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• 8th-grader suspended after doing 'the right thing' with knife he brought to school

  11-09-2017 23:57
  
  Father says son shouldn't be punished for turning himself in
  
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• Church group meets to sing and pray during Irma

  11-09-2017 23:54
  
  Families is Tampa gathered for an impromptu church service as Hurricane Irma passed through Florida Sunday.
  
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• Officials: Port Authority Would Lose Millions Under State Budget Proposal

  11-09-2017 23:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority officials are sounding the alarm about a proposal that would strip the agency of millions of dollars.
  The Port Authority of Allegheny County’s interim chief executive director, David Donahue, warns state lawmakers that a proposal to take millions from a trust fund for mass transit funding to help balance the state budget would be devastating.
  “Under the proposal we would lose $80 million in operating support
  
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• Consultant to Point Park faculty: 'No confidence' vote unwarranted

  11-09-2017 23:35 via post-gazette.com
  Whatever it was, it apparently didn't take long.
  
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• Boy without hands or legs is still the best big brother

  11-09-2017 23:29
  
  He proves that to be the best brother, all you need is love.
  
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• 82-Year-Old Volunteer Receives Special Honor For Helping Zone 2 Police

  11-09-2017 23:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman in the Hill District was honored Monday for her interest in helping police in Zone 2.
  During an award ceremony Monday, several Pittsburgh Police officers were honored for going above and beyond their duties. But they weren’t the only ones getting accolades.
  Maime Lee Powell, 82, has taken a special interest in these officers.
  “I’m a volunteer, so I just go around helping people,” she said.
  She says since
  
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• National Guardsman allegedly threatens to kill Vice President Mike Pence in Pennsylvania

  11-09-2017 23:12
  
  Witnesses allegedly heard him say, 'If someone pays me enough money, I will kill the vice president.'
  
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• New details have emerged around the shocking death of country star Troy Gentry

  11-09-2017 23:11
  
  Troy Gentry died in a helicopter crash last week.
  
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• PA Fish & Boat Commission investigates boat collision on Allegheny River

  11-09-2017 23:10
  
  Fish & Boat Commission investigate why a boat goesout of control on the Allegheny River and hit a houseboat.
  
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• Dairy Queen Owner Defends ‘Politically Incorrect’ Sign

  11-09-2017 23:07
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  KEWASKUM, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin Dairy Queen owner is defending a sign describing his restaurant as “politically incorrect” for its unabashed support for “God and country.”
  The sign at the franchise in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, notifies patrons that staff may say “Merry Christmas,” ”Happy Easter” and “God Bless America” among other things.Owner Kevin Scheunemann tells WDJT-TV he “felt the sign
  
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• Which Rookie Head Coach Will Cause The Biggest Turnaround?

  11-09-2017 23:00
  By Matt Citak
  It’s never easy for a rookie head coach to come in his first season and cause a significant turnaround for his team. In most cases, a change at head coach means the team is coming off a disappointing season, and is probably lacking talent in multiple areas. This year there are five rookie head coaches around the NFL: Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams, Anthony Lynn with the Los Angeles Chargers, Vance Joseph with the Denver Broncos, Sean McDermott with the Buffalo Bills, an
  
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• Locals at a loss on British Virgin Islands, hoping to rebuild with Pittsburghers' help

  11-09-2017 22:57
  
  A Verona woman waited 30 agonizing hours to hear from her husband who was stranded on the British Virgin Islands with their son after Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean.
  
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• Australians Urged To Eat More Kangaroos As Population Booms

  11-09-2017 22:39
  CBS Local — Many people would likely point to the kangaroo as the most recognizable symbol of Australia. Officials in Australia are now making a very odd request regarding the country’s national animal: please eat more of them.
  According to local reports, kangaroos have seen their population boom over the last decade. The number of marsupials on the continent has jumped from 27 million in 2010 to nearly 45 million in 2016. The hopping inhabitants now outnumber humans in Australia by
  
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• Naming Rights For Old Ritter’s Diner Up For Grabs Through Fundraiser

  11-09-2017 22:15
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  IRWIN (KDKA) — The old Ritter’s Diner is in need of some repairs, so the new owners are offering an interesting prize in exchange for donations.
  One of the great honors a person can have is to have a building named after them, whether it be an auditorium, stadium or medical center.
  You have a chance to have something named after you, if you are so interested. It’s a diner.
  It sits, like a ghost from the past, perched on a cement pad next to th
  
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• Weakened Irma still causing hazards, historic flooding

  11-09-2017 22:12
  
  The tropical storm pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds that created hazards for rescuers and flooding that set a record in one city.
  
