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• Giant Eagle announces recall of breaded shrimp

  21-10-2017 23:47
  
  Voluntary recall is due to an undeclared egg allergen
  
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• Man Steals Ambulance With Patient, Medic Onboard

  21-10-2017 23:09
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterDAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Police say a man has been arrested in southwest Ohio after stealing an ambulance with a patient and a medic in the back.
  The Dayton Daily News reports that police say a 44-year-old man stole the Dayton Fire Department rescue squad during a call Friday night. Keys were left in the ignition of the ambulance, allowing him to drive off.
  Police finally stopped the ambulance after it traveled more than a mile.
  The man was booked into Montgome
  
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• Fox reportedly gave Bill O'Reilly big contract after $32 million settlement

  21-10-2017 22:53
  
  In an interview, O'Reilly told The Times that "I never mistreated anyone" and "this is crap."
  
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• Popular burger chain stands up to bullying with hidden camera ad

  21-10-2017 22:50
  
  "Getting caught up in bullying is so easy, because you're just glad you're not being bullied."
  
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• 9 juveniles injured in Westmoreland County crash

  21-10-2017 22:37
  
  Crash happened along Dutchman Run Road in Lower Burrell
  
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• 19-year-old reported missing in Fayette County

  21-10-2017 22:31
  
  Katie Falls was reported missing by her mother
  
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• Victims of California Sulphur Fire tell terrifying story of survival

  21-10-2017 22:20
  
  "We didn't even know if we were gonna make it off. We were surrounded by fire."
  
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• Hall Breaks Record As Pitt Beats Duke 24-17

  21-10-2017 22:08
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterDURHAM, N.C. (AP) – Darrin Hall rushed for career highs of 254 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 4-yard score with 10:48 to play, and Pittsburgh upset Duke 24-17 on Saturday.
  Hall broke a century-old school record with his 92-yard touchdown run that came 18 seconds after Duke took a double-digit lead, and also scored on an early 79-yard run for the Panthers (3-5, 1-3 Atlantic Coast Conference).
  The touchdown underdogs had lost five of six
  
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• Nine injured in single-vehicle crash in Lower Burrell

  21-10-2017 21:40 via post-gazette.com
  Nine people were injured, five of them apparently children, in a one-vehicle accident in Lower Burrell Saturday afternoon.
  
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• 'You've got to rise above it': Las Vegas shooting victim leaves behind meaningful legacy

  21-10-2017 21:36
  
  "He will be so missed and remembered...he went through life and enjoyed it to the fullest...If you don't have fun, what's the point of living?"
  
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• Funeral held for soldier at center of Trump-congresswoman feud

  21-10-2017 21:06
  
  Sgt. La David Johnson was one of four U.S. troops killed in Niger in an ambush by militants linked to the Islamic State group.
  
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• Homecoming queen keeps kicking her team to victory

  21-10-2017 20:59
  
  When the crown comes off, the helmet goes on.
  
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• Trump To Allow Release Of JFK Files

  21-10-2017 20:55
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he doesn’t plan to block the scheduled release of thousands of never publicly seen government documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
  Trump says in a tweet that “Subject to the receipt of further information, I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK FILES to be opened.”
  The National Archives has until next Thursday to disclose the rema
  
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• Brentwood Teacher Under Investigation For Social Media Post

  21-10-2017 20:14
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterBRENTWOOD (KDKA) — A teacher in the Brentwood School District is under investigation for a post she made on Facebook.The district said that nearly 60 students at Moore Elementary were either kept home, or picked up early because of what was posted.
  Students were kept inside during recess, and borough authorities were notified.
  Brentwood Borough School District released a statement following the post.
  (Photo Credit: Brentwood School District)
  The investigat
  
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• Substitute teacher fired after using duct tape to quiet students

  21-10-2017 19:43
  
  A student says his classmates needed ice packs for their mouths after the teacher's discipline.
  
