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Below are all the stories published on TribLIVE.com in the past 24 hours.
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Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 30
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of March 30.
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At the library: Here are some upcoming events at Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg community libraries
The Cooper-Siegel Community Library and its Sharpsburg branch offer a variety of programming for visitors of all ages. To view a complete list of offerings, visit coopersiegel.librarycalendar.com. Events at both libraries are listed and can be viewed according to age group and location. Registration is required for most programs as
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Editorial cartoons for the week of March 30
Editorial cartoons for the week of March 30.
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Another late collapse ends season for favored Duke
WASHINGTON — Cayden Boozer tried to make one more pass that would seal the win for Duke. It turned out to be a mistake that cost the Blue Devils their season. Boozer’s turnover in the final seconds led to Braylon Mullins’ 3-pointer that gave UConn a 73-72 win over the
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Trump says he has ‘no problem’ with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
ABOARD AIRFORCE ONE — President Donald Trump on Sunday night said he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade. “We have a tanker out there. We don’t
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Minor league report: Penguins top Phantoms, Nailers’ winning streak reaches 8
A goal and three assists by forward Tanner Howe led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 5-1 win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Linemates Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Joona Koppanen each had a goal and two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (41-16-6-2), which has won four
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PIHL all-star games roundup: Avonworth’s Linus Jesionowski nets four goals in victory
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League held its annual all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center after they were postponed because of a snowstorm in February. Here’s a look at the results: Class 3A Blue 7, Gold 3 — Eddie Scherer (North Allegheny) had two goals, and Michael Desjardins
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Illinois plays underdog at men’s Final Four
All that talent at Arizona and Michigan. All that momentum and good vibes at UConn. And somebody has to play the part of the unheralded “little guy.” At the Final Four next weekend, that role belongs, improbably, to Illinois. In a sign of the times, the Illini — a Big
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More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary
A former Democratic congresswoman is the latest name being touted as a possible primary challenger to Sen. John Fetterman. The news site Semafor reported recently that former Lehigh Valley Rep. Susan Wild is pondering entering the 2028 Senate primary as Democrats become increasingly frustrated and angry over Fetterman’s continued support
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High school roundup for March 29, 2026: Yough earns pair of softball victories
Yough scored twice in the bottom of the eighth inning to earn a 4-3 walk-off victory over Clinton-Massie, Ohio, at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on Sunday. Kylee Fisher doubled in two runs, Brooke Kowalski had an RBI triple and Payton Jenkins knocked in a run. Shiann Kaefer
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‘Sovereign citizen’ arrested after Ross police see SUV made to look like police vehicle
A man driving an SUV equipped to look like an unmarked police vehicle was arrested Saturday in Ross after he gave police fake documents that included a “United Nations driving permit,” Ross police said in a criminal complaint. Ross police charged Zachary Jerry, no age available, of Pittsburgh with a
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Franklin Park police responding to car crash say they instead found elderly man beaten bloody by son
A Franklin Park police officer who thought he was responding to a car crash with injuries Saturday instead found a man had beaten his elderly father, according to a criminal complaint. Franklin Park police charged Andrew Jeffrey Starz, 44, of Ohio Township with a first-degree felony charge of aggravated assault
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Mullins Madness! Freshman’s 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot
WASHINGTON — Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt and suddenly, improbably, UConn had a chance to win. As the frantic final seconds unfolded, Dan Hurley figured a timeout would do little good. “It just felt like the window where you’ve just got to let March Madness take over,”
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High school sports scores, schedules for March 29, 2026
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills at Butler, 3:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at Central Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Section 2 Norwin at Hempfield, 4:15 p.m. Woodland Hills at Canon-McMillan, 3:30 p.m. (DH) Class 5A Section 1 Kiski Area at Franklin Regional, 4 p.m. Penn Hills at
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Michael Zagaris shows off ’60 Years of NFL Photography’ in new Cultural Trust exhibition Downtown
Michael Zagaris has been photographing NFL football for almost six decades, attending 44 Super Bowls. Now, he’s sharing his photographic journey with Pittsburgh. “Michael Zagaris: 60 Years of NFL Photography” is on display at 707 Penn Gallery in Downtown Pittsburgh through Nov. 8. Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the
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Gary Woodland wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour title since brain surgery
HOUSTON — Gary Woodland won the Houston Open on Sunday, an emotional moment that seemed so improbable 30 months ago when he had brain surgery and even two weeks ago when he opened up about his frightening struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Woodland looked better than ever at Memorial Park,
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Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The strategy calls don’t always work out for Chase Elliott in the Cup Series. So when the plan comes together — as it did in a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway — it’s especially sweet for NASCAR’s eight-time most popular driver and his legions of adoring fans.