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• Lightning strike during Hurricane Irma explodes utility pole

  11-09-2017 22:07
  
  Utility pole catches fire after lightning strike during Hurricane Irma
  
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• Greensburg Couple Recalls Close Encounter With Hurricane Irma

  11-09-2017 22:05
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A Westmoreland County couple who was vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands has returned home with a first-hand account of the devastation from Hurricane Irma.
  Jessica and John Poole are back home in Greensburg after what they hoped would have been a relaxing vacation in their favorite spot — the island of St. John, in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  But their vacation was anything but relaxing. Hurricane Irma had other ideas. The coupl
  
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• Community News For The Enfield Edition

  11-09-2017 21:58
  The 2nd annual Addiction Awareness Walk will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield St. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $20.
  
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• Kmart is renaming its 'plus-sized' section 'fabulously sized'

  11-09-2017 21:57
  
  What do you think of this change?
  
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• Supreme Court issues temporary refugee ban order

  11-09-2017 21:51
  
  The high court to blocked a lower court ruling that could have allowed up to 24,000 refugees into the U.S.
  
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• A man is taking his marriage with a computer to state court

  11-09-2017 21:48
  
  Chris Sevier claims same-sex marriage is no different than a man marrying a laptop.
  
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• Allegheny County Police, ME’s Office Collecting For Pets Affected By Hurricanes

  11-09-2017 21:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s not just people who are in need after two major hurricanes caused destruction in the south.
  Pets, some displaced and others just abandoned, are also having a difficult time in Texas and Florida.
  For that reason, the Allegheny County Police Department and Medical Examiner’s Office are teaming up with local animal shelters to collect much-needed pet supplies.
  RELATED STORY: PAART Transports Dozens Of Dogs From Texas Shel
  
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• A 10-year-old broke a world record in long distance running

  11-09-2017 21:45
  
  Andrew Burr broke the world record for the fastest 10-mile ran by a 10-year-old.
  
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• Central Florida viewers capture incredible photos of Hurricane Irma aftermath

  11-09-2017 21:40
  
  Viewers share their experiences after severe weather left its mark on their neighborhoods.
  
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• Officials announce pet supply collection to aid animals in hurricane areas

  11-09-2017 21:37 via post-gazette.com
  A drive to collect supplies for animals displaced or abandoned in areas affected by hurricanes is under way in Allegheny County.
  
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• Port Authority urges Pa. legislators to spare public transit from funding cuts

  11-09-2017 21:32 via post-gazette.com
  Port Authority would have to consider reducing weekday service hours by 20 percent, eliminating half of its 98 routes or stopping all weekend service if a state budget proposal to cut its funding by $80 million is adopted.
  
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• Full video: Vice President Mike Pence speaks at Sept. 11 ceremony at Flight 93 site

  11-09-2017 21:30
  
  Speaking at the annual 9/11 ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Vice President Mike Pence says the passengers of Flight 93 might have saved his life when they stopped a hijacked plane from reaching Washington on Sept. 11, 2001.
  
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• Disney World comes out of Irma with limited damage, plans to reopen Tuesday

  11-09-2017 21:28
  
  It was only the sixth time in the world-famous resort's 45-year history severe weather has forced the theme park to close.
  
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• Play of the Week: Dante Cephas' 1-handed touchdown catch for Penn Hills

  11-09-2017 21:21
  
  Penn Hills High School receiver Dante Cephas is the winner of "Play of the Week" for Week 2 of Operation Football.
  
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• Want to help displaced animals in hurricane areas? Here's what local shelters are collecting

  11-09-2017 21:13
  
  The Allegheny County Police Department & Office of the Medical Examiner are partnering with local shelters and agencies to collect supplies for animals.
  
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• This 10-year-old world-record holder will melt your heart

  11-09-2017 21:13
  
  Andrew Burr, of Northern California, loves running and recently broke the world record for the fastest 10-mile run ever by a 10-year-old.
  
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• Operation Football, Week 2: High school football scores

  11-09-2017 21:00
  
  Final scores of WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League games from Sept. 7-9, 2017
  
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• Petland puppies may have spread infection to humans

  11-09-2017 20:47 via post-gazette.com
  A multi-state outbreak of a human bacterial infection has prompted the Ohio Department of Health and federal health officials to announce an investigation focused on a possible link to puppies sold through the national pet-store chain of Petland.
  
