Taliban deputy rebukes education bans on Afghan women and girls
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
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A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
Videos shared on social media show villages once full of mud houses that used to dot the landscape have been reduced to piles of earthy rubbles.
An annual ceremony to remember those who died on September 11, 2001, was held in lower Manhattan on Monday.
Chase, a furry white spaniel with brown spots, is expected to make the trip to the US and reunite with his handler soon.
At least 40 people have been killed and 140 wounded in a suicide ambulance bombing claimed by the Taliban in the capital Kabul.
President Donald Trump declared Monday night the United States must continue fighting in Afghanistan to avoid the "predictable and unacceptable" results of a rapid withdrawal from the country where the U.S. has been at war for 16 years.
President Barack Obama said Wednesday the U.S. will leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan when he completes his term, down slightly from the current number but well up from the 5,500 he announced previously, arguing America's interests depend on helping Afghanistan's struggling government fight continuing threats from the Taliban and others.
The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. has conducted an airstrike targeting Taliban leader Mullah Mansour.
A breakaway Pakistani faction of the militant Taliban group has claimed responsibility for an Easter Sunday bombing in a park in the eastern city of Lahore that killed 60 people.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has become a hot button issue since his release in exchange for five Taliban members this past weekend.
A convicted felon who prosecutors have said sympathized with the Taliban has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for using his friend's gun at a Pittsburgh-area firing range.
With the situation getting worse on the ground Obama has ended the surge just in time for the election in November. Taliban and related attacks against NATO powers were approximately 2,700 in August of 2009 when Obama made his contrary-to-campaign promised-move to step up the nation's military assistance in Afghanistan. Three years later, in August of 2012, there were more attacks – nearly 3,000.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
We're back in the kitchen with Rania whipping up a French dish: salad nicoise.
A man is facing charges after police said he kidnapped a woman in Scott Township, forced her into a car, then crashed into a utility pole, seriously injuring her.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki wrote a letter to investigating authorities asking them to declare her legally deceased.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A man is facing charges after police said he kidnapped a woman in Scott Township, forced her into a car, then crashed into a utility pole, seriously injuring her.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 35th district will fill a vacancy next week and decide which party will hold the speakership.
The federal government employs thousands in the Pittsburgh region and funds research to the tune of billions of dollars.
President Trump has repeatedly said the Gaza Strip is uninhabitable.
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
Once the old Washington Mall is torn down, Costco will become the anchor tenant.
Demand goes up this time of year, which could lead to paying more for the sweet treats.
In today's Something Good, The National Aviary's peregrine falcon, Carla, has lade her first egg of the season!
The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
Rania is bringing a taste of Paris to her kitchen with a delicious french salad with no meat! She showed Katie how you don't need a passport to enjoy authentic French cuisine.
We had to unleash our inner dictionary disaster! Marita Garrett, the founding president and CEO of Civically, Inc., joined us for an impromptu spelling bee.
Whether it's a deep-dive into Pittsburgh-based classics or a theme night dedicated to your favorite franchises, PGH Trivia is bringing the questions, and fun, to breweries across Pittsburgh
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
If your baby is not sleeping in a safe space, you could be putting them at risk.
Most cases have been from an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the CDC says.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Zappala said if health conditions can be linked to the apartment units, they will no longer be fit for usage.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Crosby's 1,670th career point is good for the fourth-most all-time with a single NHL franchise.
The black and gold is going international next season and you may want to make the trip - so here is what you'll have to do to hop the pond.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
The budget deficit is projected to climb into hundreds of millions in the coming years.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County, focused on being eco-friendly while sparking economic growth. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Spring has nearly sprung, which means the fresh floral aromas and flavors that remind you of sun-kissed afternoons are all the rage. Certified sommelier, Adam Knoerzer, introduced us to a wine that fits the new season to a tee.
We couldn't celebrate Talk Pittsburgh 2-year anniversary without Boaz! He met a mascot who's furry, has nine lives and loves trombones. We're talking about the Pittsburgh Symphony's mascot, Fiddlesticks.
A brand new daughter-father restaurant is opening soon in Bloomfield called Dad's Dog and Burger. We were joined by the owner and chef, Katelyn Bako, and her dad Rick Bako, to learn more about it.
We've all been in those work meetings where we have to go around, say our name, and a fun fact about ourselves. On Instagram, someone proposed a new type of icebreaker, one that involves spilling the tea.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
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.
