline, but it’s not clear this severe season has peaked

Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region

Why whole milk is back, and what local providers say

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leadersVideo

Highmark, spurred on by state law, offers no-cost breast imaging

House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership

Business

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it’s illegal, X says

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it’s illegal, X says

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Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC’s to expand investment as profit jumps 35%

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC’s to expand investment as profit jumps 35%

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Officials worry for future as passenger levels at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport hit new lows

Officials worry for future as passenger levels at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport hit new lows

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Irwin OKs plans for Chipotle restaurant

Irwin OKs plans for Chipotle restaurant

7 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for phone customers across the country

Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for phone customers across the country

7 Min Read | 3 days Ago

PNC mandates 5-day office work week for all employees

PNC mandates 5-day office work week for all employees

7 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Plans for $500M Bakery Square expansion retooled by Walnut Capital

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

Wall Street executives warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed, credit card industry

Rutter’s opens 1st store in Westmoreland CountyVideo

Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations

Microsoft’s Brad Smith pushes Big Tech to ‘pay our way’ for AI data centers amid rising opposition

Inflation cooled slightly in December though it remains above Fed’s target

Regional

A look at the classic diners still holding on in Western Pennsylvania

A look at the classic diners still holding on in Western Pennsylvania

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Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void

Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

‘It’s time’: Most Steelers fans welcome departure of coach Mike Tomlin

‘It’s time’: Most Steelers fans welcome departure of coach Mike Tomlin

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations

Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Mites on Ice brawl seen as good, bad, unforgettable

Mites on Ice brawl seen as good, bad, unforgettable

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Morning Roundup: Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father

‘ICE Out’ protests scheduled for Pittsburgh, Greensburg, elsewhere

Fayette County man accused of beating, threatening to kill woman during 4 days of captivity

Bikers berserk: 10 to stand trial in Washington County bar brawl said to involve War Dogs, Pagans

Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region

Meta funds expansion of Beaver Valley nuclear plant to help power AI

Western Pa. wineries gear up for annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in HarrisburgVideo

Morning roundup: Somerset County man killed in 2-vehicle crash; SWAT standoff ends with 1 person in custody

Education

Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April

Point Park University classes to go remote during NFL Draft in April

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Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

2 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

Wilkinsburg educator tapped for Penn-Trafford High School assistant principal role

Pitt’s new AI hub aims to make artificial intelligence practical for students and their careers

Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy

Quaker Valley School District communications director recognized for outstanding service

Pitt chancellor gets 32% raise but vows to donate it to student, faculty causes

Election

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

Federal judges block Texas from using its new U.S. House map in the 2026 midterms

Obituary Stories

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

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Jack McGregor, state senator who founded Penguins, dies at 91Video

Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94

Joseph McGettigan, prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky and John du Pont cases, dies at 76

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92