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After Biden visit, administration officials descend on Western Pa. in advance of Tuesday's primary

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The president and his administration are making Pennsylvania a top priority in the fall election.

Friday, Apr 19

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Opening statements set for Monday in Trump's hush money case after judge rejects latest bid to delay

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A full jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president a step closer to opening statements

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Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward

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Final House approval could come this weekend, when the package would be sent to the Senate.

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Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike

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But the indecisive outcome of weeks of tensions — which included an alleged Israeli strike that killed two Iranian generals, an unprecedented Iranian missile barrage on Israel and the apparent Israeli strike early Friday in the heart of…

Allegheny County election officials make final preparations ahead of Tuesday's primary

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Officials with the county election division said the primary should go smoothly, reporting fully staffed polling locations and successful operations at staffed ballot drop-off sites county-wide.

Thursday, Apr 18

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U.S. and U.K. issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel

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Several measures introduced and passed in the House and the Senate seek to publicly condemn Iran and punish the Islamic Republic financially.

Shapiro aims to eliminate waiting list for services for adults with intellectual disabilities

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and his top human services official say the administration has a plan to end a waiting list of thousands of families who are considered to be in dire need of help for an intellectually disabled adult relative

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Flying Scooter's Amelia Project aims to train next generation of Pittsburgh filmmakers

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“Let’s build them up, train them here and let them blossom.”

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‘We need to act’: Innamorato unveils results of resident survey, action plan to improve Allegheny County government

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Administration will offer discounts on transit fares for low-income riders, along with plans to address homelessness, climate, mental health, and other areas

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Biden pledges to keep U.S. Steel in American hands in Pittsburgh speech touting his economic record

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“It should remain a totally American company — American owned, American operated, by American union steelworkers,” Mr. Biden said of U.S. Steel. “And that’s going to happen. I promise you.”

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Democratic Pa. lawmaker votes by proxy after arrest warrant issued for him, triggering Republican ire

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Status of Pa. lawmaker who is subject of arrest warrant stirs arguments in state House

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Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Mayorkas without a trial

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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he's focused on the mission of his department while Republicans focus on his impeachment

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Police seeking arrest of Pennsylvania state lawmaker for allegedly violating restraining order

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Philadelphia police say they've issued an arrest warrant for a state lawmaker for violating a restraining order

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High school baseball notebook: Rainouts taking toll on pitching staffs

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All of the rain lately has made for one of the wettest Aprils ever in the Pittsburgh area, according to the National Weather Service. The poor weather also is putting a strain on many high school baseball pitching staffs, according to…

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Steelworkers union headquarters to be backdrop for Biden economic speech

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President Joe Biden sided with the union and said it was “vital” that U.S. Steel remain an American-owned company.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump

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The justices heard arguments over the charge of obstruction of an official proceeding in the case of Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer who has been indicted for his role in disrupting Congress’ certification of Joe…

West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says

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A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools

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Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose

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A barge operator believes it has found a sunken barge in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that broke loose and floated away during weekend flooding

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Monday, Apr 15

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World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine

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The aid will go to food, water, medicines and other urgent needs, he said, without providing a specific timeline.

Israeli military renews warnings to Palestinians not to return to war-torn northern Gaza

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were driven from the north after Israeli forces first launched their offensive there soon after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel.

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Fetterman says U.S. should stand with Israel if it retaliates against Iranian attack

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“We should follow and have Israel's back in this situation,” the senator said on CNN.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Among Pa. attorney general candidates, Philadelphia crime woes are a springboard for exploring issues

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The political firestorm surrounding the law enforcement policies of progressive Democratic Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has served as a platform for candidates to lay out how they’ll handle the attorney general job, should…

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Western Pa. lawmakers stand with Israel in advance of Iran attack

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Israel drew bipartisan backing after Iran fired missiles and drones against the Jewish state.

Saturday, Apr 13

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Biden will meet with his national security team as U.S. pledges 'support' for Israel against Iran

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Biden boarded the presidential helicopter from a park near his house in Rehoboth Beach, Del., to return to Washington on Saturday afternoon shortly before Israeli officials confirmed that they had detected drones being launched toward…

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Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack

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ran has promised to retaliate against Israel, and President Joe Biden cut short a weekend trip to his beach house in Delaware to return to the White House and monitor the situation.

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A Democratic committee seeks to win control of the Pa. legislature for redistricting

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“The results of the elections in the coming months will have far-reaching consequences for years to come,” former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says.