I don’t understand tariffs. I know they encourage Americans to buy American products, but are they also like when a church has a flea market and charges sellers $25 to sell their goods? The vendors don’t pass the charge to the customers. When a vendor asks 50 cents for an item, the customer still says, “Will you take a quarter?’ The $25 just lowers ...

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people including a child and wounding dozens, officials said Thursday.

A truck carrying a massive load of 153 tons of steel will wind its way through Western Pennsylvania on Thursday, slowing traffic on major arteries from Allegheny County to Columbiana County, Ohio.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” stage, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Thursday while on a visit to the Islamic Republic.

LOS ANGELES — Erik and Lyle Menendez could learn this week whether they’ll get reduced sentences — and the chance for freedom — nearly 30 years after they were convicted of murdering their parents.

Pittsburgh International Airport is making changes to its security checkpoints.

Two people were found dead in separate incidents Wednesday — one in Butler County, the other in Beaver County, the Pennsylvania State Police report.

This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using real eggs for hunts may seem harmless, but these practices often lead to neglect and suffering. Instead, try reusable eggs and plant-based treats that everyone can enjoy.

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 17:

Thursday’s “First Call” has a story regarding the Baltimore Ravens chirping about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive game plan. Aaron Rodgers continues to be noncommittal toward the Steelers.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are plodding toward the end of the season. The Pirates are limping out of the gate. And the Steelers’ situation continues to be the butt of jokes across the NFL.

Imagine for a moment having your whole life derailed by a traffic ticket.

A long-awaited update of Latrobe’s Amtrak station is expected to get underway in the weeks ahead.

In the first podcast episode of our annual NFL Draft preview series, we focus on the quarterback position.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers

More than 200 people filled a Swissvale church basement Wednesday night for a town hall featuring what organizers called two stand-ins for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick.

Students and parents flocked to Trafford Elementary School April 5 to celebrate completion of a new $255,000 playground.

It’s probably an understatement to say that Luca Bertucci had some strong motivation to raise money for cancer research funding.

A familiar, if not attractive, sight to motorists on the New Kensington Bridge soon will be gone.

One might argue Karl Marx was mistaken; it’s not, as Marx predicted, oppressed workers who are smashing capitalism, but bored billionaires. “Move fast and break things,” the guiding principle of Facebook, was adopted by billionaires across business and financial sectors.

From festivals to fishing derbies, concerts to camps — there’s something for everyone!

From metal fish to mosaic tiles to a Victorian doorknob, every bauble in Bill Godfrey’s garden was either a roadside find or dropped at his door by friends and strangers.

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-8) walked off Toledo (Tigers), 5-4, in 12 innings. C Shawn Ross (.400) roped the game-winning single to score Alika Williams and finished 2 for 5. RHP David Bednar (0.00) struck out two in an inning of work. It was his fifth straight scoreless appearance since being sent to Triple-A. He has allowed one hit, walked none and struck ...

The brooms are out and ready to be used Thursday for the two WPIAL Class 6A baseball leaders.