Ex-contractor at Eglin AFB sentenced to probation in fraud case tied to Congressional earmarksPENSACOLA, Fla. — A former defense contractor for Eglin Air Force Base was sentenced to four years’ probation Tuesday for obstructing justice as part of wider fraud scheme by contractors and defense lobbyists with ties to a powerful Pennsylvania congressman. Federal prosecutors won’t seek death penalty in Pennsylvania shooting of FBI agentPITTSBURGH — Federal prosecutors say they won’t seek the death penalty against a Pittsburgh-area woman who fatally shot an FBI agent. Group of 20 summit organizers show off Pittsburgh security nerve center, say they’re readyPITTSBURGH — Security officials say they’ve thought of everything possible to keep the land, water and air around the Group of 20 economic summit safe. Volunteers helping G-20 run smoothly also hope to show off Pittsburgh to diplomats, worldPITTSBURGH — Hundreds of volunteers have picked up trash, practiced foreign languages and prepared to greet the thousands of visitors arriving in Pittsburgh this week for the two-day Group of 20 economic summit. Man using BB gun to keep cats away from his birds leads to Pa. school lockdownYORK, Pa. — Police say a man using a BB gun to protect his birds from cats led to an elementary school lockdown in Pennsylvania. Man using BB gun to keep birds away from his cats leads to Pa. school lockdownYORK, Pa. — Police say a man using a BB gun to protect his cats from birds led to an elementary school lockdown in Pennsylvania. Family of American hiker detained in Iran hopes trio returns to US with AhmadinejadPHILADELPHIA — The brother of one of three American hikers detained in Iran says the family hopes President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd) brings the trio with him when he visits the United Nations. Safeguard sells additional 2.4 million shares of Clarient stakeWAYNE, Pa. — Safeguard Scientifics Inc., which invests in high-tech and life sciences ventures, said Tuesday it has sold an additional 2.4 million shares of its stake in medical device-maker Clarient Inc. Education Management to sell 20M shares in IPO priced at $18 to $20 per sharePITTSBURGH — Education Management Corp. said Monday it would sell 20 million shares, at $18 to $20 a piece, in an initial public offering that will help it pay down debt. Not married to the mob, but related to it: Merlino faces tough climb in bid for casino licenseATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Joseph N. Merlino’s construction company has done work at sensitive sites, including two nuclear power plants and a New Jersey State Police building — but so far has been barred from working in the casino industry. Judge OKs $15M in debtor loans for Philadelphia Newspapers; hearing on auction rules delayedPHILADELPHIA — A key hearing on rules to govern the bankruptcy auction for Philadelphia Newspapers is on hold while negotiations continue. Pa. man pleads guilty in infant daughter’s shaking death after he became angry over dogERIE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man accused of killing his 5-month-old daughter after becoming enraged over a dog that wasn’t housebroken has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder. White Philly police officer told to get a haircut after showing up for work with cornrowsPHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia say a white officer who came to work with cornrows was ordered by a black superior to get a haircut because the braids violated department standards. G-20 protesters allege Pittsburgh police harassment in suit, ask for emergency hearingPITTSBURGH — Two protest groups filed a lawsuit Monday asking for an emergency hearing into allegations that Pittsburgh police harassed them in the run-up to the Group of 20 global economic summit. Lincoln, Grant, others have slept in Pittsburgh _ but not at once; G-20 poses a new challengePITTSBURGH — The Prince of Wales slept here. So did Abe Lincoln. And Teddy Roosevelt and Ulysses S. Grant. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev during the Cold War. More recently: Bill Clinton and John McCain. Pittsburgh open for business during G-20 summit, but security, unknown keeping many awayPITTSBURGH — Nick Mancini Hartner is like a lot of downtown business operators: He doesn’t know what to expect if thousands of protesters show up for the Group of 20 economic summit or, for that matter, how many customers will show up either. Environment to globalization, protesters want issues heard when G-20 summit convenes in Pa.PITTSBURGH — An anti-war group plans to set up a tent city during the Group of Twenty economic summit this week to focus attention on the plight of women and children made refugees by war. Rendell announces Pa. budget deal that ends 80-day impasse with mix of cuts and higher taxesHARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Ed Rendell and legislative leaders reached a budget deal Friday to end Pennsylvania’s distinction as the last state still fighting over its annual spending plan. Rendell to announce details of Pa. budget deal, ending 80-day impasseHARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Ed Rendell and legislative leaders reached a budget deal Friday that would end Pennsylvania’s distinction as the last state still fighting over its annual spending plan. Fears of violence, damage lead some businesses near G-20 protest camp to close during summitPITTSBURGH — Barely a block from a parking lot where Pittsburgh will house protesters of the Group of 20 summit is one of the city’s most eclectic neighborhoods — a strip of mom-and-pop, homegrown grocery stores, restaurants and businesses that exemplify the kind of world the protesters say they want. UNITE HERE union returns to AFL-CIO 4 years after leaving in disputePITTSBURGH — One of the unions that left the AFL-CIO in a bitter dispute that split the labor movement four years ago is coming back to the labor federation. EU officials gather at summit, draft plan to press US on bonuses, climate changeBRUSSELS — The U.S. is set to face renewed pressure from the EU on Thursday as the bloc’s 27 leaders meet to draft a strategy to push President Barack Obama to cap bankers’ bonuses and make a bigger effort on an ambitious climate change pact. Federal judge expected to rule on ACLU’s G-20 protest suit against Pittsburgh, Secret ServicePITTSBURGH — A federal judge has a hand in putting the finishing touches on plans by three groups to protest during next week’s Group of 20 economic summit. One-time coal miner Richard Trumka ushers in more aggressive style as new AFL-CIO presidentPITTSBURGH — Richard Trumka, who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the top ranks of the nation’s labor movement, took the helm of the AFL-CIO on Wednesday, ushering in a more aggressive style of leadership and vowing to revive unions’ sagging membership rolls. White House: Obama to urge nations to stay vigilant on stimulus as global economy reboundsWASHINGTON — Wary of complacency, President Barack Obama will urge a summit of world financial powers to stick with efforts to boost the global economy rather than abandon coordinated economic stimulus work, a top White House adviser said Wednesday. Federal judge to rule Thursday on ACLU’s G-20 protest suit against Pittsburgh, Secret ServicePITTSBURGH — A federal judge will rule Thursday on a lawsuit brought by the ACLU on protest plans by three groups during next week’s Group of 20 economic summit. Expecting to get a swine flu vaccine at the office? Limits on first doses could prevent thatTRENTON, N.J. — Plan on getting your swine flu shot at work? Don’t count on it. Trumka ushers in more aggressive style as new AFL-CIO presidentPITTSBURGH — Richard Trumka, who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the top ranks of the nation’s labor movement, took the helm of the AFL-CIO on Wednesday, ushering in a more aggressive style of leadership and vowing to revive unions’ sagging membership rolls. Pittsburgh passes ordinance on human waste in public, citing reluctance to enforce other lawsPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh City Council has passed an ordinance specifically banning public urination and defecation because they said other laws used to cite offenders sometimes don’t hold up in court. The measure approved Tuesday carries a $500 fine for anyone who relieves themselves on public streets, private property or city parks. Google acquires Carnegie Mellon’s Web anti-fraud tool also used to digitize booksPITTSBURGH — Google has acquired a Carnegie Mellon University spin-off that seeks to cut down on spam and fraud at Web sites while digitizing books. |
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