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Pirates' Indian-born pitchers make pro debuts

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Firefighters rescue hot dogs from Avalon hillside

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Tea Party held in Schenley Park

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ROCKIN' ON THE 4TH OF JULY

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Cy Hays of the band "Heavy AARP" plays the alto saxophone during Dormont Day at Dormont Park this afternoon.

Nik Wallenda goes for walk, 200 feet up

It took him 25 minutes to walk from the 10th Street Bypass to the middle of Federal Street, the headliner event for the Three Rivers Regatta this July 4 weekend.

PG video: Walk sets high wire record

Powerboats to control the Allegheny

Fast boats will tear up the water today at the Three Rivers Regatta as the Powerboat Superleague takes center stage.

It should be cool, but dry, for fireworks

Three Rivers Regatta schedule of events

July 4 holiday closings

Morton impresses in win over Marlins

Charlie Morton, the Bucs' most immediate return in the Nate McLouth trade, is a 7-4 winner over first-place Florida.

PG blog: The PBC blog

Fedotenko to return to Penguins

Free agent winger Ruslan Fedotenko is the third Penguins regular to accept a pay cut to stay with the Stanley Cup champions.

PG blog: Empty Netters

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Billy Mays' life is celebrated

It was the final public appearance of pitchman Billy Mays, who coaxed and shouted and charmed his way into your living room.

PG video: Family, friends remember

Wecht's lawyers seek rebuke of Buchanan

The U.S. attorney had insisted at a news conference that the former Allegheny County coroner committed crimes even though charges against him were dismissed.

Devotion to detail