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• Police: Coraopolis man found dead in golf course pond likely crashed vehicle nearby first

  09-09-2017 23:56 via post-gazette.com
  When groundskeepers at Montour Heights Country Club discovered a man’s body floating in a pond on the golf course Friday, they solved two mysteries: a hit-and-run accident and a missing person report.
  
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• ‘I am in disbelief right now’: Woman stumbles upon hurricane phenomenon

  09-09-2017 23:42
  
  Many people are bracing for flooding ahead of Hurricane Irma’s arrival but one person came across a beach in the Bahamas with a significant amount of water missing.
  
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• Prosecutors: Man Flew Plane To Ohio For Sex With 13-Year-Old

  09-09-2017 23:40
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  CLEVELAND (AP) – Authorities say a 34-year-old California man has been indicted after flying a company plane to Ohio to have sex with a 13-year-old girl during a business trip.
  The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office says Ryan Johnson, of Camarillo, California, drove a rental car to a planned rendezvous with the teen Aug. 30 but was instead arrested by police and members of the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
  Johnson was indicted F
  
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• Sloane Stephens beats Madison Keys in U.S. Open final

  09-09-2017 23:31
  
  Sloane Stephens beats Madison Keys in U.S. Open final.
  
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• Hurricane Irma brings lightning, thunder to Guantanamo Bay

  09-09-2017 23:24
  
  Irma brought storms to Guantanamo Bay as it approached Cuba.
  
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• Man attacked for telling driver to slow down

  09-09-2017 23:16
  
  "I never, never expected this to happen."
  
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• Man sent to prison for burning 4 kittens to death

  09-09-2017 23:09
  
  A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for burning four kittens to death.
  
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• Two Oakland homes robbed overnight

  09-09-2017 22:54
  
  One suspect carried a knife and the other a handgun.
  
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• Irma expected to strengthen before striking Florida Keys at daybreak

  09-09-2017 22:28
  
  The deadly hurricane is expected to make landfall early Sunday.
  
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• Anheuser-Busch to deliver more than 300,000 cans of water to Florida

  09-09-2017 22:26
  
  Anheuser-Busch announced its plans to send safe emergency drinking water for the residents stuck in the path of the hurricane.
  
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• Grier Throws 5 TDs, West Virginia Thumps East Carolina 56-20

  09-09-2017 22:10
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Will Grier threw five touchdown passes, including three to David Sills, to lead West Virginia to a 56-20 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.
  West Virginia (1-1) scored touchdowns on five consecutive drives spanning the first and second quarters and was never threatened.
  In his first home start since transferring from Florida, Grier completed 19 of 25 passes for 352 yards. His TD tosses covered 7, 52, 9, 75 and 4 yards.
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• Man Struck, Killed By Train While Walking On Tracks

  09-09-2017 21:43
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  LEETSDALE (KDKA) — A man suffered fatal injuries after he was struck by a train in Leetsdale early Saturday morning.
  It happened just before 1:30 a.m.
  According to Norfolk Southern officials, the man was walking on the tracks with his back to the train. Crews blew the train’s horn and used emergency braking to try to avoid hitting the man, but they were unable to stop in time.
  The man was fatally injured. The victim has not yet been identified.
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• Miami area family welcomes baby with ‘perfect name’ ahead of Irma

  09-09-2017 21:39
  
  Miami-Dade police posted a picture helping even the smallest of Floridians on Saturday.
  
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• 'Something big is coming': At the water's edge before Irma hits

  09-09-2017 21:09
  
  Some Miami residents braved rapidly worsening conditions to get a look at the ocean before the storm hits Florida.
  
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• Sen. Marco Rubio: 'Stay in safe place, watch 'Game of Thrones," don't get killed by tree'

  09-09-2017 21:07
  
  Sen. Marco Rubio said Saturday that the time had come for Floridians to hunker down and ride out the storm in a safe place - and to catch up on "Game of Thrones."
  
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• No. 4 Penn State worried about Panthers, not revenge

  09-09-2017 20:48
  
  The locker rooms in State College will be full of players who weren't born the last time Pitt won at Penn State nearly 30 years ago.
  
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• Paramedic Truck Stolen In Vegas, Stopped In California

  09-09-2017 20:47
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterLAS VEGAS (AP) – Authorities say a woman stole a paramedic truck in Las Vegas and led pursuing police officers on a 50-mile (80-kilometer) freeway chase that reached California.
  Media outlets reported that Clark County firefighters had parked the truck outside a pharmacy on Friday when the truck was stolen. The woman, whose identity wasn’t released, ended the chase on Interstate 15 inside California,apparently realizing officers were going to use tir
  
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• Man Sentenced To 2 Years For Killing 4 Kittens

  09-09-2017 20:28
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterCHESTER, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been sentenced to two years in prison for burning four kittens to death.
  The Herald of Rock Hill reports that 27-year-old Christopher Rainey pleaded guilty Friday to arson and ill treatment of animals. Prosecutors say he poured gasoline on a shed at his family’s home in Great Falls in May to burn it down with five kittens in it. Rainey blamed his use of marijuana, meth and cocaine while not taking his pre
  
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• Steelers Sign DE Stephon Tuitt To Six-Year Extension

  09-09-2017 19:53
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Stephon Tuitt to a six-year/$61 million extension.
  This deal will keep Tuitt under contract through the 2022 season.
  Tuitt started in 14 games last season and recorded 28 tackles and four sacks.
  
