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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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Mean Joe Greene retires from front office post with Steelers
Mean Joe Greene, the man many fans believe to be the Pittsburgh Steeler's best player ever, has retired as special assistant to the team's general manager.
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Dan Rooney returns as Steelers' chairman
Dan Rooney said he is returning as chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
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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.
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The NFL's Rooney Rule could be expanded to include minority candidates for general manager positions.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Dwight White died Friday following surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital.
The Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday released veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson one day after his second arrest for punching his former girlfriend in the face.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Myron Cope died Wednesday at the age of 79 of heart failure, respiratory problems and a bout with pneumonia.
Former defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, who played for two Pittsburgh Super Bowl winners, was killed in car crash near Lumberton, Texas, authorities said Friday.
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Arias Is Found Guilty of Murder in Arizona
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Jodi Arias (R) reacts as she hears the verdict of guilty of first degree murder after a four month trial in Phoenix, Arizona, May 8, 2013. Arias was convicted of murdering her lover Travis Alexander in Tempe, Arizona in June of 2008. UPI// Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool