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U.S. intel: Hamza bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden, believed deadVideo
The son of former al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Hamza, is believed to be dead, according to U.S. intelligence. The New York Times, quoting unnamed sources on Wednesday, reported Hamza bin Laden had been killed sometime over the past two years. The United States has obtained intelligence that the son...
Pirates minor league report: July 31, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-53) won 6-4 over Toledo (Tigers). RF Kevin Kramer (.262) went 2 for 4 with a fifth-inning solo home run and two runs scored. DH Pablo Reyes (.286 with Indianapolis) was 2 for 3 with a two-run double and two runs. LF Jake Elmore (.352) finished 2 for...
Trump offered Putin U.S. help fighting wildfires, Kremlin says
WASHINGTON — President Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to offer U.S. help fighting Siberian wildfires, the Kremlin said in a statement. The White House has not issued any statement on the call and spokesmen for Trump would not immediately confirm it. White House acknowledges Russia announcement from...
Advocates fret over Trump-backed proposal that could kick 200K Pennsylvanians off food stamps
Human service agencies and advocates for low-income families across Western Pennsylvania are expressing concerns over a Trump administration proposal that threatens to eliminate food stamp benefits for tens of thousands of people in the region. Backed by the White House, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is recommending a proposal that...
Peter Morici: Here’s why the Fed is no longer relevant
As the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, it risks falling victim to its own dominance. For too long, the Fed has been a monastery where 2% inflation, 2% trend growth and the primacy of conventional banking are accepted without sound foundation. The Fed targets 2% inflation as a compromise between...
Peter Frampton, Chicago to headline Pine Township backyard concert
Now in its fifth year, the Celebrity Care Fest concert will once again be held in a sprawling, 10-acre backyard residence in Pine Township on Aug. 9. Peter Frampton as well as the band Chicago are scheduled to perform. Celebrity guests will include Jerome Bettis, Bill Cowher, Joe Manganiello, Will...
Editorial: Disgusting videos show pervasive disrespect
Have people always been this disgusting? In our cameras-everywhere internet age, we seem to be assailed with a lot of things no one wants to know. Not just the “how-is-the-sausage-made” kind of thing. No, this isn’t about incidental disgust — the unpleasantness that happens and we turn away because, hey,...
Brother Norman Hipps: CRNAs deserve official designation in Pa.
Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of student nurse anesthetists, yet Pennsylvania is one of just two states that fail to officially recognize CRNAs in some form. Because there is no “certified registered nurse anesthetist” title under the state’s Professional Nursing Law, CRNAs are recognized only as registered nurses, not as...
Get hooked on some great spots for fly-fishing
Take part in a family fly-fishing adventure and you’ll wake up in some of the country’s most pristine places. Here are five fabulous places to consider: 1. Jackson Hole, Wyo.: For an extraordinary angling experience, consider an overnight trip on the South Fork of the Snake River. On day one,...
Kelly McGillis: ‘Old and fat’ reasons she’s not in ‘Top Gun’ sequelVideo
Unrealistic Hollywood beauty standards may be to blame for “Top Gun” star Kelly McGillis not being asked to appear in the upcoming sequel, the actress suggests. She told “Entertainment Tonight” that those behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” due out next June, likely didn’t reach out to her because she’s “old and...
Pleasant Hills National Night Out parade honors first responders
As police, fire and emergency service vehicles weaved their way through the streets of Pleasant Hills on July 30 in celebration of the annual National Night Out, Ali King, 9, was especially excited to see one officer come through the route: her dad. “I was surprised to see him. It...
Glenfield bridge inspection to impact traffic
Inspection of the Glenfield Street Viaduct bridge over Route 65 and East Beaver Street in Glenfield Borough will occur Thursday through Saturday, weather permitting. According to PennDOT, single-lane restrictions will occur as needed on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day as crews from the Markosky Engineering...
