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• New Treatment Giving Addicts A 2nd Chance At Life

  04-11-2016 23:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – When an addict is ready for treatment and sobriety, the road is not an easy one.
  Michelle Granata started abusing substances when she was 16 years old and those behaviors continued for three decades.
  “I was physically and emotionally a mess,” said Granata. “You’re addicted to everything. You’re addicted to that lifestyle.”
  In December 2012, Michelle learned about a treatment drug for opioid addiction called Vivitrol.
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• Expert Tips For Preserving Your Memories Stored On Obsolete Videotapes

  04-11-2016 23:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — These days, special moments are recorded on our cell phones or cameras. But it wasn’t that long ago those same moments were saved on tape.While digital may last forever, that’s not the case for your videotapes.But there are ways you can save your memories before they’re lost forever.
  They are the cherished memories of our lives, saved forever on tapes in that box in the back of the closet, or are they really saved forever?
  “The materials that are
  
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• Body Found Where Woman was Discovered Chained Up ‘Like A Dog’

  04-11-2016 23:00
  
  SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A woman who was “chained up like a dog” for weeks in a dark storage container was lured to her captor’s South Carolina property for a cleaning job with her boyfriend, a family friend said Friday as search teams digging up the area found one body and looked for more.
  Authorities were “trying to make sure that we don’t have a serial killer on our hands,” the sheriff said. Investigators were told the property could hold as many as t
  
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• Steelers, steel and rivers: Pittsburgh references were strong at Clinton rally

  04-11-2016 22:54
  Steelers Hall of Famers Franco Harris and Mel Blount walked Hillary Clinton onto the stage for a very Pittsburgh-focused rally in what will likely be her final appearance here ahead of Election Day. The references to Pittsburgh were heavy, mentioning childhood drives across Pennsylvania with her family as well as the industry here.
  
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• 2 Police Sergeants Shot, 1 Killed, In New York City

  04-11-2016 22:34
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – Authorities say a New York City police sergeant has been fatally shot and another has been wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect in the Bronx.
  Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the sergeant’s death Friday. He says the other officer was shot in the leg and is undergoing treatment.
  Authorities say the gunman was killed. They say he had fired on officers who had stopped his car near a ballfield following a brief pursuit.
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• Fantasy Football: Who To Start, Who To Sit For Week 9

  04-11-2016 22:24
  
  Ryan Mayer
  The NFL season is halfway over which means that we’re approaching the home stretch of the fantasy football season as well. The Thursday Night Football game is behind us, so if you had Mike Evans, Jameis Winston, Julio Jones or Matt Ryan, congrats! You’ve already got some points in the bank heading into Sunday’s match-ups.
  If you didn’t have any of those players and you’ve got some questions about who you should plug into the lineup this weekend, have no f
  
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• Home Invasion Suspect Fatally Shot By 81-Year-Old Homeowner

  04-11-2016 22:19
  
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — Authorities are investigating after a home invasion turned deadly in Fayette County.
  The incident happened at a home in Uniontown.
  Officials tell KDKA-TV’s Ralph Iannotti that the 81-year-old owner of the home shot and killed the suspect who was attempting to rob him.
  The home invasion suspect who was fatally shot is identified as Franklin Schrout.DEADLY HOME INVASION:Franklin Schrout shot & killed by 81-yr old home owner in Uniontown robbery attempt. pic.twitt
  
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• Larry Richert’s Hometown Heroes 2017

  04-11-2016 22:03
  
  Larry’s Hometown Heroes returns for a fifth year on Thursday, March 2, 2017.
  Please nominate someone you know to be a Hometown Hero.Nominate your neighbor, your co-worker, your friend who gives time and effort to our community by filling out the form below.We are searching for ordinary people doing extraordinary things in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  Fill out my Wufoo form!Photos of the 2016 Hometown Heroes Event here.
  Here’s a list of past recipients of Larry’s Hometown Heroes:
  
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• Officials: Texas Officer Tried To Feed Fecal Sandwich To Homeless Person

