Faizan Zaki wrapped up the victory by spelling “eclaircissement.” OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki nearly threw away his opportunity to go from runner-up to champion at the Scripps National Spelling ...

• Arlan Bailey, 36, of theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake stemming from an alleged incident May 23, court records state. • Shon Thompson, 52, of McKeesport was charged with DUI o...

To the Editor: Some cities and homeowners groups have a problem with citizens displaying American Flags. They even have a problem with businesses displaying Old Glory. It is too big, it is in an area ...

DEAR ABBY: A man I know has been married for 40 years. His wife gets mad at him for small things and stops talking to him for three to four months at a time. Also, he will make her supper, and she’ll ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister-in-law “Kate” worked for me for several years. Last summer, she had a baby and said she’d return to work immediately after maternity leave. The week before she was to come ba...

SUSAN MONTOYABRYAN Associated Press COUNSELOR, N.M. (AP) — On a Tuesday in March, Billton Werito drove his son Amari toward his house in Counselor, New Mexico, navigating the bumpy dirt road that wind...

By MATTHEW BROWN AND MEAD GRUVER Associated Press ROUNDUP, Mont. (AP) — Former ranch hand Pat Thiele has spent years fighting a losing battle against a massive coal mine creeping underground toward hi...

FAMILY FEATURES Awell-designed bathroom can offer more than daily functionality – it can serve as a relaxing retreat where comfort meets personal style. With a few thoughtful updates, you can bring a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announce...

Tonight’s Music • 7 Fatal Guns, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyville, 6:30 p.m. • Acoustic mic, The Drunken Hippie, Monongahela, 8 p.m. Tonight’s Events • Bike night, Coconut Joe’s Tiki Bar, Finleyvill...

DEAR ABBY: We have an annual weekend family reunion that includes family and significant others along with their children. Most of the children are adults now. One of them (my niece) was recently marr...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom’s friend is on the hunt for a nice wife for his son and thinks I’d be a great fit. This matchmaker is an older man I know from church, but I’ve never met his son before. My mom ...

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong’s satirical drama “Mountainhead” and Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel playing dysfunctional siblings in the murder thriller...

• Travis Holmes, 18, of Charleroi was charged with three counts of use or possession of drug paraphernalia, stemming from an alleged incident May 21, court records state. A preliminary hearing before ...

After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft tumbled out of control and broke apart. The ...

DEAR ABBY: I am recently divorced after a 37-year marriage. My boyfriend, “Grant,” has been divorced for a long time. He is a lovely man — honest, intelligent, healthy, helpful, neat and a great commu...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister “Ruth” and I were both supposed to help a friend settle into her new home, but Ruth backed out after getting a last-minute invite to brunch. Our plans to help our friend had ...

State Sen. Pat Stefano cited the need to quickly fix power outages. After a powerful windstorm caused extensive and prolonged power outages in southwestern Pennsylvania a few weeks ago, conversations ...

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and a half fr...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a woman in my early 20s, just starting out in my career and trying to get my footing financially. My older sister, who’s in her late 20s, recently accepted a new job in Missouri an...