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• Nine houses to be demolished in Greensburg

  04-09-2017 23:51
  
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• Hurricane Irma Strengthens To A Category 4 Storm

  04-09-2017 23:25
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  MIAMI (AP) – Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean.
  The storm’s center is 490 miles east of the Leeward Islands late Monday afternoon. It has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and is moving west at 13 mph.
  Emergency officials are warning that Irma could dump up to 10 inches of rain, unleash landslides and dangerous flash floods and generate waves of up to 23 feet as the storm draws closer.
  
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• Hurricane Irma upgraded to Category 4 storm

  04-09-2017 23:20
  
  Governor Rick Scott issued a state of emergency for Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
  
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• Pittsburgh joins 400 cities for Labor Day strikes and protests in Fight for $15

  04-09-2017 23:16
  
  From hospital workers to fast food cooks and cashiers, hundreds joined the strike in Pittsburgh, with a record 400 cities, Monday.
  
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• Carlow University student killed by train on South Side

  04-09-2017 23:11
  
  Investigators say another person was injured when the two were 'train hopping'
  
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• Man Falls 100 Feet Down Embankment At Cedar Creek Gorge

  04-09-2017 22:40
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  BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — A man was hospitalized after he fell about 100 feet down an embankment at a Belle Vernon park Monday.
  The Rostraver Central Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that a male victim fell down an embankment in a wooded area of Cedar Creek County Park. He was found in the embankment near a trail through the park.The victim was transported to a local hospital for evaluation in an unknown condition.
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• Boy battling cancer has dream fulfilled, meets sloth in person

  04-09-2017 22:21
  
  Wildlife in Need, an animal sanctuary in Charlestown, helped turn Jasper Lenglede's dream into reality.
  
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• A march for unions and higher wages ahead on Labor Day

  04-09-2017 22:21 via post-gazette.com
  Hours before Pittsburgh's annual Labor Day parade, workers at the Oakland McDonald's walked out Monday to join a constellation of leftist and labor groups to call for a $15 per hour wage and unionization for fast-food workers, hospital employees and university employees.
  
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• A march for unions and higher wages ahead of Labor Day Parade

  04-09-2017 22:21 via post-gazette.com
  Hours before Pittsburgh's annual Labor Day parade, workers at the Oakland McDonald's walked out Monday to join a constellation of leftist and labor groups to call for a $15 per hour wage and unionization for fast-food workers, hospital employees and university employees.
  
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• Witnesses describe moment vehicle rammed through windows of laundromat, injuring several

  04-09-2017 22:16
  
  Six people were injured -- three seriously -- when a driver crashed his SUV into a laundromat Sunday on Staten Island.
  
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• $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Houston

  04-09-2017 22:13
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  HOUSTON (KDKA) — After all of the devastation Hurricane Harvey has left behind in Houston, someone in the city is about to get some good news.
  The Texas Lottery announced Sunday that a $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Kroger grocery store in Houston.Here is some good news to share! A $1 million winning ticket for Saturday night's #Powerball drawing was sold in #Houston! #TexasLottery pic.twitter.com/gs8gRjuYkN
  — Texas Lottery (@Texa
  
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• Steelers 2017 Team Captains Announced

  04-09-2017 21:58
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ picks for their 2017 team captains shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone.
  Quarterback Ben Rothlisberger will serve as the team’s offensive captain for the seventh consecutive season. He has served as the offensive captain a total of nine times in his career.
  For the third consecutive season, defensive end Cameron Heyward will be the defensive captain.
  The Steelers did not announce any picks f
  
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• Twins celebrate 101st birthday together, reveal secrets to a long life

  04-09-2017 21:44
  
  “You have to have a positive outlook on life … not a negative one.”
  
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• Bell's Curve: Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell returns to work

  04-09-2017 21:28
  
  Bell: "I did not want to get hurt at camp"
  
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• Kitten Walking On Highway Rescued After Traffic Is Shut Down

  04-09-2017 21:16
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  BOSTON (AP) – A kitten found walking in a busy Massachusetts highway tunnel has been rescued with the help of state police troopers who shut down traffic for it.
  Police said Sunday on Facebook the kitten decided to “play a little hide and seek” in the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston.
  Sgt. Bob Dateo shut traffic down. The Animal Rescue League of Boston quickly rescued the kitten.A trooper posted a photo of the wayward kitten on social media. A vi
  
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• Mayor: Houston ‘Open For Business’ Despite Harvey Disaster

  04-09-2017 20:59
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  HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor insists that America’s fourth-largest city is “open for business,” but with areas under water, people not yet in their homes, and billions in damage to repair, major disasters that Harvey created are by no means resolved.
  Mayor Sylvester Turner said much of the city was hoping to get back on track after Labor Day.
  “Anyone who was planning on a conference or a convention or a sporting event or a
  
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• Video shows hurricane hunters flying through Irma

  04-09-2017 20:49
  
  Video shows NOAA hurricane hunters' flight through Irma.
  
