Trump administration yanks Moderna's bird flu vaccine research funding
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
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The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
A Detroit man was sentenced for his role in what authorities called a "million-dollar" unemployment fraud scheme.
States are absorbing substantial increases in healthcare costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on Medicaid rolls after the COVID-19 pandemic are sicker than anticipated and costlier to care for.
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
An Ohio doctor who drew national attention when she claimed COVID-19 vaccines made people magnetic is being sued by the federal government.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March.
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
Free pandemic-era courses of Pfizer's Paxlovid will also stop being dispensed, but there are some other options for getting it.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
The prevalence of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 looks to be highest in New York and New Jersey, where it makes up more than half of cases.
The next round of free COVID test orders will ship starting the week of Nov. 27.
The Republican congressman who leads the House GOP's investigation of the origins of COVID-19 says he won't seek reelection next year.
Americans say they appreciate quicker commutes to work more now than before the pandemic.
As Americans collected government aid and saved, new numbers show household wealth surged during the pandemic.
A West Virginia health office manager has been indicted on charges that he certified a company's invoices for more than $34 million in COVID-19 relief payments without verifying that the vendor had provided the goods and services.
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out.
In some places, the emergence of new COVID-19 variants is spurring the return of mask requirements and other safety measures.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
Who is Carrie Clark? Meet the woman behind Pittsburgh's historic Carrie Blast Furnaces.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area high school teacher is accused of attempting to sexually assault a student.
The environmental group Three Rivers Waterkeeper intends to sue U.S. Steel over oil sheens in the Monongahela River.
Who is Carrie Clark? Meet the woman behind Pittsburgh's historic Carrie Blast Furnaces.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh-area high school teacher is accused of attempting to sexually assault a student.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"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.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
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.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his weekend guide!
Izzazu Salon has a brand-new location in South Hills, and Daisy Jade took a field trip to check out the hottest hair trends.
We’re talking with Extreme Coupon-er, Shayna, about spring saving tips and tricks!
Om Lab by the Om Lounge in the Strip District is taking fitness to new heights with some jump in their step! Team PTL's Daisy Jade checked them out!
PTL producer Maria's cat has a special talent, and it's the inspiration for a new video game! Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more to kick off today's episode of PTL!
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
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.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
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.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
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.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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.
"What's in a name?" It is a good question, especially when it comes to Pittsburgh's historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. Chris DeRose explains.
Ross Township leaders have proposed measures to regulate the number of massage parlors popping up in the community.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
A couple with ties to Pittsburgh built a Pittsburgh-themed bowling alley in the basement of their home in Virginia.
A Hempfield woman is facing felony theft charges after detectives accuse her of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a parent-teacher organization fund to use for her own personal gain. Erika Stanish reports.
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.