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Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, replace him with John Tortorella
LAS VEGAS — Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday in an abrupt late-season change and replaced him with John Tortorella. General manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the move a day after the team lost for the third time in a row and
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Max Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last
SUZUKA, Japan — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has not ruled out retiring at the end of the Formula 1 season, saying he is trying “very hard” to enjoy racing under the new changes. The Red Bull driver again openly expressed his dissatisfaction on Sunday after an eighth-place finish at
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Why is NASA spending $100 billion to return to the moon? Depends on who you ask
NASA pulled off the moon landing in 1969 with a clear goal from the outset — to be the first nation to put people on the lunar surface. The U.S. was locked in a space race with the Soviet Union, and the Apollo 11 landing helped cement America’s lead in
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Dozens arrested for failing to disperse after ‘No Kings’ rally in Los Angeles
Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies held this weekend across the United States and in Europe to protest President Donald Trump’s actions and the war in Iran. Los Angeles police said
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 30, 2026: Pine-Richland, Fox Chapel face off for 1st
The calendar still says March, but is it too early to proclaim a WPIAL baseball section series could eventually determine who is on top in early May? After a great start last week, a battle for first place is set for this week in Section 3-5A, beginning Monday with Pine-Richland
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Westmoreland high school notebook: Girls volleyball moving to 6 classifications
Girls volleyball was one of the few WPIAL sports that had maintained four classifications through the PIAA changeover to six classes in 2016-17. But the sport finally joined the party. Starting next fall, girls volleyball will have six classes. There will be nine teams in 6A, 30 in 5A, 16
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This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 30, 2026
While you may be involved in an egg hunt this upcoming weekend, there is no need to hunt for the best spring sports broadcasts as March turns into April — no fooling — this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has WPIAL action from the baseball
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Pirates farm report for March 29, 2026: Konnor Griffin doubles twice but Indy falls to 0-3
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-3) was swept in a three-game series after falling 4-1 to St. Paul (Twins). SS Konnor Griffin (.500) was 2 for 4 and doubled twice for his first extra-base hits in Triple-A. DH Ronny Simon (.600) was 1 for 2 with two walks and an RBI. 3B Davis
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Michigan rolls past Tennessee, into Final Four
CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four, overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Morez Johnson Jr. added 12 points for top-seeded Michigan, which posted its 11th victory of at least 30 points
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As U.S. threatens, Cubans look ahead, with hope and trepidation
HAVANA — Yenisey Taboada’s small apartment on the outskirts of Havana is filled with photos of her imprisoned son. Duannis was 22 and watching soccer at a cafe when he spontaneously joined Cuba’s biggest antigovernment street protest in decades. He was beaten by security forces, arrested and sentenced to 14
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Fire in Bloomfield rowhouse spreads to 4 other buildings on block; no injuries reported
A three-alarm fire engulfed a Bloomfield row house Sunday afternoon and spread to four nearby homes, blanketing the densely populated neighborhood with smoke. Pittsburgh Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kokkila said no occupants or firefighters were injured in the blaze. Kokkila said firefighters were dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. to the
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Henry Davis delivers game-winning hit, then makes saving tag as Pirates beat Mets in 10
A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates took one on the chin in extra innings against the New York Mets, Henry Davis returned the favor. Davis drove in the winning run with a single in the 10th inning, then tagged Francisco Lindor at home plate to preserve the lead as the
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Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin practice as Penguins prepare for Islanders
The Pittsburgh Penguins were in a good mood during practice Sunday in Cranberry. In fact, you could even say things were comical. And it was pretty clear why. Ryan Shea fell down. As players were warming up for the formal portions of practice with some tight-area skating reps, the third-pairing
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Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush
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6 hurt in crash in Downtown Pittsburgh
Six people were injured early Sunday morning when a vehicle crashed near The Pennsylvanian apartment building in Downtown Pittsburgh, Tribune-Review news partner WTAE reported. The incident started with a traffic stop in Wilkinsburg, a Pittsburgh police spokeswoman said. The crash, at the East Busway entrance near the Pennsylvanian, happened just
