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• New report claims R. Kelly is holding women against their will in a sex-obsessed 'cult'

  17-07-2017 23:58
  
  BuzzFeed's story also includes accounts from three former members of Kelly's entourage.
  
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• Nevada GOP official tweets article calling for McCain's death

  17-07-2017 23:44
  
  CNN reached out to Orrock, who said she was not a "big fan" of McCain's approach to foreign policy.
  
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• Tropical Storm Don forms in Atlantic

  17-07-2017 23:28
  
  Don is the fourth named storm in 2017.
  
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• Jennifer Finnigan On Character Grace Barrows, “I Just Immediately Connected To Her”

  17-07-2017 23:17
  Last week Salvation made its series debut on CBS. This Wednesday, July 19th, the series is back for the second chapter of season one when the episode “Another Trip Around The Sun” airs at 9 p.m. EST. Salvation tells the story of a team of government officials working with MIT grad student Liam Cole [Charlie Rowe] and tech-billionaire Darius Tanz [Santiago Cabrera] to stop a giant asteroid from colliding with earth.
  One of those team members is press secretary for the Pentagon, G
  
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• Flood victims 'heard a roar, and it was on top of them'

  17-07-2017 23:16
  
  Some of those washed downstream clung to trees until rescuers reached them.
  
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• Girl at lemonade stand says man threatened to call police for lack of a business license

  17-07-2017 23:06
  
  “Whoever the man is who threatened to call the police on my daughter for her lemonade stand, you are seriously pathetic."
  
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• Woodland Hills school board president resigns

  17-07-2017 23:05
  
  Her resignation comes on the heels of several controversial incidents for the school district over the past several months.
  
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• Lawyer wants case dropped against mom accused of harming unborn child with overdose

  17-07-2017 22:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The attorney for a Butler County woman charged with harming her unborn child by overdosing on heroin while pregnant called on a judge Monday to dismiss her criminal case.
  
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• Footage of Emily Blunt in 'Mary Poppins Returns' is here

  17-07-2017 22:27
  
  We think she looks practically perfect in every way!
  
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• New animal wellness center to combat animal overpopulation

  17-07-2017 22:25
  
  Howard Ash wellness center, is centerpiece of Animal Friends' effort to end the cost and suffering of pet overpopulation.
  
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• Fans of ‘altruistic’ felon raises $50,000 but he asks them to stop

  17-07-2017 22:19
  
  This Connecticut man’s first week out of jail has had ups and downs.
  
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• No deal between Steelers, running back Le'Veon Bell

  17-07-2017 22:17
  
  If the Steelers are going to lock up their franchise player with a new contract, they only have a few hours left to do it.
  
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• The Hidden Meaning of Ed Sheeran's Otherwise Pointless "Game of Thrones" Cameo

  17-07-2017 22:13
  
  What did you think of the crooner's cameo?
  
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• No Long-Term Deal Between Le’Veon Bell, Steelers

  17-07-2017 22:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and star running back Le’Veon Bell failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract, meaning Bell will play on a one-year tender this season.
  Pittsburgh placed the franchise tag on Bell in February and had until Monday afternoon to work out a new deal. Bell instead will make $12.1 million this season, the average of the five highest-paid running backs in the league.
  Bell could become an unrestricted free agent next spring or the Steelers
  
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• PNC Park rated 2nd best overall MLB Ballpark in Washington Post guide

  17-07-2017 22:10
  
  Five sports columnists from the Washington Post ranked every baseball park across the country.
  
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• Vice-chair of Trump’s election integrity commission being investigated by disciplinary board

  17-07-2017 22:09
  
  The Office of Disciplinary Administration decided to investigate the Kansas Republican following a complaint brought by Washburn University student.
  
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• If you don't take your shoes off at the front door, you'll want to after this

  17-07-2017 22:03
  
  Researchers found that the soles of our shoes are basically one of the dirtiest places around. Yuck!
  
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• Mother Of Twins Who’ve Been Missing 10 Years Gets Probation

  17-07-2017 21:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania woman who was accused of concealing the whereabouts of her long-missing twins has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and will serve four years of probation.
  Forty-eight-year-old Patricia Fowler on Monday pleaded guilty to making false unsworn statements to police in connection with the Allegheny County investigation into the whereabouts of the twins, who haven’t been seen in more than 10 years.
  Twins Ivon and Inisha Fowler would be nearly 19 now. Detect
  
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• Caitlyn Jenner latest celebrity to float run for office

  17-07-2017 21:25
  
  A lifelong Republican, she also expressed an interest in public service.
  
