WASHINGTON -- A Carnegie construction company fraudulently received $39.4 million in federal funds meant for firms owned and operated by disabled veterans, according to a government audit. (Today)

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's proposed 1 percent tuition tax came under attack in Harrisburg yesterday, even as students panned it at a City Council meeting. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- After negotiating critical last-minute commitments, Senate Democratic leaders yesterday stood on the verge of achieving the necessary 60 votes to begin consideration of the most expansive health care legislation to go before the Senate in nearly half a century. (Today)

What could have been misconstrued as an overzealous pig roast actually did involve dead pigs -- along with a house fire, 10 students in white work suits and a $300,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice. (Today)

Despite pleas from several residents to allow the new school board that takes office next month to select the next superintendent of the West Mifflin Area School District, the board last night voted to award Assistant Superintendent Janet Sardon the job. (Today)