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• Soon to be 91, Irma evacuating ahead of her namesake hurricane

  09-09-2017 19:46
  
  This Irma has no plans on being there when the other makes landfall.
  
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• Nearly 65% of Florida stations out of gas in some areas as Irma nears

  09-09-2017 19:36
  
  Gov. Scott's order to "leave now" is being complicated by fuel shortages.
  
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• Strong waves, wind arrive ahead of Irma

  09-09-2017 19:05
  
  Strong winds and rain started on Saturday, ahead of Irma's expected Sunday arrival.
  
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• ​Josh Gad thanks Frozen costar for 'literally saving' his family from Irma

  09-09-2017 19:01
  
  Josh Gad is crediting his Frozen costar Kristen Bell with helping his family stay safe as Hurricane Irma approaches.
  
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• 4 Arrested In Deaths Of 2 Young Girls On Colorado Farm

  09-09-2017 18:50
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNORWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Four people have been arrested in the deaths of two young girls whose bodies were found on a farm in rural southwestern Colorado.
  The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday that the bodies of the girls, who were between the ages of 5 and 10, were found Friday on a farm outside Norwood, about 30 miles (48.2 kilometers) west of the ski resort town of Telluride.
  Sheriff’s spokeswoman Susan Lilly says investigators b
  
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• Structure fire ruled arson

  09-09-2017 18:13
  
  Resident of home put in jail
  
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• Hurricane Irma Weakens To Category 3 Storm With 125 MPH Winds, But Will Likely Regain Strength Before Slamming Florida

  09-09-2017 18:01
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterMIAMI (AP) – Hurricane Irma weakens to Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, but will likely regain strength before slamming Florida.
  (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
  
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• FEMA's "Rumor Control" site addresses Hurricane Irma social media myths

  09-09-2017 17:45
  
  FEMA urges that you share their webpage with friends and family to clear up these rumors and scams.
  
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• House GOP To Test Budget-Balancing Plan In Growing Stalemate

  09-09-2017 17:40
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will return to session for the first time in seven weeks as a lengthening budget stalemate is drawing warnings by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf that he’s out of options to pay bills on time.
  Monday’s session kicks off a week that could include a vote on a plan pushed by a group of House Republicans to cover a $2.2 billion shortfall.
  The plan would divert cash from reserves or off-budge
  
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• Irma drops to Category 3, expected to 'restrengthen' on Florida approach

  09-09-2017 17:07
  
  The deadly, Texas-sized hurricane could hit the Keys and South Florida early Sunday.
  
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• Worker dies putting up shutters for friend ahead of Irma

  09-09-2017 17:06
  
  A man died trying to put up shutters for a friend ahead of Hurricane Irma.
  
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• Woman ordered to trial in stabbing death outside bar

  09-09-2017 16:58
  The Observer-Reporter is excited to announce new digital offerings, including our new e-Edition apps, available for download in the iTunes & Google Play stores.
  
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• Superbubz gets his wish: 6-year-old graduates high school

  09-09-2017 16:43
  
  A 6-year-old who has touched his community got a special treat - a high school graduation.
  
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• Officer Hit In Leg By Birdshot Pellets During Burglary Call

  09-09-2017 16:43
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWHITEHALL, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a police officer was shot in the leg while responding to a burglary call and a suspect has been arrested.
  Officials in Whitehall Township say the officer was injured with birdshot pellets from a shotgun during the 2:40 a.m. Saturday call.
  Mayor Ed Hozza Jr. says the wounded officer was reported in stable condition in the intensive care unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.
  He says both responding officers identif
  
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• Police report reveals Paterno may have known of earlier Sandusky abuse claim

  09-09-2017 16:37
  
  The late Penn State coach allegedly told a former assistant coach that a 2001 claim against Sandusky "was the second complaint of this nature he had received."
  
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• Man files lawsuit, says laptop marriage legal if same-sex marriage allowed

  09-09-2017 16:37
  
  A man has filed a lawsuit to be able to marry his computer, a right he says he has if same-sex marriage is legal.
  
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• 'I'm terrified' - Florida woman describes scene at 'eerily quiet' beach

  09-09-2017 16:33
  
  "I want to keep the memory of what the beach looks like now or how it looked like earlier because I know after this, it's not going to look that way."
  
