A man who died shortly after a confrontation with Swissvale police officers on Aug. 5 had a similar encounter with police in New Kensington just four months earlier. (Today)

Over the past few months, John Challis watched a Penguins playoff game with Mario Lemieux, was featured on ESPN television, addressed the Pirates before a game and spent an afternoon with Alex Rodriguez ... (Today)

The North Shore casino is back from the brink. (Today)

In a surprising and politically controversial move, Gov. Ed Rendell has nominated longtime environmentalist John Hanger as secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection. (Today)

Students from Franciscan University of Steubenville last night mourned a member of the school's cross-country team and prayed for six other student athletes who were injured when their van crashed on Route 22 in Hanover, Washington County. (Today)