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February 27, 2023 | 7:29 PM
The county is the first in the state to publicly announce that policy, but it follows other states and the federal government in blocking the app over security concerns.
September 14, 2022 | 5:33 AM
West Virginia Republican-led legislature outlaws abortion
The bill included exceptions for fetal anomalies, medical emergencies and non-viable fetuses.
September 30, 2021 | 5:30 AM
Environmental groups push for Pittsburgh plastic bag ban
The letter is part of Penn Environment’s broader campaign to pass a plastic bag ordinance in Pittsburgh.
May 6, 2021 | 5:39 AM
Why Facebook’s decision on Donald Trump could be ‘make or break’ for his political future
Facebook has become crucial for raising money and for targeting supporters and swing voters, something the Trump campaign did in unprecedented ways.
September 18, 2020 | 12:05 PM
U.S. to bar downloads of TikTok, WeChat
The Trump administration is banning Americans from downloading popular video-sharing app TikTok and limiting the use of WeChat because of national security concerns, the Commerce Department announced on Friday.
August 7, 2020 | 5:39 AM
Trump signs Executive Order that will effectively ban use of TikTok in the U.S.
In practice, experts say it likely will mean the app could be removed from Apple and Google's app stores.
December 9, 2019 | 9:30 AM
Anti-doping agency bans Russia from international sports events for 4 years
"For too long, Russian doping has detracted from clean sport."
July 25, 2019 | 3:31 AM
Philly lawmakers face long odds to ban guns from city playgrounds
March 28, 2019 | 11:18 AM
Pa. gun owner among many nationwide fighting to overturn Trump-led ban on bump stocks
June 4, 2018 | 6:39 PM