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- Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships
The Pentagon said Friday it is cutting ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowships and certificate programs with the Ivy League...post-gazette.com - Colorado man who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, families call him a 'monster'
Colorado man who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, families call him a 'monster'
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families...post-gazette.com - Who owns Pa.’s digitized history? We’re a step closer to an answer
Who owns Pa.’s digitized history? We’re a step closer to an answer
Commonwealth Court is considering a case that could determine whether digitized historical records belong to the public or are controlled by Ancestry.com.post-gazette.com - Paul Zeise's notebook: Larry Fitzgerald is one of a kind
Paul Zeise's notebook: Larry Fitzgerald is one of a kind
Here are some thoughts from my notebook that I haven’t gotten to this week. In this weekly feature, I will touch on a number of subjects on all things...post-gazette.com - TSA introduces alternate verification for travelers without Real ID
TSA introduces alternate verification for travelers without Real ID
While Real ID has become nearly ubiquitous around the country since the TSA began requiring it last spring, the agency has recently introduced ConfirmID...post-gazette.com - Amid temporary closures, Planned Parenthood's Greensburg clinic fully reopens
Amid temporary closures, Planned Parenthood's Greensburg clinic fully reopens
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania’s Greensburg location is open again, according to an announcement on its website. The health clinic, which...post-gazette.com - Felony assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna dropped
Felony assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna dropped
A first-degree felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State men’s hockey star Gavin McKenna on Friday was dropped, according to a press release...post-gazette.com - Pa. Gov. condemns racist Obama video that White House eventually removed
Pa. Gov. condemns racist Obama video that White House eventually removed
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has condemned a video shared by President Donald Trump that’s being highly criticized as racist. The video depicted...post-gazette.com - Savannah Guthrie's family renews plea to mother's kidnapper, while sheriff says they have no suspect
Savannah Guthrie's family renews plea to mother's kidnapper, while sheriff says they have no suspect
TUCSON, Ariz. — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie's brother on Thursday renewed the family's plea for their mother's kidnapper to contact...post-gazette.com - North Versailles parents help make room at the starting line for neurodivergent kids
North Versailles parents help make room at the starting line for neurodivergent kids
When North Versailles dad Ben Diebold heads out for a run, his 6-year-old son Noah often isn’t far behind. “He obviously saw me doing it a...post-gazette.com - Pittsburgh-area schools push hands-on civics learning through mock ballots and poll work
Pittsburgh-area schools push hands-on civics learning through mock ballots and poll work
Fox Chapel Area High School students heading to class one day recently paused outside Jennifer Klein’s classroom to consider a question attached...post-gazette.com - Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8
Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8
Luigi Mangione spoke out in court against the prospect of back-to-back trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsonpost-gazette.com - Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
SANTA FE, N.M. — “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted by a grand jury on four counts...post-gazette.com - Craig Wolfley, Steelers icon, inexplicably omitted from NFL Honors' In Memoriam
Craig Wolfley, Steelers icon, inexplicably omitted from NFL Honors' In Memoriam
Craig Wolfley was snubbed by the NFL, and Steelers fans are not happy about it. The Steelers icon, a player and then broadcaster for the team, died March...post-gazette.com - One dead, at least 18 vehicles involved in multiple crashes on I-79, officials say
One dead, at least 18 vehicles involved in multiple crashes on I-79, officials say
Authorities say one person has died after nearly 20 vehicles were involved in several accidents on Interstate 79 on Friday. The Pennsylvania State...post-gazette.com - Gerry Dulac: There was no denying Larry Fitzgerald in his run to the Hall of Fame
Gerry Dulac: There was no denying Larry Fitzgerald in his run to the Hall of Fame
Walt Harris remembered the hands that were so strong they could squeeze splinters out of a telephone pole. Ken Whisenhunt saw a player who never missed...post-gazette.com - Oakland music venue Haven closes temporarily while awaiting permitting
Oakland music venue Haven closes temporarily while awaiting permitting
Haven, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in January, has suspended operations. The all-ages, no-alcohol music venue in Oakland posted on Instagram...post-gazette.com - Steelers mock draft tracker: Will Jordyn Tyson's Hines Ward connection make him appealing?
