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• Consumer Reports Compares iPhone 7 To Earlier Models

  26-09-2016 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The iPhone 7 has been out for a couple of weeks now — just enough time for Consumer Reports to give them the once-over.
  So how does it stack up against earlier models?
  Consumer Reports began testing the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on the same day they were released.
  The phones tout a number of upgrades, including an enhanced camera and, for the first time, Apple says the iPhone 7 is water-resistant. Apple claims the phones can survive in up to 1 meter of water
  
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• Gun Found In Bushes Outside Elementary School In Carrick

  26-09-2016 23:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A black and silver smith and Wesson Sigma 9 VE 9 millimeter handgun was found in the bushes of Concord Elementary School in Carrick. It was a loaded gun with 16 rounds in the magazine and one hollow-point round in the chamber. It was found inside a black purse.
  “That’s too close to home,” parent Charlene Nedles said. “Anybody’s kid could’ve found it.”
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• Long-term plan to prevent Washington Blvd. flooding discussed

  26-09-2016 23:36
  
  Four people were killed by floodwaters along Washington Boulevard in 2011. Floodgates put in place since then have failed.
  
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• Fundraiser To Be Held For Organization That Pairs Vets With Service Dogs

  26-09-2016 23:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We all know dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” but for one organization hundreds of miles away, they’re becoming life savers.
  They look like typical German Shepherds, playful and loyal. But these dogs are anything but ordinary.
  They’re highly trained at a facility called, “Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs” in Williston, Florida. They’re taught to help people struggling with a wide range of mental and phys
  
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• Rice Energy to buy Vantage for $2.7B

  26-09-2016 23:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rice Energy Inc. announced Monday that it's buying another oil and gas company, Vantage Energy Inc., for $2.7 billion.
  
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• Rice Energy to buy Vantage for $2.7 billion

  26-09-2016 23:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rice Energy Inc. announced Monday that it's buying another oil and gas company, Vantage Energy Inc., for $2.7 billion.
  
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• Mom Bakes Funny ‘Apology Cake’ After Accusing Daughter Of Doing Drugs

  26-09-2016 23:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mom’s apology to her daughter is going viral.
  Rachel Gelmis posted the creative cake to Twitter and Facebook after her mother accused her of taking drugs.
  The orange treat with purple frosting reads: “Sorry we thought you did meth…and coke and pot and heroine.”
  The incident took place in 2012, but gained attention this weekend when Gelmis posted it.
  That time my mom genuinely believed I was doing every drug at once bc my idiot school misread m
  
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• Cultural venues ask patrons to keep eyes on the show, security

  26-09-2016 23:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  If you notice something suspicious at a play, musical or concert Downtown, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust wants you to alert an usher or call 911.
  
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• Education, honesty, integrity key issues among Pittsburgh undecided voters

  26-09-2016 23:02
  
  Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in their first debate Monday night and Pittsburgh's Action News 4 investigator Paul Van Osdol took a look at key issues to undecided voters.
  
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• Sex Offender Selling Nazi Flag Is Booted From Pa. County Fair

  26-09-2016 22:47
  
  BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (KDKA/AP) – A vendor booted from a Pennsylvania fair for selling Nazi flags turned out to be a registered sex offender.
  The uproar began when visitors to the Bloomsburg Fair, which started Saturday, posted photos of the flags on the fair’s Facebook page.A red-and-white flag with a black swastika was draped from one side of a booth and a flag endorsing Donald Trump and declaring “Make America Great Again” was on the other side.The vendor, Lawrence Betsinger
  
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• New Bag Policy, Security Changes Coming To Cultural Trust Venues

  26-09-2016 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Millions visit the Cultural District every year. Security has become a top priority, with noticeable changes in effect and more coming.
  “We want to make sure that we’re being very aware and responsible of what our duties are in terms of protecting all of our guests, all of our staff members,” said Kevin Wilkes, Chief Security Officer for the Cultural Trust.
  Wilkes, a former Pittsburgh Police detective, took the position in May.
  While it was put into pl
  
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• Pittsburgh Residents Outline What They Want In Tonight’s Presidential Debate

  26-09-2016 22:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With polls suggesting the race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is neck-and-neck here in Pennsylvania, suddenly this debate seems more important than ever.
  “I want to hear the candidates talk about the issues,” says Jason Staley of Bethel Park. “I want to hear about how they’re going to grow the middle class. I want to hear them get specific. I don’t want to hear them talk about platitudes.”
  But expectations are not particular
  
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• Arnold Palmer Remembered In Hometown Of Latrobe