  04-11-2016 21:52
  
  SAN ANTONIO (KDKA) — A police officer in San Antonio has been fired for allegedly trying to feed a fecal sandwich to a homeless person.
  According to My San Antonio, the officer reportedly placed fecal matter between two piece of bread and gave it to a homeless person.
  “This was a vile and disgusting act that violates our guiding principles of ‘treating all with integrity, compassion, fairness and respect,’ Chief William McManus said.
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• Injury Report: Roethlisberger May Face Off With The Ravens

  04-11-2016 21:30
  
  By Danny Cox
  The Pittsburgh Steelers know that they need to turn their season and they need to do it right now. They may be sitting at 4-3 and on top of their division, but the Baltimore Ravens could take them over with a victory on Sunday. Luckily, the Steelers are finally starting to come around in terms of injuries and get past a lot of those that have plagued them this season.
  Most notable among those healing? One Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Steelers.
  For Sunday’s game, Big
  
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• Keidel: Can The Eagles, Giants Catch The Cowboys?

  04-11-2016 21:27
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Though the Dallas Cowboys are 6-1, and have resumed their campy title as “America’s Team,” there are other football teams in the NFL in general, and in the NFC East in particular.
  Two of them — the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles — will be playing this Sunday at MetLife Stadium, five minutes from where yours truly is writing this piece. The winner will remain no more than two games behind the Cowboys, while the loser will drop
  
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• Police: Father Who Received Video Of Lifeless Son Didn’t Call 911

  04-11-2016 21:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania man was arrested on child endangerment charges because he didn’t call 911 after the mother of his two children threatened to kill them and sent him videos of his son’s lifeless body during two hours’ worth of angry text messages, police said.
  Andre Price Jr., 23, of McKeesport, was jailed without bond early Friday on two counts – one each for 17-month-old Andre III, and a 2-year-old daughter, Angel.
  The McKeesport man didn’t al
  
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• Pittsburgh Chief of Police Cameron McLay resigns

  04-11-2016 20:46
  McLay took the Chief of Police position in September 2014, after previously serving as a captain with the Madison, Wisconsin police force and a consultant with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. McLay officially announced his resignation on Friday in a news conference alongside Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto.
  
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• AG, State Police Investigating ‘Voter Registration Irregularities’

  04-11-2016 20:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On Friday, just days before the election, Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer released a statement on “voter registration irregularities.”
  “The Office of Attorney General and the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a pattern of voter registration irregularities across the Commonwealth,” the statement began.
  Beemer noted that it is “premature to reach any conclusion.”
  Sources say this announcement is regarding a company
  
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• Circus Act Entertains Students, Gives Anti-Bullying Speech

  04-11-2016 20:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus presents: “Circus Xtreme.” As in “x-citing” acts, “x-hillerating” aerial performances and “BM-X” bicycles. The newest addition to the circus tradition showed off the acrobatic “x-pilots” of daring young men on the flying bikes. They entertained kids from Urban Pathways Charter School.
  Ringmaster David Shipman addressed the students with an anti-bullying message
  
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• Watch: Steelers Locker Room Freezes For ‘Mannequin Challenge’

  04-11-2016 20:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The “Mannequin Challenge” is the latest craze to sweep social media.
  Sports teams in particular have taken to the trend, posing completely still in videos that explore elaborate scenes.
  Check out Steelers’ wide receiver Antonio Brown’s version!@steelers#mannequinchallegepic.twitter.com/Y3uk2Lk0oh
  — Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown) November 4, 2016
  KDKA’s own Rich Walsh is seen posing for the stunt.Cameo appearance!!! https://t.co/QXKW6C2
  
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• McKeesport Police Trying To Identify Suspicious Persons

  04-11-2016 20:00
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Police in McKeesport are working to identify suspicious persons seen early Friday morning.
  Officers say three people were wandering around Haler Heights, rummaging through unlocked cars.
  Photo: McKeesport Police
  Photo: McKeesport Police
  If anyone can identify the suspects from these photos, you are asked to contact the McKeesport Police Department at (412)675-5015.
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• McKeesport Police Try To Identify Suspects Seen Breaking Into Cars

