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• Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong to be auctioned in NY

  13-07-2017 23:59
  
  Moon dust collected by astronaut Neil Armstrong will be auctioned in New York.
  
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• Truck transporting eels overturns, covering road in slimy mess

  13-07-2017 23:49
  
  A truck was transporting eels to Korea for consumption when it overturned, state police said on Twitter.
  
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• Adorable Kitten Named ‘Twerk’ Goes Viral, Gets Adopted

  13-07-2017 23:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – No this is not an animated GIF, this is Twerk the kitten, a shelter pet brought into Pittsburgh’s Humane Animal Rescue for adoption.
  Twerk is a three-month old kitten who was brought to the East End shelter earlier this month because her previous owner was moving.The shelter says she suffers from Cerebellum Hypoplasia, a neurological disorder that results in involuntary movements and shakes.
  Shelter workers say Twerk is obviously an adept dancer and quite content
  
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• Suspect in violent theft of passerby's car on I-79 found in another stolen vehicle

  13-07-2017 23:45
  
  A suspect in multiple burglaries, and a car theft that dragged a passerby on Interstate 79 in Allegheny County, is finally in custody after police say he was found in possession of another stolen vehicle.
  
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• WWE Spoilers: The Men Who Give Vince McMahon Gray Hair

  13-07-2017 23:20
  By Chuck Carroll
  Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment has frustrations that parallel those of a certain WWE Hall of Fame member now residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. True, these frustrations stem from nothing close to the magnitude of an international political collusion scandal. But when the WWE leaks, sometimes from high-ranking sources within the company, begin to affect the on-air product, it’s fair to conclude that Vince McMahon takes notice.
  The leaks, known as spoiler
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo’s Baby Elephant To Join Herd

  13-07-2017 23:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Zoo’s baby elephant is ready for her next big milestone.
  The calf will now spend time with the entire elephant herd from 9:00-11:00 every morning starting July 14th. Visitors will still be able to see her in the indoor family room from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  The elephant was born a month early, and weighed only 184 pounds when born, which is 52 pounds below the normal median birth weight.
  The calf is reportedly very curious and loves to invest
  
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• CCAC struggling to find students despite free tuition and expenses

  13-07-2017 23:16
  
  CCAC struggling to find students despite free tuition and expenses
  
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• Watch this artist's messy and mesmerizing paint process

  13-07-2017 23:14
  
  Who knew paint-filled cups could create such incredible artwork?
  
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• Father of homicide suspect charged with jury tampering

  13-07-2017 23:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The father of a man on trial for homicide this week was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated jury tampering.
  
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• 90s trends we wish would come back

  13-07-2017 23:01
  
  From Blockbuster to bad perms, here are some things we miss from the 1990s.
  
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• Police looking for missing woman last seen on Northside

  13-07-2017 22:55
  
  Anyone who knows her wh ereabouts or who has seen heris encouraged to call 412-323-7141 with details.
  
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• Hard To Recycle Collection In North Hills

  13-07-2017 21:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Resources Council is hosting a “hard-to-recycle” collection later this month.The event will be held in the parking lot of LaRoche College 9000 Babcock Blvd., McCandless, on July 29 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.You can get rid of cell phones, computers, and microwaves for free.There will be a fee for things like TV’s, computers and tires.For more details click here or call PRC at 412-488-7490 x103.
  
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• Relishing Pittsburgh's annual Picklesburgh festival

  13-07-2017 21:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  No other city in the country is as fascinated with condiments as Pittsburgh.
  
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• Pens’ GM Rutherford Doesn’t Foresee A Phil Kessel Trade

  13-07-2017 21:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pittsburgh Penguins General Manger Jim Rutherford joined Cook and Poni on Thursday to discuss the off-season after repeating as Stanley Cup champions and the foundation being laid for a run at a 3-peat.
  The Penguins roster will look different next year as Marc-Andre Fleury, Nick Bonino, Trevor Daley, Chris Kunitz and Ron Hainsey are all gone and one name keeps coming up in trade rumors – Phil Kessel.
  But Rutherford seems unwilling to move him right now.
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• Suspect Accused Of Stealing Truck, Dragging Good Samaritan Arrested

  13-07-2017 21:13
  WEST FINLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — State Police say they have made an arrest in connection with the dragging of a Good Samaritan who pulled over to help a crash victim on Interstate 79 in Carnegie.
  Troopers in Washington County have arrested Ivan Sadler after finding him in possession of a stolen vehicle in West Finley Township.
  Investigators say Sadler is accused in a string of burglaries and thefts in multiple counties over the last week.
  One of those cases happened early last Sunday. That&rs
  
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• One Year Later: The Worst Contracts of 2016 NBA Free Agency

  13-07-2017 21:05
  By Matt Citak
  Throughout the first two weeks of this summer’s edition of NBA free agency, we have seen some serious money get tossed around. Steph Curry became the first NBA star to sign a supermax contract, crossing the $200 million threshold for the first time in league history. Blake Griffin agreed to stay in Los Angeles, inking a deal with the Clippers that will net him $173 million over the next five years. Even Otto Porter, Washington’s third-leading scorer, received a max deal
  
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• Senate GOP's reworked health bill includes amendment for lower-premium plans

  13-07-2017 21:01
  
  “We’ve got a long way ahead of us yet," a leading Senate Republican said. "The floor is going to be a wild place next week.”
  
