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Stepfather of dead Indiana County toddler charged with criminal homicide

2013-05-20 16:19:53

Juan Raul Campbell also faces charges including aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child in the death of Malachi Patterson.


Nebraska, federal authorities form task force to investigate Monroeville native's death

2013-05-20 15:05:27

The task force with investigate any connection of the slayings of Roger Brumback and Mary Brumback and two fatal stabbings in 2008.


Eat'n Park to open Hello Bistro near Market Square

2013-05-20 14:45:09

The sandwich-and-soup restaurant will open in the former McDonald's site at Wood Street and Forbes Avenue, in Downtown Pittsburgh.


Ex-Charleroi pastor charged with possession of child pornography

2013-05-20 14:18:47

Catholic Bishop David Zubik suspended David Dzermejko three years ago after allegations that he abused boys. Prosecutors just filed charges.


Freeport Road construction in Aspinwall, O'Hara and Pittsburgh to restrict traffic

2013-05-20 13:49:27

The restriction begins tonight from Western Avenue in Aspinwall to the Route 28 Blawnox interchange in O'Hara.


PennDOT, Pittsburgh police check drivers for seat belts on South Side

PennDOT, Pittsburgh police check drivers for seat belts on South Side

2013-05-20 11:26:40

A check of drivers on the South Side marked the kickoff of another round of the "click it or ticket" campaign to push seat belt use.


Pittsburgh's U.S. Attorney urges employers to hire ex-offenders

2013-05-20 11:13:42

U.S. Attorney David Hickton said hiring felons after they have served their sentences would reduce the chance theey commit crimes again.


Meet Pittsburgh's next mayor

Meet Pittsburgh's next mayor

2013-05-20 10:44:10

The Post-Gazette photo staff tells the story, via pictures, of the race to be Pittsburgh's next mayor.


Long-term restrictions begin tonight on Route 65

2013-05-20 07:23:51

Five miles of the highway will be resurfaced in Emsworth, Ben Avon, Avalon and Bellevue.


Liberty Bridge inspections may slow traffic

2013-05-20 07:20:22

Continuing inspection of the bridge may cause lane closures and traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays through June 14.


Seeking flair, Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion

2013-05-20 00:29:36

The deal would allow a Web pioneer to make a headlong rush into social media.


Banks slow to repay loan relief

2013-05-20 00:29:11

Banks have paid less than half the $5.7 billion in cash owed to troubled homeowners under nearly 30 settlements brokered by the government.


Lower steel plant assessments hurt school budgets

2013-05-20 00:25:35

Appeals make it difficult for school districts to keep real estate tax revenue.


Proposal to lower DUI limit is facing a long road

2013-05-20 00:19:10

If history is the judge, it will be quite a while, if ever, before the standard for drunk driving drops from .08 to .05 in blood alcohol.


Pennsylvania bridges better, but still need work

Pennsylvania bridges better, but still need work

2013-05-20 00:18:05

Across the state and in the region, a bad bridge situation has gotten better in recent years.


Obituary: Dean Jeffries / Customizer of race cars, hot rods

2013-05-20 00:14:22

His creations were featured in dozens of movies that celebrated cars, including "Bikini Beach" (1964) and "The Blues Brothers" (1980).


Obituary: Joseph Farman / Discoverer of Antarctic ozone hole

2013-05-20 00:13:42

The British researcher studied atmospheric changes.


Stargazing: Stunning twilight conjunction

2013-05-20 00:12:38

Later this week, Jupiter will join Venus and Mercury in a tight triangle 35 minutes after sunset.


Health Happenings

2013-05-20 00:12:25

The Pittsburgh Mercy Health System is holding an online auction from 9 a.m. June 1 to 9 p.m. June 16.


Mom: Disney show 'Jessie' ridicules kids with celiac disease

Mom: Disney show 'Jessie' ridicules kids with celiac disease

2013-05-20 00:12:21

An Ohio Township mother, whose children require a gluten-free diet, started a petition against the Disney Channel show.