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Athan Koutsiouroumbas: Helicopter parents making Pa.’s teachers miserable
Pennsylvania’s teachers have the lowest morale in the country. According to the most recent Education Week survey, it is not about pay, curriculum or testing. Instead, it’s the parents. Pennsylvania teachers overwhelmingly say student behavior is not improving. In fact, they are among the most pessimistic about whether things are
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‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point
NEW YORK — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far. The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring Ryan Gosling, dipped only 32% after
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Injured Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin resume practicing
Injured Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each rejoined their teammates for a practice session in Cranberry on Sunday. Both players participated in a full-contact fashion but remain “day to day” due to undisclosed injuries, which have sidelined them as of late. Their statuses for Monday’s consequential road
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Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
Fifteen years after she lost her first baby to a rare and devastating birth defect, Andrea Lopez takes comfort in knowing that other Latina mothers might finally avoid the same pain. In January, California became the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to
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2 injured in Rivers Casino garage crash
Two people were injured early Sunday morning when a vehicle crashed into Rivers Casino from the fourth floor of the adjacent parking garage, Pittsburgh police said. At the casino at Pittsburgh’s North Shore, a vehicle crashed through the glass doors by the elevator at about 4 a.m., injuring a man
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Flight 93 memorial added to state’s new Highway of Heroes trail
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — Flight 93 National Memorial is one of six locations along the U.S. Route 30 corridor now included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. “Together, the sites present Pennsylvania’s historic places as part of a broader, connected story and illustrate the commonwealth’s enduring role in American history,
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Woman shot Sunday morning in Mt. Lebanon
A woman was shot in Mt. Lebanon early Sunday morning, Allegheny County Police said. She has been hospitalized in stable condition. The woman was reported shot in the 200 block of Whitmore Street at about 7:15 a.m., county police said. Allegheny County Police were assisting Mt. Lebanon police in the
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‘Time Honored Non-Specifics’: Work by Carnegie Mellon MFA students at Warhol Museum
On the fourth floor of The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side, three women have put the culmination of their artistic journeys on display. Carnegie Mellon University School of Art MFA students Naomi Chambers, Bulumko Mbete and Afrooz Partovi have each created new work in an array of artistic
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NFL Draft top prospect profile: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami DE
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Rueben Bain Jr. Position: Defensive end Height/weight: 6-foot-2/263 pounds College: Miami (Fla.) Two sets of numbers impact Bain’s draft stock. The defensive stats he posted on the field earned
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TSA agents will soon be paid but it may not mean immediate relief at airport security lines
With spring break in full swing, airline passengers continued to wait it out at major U.S. airports after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers aimed at alleviating long security lines. Trump’s executive order on Friday instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay
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Quaker Valley baseball opens season on winning note
Quaker Valley’s baseball team won its 2026 season lid-lifter April 23 after waiting out its opening day plans because of three postponements. The Quakers defeated Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 7-3, as winning pitcher Todd Kagle singled, doubled and drove in two runs. “I thought we put forth a
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Boosters bring added fun to Quaker Valley baseball home games
Last year’s Quaker Quiz proved to be a successful added feature at Quaker Valley baseball home games. What is Quaker Quiz? Spectators were asked a baseball-related question at mid-game; the first person to provide the correct answer at the press box received a prize. Prizes included QV merchandise, gift cards
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Sewickley Academy boys basketball notebook: Laser focus pays off for Panthers
Sewickley Academy’s boys basketball team left no doubt about who the best Class 2A team in the state was this season. The WPIAL champion Panthers defeated District titlist Old Forge, 52-36, in the PIAA finals March 20 at Hershey’s Giant Center. Sewickley Academy started out 21-0, did not lose to
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Quaker Valley boys tennis out for redemption after early exit last season
The Quaker Valley boys tennis team has a full squad — nine players — back from last year. “Experience is on our side,” QV coach Christi Hays said. “And we are versatile; many of the boys can play both singles and doubles. All of them saw playing time last year.
