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• Pittsburgh police chief doesn't understand claim he broke federal law, open to investigation

  26-10-2016 23:57
  
  The Citizen Police Review Board believes Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay likely violated a federal law by attending the Democratic National Convention.
  
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• Shooting victim also named as suspect in crime surrenders to police

  26-10-2016 23:55
  
  A man recently released from the hospital after being shot surrendered to Pittsburgh police, who say he also is a suspect. 
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Hell In A Cell

  26-10-2016 23:25
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  We’re on the verge of a historic moment in professional wrestling. At WWE Hell in a Cell, for the first time ever, two women will compete inside the brutal steel structure for which the pay-per-view is named. Having the RAW Women’s Championship defended in this fashion cements the fact that a new era is upon us. Sasha Banks and Charlotte have headlined events before, but nothing like this. The pressure they must feel is enormous.
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• NFL Picks Week 8: Patriots Exact Revenge On Bills While Lions Extend Winning Streak

  26-10-2016 23:19
  
  Bryan Altman
  Here’s where I differ from Ryan Fitzpatrick (I apologize in advance for the green and white tint to the start of this week’s piece): I, recognize that my picks have been sub-par for the last three weeks. 
  Because of that, if you decide to find another picker or place to take your advice from, I won’t blame you for doing so.  
  Would I be upset? Sure. (PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ME, I NEED YOU!) 
  But that’s what happens when you don’t produce
  
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• Teenager arrested in killing of Carrick High School student

  26-10-2016 23:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police this morning arrested a teenager accused of fatally shooting a 17-year-old Homewood girl in September.
  
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• Pitt school receives grant for aneurysm study, treatment

  26-10-2016 22:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The increased number of unruptured aneurysms detected using noninvasive imaging techniques has created the urgent need for a reliable method to distinguish aneurysms that are vulnerable to rupture from those that are robust enough to be safely monitored.
  
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• Kidsburgh: Hervé Tullet Workshops At Children’s Museum

  26-10-2016 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A French artist is creating a major art installation at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and he’s using local children to help him create it.
  Artist Hervé Tullet is best known as a children’s book author. His book, “Press Here” has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for 162 weeks. What makes it unique is how it encourages kids to interact with the book — touching it, shaking it, slamming it shut.
  His books are a lo
  
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• Super Heroes Surprise Children’s Hospital Patients

  26-10-2016 22:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With Halloween less than a week away, kids are getting ready for one of the biggest nights of the year.
  This morning, the patients at Children’s Hospital did not have to go anywhere to have some fun.
  Instead, the party came to them.
  “We came in here with a little anxiety. Both of them have appointments here today,” Rebecca Johnson said.
  While waiting, four super heroes dropped in to wash the windows.
  “I was just surprised. I’d heard of that
  
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• Report: Steelers WR Eli Rogers Late For Saturday Walk Through

  26-10-2016 22:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – It was curious to many that Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers was available on Sunday against the Patriots but didn’t see the field.
  According to 93.7 The FAN’s Andrew Fillipponi and Colin Dunlap’s reports, we now know why.Eli Rogers was late for the Steelers walk thru on Saturday. It was not his first team rules violation.
  — Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) October 26, 2016Eli Rogers was late for walk thru on Saturday. It wasn't his f
  
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• Wilkinsburg woman pleads to conspiracy in ex-boyfriend's killing

  26-10-2016 22:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Wilkinsburg woman who solicited two men to rough up her ex-boyfriend, killing him in the process, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit both aggravated assault and robbery.
  
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• Pitt Basketball Player Considering Team Demonstration

  26-10-2016 22:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – It has been a topic that divides many on the national stage since the first time San Francisco 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem, and now we’re seeing it take place in our own backyard.
  At the ACC Basketball media day, Pitt senior Sheldon Jeter told reporters he’s considering some form of gesture following what Kaepernick has done.
  Jeter said he will seek approval from head coach Kevin Stallings but that
  
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• Jury Convicts Man Of Killing 4 In Omaha, Including Monroeville Native

  26-10-2016 22:07
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (KDKA/AP) – A former doctor was convicted Wednesday of killing four people with ties to an Omaha medical school, including a doctor originally from Monroeville and his wife.
  The Douglas County jury found Anthony Garcia guilty of four counts of first-degree murder. He now faces either life in prison or death – if voters opt on Nov. 8 to keep Nebraska’s death penalty.
  Garcia, 42, was convicted of fatally stabbing 11-year-old Thomas Hunter, son of Creighton University
  
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• Parents concerned after girl reports being lured in Westmoreland County

  26-10-2016 21:59
  
  Parents and state police are on alert after a 12-year-old girl said a man tried to get her to go inside his car.
  
