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US-Canada border to remain closed for another 30 days, Trudeau says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that Canada and the United States had agreed to keep their border closed for all nonessential travel for another 30 days. “Canada and the United States have agreed to extend by another 30 days the border measures that are currently in place,” Trudeau...
Mock NFL Draft predicts Steelers take Wisconsin RB Jonathan TaylorVideo
The only quarterback who definitely won’t fall Thursday night in prime time is Joe Burrow. Burrow’s is the first name we will hear regardless if the Bengals select him or a team such as the Dolphins pays a king’s ransom for the first overall pick. The situation remains fluid for...
Hong Kong police arrest at least 14 opposition activists
Hong Kong police arrested at least 14 opposition activists Saturday for allegedly holding unlawful protests last year, the South China Morning Post reported. Former lawmakers Martin Lee, Albert Ho and Leung Kwok-hung were among those arrested, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified legal sources. Police also arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai,...
Report: Tua Tagovailoa had lowest Wonderlic score among 2020 QB prospects
The Athletic’s Bob McGinn reports that ex-Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scored a woeful 13 on the Wonderlic test, administered by the NFL to draft prospects before the draft. Among the other first-round prospects, McGinn reported that LSU’s Jake Burrow scored a 34, Utah State’s Jordan Love got a 27...
Draft capsule: Bengals changing face of franchise with 1st pickVideo
1. CINCINNATI (2-14) LAST SEASON: Bengals matched franchise mark for worst record in coach Zac Taylor’s first season. Winless at midseason, they started quest for next QB by benching Andy Dalton for three games in failed move to rookie Ryan Finley. Offensive line was again huge problem, and defense was...
Former Treasury Secretary, Alcoa head Paul O’Neill dies at Pittsburgh home at age 84
Paul O’Neill wasn’t the type to put on airs. The plain-speaking former Treasury secretary and retired head of aluminum giant Alcoa was as comfortable in a corporate board room as he was donning blue jeans and hiking several blocks from his home in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood to have breakfast with...
Sounding off: A covid-19 tax will be coming to Pennsylvania
Does anybody remember the Johnstown Flood of 1936? Yeah, me neither. But do you know that in 1936, Pennsylvania enacted a “temporary” liquor tax in order to help pay for the damages caused by that flood? At the time, it was 10%; today, it is 18%. Fast-forward to 2020 and...
State Rep. Bob Brooks: Getting Pa. to work while dealing with coronavirus
During the early stages of the highly contagious coronavirus, we had little statistical information, but there was much concern over hospital space for treatment and the loss of lives. Health officials here and abroad are continuing to work to track and contain the pandemic. Our government has tried to slow...
Letter to the editor: Safer ways to exercise religious freedom
I would like to thank those who choose to exercise their religious freedom by attending services at their church. Thank you for potentially exposing yourselves to covid-19 and possibly passing it on to family, friends, co-workers and others. Thank you for likely extending stay-at-home orders and increasing the number of...
Coronavirus infections could be much more widespread than believed, California study suggests
In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak has squelched daily life in America, researchers have struggled to assess the true spread of the virus. But initial results from a Northern California study on coronavirus antibodies suggest it has circulated much more widely than previously thought, according to a report released...
Letter to the editor: Cyber charter schools help children thrive
If public charter school choice wasn’t an option, my son would have been left behind. Prior to his kindergarten year, we moved into a good school district excited about the opportunity to offer him the best. But instead, my son became a “number” and quickly began to dread going to...
Letter to the editor: WQED aids learning during covid-19 pandemic
WQED, known worldwide as “Mister Rogers’ station,” was the nation’s first community-supported education television station. Today WQED and Pennsylvania’s six other PBS stations are bringing instructional programming to 12.4 million people across the state during this pandemic. These emergency at-home learning services for students, families, teachers and school systems are...