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• Wolf says Pennsylvania would lose billions in Medicaid money under new health care bill

  17-07-2017 21:24
  
  Nearly 1 out of every 4 Pennsylvanians is covered by Medicaid. Legislation to repeal "Obamacare" would drastically cut funding for the program, according to Gov. Wolf's office.
  
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• Keidel: Is Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott A Leader Or Headcase?

  17-07-2017 21:18
  By Jason Keidel
  In perhaps the least surprising news of the summer, there are reports that Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott got into an altercation at a Dallas nightclub Sunday night.
  This, along with other incidents, both at Ohio State and during his brief career with the Cowboys, keep with Elliott’s Wild West persona. At best, Elliott has an affinity for nightlife and the trappings of fame. At worst, he’s a headache to borderline-felon who can’t keep his hands where they
  
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• In photos: Movies that have been filmed in Pittsburgh through the years

  17-07-2017 21:17
  
  Pittsburgh's unique style and surrounding countryside make it a perfect backdrop for Hollywood productions. Take a look at our city's film history, including the late George Romero's cult classic "Night of the Living Dead."
  
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• FCC Vows To Stop Billions Of Robocalls From Telemarketers

  17-07-2017 21:09
  CBS Local — There are seldom cellular notifications more annoying than receiving incessant robotic phone calls from telemarketers, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has vowed to end them.
  For the first half of 2017, there’s been about 15 billion robocalls made in the United States, according to the anti-robocall service YouMail. The FCC are implementing heftier fines for the biggest robocallers. For instance, they fined a Florida-based company $120 million for the
  
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• Bruce Arians: ‘I Was Bitter’ About Exit From Steelers

  17-07-2017 21:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Arizona Cardinals Head Coach and former Steelers Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians joined The Cook and Poni Show to discuss his new book “The Quarterback Whisperer: How to Build an Elite NFL Quarterback,” where he writes that he loved his time working with Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.
  “He was like a second son to me.” Arians said. Arians said he and Ben worked so well together that he actually allowed Ben to call his own plays and tha
  
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• Penn Hills mother of long-missing twins pleads to lesser charges

  17-07-2017 20:53
  
  Penn Hills woman has pleaded guilty to lesser charges and will serve four years' probation
  
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• You can now tip your Uber driver in Pittsburgh

  17-07-2017 20:41
  
  The ability to tip your Uber driver is part of the company's 180 Days of Change initiative.
  
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• Panera to hire 225 employees

  17-07-2017 20:39
  
  In preparation for new delivery services, Panera is hiring 225 employees.
  
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• 15 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar

  17-07-2017 20:30
  Brock Lesnar is a terrifying mass of strength and determination.
  The wrestling sensation has led a commanding career, smashing records and earning numerous titles along the way. Lesnar currently holds the WWE Universal Title, after defeating Samoa Joe during the main event of 2017’s Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view. Brock’s daunting stature and signature F-5, combined with an impressive background that includes the MMA to the NFL, adds up to a true beast of a man who does not like to
  
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• Pitt football projected to finish 4th by ACC Media

  17-07-2017 20:29
  
  Florida State, Lamar Jackson earn ACC preseason honors
  
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• The horror: Remembering George Romero's genre-defining career

  17-07-2017 20:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  George Romero may no longer be with us, but his influence in the horror genre will be felt for as long as Hollywood continues to churn out zombie-related content with biting social allegories.
  
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• Allegheny County Police officer pleads guilty to DUI in gun incident, gets probation

  17-07-2017 20:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  A veteran officer from the Allegheny County Police Department will serve 12 months probation after pleading guilty Monday to driving under the influence and related counts stemming from an off-duty incident in December in which he drew a gun. 
  
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• Mom disfigured by campfire accident and then abandoned by husband speaks out

  17-07-2017 20:14
  
  "God saved my life and now I have work to do on Earth to help others."
  
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• Dunlap: Clemente’s Number Doesn’t Need To Be Retired

  17-07-2017 20:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – This probably won’t play well in Pittsburgh — and I’m aware of that. I’m OK with that. I’m a born and raised Pittsburgher and will probably die here, but I feel more than comfortable saying this: Roberto Clemente’s number doesn’t need to be retired throughout Major League Baseball. I understand all the man stood for; I know all he did and get his legacy. He’s one of the most generous beings to ever walk this E
  
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• Walmart responds to racial slur on third-party product on website

  17-07-2017 20:00
  
  Walmart apologized and said it is investigating how a racial slur ended up on a product description in its website's marketplace.
  
