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• Trump Says Upcoming Health Vote Is GOP’s Chance To Keep Vow

  24-07-2017 23:49
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A peeved President Donald Trump browbeat Republican opponents of his party’s reeling health care bill Monday, asserting that his predecessor’s signature overhaul has meant “death” and saying the Senate’s planned faceoff vote is their chance to keep their pledge to repeal it.
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he’d call a pivotal vote Tuesday on beginning debate on the legislation, a roll call that seemed likely to go badly for
  
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• Municipal leaders have 'no confidence' in Woodland Hills school board

  24-07-2017 23:45 via post-gazette.com
  They may not always see eye-to-eye, but the dozen municipalities that make up the Woodland Hills School District agree on one thing: they want things to change in their neighborhood schools.
  
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• Photos of past solar eclipses will amaze you

  24-07-2017 23:31
  
  These photos of past solar eclipses will amaze you.
  
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• Groups seeking 22,000 signatures to replace voting machines in Allegheny County

  24-07-2017 23:31
  
  The groups want the county’s 4,700 voting machines replaced.
  
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• Truck flips on Route 119 and spills 25 tons of coal

  24-07-2017 23:28
  
  A truck slammed into a Westmoreland County home and dumped about 25 tons of coal.
  
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• Westmoreland County priest arrested, charged with sexually abusing 10-year-old boy in 1990s

  24-07-2017 23:26
  
  The Rev. John Sweeney has been assigned to various parishes throughout the Greensburg Catholic Diocese. Authorities say he's charged with assaulting a student at Saint Margaret Mary in the early 1990s.
  
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• Do you really need those funny glasses to look at the eclipse?

  24-07-2017 23:16
  
  Here's why you need those funny glasses to look at next month's eclipse.
  
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• 12,000 kids know how to swim thanks to this 99-year-old

  24-07-2017 22:59
  
  Bobbie Greenwood pioneered her community's swimming pool in the 1950s and has been teaching there ever since.
  
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• Baking soda and vinegar volcano erupts in world record attempt

  24-07-2017 22:56
  
  A crowd gathered Sunday to watch the tarp-covered structure erupt.
  
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• American Mac Computers Hacked With ‘FruitFly’ Surveillance Malware

  24-07-2017 22:54
  CBS Local– American Apple Mac computers have been hacked with FruitFly malware, Forbes reports.
  The hack is thought to be for surveillance as hackers were able to jump into the webcams of the affected computers and take screenshots, though the FruitFly malware has the ability to take over the entire computer.
  “This didn’t look like cybercrime type behaviour, there were no ads, no keyloggers, or ransomware,” said Patrick Wardle, cybersecurity researcher, via Forb
  
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• Sheriff's deputy arrests wanted sex offender after identifying him on way to work

  24-07-2017 22:48
  
  Police had been looking for Anthony Wallace since June 13, when it was found he was no longer living at the address he was registered at.
  
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• Driver Tops 100 MPH While Trying To Get Photo For Snapchat, Police Say

  24-07-2017 22:31
  CBS Local — Independently of one another, speeding or using your cell phone while driving can be a recipe for disaster.
  Most would agree that combining the two is beyond reckless and dangerous but that didn’t stop a man in Alpharetta, Georgia, from doing just that.
  Malon Brook Neal, 24, of Alpharetta, was caught by police speeding down GA-400 at speeds exceeding 110 miles per hour while using his phone and attempting to snap a picture for Snapchat, according to a report from the
  
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• NASA astronaut tweets footage of northern lights

  24-07-2017 22:30
  
  NASA Astronaut Jack Fischer tweeted a time-lapse video of the northern lights at "250 miles above at 17,500 mph."
  
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• Deputy Catches ‘Most Wanted’ Sex Offender While Driving To Work

  24-07-2017 22:25
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says a sheriff’s deputy caught a “most wanted” sex offender while he was driving to work Monday.
  Police say 57-year-old Anthony Wallace, of Lincoln-Lemington, was wanted on two bench warrants for violating his probation/parole regarding a 1983 rape conviction and a DUI from December of last year. The violation was probation/parole was due to a DUI case from May of this year.
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• Here's how your children can safely watch the Great American Eclipse

  24-07-2017 22:16
  
  Can you stare at the sun during the eclipse? Here's how to safely experience next month's astronomical event.
  
