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• Consumer Reports: The Best And Worst Stores For Gift Returns

  26-12-2016 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This holiday season, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll either get or give a gift that will end up in the to-be-returned pile. But store policies vary widely so returning stuff might not be so easy.
  Consumer Reports checked out a number of major retailers’ return policies. Here are the five best and the five worst.
  Nordstrom and LL Bean allow returns of all their merchandise with no time limit and no receipt required. LL Bean will even accept well
  
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• Pennsylvania’s Universities Are Losing Students; Worse Than Most States

  26-12-2016 23:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While students enjoy their Christmas winter break, Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities are getting some bad news.
  Student enrollments are declining.
  “There’s fewer kids who are graduating high school in the state of Pennsylvania for sure, and in the country in general,” says Dr. Helane Linzer, who helps families get their kids into some prestigious universities.
  Linzer says it’s no longer like the old days.
  “For years, the colleg
  
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• Cambria man killed after car slips off jack

  26-12-2016 23:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  State police in Ebensburg said a Cambria County man was killed when the jack holding up his car slipped, pinning him underneath.
  
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• Teenage Girl Shot In Homewood

  26-12-2016 23:06
  
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — A teenage girl was shot in Homewood on Monday.
  It happened just after 1 p.m. on Race Street.
  Emergency crews say a 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg.
  She was sent to the hospital and is recovering.
  No information on a suspect has been released.
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• Consumer Reports: Family Cars For Every Stage

  26-12-2016 22:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The best choice for a family car depends a lot on your family and your budget. But if you start with Consumer Reports’ short list of highly rated cars that are also practical, durable, comfortable and safety conscious picking the right wheels for your crew can be a snap.
  The Lexus R-X SUV is one of several recommended vehicles that hit all the markers for families of every age. Big doors and chair-height seats make getting in and out a snap. The backseat fits thre
  
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• Crews Battle Fire At Armstrong Co. Gas Company

  26-12-2016 21:50
  
  RURAL VALLEY (KDKA) — A fire broke out at a gas compressor station in Armstrong County on Monday.
  It happened at the Peoples Natural Gas Company on Kennerdell Road.
  According to a witness who lives near the facility, there was a loud explosion before the fire started.
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  Multiple fire companies were called to the scene.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries have been reported.
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• Man Stabbed, Killed Inside Target On Christmas Eve; 2 Jailed

  26-12-2016 20:37
  
  HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a Northern California man was stabbed to death inside a Target store on Christmas Eve after an altercation with two other men.
  Police in Hayward said in a statement Monday that the pair were arrested on suspicion of homicide and are in jail awaiting formal charges.
  Witnesses told investigators that the three men got into an altercation before the attack Saturday night at the store. The 36-year-old victim was taken to hospital, where he died.
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• Coroner: Man Who Drowned In Freezing Pond Bet Co-Workers He Could Walk Across Ice

  26-12-2016 20:33
  
  DELTA, Pa. (AP) – Authorities in central Pennsylvania say a man told co-workers that he was going to try to walk across an icy pond last week, but he broke through the ice and drowned.
  Officials said 29-year-old Hassan Muhammad-Richardson was one of 100 construction workers on the overnight shift at Calpine Corp.’s York Energy Center in Peach Bottom Township.
  The York County coroner’s office said he told co-workers that he bet he could walk across the icy pond, and began to do
  
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• Report: Barking Dog Alerts Family To Christmas Tree Fire

  26-12-2016 20:25
  
  BUTLER (KDKA) — A family escaped flames Monday morning in Butler.
  The Butler Eagle reports a man and woman went to sleep Christmas night at their home on Roosevelt Boulevard. A few hours later, they woke up to the sound of their dog, Bruce Wayne, barking.
  They found their Christmas tree on fire and rushed outside to safety.
  Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames within 15 minutes of arrival.
  Damage to the building was estimated to be $30,000. The cause of the f
  
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• Family Escapes Christmas Tree Fire Thanks To Dog Named ‘Bruce Wayne’

