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• London Borough evacuating 800 homes due to safety concerns following fire ​

  23-06-2017 23:59
  
  The London Borough of Camden to evacuating 800 homes in tower blocks because of safety concerns following devastating fire.
  
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• Tornado Warning goes into effect for Fayette and Greene Counties

  23-06-2017 23:57
  
  A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Greene and Fayette Counties on Friday afternoon.
  
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• ATV driver dies after slamming into utility pole day after his wedding

  23-06-2017 23:57
  
  A spokesman for state highway patrol said the 26 year old was speeding in excess of 80 mph moments prior to the crash.
  
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• Wildlife Camera Catches Bucks’ Slap Fight

  23-06-2017 23:53
  HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (KDKA) – Two bucks were caught brawling on a wildlife trail camera, but not with their antlers – with their hooves.
  Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a trail camera set up by wildlife officers Amy and Bubba Spencer caught the two bucks’ fight.
  The bucks can be seen hopping on their hind legs, attacking each other with their front legs, for a few seconds before they hop out of view of the camera.
  According to the TWRA, the officers believe the bucks
  
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• Protesters Engage In Overnight Protest Outside Toomey’s Office

  23-06-2017 23:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — About 50 protesters stood outside Senator Pat Toomey’s office on Grant Street in Pittsburgh, chanting unhappiness at his expected vote for the Republican Senate Health Care bill.
  “Hey, Toomey, we’re afraid; you’ll take grandma’s Medicaid,” they chanted.
  The Senate bill is similar in many ways to the House bill that President Trump called mean.
  Opponents say it’s even worse for seniors, allowing insurers to charge older Americans
  
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• Juvenile dies in east Pittsburgh shooting, investigation continues

  23-06-2017 23:26
  
  The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  
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• After 6 shootings, city puts barricades on parts of ocean street

  23-06-2017 23:21
  
  Officials said pedestrians blocking traffic led to the most serious of the six shootings.
  
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• Military plane reportedly flips prior to Ohio air show

  23-06-2017 23:20
  
  Emergency officials responded in pouring rain to the incident, which involved an F-16D Fighting Falcon.
  
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• 5 people dead after being electrocuted at water park

  23-06-2017 23:20
  
  A tragic incident at a water park pool left four children and a park manager dead, The Associated Press reported.
  
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• Report: 600 layoffs expected at Carrier plant despite Trump's deal

  23-06-2017 23:03
  
  Soon after the election, weeks before he took office, Trump got a lot of attention for claiming he saved 1,100 jobs at a Carrier furnace plant in Indiana that were headed Mexico.
  
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• Wal-Mart isn't considering bid for Whole Foods

  23-06-2017 22:58
  
  Looks like Wal-Mart won't be making a bid for Whole Foods, sources say.
  
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• Summer Fridays at the Frick outdoor performance cancelled due to rain

  23-06-2017 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Frick has cancelled Friday night’s “Summer Fridays” outdoor performances and activities due to the heavy rains. The forecast predicts thunderstorms throughout the evening, and Allegheny County has issued a flash flood warning.
  
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• Russian jet flies feet away from US aircraft

  23-06-2017 22:43
  
  Close call! A Russian jet flew near a U.S. Air Force jet earlier this month.
  
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• Steve Blass On Board With Retiring Clemente’s ’21’

  23-06-2017 22:41
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – MLB Reporter Buster Olney has been asking if Roberto Clemente’s number should be retired.
  Chris Mueller of The Starkey and Mueller Show was very intrigued by this question and reached our to one of Clemente’s former teammates in Steve Blass to get his thoughts.
  “You know, why not?He was such a big influence on all the Latino players that have come and passed.Maybe not all of them, but a good percentage of them.And now, as the population of Lati
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area JCPenney Stores Hiring More Than 100 Workers

  23-06-2017 22:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — JCPenney stores in the Pittsburgh area are hiring for more than 100 open positions.
  The department stores are gearing up for back-to-school shopping, and employees are needed for a variety of customer service and support positions.
  They’re also searching for experienced stylists for the stores’ salons and beauty consultants to work in Sephora stores located inside JCPenney locations.
  For more information on how to apply for Pittsburgh-area jobs, head to JCPe
  
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• Teen shot to death in Lincoln-Lemington; four in custody after standoff

  23-06-2017 22:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  An hours-long standoff at a home in Lincoln-Lemington ended late Friday with four people in custody after a teenage boy was fatally shot a few blocks away, police said.
  
