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• PWSA pump shutdown will affect Lower Aspinwall water service on Saturday

  02-05-2017 23:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is notifying residents of Lower Aspinwall that some residents will experience a water outage early Saturday morning.
  
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• Council approves Peduto's nominees for PWSA board

  02-05-2017 23:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  City Council agreed Tuesday to appoint three new members to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority board, hewing to Mayor Bill Peduto’s nominations.
  
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• Report Details 50 Changes To Live Longer, Healthier Life

  02-05-2017 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Exercise and eating a balanced diet are things we all know we should be doing to be healthier, and even live longer.
  But AARP has put together a list of some of the other changes you may want to consider. Things you may never have thought of before.
  According to AARP’s “50 Ways to Live a Longer, Healthier Life,” genetics only accounts for 25 percent of how long we live. The rest is up to you.
  — You Need to ReadAARP says research shows reading hel
  
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• Saga owner pleads guilty to harboring undocumented workers

  02-05-2017 22:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The owner of a local restaurant chain pleaded guilty Monday on a federal charge of harboring and transporting undocumented people to work in his kitchens.
  
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• NHL Analyst Eddie Olczyk: “It Was A Hockey Play That Went Bad”

  02-05-2017 22:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — NHL on NBC Broadcaster and Former Penguins Head Coach Eddie Olczyk joined Cook and Poni on Tuesday to talk about the hit on Sidney Crosby that knocked him out of the Pens’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 3.
  Olczyk argued on the broadcast last night that there was no intent to harm Crosby by Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen.
  So, after sleeping on it for the night and watching the highlights again, does he still feel the same?
  “Wh
  
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• Pittsburgh official: Drained batteries might have led to floodgate failure

  02-05-2017 22:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  A power-supply problem may have kept a floodgate from working Monday on Washington Boulevard, a Pittsburgh city official said Tuesday.
  
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• Man Gets New Mortgage Fraud Trial Because Of Sleeping Lawyer

  02-05-2017 22:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pittsburgh-area businessman will get a new trial on mortgage fraud charges because his defense attorney was seen sleeping by the judge, witnesses and federal court jurors who convicted him last year.
  U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled Monday that James Nassida was denied a fair trial because Stan Levenson dozed during the October trial.
  Levenson acknowledges sleeping because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy. He moved for a mistrial, but the judge
  
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• Coroner Says Boy, 1, Found Dead In Pond Accidentally Drowned

  02-05-2017 22:26
  
  MERCER, Pa. (AP) – A coroner says a 1-year-old boy found dead in a small pond in his western Pennsylvania yard accidentally drowned.
  Mercer County Deputy Coroner Cris Loutzenhizer tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that little Enos Mast’s family is part of an Amish community along the border with Lawrence County.
  The family had breakfast on Sunday and the boy and nine older siblings went outside to play. The older children lost track of the little boy, who was found a few minutes late
  
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• Pittsburgh Area Theatre Organ Society to present concert at Keystone Oaks High School

  02-05-2017 21:45
  Renowned theatre organist Ken Double and youthful singer Daniel Mata will present their unique "Double Play" program for the first time in Pittsburgh at 7:30 p.m. May 27, at Keystone Oaks Auditorium in Dormont. Presented by the Pittsburgh Area Theatre Organ Society , "Double Play" features Double, with over 3 decades of theatre organ concerts under his belt, and 22-year-old energetic vocalist Mata.
  
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• KeyMe chain expands into Pittsburgh

  02-05-2017 21:45
  KeyMe, the New York-based key copying chain, said on Tuesday that it has expanded into southwestern Pennsylvania.
  
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• Tree Crashes Down Onto Car & School Bus, Blocks Road

  02-05-2017 21:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — High winds caused damage across the area Tuesday, with reports of downed trees from Allegheny County to Beaver County.
  A tree crashed down, blocking a busy road in Squirrel Hill around school dismissal time. It hit a car and two school buses on Shady Avenue, across from The Children’s Institute.
  The giant tree brought down power lines with it. Some of the live wires landed right at the entrance to The Children’s Institute, preventing everyone from leaving on
  
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• Tree Crashes Down On Car & School Bus, Blocks Road

  02-05-2017 21:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — High winds caused damage across the area Tuesday, with reports of downed trees from Allegheny County to Beaver County.
  A tree crashed down, blocking a busy road in Squirrel Hill around school dismissal time. It hit a car and two school buses on Shady Avenue, across from The Children’s Institute.
  The giant tree brought down power lines with it. Some of the live wires landed right at the entrance to The Children’s Institute, preventing everyone from leaving on
  
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• Tree Comes Down On Car & School Bus, Blocks Road

