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• Officers Get Hands-On Training With Technology That Could Help Find Missing Persons

  24-05-2017 23:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police departments from all over Allegheny County were in a park in Pittsburgh today.
  At first glance, it may have looked like something was very wrong.
  However, they were actually participating in a life-saving training exercise.
  Riverview Park looked like the scene of a search for a missing person.
  But the officers were just training as part of the Project Lifesaver program.
  It’s a program that provides people dealing with a wide range of conditions from autism
  
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• Kidsburgh: Local Students Spread Jewelry Love

  24-05-2017 23:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some local high school students are learning more in their jewelry class than just how to make necklaces, rings and bracelets. They’re learning life lessons and having an impact on people outside the classroom.
  It started with Allderdice High School jewelry teacher Julie Farber. She used to donate the jewelry her students made to local charities like the women’s shelter, but the students never really understood how happy it made the recipients.
  When the moth
  
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• Simple Tips Could Help Extend Life Of Family Dog

  24-05-2017 23:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The age-old saying is you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but there is no doubt that today in the United States, there are many more older dogs.
  “Since I became a veterinarian about 30 years ago, they are living about 2 years longer on average,” says Dr. Mike Hutchison, of Animal General Hospital in Cranberry Township. “We think that is a combination of better preventive medicine as well as better diets.”
  However, Dr. Mike says about 60
  
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• Police Investigate Stabbing Incident Downtown

  24-05-2017 23:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police have been called to the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh for a reported stabbing incident.
  According to emergency dispatchers, it all started around 5 p.m. on Fort Duquesne Boulevard and 9th Street.
  The incident reportedly involves three people, two men and a woman. One of the men may have stabbed the other man after he allegedly assaulted the woman.
  Police are investigating.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
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• Man In Custody, 2 Hospitalized After Stabbing Downtown

  24-05-2017 23:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One man is in custody and two other people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing right in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon.
  According to emergency dispatchers, it all started around 5 p.m. on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, near the 9th Street Bridge.
  The man taken into custody is accused of stabbing another man who had been arguing with a woman.
  Several people witnessed the incident.
  “Somebody could have been down here taking a picture and they
  
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• Stargell’s Widow Causes Stir With Memorabilia Auction

  24-05-2017 23:07
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Memorabilia from baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell is being auctioned and family members say they’re hurt and angry that his widow is selling the items, including his World Series ring and his National League MVP award.
  The second wife of the late Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman, Margaret Weller-Stargell, decided on the auction, which begins Wednesday.
  Dolores Stargell, who was married to Stargell from 1962 to 1983, says she, her children and grandchildre
  
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• Report Says Republican Health Care Bill Leaves 51 Million Uninsured In 2026

  24-05-2017 23:07
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – The Congressional Budget Office says an estimated 51 million people under age 65 would be uninsured in 2026 under the latest version of the House Republican health care bill.
  That compares with 28 million under age 65 who would lack insurance that year under the current health law signed by President Barack Obama.
  And it’s only a tiny improvement from the original version of the House bill, which would have resulted in an estimated 52 million people under 65 uninsur
  
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• CBO: 23 million more expected to be uninsured under GOP House-passed health care bill

  24-05-2017 22:59
  
  Both parties braced for a Congressional Budget Office report on a House-passed bill overhauling that statute.
  
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• Fitzgerald, Peduto Declare Thursday “Black & Gold Day” in County, City

  24-05-2017 22:57
  
  Thursday is “Black and Gold” Day in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh
  
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• Hall of Famer's widow causes stir with Willie Stargell memorabilia auction

  24-05-2017 22:56
  
  Family members say they're hurt and angry that a World Series ring and a National League MVP award that Willie Stargell won with the Pittsburgh Pirates are being auctioned by his widow.
  
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• Dozens gather for funeral of vet they never met

  24-05-2017 22:53
  
  Pvt. Donald Stark served in the Vietnam War and he died alone, but over 100 people gathered to honor him at his funeral in Nebraska.
  
