Syrian Refugee Mustafa Alowemer Charged For Allegedly Planning To Bomb Pittsburgh Church
A Syrian refugee is facing terrorism charges after he allegedly planned to bomb a church on Pittsburgh's North Side.
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A Syrian refugee is facing terrorism charges after he allegedly planned to bomb a church on Pittsburgh's North Side.
In the wake of suspected bombs being mailed to political leaders, a former U.S. Postal Inspector says threatening packages going through the mail are very rare, and workers are highly trained to catch such packages.
Local condemnation of the attempted bombing assault on Democratic officials and CNN was unanimous and bipartisan.
Parents try to steer kids away from pitfalls and guide them toward a positive circle of friends, never thinking that circle could include terrorists.
Defense Sec. Jim Mattis says countering China and Russia are military's top national security priorities now outpacing threat of terrorism.
Federal prosecutors brought terrorism charges Wednesday against the Uzbek immigrant accused in the truck rampage that left eight people dead.
Investigators are working to determine what led a pickup truck driver to plow down people on a riverfront bike path near the World Trade Center, killing eight.
A man in a rented truck drove onto a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center memorial Tuesday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others, police said.
British police have declared a reported explosion at a southwest London subway station a terrorist incident.
Officials at PPG Paints Arena are stepping up security for Game 7 after a terrorist attack at a concert in Manchester, England.
As a result of the deadly attack outside the Ariana Grande concert in England, there will be some security changes at PPG Paints Arena.
The terror attack in Manchester, England, is the latest example of terrorists going after a "target of opportunity."
Police have raised the death toll in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert to 22.
A session of Britain's House of Commons has been suspended as witnesses reported hearing sounds like gunfire nearby.
The man suspected of planting bombs in a New York neighborhood and a New Jersey seaside town may have aimed to inflict carnage incognito, but he didn't succeed for long in concealing his identity.
A New Jersey police officer responding to a call about a hoodied vagrant curled up asleep in a bar doorway roused him and quickly recognized the bearded face of perhaps the most wanted man in America.
The Islamic State group said Tuesday that its spokesman and senior commander has been killed while overseeing military operations in northern Syria, and threatened to avenge his death.
A manhunt was underway Friday for a shooter or shooters who opened fire at a shopping mall in Munich, killing and wounding several people.
A University of Pennsylvania professor says his flight was delayed because a fellow passenger thought the equations he was writing might be a sign that he was a terrorist.
Students from two universities in our area were in Brussels Tuesday morning when the attacks happened, as part of their schools' study abroad programs.
After an intense four-month manhunt, police on Friday captured the top fugitive in last year's deadly Paris attacks in the same Brussels neighborhood where he grew up.
For the second time in his term, FBI Director James Comey has visited the Pittsburgh Bureau Office making the rounds to all the 56 field offices around the country.
A Pennsylvania 19-year-old has been arrested on charges he attempted to provide support to the Islamic State group.
Donald Trump is drawing criticism after a speech he made Monday in South Carolina.
In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama vowed Sunday night the United States would overcome a terror threat that has entered a "new phase" as he sought to reassure Americans shaken by recent attacks in Paris and California.
The driver of the truck and his service dog were taken to a local medical center.
Hundreds of people in Verona came together on Thursday to support families who lost everything in a fire last week.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Pitt lost 3-1 to Louisville in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
The driver of the truck and his service dog were taken to a local medical center.
Hundreds of people in Verona came together on Thursday to support families who lost everything in a fire last week.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Pitt lost 3-1 to Louisville in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through mid-March.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
We got to re-visit Frzy's performance at Highmark First Night at the end of 2020 when he brought the house down with a performance from a famous Pittsburgh rooftop.
Daisy stopped by Market Square to learn how the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is raising money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Sean Collier is back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
The 71st Annual Free Care Fund Telethon started at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. We got a jump start of the telethon on PTL with the Neighborhood Ford Store and Eat'n Park giving away a car!
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Pitt lost 3-1 to Louisville in the final four of the NCAA women's volleyball tournament on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.
Joseph was dealt to the Pens in exchange for future considerations.
The Sporting News named the sophomore linebacker a first-team All-American, making him the first sophomore Pitt defensive player to earn the honor since 1978.
Ogunjobi provided meals and supplies to immigrants resettling in Pittsburgh ahead of Christmas.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
The community came together on Thursday to help the families who lost everything.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
