Son stolen at birth hugs mother for first time in 42 years
Hospital workers took Maria Angelica Gonzalez' son from her arms right after birth in 1981 and later told her he had died.
Hospital workers took Maria Angelica Gonzalez' son from her arms right after birth in 1981 and later told her he had died.
A surveillance team recovered a pizza box Heuermann threw into a garbage can on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, prosecutors say.
Scientists sequenced the genome of the sled dog, who led a team of dogs carrying a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska, in 1925.
A former northwestern Pennsylvania high school teacher will be getting a new hearing on his conviction in the strangulation death of a student more than four decades ago.
A study of Florida's python population has discovered some unnerving information about a possibly terrifying new breed of slithering creatures.
The man who police say is the Golden State Killer was found using DNA-matching information from genealogy websites, according to the Sacramento District Attorney's office.
The shocking revelations came about after the woman's daughter, now 36 years old, took a DNA test and learned that her biological father was a complete stranger.
Lawrence Cook left Allegheny County Police headquarters facing two more rape charges in Wilmerding.
Items recovered from a remote hunting cabin might be linked to a pair of convicted killers who escaped from a nearby prison more than two weeks ago, authorities said Monday as searchers swarmed rugged woods in the hamlet in far northern New York.
The idea of reproducing a living being from DNA is the stuff Jurassic Park and Dolly the Sheep are made of. But is it really possible to reproduce someone from DNA?
For people whose cancer has stopped responding to standard therapy and are out of treatment options, a new trial is starting soon called the NCI-MATCH trial.
Did you know there are DNA tests for dogs? They're helping owners find out the exact breeds of their pets. And it doesn't stop there.
It's been eight years since Drew Whitley was released from prison, wrongfully convicted for the murder of 22-year-old Noreen Malloy outside the McDonald's restaurant in Duquesne.
Homecoming became a reality today for Army Cpl. Alva Clifford Groves of Shinnston, West Virginia.
His family had given up hope, but thanks to DNA technology, the remains of a serviceman who died 63 years ago in the Korean War will finally be coming home.
The murders of two sisters in East Liberty earlier this year is now a death penalty case.
A western Pennsylvania man accused of having robbed and killed his next-door neighbors, two sisters of an Iowa state lawmaker, now also faces trial on charges that he stole another woman's wedding ring a year ago.
The next-door neighbor accused of robbing and fatally shooting two sisters in their East Liberty home earlier this year has been ordered to stand trial.
An outside firm will help police analyze the forensic evidence that led to the arrest of the neighbor of tow sisters murdered in East Liberty.
Attorney Blaine Jones met with a new client Friday. Allen Wade is the man charged in connection with the shooting deaths of sisters, Sarah and Susan Wolfe, last month in their East Liberty home.
Which is worse for your DNA – being sleep-deprived or shifting your sleep?
A former western Pennsylvania borough councilman has taken the stand in his own defense to deny that he killed his former girlfriend more than three decades ago.
Gregory Hopkins was a councilman in Bridgewater, but today he's the defendant in a murder trial. It's a case that goes back 34 years in Beaver County.
Every day citizens are arrested and booked on suspicion of committing a crime -- and their fingerprints are taken with or without their consent.
Is your kid's sleep influenced more by their DNA or their surroundings?
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
A Gibsonia man has been charged in federal court with securities fraud.
The incident remains under investigation.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Gibsonia man has been charged in federal court with securities fraud.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
As KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports, Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest Republican competitor since he challenged and defeated Sen. Rick Santorum nearly two decades ago.
The race between Sen. Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the nation.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cellphones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
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A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
The Popeye's in Robinson has been ordered to shut down after an inspection found several violations.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
Wrapping up our 20th anniversary show with David Highfield's favorite tag line!
We're catching up with the former hosts of Pittsburgh Today Live for our 20th Anniversary and that includes our friend and former colleague, retired KDKA personality Jon Burnett.
Let's get this Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special started!
Team PTL joined David and Heather on stage to share their favorite moments on the show.
Ayana Del Valle performed Billie Holliday's "The Very Thought of You" at our 20th anniversary celebration!
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
We introduced you to Elizabeth Loughren in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The Chicago Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team in a single inning in 65 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
The Steelers signed four undrafted rookies: a cornerback, running back, quarterback, and linebacker.
Cody Bellinger had four hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and the Chicago Cubs surged past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2.
Puustinen scored five goals and 15 assists for the Penguins in the 2023-24 season.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
A man and woman have been hospitalized after a shooting in Adams Township, Butler County.
The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Finleyville around 6 p.m. Saturday. Crews will be out on Sunday to assess the damage and intensity. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller reports.
One home lost its entire second floor due to Saturday's severe weather, a local church was also heavily damaged and several of those congregants were injured when the tornado touched down in Finleyville. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
On Saturday, thousands of people were traversing several city thoroughfares for the first OpenStreetsPGH event of the season. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in floral outfits for their first Mother's Day.