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• Bill Clinton Heading To Pennsylvania To Stump For His Wife

  26-10-2016 21:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton is heading to Pennsylvania to stump for his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
  He’ll appear at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Aliquippa, in Beaver County, and then heads to a 2:30 p.m. event in Duncansville, in Blair County. He’ll finish up at a 5:30 event in Reading.
  Also Friday, Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be in Pittsburgh stumping for Clinton and Katie McGinty, the party’s challenger to Republican U.S. Sen.
  
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• Carvana is a new way to buy a car in Pittsburgh

  26-10-2016 21:11
  
  There's a new offer when it comes to car-buying in Pittsburgh. Carvana is making the city a hub, which means there is no delivery charge, and next-day delivery is often available. Here's how it works.
  
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• Warren stumps for McGinty; Toomey gets help, too

  26-10-2016 20:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Sen. Pat Toomey and his Democratic challenger, Katie McGinty, appeared before voters in Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Mr. Toomey had four U.S. senators in his train, while Ms. McGinty was backed by Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a standard bearer for many Democratic progressives.
  
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• Toomey campaigns in region; Elizabeth Warren stumps for Clinton and McGinty

  26-10-2016 20:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Senator Pat Toomey and his Democratic challenger Katie McGinty both appeared before voters in Pittsburgh today. And while Mr. Toomey had four times as many Senators in his train, Ms. McGinty had at least four times the audience ... and a headliner in Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive champion.
  
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• Bill Clinton to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Aliquippa

  26-10-2016 20:42
  
  Former President Bill Clinton will be in Beaver County Friday to campaign for wife Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Pa. legislature meets for likely last day of its session

  26-10-2016 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  HARRISBURG — Legislators returned to the Capitol this morning, bracing for a long, busy day of votes on what will likely be the last day of the General Assembly's two-year session.
  
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• Pa. lawmakers seeking pension reform run out of time as they tackle other legislation

  26-10-2016 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  HARRISBURG — Yes to more six-packs of beer on retail shelves. No to pension reform.
  
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• Pa. lawmakers run out of time for pension reform, but beer bill OK'd

  26-10-2016 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  HARRISBURG — Yes to more six-packs of beer on retail shelves. No to pension reform.
  
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• Pa. lawmakers run out of time for pension reform; beer bill approved

  26-10-2016 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  HARRISBURG — Yes to more six-packs of beer on retail shelves. No to pension reform.
  
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• Pa. lawmakers race the clock on session's last voting day

  26-10-2016 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  HARRISBURG — Lawmakers raced through the evening Wednesday to push through key legislation before the end of the General Assembly’s two-year session, but prospects were dimming for passage of a controversial bill making changes to the state’s debt-plagued pension funds.
  
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• Opioid measures begin to move in Harrisburg

  26-10-2016 20:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  At least three bills that address the state’s epidemic of opioid abuse and drug overdoses have passed both chambers of the General Assembly, and await only concurrence votes on amendments before going to the governor, as part of a flurry of legislative activity today.
  
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• Legislature OKs opioid restrictions

  26-10-2016 20:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  The mounting body counts and grieving family members created by the opioid epidemic spurred a rush of activity Wednesday in Harrisburg, where lawmakers passed new restrictions on painkiller prescribing aimed at sparing future generations from what some call the plague of addiction.
  
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• Lawyer's dozing in court could lead to new trial in massive South Hills mortgage fraud case

  26-10-2016 19:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The convicted target of one of the largest mortgage fraud investigations in the region will likely get a new trial because his lawyer nodded off during his recent trial in U.S. District Court.
  
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• Lawyer dozing off in court could result in new trial in South Hills mortgage fraud case

  26-10-2016 19:56 via post-gazette.com
  The convicted target of one of the largest mortgage fraud investigations in the region likely will get a new trial because his lawyer nodded off a few times during his recent trial in U.S. District Court.
  