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• CDC: Petland puppies may have spread infection to humans

  11-09-2017 20:47 via post-gazette.com
  The CDC is investigating puppies sold at Petland stores for a possible link between a common human infection from bacteria that healthy dogs and other animals often have in their intestines.
  
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• Pittsburgh's new multicultural unit will help communication — in Arabic, Chinese, Nepali, Spanish and Swahili

  11-09-2017 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh's Public Safety department is angling to strengthen ties — and trust — with refugee and immigrant communities through a multicultural program.
  
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• Pittsburgh's new multicultural unit will help communication — in Arabic, Chinese, Nepalese, Spanish, and Swahili

  11-09-2017 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh's Public Safety department is angling to strengthen ties — and trust — with refugee and immigrant communities through a multicultural program.
  
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• Pittsburgh's new multicultural unit will help communication -- in Arabic, Chinese, Nepalese, Spanish, and Swahili

  11-09-2017 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh is launching a Multicultural Liaison Unit to help relationships between public safety workers and members of the immigrant and refugee communities.
  
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• How many hurricanes can there be at once?

  11-09-2017 20:38
  
  This year we saw three, but what's the upper limit?
  
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• Pennsylvania's vape tax brings in millions, but 100-plus businesses close

  11-09-2017 20:35
  
  Next month will be one year since the tax went into effect. Many businesses have closed, and ones that remain open are hurting.
  
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• 9/11 moving flag tribute in Natrona Heights honors victims on Sept. 11

  11-09-2017 20:19
  
  Runners and walkers are carrying U.S. flags for a mile up and down Broadview Boulevard during the Allegheny Valley 9-11 Moving Flag Tribute on Monday.
  
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• Campus presidents, the DA and victim advocates to attend screening of videos on sexual assault

  11-09-2017 20:18 via post-gazette.com
  Videos featuring 13 area college and university presidents each discussing campus sexual assault will be formally unveiled Monday afternoon during a meeting at the University of Pittsburgh intended to highlight efforts to combat the problem.
  
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• CDC: Multistate Infection Outbreak Linked To Petland Puppies, 2 Pa. Cases Reported

  11-09-2017 20:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that they have traced a multistate outbreak of human Campylobacter infections to puppies sold at Petland pet stores.
  According to the CDC, 39 people in seven states have had confirmed infections or symptoms of Campylobacter, which can be spread through contact with dog feces.
  Twelve of those reported cases were Petland employees. The other 27 cases were people who had recently purchas
  
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• 4 nightly closures of inbound Liberty Tunnel scheduled this week

  11-09-2017 19:42
  
  PennDOT will shut down the Liberty Tunnel inbound to Pittsburgh every night from Monday through Thursday. Here are the work schedules and posted detour routes.
  
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• PHOTOS: Florida ravaged by Hurricane Irma

  11-09-2017 19:39
  
  See the full extent of Hurricane Irma's devastation.
  
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• Irma causing historic flooding in Jacksonville, residents near river told 'get out NOW'

  11-09-2017 19:37
  
  A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds that created hazards for rescuers and flooding that set a record in one city.
  
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• Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court on refugee ban

  11-09-2017 19:35
  
  A recent appellate ruling could take effect as soon as Tuesday and could apply to up to 24,000 refugees.
  
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• Petland puppies likely source of outbreaks in multiple states, including Pennsylvania

  11-09-2017 19:32
  
  Other states involved include Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
  
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• Dunlap: James Franklin’s Words Hit The Mark

  11-09-2017 19:24
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – I think Penn State coach James Franklin can be an over-the-top, runs-his-mouth-a-bit-too-much, talks-a-big-game guy sometimes.
  Then again, a lot of college football coaches — especially successful ones in the current climate — seem to have that sort of quality.
  Truth be told, until this season, Franklin didn’t have the team to match his flapping jaws. But with a 19-point win over Pitt this past weekend (al
  
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• Vice President Mike Pence says Flight 93 passengers might have saved his life on 9/11

  11-09-2017 19:21
  
  Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a Sept. 11 ceremony in Shanksville, Somerset County to remember the 33 passengers and seven crew members killed in the 2001 terror attack on Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.
  
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• Pennsylvania House Returns, With Fight Over $2.2B Unresolved

  11-09-2017 19:14
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Members of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are trickling back into the Capitol for their first session in seven weeks as a two-month budget stalemate shows no signs of ending.
  House Speaker Mike Turzai declined to answer questions Monday morning about the stalemate.
  At issue is how to come up with $2.2 billion to keep state agencies, programs, schools and institutions funded at levels supported overwhelmingly by lawmak
  
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