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• This mom mistook a leather purse for a dachshund puppy

  04-08-2017 23:56
  
  Cutest mistake ever.
  
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• Police: Woman tells girl, 15, to 'not get pregnant before leaving her with man for $20

  04-08-2017 23:55
  
  Allegheny County police filed charges against a 44-year-old woman who is accused of delivering a teenage girl to a man at the Avalon Motel.
  
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• What's it like speeding down the Allegheny River? We put a camera on an F-Lights Powerboat to see

  04-08-2017 23:48 via post-gazette.com
  Ever wondered what it’s like to speed (legally) across the Allegheny River?
  
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• Allegheny County school board member charged

  04-08-2017 23:44
  
  Investigation finds Allegheny County school board member voting in Westmoreland County
  
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• 9-year-old ‘guardian of the galaxy’ applies for NASA position

  04-08-2017 23:42
  
  NASA posted the letter that Jack Davis sent as his application for the “Planetary Protection Officer.”
  
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• Trump administration formally tells UN it wants out of Paris climate deal

  04-08-2017 23:27
  
  The Trump administrations is formally seeking to leave the Paris agreement, an outcome that may not occur until years from now.
  
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• What's the difference between dinner and supper?

  04-08-2017 23:20
  
  Is it really a South vs. North thing?
  
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• Road sign hacked to allege Trump has STD

  04-08-2017 23:16
  
  An electronic road sign was hacked late Wednesday near Sacramento, California.
  
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• Grant Street sidewalk restrictions in effect Friday night, Saturday to put up scaffolding

  04-08-2017 22:46
  
  The sidewalks will be restricted due to scaffolding being put in place before work begins on the Allegheny Courthouse tower.
  
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• PHOTOS: Fans enjoy Steelers Fest outside Latrobe Memorial Stadium before open practice

  04-08-2017 22:23
  
  Fans had the opportunity to enjoy Steelers Fest outside of Latrobe Memorial Stadium Friday.
  
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• 11-year-old kid starts awesome delivery service

  04-08-2017 22:13
  
  Jamison Kemp started his own business to help the senior citizens in his neighborhood.
  
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• Steelers extend head coach Mike Tomlin's contract

  04-08-2017 22:11
  
  The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the extension Friday afternoon.
  
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• Mike Tomlin Gets 2-Year Contract Extension With Steelers

  04-08-2017 22:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed head coach Mike Tomlin to a two-year contract extension.
  According to the team, the deal runs through the 2020 season.
  In a press release, Steelers President Art Rooney II said: “I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2020 season. Mike continues to prove he is one of the top head coaches in the National Football League. We appreciate the leadership that Mike has provided over the last
  
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• Pitt grad student union drive progresses and university voices opposition

  04-08-2017 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  To graduate student workers like Beth Shaaban, the union authorization cards now circulating at the University of Pittsburgh are a path to better conditions in the classroom and research positions that are crucial to their degrees.
  
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• Huge Fish Flips Fisherman’s Canoe; Fishermen Still Catch Fish

  04-08-2017 22:02
  CBS Local– As John Black and Ben Chancey sat on a canoe with their lines in the water, they noticed a large fish near the boat.
  The gigantic grouper ran into and knocked over the canoe and both men fell into the water. They swam to the nearby support boat, and Chancey was able to keep hold of his line. Once on the support boat, Chancey reeled in the fish that flipped their canoe.
  It was all captured on video.Life comes at you fast, as they say, but Chancey’s line was faster.
  
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• WARNING: Graphic video shows boater shooting shark

  04-08-2017 21:54
  
  Animal rights advocates are voicing concerns after a graphic video showed a man repeatedly firing at a shark that was caught.
  
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• Martin Shkreli, infamous 'Pharma Bro,' convicted in securities fraud trial

  04-08-2017 21:48
  
  A prosecutor said the trial "has exposed Martin Shkreli for who he really is — a con man who stole millions."
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect throughout Western Pennsylvania

  04-08-2017 21:41
  
  Western Pennsylvania area is under an elevated risk for severe weather today.
  
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• 10 Things Your iPhone Can Do That You Need to Take Advantage of ASAP

  04-08-2017 21:34
  
  Did you know you can hide photos?
  