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With young roster, Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse looks to build throughout season
Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse coach Mike Scerbo welcomed five key starters back this season. “We will be very young this year with only two seniors,” said Scerbo, the Panthers second-year coach and the academy’s athletic director. “We will have freshmen playing crucial roles on our team, but if we can
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Franklin Regional boys volleyball looking to take another step forward
As Franklin Regional begins its second year playing boys volleyball, veteran coach Mike Feorene likes what he sees. Despite a 3-14 season in 2025, the Panthers were in contention in almost every game. “Our opponents found out quickly that we were not push overs,” Feorene said. “We were a team
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Under new coach, excitement builds for Quaker Valley boys lacrosse
Ryan Riesmeyer has returned home as coach of the Quaker Valley boys lacrosse team. “Being back in the WPIAL means a lot to me,” Riesmeyer said. “I grew up here and played at Franklin Regional. We were WPIAL runners-up, so I understand what lacrosse in this area is all about.
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Quaker Valley ‘peaked at the right time’ en route to claiming Penguins Cup, state titles
The 2025-26 season had a sweet taste to it for the Quaker Valley hockey team. QV won the Class A state championship by defeating Hershey, 6-2, on March 21 at Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester. Senior forwards Jace Vasbinder and Ben McHenry each scored two goals for the
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Christopher Nicholas: Shapiro’s brand is high gloss, high cost
Pennsylvania’s “Get Stuff Done” (GSD) governor has a favorite state department that he’s willing to staff to the rafters: his personal, dedicated PR team. As published reports last summer detailed, Gov. Josh Shapiro now sports 21 employees in his executive office, “dedicated to promoting” his image. But earlier this month,
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Drinking raw milk is risky. Should people be able to buy it anyway?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, once declared that he drinks only raw milk. Earlier this year, at a state legislative hearing in Michigan, state Rep. Matt Maddock, a Republican, theatrically sipped from a glass of raw milk and declared, “There’s few things in the world that are better
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Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
WASHINGTON — As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful app, the link downloaded spyware giving hackers access to the device’s camera, location and all its data. The operation,
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Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipelines, gas fields
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Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
ROME — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square. With the U.S.-Israeli war on
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North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting U.S. mainland
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday. While the test was in line with Kim’s
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Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris as new CEO showcases the empire that made him
CHESSY, France — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities. World
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Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns U.S. ground troops would be ‘set on fire’
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan announced Sunday that it will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran, though there was no immediate word from Washington or Tehran, and it was unclear whether the talks on the monthlong war would be direct or indirect. “Pakistan is very happy that both Iran
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Letter to the editor: Shell brings value to community
For nearly a decade, Shell’s petrochemicals plant has been a part of our community. Besides the economic and job growth, Shell continues to be a critical community partner. For example, Shell has established a partnership with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) to invest in workforce development by supporting STEM education and academic scholarships. Shell provided funding for scholarships and a full-time community liaison to boost career awareness and enrollment in advanced manufacturing programs.
