• In 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, “Common Sense,” which argued for American independence from British rule. • In 1860, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Mass., coll...

Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bill Toomey is 86. Singer Rod Stewart is 80. Rock singer-musician Donald Fagen (Steely Dan) is 77. Boxing Hall of Famer George Foreman is 76. Singer Pat Benatar is 72. ...

• Brownsville General Hospital got a new lease when the Pennsylvania State Attorney General gave his tentative approval of the sale of the non-profit institution to a for-profit corporation, which pro...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of contr...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera- equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by Christmas, she had become so obsessed with it that mos...

Metro Creative Services Homeowners may think they have to tear down walls or build room extensions to transform their homes with renovation projects. But small projects can yield impressive results, a...

COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 6 p.m. - CBSSN — Kent St. at Buffalo 7 p.m. - PEACOCK — Minnesota at Wisconsin 8 p.m. - CBSSN — Cent. Michigan at Toledo 8 p.m. - FOX — UCLA at Maryland COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7:30 ...

2005 • His team may not have played their best game but Monessen coach Joe Salvino will take it. Sheldon Davis banked home the game-winning basket with just 36 seconds remaining on the clock to give h...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson’s baritone voice dropped a handful of octaves when the query was posed. How unique of a challenge are the Edmonton Oilers strictly because of the combi...

Charleroi Middle School boys top Raiders The Charleroi Middle School basketball team defeated Waynesburg Thursday, 39-21 to move to 4-1 on the season. Jaxson Klinger led the Cougar attack with 11 poin...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

The Belle Vernon Public Library’s Evening Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book are available for loan. New and casual members a...

• Free Basic Life Support class, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township, 10 a.m. to noon. The class includes Narcon training and stop-thebleed information. For more information,...

Hot Honey Bacon Cheddar Dip with Pretzel Bites Recipe courtesy of Finish Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 12 5 slices bacon 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons TRUFF Original Hot Sauce 16 oun...

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1...

By JAIMIE DING, BEATRICE DUPUY, HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, GENE JOHNSON AND CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flames and pillars of smoke rose from both sides of the road and a woman ye...

Family Features Without a little prep work and routine maintenance, winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. Following a few simple steps can help you avoid frozen pipes, drafty rooms and slippery...

Editor’s note: An expanded list of regional property transfers runs in our electronic edition.

This is the second year in a row the district created the skating rink on the district’s Coal Center campus. Mon Valley residents won’t have to go too far for winter fun as the ice rink on the Califor...