McConnell warns RFK Jr. against effort to undermine polio vaccines
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
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Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
An unexpected ally has been discovered in the fight against brain cancer -- the polio virus, which is usually known for causing paralysis and death.
A deadly and highly infectious disease that was thought to be eradicated has returned to Venezuela.
As Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC celebrates its 125th anniversary this week, it's fitting to remember that the idea for a Pittsburgh hospital exclusively for kids came from ... a kid.
A local Korean War veteran tried for nearly two months to get a phone call from the Veterans Administration and couldn't. That's when he knew he had to Get Marty.
In Pittsburgh, we take special pride in the fact that the vaccine for polio was developed right here by Dr. Jonas Salk, and first used April 12, 1955.
On April 12, 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk announced that a huge clinical trial had proved successful. He and other researchers at the University of Pittsburgh had developed a vaccine to end infantile paralysis, better known as polio.
The work of Dr. Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh made world news with the development of the Salk Vaccine.
We may still have a few weeks of summer left and all of fall to go, but the farmer's almanac has released its winter predictions.
After a hot and dry day on Tuesday, cooler temperatures and some scattered showers are on the way.
All 17 service plazas on the Turnpike are expected to have electric vehicle charging stations by 2027.
KDKA+ and CBS News Pittsburgh will broadcast more than a dozen high school and college football games this fall.
Employees at a Washington County bar are on edge after they were attacked by a big group of bikers.
We may still have a few weeks of summer left and all of fall to go, but the farmer's almanac has released its winter predictions.
After a hot and dry day on Tuesday, cooler temperatures and some scattered showers are on the way.
All 17 service plazas on the Turnpike are expected to have electric vehicle charging stations by 2027.
KDKA+ and CBS News Pittsburgh will broadcast more than a dozen high school and college football games this fall.
Employees at a Washington County bar are on edge after they were attacked by a big group of bikers.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said that President Trump's promise to end mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections won't affect elections in Pennsylvania.
U.S Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Access to School Supplies Act.
An upcoming bill from Congresswoman Summer Lee plans to help teachers get the proper resources for free. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We talking to Bubba, of 100.7 Star Pittsburgh, after his record attempt at consecutive rides on the Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood Park.
We've got fashion influencer Chloe Xandria in studio to show us how to convert our summer fashion favorites into trendy fall wear!
PTL's Katie O'Malley is introducing us to the Vital Sips coffee truck. It's an ambulance converted into a coffee truck for all of Pittsburgh's caffeine emergencies and the proceeds go to charities!
Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is back in the kitchen with an easy recipe for back to school time.
This week, Dr. Lori is appraising your Disney treasures! Guess along with Daisy and David on how much they're worth!
A Westmoreland County woman says her champion show dog died after eating a new shipment of dog food.
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Allegheny Health Network just announced record enrollment in its nursing program.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Monday that it had identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Max Scherzer pitched six strong innings to notch his 220th career win, and George Springer hit an early two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Highmark Stadium is looking at major upgrades.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Filming of the Hershey biopic has wrapped, and now Pittsburghers have a chance to own a piece of its production.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
For the 209th year, the Farmers' Almanac is here, and John Shumway spoke with the editor about what we can expect this winter.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
There's been a level of concern over preparedness since a major storm in the spring left hundreds of thousands of people without power.
As students head back to school, drivers on the road will see a lot more yellow buses during their morning commute.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