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Fire at New Kensington duplex injures 6
Six people were injured in a fire that caused extensive damage to one side of a brick duplex in New Kensington early Sunday morning. New Kensington fire Chief Ed Saliba said a husband and wife and their three young children, who were sleeping when the fire started, escaped out of
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2 shootings on South Side; 1 man dead, another in critical condition
A man was fatally shot on Pittsburgh’s South Side early Sunday morning, police said. At South 18th Street and East Carson Street, police found a man with multiple gunshot wounds after responding to a ShotSpotter alert at 2:28 a.m. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later
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Top April concerts for Pittsburgh: Bush, Bailey Zimmerman and more
The Pittsburgh concert calendar is filling up, with at least a dozen sold-out concerts in April. The intriguing shows include a rising country star, alternative rock veterans and the aforementioned sellouts from a wide swath of musical genres. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the Pittsburgh region
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2026 Trib HSSN Terrific 10 Girls Basketball All-Stars
Talk about Deja vu. The 2025 Terrific Ten girls basketball team was made up of six juniors and four seniors. All six players who made the Trib HSSN team as 11th graders repeated their excellence on the court as 12th graders and are back on the team in 2026. Here
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Letter to the editor: Trump administration ignoring chemical leaks
The article “After deadly explosion, safety and environmental lapses at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works now rest with Nippon” (Feb 12, TribLive) highlights a prime example of how the Trump administration intentionally turns a blind eye to chemical leaks in the U.S., impacting the health of Americans. The article mentions that the Trump administration paused benzene admission checks on the Clairton Coke Plant, which is known for having repeated safety concerns as a result of
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2026 Trib HSSN Terrific 10 Boys Basketball All-Stars
The 2026 Trib HSSN all-star team is filled with guards who are quick, long and can score the basketball. There’s also some big men to do the dirty work on the blocks. While all of these players can score, they can also defend. Fans probably noticed in the district and
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Editorial: The cost of waiting to protect children
Pennsylvania has spent years trying to atone for child welfare failures. There were generations of abuse in churches. The Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal put the state under a national lens. There have been persistent questions about ChildLine hotline reports that went unanswered. There was also the moment nearly
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The Stroller, March 29, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Bowling fundraiser to benefit
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Utilities, health care costs top Westmoreland County residents’ affordability concerns, survey finds
Utilities and health care are the two expenses Westmoreland County residents worry about the most, a nonprofit community organization’s recent survey on affordability found. With those results in hand, Voice of Westmoreland is organizing residents to appear before the county commissioners in April and share their stories, in hopes of
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Impact of rising diesel prices spreads through economy, professor says
The jump in fuel prices over the past month since the Trump administration began bombing Iran has been a hit on the economy, with grocery stores, trucking companies and independent truckers feeling the effects with no end in sight. “It keeps you awake at night,” Linda Stivason, a co-owner of
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Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of March 29, 2026
Aspinwall Thomas Naughton sold property at 211 Lexington Ave. to Alexandre Jerome and Kara Ann Dor for $600,000. Indiana Township Blue Run Development LLC sold property at 1004 Blueberry Drive to DR Horton Inc. NJ for $227,000. Joseph Nossek Jr. sold property at 118 Mcclelland Drive to David Michael Greer
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Green Bay offers advice for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Kyle Cousineau created lasting memories in his hometown of Green Bay when it hosted the 2025 NFL Draft last April. Cousineau, a lifelong resident, is a die-hard Packers fan. He grew up watching the team and was eager for the country to experience the city he loves during the NFL
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Letter to the editor: Fetterman has betrayed Pa.
