Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The library is trying to lighten its shelves as it undergoes a massive renovation.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir, out in January 2026, covers everything from his political rise to his home being set on fire.
In this Books & Beyond with Carrie Lane, of the Allegheny County Library Association, we're getting a look at the other cool and unique objects that your library card allows you to check out!
PTL's Katie O'Malley is learning more about Love Your Library Month at the Bridgeville Public Library!
After the death of their father, Dan Pelzer, at the age of 92, his children discovered something extraordinary in his things — a very long list of every book he had ever read.
Kenny Chesney announced exclusively on "CBS Mornings" that he's writing his first-ever book about his music career and spoke about his upcoming Las Vegas residency.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Book clubs are coming back into style! Hosts Heather and David are talking about what they read and the book club trend.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are getting a drawing lesson from illustrator and cartoonist Pat Lewis, who will be appearing at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Mary Monaghan has a preview of this year's festivities.
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
Host Heather Abraham is unveiling our January Book of the Month from author Anjali Sachdeva. "All the Names They Use for God" explores faith and other issues.
Scholastic is backtracking after allowing schools to opt out of offering books related to diversity at book fairs.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
The long overdue dystopian first-edition has parts "as relevant today as they were 65 [years] ago," the man who borrowed the book said in a note to the library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
The third entry into the Talk Pittsburgh Book Club is "Sidle Creek." Rachel Ekstrom-Courage, of Littsburgh, introduces us to author Jolene McIlwain.
Host Heather Abraham sits down with Andrew Medlar, the president and director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and award-winning rapper Frzy to talk about their new video series -- "From Books to Bars."
The second annual Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books was held in East Liberty on Saturday.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are talking with author W. Bruce Cameron, famous for his bestselling "A Dog's Purpose" novel. He will be appearing this weekend at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books!
High winds are battering the Pittsburgh area, leaving nearly 100,000 homes without power on Friday evening.
A Westmoreland County man claims Pennsylvania State Police troopers used excessive force when they arrested him.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Part of the work on phase two of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line could impact commutes for drivers who go through parts of Oakland and Uptown.
High winds are battering the Pittsburgh area, leaving nearly 100,000 homes without power on Friday evening.
A Westmoreland County man claims Pennsylvania State Police troopers used excessive force when they arrested him.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A 10-year-old was among the two people injured in a shooting in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
Pennsylvania State Police bodycam video was presented in court at a Westmoreland County magistrate on Thursday.
A fire on Friday destroyed one building and damaged another in Glassport.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Pittsburgh Public Safety said it's preparing to have a significant number of officers on patrol and it's working hand-in-hand with fire, EMS and emergency management.
We're putting a new twist on shepherd's pie.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