  04-11-2016 20:00
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Police in McKeesport are working to identify suspicious persons seen early Friday morning.
  Officers say three people were wandering around Haler Heights, rummaging through unlocked cars.
  Photo: McKeesport Police
  Photo: McKeesport Police
  “I notice as of lately there have been people breaking into cars,” said resident George Patterson.
  Officers tried to find the suspicious people, but couldn’t track them down.
  “They what chasing them up through thi
  
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• Squirrel Attacks People At Florida Senior Center, Hurts 3

  04-11-2016 19:55
  
  DELTONA, Fla. (AP) – A squirrel attacked several people inside a senior center activity room, injuring at least three.
  Multiple news outlets report that the attack happened Thursday at Sterling Court Gracious Retirement Living.
  A 911 caller told dispatchers that the squirrel had gotten into the building and was jumping on people, biting them and scratching them. The caller said at least three people were bitten.
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• Michael Buble Says 3-Year-Old Son Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer

  04-11-2016 19:37
  
  Michael Buble says he and his wife are “devastated” after learning their 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with cancer.
  The 41-year-old Canadian singer and his wife, Argentine TV actress Luisana Lopilato, said in a statement Friday that their son, Noah, is undergoing treatment in the U.S.
  “Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well,” the statement said. “We have a long journey in front of us and
  
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• Pittsburgh's Fatal Bricelyn Street fire case moved to federal court

  04-11-2016 18:09 via post-gazette.com
  Allegheny County prosecutors didn’t like how Common Pleas Judge Joseph K. Williams III handled the triple-fatal fire case against Greg Brown.
  
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• Pittsburgh's Bricelyn Street fatal fire case moved to federal court

  04-11-2016 18:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man who won a new trial for a 1995 blaze that killed three Pittsburgh firefighters will be retried — this time in federal court.
  
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• San Diego Church Newsletter Says Democratic Voters Go To Hell

  04-11-2016 18:08
  
  DAN DIEGO (KDKA) — A newsletter from a San Diego Catholic church is warning parishioners they’ll go to hell if they vote for Democrats.
  According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, a flier placed inside the Oct. 16 bulletin of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church called voting Democratic a mortal sin.
  The flyer cites five legislative policies — support for abortion, same-sex marriage, euthanasia, human cloning, and embryonic stem cell research — that will doom a po
  
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• State Files Consumer Protection Lawsuit Against Nursing Homes

  04-11-2016 17:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A company with 11 skilled nursing homes in Pennsylvania doesn’t have enough staff to provide basic patient care – and faked it when state Department of Health inspectors were around, the state attorney general said in a consumer protection lawsuit filed Friday.
  One patient, for example, needed medical cream applied daily but records show it was skipped 19 times one month. The same resident didn’t shower for 14 days that month and didn’t have his ha
  
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• Family Gets Pennsylvania WWI Soldier’s Long-Lost Purple Heart

  04-11-2016 17:17
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A long-lost Purple Heart awarded to a Pennsylvania soldier during World War I is being returned to his family.
  Purple Hearts Reunited says Pfc. Jacob Samuel Nailor Jr.’s grandson in Naples, Florida, will be given the medal Friday night. Jerry Nailor is also an Army Veteran and former Pennsylvania state representative.
  Jacob Nailor enlisted in the Army in 1917 in Harrisburg and was injured in France during the Aisne-Marne campaign in October 1918. He had mustard
  
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• Clinton tells supporters: 'Happy to be in home of the Steelers'

  04-11-2016 17:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton opened her Pittsburgh rally at Heinz Field this afternoon telling hundreds of supporters she’s "happy to be in the home of the Steelers."
  
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• Clinton supporters line up for Heinz Field rally

  04-11-2016 17:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Supporters of Hillary Clinton were lined up by the hundreds outside Heinz Field this morning, awaiting what is very likely to be the Democratic nominee's last visit to the Pittsburgh area before Tuesday's election.
  
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• Clinton rallies supporters in Pittsburgh

  04-11-2016 17:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  For what was almost assuredly her last campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came to Heinz Field Friday. And she reached out to locals with almost everything except a promise to put a pound of chipped-chopped ham in every pot.
  
