January 26, 2015 11:22 AM

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Michelle Jennings leads her fourth-grade class at Pittsburgh King on the North Side in November.

Pittsburgh teachers’ pay schedule examined as contract talks begin

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School delayed for dozens of Pittsburgh-area districts

Principal strengthens school's 'Catholic identity' while proving nuns can be fun

Secret Service: Small drone crashes on White House grounds

Budget cuts put a big hole in housing authority security

A couple more inches of snow on the way for Pittsburgh region

From left, Maci Lee, 11, sits with her father, Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee; mother, Kristen; and brother, Jaxon. Maci nearly died and her growth was stunted because of steroids for allergies and asthma.

Study indicates use of nasal steroids can stunt growth in children

Principal strengthens school's 'Catholic identity' while proving nuns can be fun

Budget cuts put a big hole in housing authority security

School delayed for dozens of Pittsburgh-area districts

CMU-Astrobotic team awarded $1 million in race to the moon

Pittsburgh teachers’ pay schedule examined as contract talks begin

A young man works hard to clean off a car as snow continues to fall this morning. The National Weather Service said southwestern Pennsylvania could see another 1 to 2 inches of snow today.

A couple more inches of snow on the way for Pittsburgh region

Ironman legacy endures in new 49ers coach Jim Tomsula

Penguins' Marc-Andre Fleury takes All-Star Game jeers in stride

All-Star Game notebook: Hometown favorite Ryan Johansen selected MVP

Pittsburgh Basketball Classic: Sidekicks help Chartiers Valley beat Lincoln Park

High school wrestling notebook: New homes for team titles?

Pitt's Michael Young drives to the basket against Louisville's Chinanu Onuaku and Montrezl Harrell in the second half Sunday at Petersen Events Center.

Gene Collier: Don't expect much from Pitt vs. quality teams

E.J. Dionne Jr.: America’s new culture war

Lame warning: Public safety demands that alert systems be tested

Arabian turmoil: The peninsula must cope with two emergencies

Feline feat: Americans can save untold cats from euthanasia

France should remove press restrictions

‘Glee’ actress Melissa Benoist to star in new CBS series

Using art to control water flow in Larimer

City calendar: 01/26/15

Masked metal band Slipknot to perform in August in Pittsburgh

'How to Be Victorian': Ruth Goodman's meticulously researched guide to 19th-century life

Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Tilly said she's been playing poker for about 20 years.

Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... Jennifer Tilly

Hotel Monaco comes with a colorful twist and a unique design

Stylebook: Pittsburghers recognized for making strides in style

Pittsburgh Film Office hosts pre-Oscars celebration

Triple Indulgence event raises funds for breast cancer

#SEEN: Hotel Monaco dedication in Downtown Pittsburgh

Henry Fiedler, Prince Charming, dances with Cinderella, Mackenzie Haney.

The 89th annual Cinderella Ball held at the Omni William Penn

5 Generation Bakers finds sweet success with taste of Jenny Lee

Mylan, Heinz among U.S. companies using Luxembourg for tax reduction

Pittsburgh insurance customers like Obamacare and the price wars for their business

Westinghouse needs break in India nuclear stalemate

Workzone: Tattoos are losing their taboo

Average gas prices in Pittsburgh have dropped 38.5 cents per gallon — or 14 percent — from one month ago.

Pittsburgh gas prices continue to tumble; seasonal increase in sight

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Michael Wilson talks about security at Glen Hazel

Digging with Doug: Building a cold frame

Mckeesport 65, Plum 55

North Hills 65, Seneca Valley 58

Allegheny County sheriff calls ESPN story unfair

Michael Wilson, president of the Glen Hazel tenant council, witness the October, 2014, shooting of Marcus Critten and faulted the Pittsburgh Housing Authority for reducing guard coverage.

Michael Wilson talks about security at Glen Hazel

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Eric Frein is accused of killing a state police trooper and seriously injuring another Sept. 12.

Judge to rule on release of Frein police shooting video

Several media outlets are opposing a motion filed by the Pike County district attorney that seeks to seal the Eric Frein shooting video.

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Judge to rule on release of Frein police shooting video

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Nation

Secret Service officers search the south grounds of the White House today. A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle of the night while President Barack Obama and the first lady were in India, but his spokesman said.

Secret Service: Small drone crashes on White House grounds

The crash prompted an immediate lockdown of the White House grounds until officials could examine the drone.

Crawford Village public housing complex.

Budget cuts put a big hole in housing authority security

Second of two parts. Housing authorities nationally maintain police forces, guard contracts and pacts with police despite budget cuts.

Housing insecurity: Pittsburgh authority left some residents unguarded

Airlines cancel thousands of flights ahead of Northeast snow

about 1 hour ago

CMU-Astrobotic team awarded $1 million in race to the moon

about 2 hours ago

Blizzard warning threatens 250-mile stretch of Northeast

about 3 hours ago

California Supreme Court’s decision on Scout affiliation renews debate

about 11 hours ago

Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge

about 11 hours ago

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World

Activists, Kurds: Islamic State group nearly out of Syrian border town

Expelling the militants marks a major symbolic victory both for the Kurds and the U.S.-led coalition targeting ISIS in airstrikes.

Rebels press Ukraine offensive

Meanwhile, President Barack Obama promises steps against Russian-backed ’’aggression.’’

Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil

about 11 hours ago

Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, scores killed

about 11 hours ago

In India, Obama aims to improve countries’ ties

about 11 hours ago

World briefs: Protesters killed on anniversary of Egypt uprising

about 11 hours ago

Chaos in Yemen forces U.S. to halt fight against terrorists

1 day ago

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On transportation, candidate Wolf steers to low road

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Marchers issue global warning

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Pittsburgh police chief nominee receives temporary state certification

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The Cautionary Instruction: Individual liberties at risk if Ebola hits Pa.

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The Difference Between Exercise & Training Just Might Change Your Life

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State

The PLCB lost two of its four Special Liquor Order data entry employees last summer, and has been running behind ever since.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board ends 'special order' wine and spirits stoppage

Wine and spirits vendors can once again ask the state for permission to sell their hard-to-find products in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board puts a stopper in special liquor orders

Erik Arneson was appointed to the open records post in the last days of the Corbett administration.

Fired Pennsylvania open-records director shows up for work; acting director, too

Erik Arneson, appointed director by Gov. Tom Corbett in his final days in office, had been stripped of his keys and parking permit.

Wolf revokes Corbett's last-minute appointment of Pa. open records chief

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Education

Pittsburgh Public Schools, as well as some districts in the suburbs, including Penn Hills, are operating on two-hour delays today.

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Volunteer students from the Shady Side Academy help make rain barrels at the Kingsley Center in Pittsburgh's Larimer neighborhood as part of the school's Day of Service to celebrate Martin Luther King Day.

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