  02-05-2017 21:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A downed tree is blocking a busy road in Squirrel Hill after hitting a vehicle and at least one school bus.
  The large tree came down along Shady Avenue, across from the Children’s Institute.#BREAKING – this tree came down on this car & this school bus on Shady Ave. in Squirrel Hill! Miraculously nobody was hurt! pic.twitter.com/zUMpoAvJVK
  — Julie Grant (@JulieGrantEsq) May 2, 2017
  No children were on the bus and there have been no reports of injuri
  
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• May Is 31 Days Of Compassion At Animal Friends

  02-05-2017 21:24
  
  INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ANIMAL FRIENDS.
  PITTSBURGH (Animal Friends) — At Animal Friends, every day is full of compassion. Through our progressive pet-focused programming, we’re changing and improving the lives of the people and pets in our region each and every day.
  So for the 31 days of May, turn your compassion into action. Even one day of compassion can mean a life saved, an ailing body healed and a pet rescued. It’s all about working together with compassion and hope.
  And,
  
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• Authorities need help identifying Verona bank robber

  02-05-2017 21:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities need help identifying a man who robbed a bank in Verona on Monday. 
  
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• Jury finds ex-Steelers doctor guilty of 180 counts in illegal drug distribution case

  02-05-2017 20:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Former Pittsburgh Steelers doctor Richard Rydze was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of illegally distributing steroids, human growth hormone and narcotic painkillers.
  
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• Police: Carrick woman fatally stabbed boyfriend during March fight

  02-05-2017 20:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 23-year-old Carrick woman accused of killing her live-in boyfriend in March told police in an initial 911 call that she’d fought with the man and stabbed him, according to court records.
  
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• New Charges Filed Against Former City Police Recruit Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens

  02-05-2017 20:24
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY – A former Pittsburgh Police recruit, who is scheduled to go to trial in Westmoreland County on charges that he had sex with two teenage girls, is facing new charges.
  According to the Tribune-Review, investigators say Cyrus Sukhadia also exchanged lewd photographs with three underage girls.
  Sukhadia, of Beechview, was arraigned on Friday.
  Investigators gathered the new evidence from Sukhadia’s cell phone, which was taken from him by police when he was arrested for
  
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• Cop testifies that Etna double-murder defendant admitted to shooting

  02-05-2017 20:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  A police officer said Tuesday that Josh Huber, on trial accused of a double murder in Etna, told him he shot the victims.
  
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• In-Air Entertainment: How To Stay Relaxed On A Packed Plane

  02-05-2017 20:00
  
  By Randy Yagi
  With overbooked flights, small seating areas in the main cabin area and the possibility of a chatty neighbor, it can often be a challenge to maintain one’s composure on board a packed plane. But regardless where one is sitting, there are a number of common annoyances to contend with, such as crying babies, kicked backrests and people talking loudly or worse yet, taking an unnecessary call on a smartphone. Fortunately, with modern technology and modern conveniences, all passe
  
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• Hillary Clinton: ‘I Supported Syria Strikes’

  02-05-2017 19:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she supported the Syria strikes ordered by President Trump.
  Speaking at a women’s event in New York City the former first lady sat down with Christiane Amanpour.In discussing the Syria strikes Amanpour asked Clinton, “Did the Syria Strike work?”
  “I think it’s too soon to really tell.” (Christiane: Did you support it?) “Yes, I did support it. I didn’t publicly support it bec
  
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• Dunlap: Niskanen Play Wholly Unnecessary

  02-05-2017 19:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – I don’t know if Matt Niskanen is a dirty player.
  I know he made a dirty play. A wholly unnecessary and ridiculous play that crossed the line into an unwarranted attack.
  That’s the sum of it for me. I’m not going to judge the totality of the man by one event and label him a dirty player, but there is no question when his stick clashed with Sidney Crosby’s head in a Game 3 of a playoff series between the Penguins and the Capitals on Monday
  
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• Death ruled accident for drowned 1-year-old

  02-05-2017 19:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  A one-year-old boy who was playing outside with his nine older siblings wandered into a shallow backyard pond and drowned, officials have determined.
  
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• Leaderboard: Zurich Classic’s Two-Man Game

  02-05-2017 19:08
  
  By Dan Reardon
  For years it was a gadget used in network television. When a drama had run out of plot twists, introduce an evil twin to stir some renewed interest. Last week in New Orleans the PGA Tour trotted out their version of the evil twin, the Zurich Classic, which was played as a partnered event. Two-man teams competed for the top prizes and perks that accompany a PGA Tour win, in a format not used in over three decades on the Tour.
  Outside of majors and big events, To
  
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• Convicted South Hills businessman granted new trial because of dozing lawyer

  02-05-2017 19:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  A South Hills businessman convicted of orchestrating the region's biggest mortgage fraud scheme will get a new trial because his lawyer fell asleep during the last one.
  
