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• Never too late: 71-year-old great grandmother earns her GED

  09-06-2017 23:46
  
  A Wisconsin woman with 43 great grandchildren has finally earned her GED.
  
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• Swissvale Couple Facing Charges After Children Found In House Of Filth

  09-06-2017 23:41
  SWISSVALE (KDKA) — A Swissvale couple is facing charges after police found three children living in a house of filth.
  Swissvale Police say they’re familiar with Nicole Sterling and Alton Alston. They had been called to the home in the 2100-block of Hudson Street for domestic problems before.
  A neighbor, who does not want to be identified, heard the couple having another fight.
  “She apparently cut him under his eye,” the neighbor said. “I didn’t see any of that
  
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• Prosecutor: Montana congressional race winner will plead guilty to assaulting reporter

  09-06-2017 23:32
  
  The Montana congressional race winner Greg Gianforte will plead guilty to assaulting reporter, according to prosecutors.
  
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• More than 200 birds seized in Indianapolis cockfighting bust

  09-06-2017 23:27
  
  Authorities say they seized more than 200 birds from an Indianapolis home as part of a cockfighting investigation
  
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• How members of congress reacted to the Comey hearing

  09-06-2017 23:22
  
  Some senators felt that Comey dug himself deeper, while others thought that his testimony put Trump in hot water.
  
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• 15-year-old among 4 arrested for selling counterfeit hockey tickets

  09-06-2017 23:19
  
  In total, the tickets he was attempting to sell had a face value of $510.
  
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• Mississippi girl helps deliver baby brother

  09-06-2017 23:16
  
  A 12-year-old girl helped deliver her new baby brother this week
  
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• Family Justice Center provides safe haven for abuse victims

  09-06-2017 23:12
  
  The Family Justice Center provides safe haven and a wealth of resources for victims of abuse and domestic violence.
  
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• Snapchat leads authorities to fugitive at Kennywood Park

  09-06-2017 23:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  For the past two weeks, authorities have been monitoring social media accounts trying find a wanted Munhall woman charged with attempted homicide.
  
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• Kansas man indicted for hate crimes in deadly bar shooting

  09-06-2017 23:08
  
  The indictment accuses Adam Purinton, 52, of Olathe, of shooting and killing Srinivas Kuchibhotla because of his 'actual and perceived race, color, religion and national origin.'
  
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• Authorities investigating Iowa officer for anti-Islam posts

  09-06-2017 23:08
  
  He reportedly called the religion an "evil ideology"
  
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• Paul Steigerwald: Mike Sullivan Is The Best Coach In The NHL

  09-06-2017 23:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – On the brink of winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in just his second season with the team, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan is earning some high praise.
  Paul Steigerwald joined The Starkey and Mueller Show to talk about the Cup Final and the job Sullivan has done with this team.
  “I think Mike Sullivan is the best coach the Pens have ever had,” Steigy said.“I love, love, love ‘Badger’ Bob Johnson and Scotty Bowman. I thin
  
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• House, Senate investigators seek Trump tapes, Comey memos

  09-06-2017 23:01
  
  The House requested Comey and the White House provide the records, including tapes if they exist, by June 23.
  
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• Body found in Colorado believed to be missing 10-year-old

  09-06-2017 23:00
  
  Police believe they have found the body of a 10-year-old girl who went missing during a heavy rainstorm north of Denver
  
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• Nadal just 1 step away from 'La Decima' in Paris

  09-06-2017 22:59
  
  According to his longtime coach, Rafael Nadal did not play very well in his French Open semifinal.
  
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• Keidel: Why Colin Kaepernick Hasn’t Been Signed

  09-06-2017 22:48
  By Jason Keidel
  In the matter of Colin Kaepernick vs. the NFL, there’s one defining question, one that dwarfs his deeds on the gridiron.
  Is it collusion or coincidence?
  Have owners and general managers each decided autonomously not to sign the former 49ers quarterback? Or are they conspiring to keep Kaepernick from joining an NFL roster?
  While legal minds can better parse the particulars, there’s clearly an effort by NFL teams to avoid Kaepernick, or at least the public relations bag
  
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• Famous Set Piece From 'Spaceballs' Movie to be Auctioned Off

  09-06-2017 22:46
  
  The Schwartz is strong with this item.
  
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• One Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Washington Twp.