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• Teen shot to death in Lincoln-Lemington

  23-06-2017 22:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  A teenage boy was shot to death on Dean Street in Lincoln-Lemington Friday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh police.
  
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• 24-Hour vigil at Senator Pat Toomey's downtown Pittsburgh office over Senate healthcare plan

  23-06-2017 22:25
  
  Toomey is reportedly one of the 13-member group of Senators that were negotiating the bill, which was proposed Wednesday.
  
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• List of road closures in Indiana County due to flooding

  23-06-2017 22:22
  
  Due to heavy rains and flooding conditions, multipl roads continue to be closed in Indiana County.
  
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• Former drug dealer now helps youth with free exercise classes

  23-06-2017 22:20
  
  The outreach is a self-assigned penance for the years he spent selling drugs to his neighbors.
  
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• Teen Killed In Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar Shooting

  23-06-2017 22:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was killed in a shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar on Friday afternoon.
  Police and paramedics were sent to the scene just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Paulson Avenue and Dean Street.
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  At the scene, officers say they found a juvenile male lying in the street. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead just after 3:30 p.m.
  The Allegheny County Coroner’s Office has identified the suspect
  
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• One Killed In Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar Shooting

  23-06-2017 22:17
  LINCOLN-LEMINGTON-BELMAR (KDKA) — One person was killed in a shooting in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar on Friday afternoon.
  Police and paramedics were sent to the scene just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Paulson Avenue and Dean Street.
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  At the scene, officers say they found a juvenile male lying in the street. Paramedics transported the victim to a local house, where he was pronounced dead just after 3:30 p.m.
  Police believe the shooter is male, but they do not have a
  
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• Old building gets new life in Strip District, SteelBridge Labs breaks ground

  23-06-2017 22:12
  
  SteelBridge Labs has officially broken ground in the Strip District.
  
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• Tallest building in the west opens in Los Angeles

  23-06-2017 22:06
  
  This record-crushing building is now the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River.
  
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• Multi-vehicle accident reported inside Squirrel Hill Tunnel eastbound

  23-06-2017 22:06
  
  No injuries were reported.
  
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• Keidel: Raiders Spend Big On Carr

  23-06-2017 21:40
  By Jason Keidel
  The Oakland Raiders have slowly flowered from the NFL ashes, from doormat to decent to the edge of dominant. It has taken awhile.
  Not too long ago, the Raiders were a sad caricature, led by their iconic and iconoclastic owner, Al Davis, the Brooklyn kid who shook the NFL down to its foundation. Through his ambition and innovation, and for being avant garde regarding race, Davis was well ahead of his time. Until suddenly he wasn’t. He became an old man in a jumpsuit, tooling
  
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• Ugly dogs compete for which looks the ruffest

  23-06-2017 21:17
  
  Once a year, with teeth bared, tongues dangling and faces smushed, these beasts waddle their way down a red carpet for the chance to win $1,500 and a trophy.
  
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• Tornado warning issued for Washington County

  23-06-2017 21:11
  
  A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near East Washington on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Military heads want hold on transgender enlistment

  23-06-2017 21:06
  
  They believe the delay would give the four military services time to gauge if currently serving transgender troops are facing problems.
  
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• Tropical Storm Cindy hits Pittsburgh, southwestern Pa.

  23-06-2017 20:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  The National Weather Service has dotted southwestern Pennsylvania with severe weather warnings and watches as Tropical Storm Cindy slammed the region Friday afternoon.
  
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• The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Washington County

  23-06-2017 20:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  The National Weather Service at Pittsburgh has issued a tornado warning for Washington County until 3:15 p.m. Friday.
  
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• Second mistrial declared in case against former Ohio police officer

  23-06-2017 20:53
  
  Earlier Friday, the jury told the judge they were deadlocked.
  