While I worked on the Conor Lamb campaign in the 2022 Democratic primaries, I was proud to cast my vote for John Fetterman in the general election. He postured himself as a courageous and pragmatic progressive who would provide a breath of fresh air for the Democratic Party. It is clear to me today that progressives were duped, and that Fetterman is the Democratic Party’s JD Vance: an inauthentic and egotistical grifter. Much like our
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Connellsville grad Josh Fremd earns knock out at Professional Fighters League event at Robert Morris
There were many activities Josh Fremd was preoccupied with over the past two years. Competing in mixed martial arts wasn’t one of them. When the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships and Professional Fighters League called, the Connellsville and Slippery Rock University graduate’s readiness level wasn’t ideal. “I wasn’t,” said Fremd, who
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North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons and hailed it as a development to boost the country’s strategic military capability, state media reported Sunday. The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal
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First of 3 eggs hatches at U.S. Steel bald eagle nest
The first of three eggs in the bald eagle nest near U.S. Steel’s Irvin plant in West Mifflin hatched on Sunday, according to PixCams. The eagle pair, Irvin and Stella, welcomed their first egg of the 2026 season on Feb. 20. This is Irvin’s seventh season at the nest and
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TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon
Even after President Donald Trump ordered emergency pay for Transportation Security Administration agents to ease long security lines, major U.S. airports on Sunday were still urging travelers to arrive hours early — and federal immigration officers brought in to help may not be leaving anytime soon. Trump’s executive order on
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Minor league report: Penguins beat Rocket, Nailers clinch playoff spot
A pair of goals and an assist by forward Avery Hayes led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 3-1 win against the Laval Rocket at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Forward Aidan McDonough also contributed a goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (40-16-6-2). Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 33 saves on 34 shots and
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Arizona reaches 1st Final Four in 25 years with win over Purdue
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue, 79-64, in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final Saturday night. After years of disappointment in March, coach
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Riverhounds make big lead stand in raucous home opener
A clear blue sky, along with a rabid crowd greeted the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. The fans had every intention of celebrating the incredible run that led to the club’s first league championship in November. From fireworks to a banner unveiling, the Steel Army and 4,118 fans
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U.S. wins Pittsburgh Classic again, but WPIAL, Pennsylvania girls dominate
The United States All-Stars have dominated the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic since 2000. Including Saturday, the USA squad is 22-3. The last time Pennsylvania won was a 27-23 victory in 2021. This could have been a win for the Pennsylvania Stars at Peters Township’s AHN Arena if it had some of
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Points galore as East sweeps Cager Classic
The 29th Annual Cager Classic didn’t disappoint with high-scoring outings as the East won both matchups over the West on Saturday night. The East girls won 98-80, and the boys were 103-92 victors. The games featured seniors from Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong and Westmoreland counties. The East girls scored their way
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High school sports scores, schedules for March 28, 2026
High schools Baseball Saturday’s results Nonsection Hampton 6, Valley 2 Softball Saturday’s results Nonsection Crescent (S.C.) 11, West Greene 0 Fairbanks (Ohio) 11, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 7 Pickerington North (Ohio) 15, Yough 7 Sunday’s schedule Class 5A Section 4 Connellsville at Baldwin, 5 p.m. Nonsection Yough vs.
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Pirates farm report for March 28, 2026: Konnor Griffin reaches base 4 times in Indy loss
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-2) dropped a 9-7 decision to St. Paul (Twins). SS Konnor Griffin (.500) was 2 for 3 with an RBI and reached base four times. He had two singles, two walks, a strikeout and scored a run. CF Dominic Fletcher (.375) launched the Indians’ first home run of
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High school roundup for March 28, 2026: Hempfield sweeps South Hills Classic
The Hempfield boys and girls track teams got the season off to a strong start by winning the South Hills Classic on Saturday at Baldwin. Isaiah Bittner (800 meters), Ryan Ewing (1,600), Jonathan Stetchock (3,200), Brayder Ser (110 hurdles, high jump), Xavier Smith (javelin), Owen Fox (pole vault) and the
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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa
HOUSTON — Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points, and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes, 71-59, on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. This will be the sixth trip to the Final Four for
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Brad Keselowski seeks special day at Martinsville for 600th NASCAR Cup start
Brad Keselowski will make his 600th career start Sunday in the Cup Series, a tribute to the adaptability of a 42-year-old who became NASCAR’s first millennial champion in 2012. “It’s a number I never dreamed of,” Keselowski said before practice and qualifying at Martinsville Speedway, the 0.526-mile oval in Southwest
