

Nation Aug 21

Police handling of civil protests in Pittsburgh in recent months has drawn complaints, including over a "jump out" arrest of a demonstrator this weekend and the use of pepper spray to disburse protesters outside the mayor's home Wednesday night.
By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press
Nation Oct 18

Tree of Life leaders envision a rebuilt space that includes places for worship; memorial, education and social events; classrooms and exhibitions.
By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press
Nation Mar 20

East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld faces a charge of criminal homicide for the June death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II.
By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press
Nation Mar 19

A white police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black 17-year-old last year goes on trial starting Tuesday in a case that could put him behind bars for life.
By Associated Press
Saturday’s massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue was the deadliest American attack on Jews in U.S. history. Across denominations, mourners gathered Tuesday to pay their respects to four of the people killed. But divisions remained over the president’s visit,…
A doctor known for compassionate care of HIV patients early in the AIDS crisis. A “vivacious” 97-year-old. Brothers who “looked out for one another.” A new grandfather. A youth baseball coach. A dentist who volunteered at free clinics. For Pittsburgh’s…
"Yes we are safe, but no we are not OK," hospital president Jeffrey Cohen wrote in a letter to his staff, who treated victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, as well as the shooter.
Oct 29

The man accused of killing 11 people over the weekend at a Pittsburgh synagogue had his first appearance in court. And as funerals for the victims are set to begin, President Trump blames the media for U.S. anger. John Yang…
Oct 29

By Maryclaire Dale, Claudia Lauer, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press
The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre appeared briefly in federal court in a wheelchair and handcuffs Monday to face charges he killed 11 people in what is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.
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