
Biden commutes sentences of 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A woman from Uniontown is charged with homicide in the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
Sean Black is charged with killing a woman and injuring a man during a workplace shooting in Blawnox.
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
Bowers arrived in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 25.
Capital punishment could emerge as a major campaign issue in the U.S. presidential race for the first time in 30 years, with top GOP candidates already one-upping each other by touting tougher, more far-reaching death penalty laws.
The shooter won't be executed anytime soon, and it could be years before he faces the ultimate punishment.
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers in Pittsburgh, will be sentenced to death, a jury decided Wednesday.
Now that the jury has voted to impose the death penalty, Robert Bowers will in all likelihood be headed to the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana; KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
Robert Bowers killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue and he's facing a possible death sentence at his ongoing trial.
Jury selection is set to begin this month in a trial surrounding the darkest day in Pittsburgh's history.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will not allow Pennsylvania to carry out executions and is calling for a full repeal.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Prosecutors in Westmoreland County are seeking the death penalty against the father of 9-year-old Azuree Charles.
The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office will seek the death penalty against Jean Charles, the man accused of killing his young son; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
The court ruled 6-1 to uphold Victoria Drain's conviction and death sentence in the 2019 beating death of Christopher Richardson.
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday set a September 2026 execution date for a man who shot and killed a couple.
Jury selection has begun for the death penalty trial of a man accused of having set a house fire that killed a young child and two women.
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
Shawna Smith and Cortland Rogers have been charged in connection to the killings.
Washington County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Joshua George in his son Oliver's death.
Gov. Wolf, who leaves office in January, imposed a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in 2015.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against the man accused of killing an Uber driver.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
RJ Davis scored 18 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 17, and North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 67-66 in a back-and-forth battle.
At least four people were taken to an area hospital.
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.
Police believe no foul play is suspected in the incident.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
Freezing rain and icy conditions are coming to the Pittsburgh area moving forward.
PennDOT and PA Turnpike issued a warning about the winter weather events for a storm.
RJ Davis scored 18 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 17, and North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 67-66 in a back-and-forth battle.
At least four people were taken to an area hospital.
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.
An Ohio city inundated with threats last year related to an influx of Haitian immigrants has sued a neo-Nazi group that it says was at the heart of the onslaught.
President Trump met with Japan's prime minister and said that Nippon Steel can now invest in U.S. Steel rather than purchasing it.
The acting Pittsburgh police chief has been tapped to lead the bureau, Mayor Ed Gainey announced on Friday.
President Trump said Friday that Japan's Nippon Steel will drop its $14.1 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel and instead "invest heavily" in the company.
If you got divorced in 2024, a Pennsylvania pizza shop will give you a discount if you show your divorce papers.
Pittsburghers' gas and electric bills are likely showing some spikes after last month's winter blast.
If you're looking to make home repairs this year, you can get plenty of resources this weekend at Acrisure Stadium.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Altius and Monterey Bay Fish Grotto both were ranked in OpenTable's top 100 most romantic restaurants in the country.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We got to see the winner of the 100.7 Star Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition!
Ash Andrews, from Venture Outdoors, was here to help us protect our favorite shoes during the winter season.
Daisy Jade nabbed an exclusive chat with Raquel Justice, one of the stars of "Dexter: Original Sin."
We learned more about a brand-new indoor farmer's marketplace in Scott Township on the show today. Sarah Olbrich and Emily Thornton, from Mort's Fresh and Local were here to tell us more.
A family from Fayette County says they begged for help to save a dying loved one who took her final breath waiting for an ambulance.
KDKA Investigates has uncovered years of neglect by a company that owns dozens of complexes across the country.
A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
Two men said thieves drained the money from their SNAP benefits cards before they had a chance to head to the grocery store.
KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains what you need to research before agreeing to pay up.
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.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
According to county data, the flu is at its highest level since December 2023.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Researchers have a new hope for preventing severe illness from the bird flu after finding a groundbreaking antibody treatment.
RJ Davis scored 18 points, Ven-Allen Lubin added 17, and North Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 67-66 in a back-and-forth battle.
Brands are paying millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
The short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Friday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will play in the NFL's first regular season game in Ireland during the 2025 season.
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania DUI Association are encouraging drivers to be safe and sober this Super Bowl weekend.
President Trump met with Japan's prime minister and said that Nippon Steel can now invest in U.S. Steel rather than purchasing it.
New renderings for Arts Landing, an outdoor civic space in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, were announced on Wednesday.
The massive retailer purchased the facility and plans on making big changes.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to fast-track energy projects in Pennsylvania.
There is concern that increased tariffs on Colombia could mean an increase in the cost of coffee in the U.S.
Brands are paying millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
The work of black, female playwright Alice Childress is now on the stage at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.
Country singer Kelsea Ballerini had to postpone Friday's concert after dealing with an illness.
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.
Some advertisers release their commercials ahead of the big game. Here are ads to watch before the NFL's 2025 Super Bowl.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
A car fire in Evans City, Butler County, has left one person dead. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar shares the latest information.
Officials say an SUV with children inside crossed two lanes on Route 51 in Perryopolis, Fayette County, hitting a pickup truck, and then striking two gas pumps before catching on fire.
You can make coins move in a swirling motion down into a money vortex and KDKA Meteorologist Ray Petelin shows us how.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.