Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 27:

Dominic Ierace, the Pittsburgh rock legend known around the world as Donnie Iris, died Monday at 83 after a battle with bladder cancer.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday signed a bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Pennsylvania schools.

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission has sued the bargain chain Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices” by charging customers more once they reach the register than the prices that are displayed on shelves and in advertisements.

A contingent of community cat advocates on Monday voiced their displeasure with rules recently enacted by Hempfield supervisors to govern the care of stray felines.

LONDON — Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.

LOS ANGELES — An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters.

Hempfield supervisors on Monday approved a proposed gas station and convenience store that has drawn opposition from nearby residents.

Kyle Larson’s team needed directions at Talladega Superspeedway to find the NASCAR driver after his first victory at the mammoth 2.66-mile oval.

RALIEGH, N.C. — Todd Goebbel had spent the past eight seasons working for Dave Doeren at N.C. State. It’s no surprise then that his former boss’ influence remains as he takes over as the Wolfpack’s interim head coach following Doeren’s midseason firing.

Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams will need surgery to repair a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle, the latest significant blows to a Thunder franchise that has dealt with a number of injury-related issues in recent seasons.

Ja’Marr Chase’s halftime speech during Sunday’s game definitely woke up his Cincinnati Bengals teammates as they stormed back in the second half from a 13-0 deficit and dominated Baltimore in the second half.

Opening-round matches begin in two classifications in the WPIAL girls volleyball playoffs Tuesday.

“Vintage Aaron Rodgers” is how it’s fondly described in the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room whenever the 42-year-old makes a play reminiscent of his MVP-winning prime.

As news of beloved Pittsburgh singer Donnie Iris’ death spread Monday, music fans across the country mourned. In Southwestern Pennsylvania, where Iris was a hometown hero, the loss hit especially hard.

The Plum girls soccer program has made a habit of deep runs through the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs over the past decade. That’s what gave Mustangs coach Jamie Stewart the confidence that a goalless first 40 minutes wouldn’t sink morale.

Penn State University announced on Monday that it has received a large federal grant to establish the DuBois Center for Innovation Regional Manufacturing Hub.

LOS ANGELES — The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.

South Park boys soccer coach Jon Cantwell made it a point to note that many of the players on his team had little to no playoff experience entering Monday’s WPIAL Class 2A first-round match at Mt. Pleasant.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee’s eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-1, on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series title.

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen believes struggling receiver Brian Thomas Jr. will “be able to help us make plays this week.”

In a probable case of rest versus rust, the Deer Lakes boys soccer team squandered scoring chance after scoring chance.

Elizabeth Forward has come a long way from a season-opening loss to Latrobe.

PHILADELPHIA — Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns — two to CeeDee Lamb — and the Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia, 38-21, on Monday night to hand the Eagles their fifth straight loss.

Abbey Spalla and Silvi Rossi scored two goals apiece to send No. 5 South Fayette to a 4-0 victory over No. 12 Franklin Regional (8-7-2) in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer first round Monday night. The Lions (10-4-5) will face No. 4 Mars in the quarterfinals Thursday.