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• Young mother of twins shot in head, found dead over hillside behind her home in Garfield

  24-05-2017 22:30
  
  A 25-year-old mother of two sets of twins was found dead over a 90-foot hillside behind her back yard, and Pittsburgh police do not think it was an accident.
  
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• Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Proclamation declares Thursday 'Black and Gold Day'

  24-05-2017 22:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald have declared Thursday "Black and Gold Day" to mark the day the Penguins will battle the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final at PPG Paints Arena.
  
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• Police: Toddler dies after mother's boyfriend performs 'wrestling moves' on her

  24-05-2017 22:06
  
  The two-year-old's mother tried to cover up the abuse, according to police.
  
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• Impaired-Driving, Seat-Belt Enforcement Remain Focus of PennDOT, Police this Memorial Day Holiday

  24-05-2017 22:04
  
  gatheredtoday to hold a Click It or Ticket event as part of the national mobilization
  running through June 4.
  
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• Man with ‘Joker’ inspired tattoos arrested in Florida

  24-05-2017 21:56
  
  Lawrence Sullivan, 29, was arrested for pointing a firearm at moving vehicles, according to Miami authorities.
  
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• One Direction fans found the girl Harry Styles wrote 'Carolina' about

  24-05-2017 21:55
  
  Here's how a regular college student ended up the muse of a Harry Styles song.
  
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• Pennsylvania Senate OKs Internet Play For Casinos, Lottery

  24-05-2017 21:46
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing legislation to allow online casino-style gambling in the state as lawmakers look for ways to heal the state’s deficit-ridden finances.
  Senators voted 38-12 to approve the just-unveiled bill Wednesday. It would make Pennsylvania the first state to allow both its casinos and lottery to take games online in a quest for money from new and younger players. House approval is still required.
  The Senate estimates the state would rea
  
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• Young woman still missing, days after Ohio River kayak accident that killed her friend

  24-05-2017 21:42
  
  Relatives are continuing to search for Helene Brandy, who has been missing since an accident that killed her friend, Brittany Evans, when they were kayaking on the Ohio River just outside Pittsburgh.
  
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• Abby Lee Miller worries prison will erase her personality

  24-05-2017 21:41
  
  The "Dance Moms" star was sentenced to one year behind bars.
  
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• Kayaker Still Missing Days After Accident That Killed Friend

  24-05-2017 21:39
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Searchers outside Pittsburgh are continuing to look for a kayaker who has been missing since a weekend boating accident that killed her friend.
  Helene Brandy and Brittany Evans, both 25, were kayaking on the Ohio River on Saturday when witnesses saw their kayaks plunge over a dam and heard cries for help.Evans’ body was recovered a short time later.
  Search boats continued to ply the river Wednesday in hopes of finding Brandy.
  The friends took a selfie together short
  
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• California city requires restaurants make straws available only by request

  24-05-2017 21:38
  
  Straws and soda go together like burgers and fries, but one California town wants to make that a thing of the past.
  
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• Bieber fans want UK tour cancellation

  24-05-2017 21:37
  
  For once, some Justin Bieber fans don't want to see him perform.
  
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• How To Prepare Your Car For Summer

  24-05-2017 21:36
  By Allen Foster
  Although baseball and apple pie rank mighty high on our nation’s list of most beloved pastimes, technically both have their roots in England. Country music and pickup trucks, however, were both born right here in the good ole U.S. of A. This summer, if you want to engage in an authentic all-American experience, there’s no better way than with a rollicking road trip to a country music festival.
  But wait! NAPA Auto Parts knows the relentless heat of summer can be as bru
  
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• A Patriots’ Road Trip Guide To This Fourth Of July

