Something strange has happened to the language of politics. Everything is now a “deal.” Not a framework, not an accord, not a negotiated architecture — just a deal. The word appears everywhere, from headlines to cable news chyrons, as if it were the most natural way to describe diplomacy.

Western Pennsylvanians will soon get a chance to take home a piece of the NFL Draft.

Sidney Crosby finally got on the scoreboard with his first goal of the postseason during Saturday’s 3-2 road win against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series.

[NOTE: Spoilers for events of the first two seasons of HBO’s “House of the Dragon]

NEW YORK — Nearly a quarter-century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court Monday to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades.

HARRISBURG — A man who managed problem-plagued voter registration drives in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 presidential election pleaded guilty Monday to three misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to a month in county jail.

Another member of the Mt. Lebanon’s PIAA championship team is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

WASHINGTON — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the United States on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.

Pitt has almost totally retooled its men’s basketball roster this past month, and coach Jeff Capel has gotten to work in rounding out his coaching staff for the 2026-27 campaign.

When Cheyenne Piper pitched for Ligonier Valley, she threw three consecutive no-hitters in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.

COLUMBUS — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal racketeering convictions Monday of imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-lobbyist Matt Borges in the state’s long-running $60 million bribery scheme

A common stomach bug is becoming harder to treat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, adding to the growing list of infections that can withstand several lines of antibiotics.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.

Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands.

Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center has quietly doubled its capacity.

A Vandergrift man is facing homicide charges after state police say he shot four people — killing one — outside a bar in Parks Township early Sunday morning.

The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA) announced a new round of tourism grant investments that further reinforce the county’s position as a premier regional destination for outdoor recreation, community events, and family-friendly experiences. Washington County continues to be a leader in regional economic and tourism growth.

A Pittsburgh woman will serve 7½ years in federal prison after being sentenced Monday for distributing child pornography depicting the sexual abuse of an infant.

A Pennsylvania House committee on Monday passed a pair of bills that would abolish capital punishment in the commonwealth, potentially ending decades of limbo in which death sentences have been handed down but not carried out.

The University of Pittsburgh’s $240 million Victory Heights sports complex is on schedule to host commencement ceremonies this spring and be ready to host athletic competition in the fall, officials said Monday.

Kiski School linebacker Levi Porter committed to Appalachian State on Sunday, choosing the Mountaineers from among 14 Division I offers.

USC’s Luke McRee was among a pair of tight ends and four others who signed as undrafted free agents with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech said Monday that transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby was taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, a move that comes just months after he reportedly landed a multimillion-dollar deal to return to his home state for his final college season.

UNDERHILL, Vt. — Anne O’Connor just kept counting sheep, and it made her anything but sleepy.

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college.