Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal, as second U.S. carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war ...

Texas’ Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas on Thursday urged supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico, who is riding a burst of wider attention in ...

Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday — more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push ...

Trump’s refusal to invite all governors to a White House meeting prompts group to back out

The National Governors Association is pulling out of an annual meeting at the White House after President Donald Trump declined to invite two Democratic governors, undercutting one of Washington’s few ...
Opinion

Letter to the editor: When will it be enough?

I have had it! Republicans, Democrats, independents and nonvoters — have we not had enough yet? President Trump and his minions are not just hunting illegal immigrants. The administration is grabbing ...

Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

LONDON — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in ...

Morning Roundup: Monessen teacher found with gun in school; flood watch issued for multiple counties

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Feb. 20: Monessen teacher found with gun in elementary ...

Confidence key as Bubba Chandler tries to win spot in Pirates starting rotation

Bubba Chandler cruised through his first three major league games, earning a four-inning save in his debut and wins in his next two appearances before the Milwaukee Brewers dealt the Pittsburgh ...

Sidney Crosby’s injury spotlights many Olympic hockey debates. Let’s get into all of them

Sidney Crosby’s injury has not yet cost him a game as the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It may not even cost him a game ...

Building the Valley: New Kensington welcomes bigger, gayer Evanly Bakes

New Kensington bakery Evanly Bakes has made a sweet expansion under the slogan “bigger & gayer than ever.” Baker Evan ...

First Call: Aaron Rodgers decision ‘could take months;’ draft analyst questions QB idea for Steelers at No. 21

Friday’s “First Call” tells Pittsburgh what it may not want to hear about Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. One draft ...

Joe Starkey: My unforgettable afternoon with the Miracle on Ice team

The icy glares had long since melted. Herb Brooks was no longer the fiery tyrant of 1980. He was no longer the mad man who’d ...