  26-09-2016 22:26
  
  LATROBE (KDKA) — The flags flew at half staff in Latrobe. At the foot of his statue, people mourning “King Of Golf” Arnold Palmer laid flowers.
  He died Sunday in Pittsburgh, and throughout the legend’s hometown, everyone had a fond memory to share.
  “I went to work for Mr. Palmer when I was 15,” Gabe Monzo said.
  Monzo knew Palmer well. He went from washing dishes at Palmer’s club to managing the airport named after the golf legend.
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• WTAE Channel 4 wins Overall Excellence at this year Emmy Awards

  26-09-2016 22:24
  
  WTAE Channel 4 took the top honor at the Mid-Atlantic  Emmy® Awards Ceremony for Overall Excellence. 
  
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• KDKA to Z

  26-09-2016 22:07
  
  Newsradio 1020 KDKA is hitting the road!
  We’re celebrating the best of community spirit and the hometowns and businesses that make this region great and we’re highlighting a location near you – from A to Z!
  KDKA will bring it’s legendary Morning News team – Larry Richert and John Shumway or the Afternoon News with Robert Mangino and Shelley Duffy to meet you.
  Check back soon for upcoming broadcasts!Previous broadcasts:
  September 9thSouthern Park MallSeptember 15thAl
  
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• Keidel: Should The Jets Bench Fitzpatrick?

  26-09-2016 21:53
  
  By Jason Keidel
  No, that wasn’t another interception you just saw outside your window. Though those in the five boroughs and beyond are a bit shell-shocked today, suffering from a little gridiron PTSD.
  Ryan Fitzpatrick tossed six interceptions in the New York Jets’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s not a typo in the box score. And still, the Jets were only down 17-3 in the fourth quarter.
  It speaks to how robust the Jets’ defense can be. Gang Green hel
  
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• In gas drilling country, landowners feel duped over royalty payments

  26-09-2016 21:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  WYALUSING, Pa. — Jan Brown pores over his royalty statement and wonders where all the money went.
  
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• Jeep Crashes Into Sign At UPMC Passavant Hospital

  26-09-2016 21:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Jeep ended up flipped on it’s side after a wreck in Pittsburgh.
  It happened around 1:30 p.m., when a Jeep smashed into a sign at UPMC Passavant Hospital on the Duncan Avenue side.
  Officials have not released any injury information.
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• Liberty Bridge is open again, with restrictions

  26-09-2016 21:41
  
  The light at the end of the tunnel (and bridge) is finally here for Pittsburgh drivers.
  
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• Trial concludes in Penn Hills dismemberment case

  26-09-2016 21:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  The jury hearing the trial of a man accused of killing and dismembering a Penn Hills couple will begin deliberations Tuesday morning. 
  
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• PennDOT will discuss Liberty Bridge's future today at 3 p.m.

  26-09-2016 21:03
  Steve Cowan, a PennDOT spokesman, said there will be a press conference at 3 p.m. today to discuss the reopening of the Liberty Bridge. The bridge was closed Sept.
  
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• Win The Miller Lite College Game Day Experience

  26-09-2016 20:51
  
  93.7 The Fan has your chance to win the Miller Lite College Game Day Experience.
  One listener and guest will win a chance to watch the Pitt/VA Tech game on 10/27 at Heinz Field (7PM) with Andrew Fillipponi. Winner receives two tickets in Club Level & overnight stay Spring Hill Suites Pittsburgh North Shore
  One listener and guest will win a chance to watch the Pitt/Duke game on 11/19 at Heinz Field with Andrew Fillipponi. Winner receives two tickets in Club Level & overnight stay at Sprin
  
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• Relief greets reopening of Liberty Bridge

  26-09-2016 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  For a town full of motorists locked into their driving patterns, where the closure of a Downtown bridge constitutes a major commuting catastrophe, Monday’s surprise announcement that the fire-ravaged Liberty Bridge would reopen by evening rush hour provided cause for celebration.
  
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• PennDOT reopens Liberty Bridge with weight limit

  26-09-2016 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  The Liberty Bridge, closed since Sept. 2 due to a fire that warped a key structural steel beam, will reopen this afternoon to some vehicles, in time for rush hour if all goes as planned.
  
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• PennDOT planning to reopen Liberty Bridge today with weight limit

  26-09-2016 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Liberty Bridge, closed since Sept. 2 due to a fire that warped a key structural steel beam, will reopen this afternoon to some vehicles, in time for rush hour if all goes as planned.
  