  24-05-2017 21:36
  By Allen Foster
  On July 4th, 1776, the 13 American colonies declared independence from the British Empire, thus birthing a bold new nation. The Fourth of July is about more than just festivities, NAPA AUTO PARTS wants to inspire you to remember some of the important reasons we are celebrating
  This year, along with the fireworks, parades, picnics, carnivals and concerts, why not take a trip back to this country’s remarkable roots? Remind yourself what it means to be truly independent a
  
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• 'Real ID' is about to take effect in Pa., and you'll need one

  24-05-2017 21:34
  
  Any Pennsylvania residents who want to board a flight or enter a federal building must be in compliance with the Real ID law, which sets higher standards for acceptable forms of identification.
  
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• How you can make this terminally ill boy's birthday wish come true

  24-05-2017 21:27
  
  An Arizona boy with mitochondrial disease has a simple request for his 15th birthday.
  
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• Science finally discovered why flamingos stand on one leg

  24-05-2017 21:19
  
  Researchers think they have an explanation for the odd perch.
  
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• Ariana Grande cancels upcoming shows on her tour

  24-05-2017 20:58
  
  Ariana Grande has officially put her "Dangerous Woman" tour on hold in the wake of the terrorist attack that took place after her concert at Manchester Arena on Monday night.
  
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• Tickets On Sale For Antonio Brown’s Celebrity Softball Game

  24-05-2017 20:41
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Antonio Brown is hosting a celebrity softball game next month, and you are invited.
  It will be held Saturday, June 17 at the Steelers’ practice facility on the South Side.
  Le’Veon Bell will be in the lineup along with former Pitt basketball star DeJuan Blair, sports agent Drew Rosenhaus and other athletes.
  There will also be promotions and giveaways during the game.
  Tickets are currently on sale on Brown’s website.
  All proceeds benefit the National You
  
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• Loosen Up: NFL To Allow Some Flair In Celebrations

  24-05-2017 20:19
  CHICAGO (KDKA/AP) – The NFL wants to bring back a little bit of Broadway back to an end zone near you next season.
  After years of limiting how -and how much – players could celebrate following touchdowns, the league decided to loosen up its rules, allowing players to again use the football as a prop,celebrate as a group and roll around or flap their arms like snow angels on the ground again if they choose.
  Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is excited by the change and t
  
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• Report: American Eagle preparing bid for Abercrombie

  24-05-2017 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  South Side-based apparel company American Eagle Outfitters and private-equity firm Cerberus reportedly are working on a bid for teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  
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• Woman Charged, Accused Of Raping Foster Child ‘Hundreds Of Times’

  24-05-2017 19:52
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A woman has been charged after allegedly raping her foster child “hundreds of times.”
  Police say Joelle Barozzini, 46, of Greensburg sexually assaulted the teenage boy at her home and at a hotel where they stayed when they visited his father in state prison,
  Officials say the abuse happened when the boy was 16 years old and continued for years.
  Police are trying to locate other foster children of Barozzini to see if there are other victims.
  Meanwhile, B
  
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• Man Facing Arson Charges After Allegedly Starting Dumpster Fires

  24-05-2017 19:44
  A Lewistown man is facing felony arson charges after police say he started fires in four dumpsters in downtown State College early Wednesday morning. At about 12:30 a.m. police responded to reports of multiple dumpster fires on West Calder Way and discovered fires had been started in four dumpsters between the 100 block and 300 block, according to a criminal complaint.
  
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• Prosecution rests in civil rights trial of ex-Pittsburgh police sergeant

  24-05-2017 19:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  The federal government has rested its prosecution against former Pittsburgh police sergeant Stephen Matakovich without calling the man he is accused of beating up, Gabriel Despres.
  
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• Ex-Pittsburgh police sergeant testifies in own defense at civil rights trial

  24-05-2017 19:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  A former Pittsburgh police sergeant on trial on charges of assaulting a drunk 19-year-old outside Heinz Field in 2015 and covering it up in his report said Wednesday that he shoved the man to the ground because he felt he was about to be attacked.
  
