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August 24, 2025
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School bus carrying junior football team crashes near Pittsburgh; 21 hospitalised; probe under way | World News

Bus carrying junior football team crashes near Pittsburgh; 21 hospitalised (Pic credit: AP) A school bus carrying the Aliquippa Junior High football team overturned on a sharp bend north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, leaving 21 of the 28 passengers injured and hospitalised, officials said.The bus, which was transporting 25 students and three adults to […]

May 21, 2025
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Corey O’Connor wins Primary in Pittsburgh Mayor election, likely headed to City Hall

Corey O’Connor wins Pitsburg Mayor election (Image Credit: NYT) In Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, with the campaign focusing on city finances, affordable housing and public safety concerns. O’Connor’s victory virtually guarantees his success in November’s general election, as Pittsburgh hasn’t elected a Republican mayor in about 100 […]