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• Mother of victim sues for $4.2M in texting suicide case

  04-08-2017 21:29
  
  The text messages and phone records that were crucial evidence at trial are now key facts in the family's wrongful death lawsuit.
  
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• A mama grizzly bear and her cubs followed this hiker—and he recorded the whole thing

  04-08-2017 21:06
  
  Here's what you should do if you're ever in the same terrifying situation this hiker found himself in.
  
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• Keidel: 2017 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class A Little Extra Special

  04-08-2017 21:02
  By Jason Keidel
  Any Hall of Fame class, by definition, is special. Indeed, it should be self-evident that the top one percent in the thin air of pro sports is a montage of greatness. But some classes just resonate louder or wider or brighter than others. Perhaps the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017 is one of them.
  Terrell Davis
  Why it took so long for Davis to get in is beyond me. Perhaps the most glaring knock is longevity. Davis was not a compiler, did not pass the magic mark of 10,000
  
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• Fake Solar Eclipse Glasses Flood The Market; NASA Offers Recommended Brands

  04-08-2017 20:58
  CBS Local — The need for Solar Eclipse glasses that protect the eyes of the millions who will be witnessing history on Aug. 21 has created business opportunities. As such, there are plenty of people looking to make a quick buck by selling fake glasses.
  The problem with these scams is that they can cause serious eye problems for those viewing the eclipse. NASA and the American Astronomical Society are alert to the fakes populating the glasses market and are doing their best to thwart s
  
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• Reminder: Liberty Bridge and inbound tunnel CLOSED for Regatta weekend

  04-08-2017 20:57
  
  The Liberty Bridge will be closed for construction, along with the Liberty Tunnel inbound to Pittsburgh, starting Friday night and continuing through Monday morning. Here are the detour routes.
  
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• Break out your jackets — August is going to be chilly for much of the U.S.

  04-08-2017 20:53
  
  Bad news, summer lovers.
  
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• Ya gotta regatta! Three Rivers Regatta returns this weekend in Pittsburgh

  04-08-2017 20:50
  
  Here is a list of featured events and street closures for the 2017 EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta.
  
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• More than 1,000 dead animals reportedly found in industrial complex

  04-08-2017 20:42
  
  Authorities are investigating a scene where more than 1,000 dead animals were reportedly found at an industrial complex.
  
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• Art exhibitors

  04-08-2017 20:39
  Only 370 pieces out of more than 1,700 were accepted in professional and amateur divisions.
  
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• Three Rivers Regatta activities suspended because of storms

  04-08-2017 20:31 via post-gazette.com
  The Three Rivers Regatta activities were suspended Friday afternoon because of approaching storms.
  
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• Storms Bring Down Trees, Knock Out Power To Thousands Across Area

  04-08-2017 20:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Summer storms drenched the region Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and high winds that brought down trees, poles and wires and knocked out power for thousands.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was in effect for much of the day for western Pennsylvania, but was allowed to expire at 9 p.m.
  KDKA Chief Meteorologist Jeff Verszyla says showers are wrapping up in Fayette County, and by midnight the wet weather should be over.
  “Showers moving out in the next 90 minutes,
  
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• Severe Weather Causes Damage, Power Outages Across Area

  04-08-2017 20:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A summer storm drenched the region Friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and high winds that brought down trees, poles and wires and knocked out power for thousands.
  According to the National Weather Service, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. for the entire viewing area.
  “The threat will be there for a shower or a thunderstorm, I think through about 8, 9 o’clock this evening, then patchy clouds overnight tonight and the main threat i
  
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• Severe Weather Alerts Issued As Storms Approach Area

  04-08-2017 20:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another line of severe weather is set to impact western Pennsylvania Friday afternoon.
  According to the National Weather Service, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for the entire viewing area.
  Storms began to close in on the area around 2 p.m., which prompted a couple of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings to be issued as well.
  According to Meteorologist Kristin Emery, a broken line of storms is expected to impact the area from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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• Pittsburgh's baby elephant is teething, so she's off exhibit for now

  04-08-2017 20:13
  
  The elephant calf was born earlier this year and made her public debut at the zoo in July.
  
