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Gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano, who staunchly opposes abortion rights, has previously called the issue a "distraction." But in a conference call with abortion-rights foes last week, he said those opposed to reproductive choice could "achieve most of our desires" by winning this fall.
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The egg masses look like a lump of mud and can be found almost anywhere, but experts say they particularly enjoy rusty metal surfaces.
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Governors races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections. But this fall, which candidate wins a state's top executive post could be pivotal for the nation’s political future. -
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A group Republican lawmakers is pushing for legislation to limit how public schools teach topics on gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms.
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U.S. House Majority Leader, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) highlighted Pittsburgh fast work to repair the Fern Hollow Bridge this year as an example of the broad funding commitments Democrats in Congress have made over the past year to tackle a variety of problems, including infrastructure repairs, microchip manufacturing, climate change and health care costs.
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The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, Dr. Mehmet Oz, has released his health records as he maneuvers to keep questions about Democratic rival John Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke front and center.
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Leaders from over 30 countries met Thursday in Pittsburgh to discuss ways to reduce carbon dioxide and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions in everything from steelmaking to trucking.
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Mitch Trubisky's starting job is safe. Following a loss to the Cleveland Browns, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he has no plans to make any lineup changes and that includes at quarterback. Trubisky had some nice moments, but just not enough of them in Pittsburgh's 29-17 loss.
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National Republicans come to the Monongahela Valley this morning for the formal rollout of what they are calling their "Commitment to America," an election-season message that offers few policy specifics but plenty of red meat in the culture wars.
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Hi View Gardens, purchased by PNC in 2018, suffered years of decline before its low-income tenants rallied to demand improvements. Now they have management’s ear — but the bank plans to sell.
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The combination won’t make symptoms worse, according to one Pa. physician.
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The Carnegie International is Pittsburgh’s biggest art show, its longest-running, and, in fact, the oldest such show in North America. The 58th edition, which opens Sept. 24, is titled “Is it morning for you yet?” Among the new pieces in the Carnegie Museum of Art show are two with deep ties to Pittsburgh itself.
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Democrats in Pennsylvania who've long blamed their party’s legislative minorities on Republican gerrymandering are about to find out whether friendlier district maps will edge them closer to retaking control of the House and Senate.
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Anti-abortion activists gathered to rally for more restrictions to the procedure this week. The The Wolf administration and a few Democrats pushed back by pointing out abortion is still legal.
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A sculptor, spoken-word artist and activist, german won one of two 2022 Heinz Awards for the Arts, which includes a $250,000 cash prize
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