Last year, Texas passed alaw requiring all public schools to conspicuously display the Ten Commandments just the text with no commentary. Of course, challengers immediately ran to court, crying foul and claiming that this requirement violated both theFirst AmendmentsEstablishment and Free Exercise Clauses. But after careful consideration, the Fifth Circuit ...

One person is dead after a shooting at a park in southeast Houston on Thursday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department is helping combat the issue with brand-new townhomes in Pasadena through Harvey disaster recovery funds.

The U_S_ military said Thursday that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.

Department of Homeland Security denies it is pressuring Florida to close down the expensive detention center

BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum after receiving an official invitation from the Mexican government, drawing tens of thousands of fans.

For the first time in 100 years, handguns could be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service if a proposed rule, which has drawn opposition from a coalition of 22 Democratic attorneys general, including California's Rob Bonta, takes effect. In a comment letter submitted this week, the attorneys general argued that the Postal Service lacks the [...]

A couple is fighting to be near their Chicago-born son who may have days to live as he fights stage 4 colon cancer. They were arrested trying to cross the border from Mexico to say goodbye to their son.

The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 65-year-old man from Chicago.

Neurologists explain the common movement disorder.

Governor Kathy Hochul has reached a tentative budget agreement with the legislature, which includes a billion-dollar, one-time energy rebate for New Yorkers to help offset the rising costs of utility bills.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a tentative state budget deal that would ban law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while on duty, and also includes a package of immigration reforms.

A Penn Hills detective was recognized May 5 for “outstanding accomplishments as a law enforcement officer.”

Pirates relief pitcher Chris Devenski served his two-game suspension but still won’t be able to take the field with this teammates.

Every year, the Pittsburgh CLO presents the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Another spring musicals season has passed, and nominations for the awards were announced on Wednesday.

Seconds before a five-car crash killed two people Wednesday afternoon near the Fort Duquesne Bridge, a McKees Rocks man was stunned by how fast a black SUV zipped and weaved through the traffic around him on Route 65.

Mother’s Day weekend is here. Whether you want to do something special with Mom or something special for yourself, there’s so much to do around town. Here are a few options.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Connor Clifton and forward Tommy Novak have been selected for the United States’ roster in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Championship tournament.

Over the past couple of years, Carlow University added new health sciences programs — notably surgical technology, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language — in an effort to meet demand.

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Thursday that the rise of environmentalists protesting the addition of data centers in communities “reminds me a little bit of fracking 15 years ago.”

With so much of today’s communication typed on phones and screens, a group of artists is holding tight to their passion for hand-lettering.

A man accused of robbing an activist outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse was undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his time in the Army, his attorney said Thursday.

Peters Township (Class 2A) and three-time defending champion Mt. Lebanon (3A) are the No. 1 seeds for the WPIAL boys lacrosse playoffs, which begin Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lower Burrell police filed charges Wednesday against a Tarentum man they say is a member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, accusing him of intimidating a man two other Pagans are charged with assaulting in January.

Mt. Lebanon and Mars are chasing more hardware in WPIAL girls lacrosse.