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• Christie responds to backlash from beach photos

  03-07-2017 23:58
  
  Despite state beaches being closed, Gov. Chris Christie and his family had full run of Island Beach State Park, where the state-owned governor's residence is located.
  
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• New leader announced for Children's Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees

  03-07-2017 23:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  On Saturday, Jay Cleveland Jr. officially stepped down as chairman of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Board of Trustees, with the foundation’s current Vice Chairman Clifford Rowe Jr. assuming the leadership role, the foundation has announced.
  
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• State Lawmakers Look For Way To Balance $32 Million Budget

  03-07-2017 23:53
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Legislative leaders met Monday afternoon to come up with a plan to pay for the budget they passed last Friday.
  But they made no progress, sources told KDKA political editor Jon Delano, and will meet again on Wednesday.
  When state lawmakers passed a $32 billion budget, it was just a spending bill without taxes to pay for it.
  Now legislative leaders are meeting to figure out what taxes to hike to fill a projected $2 billion deficit over the next two years.
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• Monday evening weather

  03-07-2017 23:50
  
  Forecast for Monday, July 3.
  
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• Man claims wife, sister-in-law attacked him with boiling water, knife and hammer

  03-07-2017 23:44
  
  He said he could lose sight in his right eye from the burns.
  
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• Government again uses Pittsburgh as reference point, this time for refugees

  03-07-2017 23:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  The federal government seems to enjoy using Pittsburgh in its political rhetoric.
  
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• Backyard Fireworks: What’s Legal, What’s Not

  03-07-2017 23:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The downtown Fourth of July fireworks can’t be beaten.
  Still, you might be tempted by fireworks tents to have your own backyard display, but don’t expect explosive devises or pyrotechnic displays.“Our inspectors have gone out and inspected the tents. So far the products have been legal,” Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones said.
  Pennsylvania permits only the use or sale of items defined as “ground and hand-held sparkling devices,” &ldq
  
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• Police: Man secretly recorded female roommates, 1 underage, in bathroom

  03-07-2017 23:36
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• 19 year-old shot in arm, hand in Hill District

  03-07-2017 23:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 19 year-old man was shot in the Terrace Village section of the Hill District around 3 p.m. Monday, according to a statement from Pittsburgh police.
  
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• 5-year-old girl critically injured after falling out of window

  03-07-2017 23:27
  
  A little girl was rushed to the hospital after she fell from a window in her home.
  
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• Parkway crash causing minor traffic delays near Greenfield Bridge

  03-07-2017 23:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  An multiple-vehicle accident is causing slight delays Monday afternoon on the westbound lanes of Interstate 376/Parkway East.
  
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• Celebrating July 4th at Point State Park? Here's what to leave at home

  03-07-2017 23:13
  
  Anyone entering Point State Park on July 4 for Independence Day festivities should be prepared to have their bags checked.
  
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• Man charged with statutory sodomy of 1-year-old girl

  03-07-2017 22:51
  
  Court documents state the suspect screamed before he was tackled by the girl's father.
  
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• Missing Man Found Dead In New Brighton

  03-07-2017 22:45
  
  NEW BRIGHTON (KDKA) — Police say a missing man was found dead in New Brighton on Monday afternoon.
  New Brighton Police confirm 40-year-old Scott Hoffman was found dead near the 1900-block of 2nd Avenue.
  A bicyclist saw Hoffman’s body near railroad tracks just before 12:30 p.m. and contacted police.
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  Hoffman went missing on Thursday, June 22. Family members said Hoffman had several medical issues and needed his medication.
  Officials say they are not considering h
  
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• Body of Beaver Co. man missing since June 22 found in New Brighton

  03-07-2017 22:40
  
  The Beaver County Coroner's Office identified the man as Scott Hoffman, 40, of Economy.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools, teachers continue to negotiate contract

  03-07-2017 22:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers will continue to work under the terms of their expired contract until the union reaches an agreement with the school district.
  
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• Naked man wielding bug spray slaps police at public transit stop

  03-07-2017 22:18
  
  The man allegedly spritzed police in the face with the bug spray then slapped one of the cops in the face in a sudden outburst caught on camera.
  