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• Severe Weather Alerts Issued As Strong Storms Close In On Area

  23-06-2017 20:52
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – A line of severe weather is prompting a series of alerts around western Pennsylvania.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 3:45 p.m. for the following counties:
  Allegheny, Bedford, Blair, Fayette, Huntingdon. Washington and Westmoreland
  A Flash Flood Warning is in also in effect for Allegheny County until 6 p.m.
  Earlier, a Tornado Warning was issued for Washington County.
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• Severe Storms Prompt Tornado Warnings, Cause Flash Flooding & Leave Behind Heavy Damage

  23-06-2017 20:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The remnants of Tropical Depression Cindy have prompted a series of severe weather alerts across western Pennsylvania today.
  Several tornado warnings were issued and flash flooding has been reported all across the region.
  A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westoreland counties through 2 a.m. Saturday.Parts of West Virginia are also under the watch.
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• NWS: Tornado Touched Down In Amwell Twp.

  23-06-2017 20:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The remnants of Tropical Depression Cindy have prompted a series of severe weather alerts across western Pennsylvania today.
  Several tornado warnings were issued and flash flooding has been reported all across the region.
  A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westoreland counties through 2 a.m. Saturday.Parts of West Virginia are also under the watch.
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• Man's leg tattoo a tribute to NBA's 'biggest crybaby legend of all time'

  23-06-2017 20:48
  
  Move over, Crying Jordan meme, there's a new NBA troll in town.
  
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• Woman charged with prostitution, stabbing man who wouldn't give her $9 edible panties

  23-06-2017 20:45
  
  A Waukesha stabbing earlier this month is a case of he said, she said about self defense, sex and edible panties, according to a criminal complaint.
  
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• White Oak man reported missing, considered endangered

  23-06-2017 20:44
  
  A man who has been reported missing does not have his medication and is being considered endangered, White Oak police say.
  
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• Pair leap from vehicle during police chase; 1 arrested

  23-06-2017 20:37
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• Try your hand at ax throwing in Jeannette and soon in Millvale

  23-06-2017 20:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Alicia Metz and Robert S. Jenkins Jr. own the standard mom and pop operation. They renovated a building on Route 30 in Jeannette, their family helped set up shop and they run it together as husband and wife.
  
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• Flash flood, severe thunderstorm watch in effect; Cindy remnants will hit Pittsburgh all day

  23-06-2017 20:33
  
  Total rainfall of 2 inches is possible in some areas of Western Pennsylvania, thanks to Tropical Depression Cindy and an incoming cold front.
  
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• Reports: Military plane flips at Dayton International Airport

  23-06-2017 20:30
  
  Emergency officials are responding to a military plane that flipped at Dayton International Airport.
  
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• PWSA retains Weimar as interim executive director

  23-06-2017 20:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  The newest top executive at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is promising accountability for consultants and aggressive oversight overall, vowing that “passive management is gone” at the troubled agency.
  
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• PWSA board agrees to keep Weimar as executive director

  23-06-2017 20:29 via post-gazette.com
  Robert A. Weimar, who has been overseeing operations at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority since March, is set to lead the agency at least until next summer.
  
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• Zola the gorilla is having the time of his life dancing in a kiddie pool

  23-06-2017 20:28
  
  Have you ever wanted to see a gorilla dancing like he's Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance"?
  
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• VIDEO: Argument over food leads to violent attack

  23-06-2017 20:27
  
  The victims told police that two customers attacked them after complaints about a food order.
  
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• Baby dies after dad allegedly beat her on Father's Day

  23-06-2017 20:27
  
  A 16-month-old Brooklyn girl died Friday after she allegedly was beaten by her dad on Father’s Day.
  
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• Jogging 40 Minutes A Day Has ‘Fountain Of Youth’ Effect On Cells, Study Finds

  23-06-2017 20:19
  CBS Local — A relative fountain of youth may be attainable, and it’s not a hot spring somewhere in the mountains of Iceland.
  It can be found by remaining highly active, which means 30 minutes of running a day for women or 40 minutes for men.
  The running can have a “fountain of youth” effect on cells, according to a study by Brigham Young University (BYU).
  The study found that people who jog regularly for that amount of time had longer telomeres. Telomeres are at the
  
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• Wounded congressman Scalise transferred from ICU

  23-06-2017 20:02
  
  The Louisiana Republican continues to recover after a shooting at a congressional baseball practice.
  
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• Former Veterans Affairs employee paid thousands for work he never did

  23-06-2017 20:02
  
  A former worker cost taxpayers more than $100,000, said Wade Vlosich, director of the Oklahoma VA Hospital.
  
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