North Korea fires short-range missile again

2013-05-20 00:11:26

South Korea condemned the North's provocations and urged it to accept a proposal for dialogue.


Many yet to make tax-exempt case to Allegheny County

2013-05-20 00:10:57

Two-thirds of the county's charitable nonprofits have responded to the county's query, but many want more time.


Pakistan army chief meets incoming prime minister

2013-05-20 00:10:18

The military described the meeting between Gen. Ashfaq Kayani and Nawaz Sharif as a show of support for stronger democracy.


Diabetic foot problems are one of the most serious complications of the disease

Diabetic foot problems are one of the most serious complications of the disease

2013-05-20 00:10:12

Foot problems for people with diabetes are costly: more than $80 billion a year, or one-third of the health costs of diabetes in the U.S.


Obituary: John LaMontaine / Pulitzer Prize-winning composer

2013-05-20 00:10:04

His compositions included the orchestral music for John F. Kennedy's presidential inauguration in 1961.


Syrian troops attack rebel stronghold

2013-05-20 00:09:51

The opposition said fighters from Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group allied with the Syrian government, are taking part in the siege.


Records offer rare insight into government's leak probe

2013-05-20 00:08:40

Investigators used security badge access records to track a Fox News reporter's comings and goings from the State Department.


An answer for peanut allergies may be in the pipeline at UPMC

An answer for peanut allergies may be in the pipeline at UPMC

2013-05-20 00:08:01

Children's Hospital is taking part in a worldwide study that tries to desensitize youngsters allergic to peanuts by wearing a patch.


Coaches go to bat for Pitch for Hope

2013-05-20 00:06:48

Coaches for the Pittsburgh baseball team will conduct a baseball clinic June 30 as part of a fundraiser for Glimmer of Hope.


Israeli touts interim deal with Palestinians

2013-05-20 00:04:06

Finance Minister Yair Lapid's assessment was delivered in an interview just days before the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.


White House adviser blasts IRS, says legal questions 'irrelevant'

2013-05-20 00:03:54

Dan Pfeiffer says the tax agency's actions against some conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status were wrong and unjustifiable.


Motorcycle safety pitched at PNC Park

2013-05-20 00:03:41

The Greater Pittsburgh Motorcycle Safety Council held a safety awareness event Sunday outside of PNC Park.


World briefs (5/20/13)

2013-05-20 00:02:49

Premier Li Keqiang met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.


National briefs (5/20/13)

2013-05-20 00:02:05

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy used dire language to describe traffic troubles for the work week ahead after train derailment.


Homicide charges expected in death of Pittsburgh-region toddler

2013-05-19 21:41:25

The Blairsville boy died from injuries sustained in suspected child abuse; his stepfather to be charged with homicide.


U.S.-Russian Diplomacy, With a Personal Touch

2013-05-19 18:03:56

WASHINGTON -- When Russia's foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, clashed over Syria last year with Hillary Rodham Clinton, then the secretary


Americas Coalition Puts Marijuana Legalization Up for Discussion

2013-05-19 18:03:44

Correction Appended


Afghanistan Hit by Wave of Violence

2013-05-19 18:03:30

KABUL, Afghanistan -- A spate of violence across Afghanistan has claimed the lives of nearly two dozen Afghan police officers and civilians


Disputed Election Sends Malaysian Politician Back to Fight on the Streets

2013-05-19 18:03:17

KUANTAN, Malaysia -- Not long ago he was flirting with the idea of semiretirement, maybe a teaching job at an American university. But now A


A Prison Site's Future Stirs Up the Ghosts of Its Notorious Past

2013-05-19 18:03:03

MAZE, Northern Ireland -- On a quiet country road south of Belfast, only the sudden appearance of a watchtower and portions of walls offer a


