Fans Hope Malkin Recovers Quickly From Concussion
First it was Sidney Crosby, now it's Evgeni Malkin. The Pens' star is out with a concussion, after he went into the boards hard during Friday night's game.
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First it was Sidney Crosby, now it's Evgeni Malkin. The Pens' star is out with a concussion, after he went into the boards hard during Friday night's game.
As fate would have it, the Penguins are dealing with another concussion being suffered by a star player. Evgeni Malkin suffered one after a violent back-first collision into the endboards against the Florida Panthers on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are no strangers to dealing with concussions suffered by star players. Now, they may have to again.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's inquiry said the panel has questions about why the Department of Justice released only half of the estimated pages of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
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A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Garden expert Doug Oster shows us how to turn your windowsill into a greenhouse!
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Fashion influencer Chloe Xandria and her mom, Brenda Johnson, are showing how to dress for any age.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
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Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
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Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
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The NFL has released the first official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Spell had previously committed to Penn State and is the No. 1 running back recruit in the country.
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A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