  26-12-2016 20:25
  
  BUTLER (KDKA) — A Christmas tree is being blamed for sparking a fire that damaged a local family’s home, and everyone made it out safely thanks to someone who goes by the name “Bruce Wayne.”
  Firefighters were called to the home around 1 a.m. The house was fully engulfed.
  “It’s pretty much gone,” Amanda Zapp said.
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  Ryan Bickford and Zapp were standing outside, clutching two dogs and two cats. One of the dogs – Bruce Wayne, a.k.a.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Team Grades: Steelers Win AFC North Title With Win Over Ravens

  26-12-2016 20:13
  
  By Danny Cox
  In week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers eliminated the Baltimore Ravens from playoff contention and locked up the AFC North by defeating the Ravens 31-27 at home in a thrilling game. Steelers’ wide receiver Antonio Brown lunged into the end zone with nine seconds remaining to propel the Steelers to victory.
  Offense: B
  At times, the offense had some issues. For example, Ben Roethliberger threw two interceptions on the day. However, he was not sacked once and ended the day with
  
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• Eureka Fire Rescue Mourning Loss Of Beloved Firehouse Dog

  26-12-2016 19:42
  
  TARENTUM (KDKA) — Eureka Fire Rescue EMS is mourning the loss of Sgt. Ember Teo, their beloved firehouse dalmatian.
  In a post on social media, the company thanks Ember for being part of their lives for the past 11 years. She had to be put down on Sunday.She was a big part of the station. Ember had her own badge and even took one final ride on the fire truck to the vet.
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• State Police Searching For Boys Missing From Jefferson County

  26-12-2016 19:21
  
  PERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are searching for two juveniles who went missing from Jefferson County.
  Jesse Lee Goff, 14, and Jacob Allen Bradford, 17, left their foster parent’s home in Perry Township on Christmas Day by “unknown means,” and have not been found.
  They may be in the Clearfield area.
  Anyone with information on the two is asked to call 814-938-0510.
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• Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival returns after one-year hiatus

  26-12-2016 18:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pierogi lovers, rejoice.
  
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• Woman Suspected In Two Washington Bank Robberies

  26-12-2016 18:30
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — A woman is being sought in connection with two bank robberies that occurred on Dec. 23.
  The first robbery happened at the Wes Banco Bank on Trinity Circle around 2:22 p.m. The second occurred just moments later at the First Commonwealth Bank located on Trinity Place.
  During both crimes, a white female standing 5’9” passed a note demanding money. She had a medium build, brown hair with highlights, blue jeans, white sneakers and dark rimmed glasses.
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• Pa. Professor Under Fire For ‘White Genocide’ Tweet

  26-12-2016 17:56
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Drexel University professor has been summoned to a meeting with school officials after he tweeted a Christmas Eve message that appeared to support “white genocide.”
  George Ciccariello-Maher, who is white and an associate professor of politics at the Philadelphia university, told The Associated Press by email Monday that his Christmas Eve message to nearly 11,000 Twitter followers – “All I Want for Christmas is White Genocide” –
  
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• Friends, Family Remember Father Of 3 Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash

  26-12-2016 17:38
  
  EAST HUNTINGDON (KDKA) — Joseph Cummins, 49, of Mt. Pleasant loved spending time with his three children and his wife.
  He worked as the Director of Human Resources with Seven Springs for 15 years up until May of this year when he left for a job at Sysco, according to his LinkedIn page.
  The director of marketing and communications at Seven Springs described Cummins as a strong leader and a good friend.
  Cummins life was cut short on Christmas Eve around 2:30 in the afternoon when he was hit
  
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• Dunlap: You Aren’t Hating On Antonio Brown Today, Huh?

  26-12-2016 17:30
  
  You done hating on Antonio Brown?
  You finished busting the chops of the guy because he dances and gets some penalties (that have never resulted in hurting the Steelers all that much) here and there?
  Are you done yelling and screaming because he’s always on “Ronald Ocean Time” — seemingly at least an hour late for every appearance for which he’s set to show up?
  You all complete vilifying the guy because you — as an adult — waited in some long line for aut
  
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• Steelers AFC Wild Card Game Ticket Information Announced