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• Clinton makes her last planned campaign stop in Pittsburgh

  04-11-2016 17:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  For what was almost assuredly her last campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came to Heinz Field Friday. And she reached out to locals with almost everything except a promise to put a pound of chipped-chopped ham in every pot.
  
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• Both Sides Of Parkway East To Close For Greenfield Bridge Work

  04-11-2016 16:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Parkway East will be shut down this weekend on both the inbound and the outbound side, where crews are reconstructing the Greenfield Bridge.
  The closures will start at 10 p.m. Friday and continue through 6 a.m. Monday.
  Steel arches and decking will be placed over the Parkway.
  There will be a detour in place, but drivers should expect significant delays.
  Click here for the eastbound detour.
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  Drivers will be detoured through several
  
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• Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Pittsburgh Just Days Before Election

  04-11-2016 16:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With just a few days to go before election day, the race is tight.
  Hillary Clinton is in town Friday, trying to pick up some last-minute support.
  She was set to begin speaking at 12:45 at the Great Hall at Heinz Field.
  Steelers owner Dan Rooney was set to attend, along with Steelers legends Franco Harris and Mel Blount.
  Architect Andrew Tesoro was expected to talk about how Donald Trump allegedly didn’t pay him for work he completed in the past.
  According to
  
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• Surveillance Video Shows Couple Overdosing With Small Kids In Van

  04-11-2016 16:20
  
  BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — Police discovered a man and woman unresponsive at a Rostraver gas station with two small children inside the vehicle.
  According to a criminal complaint, Rostraver Police were called to an Exxon on Rostraver Road for the report of a man and woman in a domestic dispute.
  When they arrived, they found 36-year-old John Michael Risher Jr. and 25-year-old Megan Maria Watson unresponsive in the area of the vehicle.
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• Man, Woman Overdose With Small Kids In Van

  04-11-2016 16:20
  
  ROSTRAVER (KDKA) — Police discovered a man and woman unresponsive at a Rostraver gas station with two small children inside the vehicle.
  According to a criminal complaint, Rostraver Police were called to an Exxon on Rostraver Road for the report of a man and woman in a domestic dispute.
  When they arrived, they found John Michael Risher Jr. and Megan Maria Watson unresponsive in the area of the vehicle.
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• Man, Woman Found Unresponsive With Small Kids In Van

  04-11-2016 16:20
  
  ROSTRAVER (KDKA) — Police discovered a man and woman unresponsive at a Rostraver gas station with two small children inside the vehicle.
  According to a criminal complaint, Rostraver Police were called to an Exxon on Rostraver Road for the report of a man and woman in a domestic dispute.
  When they arrived, they found John Michael Risher Jr. and an unidentified woman unresponsive in the area of the vehicle.
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• Pa. Democrat Bares All To Get Votes For Donald Trump

  04-11-2016 16:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pennsylvania Democrat is shedding her clothes and baring all to show support for presidential candidate Donald Trump.Chelsy Zelasko, 25, of Shavertown, is featured nearly naked on Better Than The Weekend, an entertainment website from Northeastern Pennsylvania.Zelasko says so many people are afraid to vote or express who they’re voting for because people “instantly jump down your throat about it.”
  She’s hoping the pictures prompt people to more
  
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• Top Workplace Holiday Gift Exchanges

  04-11-2016 16:00
  
  Workplace gift exchanges are a fun and unexpected way to add some holiday cheer to your office. There are many types of gift exchanges that you can incorporate into your office party, ranging from traditional and practical to silly and unpredictable. These four ideas work great with both large and small workplaces and can easily fit into your budget if your boss and coworkers agree to establish a spending limit and a few ground rules. Get ready to celebrate the season with these top-rated workpl
  
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• Top Spots To Host Your Office Holiday Party

  04-11-2016 16:00
  
  Planning your holiday office party can be challenging. There are many elements to consider, from food and drink to event space, and all must work together in order to create a fun, stress-free and unforgettable event. If you’ve been tasked with putting together your company’s annual holiday party, don’t fret. These five venues are sure to deliver a rocking holiday office party.
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• Holiday Gift Ideas For Bosses And Co-workers

