The 2008 search of a Western Pennsylvania man's illegal steroid lab led to an international probe that culminated in the guilty pleas Wednesday of two Ukrainians who had boasted to an undercover agent of millions of dollars of sales of muscle-building drugs. (Today)

A three-judge panel of the state Commonwealth Court on Wednesday upheld the legality of Allegheny County's drink tax. The tax was passed by Allegheny County Council on Dec. 4, 2007, and immediately came under fire by local restaurants and patrons. (Today)

A Port Authority employee who was charged with reselling used bus tickets has pleaded guilty and entered a program for nonviolent first offenders. (Today)

A group that says it wants to reform Penn State University's board of trustees on Wednesday announced its endorsement of three candidates for the three alumni board seats up for election this spring. (Today)

Port Authority is accepting public comments on its proposed service cuts and fare increases. A form for making comments is available on the authority's website, www.portauthority.org, at the "Proposed Service Cuts" banner. Comments also can be mailed to Port Authority Fare & Service Proposals, Heinz 57 Center, 345 Sixth Ave., Floor 3, Pittsburgh 15222-2527. (Today)