Trade Worries Send Stock Market Plunging, Dow Jones Drops More Than 700 Points
Stocks plunged, sending the Dow Jones industrials down more than 700 points, as investors feared that trade tensions will spike between the U.S. and China.
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Stocks plunged, sending the Dow Jones industrials down more than 700 points, as investors feared that trade tensions will spike between the U.S. and China.
President Donald Trump praised China's President Xi Jinping for recently consolidating power and extending his potential tenure, musing he wouldn't mind making such a maneuver himself.
Defense Sec. Jim Mattis says countering China and Russia are military's top national security priorities now outpacing threat of terrorism.
Authorities are investigating an explosion at the front gate of a kindergarten in eastern China as a criminal act, while the death toll rose to eight.
Airplanes fly in and out of Pittsburgh every day -- non-stop from 68 cities.
The National Zoo is preparing to pack up its American-born panda cub Bao Bao for a one-way flight to China.
A knife-wielding assailant injured seven students outside a primary school in northern China on Friday.
Scaffolding at a construction site in eastern China collapsed into a deadly heap on Thursday.
A tourist was caught on camera breaking into a giant panda's enclosure at a zoo in China, and the animal didn't take too kindly to his intrusion.
Cupping has been used in China for thousands of years, but it's getting a lot of attention this week, because of the Olympic athletes who are using it.
He comes from China with a very peculiar sounding name, but Ai Weiwei is a groundbreaking artist and activist whose life and work has shaken the government of his homeland.
One of the steel industry's most important trade conferences is meeting in Pittsburgh this week.
Cecilia Minges lived as an expat in Shanghai, China for four years.
The discovery of a woman's corpse in an elevator in the Chinese city of Xi'an has led to the detention of an elevator maintenance crew who improperly cut off power to the elevator a month ago without checking if anyone was inside.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company will eventually start making some of its electric cars in China.
The firm that oversees registrations for the SAT has canceled college entrance exams on Saturday in China and Macau, because some students may have already seen copies of the tests.
U.S. stocks are opening 2016 on a grim note, dropping sharply after a plunge in China and declines in Europe.
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
Carli Lloyd scored in the 51st minute, and the United States beat China 1-0 Friday night to reach a semifinal against Germany at the Women's World Cup.
Fifteen Chinese nationals -- almost all in their 20s -- have been indicted by a Pittsburgh grand jury for using fake Chinese passports and hired test-takers to take SATs and other standardized exams in order to gain admission to American universities.
The FBI says a former PPG employee tried to sell trade secrets to the Chinese.
Meghan Lopresti's husband, Robert, was putting in the final core boards of their new laminate wood floor Sunday night when her dad called and told her to turn on "60 Minutes."
Investigators release new details today in a cyber-espionage operation that allegedly targeted several United States companies, nearly all of them based in the Pittsburgh area.
The good folks at The Restaurant Choice cooked up these handsomely designed infographics to get you through your next international dining adventure.
The National Weather Service said to take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Kennywood honored two longtime employees Saturday who together have worked at the park for a combined 100 years.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
A West Virginia man wanted for more than 10 years on child porn charges was found in Ecuador and later arrested, authorities said.
The National Weather Service said to take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Kennywood honored two longtime employees Saturday who together have worked at the park for a combined 100 years.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
A West Virginia man wanted for more than 10 years on child porn charges was found in Ecuador and later arrested, authorities said.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
Our resident movie buff, Ron Smiley, is here with his Reel Review of what’s new on screen.
Bold looks, custom vibes, and pieces that actually match your style. Daisy’s giving us some ideas for a new outdoor space with some help from Levin Furniture & Mattress!
Group painting nights and art classes are having a moment, but what if the studio came to you? Hannah Wolfe with The Traveling Palette has brought the painting to us!
For many Pittsburghers, the May Market, which will soon be open at Phipps Conservatory, marks the start of planting season. Boaz is there for a sneak peek!
Coupon expert Shayna tells us how to make the most of Mother’s Day and Memorial Day deals.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
An American on a repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
The Steelers announced a partnership with MeiGray to sell refurbished seats from the home of the team.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Watch as Paul Alexander, Mark Kaboly, and Chris Adamski join KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Tribune-Review's Chris Adamski discuss the sports topics of the day.
Mother's Day 2026 will go down in the books as the one where daughters and sons spent the most on their moms ever. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar shares the latest numbers and some things that are unique to the Pittsburgh area.
A prisoner from the Mercer County Jail is back in police custody after temporarily escaping on Sunday morning.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
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.