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• Woman’s Death In Bus-Vehicle Collision Ruled Accidental

  04-09-2017 20:45
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A medical examiner has ruled accidental the death of a woman authorities say was talking on a phone when her vehicle collided with a bus near Pittsburgh.
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that 41-year-old Jennifer Sprowls died of blunt impact injury of the head and torso following the Saturday morning crash in Dravosburg.
  Authorities said she was “on a phone” with co-workers and wasn’t wea
  
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• Death toll from Harvey surpasses 60

  04-09-2017 20:16
  
  More than 60 people have died or are feared dead in the Houston area and beyond following Tropical Storm Harvey,
  
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• PAART Transports Dozens Of Dogs From Texas Shelter To Pittsburgh

  04-09-2017 20:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “Wiley Coyote” was among dozens of dogs unloaded at the Allegheny County Airport late Monday afternoon.
  They were transported by truck after a journey made possible by the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) and seven local animal shelters that have opened their doors and kennels to the canines.
  Hopefully, soon, they will be able to adopt them out.
  Volunteers also helped make the long road trip possible.
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• PAART Shuttling Dogs From Texas Shelter Back To Pittsburgh

  04-09-2017 20:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dozens of dogs from Texas will be arriving in Pittsburgh later today.
  The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team, also known as PAART, will be bringing about 70 dogs from the San Antonio Humane Society back to the Steel City.
  These dogs were not displaced when Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast last week.
  Instead, the dogs were already up for adoption in Texas before the storm hit.
  Officials say by clearing these animals from the shel
  
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• Mom uses ham radio to find missing son in wake of Harvey destruction

  04-09-2017 19:45
  
  "I was trying to get him to come home, but I couldn't get in touch with him."
  
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• Police union refuses to participate in Browns' opening day

  04-09-2017 19:33
  
  "I am not going to participate or work with management that allows their players to disrespect the flag and the national anthem.”
  
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• Le'Veon Bell signs franchise tender, returns to Steelers

  04-09-2017 19:11
  
  Pro Bowl running back Le'Veon Bell is officially back at work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  
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• Hurricane Irma strengthens, hurricane warnings issued for parts of Caribbean

  04-09-2017 18:57
  
  Hurricane Irma is swirling in the Atlantic, posing a threat to parts of the Caribbean.
  
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• Workers Rally Against Unfair Wages, For Better Working Conditions On Labor Day

  04-09-2017 18:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On this Labor Day, dozens of fast food workers, hospital workers and supporters gathered in Oakland to rally against unfair wages.
  The rallies and protests in Pittsburgh are part of a larger movement. Across the country, in 400 cities, rallies and protests are planned on this Labor Day.
  Early Monday morning, on a holiday when many people are off from work, dozens of fast food, hospital and other workers, gathered in Oakland to rally fo
  
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• Beaver County Humane Society teams with local rescues and shelters to help aid Hurricane Harvey animals

  04-09-2017 18:36
  
  PAART delivered thousands of pounds of supplies, and loaded around 42 pets onto the rescue trailer from SAHS on Sunday morning.
  
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• Are your phone notifications stressing you out?

  04-09-2017 18:21
  
  Stressed out? Your phone's alerts may be to blame.
  
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• Police: Car that rolled, pinned boy in Hazelwood was activated by brother

  04-09-2017 18:00 via post-gazette.com
  A car that struck and pinned a boy in Hazelwood on Sunday was put into gear by his younger brother, who was eager to go to Chuck E. Cheese, according to a Pittsburgh police stateement.
  
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• Insta-breach: Six million Instagram accounts may have been leaked

  04-09-2017 17:46
  
  Was your Instagram account hacked? Up to 6 million users on the popular photo-sharing site may have been impacted by a security flaw discovered last week.
  
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• Amazon Project Receives $7.8 Million Job-Creation Tax Credit

  04-09-2017 17:44
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  NORTH RANDALL, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio board has approved an estimated $7.8 million tax credit for Amazon as the e-commerce giant plans a new fulfillment center outside of Cleveland that could employ 2,000 people.
  The Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Tax Credit Authority signed off on a 1.35 percent, 10-year tax credit Wednesday in Columbus. The credit would go toward an 855,000-square foot building in North Randall, where workers will pack and ship Amazon produ
  
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• Mom leaves children home alone overnight to go to bar

  04-09-2017 17:33
  
  A mother of 3 left her children unattended overnight to go to a bar.
  
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• North Korea 'begging for war,' says Haley

  04-09-2017 17:12
  
  South Korean media says Seoul’s military believes North Korea is readying the launch of a ballistic missile, possibly an ICBM
  
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• Ending DACA 'not only wrong and immoral... it's really bad for our economy,' Casey says

  04-09-2017 17:04 via post-gazette.com
  Sen. Bob Casey reaffirmed his support for a public option fix to Obamacare, but withheld judgment on Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders's proposed Medicare-for-all legislation until he sees the text of the bill.
  
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• Casey reiterates wish for health care public option

  04-09-2017 17:04 via post-gazette.com
  Senator Casey: Medicare-like public option would fix Obamacare's competition problems
  
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• Hurricane Irma strengthens, hurricane alert issued for Leeward Islands

  04-09-2017 16:56
  
  Hurricane Irma is swirling in the Atlantic, posing a threat to parts of the Caribbean.
  
