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Sarah Palin burst onto the national stage today when she joined Sen. John McCain on the Republican ticket and became that party's first female vice presidential candidate. Palin has been in office for less than two years.

PG video: Obama, Biden comment on McCain's choice of Gov. Palin

Analysis: Palin's age, inexperience rival Obama's

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Obama combines oratory, stinging criticisms of McCain

Barack Obama accepts the Democratic presidential nomination with a call to mend the economy.

Obama, Biden in Beaver County

They described Sarah Palin's choice as the Republican vice presidential candidate as "compelling." Obama backed away from an aide's earlier statement that criticized the selection.

In Homewood, Obama acceptance speech greeted with tears, glee | PG video

Barack Obama: A different kind of cool

Volunteer's hard work earns tickets to a party

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RETURNS

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Jordan Bonham, center, a senior at Bethel Park High School, cheers with other students at the kick off of another high school football season as Bethel Park hosted rival Kiski Area tonight.
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Steelers win by Reed-thin margin again

There were a lot of no-shows as the Steelers nip Carolina in their preseason finale, 19-16, winning on a last-second field goal for the second consecutive week.

Ron Cook: Using starters quite a fumble

PG video: Postgame report with Ed Bouchette

Tomlin will reveal Steelers cuts tomorrow

Final wide receiver spot down to Reid, Baker

Quarterback cut will be a tough one

Rooney huddle in New York City revealed

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Union to focus on Pirates, Alvarez

At issue is when the team's first-round draft pick agreed to a contract -- before midnight or at two minutes after midnight.

State OKs referrals to Western Psych

After a monthlong suspension, the state will again permit referrals to certain community mental health services operated by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

'Very dangerous' suspect nabbed in Strip

Law enforcement officers surrounded a Strip District night club early yesterday and arrested nine people, including a suspected drug dealer with a long criminal history.

'Sexy' exercise salon has officials in cold sweat

Officials in Adams, Butler County, told a woman that she can't open a dance studio that would include pole dancing because it's an "adult business."

PG poll: What do you think of the decision?

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Natural gas prices drop

Worried about energy costs? Here's welcome news: Natural gas prices are dropping, which might mean lower heating bills.

Ravenstahl: Ford's accusations are malicious

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl responded to comments about corruption made by the URA boss when he resigned.

4 Rochester officials face theft charges

A grand jury investigation culminated with the arrests of a borough council member, two former borough employees and the treasurer of a defunct borough authority.

PDF: T he attorney general's news release

Professor enters alcohol treatment

The district attorney had planned to ask that bond be revoked for a Carnegie Mellon University professor charged with driving drunk three times in eight days.

High school football opens tonight