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• Suspect Shot After Multiple Crashes During Police Chase

  13-07-2017 21:00
  
  FAIRCHANCE (KDKA) — A police chase ended in a crash and a suspect shot in Fayette County.
  Uniontown Police chased 59-year-old Steve DeBerry after he fled from a routine traffic stop.Police chased DeBerry until he crashed into an unmarked police car near the small community of Haydentown. Deberry was shot and was lifeflighted to Ruby Hospital in Morgantown.
  Gary Kisko was at his home in Fairchance when he heard a loud crash.“They were yelling stop, freeze, get out of the car,” K
  
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• State police say man who dragged good Samaritan down highway is in custody

  13-07-2017 21:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday afternoon that they have taken into custody a man they believe stole a truck Sunday from a good Samaritan in Collier and dragged him 100 feet down the middle of Interstate 79.
  
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• Police Chase Ends In Crash With Shots Fired

  13-07-2017 21:00
  
  FAIRCHANCE (KDKA) — A police chase ended in a crash with shots fired this afternoon in Fayette County.
  State Police say they shot the driver and was transported by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital.
  The driver was involved in two chases in Fayette County.
  Troopers say the man fleeing first hit a Jeep Cherokee. That driver was shaken up, but not injured.
  The driver then continued on, and about two or three miles later was stopped by officers and shots were fired.The suspect was shot, but
  
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• Police Chase Ends In Crash In Fairchance

  13-07-2017 21:00
  FAIRCHANCE (KDKA) — A police chase has ended in a crash this afternoon in Fayette County.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the crash happened along Church Street in Fairchance.
  There’s no word yet on what started the chase or the condition of the people involved in the crash.
  Emergency crews are on the scene.
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• Man who police say dragged good Samaritan down highway charged

  13-07-2017 21:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday afternoon that they have taken into custody a man they believe stole a truck Sunday from a good Samaritan in Collier and dragged him 100 feet down the middle of Interstate 79.
  
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• Trump Hotels data breach impacts 14 locations

  13-07-2017 20:56
  
  A data breach has impacted 14 Trump Hotel locations, including Chicago, Las Vegas and Soho.
  
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• Trump, Macron look past differences on Paris climate pact

  13-07-2017 20:55
  
  The French president stressed the importance to push past differences with his American counterpart.
  
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• Police: Man suspected of stealing Good Samaritan's car on I-79 arrested ... with another stolen car

  13-07-2017 20:53
  
  A suspect in multiple burglaries, and a car theft that dragged a passerby on Interstate 79 in Allegheny County, is finally in custody after police say he was found in possession of another stolen vehicle.
  
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• 'SNL' and 'Westworld' top Emmy nominations

  13-07-2017 20:47
  
  Actors Anna Chlumsky and Shemar Moore announce the nominees for the 69th Emmy Awards.
  
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• America's oldest ally celebrates: What to know about Bastille Day

  13-07-2017 20:45
  
  Like our Fourth of July, France's national holiday has revolutionary roots.
  
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• Body found behind house with ties to cold case murder of Saxonburg chief

  13-07-2017 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Federal and state authorities from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts converged Thursday on a small town in the Bay State and found what could be the body of the man suspected in the 1980 slaying of Saxonburg Police Chief Gregory Adams.
  
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• Authorities digging behind house with ties to cold case murder of Saxonburg chief

  13-07-2017 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities are digging up the backyard of a home believed to have been the hideout for a man suspected in the 36-year-old murder of a Saxonburg police chief.
  
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• Speakers in Pittsburgh warn state of dangers of cutting low-income heating funds

  13-07-2017 20:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Freezing cold homes.
  
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• Toddler Hospitalized After Falling From Window In West Newton

  13-07-2017 20:33
  WEST NEWTON (KDKA) — A toddler is in the hospital after falling out of a window this afternoon in Westmoreland County.
  The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. in the 400 block of East Main Street in West Newton.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the child fell at least two stories and was taken by medical helicopter to Children’s Hospital.
  There’s no word on the child’s condition.
  Stay with KDKA for a full report on this developing story.
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• Police chief who lost arm to fireworks married 18 days later

  13-07-2017 20:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Pennsylvania police chief who lost part of his arm in a fireworks explosion at the borough’s fireman’s carnival has been married 18 days later.
  
