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A former Egyptian diplomat …

A former Egyptian diplomat accuses the ruling Muslim Brotherhood of kidnapping and brutalizing him after last week’s violence.
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Pedestrian killed in Strip

A pedestrian was killed …

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by three vehicles in the Strip District this morning. Police are seeking a box truck that hit her.
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City honors Wiz Khalifa

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Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday declared Dec. 12 Wiz Khalifa Day, bestowing a proclamation on …
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It's that simple

For the Steelers, punching …

For the Steelers, punching a ticket for a spot in the NFL playoffs comes down to one task: Win and get in.
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An amazing honor

Marine Sgt. David M. …

Marine Sgt. David M. Gerardi of Moon, who risked his own life to save his platoon in 2011 in Afghanistan, is awarded the Silver Star.
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Ex-diplomat: I was beaten by Brotherhood

By Betsy Hiel 10:19 p.m.

CAIRO – A former Egyptian diplomat accuses the ruling Muslim Brotherhood of kidnapping and brutalizing …

Gas line explosion torches at least 5 homes in Sissonville, W.Va., area 10:19 p.m.

Steelers suspend Mendenhall for 1 game for violating team rules 9:18 p.m.

Body found along railroad tracks in North Side 9:38 p.m.

Rep. Tim Murphy calls on CDC for answers on VA Legionnaires’ outbreak in Pittsburgh 9:57 p.m.

Pittsburgh City Council approves bill to embarrass scofflaw property owners 7:01 p.m.

Panel hires PennDOT administrator as turnpike chief 10:05 p.m.

Duquesne rallies past West Virginia

By Chris Harlan 10:15 p.m.

Duquesne’s Jerry Jones scored 16 points, and Derrick Colter added 10, helping to erase a 15-point …

Steelers notebook: With Colon out, DeCastro set to start 9:08 p.m.

Tagliabue overturns Goodell on Saints suspensions 9:08 p.m.

Steelers’ Taylor out of walking boot 7:17 p.m.

Harris: Life without Ike no fun for Steelers

District 2 champion Dunmore to provide final challenge for Clairton

Clairton’s Howard to sit out title game

Going it alone: Solo actors find power and fear in one-person shows

By Alice T. Carter

“Terrifying,” “empowering,” “a marathon,” “a great experiment,” “a pleasure” — those are just some of …

Ex-diplomat: I was beaten by Brotherhood 10:19 p.m.

Police charge former principal with roaming naked in park 9:57 p.m.

PNC aware of some website problems after hacking group warns of new cyberattack 10:19 p.m.

Auditor general says turnpike losing money on free passes

Jet fuel pumped into cars at 3 NJ gas stations

Trib Total Media seeks donations for Operation Santa Claus 8:09 p.m.

Rescued pup in Pittsburgh taught how to be a dog

District 2 champion Dunmore to provide final challenge for Clairton

NexTier's finances improve as it waits for economy to do as well

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PNC aware of some website problems after hacking group warns of new cyberattack

By Alex Nixon 10:19 p.m.
Some PNC Bank customers may experience difficulty logging onto the bank’s website, following a warning from a computer hacking group that it planned cyberattacks on PNC and other large banks. PNC spokeswoman Amy Vargo said on Tuesday that the Downtown-based …

Treasury to close book on AIG bailout with $22.7B profit 9:18 p.m.
Markets use budget talk optimism, Fed stimulus to rebound 8:52 p.m.
Yahoo Mail users to get redesigned interface that will emphasize speed 9:08 p.m.
NexTier's finances improve as it waits for economy to do as well
Brookline nurse wins Brawny’s Great American Worker award

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Dance Moms head to Rivers Casino for season 3 premiere party

By Chris Ramirez 8:53 p.m.

The ladies of “Dance Moms” are kicking off the next season high-roller style. The precocious moms who have become reality phenoms for taking their kids’ straight-talking dance instructor to task …

LaShawn and April Daniels make their love, faith a reality on TV 9:00 p.m.
Stage Right offers four versions of its musical ‘Annie’ 9:01 p.m.
Audience can participate in North Side “Messiah” 8:58 p.m.
Going it alone: Solo actors find power and fear in one-person shows

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Pittsburgh native returns with new Sicilian cookbook

By Candy Williams 9:18 p.m.

Not many people get an opportunity to chase a dream to travel to an exotic place for an extended stay, where they spend their time doing what they love. For …

Mini meatball meals make perfect party pairings possible 9:13 p.m.
N.Y.’s peppermint pigs a smashing tradition 9:17 p.m.
A la carte: ‘12 Days of Christmas’ cookie molds 9:19 p.m.
What’s more comforting than homemade mac and cheese? 9:23 p.m.

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1964: Back to the future

By Tribune-Review 8:53 p.m.
As the white flag rises above Republican redoubts, offering a surrender on taxes, the mind goes back to what seemed a worse time for conservatives: December 1964. Barry Goldwater had suffered a defeat not seen since Alf Landon. Republicans held …

Government’s shell game taxes the poor 8:53 p.m.
Israel & the lesser of 2 evils
GOP must capitalize on ‘six year itch’
A very crony Christmas
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