Steelers mock draft tracker: Will Jordyn Tyson's Hines Ward connection make him appealing?
The NFL Draft will be held April 23-25 on the North Shore near Acrisure Stadium. Here’s a weekly look at the players national experts are projecting...post-gazette.com - Stephen Thompson: Cory Sanders' promotion offers opportunity for self-reflection for Pitt's defense
Stephen Thompson: Cory Sanders' promotion offers opportunity for self-reflection for Pitt's defense
Pitt enjoyed continuity in its defensive coordinator position for the vast majority of Pat Narduzzi’s tenure as head coach. With trusted, veteran...post-gazette.com - Penguins players step away during Olympic break
Penguins players step away during Olympic break
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Avery Hayes took scoring two goals in his NHL debut in stride. “It was a ton of fun,” Hayes said. “It was a moment...post-gazette.com - Pirates spring training storylines: Can Konnor Griffin prove he's ready for MLB?
Pirates spring training storylines: Can Konnor Griffin prove he's ready for MLB?
The Pirates enter spring training with a new-look roster, even if much of the core is the same. After acquiring Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Jhostynxon...post-gazette.com - Don Kelly leads a Pirates team with new players — and legitimate hope — into a pivotal spring training
Don Kelly leads a Pirates team with new players — and legitimate hope — into a pivotal spring training
Before reacting to anything, before jumping to conclusions or plotting next steps, take a step back and consider everything Don Kelly experienced as Pirates...post-gazette.com - From Ray Scott to Mike Vrabel: 60 local connections to 60 Super Bowls
From Ray Scott to Mike Vrabel: 60 local connections to 60 Super Bowls
Sunday’s showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks marks the 60th Super Bowl in NFL history. The game has become perhaps our...post-gazette.com - Sky bridge links parts of multigenerational home in Richland
Sky bridge links parts of multigenerational home in Richland
Over the last 35 years, thousands of Duquesne University students have used the Rockwell Hall Skywalk to get to and from the Palumbo-Donahue School of...post-gazette.com - Pa. moves closer to statewide school cellphone ban as state Senate advances a bill
Pa. moves closer to statewide school cellphone ban as state Senate advances a bill
A statewide policy of banning cellphones in schools has taken a step forward this week as Gov. Josh Shapiro and other elected officials have voiced support...post-gazette.com - Dropkick Murphys singer: 'It was the MAGA movement that really corrupted working-class Americans'
Dropkick Murphys singer: 'It was the MAGA movement that really corrupted working-class Americans'
It’s that time of year when Dropkick Murphys go shipping out from Boston and — arriving here for the first time since the re-election...post-gazette.com - Avery Hayes' historic 2-goal debut catapults Penguins to win at Buffalo
Avery Hayes' historic 2-goal debut catapults Penguins to win at Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — x was only supposed to be an emergency call-up — a fourth-line fill-in with Rutger McGroarty and Kevin Hayes while the Penguins...post-gazette.com - Which Pirates will represent their countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
Which Pirates will represent their countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
The 20 teams competing in the World Baseball Classic announced their rosters on Thursday night, and 15 Pirates will be competing for their countries. As...post-gazette.com - Steelers' L.C. Greenwood denied Hall of Fame bid; Larry Fitzgerald gets in
Steelers' L.C. Greenwood denied Hall of Fame bid; Larry Fitzgerald gets in
In a year in which the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be known more for the candidate who wasn’t enshrined, Steelers fans will lament...post-gazette.com - Michigan blows out Penn State in short-handed loss
Michigan blows out Penn State in short-handed loss
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Nimari Burnett scored a career-high 31 points, leading No. 2 Michigan to a 110-69 win over Penn State on Thursday night. The Wolverines...post-gazette.com - Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
NEW YORK — The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted...post-gazette.com - Pittsburgh class action suit says TSA targets travelers with 'large amounts' of cash
Pittsburgh class action suit says TSA targets travelers with 'large amounts' of cash
In a scene that could have been pulled from the pages of a legal drama, attorneys involved in a potential class-action suit against the government debated...post-gazette.com - Paul Zeise's mailbag: Why would the Steelers even want Aaron Rodgers back?
Paul Zeise's mailbag: Why would the Steelers even want Aaron Rodgers back?