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Penguins struggle without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin in loss to Stars
At some point in the near future, the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to have to adapt to the blunt reality of life without superstar forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Especially since each of them is almost 40 years of age. On Saturday, they got a refresher of how difficult
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Luis Robert Jr. hits 3-run walk-off homer vs. Pirates rookie Hunter Barco, Mets win in 11th inning
Hunter Barco had never earned a save in his college or pro career, but the Pittsburgh Pirates put the rookie left-hander in position to do that by turning to him in extra innings. After getting out of a jam in the 10th inning, Barco gave up a three-run homer to
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Gary Woodland stays in front at Houston chasing 1st win since U.S. Open
HOUSTON — Gary Woodland had to play hard to stay in front Saturday in the Houston Open, and he added a pair of birdies late in his round for a 5-under-par 65 that gave him a one-shot lead over Nicolai Højgaard as he goes for his first win since the
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Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
HOUSTON — A buzzer malfunction caused a delay — a very loud, very unpleasant delay — of about 10 minutes in the first half of the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday night. When the buzzer sounded out of a media timeout with 7:43 left
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Westmoreland athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Natalia Scekeres, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tyler Samide
Natalia Scekeres School: Latrobe Class: Sophomore Sport: Softball Claim to fame: The talented shortstop and quarterback for the flag football team led her teams to some high-scoring wins. She went 2 for 3 with a triple in a 16-1 win over Gateway and had three hits, including a double, triple
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Pysanky, a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating tradition, passed on in Oakmont
Marilan Hovanec Caito, a Pysanky art and instructor for more than 50 years, demonstrated the painting of a Ukrainian egg at the Oakmont Carnegie Library in Oakmont on Saturday. During the demonstration, she completed one egg, from start to finish, while lecturing on the tools, techniques and history of the
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‘No Kings’ rally in Greensburg draws 3,700 participants
A strong dose of opposition to President Donald Trump and his policies permeated a “No Kings” protest at the Westmoreland County Courthouse in Greensburg on Saturday afternoon. It was a part of a day of protests nationwide, said to be the largest since Trump’s second term began. Abby Graham-Pardus, founder
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IUP women’s basketball team routed in NCAA final
The Michigan machine rolls on. IUP’s dream of a national championship in women’s basketball was shattered by a nightmarish outcome in Saturday’s NCAA Division II title game against defending champion Grand Valley State. The bigger, longer and stronger Lakers from Allendale, Mich., outclassed Indiana County’s Crimson Hawks during a 72-49
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Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Tamia West, Highlands’ Jah’mar Wright
Tamia West School: Plum Class: Junior Sport: Flag Football Claim to fame: On Monday, West caught eight passes for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Plum won a nonsection contest against Kiski Area. The next day, West again scored two touchdowns and had a pick-6 in a 35-6
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Thousands march in Pittsburgh to protest Trump administration policies
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area residents took to the streets Saturday as part of a nationwide day of protest. The “No Kings” protests were billed as the largest single day of action since President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. Speakers at the Indivisible Pittsburgh event at the City-County
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Peters Township QB DiLucia wins Willie Thrower Award
Nolan DiLucia’s list of accomplishments as a high school quarterback reads like few others from Southwestern Pennsylvania. · A three-time WPIAL Class 5A finalist and two-time champion (2023, ’25) in three years as a starter at Peters Township. (He was a four-year starter at safety.) · A 39-5 record. ·
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Joseph Sabino Mistick: O’Connor dealing with the tough hand he was dealt
The job ahead for new Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor is to shrink and grow the city at the same time. It is not an impossible task, but it will require toughness. And O’Connor has been dealt a tough hand. The Peduto administration had a checkered record in the business of
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Penguins recall rookie forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Rutger McGroarty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Saturday. In corresponding transactions, the team assigned forward Avery Hayes and Joona Koppanen to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. McGroarty has split the season between the NHL and AHL levels. With the NHL club, he has appeared in 20
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Penguins forward Sidney Crosby sidelined by injury
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby will be scratched because of an undisclosed injury for his team’s game against the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. He has been labeled as “day to day.” Coach Dan Muse announced Crosby’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. Crosby was