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• Turnpike gets tools to go after millions in unpaid tolls

  26-10-2016 19:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will soon have additional tools to go after more than $49 million in unpaid tolls.
  
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• House approves bill to allow state to go after turnpike scofflaws

  26-10-2016 19:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state House this afternoon approved a bill that will give the state the power to go after Pennsylvania Turnpike toll scofflaws by suspending their vehicle registration if they are residents or getting their home state to go after them if they are from other states.
  
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• Driver Accused Of Hitting 2 Motorcyclists To Stand Trial

  26-10-2016 19:37
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A man accused of hitting and injuring two motorcyclists earlier this month was in court this morning.
  Brian Schlagel, 39, was held for trial after a preliminary hearing.
  The accident happened at Main Street and Route 30 in North Huntingdon Township. Officials said the pickup truck crashed into the two motorcyclists, throwing them from their mangled bikes.
  North Huntingdon Police said after the impact, the driver got out of his vehicle before driving away.
  Police say wit
  
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• CBS Sports’ Steve Tasker Talks Jags-Titans On TNF, More Week 8 Games

  26-10-2016 19:27
  
  By Danny Cox
  With Week 8 in the NFL upon us, the contenders have yet to really separate themselves from the pretenders. Many teams across both the AFC and NFC still have a legitimate shot at the playoffs. But many also face serious questions. All the divisions are still in play.
  On Thursday Night Football, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans are both looking to stay in striking distance of the Houston Texans in a bunched-up AFC South. Can underperforming young quarterbacks Bl
  
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• Judge grants early parole to elderly man who stole from veterans' posts

  26-10-2016 18:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  An elderly Baldwin Borough man convicted of stealing from local veterans’ posts got early parole today after suffering a stroke last month.
  
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• Police Investigate Vandalizing Of Trump’s Hollywood Star

  26-10-2016 18:53
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP/KDKA) – Los Angeles police are investigating the vandalizing of Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  Det. Meghan Aguilar says investigators were called to the scene before dawn Wednesday following reports that the presidential candidate’s star was destroyed by blows from a hammer.#Trump #WalkofFame Donald Trumps Star on Walk of fame vandalized @KNX1070 @CBSLA pic.twitter.com/U863RWOui8
  — Pete Demetriou (@knxpete) October 26, 2016
  A man who id
  
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• Superheroes show up at Children's Hospital

  26-10-2016 18:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The patients at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC were given a superhero treat today when a few guest window washers showed up.
  
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• Arby’s To Test Venison Sandwich In Pittsburgh Area

  26-10-2016 18:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Just in time for hunting season, Arby’s will reportedly begin testing venison sandwiches in the Pittsburgh area.USA Today reports the fast-food chain will test the sandwich in 17 Arby’s restaurants across the country including Western Pennsylvania.The sandwich will feature a thick-cut venison steak and crispy onions with a berry sauce on a toasted roll.Rob Lynch, Arby’s Brand President and Chief Marketing Officer says the venison sandwich will be &ldqu
  
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• Toyota Recalling Another 5.8 Million Vehicles For Airbag Concerns

  26-10-2016 18:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another 5.8 million vehicles are being recalled because of problems with the airbags.
  Toyota says the vehicles being added to the recall also have the faulty Takata airbags, which may explode.
  They include certain Corolla, Yaris and Etios models.
  So far, 11 deaths have been linked to the airbag recall in the United States.
  With the additional vehicles, the recall now includes more than 23 million vehicles.
  To find out if your vehicle has been recalled, click here.
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• State Police Investigating Mt. Pleasant Twp. Attempted Child Luring

  26-10-2016 18:25
  
  MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted child luring in Westmoreland County.
  According to police, the incident happened around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of High Street in Mount Pleasant Township.
  A man allegedly told a 12-year-old girl he would drive her wherever she wanted to go if she got into his vehicle.
  The girl ran to a neighbor’s house and state police were called.
  The suspect was described as being a white male between
  
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• Range Resources posts loss, sees optimism ahead

  26-10-2016 17:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Range Resources Corp. believes it has turned a corner during the past three months, company leaders said today when announcing its earnings.
  