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• Chicken And Egg Rescued From Bridge

  02-05-2017 19:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You know how the joke goes, what came first, the chicken or the egg?Well residents in McKeesport found out the answer Tuesday morning.Turns out the answer? Both.A chicken, and her egg, had to be rescued from the McKeesport – Duquesne Bridge during the Tuesday morning commute.
  Photo Credit: Sable Kennel
  McKeesport Police were called to help direct traffic and watch over the hen while a local kennel official could rescue it.The hen is now at the Sabele Kennel.Photo
  
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• Legendary North Catholic basketball coach Don Barth dies

  02-05-2017 18:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two hands aren’t enough to count all the WPIAL championships Don Barth won as girls basketball coach at North Catholic High School.
  
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• Weather Service confirms tornado touched down in Butler County

  02-05-2017 18:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has confirmed a tornado touched down in Butler County on Monday afternoon as a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms swept through the Pittsburgh region.
  
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• Warning About Mother’s Day Facebook Coupon Scams

  02-05-2017 18:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Shoppers are being warned about fake coupons being spread online ahead of Mother’s Day.The “too good to be true” coupons direct users to a survey site intended to steal their information.
  Last week, a free $50 off coupon for Lowe’s Home Improvement was making the round on Facebook.The coupon read “LOWE’S is giving Free $50 coupons for EVERYONE to celebrate Mother’s Day.”
  Photo Credit: Lowe’s
  Lowe’s confirmed to
  
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• Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In Pittsburgh

  02-05-2017 18:00
  
  By Shawn Lealos
  Cinco de Mayo is the annual celebration of the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces in 1862. The holiday is now celebrated all over the world, and in America, it mostly includes eating great Mexican food and enjoying some traditional Mexican drinks. This means that Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest bar holidays of the year and Pittsburgh has plenty of options to find food, drinks, and music to celebrate the holiday in style. From restaurants and bars to cantinas and
  
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• 2017 Tony Awards Nominees

  02-05-2017 17:30
  
  The 2017 Tony Awards will air on Sunday, June 11th at 8/7c on CBS. Today the full list of nominees was released for this year’s show. “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812” leads the field with 12 nominations, recently revived “Hello, Dolly!” came in second with 10.
  See below for a complete rundown of this year’s nominees and be sure to tune into CBS on June 11th to see who wins!
  Best Play:
  Oslo
  Indecent
  Sweat
  A Doll’s House, Part 2
  Be
  
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• Jefferson Awards finalist for outstanding volunteer: Jeffrey Herzog

  02-05-2017 17:11
  In a typical week, he spends 20 hours as a Jewish Family & Children's Service volunteer, helping refugees find jobs. Twice a week he is a tutor of English and math at Colfax Elementary School in Squirrel Hill, and he also leads a monthly men's discussion group at Riverview Towers, the senior community where he is a past president of the board of directors.
  
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• Officials Investigating Washington Boulevard Gate Failure During Recent Storms

  02-05-2017 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pittsburgh public safety officials are trying to determine why a rain-activated gate failed to automatically stop traffic from entering a low-lying roadway where four people died in an August 2011 flash flood.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation installed the $450,000 system in 2012, but it’s now operated and maintained by the city. The system uses rain sensors that can trigger three swinging-arm gates and several lighted caution signals meant to keep moto
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh region has more jobs but shrinking workforce

  02-05-2017 16:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh region’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in March, as employers added more jobs during the month and over the last year, according to the state Department of Labor and Industry’s monthly data released Tuesday.
  
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• Report: Niskanen Won’t Face Hearing For Crosby Hit

  02-05-2017 16:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It appears Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen will escape further punishment for cross-checking Sidney Crosby in the head.
  According to Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post, Niskanen will not have a disciplinary hearing for the hit that earned him a five-minute major and game misconduct.Matt Niskanen will not have a hearing for his cross-check on Sidney Crosby.
  — Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 2, 2017
  The incident happened early in the f
  
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• Penguins: Crosby Suffers Concussion, Out For Game 4

  02-05-2017 16:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without the services of Sidney Crosby when they take the ice for Game 4 against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
  Head coach Mike Sullivan announced that Crosby has suffered a concussion after taking a cross-check to the head during the first period of Game 3.Sullivan on Crosby’s mindset: “He’s very upbeat and positive. We’re very optimistic and hopeful we’ll have him back in a timely fashion.”
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• Candy Store Unveils New Pickle Juice Soda

  02-05-2017 16:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you love pickles, and you love soda pop, a local candy store has the combination for you.
  Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, which has stores in Pennsylvania, including one in the Strip District and Beaver, is selling bottled pickle juice soda made with pure cane sugar.
  It comes in 12-ounce glass bottles.
  And, it’s not cheap.
  The Pickle Juice Soda is $2.50 per bottle at the store, and nearly $10 a bottle online.
  Pickle juice soda isn’t the only unique flavor
  
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• Ex-Cal U coach to stand trial in sexting case

  02-05-2017 15:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  A former assistant football coach at California University of Pennsylvania who police said sent sexual messages to two players at a high school where he used to coach will go to trial.
  
