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Classifying tranquilizer as a controlled substance will 'do nothing' to curb deaths, some experts say

PITTSBURGH — This week, the Shapiro administration and acting health secretary Dr. Debra Bogen announced that the sedative tranquilizer xylazine, also known as tranq, would be listed as a Schedule III controlled substance.

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Ron Cook: Sidney Crosby will always be a Penguin — right?

PITTSBURGH — A partial list of Hall of Famers who left their original team after achieving greatness:

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Bullpen shines, as Pirates extend winning streak to six with win against Reds

PITTSBURGH — There was no 14-run explosion this time. Not even eight, as the Pirates had averaged over the past five games, all wins. Furthermore, the Pirates saw their quality start streak snapped at 11.

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'We want answers just like adults': Ohio 17-year-old advocates for herself, other teens after train derailment

PITTSBURGH — Not many 17-year-olds need to think about the long term consequences of chemical exposure to their health.

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Pirates extend manager Derek Shelton beyond 2023

PITTSBURGH — The good vibes around the Pirates’ clubhouse have extended to the coaching staff, in turn leading to some fresh ink being drawn.

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Pittsburgh Jews keep defying hate as synagogue trial nears

Three Jewish congregations in Pittsburgh are still waiting for justice four and a half years after the massacre that changed everything

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Cooper Kupp is grateful for brief time with Allen Robinson, wishes him well in Pittsburgh

Cooper Kupp loved being teammates with Allen Robinson, even if it was only briefly

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Pirates win 5th in a row, accomplishing feat for first time under manager Derek Shelton

PITTSBURGH — To reach a benchmark never done before in the Derek Shelton era, it was only fitting that a trio of first-year Pirates helped make the feat possible.

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Sonny Vaccaro talks 'Air,' signing Michael Jordan and being played by Matt Damon

PITTSBURGH — Sonny Vaccaro knows that Matt Damon looks nothing like an Italian kid from Trafford. But that doesn't mean he had any misgivings about Damon playing him in "Air," the feature film currently in theaters about how Vaccaro signed Michael Jordan to his first shoe deal at Nike.

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Joe Starkey: Solving goalie question is Penguins' top mission — and John Gibson could be the answer

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins have come to a crossroads with goaltender Tristan Jarry. He can be an unrestricted free agent in July. I'm inclined to move on and pursue Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson, a Pittsburgh native, even if it means trading Jake Guentzel or Bryan Rust.

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Pitching and pop travel home safely, as Pirates shove aside Reds at PNC

PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski didn’t need to dig around in his suitcase to locate the red-hot bat that played a big role on the Pirates’ recent road trip. Connor Joe, same deal.

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Analytics have shaped Fenway Sports Group’s other front offices. What might that mean for Penguins?

PITTSBURGH — Penguins fans should know that when Fenway Sports Group executive Dave Beeston said there is “no limit” as to who the team will hire to lead its hockey operations department next, they were far from empty words.

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Pennsylvania launches program to teach students disability inclusion

PITTSBURGH — School districts across the state, including those in Western Pennsylvania, could soon implement new curriculum focusing on political and historical contributions made by people with disabilities.

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‘Explosion’ reported amid protests over University of Pittsburgh ‘transgenderism’ debate

No one was injured by the small explosion

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Paul Zeise: High school and youth coaches deserve a lot better from parents

PITTSBURGH — Dana Petruska has been a high school coach for 37 years. She has won more than 500 games, a state championship as recently as 2018 and a Pennsylvania coach of the year award by state sports writers.

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Sources: Steelers closing in on trade for veteran receiver Allen Robinson

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are in the final stages of completing a trade for veteran receiver Allen Robinson, and the deal could be completed upon Robinson passing a physical, according to sources.

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Lauded jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal never lost love for his hometown of Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Ahmad Jamal bolted out of Pittsburgh at 17 with his cap and gown practically flying in the breeze, but you can't say he never looked back.

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Seattle Seahawks: Updated roster going into 2023 offseason program

The Seattle Seahawks will be back in the building today at the VMAC, beginning the first phase of their 2023 offseason program.

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‘I married a stranger I met on TikTok for fun – then we fell in love’

Two perfect strangers got married and embarked on a road trip across the US. Neither of them imagined they’d still be together two years later

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The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter is about to stand trial, more than 4 years after a day that shook the city

PITTSBURGH — It's been more than four years since Robert Gregory Bowers opened fire on Shabbat services on a gray and rainy fall Saturday — since his name, and by extension Pittsburgh, became inextricably linked to the worst attack on the Jewish faith in American history.

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Picking a jury for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial won't be easy

PITTSBURGH — Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin the process next week of choosing a jury to hear the case against accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter Robert Bowers.

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Little stinkers: It's time to hunt — and celebrate — the ramps of Appalachia

PITTSBURGH — In these first sunny, wonderfully balmy days of spring, nothing hits the spot — or nose — quite like ramps.

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Paul Zeise: Ron Hextall and Brian Burke never made sense for Penguins

PITTSBURGH — The worst kept secret in Pittsburgh sports was that Ron Hextall was on borrowed time as the Penguins general manager from about the trade deadline until the end of the season. The question was never if Hextall was going to get fired, it was always when.

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Penguins fire Ron Hextall and Brian Burke, cleaning house in front office

PITTSBURGH — Frustrated fans who chanted "Fire Hextall!" at PPG Paints Arena during Tuesday's devastating loss to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks got their wish Friday.

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Black church, NHL's Penguins reach historic land-use accord

The Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team has reached an agreement with a historic Black church to provide it development rights to a 1.5-acre parcel near the church's former property

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