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• School Bus Driver A Reluctant Hero After Performing CPR On Student Who Passed Out

  03-11-2017 23:55
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNATRONA HEIGHTS (KDKA) — A school bus driver’s fast actions saved a Highlands High School student’s life.
  Harry Mangol says he just loves his job as a bus driver.
  “The kids all call me Mr. Harry,” says Mangol.
  He’s been driving school buses ever since he retired as a police office and state constable. But on Thursday morning, during his usual morning bus route, his training as a first responder was tested.
  “Opened up the
  
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• D.C. students, school administration push back against posters aimed at encouraging ‘racial divide’

  03-11-2017 23:47
  
  Montgomery Blair's principal believes the "it's okay to be white" poster could be part of a national campaign to create racial tension.
  
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• Fierce Fashion Trends: What’s Hot In Women’s Lingerie & Sleepwear

  03-11-2017 23:45
  By Lori Melton
  You can count on Victoria’s Secret to keep you on the forefront of what’s soft, sexy, and currently trendy in lingerie and sleepwear. Some of the newest styles and hottest fashion trends will be seen on the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway. Here’s a look at some stunning new arrivals that serve up a perfect blend of sexy, beautiful style.
  VelvetVelvet is trending right now and Victoria’s Secret is serving up a luscious line of velvet lingeri
  
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• What To Expect From The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2017

  03-11-2017 23:40
  By Lori Melton
  It’s almost time for this year’s group of glamorous, glittering Angels to walk the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Find out what to expect from this year’s show including the location, which models are walking, who’s performing, what costumes will be featured and more in this comprehensive rundown of everything that’s happening at fashion’s most exciting entertainment extravaganza.
  When, Where, and How to Watch
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• Chicago Cubs send Houston Astros a congratulatory surprise for winning World Series

  03-11-2017 23:38
  
  From one World Series champion to another.
  
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• Pulse Point App Alerts Nearby Citizens To Cardiac Arrest Patients In Need Of Aid

  03-11-2017 23:34
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It could happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time – cardiac arrest.
  “Ninety out of 100 people who have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, will not survive to leave a hospital eventually,” said Dr. David Salcido, a resuscitation specialist. “So the paramedics will come and treat you, take you to a hospital, 90 out of 100 of those people will not survive.”
  Salcido and emergency medicine physician, Dr. Lenn
  
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• Family reunites with dog rescued from Puerto Rico

  03-11-2017 23:32
  
  Many families who fled Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria had to leave their pets on the island, but planes have brought hundreds of pets to the continental U.S.
  
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• Contractor Who Ripped Off Elderly Widow, Mother-To-Be Turns Himself In

  03-11-2017 23:25
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  IRWIN (KDKA) — A contractor who ripped off multiple people, including an elderly widow and a mother-to-be, turned himself in to police Friday.
  At Taylor Golden’s home in Irwin, the front porch is lying on its side, and a huge trench is pouring water into her basement and garage.
  “[He] took $2,000, left me in, like, $10,000 in damages,” Golden said. “Trying to get the rest of it done before I have a baby.”
  Golden hired Daniel
  
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• Las Vegas fire officials release tapes from mass shooting

  03-11-2017 23:16
  
  Las Vegas fire officials have released radio dispatches that shed light on the chaotic scene of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
  
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• 37-year-old woman fatally shot at Uniontown apartment community

  03-11-2017 23:02
  
  A fatal shooting at Bierer Wood Acres is under investigation by state police in Uniontown.
  
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• Gun misfires when man tries to shoot relative

  03-11-2017 23:00
  
  Paul Reed, 56, was arrested.
  
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• Police: Gun Jams When Assault Suspect Points It At Victim’s Chest

  03-11-2017 22:52
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  ROSTRAVER (KDKA) — A man is lucky to be alive after police say he was attacked in Westmoreland County by the owner of an auto repair business whose gun jammed during the alleged assault.
  Yellow police tape still hangs on the front of Reed’s Garage along State Route 906 in Belle Vernon.
  It’s where investigators say 56-year-old Paul Reed, the business owner, and another man, identified as Michael Nutt, got into an argument. Authorities say Reed
  
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• More than 400 absentee ballots in Monessen mayoral race called invalid

  03-11-2017 22:50
  
  More than 400 absentee ballots in Monessen mayoral race called invalid
  
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• Cleveland judge rules police group transit fare checks unconstitutional

  03-11-2017 22:27 via post-gazette.com
  It isn’t often Pittsburghers look to Cleveland for help, but in their fight against Port Authority’s proposal to use armed police officers to enforce fare payment, the Don’t Criminalize Transit Riders campaign will take what it can get.
  