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• 19-Year-Old Shot In Terrace Village

  03-07-2017 22:08
  
  TERRACE VILLAGE (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was shot in Terrace Village on Monday afternoon.
  Officers were sent to the 100-block of Addison Street just after 3 p.m. for a report that someone had been shot.
  At the scene, officers found a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his arm and hand.
  According to police, the victim was conscious and alert when he was transported to a local hospital.
  Police say a male wearing a black jacket was seen fleeing th
  
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• Vermont brewery is completely solar

  03-07-2017 22:07
  
  Rock Art Brewery is harnessing all of their energy from the sun.
  
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• Infant dies after being left in car for 8 hours in Florida

  03-07-2017 21:45
  
  A 7-week-old child was found dead after being left inside of a car for eight hours Sunday, a sheriff’s office said.
  
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• 10 injured after taxi hits pedestrians in Boston

  03-07-2017 21:22
  
  Taxi hits group of pedestrians in Boston, injuries reported
  
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• Men arrested after officers found 38 bags of crack cocaine in suspect's underwear

  03-07-2017 20:49
  
  A routine traffic stop turned into a drug bust with two suspects in custody, the New Castle Police Department said.
  
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• Report: Vehicle Crashes Into Pedestrians Near Logan Airport In Boston

  03-07-2017 20:26
  
  BOSTON (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a group of pedestrians near Logan Airport in Boston.
  According to CBS Boston, the incident happened around 2 p.m. near the Logan Airport taxi pool.
  At this point, it is unclear how many people were injured.MSP, @bostonpolice, @BostonFire, @BOSTON_EMS onscene. Preliminary reports indicate several pedestrians with injuries, varying severity. https://t.co/2bqBJYDOh3
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• Report: Taxi Driver Loses Control, Hits Pedestrians Near Logan Airport In Boston

  03-07-2017 20:26
  
  BOSTON (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a taxi driver reportedly lost control and crashed into a group of pedestrians near Logan Airport in Boston.
  According to CBS Boston, the incident happened around 2 p.m. near the Logan Airport taxi pool.
  Per CBS Boston’s report, several cab drivers were standing in a break area when the 57-year-old driver lost control and hit them.
  At this point, it is unclear how many people were injured.MSP, @bostonpolice, @BostonFire, @BOSTON_EMS onsce
  
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• Police: Florida man sits on gun, shoots himself in crotch

  03-07-2017 19:59
  
  A man accidentally shot himself in the penis when he sat down on a gun in the driver's seat in his car.
  
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• Police: Wife Arrested After Throwing Pot Of Boiling Water At Husband

  03-07-2017 19:47
  
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – State Police are investigating a domestic dispute in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, where a woman allegedly threw a pot of boiling water at her husband, causing injuries.
  David Gelet told state police troopers when he returned to his home in the 600 block of Rear Sewickley Avenue, his wife, Barbara Gelet, and his sister, Janet Toth, attacked him.
  He said he heard Toth yell, “Get him!” and then his wife grabbed a pot of boiling water from th
  
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• Local veteran plans to complete Brentwood Firecracker 5K with friend after stroke

  03-07-2017 19:41
  
  Just after qualifying to his ninth Boston Marathon in June 2015, Todd McIntyre suffered a stroke and a rare disorder called locked-in syndrome – a complete paralysis of almost all voluntary muscles.
  
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• Rare inflatable fish pulled from deep ocean

  03-07-2017 19:26
  
  A rare inflatable coffinfish was found in deep ocean waters near Australia.
  
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• NOLA on the Square restaurant reopens after fire

  03-07-2017 19:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  After a quick cleanup to fix minor smoke damage, NOLA is reopening its 115-year-old tavern at 11 a.m. Thursday for lunch.
  
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• Good Samaritan trips man running from police

  03-07-2017 19:13
  
  An unknown good Samaritan tripped a man she saw running from officers, police say.
  
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• A Pens fan went into cardiac arrest while watching the Stanley Cup finals at home

  03-07-2017 19:09
  
  His son Cory, and his son's girlfriend Kayla immediately performed CPR on him after finding Roger.
  
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• Chris Christie responds to backlash from beach photos

  03-07-2017 18:54
  
  Despite state beaches being closed, Gov. Chris Christie and his family had full run of Island Beach State Park, where the state-owned governor's residence is located.
  
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• Final Preparations Being Made For Independence Day Celebrations Around Area

  03-07-2017 18:48
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) – Tomorrow is Independence Day and there will be plenty of celebrations around the area to mark the holiday.
  In Canonsburg, they’re already setting up their chairs for the Fourth of July parade.
  In Downtown Pittsburgh, an estimated 50,000 people will attend the annual EQT Flashes of Freedom Fourth of July fireworks show.
  Because there are going to be so many people looking for a good spot to view the fireworks, some roads will be closed.
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• Stocks near record highs as banks and energy companies jump

  03-07-2017 18:32
  
  Stocks near record highs as banks and energy companies continue to climb.
  
