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Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as Egypt opens border crossing
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Biden says aid for Israel and Ukraine will "pay dividends for American security"
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Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast
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Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
Biden to visit Israel Wednesday in show of support after Hamas attack
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
Sen. Joe Manchin considers independent 2024 run, warns party system could be nation's 'downfall'
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has benefited from waiting to reveal where he stood as the swing vote in a chamber closely divided between Democrats and Republicans.
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RFK Jr. drops Democratic presidential bid to run as independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent candidate.
Israel vows to "destroy Hamas" after deadly attack; several Americans dead
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
2 Pennsylvania polls show toss-up race between Biden and Trump
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Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
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Biden administration awards $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
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Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for East Palestine train derailment but won't declare disaster
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Ohio family's 17 dogs die in Thanksgiving Day fire
An Ohio family is mourning after they lost their 17 dogs and everything inside their home to a fire on Thanksgiving Day.
Pirates reportedly hire Sarah Gelles as assistant general manager
She joins the front office after serving as Houston's Research and Development Department Director.
'Unfounded' threat against Pittsburgh synagogue under investigation
There will be heightened security after an "unfounded" threat against a Pittsburgh synagogue, officials said on Thursday.
KDKA-TV announces Pittsburgh area's first-ever 8 p.m. newscast
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There will be heightened security after an "unfounded" threat against a Pittsburgh synagogue, officials said on Thursday.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania redesigns mail-in ballots in effort to decrease rejected votes
Pennsylvania is redesigning the envelopes and instruction sheets before the 2024 primary.
New Kensington approves 73% increase for garbage pickup
New Kensington homeowners and renters will have to pay nearly double for their garbage pickup next year.
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Pittsburghers charged thousands of dollars to get cars towed after crashes
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VA says it's open to exploring the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD
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Pittsburgh Penguins upgrade menu, fan experience for 2023-24 season
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