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Police officers guard an entrance to Emory University Hospital after an ambulance arrived transporting an American that was infected with the Ebola virus, in Atlanta.

Pennsylvania hospitals ready if Ebola virus strikes

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Walk/run celebrates possible breakthrough for pulmonary fibrosis

Pennsylvania hospitals ready if Ebola virus strikes

Pittsburgh school board approves revised code of conduct

In remission for ovarian cancer, woman writes book with her doctor

Obituary: Robert M. Lumish / Chief of Infectious Diseases at UPMC Mercy Hospital

Writer/director Luc Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in "Lucy", an action-thriller that examines the possibility of what one human could truly do if she unlocked 100 percent of her brain capacity and accessed the furthest reaches of her mind.

It's a myth that we use just 10 percent of our mind's capacity. We use it all.

Ingram man charged with having sex with 15-year-old girl

Empty pill bottles signify pain of addiction

Fire at Donegal animal park destroys 3 buildings

Jury duty email a scam, U.S. courts warn

Collaboration possible on produce terminal in Strip District, mayor says

Pennsylvania hospitals ready if Ebola virus strikes

Water, water everywhere … The fouling of Toledo’s water supply is an environmental game changer

Work record: A Corbett aide’s job duties are still in question

America’s role: The U.S. must seek a lasting solution in Gaza

Road delay: Congress ducks a lasting transportation solution

House Republicans are suing President Obama for doing his job

PG primary endorsements

In remission for ovarian cancer, woman writes book with her doctor

Empty pill bottles signify pain of addiction

Halle Berry's 'Extant' Finale Bumped Up a Week

PEOPLE: Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Johnny Galecki, Michael Strahan and more!

Let’s Talk About Art: Community-building through glass

Commentary: Nostalgia economy sets back television

SEEN: Style Social @ The Warhol draws the fashionistas

School Style: Shopping for class a chance to slip in lessons on money management, responsibility

Stylebook: Banana Republic debuts Roland Mouret line

#LetsMakeASEEN: Jeremiah's Place

#SEENHotSpot: Sienna Mercato

Steel Advice: How to address retirement home problems

Highmark transition plan details still elusive

Collaboration possible on produce terminal in Strip District, mayor says

South Side marina lease gets green light

Wal-Mart’s website to personalize shopping

Law firms cautioned about creating LGBT practice groups

Specialist Anthony Rinaldi works his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday as U.S. stocks rose. Could last week’s plunge for the Dow Jones and the S&P be an early sign that the stock market is headed for a painful correction after reaching all-time highs earlier this summer?

Spooked investors brace for ‘correction’

In The Lead/ Top 50 2014

Pitt opens football training camp

Tech Talk: NFL to use Microsoft tablets on sidelines

Creature Feature: American Bison

Sports 'n' 'at: A look back at historical newspaper headlines

Are classical music albums making a comeback?

University of Pittsburgh football team opened its first day of training camp. (Video by Nate Guidry; 8/4/2014)

Pitt opens football training camp

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Pedro Alvarez's option: Figure it out soon

Pirates staff is confident that the third baseman’s fielding woes are part of a long season.

about 2 hours ago

Andrew McCutchen is hit by an Arizona Diamondbacks pitch during the ninth inning Saturday.

Ron Cook: McCutchen’s injury, likely stay on disabled list is bad timing for Pirates

Oblique injury is hard gauge, but it will be tough to match McCutchen’s MVP production if he is out for an extended stretch.

about 10 hours ago

Pedro Alvarez's throwing woes aren't improving, which puts the Pirates in a bind.

Pirates notebook: Pedro Alvarez woes create a quandary

The Pirates are at a bit of a crossroads with Pedro Alvarez, whose throwing problems at third base have become too much to ignore.

1 day ago

Pirates sign free-agent third baseman Nix

Brent Morel was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis and Dean Anna was designated for assignment.

2 days ago

Diamondbacks catcher Tuffy Gosewisch reacts after tagging out Gregory Polanco at home plate during the eighth inning Sunday at Chase Field in Phoenix.

McCutchen injured as Pirates fall to Diamondbacks, 3-2

Arizona walked off with a win after Andrew McCutchen walked off an inning before, holding his left side in pain after a sacrifice fly.

2 days ago

Pirates reliever Ernesto Frieri (center) claims he did not hit Arizona slugger Paul Goldschmidt intentionally Friday night.

Pirates notebook: Frieri denies intent on Friday hit-by-pitch

The way Pirates reliever Ernesto Frieri sees it, his season has been bad enough as is, thus he didn't intentionally hit Paul Goldschmidt.

4 days ago

Last year at the non-waiver trade deadline, the Pirates acquired Marlon Byrd, so they could make another big deal again this month.

On the Pirates: The deals are hardly done

Standing pat Thursday doesn't prevent the Pirates from still acquiring players from another team, but it won't be easy.

2 days ago

Josh Harrison celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning Saturday night at Chase Field.

Pirates rattle off more runs at right time in win

The Pirates did it again Saturday night, scoring four runs in the eighth inning in an 8-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2 days ago

Pirates' Andrew McCutchen is congratulated by third base coach Nick Levya following a 9-4 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game on Friday in Phoenix.

Late Pirates barrage sinks Diamondbacks, 9-4

The top of the order inflicted them most damage. Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer and Andrew McCutchen scored seven runs and had six hits.

3 days ago

Edinson Volquez delivers in the Pirates game May 22 against the Washington Nationals at PNC Park.

Pirates notebook: Hurdle sees bad side of long starts

Clint Hurdle said he has seen a correlation between pitching deep into games and decreased performance in subsequent starts.

3 days ago

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Pedro Alvarez's option: Figure it out soon

Ron Cook: McCutchen’s injury, likely stay on disabled list is bad timing for Pirates

Pirates notebook: Pedro Alvarez woes create a quandary

Pirates sign free-agent third baseman Nix

McCutchen injured as Pirates fall to Diamondbacks, 3-2

Pirates notebook: Frieri denies intent on Friday hit-by-pitch

On the Pirates: The deals are hardly done

Pirates rattle off more runs at right time in win

Late Pirates barrage sinks Diamondbacks, 9-4

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Martinez is silver lining in Rangers' 5-3 loss

Angels rout Dodgers 5-0 in Freeway Series opener

Angels 5, Dodgers 0

Flowers, Abreu lead White Sox to 5-3 win

Dodgers can't hit Richards in 5-0 loss to Angels

Derek Norris singles in 10th as A's beat Rays 3-2

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