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• 3 Kids Found Living In Deplorable Conditions, Mother Charged

  03-11-2017 22:24
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – A woman is facing charges after police found three children living in deplorable conditions in her home in McKeesport.
  Police went to a home on Banker Street to try to arrest Tiffany Gall. It’s unclear why police wanted to take her into custody, but she’s facing charges of child endangerment, recklessly endangering another person and theft by deception in other cases.
  When police went inside the home to try to find Gall, wh
  
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• Psychic convicted of scamming customers out of millions arrested...again

  03-11-2017 22:08
  
  A self-proclaimed psychic has been arrested in the state of Washington for allegedly taking more than $50,000 from a woman for "spiritual cleansing."
  
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• Man's second homicide trial in 2012 Beltzhoover slaying again ends with hung jury

  03-11-2017 22:00 via post-gazette.com
  For the second time, the homicide trial of an Allentown man has ended with a hung jury. 
  
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• Bridgeville Officer, Fallen Canonsburg Officer Among Those Honored At Law Enforcement Awards

  03-11-2017 21:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In extraordinary circumstances, the men and women who serve in law enforcement do extraordinary things.
  The John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon on Friday honored eighteen officers for their heroism in the line of duty.
  Bridgeville Borough Police Officer Matthew Haley responded to a 911 call on Dec. 6, 2016. A tree was the only thing stopping a car from plunging over the hillside.
  “The problem was, it was filled with smoke.
  
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• 676 more JFK assassination records released

  03-11-2017 21:50
  
  The National Archives is releasing another 553 government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks

  03-11-2017 21:36
  Charlotte Hornets @ San Antonio SpursFriday, November 3, 8:30 ET
  SAN ANTONIO -3
  The Spurs have lost four straight while the Hornets have won three in a row. But this is a matchup San Antonio has dominated, winning nine of the past 10. And I don’t see the Spurs losing to a Charlotte team missing its best player. Lay the small number.
  SportsLine Expert: Larry Hartstein (16-9-1 in last 26 NBA ATS picks)
  South Carolina Gamecocks @ Georgia BulldogsSaturday, November 4, 3:30 ET
  SOUTH CAROLINA +2
  
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• November no stranger to severe weather

  03-11-2017 21:36
  
  Here are the tornado risks that different states could face this month and winter.
  
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• Bus driver heralded as 'hero' after saving student who stopped breathing

  03-11-2017 21:31
  
  Luckily Harry Mangol knew how to perform CPR
  
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• Roommate of Pitt student killed in October speaks out about her death

  03-11-2017 21:24
  
  “I called my mom immediately after that and I said Mom, he killed her. And she knew who I was talking about,” said Brandner.
  
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• NYPD says it is building rape case against Harvey Weinstein

  03-11-2017 21:21
  
  According to authorities, they are gathering evidence for a possible arrest.
  
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• Police Tweet Beer Costume Photo To Deter Underage Halloween Partiers

  03-11-2017 21:16
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  UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) – Police in Pennsylvania tweeted a photo of a Halloween beer can costume to make underage revelers think officers would be staked out in disguises at parties.
  Upper Darby police sent out a series of tweets Tuesday after they found out about underage parties planned for the holiday. They said they know teenagers keep tabs on their social media accounts, so they were hoping the tweets would scare some of them away from the parties.
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• Pittsburgh-Area Lawmaker Connected To Illegal Gambling Machine Operation To Resign

  03-11-2017 21:11
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A state lawmaker from the Pittsburgh area is stepping down next week, on the day he’s scheduled to be sentenced for his role in an illegal gambling machine operation.
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Friday that seven-term Rep. Marc Gergely submitted a resignation letter to the House speaker. It takes effect Monday.
  The 48-year-old Democrat’s letter didn’t elaborate on his plan to quit the chamber.
  His resignation i
  
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• CBS Sports’ Dan Fouts On Week 9 Broncos-Eagles Matchup, More

  03-11-2017 21:03
  By Matt Citak
  This week’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles features two teams trending in very different directions. The Eagles are currently the hottest team in the National Football League, winners of six straight games, and the owners of the league’s best record (7-1) and point differential (+76). Philadelphia’s second-year quarterback Carson Wentz has put himself in the MVP discussion halfway through the season. The 24-year-old QB has completed 61.
  
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• Woman Killed In Shooting Near Uniontown Hospital

  03-11-2017 21:02
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  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — A woman was killed in a shooting at a housing complex near Uniontown Hospital on Friday afternoon.
  The shooting happened at the Bierer Wood Acres housing complex.MORE UNIONTOWN SHOOTING:Woman shot and killed; suspect in custody.State Police investigating.
  — Ralph Iannotti (@IannottiRalph) November 3, 2017
  According to police sources, a woman was fatally shot, and the suspect is in custody.
  Further details have not yet been release
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of Woman Near Uniontown Hospital

  03-11-2017 21:02
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  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — Police have made an arrest after a woman was killed in a shooting at a housing complex near Uniontown Hospital on Friday afternoon.
  State police were called to the Bierer Wood Acres housing complex in South Union Township after 911 started getting calls of shots fired.
  The crime scene was secured while state police investigators looked for possible physical evidence, and reconstructed the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
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• Pirates Exercise Club Option On McCutchen For 2018

  03-11-2017 20:58
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterThe Pittsburgh Pirates announced roster moves Friday including exercising the club option for outfielder Andrew McCutchen during the 2018 season.The Pirates have exercised the club option for the 2018 season on outfielder Andrew McCutchen. pic.twitter.com/5NCBVArKzs
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  In 2017, Andrew McCutchen had 570 at-bats with 94 runs, 159 hits, 28 home runs, 88 RBI’s and a .279 batting a
  
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• The #Pirates exercise 2018 option on Andrew McCutchen

  03-11-2017 20:31
  
  The Pirates have exercised their club option on outfielder Andrew McCutchen for the 2018 season.
  
