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McCarthy unveils House GOP’s midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
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Gene J. Puskar
A private company examined 2020 ballots, hard drives from 2 Pa. counties
One of those counties asked that company, Speckin Forensics, for a review. It’s the latest development in a years-long effort to discredit Pennsylvania’s result.By Sam Dunklau -
Gabriela Martinez
Pennsylvania’s “Parental Bill of Rights” bill is designed to quash discussions on LGBTQ issues in school
The so-called “Parental Bill of Rights,” would require classes at school to be “age appropriate” and prohibit topics on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten up to fifth grade.
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Ron Schwane
Mitch Trubisky, Steelers’ offense bog down in loss to Browns
Pittsburgh managed just 54 yards on its first three possessions in the second half.
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India Krug
Demonstrators call for climate action as global leaders meet in Pittsburgh
The Climate Strike event was organized by members of the Pittsburgh Youth Climate Council, Fossil Free Pitt, and Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh.
By An-Li Herring and India Krug/WESA
Politics & Policy
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McCarthy unveils House GOP’s midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
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Barry Reeger
Just in time for fall, national GOP leaders roll out ‘Commitment to America’ in western Pennsylvania
The event proceeded in town-hall style with attendees — including the sheriff of Fayette County — asking scripted questions about a variety of topics, including inflation, crime and fentanyl.
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Ryan Collerd
Oz releases health records to spotlight Fetterman’s stroke in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race
The release of the health records comes as Oz is trying to close a gap in the polls.
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Matt Slocum and Mary Altaffer
Governors races in Pennsylvania and other key states take on new prominence, with higher stakes
hose elected will be in power for the 2024 election, when they could influence voting laws as well as certification of the outcome.
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Patrick Semansky
Congressman Kevin McCarthy unveils House GOP’s big ideas in Pittsburgh, but his party faces challenges
We have a plan for a new direction for America,” he told The Associated Press.
By Lisa Mascaro/The Associated Press
Health
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Robert F. Bukaty
Ketamine and photos of smiling people help with treatment-resistant depression, Pitt study finds
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Marc Levy
Abortion, reproductive health takes center stage at the Pennsylvania Capitol
Anti-abortion activists gathered to rally for more restrictions to the procedure this week. The Wolf administration and a few Democrats pushed back by pointing out abortion is still legal.By Sam Dunklau -
Leise Hook
Pennsylvania’s flawed medical marijuana program, a complete guide to Spotlight PA’s investigations
The yearlong reporting project has revealed major flaws and inequity in the system, prompting positive change and more calls for reform, but will the state legislature take action?
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So you haven’t caught COVID yet. Does that mean you’re a superdodger?
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Emma Lee
In a post-Roe America, Pennsylvanians consider permanent birth control procedures
National & World News
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Image courtesy Thomas Cizauskas via Flickr
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer
It’s the latest threat to an industry that’s been whipsawed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jacquelyn Martin
Jan. 6 hearing witness avoids jail time for Capitol riot
“I just hope one day I can wake up and not have to live with it every day.”
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Jon Elswick
An appeals court rules the Justice Dept. can use Mar-a-Lago records in criminal probe
The ruling from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit amounts to an overwhelming victory for the Justice Department.
Climate & Energy
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Reid R. Frazier
Joe Manchin, at clean energy event in Pittsburgh, says U.S. needs permitting reform to compete
The West Virginia Democrat’s bill would benefit oil and gas pipeline projects, by making it harder for states, citizens, and environmental groups to slow them down in courts.
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8 climate change activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in suburban Philadelphia
The activists say Vanguard should be using more of its economic muscle to actively disinvest in companies contributing to global warming.
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Ted Shaffrey
Spotted lanternflies are laying their eggs throughout Pennsylvania. Here’s how to stop the invasive insect’s spread
“They will lay their eggs on darn near anything — rocks, trees, they’re not really fussy.”
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Reid R. Frazier
In Pittsburgh, John Kerry says climate change solutions will be driven by private sector
The U.S. special envoy for climate touted the Inflation Reduction Act at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum.
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Kirk Siegler
Where the Colorado River crisis is hitting home
Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, is so low it’s getting perilously close to what’s known as “deadpool,” the level where the dam’s hydropower turbines would be shut off for the first time in its 86 year history.
By Kirk Sigler/NPR
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Paul Sakuma
What kind of impact do video games have?
Although video games were created in the name of fun, recent studies are analyzing the positive and negative effects of video games.
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Scott LaMar/WITF
Spotted lanternfly is everywhere. Can they be controlled?
“it’s really different from any insect I’ve ever worked on”
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Glenn Castellano, New – York Historical Society
Bucks County Stuart Weitzman shoe exhibit displays history and culture
