• Sade Smith-Payne, 29, of Monessen was charged with use or possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of small amount of marijuana for personal use, stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 10, co...

Andrew Duarte was killed by a gunman in a shootout at a hospital. A police officer who was shot to death while responding to an armed man with hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital intensive care un...

• James Albert Anthony, 57, of Monongahela was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance and use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records ...

MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Spassky, a Soviet-era world chess champion who lost his title to American Bobby Fischer in a legendary 1972 match that became a proxy for Cold War rivalries, died Thursday in Mosco...

Police said the legendary actor, his wife and dog had been dead for a while when their bodies were discovered. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were appa...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is planning a “gold card” visa with a potential pathway to U.S. citizenship for $5 million. The program would replace an existing program that offers U.S. visas ...

Monday — Beef stew, seasoned mixed vegetables, warm corn bread, in-season fresh fruit Tuesday — Roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, seasoned broccoli, cake Wednesday — Stuffed shells, seasoned green ...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

DEAR ABBY: I have two sisters. Our mother passed away last year after a bad fall. I was her primary caretaker and was with her every day. The other two sisters were not speaking to her at all, which h...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend’s daughter has been struggling with her mental health for some time now, and it’s difficult to watch. She recently made the tough decision to withdraw from college for t...

HOUSTON (AP) — Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians. Now the famed contemporary Japanese artist has teamed with Major Leag...

FAMILY FEATURES Every family experiences changes. Some are planned, others are unexpected. Some are joyful, others are marked by pain or uncertainty. Whether it’s divorce, the death of a loved one, we...

FAMILY FEATURES When building your budget, utility bills – especially the electric bill – are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, wh...

Tonight’s Events • Pokemon League Night, Steel City Collectables, White Oak, 5 p.m. • Pittsburgh Winter Wine Fest, Market Square, Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Tim & Stacey, Russ’ Tavern, Belle Ve...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for more than 20 years. He’s mostly very nice, although he has generalized anxiety disorder. In the past, he threatened to kill someone (not me!) as well a...

Te’mon Jackson says an officer sicced a dog on him during a traffic stop. A Clairton man is suing his local police department, claiming he was mauled by a police dog after being pulled over for going ...

Westmoreland officials for the second time in less than a year suspended the director of the county’s purchasing department. Daniel Ellingsen, who has been on the job since mid-November, was placed on...

• Tacarra Washington, 36, of Duquesne was charged with accidents involving death or personal injury and accident involving damage to attended vehicle or property, stemming from an alleged incident Feb...

Police have identified the body of a man found shot to death last week in a McKeesport cemetery. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Daniel Anthony Smith, 21, of Duquesne as the ...

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