  09-06-2017 22:43
  WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Washington Township on Friday afternoon.
  It happened around 3:20 p.m. on Route 66.
  At least three vehicles were involved.
  Emergency dispatchers confirmed that one person was killed in the crash and others were hurt, including children.
  Several patients were flown to local hospitals.
  Route 66 is closed in both directions.
  Further details have not yet been released.
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• One Killed In 6-Vehicle Crash In Washington Twp.

  09-06-2017 22:43
  
  WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person was killed in a six-vehicle crash in Washington Township on Friday afternoon.
  It happened around 3:20 p.m. on Route 66.
  Emergency dispatchers confirmed that one person was killed in the crash.
  Dispatchers also said children were involved.
  Further details have not yet been released.
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• 1 dead in car-motorcycle crash on Route 22 in Monroeville

  09-06-2017 22:43
  
  A fatal car accident on Business Route 22 was under investigation by Monroeville police on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Route 66 closed in both directions after fatal accident in Washington Township

  09-06-2017 22:42
  
  Route 66 is closed in both directions after a fatal accident in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
  
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• One Killed In Motorcycle, Car Crash In Monroeville

  09-06-2017 22:36
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — One person was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Monroeville on Friday afternoon.
  It happened in the 3700-block of William Penn Highway around 3 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: Ralph Iannotti/KDKA)
  Further details have not yet been released, but Monroeville Police did confirm it was a fatal crash.Allegheny County Homicide detectives on scene of fatal motorcycle-car crash on westbound Route 22 in Monroeville pic.twitter.com/HHJjpdXiM0
  — Ralph Iannotti (@Ia
  
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• Mitt Romney spoke to Hillary Clinton about secretary of state job under Trump

  09-06-2017 22:33
  
  Mitt Romney said Friday he was serious enough about becoming President Donald Trump's secretary of state that he spoke to Hillary Clinton about the post.
  
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• Pennsylvania supermarket killer detailed his plans online

  09-06-2017 22:32
  
  According to authorities in Pennsylvania, a gunman who killed three coworkers and himself, detailed his plans online
  
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• One dead in multi-vehicle crash in Westmoreland County

  09-06-2017 22:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  At least one person died Friday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash in Westmoreland County, officials said.
  
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• Former Pirates Pitcher To Look For Love On ‘The Bachelor Canada’

  09-06-2017 22:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A former Pirates pitcher will try to find love on Canada’s version of “The Bachelor” this fall.
  According to Corus Entertainment, Chris Leroux, who was with the Pirates in 2011, will star in “The Bachelor Canada.” Leroux is from Ontario.
  Twenty women will compete to try to capture Leroux’s heart on the Canadian adaptation of the successful American reality show.
  Leroux, 33, played with the New York Yankees, the Florida Marlins and the
  
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• Governors break ground on US Olympic museum in Colorado

  09-06-2017 22:26
  
  Attending the ceremony were Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Ohio Gov. Dick Celeste.
  
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• Woman with infant robbed at gunpoint in Connecticut

  09-06-2017 22:24
  
  The woman had an infant with her when the man pulled the gun and demanded her valuables
  
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• Pirates Remove Tony Watson As Closer

  09-06-2017 22:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – It was just a matter of days ago that Clint Hurdle threw his support behind Tony Watson coming off a blown save against the Baltimore Orioles.
  Watson then blew a second game against the Orioles and now Hurdle has seen enough.Not closer by committee, but Watson's "unplugged" from 9th, Nicasio/Rivero will work 9th depending how game dictates usage of each earlier.
  — Chris Mack (@THEChrisMack) June 9, 2017
  On the year, Watson has an ERA of 4.44 and has five b
  
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• Report finds driver intoxicated in fatal crash that killed 3-year-old

  09-06-2017 22:16
  
  CYS investigating at time of crash
  
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• ‘Penguins Jesus’ blesses team’s Stanley Cup run

  09-06-2017 22:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  Divine intervention has nothing to do with the Penguins’ postseason accomplishments, but that did not stop a certain Twitter deity from making sure fans kept the faith throughout the trials and tribulations of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.
  
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• Fatal crash shut part of Route 22 in Monroeville

  09-06-2017 21:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 48-year-old motorcyclist died Friday afternoon when he collided with a vehicle exiting the parking lot of a Monroeville restaurant, Allegheny County Police said.
  
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• Crash shuts part of Route 22 in Monroeville

  09-06-2017 21:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  A motorcycle crash Friday afternoon on Business Route 22 in Monroeville has shut down the road in the both directions.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride 2017 includes two marches, a pub crawl and a Grammy winner

  09-06-2017 21:46
  Expect lots of rainbows and bright outfits at Pittsburgh Pride. Expect lots of rainbows and bright outfits at Pittsburgh Pride.
  
