CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
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Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
The Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is reminding people that Halloween is for everyone and that a little understanding can go a long way.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
As President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raise concerns about autism and the use of Tylenol by pregnant women, here's what medical research shows.
There are plenty of playgrounds in the Pittsburgh region, but many aren't constructed with special needs or autistic children in mind.
A local autism support group is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event to raise awareness.
Bryan Kohberger is charged in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home on Nov. 13, 2022.
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
A North Belle Vernon Barber spent five hours cutting hair for free on Sunday.
Thanks to a state grant, leaders in Carnegie will soon be able to improve accessibility at local parks.
"Autism detox" treatments, which include minerals like zeolite, are rising in popularity for promising to treat or reverse the diagnosis. Experts warn there is no science behind these claims.
What will be called 'The Cove' will also provide a welcoming and engaging environment for neurodivergent children.
Pennsylvania State Police just kicked off a new initiative to help officers interact with people with autism.
Pennsylvania State Police have unveiled information cards to help communication between people with Autism and police.
Azure Family Concerts is a game changer for kids and families who may need a different environment to enjoy a show.
A who's who of Pittsburgh musicians. PTL's Boaz Frankel is getting a preview of A Very Yinzer Christmas concert coming to the Benedum Center on Dec. 11. Proceeds from the show benefit Band Together Pittsburgh, which helps young people on the autism spectrum learn music.
Eleven days after 57-year-old Anthony Talotta arrived at a Pittsburgh jail, he died from what his family says was a treatable and preventable infection from a foot wound.
The festival offers live music and raises money for Autism Pittsburgh.
More than 10% of boys have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability, autism or another developmental delay.
At the Santa Ana Public Library in Southern California, robots are specially programmed to teach children with autism.
Nick is on the autism spectrum and his classmate made sure he didn't miss his big moment.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Justice Kevin Dougherty, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, about how he is working toward creating judicial reform for those on the autism spectrum.
PTL's Mikey Hood is talking with Alan Scher, the regional manager of the Neighborhood Ford Store, about how they are partnering with the Boy Scouts of America to bring opportunities to kids on the autism spectrum.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Jesse Torisky and Mary Wildman, the president and vice president of Autism Pittsburgh, about new data from the CDC.
With the pews packed, children felt the holiday cheer from inside Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Police are searching for a person accused of crashing their vehicle into a home in Penn Hills and fleeing.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
An ice storm warning has been issued until 7 a.m. Saturday for several counties across the Pittsburgh viewing area.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke will represent Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
With the pews packed, children felt the holiday cheer from inside Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Police are searching for a person accused of crashing their vehicle into a home in Penn Hills and fleeing.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
An ice storm warning has been issued until 7 a.m. Saturday for several counties across the Pittsburgh viewing area.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke will represent Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We asked, and you delivered! Your pets have gone full holiday mode!
Everyone is competing against each other to see who can wrap their oddly shaped present the fastest!
From timeless classics to some questionable choices, we're spilling all our favorite holiday movie secrets!
Secret Santa has become a yearly tradition on Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh!
A Pittsburgh-area couple is vying for the championship on one of television's most talked-about baking shows.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke will represent Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Children can feel the holiday cheer from inside Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Police are searching for a person accused of crashing into a home in Penn Hills and fleeing.
Here are some tips and deadlines that you need to know before returning a gift this holiday season.
Pittsburghers and visitors alike made memories together across the city on Thursday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer watched as people enjoyed the sights and sounds of Christmas in Pittsburgh.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