Letter to the editor: Farmers will keep safe milk available
On behalf of the 10,000 dairy farm families that I have the privilege to represent, I want to acknowledge how difficult this time is for everyone. Our prayers are especially with those families whose health has been affected by the coronavirus. Our dairy farm families are committed to providing wholesome...
The Stroller, April 18, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....
Tull continues virtual screenings
The Tull Family Theater continues to provide at-home movie screenings through their virtual screening room. According to a news release, films, including top films of the year, arrive daily on the nonprofit’s website, www.thetullfamilytheater.org. Theater staff is available to walk patrons through the steps. Email hello@thetullfamilytheater.org, leave your contact number,...
Joe Buck turns down $1 million to provide play-by-play for porn websiteVideo
Several weeks ago, Joe Buck offered to do play-by-play on any video sent his way to help keep his broadcasting skills sharp during the sports shutdown. Since then, his Twitter followers have been able to hear his distinctive voice calling such events as toddlers kicking a beach ball, beer pong,...
‘Live Free or Die:’ Protesters march against California stay-at-home rules in Huntington Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A group of more than 100 protesters converged on Huntington Beach on Friday in a demonstration against California’s coronavirus stay-at-home rules, part of a series of national demonstration organized by conservative groups. The protesters — some with Trump banners and American flags — mostly were not...
Ex-Duquesne corner Harrison-Ducros might hear name called in NFL DraftVideo
Duquesne hasn’t had a player taken in the NFL Draft since 1951. Only one Duke has played in a regular-season NFL game since 1953: undrafted free agent defensive back Leigh Bodden, who played parts of eight seasons, the last with New England in 2011. History isn’t the only obstacle cornerback...
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz attracts attention over office spending
WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz might be subject to even more scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee after a Politico report disclosed that he has paid more than $184,000 in office rent to a friend, who is also a donor, legal client and adviser, a revelation that could trigger an...
More questions over China’s virus response as Wuhan death tally revised sharply upward
WASHINGTON — The United States, Germany and France have questioned Beijing’s response to the coronavirus as Chinese authorities announced a large jump in the official number of fatalities in Wuhan, the original epicenter of the outbreak. Earlier on Friday, China revised the number of virus-related fatalities in the central city...
Lou Weiss: In memory of ‘Freddie’ the garbage collector, the first city worker taken by covid-19
I lost my garbageman this past Wednesday. While his name hasn’t been officially released from the Pittsburgh Department of Environmental Services, word is that he was the first covid-19 related fatality of a public employee in the city. I’ll call him “Freddie” for now. Not knowing his last name, I...
Sewickley fire department, St. Stephen’s to spread community cheer
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Sewickley, with members of Cochran Hose Company, will caravan through Sewickley at 1 p.m. Saturday. The group hopes to spread joy while driving through the Village, waving to people in their homes and on their porches. The church discourages residents from congregating....
WPIAL Top 10: Longest basketball playoff streaks
Here are lists of the Top 10 schools with the longest WPIAL basketball playoff streaks: Boys School, Playoff streak, Years covered 1. Monessen, 39, 1982-2020 2. Blackhawk, 31, 1984-2014 3t. Aliquippa, 24, 1997-2020 3t. Chartiers Valley, 24, 1994-2017 5. Penn Hills, 22, 1980-2001 6. Sewickley Academy, 20, 2001-20 7. Jeannette,...
Dr. Joseph Answine: Nurse anesthetists’ role
We can agree that all medical personnel should be utilized to fight the covid-19 pandemic. However, this is not the time for nurse anesthetists to push a long-fought personal agenda, which is independent practice separating the physician from the patient during the highly complicated and risky period while under anesthesia...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slams feds for ‘passing the buck’ on coronavirus
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed the federal government for “passing the buck” amid the coronavirus crisis — and President Donald Trump wasted no time in hitting him back for “complaining.” Cuomo accused Congress and President Donald Trump of ignoring the financial needs of hard-hit state governments...