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• Power Out, Trees Downed As Severe Storms Spawn Possible Tornadoes

  02-05-2017 15:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Utility companies were working to restore power to hundreds of people still without electricity a day after severe storms swept through Pennsylvania, downing trees, power lines and possibly spawning several small tornadoes.
  The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh says investigators will be heading to Butler, Clarion and Forest counties to determine whether tornadoes touched down Monday afternoon.
  In Butler County, the sound of chainsaws filled the Coral Ridge Esta
  
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• NWS Confirms EF-0 Tornado In Butler County

  02-05-2017 15:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado in Butler County during Monday’s severe storms.
  According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the tornado hit near Prospect.EF-0 tornado confirmed near Prospect in Butler County, PA. Updated details later.
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) May 2, 2017
  Sam Fair wasn’t home when the storm hit in Prospect Monday afternoon.
  “One of my niece’s friends called and said someth
  
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• Penn Hills council approves $1.1 million in sewer repairs

  02-05-2017 15:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Penn Hills council approved four contracts totaling $1.1 million for sanitary sewer maintenance and repairs. According to Mayor Sara Kuhn, although the municipality is in full compliance with EPA and DEP mandates, continuing work is required to upgrade the sewer system.
  
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• April Tax Collections Bring More Bad News For Pennsylvania

  02-05-2017 14:58
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA/AP) – Another bad month of tax collections is deepening the Pennsylvania state government’s budget hole.
  The Department of Revenue said Monday that April’s tax collections came in $537 million below expectations. That means the state’s overall shortfall 10 months through the fiscal year is more than $1 billion.
  Rep. Joseph Markosek, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, says April’s shortfall must serve as a
  
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• PTL Links: May 2, 2017

  02-05-2017 14:27
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  “Perks Of Being A Wallflower” At Prime Stage Theater
  Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Seen” Column
  Mrs. Farber’s Jewelry Class
  What’s New Dr. Frank?
  More information on the products featured by Dr. Frank:
  Vivitek QUMI Q 8 Plus Compact HD 1080p Projector
  Mantel Mount
  Bluewater Water Purification System
  Wagan Ion Boost V8 Jump Starter-Bank
  Amps True Wirele
  
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• Man Surrenders After Hours-Long Standoff In Beaver County

  02-05-2017 14:04
  
  PULASKI TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man is in custody after an hours-long standoff in Beaver County Monday night.
  According to police, the incident started around 3:45 p.m. in the 3700 block of 43rd Street in Pulaski Township.
  Police were initially called to the home for a report of a man with a handgun firing several shots from the porch.
  When officers arrived, they found a woman running from the home. She told police Benjamin Cook had been holding her against her will for hours. She also said wh
  
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• Elderly man killed in Venango County crash

  02-05-2017 13:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities are investigating a vehicle crash that claimed the life Monday of an elderly Venango County man.
  
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• 'The Voice': CMU grad Lilli Passero jazzes it up

  02-05-2017 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  By turning the theme music from a 1961 courtroom drama into something very  “L.A. Confidential,” Lilli Passero’s version of “Town Without Pity” evoked all that jazz.
  
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• Police: Domestic Dispute Suspect Injures Officer During Arrest

  02-05-2017 12:52
  
  MARSHALL-SHADELAND (KDKA) – A man is in custody and an officer is recovering after responding to a violent domestic dispute Monday night.
  According to police, the incident happened in the 600 block of Knapp Street in Marshall-Shadeland around 9:40 p.m.
  A woman heard her female friend’s cries for help and was able to force her way into the home to confront 37-year-old Donte Moss.
  She said she was able to put Moss into a headlock before he started choking her. She fell and bumped her 2
  
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• Police: 3 Officers Injured While Arresting Domestic Dispute Suspect

  02-05-2017 12:52
  
  MARSHALL-SHADELAND (KDKA) – A man is in custody and three officers are recovering after responding to a violent domestic dispute Monday night.
  According to police, the incident happened in the 600 block of Knapp Street in Marshall-Shadeland around 9:40 p.m.
  A woman heard her female friend’s cries for help and was able to force her way into the home to confront 37-year-old Donte Moss.
  She said she was able to put Moss into a headlock before he started choking her. She fell and bumped
  
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• Wind advisory issued for Pittsburgh; 550 remain without power

  02-05-2017 12:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  A wind advisory has been issued for the Pittsburgh region until Tuesday evening.
  
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• Wind advisory issued all day for Pittsburgh; 700 remain without power

  02-05-2017 12:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  A wind advisory has been issued for the Pittsburgh region until Tuesday evening.
  
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