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• Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine Campaign In Pittsburgh

  22-10-2016 23:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine, made a campaign stop at Taylor Allderdice High School Saturday afternoon.
  Several officials spoke before Kaine took the stage, including Mayor Bill Peduto.
  “We are going to make sure Hillary Clinton becomes the first Madame President of the United States,” said Mayor Peduto.
  Congressman Mike Doyle also spoke.
  “We are going to move this country forward,” he said, additionally advocating for the
  
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• People Invited To Kneel With Youth Football Team

  22-10-2016 22:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People are being asked to join the Woodland Hills Junior Football Team Sunday in kneeling.
  The team is at the center of some controversy, after Woodland Hills head coach Marcus Burkley posted to Facebook saying his team was subjected to racial slurs during a game against Bethel Park. The Bethel Park Junior Football Board said they could not support these claims.
  In a statement sent to KDKA, event organizer Shanon Williams said: “The three players on
  
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• Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine at Taylor Allderdice High

  22-10-2016 22:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some 600 people were lined up half an hour before the doors were set to open for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine's joint appearance at Taylor Allderdice High School this afternoon. By 2:45, the line had more than doubled, and despite periods of chilly rain, the mood in line was sunny.
  
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• Clinton and Kaine highlight gender issues, hit Trump at Allderdice rally

  22-10-2016 22:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine appeared together in a high school gym in Squirrel Hill, the heart of Democratic liberalism in Western Pennsylvania. And they performed like a home team trying to add to a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.
  
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• Clinton and Kaine draw a crowd at Taylor Allderdice High

  22-10-2016 22:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some 600 people were lined up half an hour before the doors were set to open for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine's joint appearance at Taylor Allderdice High School this afternoon. By 2:45, the line had more than doubled, and despite periods of chilly rain, the mood in line was sunny.
  
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• Report: Lawsuit Alleges City Officers Used Excessive Force During Arrest

  22-10-2016 22:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A lawsuit filed by a 25-year-old North Side man alleges six officers severely beat him when he tried to run during an arrest, leaving him bloody and with a broken leg.
  According to our partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Devon Davis filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay and the city. It surrounds an arrest in 2015 in which Davis claims officers used excessive force while bringing him into custody.
  On Feb. 25, 2015, Davis was wanted on severa
  
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• Father Sentenced To 1,503 Years In Prison For Daughter’s Rape

  22-10-2016 21:46
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – A 41-year-old Fresno man has been sentenced to 1,503 years in prison for raping his teenage daughter over a four-year period.
  The Fresno Bee reports the man was sentenced Friday to the longest-known prison sentence in Fresno Superior Court history.
  The Associated Press is not naming the man to avoid identifying his daughter. The AP does not name sexual abuse victims.
  A jury in September found him guilty of 186 felony counts of sexual assault, including dozens of count
  
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• Toddler Dies In Washington Fire, His Dog Huddled At His Side

  22-10-2016 21:25
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. (AP/KDKA) – A toddler who died in a house fire was found with his dog and teddy bear next to him and authorities believe the dog tried to protect the boy, a spokesman for Spokane’s fire department said Saturday.
  The dog, a terrier mixed breed, also died in the fire that broke out at about 11:30 p.m. Friday, said the spokesman, Brian Schaeffer.
  “They died together,” Schaeffer said, according to the Spokesman-Review.
  Three other children and two adults escape
  
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• Overturned SUV accident slows Turnpike traffic

  22-10-2016 21:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  Traffic is backed up in the westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Plum after an SUV rolled over early this afternoon, state police report. Everyone is out of the vehicle as of 3 p.m., although the severity of injuries is not yet known. One patient was initially reported unresponsive.
  
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• Two men wanted by West Mifflin police

  22-10-2016 20:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two West Mifflin men are wanted by borough police in connection with an Oct. 14 early-morning incident in which a Glencarin Street home was struck by nearly two dozen bullets.
  
