Iran’s top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan, but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister briefly visited Islamabad again on Sunday as Pakistan’s political and military leadership scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but President Donald Trump said they could talk by phone instead.

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Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft

April 27, 2026

Planners reported virtually no crime or traffic problems during the three-day event. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI and JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Pittsburgh spent years building the foundation to host the 2026 NFL...

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Woman accused of fatally shooting man outside party

By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive

April 27, 2026

She told police she fired in self-defense, but found afterward that the victim was not armed. A Clairton woman is accused of fatally shooting a man in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood last week...

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Gov. Shapiro tests political muscle in Pa. midterms

April 27, 2026

He’s in a strong position to be reelected, but his influence on other state races could be significant. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania gov...

Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated

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Opening of Titan Arboretum, T’s Trail celebrated

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 27, 2026

They were developed in partnership with Tree Pittsburgh. For Arbor Day, a living outdoor classroom came to the West Mifflin Area School District. The district celebrated the grand opening of its Titan...

Central Elementary encourages student leaders

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Central Elementary encourages student leaders

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

April 27, 2026

Principal Frank Berdar talked to the school board about the fifthgrade brave bunch program, along with other school topics. Teachers and staff at Central Elementary School are coming up with new ideas...

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PennWest, Mattress Factory to host regional arts festival

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 27, 2026

It will take place Wednesday on the California campus. PennWest California, in a partnership with Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum, will host the Southwestern Pennsylvania Art Bas...