FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
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Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won't testify in defense of his effort to appear on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot.
A Democrat-aligned super PAC is trying to keep RFK Jr. off the ballot in Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois.
"I said let's go put the bear in Central Park and we'll make it look like it got hit by a bike," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a video he posted on X.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork to get on the ballot for the November election in Pennsylvania.
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent candidate.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The woman who was stabbed at the Wyndham Grand hotel was treated by medics and released.
The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with PA Unplugged.
Jurkovec, 26, was arrested Friday after police said he stole a box truck from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in South Park Township won $3 million.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The woman who was stabbed at the Wyndham Grand hotel was treated by medics and released.
The event was at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with PA Unplugged.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from the valet garage at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
Michael Hawkins accounted for 313 yards of total offense and five touchdowns and West Virginia beat No. 25 Virginia 38-27 on Saturday night in the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Carolina Panthers' Bank of America Stadium.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Former Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on Friday and charged with stealing a vehicle from Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital.
Edgar Snyder and Associates explains the laws surrounding e-bikes. Who is at fault in an accident involving an e-bike? Are children legally allowed to ride them?
Chef Doug Heilman shows how to start the fall season right with kitchen refresh ideas, from organization to knife sharpening to cutting board cleaning.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino from Good Manners Group, LLC explains how to be both polite and assertive in school, workplaces and social gatherings.
Heather and David recap Friday's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show!
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
