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William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
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William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
A lifelong Steelers fan, one of the many personal items he took above the Earth's orbit was a Terrible Towel he'd had for years. Now, he's back in Pittsburgh to help lead the charge for the black and gold, something he tells KDKA-TV is a dream come true.
She said she was bringing a dream catcher her mother gave her to the space station.
The earth welcomed home three space travelers today who had departed the planet well before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19.
On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a NASA astronaut with ties to western Pennsylvania will blast off into space.
NASA has announced its new astronaut class, and one of the candidates is from Pittsburgh.
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted a photo Pittsburgh from space Saturday morning, sharing a spectacular view of the city.
The work of astronauts comes to life in a new, permanent exhibit at Carnegie Science Center. "Space-Place" features full-size replicas of the International Space Station.
Neil Armstrong is being remembered as an American hero and pioneer. On July 20,1969, he was the first man to set foot on the moon.
Looking around our nation, it's obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride's brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to astronaut Mike Fincke.
Rookie center Zach Frazier will now be thrust into the starting center position.
Matsuyama birdied the 17th and 18th holes for his 10th career PGA Tour victory and first FedEx Cup playoffs title.
Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur.
A Greene County fugitive on the run for weeks has been taken into custody.
A six-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in Homewood.
Rookie center Zach Frazier will now be thrust into the starting center position.
Matsuyama birdied the 17th and 18th holes for his 10th career PGA Tour victory and first FedEx Cup playoffs title.
Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur.
A Greene County fugitive on the run for weeks has been taken into custody.
A six-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in Homewood.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to host an "economic and energy event" in York, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
The Harris campaign will make stops at canvassing events, phone banks, and visit local businesses in western Pennsylvania.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
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New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
As football season gets underway, we're taking a look back at some of the very first Women of Steel. Did you know the Pittsburgh Steelers once had cheerleaders. We're chatting with two of the Steelerettes.
The inaugural Iron City Car Cruise is rolling into Creighton this weekend. Daisy Jade has a preview.
This weekend's PNC Park Family Fun Day has a very special message. The Neighborhood Ford Store, Pirates Charities, Quilt for the Cure, Glimmer of Hope and the AHN Chill Mobile are giving children the chance to make a difference one square at a time.
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is taking social media by storm. Sharmaine Stock, of Mainely Dipped, knows the secrets behind these sweet treats and she's in the kitchen to show us too.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Smoke and vape shops seem to be popping up everywhere you look these days, and not everyone is happy about that.
Is the Gainey administration fulfilling its promise to create new affordable housing in Pittsburgh?
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
Dental care should be part of your child’s back to school routine. Pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Issac joins Talk Pittsburgh with some tips for parents.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
Rookie center Zach Frazier will now be thrust into the starting center position.
Matsuyama birdied the 17th and 18th holes for his 10th career PGA Tour victory and first FedEx Cup playoffs title.
Jose Luis Ballester became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur.
George Kirby worked six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a five-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Russell Wilson slogged through a forgettable preseason debut in Pittsburgh.
On Saturday, former President Donald Trump again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy in Wilkes-Barre.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Some Rue21 stores, including two in the Pittsburgh area, are reopening under new ownership.
The Steelers' annual training camp in Latrobe has had a big economic impact these last few weeks.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Watch as Jeff Hathhorn, Mark Kaboly, and Will Graves join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
A man was shot during a robbery after he attempted to enter a home in Fayette County on Saturday night. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
A Greene County fugitive on the run for weeks has been taken into custody.
A six-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in Homewood.
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
The driver of a truck smashed into an overpass on Route 40 in Washington County on July 31, 2024.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."