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Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 26-28

Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 26-28

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Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

4 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

4 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Residents express concern over proposed Hempfield fire station location on Arona Road

Residents express concern over proposed Hempfield fire station location on Arona Road

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What you need to know about Highmark First Night in Pittsburgh

What you need to know about Highmark First Night in Pittsburgh

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Judges swap dockets in Westmoreland court shuffle

Judges swap dockets in Westmoreland court shuffle

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TV Talk: Pittsburgh market rank drops (again); November sweeps ratings

PJM’s power auction shortfall could lead to increased blackout risks in Pa., other states

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

What to know about the militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

No ham, no hassle: Chinese buffet, Jewish-run bookstore give Christmas a different spin

Vandergrift woman pleads guilty to endangering 5 children

Temperatures will take a dip Monday as brutal cold expected

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

U.S./World

What to know about the militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

What to know about the militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

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South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

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Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen ‘in the near future’

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen ‘in the near future’

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China sanctions 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan

China sanctions 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan

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Trump says U.S. struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Trump says U.S. struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

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Somalis vote in 1st 1-person, 1-vote local election in decades

Somalis vote in 1st 1-person, 1-vote local election in decades

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Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

King Charles III leads family to church ahead of annual Christmas Day broadcast

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Trump warns against infiltration by a ‘bad Santa,’ defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids

Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files

Politics

Pa.’s top election official battles DOJ demand for voter data

Pa.’s top election official battles DOJ demand for voter data

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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro schedules book tour as he stands for reelection, builds 2028 profile

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro schedules book tour as he stands for reelection, builds 2028 profile

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Heritage Foundation suffers defections as MAGA tensions grow

Heritage Foundation suffers defections as MAGA tensions grow

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Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

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Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

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Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Turning Point showcases the discord that Republicans like Vance will need to navigate in the future

Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Allentown, a city critical to the midterms

Takeaways from the Justice Department’s initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress

Photos of Bill Clinton included in newly released Epstein files

A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public

Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House

Military lawyer swiftly fired from immigration bench after defying Trump deportation push

Health

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

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U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

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Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin, cocaine use

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin, cocaine use

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Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least 2 to 5 days a week’

Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least 2 to 5 days a week’

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You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

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U.S. awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

U.S. awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

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Shapiro designates $5M to state-funded research to tackle neuro diseases

Squirrel Hill’s McCormick among GOP senators who urged Trump not to reclassify marijuana

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

VA disputes memo that says Pittsburgh will slash 10% of its positions

UPMC could keep gender-affirming care patient records anonymous, per DOJ request

Caregivers in Pa. are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger

House Speaker Mike Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

UPMC Presbyterian’s billion-dollar tower gets opening date

Business

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

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Federal agency recommends 2 safety recommendations in Clairton Coke Works plant

Federal agency recommends 2 safety recommendations in Clairton Coke Works plant

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John Dorfman: An X-Ray view of the Magnificent 7

John Dorfman: An X-Ray view of the Magnificent 7

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Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development

Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development

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Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since U.S. tariffs rolled out in April

Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since U.S. tariffs rolled out in April

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Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting

Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting

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U.S. economy expands at surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in 3rd quarter

U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio on mission to investigate concession prices at sporting events

Supreme Court Justice Alito grants Post-Gazette time to fight 3rd Circuit panel decision

Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year

Trump administration suspends 5 wind projects off the East Coast, cites national security concerns

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

Regional

Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

PJM’s power auction shortfall could lead to increased blackout risks in Pa., other states

PJM’s power auction shortfall could lead to increased blackout risks in Pa., other states

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development

Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Oakmont Elks lodge Christmas dinner blends tradition, community, holiday spirit

Travelers on Friday will face tough weather conditions, PennDOT to limit speed on interstates

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

Pedestrian struck and killed in Brownsville

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on

Experts worry federal nursing designation could stifle professional pipeline

U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio on mission to investigate concession prices at sporting events

Kiski School sued for racial discrimination alleged by Black ex-employees

Education

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

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Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

Upper St. Clair High School senior class has 16 sets of twins

Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

Pittsburgh Public Schools to ban cellphone use during school day

Pittsburgh-area natives share their stories of Brown University shooting

Some fees waived for students at closing Penn State branch campuses

Election

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

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

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Incumbents, newcomer Katie Noel among West Jefferson Hills school board winners

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect

Here are the election results for the Quaker Valley area

In latest major elections case, Supreme Court to hear GOP challenge to mail-in ballots

Voters in the Fox Chapel area select some new mayors but retain many other incumbents

Higher-than-expected election turnout boosted by judicial race, officials say

Cross-filing backfires for some Allegheny County judicial candidates

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in U.S. House

Obituary Stories

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

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WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

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‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

5 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ legend and 8-time Daytime Emmy winner, dies at 78

Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ legend and 8-time Daytime Emmy winner, dies at 78

5 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ director, ‘All in the Family’ actor and political activist, dead at 78

Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ director, ‘All in the Family’ actor and political activist, dead at 78

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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, dies at 84Video

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

Fuzzy Zoeller, 2-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74

One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at 111Video

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

News industry veteran Robert Hammond remembered for dedication, friendship

Former Duquesne journalism professor Maggie Patterson dies