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• Priest arrested for sex abuse in Westmoreland County

  24-07-2017 22:03
  
  Priest arrested for sex abuse in Westmoreland County
  
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• 2017 Conference USA Football Preview: West Division

  24-07-2017 22:00
  Ryan Mayer
  College football season is almost here. As you prepare to root for your favorite team on Saturday, we’ll bring you previews of each conference, separating the teams into a couple categories: contenders, bowl teams, and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl bidders are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to get into cont
  
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• Senate GOP gets new pressure from President Trump on health care

  24-07-2017 21:56
  
  A peeved President Donald Trump tweaked Republican opponents of his party's reeling health care bill Monday, saying this week's planned faceoff vote is their "last chance to do the right thing" and erase his predecessor's signature overhaul.
  
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• Justin Bieber cancels rest of tour for ‘unforeseen circumstances’

  24-07-2017 21:50
  
  Justin Bieber is canceling the rest of his Purpose World Tour “due to unforeseen circumstances.”
  
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• These Disney princesses will steal your heart

  24-07-2017 21:44
  
  A photographer re-created scenes from iconic Disney films, and the photos are adorable.
  
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• Priest in Greensburg Diocese charged with sexual abuse of a minor

  24-07-2017 21:42 via post-gazette.com
  A 74-year-old priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor.
  
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• Lightning strikes boat, fishing pole disintegrates

  24-07-2017 21:40
  
  A Florida man is thankful no one on his boat was seriously injured over the weekend after it was struck by lightning in Jupiter.
  
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• North Braddock police officer resigns amid sexual assault allegations

  24-07-2017 21:13 via post-gazette.com
  The abrupt resignation of a North Braddock police officer on Friday ends the department’s internal investigation into accusations that the officer solicited sex from married women online  -— but another police department is still examining whether the officer sexually assaulted a woman. 
  
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• Disney princesses come to life in once-in-a-lifetime photoshoot

  24-07-2017 21:04
  
  These Disney princesses will steal your heart.
  
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• Hilary Duff's home robbed of hundreds of thousands in jewelry

  24-07-2017 21:03
  
  Hilary Duff is the latest celeb to be burglarized
  
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• Undetectable form of Mac malware may still pose threat to users

  24-07-2017 21:01
  
  An undetectable form of Mac malware may still pose a threat to users.
  
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• Up on the roof? Pittsburgh proposal would crack down on unsanctioned rooftop revelry

  24-07-2017 20:55 via post-gazette.com
  Climbers and thrill-seekers, take note: Lingering on a Pittsburgh rooftop — including your own — could land you a police order to get down.
  
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• Up on the roof? Pittsburgh proposal would crack down on unsanctioned rooftop revelery

  24-07-2017 20:55 via post-gazette.com
  Lingering on a Pittsburgh rooftop could soon bring an order from city police to get down.
  
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• You should start taking photos of your stove before you leave for vacation

  24-07-2017 20:50
  
  You'll never have to turn the car around again!
  
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• Study: Most Dog Owners Take More Photos Of Pet Than Significant Other

  24-07-2017 20:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When you scroll through the photos on your phone, do you have picture after picture of your dog? You’re not alone.
  A study by Rover.com, an online network for pet sitters and dog walkers, found that 65 percent of dog owners said they took more pictures of their pet than they did of their significant other.
  They’re not necessarily sharing all of those photos, though, as only 29 percent said they shared more pictures of their dog than they did of friends and f
  
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• Car runs into back of stopped tractor-trailer on Interstate 79, killing driver

  24-07-2017 20:32
  
  One person died after a vehicle struck the back of a tractor-trailer that was stopped in traffic on Interstate 79 near Racetrack Road in Washington County, the coroner said.
  
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• Ben Affleck wants to keep playing Batman

  24-07-2017 20:32
  
  Do you like Ben Affleck as Batman? Or do you think a different actor would do a better job?
  
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• A look at what's coming and going on your favorite streaming devices in August

  24-07-2017 20:22
  
  As July comes to an end, streaming companies are unveiling their list of movies and shows that are set to appear on August 1st.
  
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• Driver killed after hitting truck on I-79 in Washington County

  24-07-2017 20:20 via post-gazette.com
  A motorist was killed Monday when the vehicle they were driving struck the rear of a tractor trailer on Interstate 79 in Washington County.
  
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• Dancers at Pittsburgh strip club Blush busted for prostitution

  24-07-2017 20:11 via post-gazette.com
  Two women who worked as dancers at Blush Gentlemen’s Club in Downtown Pittsburgh were arrested Thursday after allegedly arranging to have sex with two undercover police officers in exchange for $2,400. 
  
