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Hillary Clinton confirms she’s not running for president in 2020
Hillary Clinton put to rest lingering speculation Monday night that she might launch another White House bid but vowed to remain active in politics, telling a local television station in New York that “I’m not going anywhere.” “I’m not running, but I’m going to keep on working and speaking and...
Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy dies at 61
GLASSBORO, N.J. — Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy has died at age 61. Promoter and longtime friend David Herro says Bundy died on Monday. Herro posted on Facebook : “Today we lost a Legend and a man I consider family.” The cause of death and other details were not disclosed....
Bishop releases action plan to address clergy child sex abuse
Bishop David Zubik has created a five-point plan of action for the Diocese of Pittsburgh to address concerns raised during a series of “listening sessions” held following last year’s release of a grand jury report chronicling decades of child sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. The action plan contained in a...
Here’s what you need to know about Real IDVideo
Pennsylvania cardholders can apply for and receive Real ID, the federally compliant identification needed to fly commercially next year. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation began issuing the cards March 1. The only Real ID center in the Pittsburgh region that provides same-day service is the Bridgeville location at 1025 Washington...
In biggest advance for depression in years, FDA approves novel treatment for hardest cases
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration approved a novel antidepressant — the first in decades to work in a completely new way in the brain — for people with depression that does not respond to other treatments. The drug, a nasal spray called esketamine, has been eagerly anticipated by...
PennDOT officials approve a new turning restriction at Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT officials approved a turning restriction designed to improve safety and traffic flow at Riverview High School and the new Oakmont Bakery. Left turns will be prohibited from Hulton Road onto Third Street between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soon as the...
North Side man charged with attempted homicide in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have charged a North Side man with attempted homicide and other crimes in connection with a Downtown shooting on Monday night that sent another man to the hospital with serious injuries. Investigators believe the victim, whose name was not released, was shot several times by Michael McCullough, 35,...
Fetterman’s marijuana tour stop in Greensburg draws large, divided crowdVideo
More than 200 people filled the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Monday night to voice their opinion on legalizing marijuana. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was in town for the latest stop on his marijuana listening tour. He plans to visit all 67 Pennsylvania counties to gather data on public sentiment...
Cocaine, meth on rise in Pennsylvania’s early warning areas
HARRISBURG — Methamphetamine and cocaine use are on the rise in Pennsylvania while prescription drug and heroin deaths are leveling off in some areas, data that appears to reflect nationwide trends. Jennifer Smith, secretary for Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, told a state Senate committee Monday that the...
Police seek public’s help in finding missing 41-year-old Pittsburgh man
Police asked for the public’s help Monday in finding a Pittsburgh man who went missing a week ago. Robert Graham Ryderenski, 41, was last seen on Feb. 25, Department of Public Safety officials said. He has been known to frequent the city’s South Side neighborhood, officials said. Ryderenski stands about...
North Hills driver hospitalized after head-on collision on Thompson Run Road
A head-on collision sent one person to the hospital and snarled traffic Monday afternoon in Ross Township, officials said. Allegheny County 911 dispatchers received a report of a multi-vehicle crash near Thompson Run and White Oak roads shortly before 5 p.m., a shift commander said. At least one person was...
Truck driver shortage could impact prices of consumer goodsVideo
Despite a national truck driver shortage, commercial driver’s license schools in the area are seeing an uptick in enrollments, thanks to incentives such as higher wages and better benefits. But the push to mitigate the shortage could soon have an impact on the prices of consumer goods, said Kevin Steward,...
Anonymous winner claiming $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The mystery surrounding the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot from last October is partly over as lottery officials announced Monday that a South Carolina resident had stepped forward to claim the prize but elected to remain anonymous. A lottery commission statement said the person submitting the claim...
Jeannette man accused of abandoning children is held for court on drug charges
Drug charges against a Jeannette man accused of abandoning his three children for more than a week in a bug-infested Greensburg home were held for court this week. Ryan Jay Mason, 39, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with...
Attorneys propose jury questions for Michael Rosfeld trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the homicide case against former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld submitted 79 questions between them that they want potential jurors to answer during jury selection next week. Selection in the case is scheduled to begin March 12 in Dauphin County as the result of...
Oregon man snowed in with taco sauce grateful for rescue
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon man who had only taco sauce and melted snow to eat while he was snowed in for five days with his dog is grateful to his rescuer and sorry to have caused so much trouble. Jeremy Taylor’s aunt, Denise Tremaine, also told The Associated Press...
Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team saves 10,000th animal
A shaggy-haired, 6-month-old terrier mix named Willow became the 10,000th animal rescued by the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team on Saturday. The dog and four others were flown from a shelter in Morgan County, Ky., on the team’s airplane. The plane landed at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin to...
Maryland man arrested in Hempfield in $112K computer sting
A Maryland man accused of setting up a fraudulent credit account to acquire $112,454 worth of MacBook Pro laptops was arrested Saturday by state police at the FedEx facility in Hempfield where he went to retrieve 28 computers, according to court documents. Zack A. Adeoye, 51, a native of Nigeria...
Trump celebrates North Dakota football champs with fast food
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again feting football champions with burgers and fries. Trump is celebrating the FCS champion North Dakota State University football team at the White House with a lunch that includes Big Macs, french fries and Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Trump served a similar spread that included hundreds...
Former Istanbul Sofra restaurateur charged with sex assault takes stand
Closing arguments in the sexual assault case against a former Pittsburgh restaurant owner will begin Tuesday and jurors could start deliberating on the case by the afternoon. Adnan Pehlivan testified in his own defense Monday, admitting to the jury that he followed the alleged victim home from Kopy’s bar on...
House Judiciary panel launches sweeping Trump probe
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is launching a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump, his White House, his campaign and his businesses, sending document requests to 81 people linked to the president and his associates. Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said Monday the investigation will be focused on possible...
Former dancer sues Club Erotica in McKees Rocks over wages
A former dancer at Club Erotica strip club in McKees Rocks is seeking a class action lawsuit against the club and its owners contending she was underpaid. Sonya Jackson, who worked at the club at various times from May 2016 until late August 2018, alleges that club management improperly classified...
Pennsylvania ranks in the middle of the pack in jobs growth
Branding experts, seeking a new slogan for the Keystone State might try: “Pennsylvania — firmly in the middle of the pack.” Citing an analysis of federal jobs reports, Governing magazine reported Monday that Pennsylvania ranked 27th in the nation in jobs growth last year. The state posted an ambitious 1.2...
Peduto issues executive order on testing self-driving cars in PittsburghVideo
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto issued an executive order Monday outlining guidelines companies must follow for the safe testing of self-driving cars in the city. Known as the “Pittsburgh Principles,” the order is the first of its kind issued by any city worldwide and will serve as a foundation for the...
Effort to fix vandalized Brackenridge veterans memorial continues
The investigation to find who vandalized a Brackenridge veterans memorial in February appears to be stymied as fundraising to restore the memorial continues. The 54-year-old honor roll memorial in Brackenridge Memorial Park was damaged when someone painted parts of it silver. It is believed to have been done on at...