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• Official: Gas Spill Has Had No Impact On Water So Far

  22-10-2016 19:53
  
  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) – There has been little impact to the water supply so far from a ruptured pipeline during a freak storm in Pennsylvania that sent nearly 55,000 gallons of gasoline into a creek tributary, officials said Saturday.
  But authorities are continuing to monitor the water supplies that serve thousands of residents around Williamsport.
  A storm late Thursday into Friday dumped up to 7 inches of rain on areas in western and central Pennsylvania, triggering mudslides, turning ro
  
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• Trump Vowing to Sue ‘Every One’ Of His Female Accusers

  22-10-2016 19:26
  
  GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) – Donald Trump on Saturday pledged postelection lawsuits against every woman who has accused him of sexual assault or other inappropriate behavior, and he charged Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic Party with orchestrating the allegations.
  “Every one of these liars will be sued once the election is over,” Trump said, adding, “I look so forward to doing that.”
  Trump’s threat overshadowed his intended focus during a speech i
  
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• Furry Tails: Cabernet & Jack Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  22-10-2016 19:00
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________
  Cabernet
  Animal Friends
  Cabernet gets along with jus
  
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• 19-year-old found dead

  22-10-2016 18:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  A young man with multiple gunshot wounds was found dead this morning in the 7100 block of Upland Street in Homewood, according to Pittsburgh Police.
  
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• Teenager found dead, shot 4 times in Homewood North

  22-10-2016 18:35
  
  A teenager was found dead in Homewood North Saturday morning, a public safety spokeswoman said.
  
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• 'Most Wanted' sex offender arrested in Armstrong County

  22-10-2016 18:33
  
  Sheriff’s deputies arrested a “Most Wanted” sex offender in Armstrong County on Friday.
  
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• Man Found Fatally Shot In Vacant Lot

  22-10-2016 18:29
  
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — A young man who had been shot several times was found dead in Homewood on Saturday morning.
  His body was found around 9:15 a.m. in the 7100-block of Upland Street.
  According to police, officers and paramedics were sent to the scene for a report that a man had been found unresponsive in a vacant lot.
  The Allegheny County medical examiner determined the victim was a 19-year-old from Beltzhoover. He had been shot at least four times.
  Police believe the fatal shooting may be
  
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• 19-Year-Old Man Found Fatally Shot In Vacant Lot

  22-10-2016 18:29
  
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — A young man who had been shot several times was found dead in Homewood on Saturday morning.
  The body of John Davern, 19, was found around 9:15 a.m. in the 7100-block of Upland Street.
  According to police, officers and paramedics were sent to the scene for a report that a man had been found unresponsive in a vacant lot.
  Davern was from Beltzhoover. He had been shot at least four times.
  Police believe the fatal shooting may be connected with a ShotSpotter notification that
  
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• Man acquitted in slaying in western Clairton alley

  22-10-2016 18:01
  
  Jurors in western Pennsylvania have acquitted a man in a shooting death near Pittsburgh four days after Christmas last year.
  
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• Fiscal hawk Toomey faces tougher crowd in re-election bid

  22-10-2016 17:57
  
  This isn't in any of Pat Toomey's TV ads: The Republican U.S. senator's voting record is one of Congress' most conservative.
  
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• Official: No impact on water supply from gas spill so far

  22-10-2016 17:55
  
  Officials say they haven't seen much impact from a gasoline spill during a freak storm in central Pennsylvania, but they are monitoring water supplies in the area.
  
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• Man found dead, shot 4 times in Homewood North

  22-10-2016 17:32
  
  A man was found dead in Homewood North Saturday morning, a public safety spokeswoman said.
  
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• Clinton, Kaine to campaign together in Pittsburgh today

  22-10-2016 17:31
  
  Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton will return to Pittsburgh today.
  
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• Photos: Seven Springs Reports First Snowfall Of Season

  22-10-2016 17:27
  
  SEVEN SPRINGS (KDKA) — Start getting your skis and snowboards out of storage. Seven Springs saw its first snowflakes of the season Saturday morning.
  Snowflakes started falling around 7 a.m. Seven Springs officials expect the snowfall to continue intermittently throughout the early part of the day.
  (Photo Credit: Seven Springs Mountain Resort)
   
  (Photo Credit: Seven Springs Mountain Resort)
  Temperatures are expected to rise into the low 60s Sunday, but cooler weather will return during
  
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• Home damaged by fire in North Braddock

  22-10-2016 17:25
  
  A fire damaged a home in North Braddock early Saturday morning.
  