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• Washington Man Killed In I-79 Crash

  24-07-2017 20:09
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) — One person was killed in a crash on I-79 in Washington County late Monday morning.
  It happened just after 11 a.m. on I-79 near Racetrack Road.
  The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Michael Anthony Gordon, of Washington, Pa.
  State police say Gordon was traveling northbound on I-79 behind a tractor trailer when the tractor trailer slowed down due to roadwork in the area. Gordon was unable to slow down in time and tried to swerve, but he crashed into the bac
  
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• One Killed In I-79 Crash

  24-07-2017 20:09
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) — One person was killed in a crash on I-79 in Washington County late Monday morning.
  It happened just after 11 a.m. on I-79 near Racetrack Road.
  The Washington County coroner’s office says a driver was traveling northbound on I-79 behind a tractor trailer when the tractor trailer slowed down due to roadwork in the area.
  State police say the driver tried to swerve but crashed into the back of the tractor trailer, causing the vehicle to roll several times.
  The
  
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• Trump will visit West Virginia today, speak to thousands of Boy Scouts at national Jamboree

  24-07-2017 19:51
  
  President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the National Scout Jamboree, a gathering of about 40,000 Boy Scouts, leaders and volunteers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia.
  
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• Toilets could help address opioid crisis

  24-07-2017 19:50
  
  What medications should and shouldn't be flushed? Doctors are pointing to FDA guidelines.
  
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• New York Restaurant Has One Drink Maximum For Parents With Kids

  24-07-2017 19:39
  CBS Local — Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton Park, New York, has a unique alcohol policy. They refuse to serve more than one alcoholic beverage to adults who are with their children, with the hope of cutting down on drunk driving.
  The restaurant says they do it for the kids who don’t really have a say in the matter.
  “We love children,” said general manager Melisa Gravelle, via Daily Mail. “Everybody loves children and children don’t have a voice. I co
  
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• Classic Windows program could get the boot after 32 years

  24-07-2017 19:38
  
  Could we soon say goodbye to Microsoft paint?
  
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• Wisconsin Tech Company To Install Microchip In Employees

  24-07-2017 19:36
  CBS Local — Three Square Market, a Wisconsin technology company, is offering to install a microchip in its employees. Unlike many dystopian futuristic scenarios, the decision is completely up to each individual employee.
  The microchip, no larger than a grain of rice, would allow employees to scan into the building and buy food in the breakroom, among other office duties. It would go between the thumb and forefinger and use Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) to work. At least 50 of the c
  
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• Dunlap: Golf Better Get With The Times

  24-07-2017 19:33
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – For those married to the tradition, the ancient rituals and all those formalities of golf, what eventual British Open champion Jordan Spieth went through on No. 13 on Sunday was undoubtedly brilliant.
  The audience who plays every week, gobbles up all things golf and probably has a decent-sized inheritance was most likely captivated as they sat in the grill room (or is it grille room) of their posh club somewhere taking in all the drama.
  Loads of guys in Fox Chap
  
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• Fiery whirlwind spotted during wildfire

  24-07-2017 19:31
  
  Aerial views capture a dramatic, smoky fire whirl in Nevada during a wildfire.
  
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• Pittsburgh plans to reduce Liberty Avenue to 3 lanes in Strip District

  24-07-2017 19:27
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• Car smashes into parked vehicles at Overbrook dealership

  24-07-2017 19:27
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• Woman Arrested In Deadly Crash That Was Livestreamed Online

  24-07-2017 18:56
  MERCED, Calif. (AP/KDKA) – An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in California on suspicion of causing a deadly crash that she recorded live on Instagram.
  Obdulia Sanchez was booked into the Merced County Jail on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter after Friday’s crash that killed her 14-year-old sister and badly injured another 14-year-old girl.
  The California Highway Patrol says Sanchez was driving the car when it veered onto the right shoulder of a road about 120 miles so
  
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• Officers finish tree house for slain state trooper's daughter

  24-07-2017 18:45
  
  He was killed just days before his daughter's 13th birthday.
  
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• Police: Woman Offered Ride Kidnaps Baby From Dad’s Car

  24-07-2017 18:38
  ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Police accuse a New Hampshire woman of kidnapping a man’s baby girl from his vehicle after he stopped and offered her a ride.
  Police say the man was driving in Rochester on Saturday when he saw the woman walking in the road. Police say he offered her a ride and she accepted.
  Rochester Capt. Jason Thomas says that within moments, the woman began unbuckling the 1-year-old in the back seat, saying she was going to take her.
  Thomas says there was a struggle and the
  
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• Cancer survivor asks for blood donations for birthday

  24-07-2017 18:35
  
  Jimmy Rancich learned shortly after his 17th birthday that he would need chemotherapy.
  
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