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• This Sunday Take an Urban Hike Around the Upper Hill & North Oakland

  13-07-2017 20:15
  Urban Hike is another one of the best kept secrets in Pittsburgh. For over a decade a group of faithful volunteers have been mapping and researching routes around different Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
  
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• Cops: Prostitute Let Men Pay Her To Touch 7-Year-Old Girl Sexually

  13-07-2017 20:11
  GREENSBURG (KDKA/AP) — A Westmoreland County woman has been charged with both prostituting herself, and also allowing customers to alegedly touch a 7-year-old girl in her care for money.
  Greensburg Police say Rebecca Shadle has been arrested and charged with multiple counts, including trafficking in minors, aggravated indecent assault of a child, sexual explotation of children, corruption of minors, endangering children and criminal conspiracy.
  The Tribune-Review first reported Shadle, 38,
  
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• MLB Award Races Heading Into The Second Half

  13-07-2017 20:09
  Ryan Mayer
  The All-Star break is behind us and baseball teams and fans are gearing up for the second half of the season that begins when play resumes tomorrow. With a little more than half the season (depending on teams and schedules) gone, it’s time to start officially talking about where the races for each of the major awards stands. So, we’ll give our best stab at giving you the leader for each award, along with a couple of guys who are in contention. If you don’t see your f
  
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• South Fayette again continues hearing on UPMC’s hospital plan

  13-07-2017 19:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  South Fayette commissioners have again continued a public hearing regarding UPMC’s conditional use application to build a $211.2 million hospital in the Newbury Market complex on Presto Sygan Road. At a meeting on Wednesday, commissioners voted unanimously to continue the hearing for another month.
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo's elephant calf to start spending some time with herd off exhibit

  13-07-2017 19:46
  
  She will be with the herd off exhibit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily.
  
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• Schedule announced for annual Kickoff and Rib Festival at Heinz Field

  13-07-2017 19:42
  
  The Kickoff and Rib Festival is back for another year at Heinz Field beginning Thursday, Aug. 31.
  
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• Spacecraft Reveals Beauty Of Solar System’s Biggest Storm

  13-07-2017 19:39
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – A NASA spacecraft circling Jupiter is revealing the up-close beauty of our solar system’s biggest planetary storm.
  Juno flew directly over Jupiter’s Great Red Spot on Monday, passing an amazingly close 5,600 miles above the monster storm.
  I’m seeing spots! Check out #Jupiter’s #GreatRedSpot in these stunning citizen scientist-processed #JunoCam images https://t.co/FWLvPvIG9h pic.twitter.com/ej2bI9NlDK
  — NASA's Juno Mission (@NASAJun
  
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• Kitten at Humane Animal Rescue has neurological condition that makes it look like she's dancing

  13-07-2017 19:31
  
  Her name is Twerk, and she's adoptable!
  
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• Jimmy Carter taken for observation after suffering from dehydration

  13-07-2017 19:24
  
  Former president Jimmy Carter was taken for observation after suffering from dehydration.
  
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• Here's where to score free fries on National French Fry Day

  13-07-2017 19:19
  
  From Arby's to McDonald's, check out all the places with great National French Fry Day deals!
  
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• FireVEST and other scholarship programs attract, train tomorrow's firefighters

  13-07-2017 19:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Many volunteer fire departments in the region are looking for ways to attract new — and keep old — members. And a unique scholarship program at Community College of Allegheny County is helping.
  
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• New father killed, robbed of tips he made at Cracker Barrel, detectives say

  13-07-2017 19:15
  
  He had just finished a double shift.
  
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• Judge puts ex-TV anchor Wendy Bell's race discrimination case on hold

  13-07-2017 19:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal judge on Thursday placed a temporary stay on a race discrimination suit brought by former WTAE-TV anchor Wendy Bell until she files an amended complaint next month that includes a promised gender claim. 
  
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• Rejoice! July 13 is National French Fry Day

  13-07-2017 19:04
  
  Yes, they are as good as they sound.
  
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• How are you celebrating National Ice Cream day?

  13-07-2017 18:47
  
  Sunday is National Ice Cream day in the United states of America and there's plenty of places in Pittsburgh to celebrate.
  
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• "Before I Die" chalkboard acts as community bucket list

  13-07-2017 18:46
  
  A chalkboard in a small town has people of all ages thinking about what they want to do before they die.
  
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• Steel City Blades’ synchronized skating program builds community

  13-07-2017 18:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Annie Volk, a recent Quaker Valley High School grad, knew she wanted to pursue synchronized skating in college since she was a kid.
  
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