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Man rescued from trench at PRT South Hills Junction garage

Man rescued from trench at PRT South Hills Junction garage

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Newly formed Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority could become model for failing system

Newly formed Alle-Kiski Emergency Service Authority could become model for failing system

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Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds

Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds

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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

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4 Yough students mourned at candlelight vigil

4 Yough students mourned at candlelight vigil

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Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

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Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

‘No Kings’ rally in Greensburg draws 3,700 participants

Pittsburgh region saw slight decline in population last year, new census data shows

Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

U.S./World

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

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A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

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TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

6 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

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He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery

He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery

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Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist’s home disrupted by FBI and NYPD

Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist’s home disrupted by FBI and NYPD

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Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Georgia’s Fulton County and the Trump administration square off in court over seized 2020 ballots

Analysis: 1 month into war, Iran is using insurgent tactics and holding the world economy hostage

Catholic churches see a surge of new converts

Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

Costa Rica to accept more than 2 dozen ‘3rd country’ deportees from U.S. every week

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Politics

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

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A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list

Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

A 14-year-old running for governor is the 1st teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

A 14-year-old running for governor is the 1st teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

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G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

U.S. Treasury working to put Trump’s signature on new paper currency in 1st for sitting president

Some Pa. lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas and dieselVideo

Suburbanites embrace anti-Trump resistance before No Kings protests, saying, ‘This is our fight’

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

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

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

Health

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

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

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

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Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

Business

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

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Workers’ strike at 1 of the largest U.S. meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

Workers’ strike at 1 of the largest U.S. meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

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Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

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Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump’s latest delay in the Iran war fails to raise much hope

Stocks fall and oil prices rise after Trump’s latest delay in the Iran war fails to raise much hope

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

Federal judge temporarily blocks Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk

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Some Pa. lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas and diesel

Some Pa. lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas and diesel

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GoFundMe launched to support TSA workers at Pittsburgh International Airport

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regional

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

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Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

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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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Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

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Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

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Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League

Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League

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Fort Pitt Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial included on new Highway of Heroes historic trail

Forecasters extend flood warning for Pittsburgh area; power outages affecting thousands

Pittsburgh region saw slight decline in population last year, new census data shows

Pennsylvania officials warn of PennDOT text phishing scams

Coroner identifies man found in Youghiogheny River

Acrisure Stadium to host free, public World Cup watch parties

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

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

Education

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

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Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

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Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school

Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school

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State education secretary, lieutenant governor visit Point Park for food accessibility initiatives

State education secretary, lieutenant governor visit Point Park for food accessibility initiatives

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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

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Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

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Pittsburgh schools discourage participation in reported ‘Downtown Takeover’ event

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

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

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

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

Election

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

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Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Obituary Stories

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

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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