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• Fire Destroys Lincoln Borough Home

  25-12-2016 22:57
  
  LINCOLN (KDKA) — Fire destroyed a home in Lincoln Borough on Sunday morning.
  The 2-alarm fire started around 2:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Finney Road.
  (Photo Credit: Paul Spradley/KDKA)
  It’s unclear if anyone was inside or what caused the fire.
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• Carrie Fisher In Stable Condition, Debbie Reynolds Says

  25-12-2016 21:47
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) – Carrie Fisher is in stable condition days after suffering a medical emergency, according to her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds.
  Reynolds tweeted Sunday that the family would share any updates on Fisher and thanked the public for its “prayers & good wishes.”Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans & friends. I thank you for your prayers & good wishes. pic.twitter.com/isXJqqFEB6
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• Oakland Water Main Break Causes Icy Conditions

  25-12-2016 21:33
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — A water main break in Oakland caused some icy conditions Sunday afternoon.
  The break at Pocusset Street sent water flowing down to Naylor Street and Saline Street around 12:45 p.m.
  The road was closed to traffic while crews worked on repairs.
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• Police: Woman Stabbed Man In Chest During Argument

  25-12-2016 20:13
  
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — Police say a 56-year-old woman stabbed a man in the chest Sunday morning in Homestead.
  It happened just before 10 a.m. in the 200 block of East 10th Avenue.
  According to officials, Allegheny County 911 received a call about the stabbing. When responders arrived on the scene, they found a 55-year-old male victim who had been stabbed in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he is in critical condition.
  Officials say 56-year-old Bertha Morris stabbed the
  
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• Driver in E. Huntingdon hit-and-run charged with pedestrian's death

  25-12-2016 19:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  A New Stanton man has been arrested on charges that he drove under the influence and struck a pedestrian in East Huntingdon on Saturday, killing him.
  
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• After months on the run, Hill District man arrested in Aug. killing

  25-12-2016 18:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Hill District man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting, ending a months-long search for him.
  
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• Police likely to charge woman in Homestead stabbing

  25-12-2016 18:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County police said they intend to charge a woman with stabbing a man in the chest in Homestead this morning.
  
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• Man stabbed in chest in Homestead

  25-12-2016 18:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man was stabbed in the chest in Homestead this morning.
  
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• County police charge woman in Homestead stabbing

  25-12-2016 18:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County police have arrested a woman who they say stabbed a man in the chest with a kitchen knife Sunday morning in Homestead.
  
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• Capone talks Denzel Washington and FENCES, with co-stars Stephen McKinley Henderson & Jovan Adepo

  25-12-2016 18:32
  Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here. I haven't exactly kept it a secret how much I love the first feature film adaptation of a play by the late, great August Wilson, FENCES, the first of 10 to be produced by Denzel Washington, with the remaining nine to land on HBO in the coming years.
  
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• Crews Fight Vacant Building Fire In Republic

  25-12-2016 18:04
  
  REPUBLIC, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews fought a fire at a commercial building in Republic, Pa., over the holiday weekend.
  It happened at a vacant building on Main Street late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
  According to the Republic Volunteer Fire Company, the fire did not spread to businesses attached to the vacant building.
  The attached buildings and businesses did suffer some water damage, however.
  (Photo Credit: Uniontown Fire Department/Facebook)
  The Uniontown Fire Department assisted.
  
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• Two Escape Rollover Crash With Minor Injuries

  25-12-2016 17:49
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Two people escaped a rollover crash in Shaler Township with only minor injuries early Sunday morning.
  It happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Glenn Avenue.
  According to the Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company, crews found one vehicle on its side at the scene. Two people were still inside.
  (Photo Credit: Facebook/Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company)
  Crews were able to remove the windshield and get the occupants out. Only one was sent to the hospital with minor
  
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• Goodfellows Fund tops $130,000 and growing

  25-12-2016 16:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh, you should be proud of yourself.
  
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• Late Night Tailgating: Lamb Burger

  25-12-2016 05:35
  
  Treat your friends to this delicious recipe at your next tailgating party!
  This week on “Steelers Late Night,” we’re cooking up Grilled Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki!
  STEELERS LATE NIGHT “Late Night Tailgating Recipes”: Lamb Burgers
  COOKING TIME: 30-40 Minutes
  SERVING SIZE: 4-6 People
  BURGER INGREDIENTS:
  1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
  4-6
  
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• Deserving Mother Surprised With Refurbished Car For Christmas

  25-12-2016 02:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A deserving mother was surprised with a newly refurbished car Saturday.
  It was part of the National Auto Body Council’s “Recycled Rides” program, where a vehicle refurbished by local high school students is donated to a person or family in need on Christmas Eve.
  Ashley Pluebell was a mother of three, who lost one of her children to SIDS earlier this year.
  The car came as a total surprise.
  “I didn’t know what was going on,” she said. &
  
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• Man hit, killed by car in East Huntingdon

  25-12-2016 01:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Westmoreland County man died this afternoon after being struck by a car while walking his dog, authorities said.
  
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• ‘Batch A Toys’ Event Provides Food, Presents For Deserving Families

  25-12-2016 01:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and volunteers delivered toys and food to deserving families on Christmas Eve.
  It was the tenth year for the Best of the Batch Foundation’s annual “Batch A Toys” holiday gift drive.
  Thirty-six families received baskets of food, including turkeys and fresh produce, and wrapped Christmas presents, like toys and household items.
  “When we’re able to put smiles on the families’ faces, this is the t
  
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• Boy, 10, Facing Attempted Homicide Charge

  25-12-2016 01:37
  
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) – Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a 10-year-old boy is facing an attempted homicide charge in connection with a shot allegedly fired at a man on the morning of Christmas Eve.
  The (Uniontown) Herald Standard reports that Uniontown police report that the gunfire occurred at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the city.
  Police reported that a Uniontown man opened a vehicle door for the boy, who punched him, pulled out a .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun and fired.
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• Man Struck By Vehicle, Killed In Westmoreland Co.

  25-12-2016 01:15
  
  EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man was struck by a vehicle and killed in East Huntingdon Township on Saturday.
  It happened along Ruffsdale Alverton Road, just south of SR-31.
  According to state police, a 49-year-old man was sent to Frick Hospital for emergency assistance. His injuries appeared to be sustained from being hit by a vehicle.
  The man was then flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and rushed into surgery, where he died from his injuries.
  State police say the man had been out
  
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• Man Arrested For Fatal Westmoreland Co. Hit-And-Run

  25-12-2016 01:15
  
  EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — State police have arrested the driver who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in East Huntingdon Township on Saturday.
  It happened along Ruffsdale Alverton Road, just south of SR-31, around 2:30 p.m.
  According to state police, 29-year-old Matthew Ramsay, of New Stanton, struck 49-year-old Joseph Cummins, of Mt. Pleasant, who was running along the road with his dog.
  Ramsay fled the scene after he hit Cummins.
  Cummins was sent to Frick Hospital for emergency
  
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