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• The Latest: Florida Governor Warns Of Inundating Storm Surge

  09-09-2017 16:19
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter(AP) — Florida’s governor is warning residents that storm surge of up to 12 feet in places will inundate houses.
  Gov. Rick Scott urged anyone living in an evacuation zone in southwest Florida to leave by noon Saturday as the threat of Hurricane Irma has shifted west.
  He says the storm is “going to go faster than you are.”
  Scott said 25,000 people in Florida have already lost electricity as Irma’s outer bands have begun hitting the s
  
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• Hurricane Jose weakens some but remains dangerous Category 4 storm

  09-09-2017 16:01
  
  The northern Leeward Island brace for their second major hurricane in four days.
  
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• Ohio Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Tranquilizer-Laced Heroin

  09-09-2017 15:37
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterCINCINNATI (AP) – An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to dealing heroin laced with a drug so powerful it’s used to tranquilize elephants.
  The government says Phillip Watkins of Cincinnati pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to distribute heroin laced with carfentanil.
  Prosecutors say the 32-year-old Watkins also pleaded guilty to attempting to murder a witness he believed was going to testify against him at trial.
  A charge of selling drugs that led to a
  
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• What you need to know about Hurricane Irma on Saturday

  09-09-2017 15:32
  
  Here's what you need to know about Hurricane Irma on Saturday.
  
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• Obituary: Bob Vavro Sr. | Longtime Hazelwood barber advocated for neighborhood

  09-09-2017 15:30 via post-gazette.com
  Bob Vavro might well be the only Pittsburgh barber to be nominated for a state position by the governor, have a garden named after him in a resolution signed by the mayor, earn acceptance into the National Barber Hall of Fame — yes, there really is one — and annually ski the Alps right into his late 80s.
  
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• Man walking on tracks killed by train in Leetsdale

  09-09-2017 15:21 via post-gazette.com
  An unidentified man was killed when a westbound Norfolk Southern train struck him as he walked on train tracks in Leetsdale at 1:20 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Democrats On Rise After Cutting Funding Deal With Trump

  09-09-2017 15:21
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWASHINGTON (AP) – Congressional Democrats are getting a boost after months of playing political defense. And they have President Donald Trump in part to thank for it.
  Democratic leaders in the House and Senate cut a deal with Trump to provide hurricane relief, money to keep the government open, and increase the debt limit for the next few months. Although the deal undermines Republicans, it could portend an era of broad bipartisan cooperation.
  For the mome
  
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• Fan Essentials: Which Team Will Have The Most Formidable Offense?

  09-09-2017 15:00
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  Last year, the Atlanta Falcons offense ran roughshod over the league en route to an appearance in Super Bowl LI. It seemed even in the big game to be unstoppable as they jumped out to a 28-3 lead before the Patriots staged a comeback for the ages to win in overtime.
  Heading into this season, the Falcons have most of those same guys back, but they did lose their offensive coordinator in Kyle Shanahan, who is now the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Will that knock the Falcons of
  
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• How an alligator farm is preparing for Hurricane Irma

  09-09-2017 14:59
  
  Measures include lowering water levels, snakes in pillow cases and storks in public bathrooms.
  
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• The Latest: Forecasters Say Irma Now Aimed At Keys, Tampa

  09-09-2017 14:54
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter(AP) — The National Hurricane Center says the eye of powerful Hurricane Irma is expected to hit southwest Florida and Tampa sometime Sunday, but the entire state will feel the storm’s effects.
  Hurricane Center spokesman and meteorologist Dennis Feltgen said Saturday that while Miami won’t get the core of Irma it will still get life-threatening hurricane conditions.
  The Category 4 storm pounded Cuba early Saturday with maximum sustained winds of
  
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• Cuba weakens Irma but 'restrengthening' expected on Florida approach

  09-09-2017 14:24
  
  The deadly hurricane could hit the Keys and South Florida as a Category 5 storm early Sunday.
  
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• 4 Men Plead Guilty In Fraud Scheme Using India Phone Centers

  09-09-2017 13:58
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterHOUSTON (AP) – Four men have pleaded guilty to participating in a fraud and money laundering scheme that used a network of call centers in India.
  Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez in Houston says individuals at call centers in Ahmedabad, India, impersonated Internal Revenue Service and immigration authorities and threatened victims around the U.S. to use gift cards or wire money to make payments they contended were owed to the government.
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• Inked in: 25th Meeting of the Marked brings tattoo afficionados to Monroeville

  09-09-2017 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  Lying face-down on a table Friday, shirt off, red-faced and wincing, Brian Rankin was in midst of what a bald man standing over him wearing a pair of surgical gloves joked was “the biggest regret he could possibly have.”
  
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• Trump Signs Aid And Debt Bill Over Some GOP Objections

  09-09-2017 13:12
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWASHINGTON (AP) – Disaster aid is getting a $15.3 billion boost under a bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump.
  But dozens of conservative House Republicans are fuming over the measure because it increases the debt ceiling and funds the government for the next few months without offsetting cuts to spending. When the House passed the bill 319-90 on Friday, all 90 opposing votes came from the president’s own party.
  In a c
  
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