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• Shapiro: Pa., other states settle lawsuit with Tylenol maker

  24-05-2017 18:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania is one of 43 states that have settled a lawsuit with the maker of Tylenol, according to a statement released Wednesday by Josh Shapiro, the state's attorney general.
  
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• Additional City Streets To Be Paved Thanks To Uncovered Funds

  24-05-2017 18:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (News Radio 1020 KDKA) – Thanks to some detective work by a Pittsburgh city councilman, a few extra miles of city roads will be paved this year.
  Dan Gilman says he was able to uncover more than $1 million sitting in old, expired capital project accounts, that he wants to slide over to the Public Works budget.
  Gilman tells KDKA, every penny they can use on infrastructure is important.
  “We have hundreds of miles [of roads] that are in terrible condition, we’re hoping t
  
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• Feeding Pittsburgh's love for (free) burgers

  24-05-2017 18:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Burgers are a must on Memorial Day weekend. And they taste even better when they show up on your doorstep absolutely stinkin’ free.  
  
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• Liberty Bridge Weekend Closure May 26-30

  24-05-2017 18:01
  
  PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of the Liberty Bridge will occur Friday night, May 26 through Tuesday morning, May 30 weather permitting.
  
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• Tom Cruise Reveals ‘Top Gun 2’ To Start Filming Soon

  24-05-2017 17:35
  SYDNEY (AP) – The Danger Zone may have gotten old and dusty, but Tom Cruise says he’s about to fly back in.
  The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to “Top Gun” is a sure thing and should start shooting soon.
  Cruise made the announcement Wednesday in response to questions from anchors on the Australian morning news show “Sunrise.”
  The actor said filming will likely begin within the next year. He added, “It’s definitely happening.&rdquo
  
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• NBA All-Star Game coming to Charlotte in 2019

  24-05-2017 17:35
  
  The event was set for last February until it was moved amid backlash over a since-repealed N.C. law restricting LGBT rights.
  
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• UK investigates 'network' of alleged Manchester attackers

  24-05-2017 17:27
  
  Police in the United Kingdom say they have made three more arrests in the deadly bombing outside an Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.
  
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• Sip coffee with live rats at San Francisco's "Rat Cafe"

  24-05-2017 17:25
  
  A limited-time pop up cafe will be crawling with rodents that you dine with and even adopt.
  
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• Police investigate suspicious death of 25-year-old woman found over hillside in Garfield

  24-05-2017 17:23
  
  Vehicle similar to the one police were looking for was found early Wednesday morning
  
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• Lincoln digs in for expansion

  24-05-2017 17:23
  DIG IN! - The official beginning of a project to improve the Whitewater Unified School District facilities was marked Tuesday by a groundbreaking at Lincoln Elementarya SSchool. The pending improvements were made possible by a $23.5 million referendum last November.
  
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• Pickle popsicles are the latest trend in pickle-flavored treats

  24-05-2017 17:21
  
  Pickle soda is so yesterday.
  
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• Gary McCord On DEAN & DELUCA Invitational: ‘Heck Of A Golf Course’

  24-05-2017 17:17
  By Dave Shedloski
  It would be a supreme honor for any player to be mentioned in the same sentence with Ben Hogan, and that’s what Jordan Spieth hopes to do this week at the DEAN & DELUCA Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Spieth is the defending champion at this wonderful tournament, and he seeks to join Hogan as the only players to win consecutive titles.
  Hogan, of course, won the inaugural Colonial National Invitation Tournament in 1946 and repeated in &
  
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• How to make chocolate-covered cicadas

  24-05-2017 17:15
  
  Consult a doctor before eating cicadas. If you have a shellfish allergy, they may not be for you!
  
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• Bus driver seen on video shoving 12-year-old boy off school bus

  24-05-2017 17:15
  
  Bus driver charged with felonious assault, child endangerment
  
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