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• PennDOT to announce Liberty Bridge reopening

  26-09-2016 20:17
  
  More than three weeks after a fire, the bridge is still closed to traffic in Pittsburgh. PennDOT will provide a status update today.
  
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• Newspapers: Scaife fund filings shouldn't be sealed

  26-09-2016 20:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Philadelphia Inquirer today filed a legal memorandum seeking to preserve public access to a coming round in the court fight over a Scaife family trust fund.
  
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• PennDOT To Announce Liberty Bridge Reopening Date

  26-09-2016 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is set to announced the reopening date of the Liberty Bridge Monday.
  The announcement will be made at 3 p.m. from the area of South 4th Street at the Three Rivers Heritage Trail/South Side segment.
  KDKA will live stream the statement.
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• PennDOT Reopens Liberty Bridge To Traffic

  26-09-2016 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PennDOT announced the reopening date of the Liberty Bridge Monday — 3:30 p.m. that same day.
  Twenty-four days after the rush hour nightmares began, the fire-damaged bridge reopened to traffic. Repaired, but not completely.
  The weight limit on the bridge has been reduced from 30 to nine tons.
  “It means the bridge is good for cars, ambulances and pickup trucks; it excludes buses and empty tri-axle trucks and heavier trucks than that,” PennDOT Distri
  
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• PennDOT Announces Liberty Bridge Reopening Date

  26-09-2016 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the reopening date of the Liberty Bridge Monday — 3:30 p.m. that same day.
  24 days after the rush hour nightmares began, the Liberty Bridge reopened.
  Repaired, but not completely. The weight limit on the bridge has been reduced from 30 to 9 tons.
  “It means the bridge is good for cars, ambulances and pickup trucks, it excludes buses and empty triaxle trucks and heavier trucks than that,” Dsitr
  
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• Public Memorial Service To Be Held For Arnold Palmer

  26-09-2016 20:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Golf legend Arnold Palmer was deeply beloved in Pennsylvania.
  A memorial ceremony is scheduled for next Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. Capacity will be limited.
  Palmer died Sunday in Pittsburgh at the age of 87. 
  The plans were announced by Alastair Johnston, the CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, during a news conference Monday at Latrobe Country Club.
  People who want to pay tribute to Arnold were encouraged to pay their resp
  
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• Memorial Service To Be Held For Arnold Palmer

  26-09-2016 20:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Golf legend Arnold Palmer was deeply beloved in Pennsylvania.
  A memorial ceremony is scheduled for next Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. It will be by invitation only, due to limited capacity.
  Palmer died Sunday in Pittsburgh at the age of 87. 
  The plans were announced by Alastair Johnston, the CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, during a news conference Monday at Latrobe Country Club.
  People who want to pay tribute to Arnold wer
  
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• Arnold Palmer memorial service to be held at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe

  26-09-2016 19:56
  
  The Pittsburgh area and the entire nation are mourning the loss of golfing great Arnold Palmer, a native of Latrobe, Westmoreland County.
  
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• Arnold Palmer's family planning event to celebrate life of legendary golfer

  26-09-2016 19:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The life of Arnold Palmer will be celebrated at a public event at Saint Vincent College at 11 a.m. on Oct. 4, representatives for the late golfer announced today.
  
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• Dunlap: Relax, It’s One Game

  26-09-2016 19:24
  
  I can’t believe it has come to this.
  I can’t believe I’m growing calmer as I approach 40.
  I can’t believe — in some ways — I’m comfortable being the even-keeled voice of composure.
  I mean, I thought I was supposed to be some loudmouthed jerk, far too focused on the negative all the time.
  But hey, listen up: Calm down. Relax. It isn’t that bad. There’s a lot of football left to play. It was just one game. There’s plenty of season left. G
  
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• This Week In Golf: Rory McIlroy Wins FedExCup, Arnold Palmer Passes

  26-09-2016 19:17
  
  By Sam McPherson
  The final day of the 2015-16 PGA Tour season will be remembered for a long time, and much of that has little to do with the Tour Championship itself, won by Rory McIlroy in a four-hole playoff.
  The golf world will mark the day more for the passing of golf legend Arnold Palmer, the man perhaps singly most responsible for turning the PGA Tour — and golf in general — into the global phenomenon it is today. Palmer died at age 87 on Sunday after a lifelong
  
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• PA Superior Court upholds sentence in slaying of 10-year-old Washington County girl

  26-09-2016 19:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld the sentence of 30 to 60 years in prison for a Washington County man convicted of being involved in the shooting death of a 10-year-old girl. 
  