On Hong Kong Shelves, Illicit Dirt on China's Elite

2013-05-19 18:02:50

HONG KONG -- Visitors from mainland China climb the narrow stairs to a cramped room here filled with forbidden delights: shelves of scandal-


North Korea Again Fires Short-Range Projectile

2013-05-19 18:02:38

SEOUL -- North Korea launched a short-range projectile into waters off its east coast on Sunday, as South Korea condemned the North's provoc


After Decades of Neglect, Pakistan Rusts in Its Tracks

2013-05-19 18:02:24

RUK, Pakistan -- Resplendent in his gleaming white uniform and peaked cap, jacket buttons tugging his plump girth, the stationmaster stood a


Assassination Shakes New Round of Voting in Pakistan

2013-05-19 18:02:11

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Voters in an upscale district of Karachi turned out in low numbers on Sunday for a repeat of the parliamentary electi


Syrian Army and Hezbollah Advance Into Key Rebel City

2013-05-19 18:01:58

BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Syrian government forces backed by Lebanese fighters from the militant group Hezbollah pushed Sunday into parts of a stra


With Consensus and Money, State Takes on Mental Health Care

2013-05-19 18:01:45

SAN ANTONIO -- Ray Gutierrez's green eyes twinkle and his cheeks dimple with a shy smile when he looks across the table at Evita Morin, the


Kenneth Waltz, Foreign-Relations Expert, Dies at 88

2013-05-19 18:01:32

Kenneth N. Waltz, a pre-eminent thinker on international relations who was known for his contrarian, debate-provoking ideas, not least his v


Distortions That Still Require Decisive Action

2013-05-19 18:01:19

WASHINGTON -- Here is the White House view of the current trilogy of so-called scandals: Republicans are trying to destroy President Barack


U.S. Campuses Wrestle With Safety Perceptions

2013-05-19 18:01:06

HONG KONG -- The Boston Marathon bombings last month hit the home of some of the world's greatest universities. As the terror and violence p


Joseph Farman, 82, Is Dead; Discovered Ozone Hole

2013-05-19 18:00:51

Joseph Farman, a British researcher whose single-minded and at times officially derided study of atmospheric changes in the Antarctic establ


Clairton High School robotics team gets into national quarterfinals

2013-05-19 17:05:07

The Clairton robotics team made it to the final eight in the nation.


IRS office in Cincinnati had its issues

2013-05-19 00:49:51

Interviews paint a more muddled picture of an understaffed outpost where the alleged targeting of Tea Party groups is said to have happened.


Key Ravenstahl aide may leave post early

2013-05-19 00:27:00

Paul McKrell, a member of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's inner circle, is interviewing for a job in Ireland.


GED success stories take long time to happen, but they do

GED success stories take long time to happen, but they do

2013-05-19 00:25:10

Three men have all either earned their GED, or are studying for it at the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Their paths are different.


Meghan Wilson's impossible dream to be doctor comes true

Meghan Wilson's impossible dream to be doctor comes true

2013-05-19 00:23:07

A 1996 skiing accident left Meghan Wilson with quadriplegia. On Monday, she'll graduate from Pitt's School of Medicine with an M.D./Ph.D.


National briefs: Car plows into parade in Virginia

2013-05-19 00:20:49

Up to 60 people were injured in a small Virginia mountain town near the Tennessee border.


Meghan Wilson's story inspires others

2013-05-19 00:20:22

Officials offer accolades to her for overcoming challenges of quadriplegia to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.


Harrisburg woes play big role in city's mayoral race

Harrisburg woes play big role in city's mayoral race

2013-05-19 00:20:08

Mayor Linda Thompson's biggest enemies in a battle against three Democratic challengers may just be her sharp tongue and quick temper.


The Fortunate 50: Top execs in region averaged $6.7 million in 2012

The Fortunate 50: Top execs in region averaged $6.7 million in 2012

2013-05-19 00:19:55

For the third year, Mylan's Robert Coury is the Pittsburgh region's top paid executive: $28 million, up 31 percent from last year.