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• Man leaving party fires shots into house, striking woman

  22-10-2016 16:51
  
  Police are investigating after a woman was shot during a party in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights neighborhood.
  
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• Stowe shooting victim, 18, dies

  22-10-2016 16:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  The young man shot Friday evening in Stowe, near the Sto-Rox High School, has died, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. He’s been identified as Jabree Hines, 18, from the nearby area. The shooting, which also involved a 7-year-old girl, occurred in the 700 block of Russellwood Street shortly before 6 p.m. Mr. Hines died Saturday at 1:27 a.m. A report on the cause and manner of death is pending.
  
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• Friday shooting victim, 18, dies

  22-10-2016 16:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  The young man shot yesterday evening in Stowe, near the Sto-Rox High School, has died, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. He’s been identified as Jabree Hines, 18, from the nearby area. The shooting, which also involved a 7-year-old girl, occurred in the 700 block of Russellwood Street shortly before 6 p.m. Mr. Hines died Saturday at 1:27 a.m. A report on the cause and manner of death is pending.
  
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• Teen dies, child injured in McKees Rocks drive-by shooting

  22-10-2016 16:23
  
  A teen was killed and a child was injured Friday evening in a drive-by shooting in McKees Rocks, police said. 
  
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• Woman injured in Crafton Heights shooting

  22-10-2016 15:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Police report a woman was shot twice, once in her right arm and once in her right thigh, early Saturday morning on Woodlow Street in Crafton Heights.
  
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• 2 Burglars Sought In Lawrence County

  22-10-2016 13:56
  
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — Police are searching for two male suspects who robbed a food mart in North Beaver Township early Friday morning.
  The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the Tic-Toc food mart on Mt. Jackson Road.
  (Photo Credit: Pennsylvania State Police)
  State police say two male suspects used a large rock to break the front door of Tic-Toc. They then put numerous packs of cigarettes into a large garbage bag. One of the suspects also took an entire rack of lighters.
  The suspects
  
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• Police departments across Pennsylvania accepting unwanted medications Saturday

  22-10-2016 13:37
  
  Police departments across Pennsylvania are accepting unwanted or expired prescription medications on Saturday.
  
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• ‘Most Wanted’ Sex Offender Apprehended In Kittanning

  22-10-2016 13:16
  
  KITTANNING (KDKA) — Authorities arrested a “Most Wanted” sex offender in Kittanning on Friday.
  According to the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Jeffrey Anthony Ledonne, of McKees Rocks, was apprehended by sheriff’s deputies, Kittanning police and Pennsylvania State Police.
  Ledonne was wanted for a violation of his probation/parole for indecent assault of a person under the age of 13. Ledonne was also wanted on two additional warrants for not following
  
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• Woman Shot In Crafton Heights

  22-10-2016 12:17
  
  CRAFTON HEIGHTS (KDKA) — A woman was shot in Crafton Heights early Saturday morning.
  The shooting took place around 2 a.m. in the 800-block of Woodlow Street.
  The 25-year-old victim was shot in the arm and leg. She was taken to a local hospital.
  Her condition is unknown.
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• Changes in Strip concern councilwoman

  22-10-2016 06:26 via post-gazette.com
  
  As a Chicago developer works to finalize his plan to redevelop the Strip District’s produce terminal, a city councilwoman is raising concerns that all of the development taking place in the neighborhood could alter its distinctive character.
  
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• Pilot effort will help PWSA locate lead water lines

  22-10-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburghers should know within a couple years whether the pipes carrying water into their individual homes and businesses contain lead.
  
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• Man files lawsuit over lack of captions at South Side Works Cinema

  22-10-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Pittsburgh man has filed a federal lawsuit against Cleveland Cinemas and the Soffer Organization, alleging the companies that own and run the SouthSide Works Cinema have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to display captions at movie theaters.
  
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• Lawsuit claims 6 city officers used excessive force in Downtown arrest

  22-10-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Improper training and frustration with city leadership were among the variables that led six Pittsburgh police officers to severely beat a North Side man who attempted to run from them during an arrest, leaving him lying in a pool of blood with a broken leg, his lawsuit alleges.
  
