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On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that because alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, warning labels should be on all alcoholic beverages. Murthy said in an Associated Press article that Americans should be better informed about the link between alcohol and cancer, in particular, noting alcohol consumption...

It takes a mixture of alcohol, dish soap and standard cleaner to remove the greasy, oily residue that forms over the windows of Roger’s Classic Cuts in Clairton, right across from U.S. Steel’s sprawling coke works. Owner Roger Mount believes this slick substance comes from the plant, which spews a...

A series of expected snow squalls is threatening to make the Friday evening commute a little more difficult, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS’ winter weather advisory is forecasting between 1 and 3 inches of snow between now and Saturday morning, and meteorologist Rich Redmond said up to...

People traveling through the Pittsburgh International Airport will be going without their Egg McMuffins. The McDonald’s located in the main terminal of the airport closed. McDonald’s U.S. media relations department did not respond to request for comment. Bob Kerlik, director of public affairs at the airport, said the space will...

The intersection of politics and national security likely played a role in President Joe Biden’s decision to reject the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company, according to experts. The White House announcement Friday morning to halt the nearly $15 billion deal to transfer ownership of the iconic...

With the future of U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley mills murky at best because of President Joe Biden’s decision to block the proposed sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel, observers and industry analysts offered a glimpse of what might happen as both companies decried Biden’s decision. “I don’t think there is any...

President Joe Biden blocking the merger of U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel drew some immediate reactions from across the nation. Here’s some of what’s being said: “Instead of abiding by the law, the process was manipulated to advance President Biden’s political agenda. The President’s statement and order do not present...

Statement from President Joe Biden As I have said many times, steel production—and the steel workers who produce it—are the backbone of our nation. A strong domestically owned and operated steel industry represents an essential national security priority and is critical for resilient supply chains. That is because steel powers...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Jan. 3: Beaver County man accused of leading police chase, fighting officer A Beaver County man is in custody after Pennsylvania State Police said he led them in a vehicle chase in Industry Borough and attacked an officer...

The U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works Clairton plant in Clairton is shown on Feb. 26, 2024. by JACK TROY...

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When Colin Clarke attends Steelers games on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, the counterterrorism expert could be forgiven for thinking in terms of targets as much as touchdowns. Entering large events at “soft targets” — places like football stadiums or convention centers where violent criminals work to exploit crowds and the barriers...

The United Steelworkers say they’re unmoved by Nippon Steel’s latest efforts to win their support for the Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel. A source familiar with Nippon’s decision making confirmed the contents of a last-minute proposal sent to the White House and initially reported by the...

An Army veteran formerly from Upper St. Clair has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly trying to support the terrorist group Hezbollah and lying to the FBI about his involvement with the organization, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh. The three-count indictment handed down against...

Jeremi Sensky described his feelings Thursday after barely surviving the terrorist who mowed down people in a pick-up truck in New Orleans early New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring 30 others. “I’m just happy to be alive,” is how Sensky of Canonsburg described his feelings to CNN’s Anderson Cooper...

You can see a solar eclipse in Presque Isle this year. Unfortunately, it’ll be a partial eclipse. And it will require some travel, because it will be in Presque Isle, Maine, rather than the one in Erie. While the Erie area was the epicenter for local looks at the total...

Western Pennsylvanians woke up to a blanket of white this morning. Jeff Verszyla, meteorologist for WTAE, said a round of widespread snow showers will move across the area for the Friday morning commute. Before 5 a.m., a winter weather advisory for Allegheny County was issued by the National Weather Service....

After almost 12 years as the executive presbyter for the Redstone Presbytery, the Rev. Richard “Skip” Noftzger Jr. has retired. The executive presbyter oversaw 65 Presbyterian churches in four counties. Noftzger had been in ministry 28 years and in addition to administrative duties at two universities. “I feel good about...

A Canonsburg man was among those injured when a man drove a truck around a police blockade and into a crowd of revelers during New Year’s celebrations early Wednesday morning in New Orleans. A family member said Jeremi Sensky, 51, was hurt in what authorities termed a terrorist attack by...

While lots of folks will watch the traditional ball drop in New York’s Times Square tonight to ring in the new year, Pennsylvanians will have the chance to watch some unique twists on the tradition. Here are a few examples: Pittsburgh The city will host its annual Highmark First Night...

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As Jessie Duda fought through traumatic brain injuries caused by a post-prom car crash, doctors told the Fayette County native she may never be able to ski again. But about 2½ years later, Duda will travel to Kazakhstan to compete against athletes ages 14 to 19 from across the world...

Pittsburgh is set to host its 31st New Year’s Eve party Tuesday. As the calendar turns to 2025, the city will ring in the new year at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, a six-hour, arts-focused community celebration that offers free and ticketed events. A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, festivities...

For those whose New Year’s resolution is to get in better shape or just do more outdoor activities, the state has the ideal way to ring in the new year. Guided hikes are scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh, Laurel Hill State Park in Somerset...

Editor’s note: One-fourth of the way through this century, TribLive is looking ahead to the next 25 years, using the events of the past 25 as a roadmap of what possibly is to come. This installment of the occasional series looks at politics. In late December 2000, America waited for...