Topic: Pittsburgh

Top galleries, list articles, quizzes

Playing the IRS card: Six presidents who used the IRS to bash political foes

Since the advent of the federal income tax about a century ago, several presidents – or their zealous underlings – have directed the IRS to use its formidable police powers to harass or punish enemies, political rivals, and administration critics. Here are six infamous episodes.
3 ways you can combat sex trafficking

It is estimated that 27 million slaves are being held worldwide, with the most common form being sexual exploitation of women and girls. What can be done about this global and complex problem? Here are three key ways that you can make a difference.
Terry Bradshaw: 10 quotes from the Super Bowl-winning quarterback

Here are 10 quotes from the former Pittsburgh footballer.
National Spelling Bee: 10 winning business words

In the National Spelling Bee’s 85-year existence, a wide range of words have crowned the winners – from science words like ‘crustaceology,’ to musical terms such as ‘soubrette,’ and ‘appoggiatura.’ The list of winning words also includes several that could slide right into the pages of this newspaper’s business section. In honor of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee, here are 10 business words from past years that have determined the champion. Will this year’s winning word make the list?
10 things I learned about Harry Carson

Here are 10 things I learned about Harry Carson from his autobiography, 'Captain for Life: My Story as a Hall of Fame Linebacker.'

All Content

It’s their cake and everyone eats it, too

Smith Islanders turn cakes into dough after they become the ‘official’ Maryland dessert.
Obama's VP pick - predictions, Internet hoaxes and guarantees
USA
A beginning for global Christian-Muslim compatibility

Leaders within the two faiths, meeting at Yale this week, acknowledge dangers of prejudice, pledge to work toward mutual understanding.
Horizon highlights – $10 laptop, Google in your driveway, lost Van Gogh
Opinion: Help the people of Darfur: reclaim Sudan's stolen oil

Oil theft fuels the genocide. The US can stop it by creating a Clean Hands Trust.
Pittsburgh is robot country

Growing out of its industry roots, Pittsburgh is now the Silicon Valley of droid design.
'Dukes of Hazzard' devotees gather to celebrate the hit 1980s TV show

At 'DukesFest,' hundreds display their General Lee cars, dress up as Boss Hogg and Enos, and tell tales of a simpler South.
'Dukes of Hazzard' devotees gather to celebrate the hit 1980s TV show

At 'DukesFest,' hundreds display their General Lee cars, dress up as Boss Hogg and Enos, and tell tales of a simpler South.
In Chicago, talking sense to angry young men with guns

Antiviolence program employs ex-gang members to help curb street violence, with some success.
In Chicago, talking sense to angry young men with guns

Antiviolence program employs ex-gang members to help curb street violence, with some success.
Has the credit crunch hit your home equity line?

Lenders are shrinking these lines of credit, making it harder for Americans to finance major expenses.
U.S. violent crime falls slightly

But national one-year averages mask better progress in big cities and a crime rise in the South.
Where housing bust hits hard

In many metro areas, far-flung suburbs and exurbs face sharp declines in home prices.
USA
USA
Now, Democrats target McCain

The party's 30-second spot highlights US economic woes.
College admissions dance gets longer, more complicated

It could be well into the summer before some graduating high school seniors know where they'll be studying in the fall.
Why Clinton needs to win big in Pennsylvania

Her viability is at risk if she doesn't, analysts say.
In Pennsylvania, white male vote is key

White men are a critical group of voters for Democratic candidates in Tuesday's primary – and the most ambivalent.
More mutual funds play both sides of the market

130/30 funds try to profit from winners and losers alike.
The rising impact of high oil prices

Americans now spend a larger share of their income on energy than at any time since 1986.
Fallen soldier honored by donations to Iraqi children

Sgt. Nathan Barnes's family says he told them of his concern for the most vulnerable victims of war.
Museums sprout 'green' architecture

A wave of energy-efficient architecture – and ecofriendly retrofits – is sweeping through public showcases.
Museums sprout 'green' architecture

A wave of energy-efficient architecture – and ecofriendly retrofits – is sweeping through public showcases.