Letter to the editor: The elemental helium crisis
So now we have an “elemental crisis” (not to be confused with a constitutional crisis) of a necessary noble gas: helium. How is this possible? Is it from filling birthday balloons (nope, since the downfall of the Mylar balloon due to environmental issues)? Too many MRI scans being prescribed? Nope,...
Letter to the editor: Natural gas a win for everyone
There were a lot of numbers in the article “Report: Pennsylvania had record year for natural gas production” (July 10, TribLIVE). They all were pretty good, including the fact that the state conducted 36,873 compliance inspections last year. Oversight already is substantial. Regulators are doing their job to keep us...
Letter to the editor: We shouldn’t tolerate ‘the Squad’
I am a man of color; white is still a color, isn’t it? That’s why it appalls me that the four congresspeople who call themselves “the Squad” I believe use their color to promote racism, socialism and hatred toward our country. These four radical liberals should be thrown out of...
Some regatta events will go on this weekend despite canceled festival
The cancellation of Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Regatta didn’t sink plans for all of the weekend’s events. Squonk Opera still will premiere its newest show “Hand to Hand” as planned Saturday in PPG Plaza, Downtown. The American Cancer Society’s Paddlesport Championship, scheduled for Sunday, will happen as well. It will be...
Around town: Fern Hollow to host fishing event for Sewickley-area families
Hello, Sewickley, Fern Hollow Nature Center will host another session of family fishing at Soggy Bottom Lake from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Equipment and bait will be provided at the event, led by certified fishing instructors. Participants will learn how to fish or get help improving their skills. The...
9 grilling mistakes and how to fix themVideo
I love to grill, and barbecue, and I have devoted my career to outdoor cooking for more than two decades. In that time, I’ve seen a lot of mistakes and people tend to make them over and over. So I put together a list of the biggest grilling don’ts and...
Take your stuffed tomatoes to the next level
Named for the hotel where it was invented in Sweden, Hasselbacking is a technique where a vegetable (traditionally potatoes) is partially sliced, accordion style, brushed with butter, sprinkled with bread crumbs and baked. This approach is also great for tomatoes; think of them as leveled-up stuffed tomatoes featuring tons of...
Brawl breaks out between Pirates and Reds. Again.Video
A bench-clearing brawl broke out in the ninth inning Tuesday night when Cincinnati pitcher Amir Garrett sprinted toward the Pittsburgh dugout and swinging fists at Trevor Williams. The Reds and the Pirates have traded tensions since April and both instances have involved Derek Dietrich of the Reds. Tuesday, Keone Kela...
Pirates farm report for July 30, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-53) lost 3-2 to Columbus (Indians). RF Will Craig (.249) hit a walk-off solo home run. It was his 20th homer this season. 2B Kevin Kramer (.259) hit a solo homer in the fourth inning to give the Indians a 2-0 advantage. RHP Dovydas Neverauskas (3-1, 3.82) picked...
Pedestrian killed by train in Hempfield identified as Penn Borough man
A Penn Borough man was hit and killed by an eastbound freight train Tuesday night in Hempfield, according to the Westmoreland County coroner. Thomas R. Brown, 57, was found dead on Norfolk Southern Corp. railroad tracks at about 9:30 p.m. according to the coroner. He was found near the Wegley...
Trump’s spy chief pick, John Ratcliffe, accused of fudging role in ‘Holy Land’ terrorism caseVideo
WASHINGTON — The Republican congressman picked by President Trump to be America’s next intelligence chief is grappling with reports that he embellished his role in a high-profile anti-terrorism case he’s cited as proof of his national security bona fides. At issue is the extent of Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe’s involvement...
George Guido: 40-second play clock ‘most substantial’ new rule in H.S. football
The implementation of a 40-second play clock is the most significant change to high school football this season. It’s one of seven rules revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations and approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. The 40-second clock for the next play will...
Harrison takes another step in year-long battle to tear down blighted buildings
Harrison officials took another step in what apparently will be a yearlong process to demolish blighted buildings. The commissioners Monday approved an agreement with the Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority regarding a state grant to finance those demolitions. Under the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for 2018, Harrison was awarded $500,000...
