MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is waging a last-minute legal fight to execute a man with nitrogen gas on Thursday night, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set aside a judge’s findings that the method violates the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

West View is reevaluating plans for the borough’s new municipal complex after receiving a single bid that was more than double what officials expected.

Man, am I glad I didn’t go to bed early Wednesday or bitterly shut off the television.

The men’s World Cup is kicking off in North America. Hype in the U.S. doesn’t feel as manic as expected.

MILAN — Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.

WASHINGTON — The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday.

One of the best ways to meet new neighbors or see familiar faces in Franklin Park is during the long-running Festival in the Park, which kicks off at 4 p.m. June 27 in Blueberry Hill Park.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, America is in a pretty foul mood, and I understand why. For starters, Washington is broken, prices are high and rising, and AI is scaring the stuffing out of people.

Adam Jones is the newest Fawn Supervisor.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato plans to overhaul Pittsburgh International Airport’s governing body with a trio of local public figures.

Oprah Daily, the magazine founded by Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Communications, recognized Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in its 2026 Hotel O-wards.

NEW YORK — For the New York Knicks, a 53-year wait for another championship might have been decided by what happened in 4 1/2 seconds.

Central Catholic rising senior cornerback Zachary Gleason called an audible Thursday, switching his commitment from Penn State to West Virginia, according to Rivals.

DETROIT — Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit’s starting lineup Saturday against Cleveland.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Maryland man accused of selling four fake trading cards in North Huntingdon, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office.

WASHINGTON — Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that’s likely to stir more questions about the agency’s decision.

Drew’s Family Restaurant stood as a Forest Hills staple for decades. Now, the sign above its parking lot on Ardmore Boulevard is all that remains.

When Jurgen Koster heard small business owners raising concerns about Allegheny County’s proposed paid parental leave mandate, he saw a common problem — many didn’t know exactly what the policy would cost them. So the New Kensington resident built a free online calculator to help employers estimate the impact on their bottom line.

I am a wife, mother and small business owner who has operated in Allegheny County for 15 years. I believe in supporting families. That is precisely why I oppose the proposed 18-week mandatory employer-paid parental leave mandate.

Local newscast ratings from the May 2026 sweeps period show WTAE coming in first most often in households and WPXI winning the key demo, but all of the Big Three network affiliates in Pittsburgh saw their ratings drop year-to-year in most time periods. Not by a lot — often one-tenth of a ratings point — but it’s still a noticeable decline.

Becoming a graduation speaker was not on Sewickley resident Olivia Hoose’s radar until late her senior year.

When the temperature finally heats up, it’s time to start thinking about fall, joked Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church volunteer Carol Huff.

The Downtown Greensburg Project and High Street Society — a Pittsburgh-area business that hosts book-related events for adults — will host a garden party-themed book fair Saturday at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center.