Last-minute fortune seekers purchase Powerball tickets

2013-05-19 00:17:19

The chances of winning the estimated $600 million prize remain astronomically low: 1 in 175.2 million.


Assad warns U.S. to avoid interfering in Syria politics

2013-05-19 00:16:52

The Syrian leader says in a newspaper interview that he will not step down, as has been demanded by those trying to overthrow his regime.


Effort to strengthen Afghan law on women's rights may backfire

2013-05-19 00:15:04

A measure to bolster a law to protect women has been withdrawn from consideration by the Afghan parliament.


Primary 2013: Pittsburgh mayoral contenders spend final days 'mobilizing'

2013-05-19 00:11:55

With primary day fast approaching, the candidates for mayor are hitting the ground running, hoping to secure much-sought-after votes.


Funding for GED drops, but more need diplomas

Funding for GED drops, but more need diplomas

2013-05-19 00:10:41

Funding has shrunk for GED instruction and literacy programs as more people sign up and the test is revised.


Choose Wagner ... and other qualified candidates on Tuesday

2013-05-19 00:10:41

The Post-Gazette editorial board recaps its 18 endorsements for the May 21 primary, leading off with Jack Wagner for mayor of Pittsburgh.


Pennsylvania education standards running into resistance

2013-05-19 00:10:00

A new set of educational standards based on Common Core has run into late-in-the-game opposition along unusual political lines.


Being an immigrant in U.S. can be unhealthy

2013-05-19 00:08:36

Mortality research shows the longer immigrants live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease and other serious illnesses.


Obama to address security measures

2013-05-19 00:08:23

The president will tell how he intends to bring his counterterrorism policies in line with the legal framework he promised.


Male role models focus of black leadership group

Male role models focus of black leadership group

2013-05-19 00:08:19

The Black Male Leadership Development Institute graduated 52 teens, who learned about leadership, character and college preparation.


Pennsylvania landowners can get cash on spot for mineral rights

2013-05-19 00:05:52

The companies represent varied investors and bring a level of speculation typically found on Wall Street to the farmlands.


World briefs: Drone raid kills four militants

2013-05-19 00:05:39

A suspected U.S. air attack targets an al-Qaida-linked group in southern Yemen.


Some states seek alternative to GED

2013-05-19 00:03:47

While the test has always been revised every decade or so, this latest version is more challenging and more expensive.


France's Hollande signs gay marriage bill into law

2013-05-19 00:03:06

France is the 14th country to legalize gay marriage. In the United States, Washington, D.C., and 12 states have legalized same-sex marriage.


S. Korea: N. Korea fires three missiles into the sea

2013-05-19 00:02:26

Missiles were fired away from the South, testing the tentative calm that has emerged on the Korean peninsula after last month's tensions.


Trail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twist

Trail to Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral primary began with a twist

2013-05-19 00:02:23

The Pittsburgh mayoral race attracted a shifting cast of characters, including longtime politicians and a political neophyte.


IRS ignored complaints on spending by big tax-exempt groups

2013-05-19 00:01:59

During the same period, the agency singled out dozens of Tea Party-inspired groups that had applied for IRS recognition.


Two men arrested in fatal shooting of Knoxville man

2013-05-18 22:12:32

Rayshon Shields, 21, and Khamal Fooks, 18, were arrested Friday night and charged with the shooting of 54-year-old Roger Griffin.


Shooting leaves 20-year-old Uniontown man dead

2013-05-18 18:06:03

The man was shot after 3 a.m. near the intersection of Searight Avenue and Dunlap Street.