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• Doyle seeks REAL ID progress

  22-10-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania may be able to avoid REAL ID problems for residents if it revokes a law banning compliance with the federal regulation and shows progress in meeting the requirements, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle said Friday.
  
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• Colorado businessman pleads guilty to false claims against U.S.

  22-10-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  It’s unclear when officials of the National Energy Technology Laboratory in South Park began to suspect that something was amiss with North American Power Group, a Colorado-based company that was awarded millions of dollars in federal stimulus money in 2009 and 2010.
  
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• Strong storms cause floods, kill 1 person in Pennsylvania

  22-10-2016 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Freak storms packing up to 100 mph winds hit Pennsylvania early Friday, sending floodwaters into hundreds of homes and causing a pipeline rupture that dumped more than 50,000 gallons of gasoline into a stream, threatening drinking water supplies. One man was killed when a tree crashed into his home.
  
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• As Son Died In Hot Car, Georgia Man Sent Teen Sexts

  22-10-2016 05:19
  
  BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – A Georgia man swapped sexual text messages with a teenage girl while his toddler son sat dying in the back seat of the father’s sweltering SUV, his young texting partner testified in court Friday.
  Jurors at the trial of Justin Ross Harris also watched police video Friday of Harris just a few hours after his 22-month-old son, Cooper, died. In a police interrogation room, Harris and his wife discuss having more children. Before that, Harris tells detectives: &ldqu
  
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• Know The Score: Oct. 21, 2016

  22-10-2016 04:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here! Also, check out our Game of the Week here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Abington 20, Pennsbury 13
  Abington Heights 10, Scranton 7
  Albert Gallatin 26, Uniontown 20
  Aliquippa 22, Central Valley 14
  Allentown Central Catholic 42, Allentown Allen
  
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• 1 Classification Upgrade In New Batch Of Clinton Emails

  22-10-2016 02:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – One document in a new batch of Hillary Clinton’s emails released by the State Department on Friday contains classified information.
  The department posted to its website 112 documents that the FBI recovered during its investigation into Clinton’s private email server. In one email, the department censored several paragraphs that it determined contained “foreign government information” deemed “confidential” – the lowest level of cla
  
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• Teen, child injured in McKees Rocks drive-by shooting

  22-10-2016 02:30
  
  Allegheny County police are investigating a double shooting in McKees Rocks. 
  
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• Storms Lash Pennsylvania, Cause Flooding, Gas Spill; 1 Dead

  22-10-2016 02:07
  
  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) – Freak storms packing up to 100 mph winds hit Pennsylvania early Friday, sending floodwaters into hundreds of homes and causing a pipeline rupture that dumped more than 50,000 gallons of gasoline into a stream, threatening drinking water supplies. One man was killed when a tree crashed into his home.
  The storms dumped up to 7 inches of rain on western and central Pennsylvania, triggering mudslides, turning roads into rivers and sweeping away at least two homes. Hund
  
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• Police seek man who shot girl, 9, in Pittsburgh's Hill District

  22-10-2016 01:41
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Week 7 Injury Report: Long List Of Inactives Highlighted By Big Ben

  22-10-2016 01:32
  
  By Danny Cox
  The Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping to build on an impressive 4-2 record to start the 2016 regular season, but they knew that facing off with the New England Patriots would be a serious challenge. Unfortunately, they are going to be facing off against Tom Brady and the Pats while missing a number of key players, and that could cause some big problems.
  Pittsburgh’s injury report for Week 7 is not overly long, but the bad thing is that all of the players listed on it are in one
  
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• Two shot in McKees Rocks

  22-10-2016 01:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two people, including a 7-year-old girl, were shot this evening in McKees Rocks, police said.
  
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• McKees Rocks Shooting Injures 7-Year-Old Girl, Kills Teen

  22-10-2016 01:16
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Two people were struck by gunfire in McKees Rocks on Friday.
  It happened just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of Russellwood and Valley Streets.
  Officers found an 18-year-old male and a 7-year-old female suffering from gunshot wounds.
  Both victims were taken to area hospitals.
  The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office confirmed 18-year-old Jabree Hines, of Pittsburgh, died just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
  There is no word on the condition of the
  
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