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AP Interview: Muti says culture good for economy
Riccardo Muti, the master conductor, is sounding an ominous note, and it isn't rising from the orchestra pit. The former longtime maestro at Milan's ...
Roethlisberger has rib injury too, out vs. Ravens
Right arm tucked into a black sling, weary eyes betraying a decided lack of sleep, Ben Roethlisberger tried to stay positive after the worst — and by ...
Fla. socialite at center of general's sex scandal
When news vans camped outside her stately home, a Florida socialite tied to the Gen. David Petraeus sex scandal fell back on her informal credentials ...
'I stole from a 9-year-old': Court-ordered shaming
A woman caught on camera driving on a sidewalk to pass a Cleveland school bus was ordered this week to hold a sign at the intersection reading, "Only ...
Roethlisberger hurt, Steelers survive Chiefs 16-13
The Pittsburgh Steelers are right where they expected to be heading into a vital three-week stretch that includes two games against the AFC ...
Steelers, Chiefs head to overtime
Ryan Succop hit a 46-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs entered overtime tied ...
Eagles QB Vick has 'pretty significant' concussion
His head pounding and his play erratic, Michael Vick's time could be up in Philadelphia. Once considered the long-term answer at quarterback after a ...
NFL Rdp: No unbeatens, lots of drama - and a tie
There are no more unbeaten teams in the NFL. There are two teams with a tie, though. New Orleans knocked off the last of the perfect teams when it ...
Romo's 2 TDs lead Cowboys past Eagles 38-23
Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes that kept Dallas even through three quarters. Then the Cowboys let their defense and special teams run wild in ...
Eagles QB Vick suffers concussion in Dallas loss
Michael Vick suffered a concussion in Philadelphia's 38-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Vick was knocked on his back in the second quarter ...
Judge: Hemsley's will valid, actor can be buried
Deceased actor Sherman Hemsley's longtime friend can proceed with his burial and running his estate, a Texas judge ruled Friday over the objections ...
Steelers, WR Sanders fined for faking injury
The NFL has levied $50,000 in fines to the Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders for faking an injury during an Oct. 21 game in ...
Questions and answers on the gasoline crisis
Many drivers in New York and New Jersey are still struggling to find gasoline nearly two weeks after Superstorm Sandy battered the region's energy ...
Toy trucks donated to honor Pa. tot mauled at zoo
Toy construction trucks have been pouring into the funeral home handling arrangements for a 2-year-old boy who was fatally mauled when he fell into ...
Former Etan Patz suspect freed in Pa., held again
A former suspect in the 1979 disappearance of a New York City boy walked out of a northeastern Pennsylvania prison Wednesday morning after more than ...
Penn State ex-President Spanier arraigned
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier was arraigned and released on bail at a brief court appearance Wednesday on charges he lied about and ...
Big names in sports thrown for losses by voters
On a night when sports and politics went 1-on-1, name recognition scored few points with voters. Linda McMahon, linked with her husband to pro ...
Deer crashes through Pittsburgh-area carpet store
This deer wasn't caught in the headlights. It was called on the carpet. A Pittsburgh-area carpeting store has been cleaning up after the wild animal ...
Republicans renew House control for 2 more years
Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be ...
Republicans renew their control of House
Republicans recaptured control of the House early Wednesday, besting Democrats in a billion-dollar battle and ensuring that the chamber will be ...
Ex-wrestling executive pinned in Conn. Senate race
Big-spending former wrestling executive Linda McMahon was smacked down again in her bid for a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, losing on a night when sports ...
Biggest late poll problem long lines in key states
Voters in key states such as Florida and Virginia waited in long lines hours after polls closed Tuesday night to cast ballots, even as politicians and ...
Steelers WR Brown likely out against Chiefs
The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent all season juggling running backs based on who's healthy and who's hot. Now it's the wide receivers' turn.
Man sentenced for stealing lobsters for drug habit
A Pennsylvania man could spend up to 25 years in prison for stealing lobsters he planned to sell to support his drug habit. Authorities say ...