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• Narduzzi: Pitt-VT Features 1 Of Best Offenses Vs. 1 Of Best Defenses In ACC

  26-10-2016 17:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan)- The Pitt Panthers football team will take the national spotlight Thursday night when they play host to No. 25 Virginia Tech Hokies at Heinz Field.
  Pitt currently stands at 5-2 overall and is 2-1 in ACC play, which is good enough for third in the ACC Coastal Division. The visiting Hokies are one spot above the Panthers and many are calling this a “must-win” game for Pitt if they want to win the division.
  Head coach Pat Narduzzi was one of those that agreed t
  
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• Pittsburgh City Council could decide on discipline for leaks

  26-10-2016 17:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh City Council could decide as a group whether to discipline any members who divulge certain information from closed-door meetings, according to a proposal presented Tuesday.
  
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• ICA to consider settlement agreement with former director

  26-10-2016 17:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Board members of the Pittsburgh Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority will meet today to consider a settlement agreement with Henry Sciortino, its former executive director.
  
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• Four Big Games To Watch This College Football Saturday

  26-10-2016 16:50
  
  Ryan Mayer
  The first rankings from the College Football Playoff committee are set to be released next Tuesday, November 1st. As always, let me remind you not to freak out if your favorite team is outside of the Top 4. Each of the first two years of the playoff system has featured multiple teams in the top four spots that ended up not in the final rankings. Last year, LSU (#2) and Ohio State (#3) were both featured in the rankings and neither made it. In 2014, three teams, Mississippi S
  
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• 11 charged for damage after Penn State win; tally now $30K

  26-10-2016 16:25
  
  Eleven people have been charged in an unruly celebration following Penn State's upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State Saturday night.
  
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• Thursday Night Breakdown: Titans, Jaguars In Battle Of Struggling QBs

  26-10-2016 16:19
  
  By Danny Cox
  The Tennessee Titans were truly hoping for a record better than 3-4 seven weeks into the 2016 NFL season. And the Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t expected to be sitting at 2-4 and below the Titans in the AFC South. Marcus Mariota and Blake Bortles are having tough seasons for their respective teams, and both are looking break out of their slumps this week on Thursday Night Football.
  There were so many positive things to look forward to in 2016, but they simply have not
  
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• 11 charged over widespread damage after big Penn State win

  26-10-2016 16:16
  
  Disorderly fans pulled down streetlights, damaged streetlight globes and took about 20 street signs and stop signs after Penn State's upset victory over Ohio State. Several small fires were set, and a vehicle was damaged.
  
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• Arby's testing new venison sandwich in Pittsburgh area

  26-10-2016 16:00
  
  Fast-food chain Arby’s is testing a new venison sandwich in the Pittsburgh area, according to USA Today.
  
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• Stolen base in World Series gives America free tacos

  26-10-2016 15:29
  
  Pittsburgh may not like Cleveland, but a stolen base by the Cleveland Indians won everyone in America a free taco Tuesday night.
  
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• Pay up! Turnpike is publicly shaming repeat offenders who blow off tolls

  26-10-2016 15:21
  
  Turnpike officials are trying to shame drivers who blow through E-ZPass without paying. One offender owes more than $678,000 stemming from over 7,000 violations. Eight of the top 24 are from Pennsylvania.
  
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• Steepest streets in Pittsburgh: Meet Canton Avenue's less-famous cousins

  26-10-2016 15:07
  Pittsburgh contains the steepest street in the country - spoiler: it's Canton Avenue - but the city has plenty of other inclines that don't get quite the same recognition. After witnessing the Hell on Hills 5K , we got to wondering what other difficult roads the city has to offer.
  
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• Five Things: Indians Take Game 1 As Kluber Dominates

  26-10-2016 15:07
  
  By Andrew Kahn
  The Cubs waited 71 years to get to the World Series. They’ll have to wait at least one more day to score a run on the sport’s biggest stage. Corey Kluber was dominant, the Indians’ relievers shut the door, and Cleveland beat the Cubs 6-0 at home in Game 1 of the World Series. Here is what you need to know before tonight’s second game.
  1) KKKKKKKKKluber
  Kluber set a World Series record with eight strikeouts through the first three innings. He came out after
  
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