Welcome to Paul Zeise’s weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist answers your questions about sports, life and everything in between. If...post-gazette.com - First woman elected to the Pa. Supreme Court dies, leaving ‘a legacy beyond the bench’
First woman elected to the Pa. Supreme Court dies, leaving ‘a legacy beyond the bench’
Retired Justice Sandra Schultz Newman, the first woman elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, died Monday. She was 87. Ms. Newman, who retired from...post-gazette.com - Eight teenagers charged with stealing dozens of guns in series of burglaries, police say
Eight teenagers charged with stealing dozens of guns in series of burglaries, police say
Eight teenagers have been arrested and are now facing hundreds of criminal charges that they stole dozens of guns in a series of burglaries at firearms...post-gazette.com - Shapiro's housing proposal mirrors initiatives already underway in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Shapiro's housing proposal mirrors initiatives already underway in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
Recognizing growing housing shortage across Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro outlined a roadmap to address the problem — though many of the...post-gazette.com - Fire at hospital near Scranton forces the evacuation of dozens of patients
Fire at hospital near Scranton forces the evacuation of dozens of patients
A fire tore through a northeastern Pennsylvania hospital, sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of patients were evacuated and emergency medical...post-gazette.com - Years after approval, proposed Strip District office tower stuck in limbo
Years after approval, proposed Strip District office tower stuck in limbo
Almost four years after developers knocked down an old warehouse in the Strip District, plans for the vacant site remain unclear. Property owners appeared...post-gazette.com - Attorneys issue legal demand to Pa. to cut carbon emissions across the economy
Attorneys issue legal demand to Pa. to cut carbon emissions across the economy
Pennsylvania must act to require industries across the economy to cut — and pay for — climate-warming pollution they release, a group led by...post-gazette.com - Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Brad Karp, chairman of one of the country’s most prestigious law firms, has resigned from his position after the release of emails revealing his...post-gazette.com - Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers
Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man was arrested Thursday on charges of cyberstalking and threatening to kill or assault Immigration and Customs Enforcement...post-gazette.com - Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects
Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects
TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators believe the missing mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie is “still out there,” but they...post-gazette.com - Developer seeks inclusionary zoning exemption, setting stage for new legal battle
Developer seeks inclusionary zoning exemption, setting stage for new legal battle
Just three months after a federal judge ruled against them, Pittsburgh-based developers are restarting the fight to kill one of the city’s most...post-gazette.com - Sources: Pirates signing right-handed starter Jose Urquidy to 1-year deal
Sources: Pirates signing right-handed starter Jose Urquidy to 1-year deal
A day after a bunch of fuss involving the Pirates and Framber Valdez, the Pirates actually signed another pitcher from that era of the Houston Astros —...post-gazette.com - Independence Health System continues to trim operating losses, as it preps for tie up with WVU Medicine
Independence Health System continues to trim operating losses, as it preps for tie up with WVU Medicine
Independence Health System continued to chip away at operating losses in the last half of 2025, less than a year before the five-hospital system is slated...post-gazette.com - Pro-Palestine group interrupts Pitt board meeting, demanding endowment disclosure
Pro-Palestine group interrupts Pitt board meeting, demanding endowment disclosure
Several Pro-Palestine protesters interrupted the University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday morning to demand Pitt to disclose...post-gazette.com - Penn State reportedly losing assistant to NFL before coaching first game
Penn State reportedly losing assistant to NFL before coaching first game
Penn State coach Matt Campbell has reportedly suffered his first setback since being hired two months ago. Wide receivers coach Noah Pauley is joining...post-gazette.com - Weekend winter storm to bring more snow, extreme cold to Pittsburgh area
Weekend winter storm to bring more snow, extreme cold to Pittsburgh area
As southwestern Pennsylvania continues to dig itself out from last month's massive storm Thursday, meteorologists warned of a new spell of dangerous weather...post-gazette.com - Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin should have been harder on young players
Ben Roethlisberger says Mike Tomlin should have been harder on young players
Ben Roethlisberger says on his latest podcast that former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin “sometimes got a little too lenient” with young players. “Early...post-gazette.com - Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 02.05.26
Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 02.05.26
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