  26-12-2016 17:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Attention Steelers Nation! Ticket information for the AFC Wild Card Game has been announced.
  The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the game at Heinz Field on the weekend of January 7-8, 2017 (date, time and opponent to be announced).
  A limited number of tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
  Online orders can be accesses here. 
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• Mike Sullivan Gets 3-Year Contract Extension

  26-12-2016 17:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension.
  The decision was announced Monday by general manager Jim Rutherford.
  “Mike did the best coaching job in the NHL last season,” Rutherford said. “He continues to be a terrific coach and we are happy to give him a well-deserved extension.”
  Sullivan boasts many accomplishments since his hiring in Dec. 2015, including guiding the Penguins to a fourth Stanley Cup c
  
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• Former bank manager sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $150,000

  26-12-2016 16:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The former manager of the Citizens Bank in Bellevue is headed to federal prison for 13 months for stealing nearly $150,000 from customer accounts.
  
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• Wilkinsburg man arrested in Homewood bar shooting

  26-12-2016 16:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Wilkinsburg man has been arrested in connection with an overnight shooting at The Galaxy nightclub in Homewood in which another man was apparently wounded.
  
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• Man Arrested After Shooting At Homewood Nightclub

  26-12-2016 15:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is facing a long lost of charges after police say he opened fire inside a Homewood nightclub.
  A press release from Pittsburgh Police states that it happened just before 1 a.m. Monday.
  Officers were called to the Galaxy nightclub on Kelly Street for a report of shots fired. The shooter, identified as Anthony Lamar Williams, 27, was confronted by a security guard.
  The guard used his taser on Williams, causing him to drop a silver pistol before running away.
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• Arrest made after early-morning shooting near Pittsburgh bar

  26-12-2016 15:28
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• Chef Gaynor Grant Turns Holiday Leftovers Into New Meals

  26-12-2016 15:26
  
  Turn those holiday leftovers into delicious new meals.
  Turkey Enchiladas
  Ingredients:
  1 cup sour cream¼ cup diced green chilies3 large green onions¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, minced2 cup cooked diced turkey1 ½ cup grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese12, 8” diameter flour tortillas6 oz cream cheese, cut into 12 strips, lengthwise2 cup picante sauce or salsa
  Directions: 
  1. Butter a large shallow baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Put 2 cups of sour cream
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 26, 2016

  26-12-2016 15:20
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  National Aviary
  Carnegie Science Center
  Gaynor’s School Of Cooking
  Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  
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• Fans Mourn George Michael As Charities Praise His Good Works

  26-12-2016 15:09
  
  LONDON (AP) – Grieving fans mourned the death of pop star George Michael as British charities praised his behind-the-scenes generosity on behalf of numerous causes.
  The singer’s death was announced late Sunday. Many paid tribute on Facebook and Twitter and others cited years of good works that received little publicity.
  Fans placed flowers and other tributes at his homes in north London and in Goring, England, where he died of apparent heart failure.
  Michael’s later years were
  
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• Fake News Story Sets Off Israel-Pakistan Twitter Feud

  26-12-2016 15:03
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) – A fake news story has touched off a tense Twitter confrontation between nuclear power Pakistan and Israel, widely believed to have a nuclear arsenal of its own, in an episode that underlines the potentially harmful impact of such stories in sensitive global affairs
  In an apparent response to a fake story claiming Israel’s former defense minister threatened a nuclear attack against Pakistan if it sends troops to Syria, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohamma
  
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• Report: Hunter Faces Charges After Shooting, Killing Horse

  26-12-2016 14:23
  
  NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. (KDKA) — A man is facing charges after he shot and killed a horse, mistaking it for a deer.
  The Beaver County Times reports Jordan G. Cinderich, 23, killed the farm animal Dec. 10 while hunting near Modrak Lane in New Sewickley Township.
  Cinderich reportedly called police after he realized he shot a horse, not a deer. He realized something was amiss when he saw the wounded animal gallop away.
  By the time officers arrived, the horse was dead.
  The horse, valued a
  
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• Man Stabbed To Death In Eastern Pennsylvania

  26-12-2016 14:07
  
  ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) – Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in eastern Pennsylvania.
  The Lehigh County coroner says a man was stabbed to death at an intersection in Allentown. It happened around 2:20 a.m. Monday. The man was pronounced dead at a hospital.
  The coroner’s office is not releasing the man’s name until his family is notified.
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• Officials Identify 4 People Killed In North Carolina Home