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• Good Samaritan trips man running from police in South Side

  03-07-2017 18:21
  
  At the intersection of East Carson Street and South 18th Street, the unknown good Samaritan saw officers chasing Pearson and put her foot out to trip him.
  
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• 3rd Suspect Sought In Violent 2-State Crime Spree

  03-07-2017 18:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State police are still looking for a third suspect after a violent crime spree that spanned parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  Authorities have identified the third suspect as Donald McClain.
  He’s known to frequent Ellwood City and Wampum.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  The two other suspects in the case, Tyler Amos and Brandy Mae Rombold, were arraigned and taken back to New Castle.
  They’re now in the Lawrence County Jail on $250,000 bond each.
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• 3rd Suspect In Violent 2-State Crime Spree In Custody

  03-07-2017 18:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The third suspect in a violent crime spree that spanned parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio is now in custody.
  New Castle State Police confirmed Monday evening that Donald McClain was no longer at large and was taken into custody sometime after 5:30 p.m.
  No further details were provided.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  The two other suspects in the case, Tyler Amos and Brandy Mae Rombold, were arraigned and taken back to New Castle.
  They’re now in the Lawre
  
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• Josh Harrison named to National League All-Star Team

  03-07-2017 17:56
  
  Josh Harrison: All-Star; Bucs infielder named to NL team for Midsummer Classic
  
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• Emmanuel Macron assassination plot foiled by French police

  03-07-2017 17:52
  
  A plot to assassinate French President Emmanuel Macron has been foiled by police.
  
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• Suspects in Lawrence County robbery, attempted homicide apprehended

  03-07-2017 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man and woman face nearly two dozen charges after they beat a Lawrence County business owner with a baseball bat and a gun and attacked the man’s elderly relative before fleeing to Ohio.
  
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• NOLA Temporarily Closed After Fire At Adjacent Business

  03-07-2017 17:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The restaurant NOLA in Market Square will be closed temporarily while crews clean up after a fire at the coffee shop next door.
  The roaster at Nicholas Coffee caught fire on Friday and the fire spread up through the walls between the two businesses.
  There was no fire damage at NOLA.
  The restaurant is expected to re-open for lunch on Thursday.
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• Clock Ticking On $2B Search To Balance Pennsylvania Budget

  03-07-2017 17:16
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The clock is ticking for Pennsylvania lawmakers to find more than $2 billion to balance the state’s budget.
  No agreements were reported Monday, three days after lawmakers sent the main appropriations bill in a $32 billion budget package to Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk.
  Wolf has 10 days to sign the bill or let it become law, and he hasn’t said what he’ll do if lawmakers don’t agree in that period on how to raise the money.
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• In Pennsylvania, Ben is big for baby names

  03-07-2017 17:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emma and Noah may be Pennsylvania’s most popular baby names of 2016, but Benjamin, much like his NFL namesake Ben Roethlisberger, won’t go down without a fight.
  
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• New York hedge fund and Atlas trio wants to foil the EQT-Rice deal

  03-07-2017 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  A New York hedge fund and a trio behind Atlas Energy companies past and present have joined forces to foil the $6.7 billion deal between EQT Corp. and Rice Energy Inc. announced last month.
  
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• E-ZPass Phishing Scam Alert

  03-07-2017 16:59
  
  Some PA turnpike E-ZPass customers recently received emails that appears to be a phishing scam.
  
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• Holiday travelers rejoice: Pittsburgh-area gasoline falls again to $2.54 a gallon

  03-07-2017 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Motorists hitting the road this long holiday weekend will see some of the lowest summer fuel prices in recent memory. 
  
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• Fireworks safety tips: Here's how to avoid accidents on the Fourth of July

  03-07-2017 16:50
  
  Avoid firework-related accidents on the Fourth of July with these tips.
  
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• 7 facts you may not know about the Fourth of July

  03-07-2017 16:41
  
  Here are 7 facts you may not know about the Fourth of July.
  
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• 7 patriotic flicks to help celebrate the Fourth of July

  03-07-2017 16:36
  
  These movies will help you celebrate America's independence.
  
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