  04-11-2016 16:00
  
  Picking out an appropriate, affordable and appreciated office holiday gift doesn’t have to require stress, hours at the mall or re-gifting. There are loads of simple and no-fail options that work well for coworkers and bosses, no matter what your gift recipient’s interests are. Consider useful gifts for your busy-as-a-bee boss or treat hardworking co-workers to something you know they’d never buy for themselves. If, however, the thought of an office holiday gift exchange is sti
  
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• Best Holiday Cocktail Recipes

  04-11-2016 16:00
  
  Without great cocktails, your holiday party can quickly turn from ho-ho-ho into ho-hum. Fortunately, you can ensure a fun, entertaining Christmas or New Year’s Eve bash by serving a signature seasonal cocktail, like one of these five recipes. Each can be made using your favorite wine and liqueur from your local Fine Wine & Good Spirits store and fairly quickly in large batches so you won’t have to spend all evening handcrafting drinks when you should be celebrating. Raise a glass
  
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• FBI, NYPD Assess Possible Al-Qaida Threat On US Election Eve

  04-11-2016 15:55
  
  NEW YORK (AP) – The FBI and New York Police Department say they are assessing the credibility of information they received of a possible al-Qaida terror attack against the U.S. on the eve of Election Day.
  Officials say Friday that counterterrorism investigators are reviewing the information that mentioned New York, Texas and Virginia as potential targets.
  It wasn’t immediately clear how the intelligence came to investigators’ attention. An NYPD spokesman says in a statement the
  
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• Joe and Jill Biden to campaign for Clinton in West Mifflin Saturday

  04-11-2016 15:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will hold a rally in West Mifflin on Saturday to support Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Local Magician Ready To Recreate Houdini Stunt 100 Years Later

  04-11-2016 15:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – In 1916, Harry Houdini was hung upside down and escaped from a straitjacket at the corner of Liberty Avenue and Wood Street.
  On Sunday, local magician Lee Terbosic will attempt to accomplish the same feat, 100 years later.
  Terbosic, a graduate of Baldwin High School, tells the “KDKA Morning News” he has been preparing for years.
  “I’ve been performing for over 20 years. But, I’ve been working on this particular stunt for the p
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Chief McLay Announces Resignation

  04-11-2016 15:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay has resigned from his position.
  McLay and Mayor Bill Peduto made the announcement during a press conference Friday morning.
  McLay said he would be stepping down in order to pursue other opportunities.McLay tells his officers as he steps away from his position, “Stay the course. You’re on the right path”
  — Heather Abraham (@KDKAHeather) November 4, 2016
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• Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay stepping down

  04-11-2016 14:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police Chief Cameron McLay is leaving after two years heading the force.
  
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• LIVE: Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay stepping down

  04-11-2016 14:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and police Chief Cameron McLay are scheduled to host a press briefing at 10 a.m. today in the City-County Building, Downtown.
  
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• Presidential candidates schedule campaign stops in Pa. before Election Day

  04-11-2016 14:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The presidential candidates, their running mates and supporters are making several stops in battleground Pennsylvania in the final stretch of the presidential election. Here is the latest schedule of campaign visits:
  
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• Clinton, Trump, surrogates schedule campaign stops in Pa. before Election Day

  04-11-2016 14:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The presidential candidates, their running mates and supporters are making several stops in battleground Pennsylvania in the final stretch of the presidential election. Here is the latest schedule of campaign visits:
  
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• Clinton, Trump and surrogates plan more campaign stops in Pa. before Election Day

  04-11-2016 14:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The presidential candidates, their running mates and supporters are making several stops in battleground Pennsylvania in the final stretch of the presidential election. Here is the latest schedule of campaign visits:
  
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• Clinton campaigning in Pittsburgh today

  04-11-2016 14:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The presidential candidates, their running mates and supporters are making several stops in battleground Pennsylvania in the final stretch of the presidential election. Here is a schedule of campaign visits:
  
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• Parkway East to be closed this weekend between Oakland and Wilkinsburg

  04-11-2016 14:11
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