Hollande Signs French Gay Marriage Law

2013-05-18 18:05:16

PARIS -- The rush toward France's first same-sex marriage officially began Saturday morning, after President François Hollande signed


Pressured, China Measures Its Impact in Myanmar

2013-05-18 18:05:02

MADAY ISLAND, Myanmar -- The pipelines are finished. The oil storage tanks gleam in the tropical sun. The deep-sea port set in jade-colored


North Korea Reportedly Launches Short-Range Missiles

2013-05-18 18:04:49

SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea launched three short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean Defense


Syria's Assad, in an Interview, Suggests Peace Talks Are Unlikely to Succeed

2013-05-18 18:04:34

BEIRUT, Lebanon -- President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, in a rare interview with a foreign newspaper, appeared to dismiss the possibility of


Effort to Strengthen an Afghan Law on Women May Backfire

2013-05-18 18:04:19

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Even with some legal protections in place, Afghan women, and sometimes even little girls, can be sold to pay family de


Subpoena for Head of Benghazi Panel

2013-05-18 18:04:06

The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday issued a subpoena to the chairman of the independent panel tha


Scandal Involving Gifts and Theft Charges Complicates Politics in Virginia

2013-05-18 18:03:53

RICHMOND, Va. -- A celebrated chef. A political donor with a private jet to lend and a product to pitch. The state's top two elected officia


Haunting Relic of History, Slave Cabin Gets a Museum Home in Washington

2013-05-18 18:03:40

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. -- The floors creaked. The walls swayed in a strong breeze. Rot and termites had destroyed parts of the rickety structur


Confusion and Staff Troubles Rife at I.R.S. Office in Ohio

2013-05-18 18:03:27

During the summer of 2010, the dozen or so accountants and tax agents of Group 7822 of the Internal Revenue Service office in Cincinnati got


Mercer woman faces multiple charges for deadly crash in Lawrence County

2013-05-18 17:51:48

Laura E. Gargiulo, 42, faces charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, among others.


Postal Service will unveil Gettysburg stamp next week

2013-05-18 12:16:43

A ceremony will be held Thursday at Gettysburg National Military Park commemorating the battle's 150th annivesary.


U.N. tries to sell Putin on Syria peace talks

2013-05-18 01:10:15

Meeting takes place as Russia plays down sending of warships to the Mediterranean.


Treasury says U.S. can pay its bills for months

2013-05-18 00:14:39

Part of the new breathing room results from stronger-than-anticipated tax receipts and dividends from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.


Woman describes Berlusconi's 'bunga bunga' parties

2013-05-18 00:13:35

Karima el-Mahroug's testimony Friday confirms a sexually charged atmosphere at the get-togethers of the then-sitting Italian premier.


Oil fuels North Dakota town's boom

Oil fuels North Dakota town's boom

2013-05-18 00:13:00

New estimates impart faith in oil boom in Williston, N.D.


A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus

2013-05-18 00:12:36

Facebook is looking to its next challenge: convincing big brand names that ads on a social network are as important and effective as on TV.


Miller on hot seat, outrage evident at congressional hearing on IRS

Miller on hot seat, outrage evident at congressional hearing on IRS

2013-05-18 00:11:33

Steven Miller apologizes for agency's treatment of conservative groups after he is required to take unusual step of swearing to be truthful.


Bombs targeting Sunnis in Iraq kill scores

2013-05-18 00:11:10

The major spike in sectarian bloodshed heightened fears that the country could again be veering toward civil war.


$600,000 raise puts Pitt basketball coach at top

2013-05-18 00:09:28

Among Pitt leaders and key employees included in this year's filing, four of the five highest paid were in athletics.


National briefs: Navy SEAL dies during training

2013-05-18 00:09:02

The accident took place Wednesday night during a training exercise that involved a Humvee vehicle that overturned.


Last segment of Great Allegheny Passage bike trail complete

Last segment of Great Allegheny Passage bike trail complete

2013-05-18 00:08:20

The last link in the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Md., saw its first full day of use on Friday.


World briefs: Bombings kill 15 in Pakistan

2013-05-18 00:06:02

No one has claimed responsibility for the blasts, but suspicion will likely fall on the Pakistani Taliban.


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