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• Teens questioned after rock thrown from overpass kills man

  21-10-2017 19:22
  
  A 32-year-old father was killed when a baseball-sized rock smashed through the windshield of a vehicle he was in as a passenger.
  
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• Woman Who Trespassed At Walmart Says Cake Was ‘Too Good To Stay Away’

  21-10-2017 19:09
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterUNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Stephanie Datsko, 34, of Uniontown was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing earlier this month.
  Police say Datsko entered the Walmart in South Union Township after being given a no trespass order.
  “The cake Walmart sells is too good to stay away,” Datsko said.
  
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• Hot air balloon unexpectedly hits church steeple in Greene County

  21-10-2017 18:59
  
  No reports of injuries
  
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• All former US presidents to appear at hurricane relief concert; Trump sending his thanks

  21-10-2017 18:44
  
  The members of the exclusive ex-presidents club will drop politics for the night, and the current commander-in-chief is expected to express his gratitude.
  
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• Man Arrested After Multiple PFA Violations And Domestic Disputes

  21-10-2017 18:38
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterARNOLD CITY (KDKA) — A man was arrested by authorities in Westmoreland Co. Saturday after multiple PFA violations and domestic disputes.
  Police say Cjay Antoine Wilson was accused of sending texts and Facebook messages to the victim, showing up at her house at 3:00 a.m. where he was found looking into her residence.
  Wilson was found Saturday morning at a house in New Kensington and was taken into custody.
  Arnold City Police Department had four warrants for
  
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• At least 54 Egyptian police killed in ambush, say officials

  21-10-2017 18:19
  
  A raid on a hideout became one of the single deadliest attacks by militants against Egyptian security forces in recent years.
  
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• Woman Reported Missing In Uniontown Found Safe

  21-10-2017 17:51
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterUNIONTOWN (KDKA) — Kaitlynn Alexus Falls, 19, of Coolspring Street in Uniontown was reported missing Thursday by her mother.
  Falls was found at approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday and is reported to be safe and back in contact with her family members.
  
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• Woman Reported Missing In Uniontown

  21-10-2017 17:51
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterUNIONTOWN (KDKA) — Kaitlynn Alexus Falls, 19, of Coolspring Street in Uniontown was reported missing Thursday by her mother.
  She was last seen wearing a black tank top, gray jogging pants and flip flops.
  State Police are advising anyone with information to contact 724-439-7111.
  
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• Nets' national anthem singer kneels to finish performance

  21-10-2017 17:25
  
  Justine Skye acknowledged she probably won't be invited to sing the anthem again, but she wanted to let her voice be heard.
  
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• Hot air balloon crashes at Greene County church

  21-10-2017 17:22
  
  No reports of injuries
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland County

  21-10-2017 17:04 via post-gazette.com
  A Westmoreland County man was killed early Friday when the motorcycle he was driving in Mount Pleasant Township crossed the center lane and was struck head-on by an oncoming car.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Week 7 Injury Report: OT Marcus Gilbert Is Doubtful For The Game Against Bengals, DE Stephon Tuitt Has Been Ruled Out Against Bengals

  21-10-2017 17:00
  By Daniel Benjamin
  The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line hasn’t played up to its potential this year—at least until this past week against Kansas City. Some of that had to do with injuries to key personnel. The Steelers’ entire starting offensive line has not played two full games together as right tackle Marcus Gilbert has missed three games and Ramon Foster has been forced to sit out a week.
  And it looks like the offensive line will be without one starter for their We
  
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• Trump says he'll allow classified JFK assassination files to be opened

  21-10-2017 16:40
  
  Unless he receives "further information," the president will allow the long-blocked files to be opened.
  
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• Head of marble Virgin Mary statue used to break into church

  21-10-2017 16:27
  
  The vandal also tore down a giant wooden rosary and ripped pages from a Bible at the place of worship in Milwaukee.
  