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• 2 found guilty in fatal Elliott shooting

  26-09-2016 18:52
  
  A jury convicts two men in a shooting death in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood that police said stemmed from a former lover's request to have the victim beaten.
  
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• Obituary: Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87

  26-09-2016 18:39
  
  The Pittsburgh area and the entire nation are mourning the loss of golfing great Arnold Palmer, a native of Latrobe, Westmoreland County.
  
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• Governor Wolf orders flags at Half-Staff to honor Arnold Palmer

  26-09-2016 18:20
  
  Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth flags at the Capitol Complex, Commonwealth facilities, and all public buildings and grounds throughout the state lowered to half-staff immediately in remembrance of Latrobe, Pennsylvania native and golfing legend Arnold Palmer.
  
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• Gov. Wolf Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Arnold Palmer

  26-09-2016 18:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Monday morning, Pennsylvania, along with the rest of the world, is remembering golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer.
  Palmer passed away Sunday in Pittsburgh at the age of 87. 
  Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth flags at the Capitol Complex, Commonwealth facilities, and all public buildings and grounds throughout the state lowered to half-staff immediately in remembrance of the golf great.
  “Arnold Palmer was the son of a groundskeeper from Latr
  
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• Restaurant Tapes Colin Kaepernick Jersey To Floor As Welcome Mat

  26-09-2016 18:07
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (KDKA) — A picture of  San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s jersey taped to a Virginia restaurant’s floor is causing a controversy online.
  Virginia Beach resident James Perry posted the picture to Facebook, showing the jersey taped down to the floor of Krossroads Rock and County Bar.The post has been shared more than 5,000 times and Perry has asked people in his community to boycott the bar.
  He told CBS affiliate WTKR that he was
  
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• Allegheny Valley School District, teachers ratify five-year labor contract

  26-09-2016 18:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  ​The ​Allegheny Valley School District and its teachers union have ratified a new five-year agreement to take effect July 1, 2017, that includes average total raises of 3.1 percent over the life of the contract.
  
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• 'Here's to The King:' Quotes about Arnold Palmer

  26-09-2016 17:59
  
  From fellow golfers to former presidents, here is a collection of quotes about the death of Arnold Palmer in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Two Men Found Guilty In Murder Of Elliott Man

  26-09-2016 17:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two men were convicted on Monday in the death of an Elliott man killed in 2014. 
  Derek Lee and Paul Durham were found guilty of murdering Leonard Butler in his home on Lakewood Street.
  Butler and his girlfriend were forced into the basement during a home invasion and he was killed.
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• Two Men Found Guilty In 2014 Murder Of Elliott Man

  26-09-2016 17:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Two men were convicted on Monday in the death of an Elliott man killed in 2014. 
  Derek Lee and Paul Durham were found guilty of murdering Leonard Butler in his home on Lakewood Street.
  Prosecutors alleged that a former girlfriend angry after learning that Butler had been released from jail without telling her and after finding another woman at his home had asked Lee, a co-worker, to beat Butler up. Prosecutors filed a criminal homicide charge against her but lat
  
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• Jury finds two guilty in slaying of Elliott man

  26-09-2016 17:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  After deliberating since Tuesday, a jury this morning found two men guilty of killing an Elliott man at the behest of his former lover.
  
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• Pa. Police Disarm Man Who Wanted To Commit ‘Suicide By Cop’

  26-09-2016 17:31
  
  ABINGTON, Pa. (AP) – Police in Montgomery County struggled and disarmed a man who wanted to commit “suicide by cop.”
  Abington police stopped the 32-year-old at Limekiln Pike and Mount Carmel Avenue overnight.
  The officers discovered the man had a gun and a struggle for the weapon ensued, with police firing five shots from the weapon to empty it. The man was wrestled to the ground.
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• Fantasy Baseball’s Version Of The Final Countdown Is Upon You Now

  26-09-2016 17:21
  
  By Sam McPherson
  The moment of truth is here for fantasy baseball owners, as the Major League Baseball regular season winds down with its final games this week. Forget those pesky wild-card races in both the American and National leagues. It’s all about your fantasy baseball standings chase right now!
  So many changes come in the final weeks of the season, as players on non-competitive teams often take extra days off or even sit to preserve their health. The smart fantasy baseball owner is
  
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• Presidential Debate tonight at 9pm

  26-09-2016 17:19
  
  ABC News will provide comprehensive coverage of the first Presidential debate held on Monday, September 26, at Hofstra University.
  
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