  26-12-2016 12:53
  
  WILSON, N.C. (AP) – Authorities in North Carolina have identified the four people fatally shot in a home about 50 miles east of Raleigh.
  Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Wanda D. Samuel says in a news release that the victims all lived at the residence where they were found by a family member Saturday afternoon.
  Those slain are 54-year-old Tammy Lynette Pearce, 28-year-old Paul Shane Pearce, 47-year-old Selby Gene Outland and 23-year-old Dominique Nicole Privette. No det
  
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• 2 Dead, 4 Wounded In Suburban NYC Nightclub Shooting

  26-12-2016 12:36
  
  MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) – Police have arrested a man they say opened fire on a packed suburban New York City nightclub, killing two people and wounding four others.
  Authorities say the suspect may have been ejected from the Mansion nightclub in Mount Vernon shortly before the 4:26 a.m. shooting on Christmas Day.
  Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas said in a statement Sunday that the establishment’s owner, O’Neal Bandoo, was killed. He says the name of the second person who died i
  
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• Pa. Cancer Patient Donates Years’ Worth Of Pizza To Food Bank

  26-12-2016 12:11
  
  NORTHAMPTON, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a years’ worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a local food bank.
  Thirty-six-year-old Josh Katrick, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned that he was the winner of his favorite neighborhood restaurant’s contest.
  After hearing of Katrick’s plans to donate the pizza to the Northampton Food Bank, th
  
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• Closings for Christmas

  26-12-2016 06:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  All city of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and federal offices and courts are closed today for the Christmas Day holiday.
  
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• 2016: A year in Post-Gazette photos

  26-12-2016 06:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  We, who spend our lives being passionate about sharing information through images, believe the captured moment lingers once weeks turn into years and years turn into decades.
  
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• Stores must carry more healthy options for food stamp customers

  26-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  At the bustling Hanini Market in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s North Side, customers can buy snacks like chips, pick up household items like razors or batteries, or purchase seasonal necessities such as knit winter caps.
  
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• PPG Paints Arena concierge thrives on building relationships, houses

  26-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lou Duco didn’t hesitate.
  
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• Parents await bishop's decision on North Hills school changes

  26-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The ballots are in and now all they can do is wait.
  
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• One day in the opioid epidemic

  26-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The 44-year-old mother who answered the door in Lincoln-Lemington on the evening of Dec. 15 had the “pin point” eyes of “someone who has recently used opioids,” a Pittsburgh police officer wrote.
  
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• Mt. Lebanon guitar teacher inspired others, disappointed self

  26-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For John and Rachel Kaufman, Dec. 15 was empty of distractions, leaving too much time to remember. The day before, their son’s body came home from California. The day after was the viewing, at the William Slater II Funeral Home, in Scott.
  
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• Steelers Win AFC North After Rallying By Ravens 31-27

  26-12-2016 01:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers rode Ben Roethlisberger’s right arm and Antonio Brown’s left arm to the AFC North title.
  Roethlisberger shook off a pair of interceptions to throw two late touchdowns, including a 4-yard strike to Brown with 9 seconds remaining to lift the Steelers to a 31-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Brown caught Roethlisberger’s pass just short of the goal line and stretched the ball into the end zone with his left hand
  
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• Steelers Fans Bring Holiday Celebrations To Heinz Field

  26-12-2016 00:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steelers fans ditched their Christmas traditions Sunday to see their team take on the Ravens, but some kept the spirit of the holidays alive in the parking lots outside Heinz Field.
  Most families spend their Christmas opening presents, sipping cocoa, eating a big meal and spending time at home with family.
  But in a city fueled by a passion for sports, Steelers ticket holders shifted that December 25th tradition in a new direction.
  So fans went over the river and on the
  
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• Publicist: British Singer George Michael Dead At Age 53

  26-12-2016 00:28
  
  LONDON (AP) – George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53.
  Michael died at his home in Goring, England. His publicist, Cindi Berger, said he had not been ill. No other details were released.
  He enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” ”Young Gun
  
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