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• 2017 SEC Football Preview: West Division

  04-08-2017 20:12
  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, non-bowl teams and rebuilding. The tiers are fairly self-explanatory. Contenders means these teams will push for the division/conference title. Bowl teams are expected to be in the conversation for a bowl bid. Rebuilding teams are in the process of attempting to
  
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• State notifying 100,000 Medicaid consumers in region of pending changes

  04-08-2017 20:04 via post-gazette.com
  Some 100,000 southwestern Pennsylvania residents eligible for Medicaid-funded long-term care services are about to receive their first notices of a major state shift affecting them in January 2018.
  
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• Men And Women Both Prefer To Work With Men, Study Finds

  04-08-2017 20:01
  CBS Local — A survey by MSN found that both men and women prefer to work with men rather than women in the workplace. The survey is believed to be as accurate as a scientific poll. Nearly 500,000 people supplied answers.
  MSN found that 20 percent of men and 21 percent of women preferred to work with men, compared to just 6 percent of each men and women preferring to work with women. On top of that, 31 percent of men don’t believe gender diversity at work is “important at a
  
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• Here's what happens to your eyes when you don't use solar eclipse glasses

  04-08-2017 20:01
  
  Don't even think about using regular sunglasses, either!
  
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• It's Daniel-san vs. Johnny again: 'Karate Kid' sequel series set

  04-08-2017 19:48
  
  More than three decades later, the rivalry continues.
  
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• Pennsylvania State Police announce DUI checkpoint in Washington County

  04-08-2017 19:46
  
  State police with Troop B in Washington, Pa., are announcing that they will hold a DUI checkpoint.
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect across area until 9:00 p.m.

  04-08-2017 19:37
  
  Western Pennsylvania area is under an elevated risk for severe weather today.
  
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• 5 of the biggest issues with stock tank pools—and how to prevent them

  04-08-2017 19:36
  
  Don't let these issues scare you off from the trend!
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Pittsburgh region

  04-08-2017 19:34 via post-gazette.com
  A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for southwestern Pennsylvania.
  
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• Carnival worker hit, killed by car while riding bicycle on Route 119 in Fayette County

  04-08-2017 19:31
  
  The accident happened in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
  
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• Halle Berry doesn't think Bond should be a woman

  04-08-2017 19:28
  
  "That series is steeped in history, you know Ian Fleming's stories. I don't think you can change Bond to a woman."
  
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• Masonry company gives Jesus statue a hand ... or two

  04-08-2017 19:26 via post-gazette.com
  Carlow University's prayers have been answered.
  
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• Propane fire out after derailment in Bedford County; sulfur fire still burning

  04-08-2017 19:03 via post-gazette.com
  HYNDMAN, Pa. — A railroad spokesman says a propane fire caused when at least 32 freight cars derailed in a small Bedford County town has burned itself out overnight.
  
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• Remains of a WWII veteran finally brought home

  04-08-2017 19:01
  
  The U.S. defense department says over 70,000 WWII veterans are still unaccounted for. Lt. Charles Carlson is no longer one of them.
  
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• Meet Webster the therapy duck

  04-08-2017 19:01
  
  Webster the duck offers a unique kind of pet therapy to people in need of comfort.
  
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• Stanford Will Pay Up To $160,000 For MBA Students — If They’ll Work In The Midwest

  04-08-2017 18:54
  (CBS Local) — Stanford University, Silicon Valley’s most prestigious university, is trying to help improve business in the heartland.
  The university announced Wednesday the three winners of its inaugural Stanford USA MBA Fellowship, which pays the $160,000 tuition and fees for up to three students over a two-year period. Stanford had previously implemented similar programs for students from India and Africa.
  Students applying for the scholarship must have a connection to the Midwest
  
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• Police Uncover Marijuana Grow Operation In West Mifflin

  04-08-2017 18:54
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Police are investigating after uncovering a marijuana grow operation in a wooded area of West Mifflin.
  According to police, 37 plants were seized off Camp Hollow Road on Thursday.
  Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit 5 troopers spotted the two plots of growth and guided officers on the ground.
  The plants were located in an area of dense foliage.
  At this point, police are working to determine the source of the operation.
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