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• Steelers: Le'Veon Bell has signed his franchise tender

  04-09-2017 16:52
  
  The Pittsburgh Steelers tweeted Monday that running backLe'Veon Bell signed his franchise tender.
  
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• Steelers: Le’Veon Bell Signs Franchise Tender

  04-09-2017 16:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell is officially back at work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  Bell signed his franchise tender on Monday, clearing him to return for the 2017 season.The Steelers posted the news on Twitter:Le’Veon Bell has signed his franchise tender.
  MORE: https://t.co/JNIYJlp5Hj pic.twitter.com/ULQlKF9m7B
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 4, 2017
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• Miranda Lambert leads nominees for 2017 Country Music Awards

  04-09-2017 16:40
  
  Lambert nominated for 5 categories, including video of the year
  
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• Ohio Warns Of Scammers Posing As Health Department Staff

  04-09-2017 16:16
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  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Health officials are warning Ohioans of callers posing as state health department staff to get personal information the department would never seek over the phone.
  The Ohio Department of Health says the scammers use caller ID technology to make it appear they are calling from a credible phone number. They sometimes say they are calling on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or on behalf of a health care provid
  
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• Graphic video shows pedestrians hit by SUV

  04-09-2017 15:42
  
  Three people had to be taken to the hospital after being hit by an SUV on a busy street in Massachusetts.
  
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• Path of destruction: What Hurricane Harvey left in its wake

  04-09-2017 15:40
  
  RVs are lying on their sides, windows blown out, debris everywhere.
  
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• Annual Labor Day Parade Expected To Bring Hundreds Downtown

  04-09-2017 15:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Big crowds are flocking to Downtown Pittsburgh this morning for Pittsburgh’s annual Labor Day Parade.
  It’s touted as one of the largest Labor Day parades in the country.
  It steps off at 10 a.m. with a new route.
  This year, it starts at Center Avenue and Washington Place, heads down Sixth Avenue to Grant Street, and then the Boulevard of the Allies.The route ends next to the headquarters of the United Steelworkers of America
  
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• Annual Labor Day Parade Brings Hundreds To Downtown Pittsburgh

  04-09-2017 15:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Big crowds flocked to Downtown Pittsburgh this morning for Pittsburgh’s annual Labor Day Parade.
  It’s touted as one of the largest Labor Day parades in the country.
  It stepped off at 10 a.m. with a new route.
  This year, it started at Center Avenue and Washington Place, heads down Sixth Avenue to Grant Street, and then the Boulevard of the Allies.
  The route ended next to the headquarters of the United Steelworkers of America
  
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• Woman, 71, Killed In West Mifflin House Fire

  04-09-2017 15:08
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Police and fire investigators are trying to determine what sparked fire in West Mifflin that claimed a woman’s life.
  The fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 100 block of Kelly Lane.
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office is now identifying the woman who was killed as 71-year-old Beverly Very.
  The home was badly damaged, and a cat and dog also died in the flames.
  The fire marshal has been brought in to in
  
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• PTL Links: Sept. 4, 2017

  04-09-2017 14:48
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  A Fair In The Park 2017
  Humane Animal Rescue’s Annie & Valentino’s Wedding
  Cooking With Maya
  Maya Henry’s Recipe
  Animal General
  Dee’z Wheelz to benefit Special Olympics Pa.
  
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• Maya Henry Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  04-09-2017 14:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Health coach and culinary nutrition expert Maya Henry stops by the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with a delicious and healthy recipe to keep your eating habits on track.
  Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  Ingredients:
  12-5 to 6 inch corn tortillas
  1.5 lbs. chicken breasts
  4 cups shredded mozzarella
  2-12 oz. jars tomatillo salsa
  Optional Garnish:
  Chopped avocado, cilantro, jalapeno
  Sour cream or greek yogurt
  Red or green salsa
  Preparation:
  Poa
  
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• A great day for baseball: Thousands gather at 'Field of Dreams' movie site

  04-09-2017 14:40
  
  'We loved the movie. We dream it, we feel it, we are inspired by it so this is a dream come true for us."
  
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• U.S. Envoy Tells UN: North Korean Leader Is ‘Begging For War’

  04-09-2017 14:14
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  NEW YORK (AP) — North Korea’s leader is “begging for war,” the U.S. ambassador said Monday at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, as members called for punishing the country with even stronger sanctions for its powerful nuclear test.
  Ambassador Nikki Haley said the U.S. would look at countries doing business with the North and planned to circulate a resolution this week with the goal of getting it approved Sept. 11.
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• South Korea Simulates Attack On North’s Nuke Site After Test

  04-09-2017 14:14
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  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Following U.S. warnings to North Korea of a “massive military response,” South Korea on Monday fired missiles into the sea to simulate an attack on the North’s main nuclear test site a day after Pyongyang detonated its largest ever nuclear test explosion.
  South Korea’s Defense Ministry also said Monday that North Korea appeared to be planning a future missile launch, possibly of an ICBM, to show off its cl
  
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