NEWS


New asthma drug promising in trials

A University of Pittsburgh professor designed the clinical trials to test dupilumab's effect.

A Postal Service event in Gettysburg features a descendant of rebels in a famous stamp photo

A Postal Service event in Gettysburg features a descendant of rebels in a famous stamp photo

The descendant of three Southern soldiers in a famous Civil War photo will speak at a news conference for the Gettysburg stamp's unveiling.


Let's Talk About: Flowers!

Gardeners are filling their beds with perennials, which bloom year after year, and annuals, which need to be planted each year.


Tornado victims take time to salvage, to mourn

Two days after the tornado barreled through Moore, Okla., authorities reopened the worst-hit neighborhoods for the first time.



NATION


Pittsburgh population moves upward -- by 152

Pittsburgh's population grows a tad according to 2012 estimates, while some northern and western suburbs see an influx of residents.


Science panel to scrutinize shale gas drilling

A National Academy of Sciences committee will review risks of "unconventional" shale gas drilling operations and hydraulic fracturing.



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WORLD


Terrorism suspected in slashing attack in London

The two attackers allegedly slashed their victim to death with knives or machete-like weapons, before being shot and wounded by police.


U.S. acknowledges killing four Americans in attacks with drones

They include Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical Muslim cleric who was killed in a drone strike in September 2011 in Yemen.



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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


Pennsylvania governor defends Latino comments

After a video clip of an interview surfaces on the Internet, the governor's office issued a lengthy news release defending his comments.


Route 219 widening project in Somerset gets final OK

With a final permit in hand, the project will begin five years of construction this summer.



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