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They were young, and they were brave. They were called the Freedom Riders, a group committed to the non-violent pursuit of Civil Rights and willing to put their lives on the line.
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They were young, and they were brave. They were called the Freedom Riders, a group committed to the non-violent pursuit of Civil Rights and willing to put their lives on the line.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Pittsburgh Police in a case once reviewed by the Allegheny County District Attorney, who raised concerns about charges police filed against two Homewood men.
Fifty years ago, thousands of marchers were about to enter Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital, in a march from Selma in a movement to secure voting rights that would change history.
Bloody Sunday in Selma, March 7, 1965.
February is Black History Month.
Thomas Gaither, now a retired Slippery Rock University professor, was once a member of the so-called "Friendship Nine."
The FBI is now involved in the investigation into an incident at a local halfway house.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
Local demonstrators will be out again today and this weekend to protest a decision by a grand jury in New York City that cleared a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
Across the country and here in Pittsburgh, protests continue today in response to a decision by a grand jury in New York City to not indict another white police officer in the death of a black suspect.
Allegheny County Judge Donald Machen refused to enter a judgment of acquittal on the remaining charges against Leon Ford Tuesday.
A state agency charged with investigating civil rights violations now finds itself accused of violating the civil rights of an employee.
Jury deliberations in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End, will begin from the beginning.
Jury deliberations resumed Wednesday in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End.
The jury heard closing arguments today in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End.
The trial for a man of a man left paralyzed following a traffic stop in the city's East End in November of 2012 resumed Monday morning.
Testimony continues Friday at Leon Ford's trial.
A second police officer resumed his testimony Thursday in the trial of a man left paralyzed following a traffic stop in the city's East End in November of 2012.
The trial for a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police continued Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority has settled a lawsuit brought by a woman who uses a wheelchair and claimed newly installed parking kiosks were too tall for her to use.
The trial for a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police began Tuesday morning.
Opening arguments are expected Tuesday morning in the trial of a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police.
A hearing will be held to request that charges be dismissed against a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop in 2012.
A Pittsburgh Police car captured a number of images on its dash cam when it arrived at the place where Paul Parrish's white car stopped on Route 65 in Brighton Heights back in July 2012.
A civil rights leader, born and raised in Pittsburgh, has passed away.
Otters were captured playing in the snow on a trail camera in a Pennsylvania state park.
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
The man killed last week in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County was a Slippery Rock University student headed back to college.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
Police in Washington County are investigating after a man nearly crashed into a house and left the scene in Coal Center.
Schools are already making plans for Tuesday, issuing delays and closures in anticipation of temperatures that will feel like sub-zero.
Otters were captured playing in the snow on a trail camera in a Pennsylvania state park.
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
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Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Another blast of winter is knocking on our door. It’s about to be cold, so the couch or movie theater is officially calling our names, and maybe an electric blanket, too!
PTL's etiquette expert, Liz Aquino, is here to share the rules we’re ready to say goodbye to in 2026.
We’re a few weeks into the new year, and if your resolutions are still hanging on, but your patience in the kitchen is not, Chef Doug Heilman is here with an easy, light recipe that delivers big flavor without the fuss.
Just a few days ago, champions were crowned at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and while some winners walked away with trophies, one took home bragging rights that you can sip!
Over the last few years, we’ve watched CBS News anchors from around the country say yes to the unknown in the CBS series “Never Too Late.” Now, Pittsburgh Today Live is throwing its hat, or should we say saw, into the ring.
A Brookline couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly 20 years after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The former Green Bay and Dallas head coach, Mike McCarthy, is reportedly speaking to the Steelers.
Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
McConnell, a Chartiers Valley High School graduate, reached the milestone with two assists in the first quarter of Friday's game.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here's how some Pittsburghers spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A look back at the major flooding that hit Pittsburgh in 1996.
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a bitter blast, with the windchill expected to make temperatures feel below zero.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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.