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• Looking for an adventure, consider a trip in an RV

  21-10-2017 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  Not everyone is enamored with the wonders of a Winnebago, but for those with time and a taste for adventure, consider a trip in an RV.  
  
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• Spacewalking astronaut copes with frayed tether, bad jetpack

  21-10-2017 15:52
  
  Things didn't go exactly as planned in the spacewalk 250 miles above solid ground.
  
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• 22-year-old man killed in Mount Pleasant motorcycle crash

  21-10-2017 14:51
  
  Two people in other vehicle were treated for minor injuries
  
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• Weekend Warm Up

  21-10-2017 14:24
  
  Summer-like Warmth for the Weekend
  
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• Fake Navy SEAL who appeared on TV 'ashamed' after bogus claims come to light

  21-10-2017 14:08
  
  A major cable news network was forced to issue a correction for the story seen by millions.
  
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• Dodgers hero says his mom watched him go to World Series on a TV run by a generator

  21-10-2017 13:07
  
  Kiké Hernandez hopes he's giving his fellow Puerto Ricans "something for them to cheer about."
  
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• Neighbors disturbed by naked Halloween doll display

  21-10-2017 12:30
  
  "My grandkids say, 'Why would you hang babies from a tree? That's not Halloween!'"
  
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• Students at Texas high school disciplined for racially charged Snapchat post

  21-10-2017 11:49
  
  The post included the caption: "All my brothers n sisters of African descent. Now is the day to prove yourself. Let these Twitter fingers turn into trigger fingers."
  
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• Man arrested after dragging injured dog down driveway, police say

  21-10-2017 10:16
  
  “It's extremely disappointing to see this type of violence perpetrated on an animal, especially a domesticated pet."
  
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• Window washers dress as superheroes to cheer up sick kids

  21-10-2017 09:46
  
  "They're going through a hard time, so it's nice to help them find some joy in their life."
  
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• 'God, it breaks my heart:' Cop moved to tears after DWI stop

  21-10-2017 08:25
  
  Dash cam video paints a picture of night out gone wrong for a woman barreling down the freeway at 96 mph with her young niece in the car.
  
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• 70-year-old runs marathons around the world

  21-10-2017 08:04
  
  Chau Smith started running at age 46. She said she did not like it at first.
  
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• Furry Tails: Delight & Sylve Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  21-10-2017 07:38
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________
  Delight
  Animal Friends
  Delight is looking for a kind
  
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• You say 'potato,' one school says 'record breaker.'

  21-10-2017 06:46
  
  One school in South Carolina says their 13-pound sweet potato is the largest in the state's history.
  
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• October 20, 2017A small church is trying to make a big difference in...

  21-10-2017 06:46
  Pastor Mike Matthews of First Baptist Church of Claysville and Heather Filby-Salazar, ministry coordinator, discuss the church's new ministry, Sarah's Blessing.
  
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• Operation Football: Trinity at Greensburg-Salem highlights

  21-10-2017 05:53
  
  FINAL: Trinity 42, Greensburg-Salem 14
  
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• Operation Football: Mapletown at Jeanette highlights

  21-10-2017 05:52
  
  FINAL: Jeannette 47, Mapletown 0
  
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• Operation Football: South Park at Elizabeth Forward highlights

  21-10-2017 05:51
  
  FINAL: South Park 18, Elizabeth Forward 14
  
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• Operation Football: Washington at Burgettstown highlights

  21-10-2017 05:50
  
  FINAL: Washington 33, Burgettstown 0
  
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• Juvenile charged in death of 15-year-old boy found shot in Duquesne

  21-10-2017 05:48
  
  A juvenile has been charged in the death of the 15-year-old boy shot dead in Duquesne.
  
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• Operation Football: Belle Vernon at West Mifflin highlights

  21-10-2017 05:41
  
  FINAL: Belle Vernon 35, West Mifflin 7
  
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