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• Trump Is Willing To Testify Under Oath On Comey

  09-06-2017 21:40
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says fired FBI director James Comey’s testimony Thursday proved there was “no collusion, no obstruction” and that “he’s a leaker.”
  Trump also says Comey confirmed a lot of what Trump had claimed about their interactions, though he says other parts of Comey’s testimony “just weren’t true.”
  Trump won’t rule out his previous claim that there may be tapes of his conversations with Comey.
  
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• Safety Officials Plan For Busy Weekend Of Pens, Pirates, Pride

  09-06-2017 21:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Public Safety officials are preparing for a busy weekend in downtown Pittsburgh.
  Two Pirates games at PNC Park, Pittsburgh PrideFest events and the EQT Equality March, the last weekend of the Three Rivers Arts Festival — and, of course, a viewing party for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena.
  With everything going on, Pittsburgh Safety officials are worried about the amount of people who are expected to be downtown this weekend. Adding to their wor
  
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• Rex Tillerson calls on Arab nations to ease blockade on Qatar

  09-06-2017 20:46
  
  Tillerson says the blockade is hindering U.S. military efforts and the campaign against the Islamic State group.
  
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• Fossil discovery rewrites human history

  09-06-2017 20:42
  
  Human fossils discovered in Morocco dramatically revise the setting and era of the origins of our species.
  
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• Packaging Problem Prompts Nationwide Birth Control Pill Recall

  09-06-2017 20:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide birth control pill recall.
  Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. says its Mibelas 24 Fe products were packaged improperly. As a result, the first four days of tablets labeled as active pills are actually placebos.
  That could result in unintended pregnancies as well as potential health issues for the mother and fetus.
  There are no reports of any adverse effects from this issue, according to the FDA.
  More information about
  
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• Former #Pirates pitcher Chris Leroux chosen for Canadian version of 'The Bachelor'

  09-06-2017 20:37
  
  A former Pittsburgh Pirates player is taking a swing at love and hoping to hit a home run north of the border.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump's first press conference since Comey hearing

  09-06-2017 20:32
  
  The day after James Comey's Senate hearing, President Donald Trump will take questions during a brief press conference with the president of Romania.
  
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• Tulsa police serving mental-health order fatally shoot man

  09-06-2017 20:29
  
  Authorities in Tulsa say police officers fatally shot a man while trying to serve a pickup order for a mental health issue.
  
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• Nebraska medical center closes doors after years of serving community

  09-06-2017 20:26
  
  The last staff at Creighton University Medical Center in Nebraska gathered around the nurse’s desk Friday morning to hear the last call come over the radio.
  
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• Roman Polanski sex victim expected to ask judge to drop case

  09-06-2017 20:19
  
  Samantha Geimer has long asked US authorities to stop pursuing filmmaker Roman Polanski for having sex with her in 1977.
  
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• Canvassers charged in fake, fraudulent voter registrations

  09-06-2017 20:19
  
  Twelve employees of a voter mobilization group are facing criminal charges accusing them of submitting fraudulent or fake voter registration applications in Indiana last year.
  
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• Police to be on 'couch patrol', urge for calm on South Side during Penguins game

  09-06-2017 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  If the Pittsburgh Penguins capture the Stanley Cup in the next several days, city officials hope fans will contain the urge to rush immediately into the popular South Side.
  
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• Dad saves son from ‘dry drowning’ after reading about 4-year-old’s tragic death

  09-06-2017 20:10
  
  Doctors said the 2-year-old would not have made it through the night if his father had not brought him in
  
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• City to fans: Don’t rush into South Side if Stanley Cup is won

  09-06-2017 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  If the Pittsburgh Penguins capture the Stanley Cup, city officials hope hockey fans will contain the urge to rush immediately into the popular South Side.
  
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• City prepares for big events this weekend

  09-06-2017 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh city crews will be patrolling this weekend for outdoor couches that may be set ablaze if the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, officials said Friday.
  
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• 'Sofa patrol' is back: City rounding up couches before possible #Penguins Stanley Cup victory

  09-06-2017 20:04
  
  Before the Penguins play Game 6, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials want you to be aware of traffic and parking restrictions, a 90-minute celebration window and a little-known ordinance regarding furniture on your porch.
  
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