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• ‘The Ben Roethlisberger Show’ Enters 5th Year On 93.7 The Fan

  17-07-2017 19:54
  PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) — Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan announced today (July 17) that Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will once again make regular weekly appearances on the station during the 2017 NFL season.
  The Ben Roethlisberger Show will air on Tuesdays at 11am during The Fan’s Cook & Poni Show.
  Now in its fifth year, The Ben Roethlisberger Show has become the place where Steelers Nation can get insight first hand from the two-time Super Bowl winning quarterb
  
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• This sea creature may be the longest-living animal on earth

  17-07-2017 19:46
  
  A deep-ocean-dwelling tubeworm may have the ability to live up to 300 years, making it the longest living animal on earth.
  
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• Woman Who Doused Boyfriend With Urine Denies Setting Fire

  17-07-2017 19:42
  
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA/AP) – A woman accused of setting her sleeping boyfriend on fire and then throwing urine on him to extinguish the flames says she actually saved his life after he accidentally sparked the fire.
  Thirty-eight-year-old Leigh Ann Sepelyak told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Monday that she plans to fight the charges against her, which include attempted homicide.
  Penn Hills police alleged last week that she and her boyfriend, Grady Spencer, argued July 8, and after h
  
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• Girl, 12, dies after boat passes over her on New Hampshire lake

  17-07-2017 19:42
  
  A 12-year-old girl was killed in an accident Monday morning at a New Hampshire lake.
  
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• Trapped seal lucky to be alive thanks to lobstermen who rescued it

  17-07-2017 19:41
  
  A young seal is lucky to be alive after two lobstermen rescued the animal.
  
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• Gender reveal party shooting: Police say woman wasn't pregnant

  17-07-2017 19:41
  
  The supposed mother-to-be at a gender reveal party was not even pregnant, police said Monday.
  
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• Chancellor of Pa. State System announces retirement

  17-07-2017 19:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The chancellor of the State System of Higher Education, which oversees Pa's 14 state-owned universities, announced his retirement Monday after four years in the role. 
  
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• Act fast: $10 National Park Lifetime Passes for seniors won't be around much longer

  17-07-2017 19:38
  
  If you're over the age of 62, you're eligible for this deal!
  
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• New photo shows Al Pacino as Joe Paterno in Penn State scandal movie

  17-07-2017 19:35
  
  Barry Levinson is now on board as the director of the movie, which has been on hold for nearly two years.
  
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• McCain's blood clot may be more significant than first thought

  17-07-2017 19:34
  
  McCain will spend this week recovering per doctors orders, his office said.
  
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• As today's deadline nears, the #Steelers contract talks with Le'Veon Bell are down to the wire

  17-07-2017 19:30
  
  If the Steelers are going to lock up their franchise player with a new contract, they only have a few hours left to do it.
  
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• Report: Police investigate 'suspicious vehicle' near US Capitol

  17-07-2017 19:29
  
  Police are investigating a suspicious vehicle near the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.
  
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• New Apple Emojis Include Dinosaur, Zombie, Mind-Blown Smiley

  17-07-2017 19:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – New emojis are coming to Apple operating systems, and the company shared a sneak peek in honor of World Emoji Day.
  The update includes additions ranging from fictional creatures – like zombies and elves – to more detailed people – like a woman with a headscarf and a bearded person.
  (Photo Credit: Apple)
  There will also be some new smiley emojis, including one with stars for eyes and another with an exploding head (as in “mind blown”).
  Apple
  
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• Tiger Woods Drops Out Of World Golf Rankings Top 1000 For First Time In Career

  17-07-2017 19:23
  
  For the first time in his career, Tiger Woods is not among the top 1,000 golfers on the planet, according to the latest edition of the World Golf Rankings.
  The new men’s standings were released today and had Woods coming in at the 1,005th position. Per Will Gray of Golf Channel, when Woods earned his first amateur points in 1994, the lowest ranking he received was 730.
  For a majority of his professional career, the 41-year old golfer has sat at or near the top of the rankings. Woods had sp
  
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• This man built a 90-Foot swimming pool right in his backyard

  17-07-2017 19:18
  
  Imagine the pool parties!
  
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• Penn Hills woman denies setting boyfriend on fire, which she doused with 'urine jug'

  17-07-2017 19:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Penn Hills woman who police say set her sleeping boyfriend on fire and then doused him with buckets of urine to put out the flames claimed Monday that she did not start the fire.
  
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