NEWS


An answer for peanut allergies may be in the pipeline

Luke Fabisiak, 16, of Ross, who has peanut allergies, will be a participant in the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC study involving placing a patch containing peanut protein onto the skin.

An answer for peanut allergies may be in the pipeline

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

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

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


Banks slow to repay loan relief

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



NATION


Banks slow to repay loan relief

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


Seeking flair, Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion

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



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WORLD


Syrian troops attack rebel stronghold

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


Israeli touts interim deal with Palestinians

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



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What makes a good leader?

What makes a good leader?

"In the Lead," an upcoming PG special section, explores what makes a good leader. We want to know what you think makes leaders effective.

STATE


State bridges better, but still need work

State bridges better, but still need work

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


Proposal to lower DUI limit is facing a long road

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



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Many yet to make tax-exempt case to Allegheny County

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


Choose Wagner ... and other qualified candidates on Tuesday

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



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