White House Bars Major News Outlets From Press Briefing
News organizations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and Politico were blocked from joining an informal, on the record White House press briefing on Friday.
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News organizations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and Politico were blocked from joining an informal, on the record White House press briefing on Friday.
The White House is denouncing "hatred and hate-motivated violence" following a series of threats against Jewish community centers across the country.
US appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump's ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations.
A dozen top manufacturing business leaders gathered at the White House on Monday morning to meet with President Trump.
President Barack Obama firmly defended his decision to cut nearly three decades off convicted leaker Chelsea Manning's prison term Wednesday, arguing in his final White House news conference that the former Army intelligence analyst had served a "tough prison sentence" already.
President Barack Obama welcomed his successor, Donald Trump, to the White House, today.
Conceding his party's staggering electoral defeat, President Barack Obama on Wednesday invited President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him to discuss the handover of power.
The Pittsburgh Penguins met with President Barack Obama, where they were honored for winning their fourth Stanley Cup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a busy summer after winning the Stanley Cup.
A heartwarming letter sent to President Barack Obama by a six-year-old boy is going viral.
President Barack Obama said Saturday night he will take it as a "personal insult" if the African-American community fails to turn out for the presidential election.
The White House responded this week to an online petition asking the federal government to formally label the Black Lives Matter movement as a "terror group."
A trip to Washington, DC offers plenty of things to see, including monuments and memorials dedicated to those who have made significant contributions to our country.
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians.
Striding into history, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party.
A man shot by a U.S. Secret Service officer outside the White House remained in critical condition in a Washington hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Reports indicate a shooting near the White House triggered a lockdown on Friday.
More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules to be issued Wednesday by the Obama administration.
Activists smoked marijuana outside the White House to send their message that the drug shouldn't be considered dangerous.
Appalachian coal communities hit hard by layoffs will get $65.8 million in federal funding to help them diversify their economies, create new jobs and retrain workers.
Jumping into the issues of the day, Pope Francis opened his visit to the United States with a strong call Wednesday for action to combat climate change.
Bishop David Zubik joined the "KDKA Morning News" live from the south lawn of the White House Wednesday morning in anticipation of the pope's first address since arriving in the United States.
It was a big day for a young girl from Ross Township.
First, United Airlines, then the New York Stock Exchange, and then the Wall Street Journal; travel, money and news were all interrupted Wednesday by computer glitches.
In October the White House launched a 3D Printed Ornament Challenge for the holiday season.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
Last year, countless children in the Pittsburgh area had nowhere to go.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County on Thursday, officials said.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
The WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist headlines the 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
An anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest was held at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood on Thursday.
As the NFL draft in April gets closer, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to get storefronts open. With this chance to market the region, they don't want empty storefronts. Chris Hoffman reports.
A Westmoreland County man is facing multiple charges, including trafficking, after police said he inappropriately touched a 6-year-old girl and offered to buy her from her mother. Chris DeRose reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
