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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama embraces Pitsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney at the Change We Need rally at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, on October 27, 2008 (UPI Photo/Archie Carpenter)
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WASHINGTON, June 26 (UPI) -- Though the U.S. president is of African-American descent and minorities reportedly wield more power in Washington, some critics charge Congress is too white.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 20 (UPI) -- The NFL's Rooney Rule could be expanded to include minority candidates for general manager positions.
PITTSBURGH, June 6 (UPI) -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Dwight White died Friday following surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital.
PITTSBURGH, March 20 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday released veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson one day after his second arrest for punching his former girlfriend in the face.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame broadcaster Myron Cope died Wednesday at the age of 79 of heart failure, respiratory problems and a bout with pneumonia.
LUMBERTON, Texas, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Former defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, who played for two Pittsburgh Super Bowl winners, was killed in car crash near Lumberton, Texas, authorities said Friday.
PITTSBURGH, May 31 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Larry Zierlein Thursday apologized for explicit e-mail he forwarded to NFL officials last week.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The head of the NFL Players Association said in Indianapolis Friday he would consider a proposal to discipline players who repeatedly get in legal trouble.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers running back coach Dick Hoak, who has been with the organization for 45 years, has retired.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- A day after his Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Baltimore Ravens 31-7, coach Bill Cowher's future with the NFL franchise was in serious doubt.