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• 9-Year-Old With Cancer Wants Cards For His Last Christmas

  03-11-2017 20:27
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  (CNN) — Nine-year-old Jacob Thompson is your average kid. His obsessions include Minecraft and Legos, and he’s a huge “Star Wars” fan.
  He’s also a photographer, singer and comedian, according to his stepmother, Tara Artinyan. And most of all, he really, really loves penguins.
  But Jacob has Stage 4 high-risk Neuroblastoma, and doctors told his family in early October he probably only had a month to live.
  So they’ll celebrate C
  
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• ​UPMC reveals $2 billion plan for three all-new specialty hospitals in Pittsburgh

  03-11-2017 20:25
  
  UPMC has revealed a five-year, $2 billion investment to build three new "digitally based specialty hospitals" adjacent to three of its existing facilities.
  
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• 'The Hidden Light of Northern Fires' author speaks at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

  03-11-2017 20:24 via post-gazette.com
  Author Daren Wang will do a reading from his book, “The Hidden Light of Northern Fires,” Saturday at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty, at 7 p.m. 
  
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• Mom who went viral for 'dragging' her child speaks out

  03-11-2017 20:22
  
  This is her side of the story.
  
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• Man charged with homicide in connection with death of Pitt student back in Pittsburgh

  03-11-2017 20:22
  
  Matthew Darby is being held at the Allegheny County Jail.
  
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• Reports: NFL owners to be deposed in Kaepernick collusion case

  03-11-2017 20:17
  
  Prominent owners, including Dallas' Jerry Jones and New England's Bob Kraft, are being asked to turn over their cellphone and email records, as well.
  
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• College ends season for soccer team over 'offensive and racist' costume

  03-11-2017 20:15
  
  One black student said "your intent was to be funny, but your impact hurt."
  
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• U.S. report: 'No convincing' explanation for climate change other than humans

  03-11-2017 20:14
  
  The Fourth National Climate Assessment contradicts much of the White House's attitude toward climate change.
  
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• Fans celebrate World Series champion Astros with parade in downtown Houston

  03-11-2017 20:03
  
  Astros fans are lining up along streets in downtown Houston for a parade to honor the World Series champions.
  
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• Washington County woman given 5 years in federal prison for drug OD case

  03-11-2017 20:01 via post-gazette.com
  A woman with a violent past was sentenced Friday to five years in federal prison for hurting an addict with her drug dealing.
  
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• State Rep. Marc Gergely submits resignation in advance of sentencing

  03-11-2017 20:00 via post-gazette.com
  HARRISBURG — State Rep. Marc Gergely has submitted his resignation effective Monday — the same day he was previously scheduled to be sentenced in connection with an illegal gambling ring.
  
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• 3 House Republicans call for Mueller to resign

  03-11-2017 19:49
  
  Mueller's team on Monday indicted ex-Trump campaign officials Paul Manafort and Rick Gates.
  
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• Operation Football Roll Call: Here are the playoff games we're covering tonight

  03-11-2017 19:37
  
  Friday night marks the start of the WPIAL high school football playoffs throughout Western Pennsylvania. Here is a list of games that WTAE will be covering.
  
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• Former NFL star offers free fitness in Pittsburgh

  03-11-2017 19:33
  
  "It makes me feel like I'm saving someone's life who didn't know how to save their own life."
  
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• Medical marijuana in Pennsylvania: More than 1,000 people sign up on program's first day

  03-11-2017 19:23
  
  A lot of Pennsylvanians are applying to get medical marijuana.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Major announcement expected from UPMC

  03-11-2017 19:18 via post-gazette.com
  UPMC is planning a major announcement at 2 p.m. Friday. You can watch the press conference on the Post-Gazette’s Facebook Live:
  
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• UPMC to invest $2 billion to create 3 new specialty hospitals in Pittsburgh

  03-11-2017 19:13 via post-gazette.com
  Health system giant UPMC said on Friday that it will spend $2 billion to build three specialty hospitals, bringing to $3 billion the total sum earmarked for new health care expenditures in Western Pennsylvania over the next five years.
  
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• UPMC To Build 3 New Specialty Hospitals With $2B Investment

  03-11-2017 19:10
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three new specialty hospitals will be built on UPMC campuses in Pittsburgh in the coming years, backed by a $2 billion investment.
  UPMC announced the plans for the new hospitals Friday.The new hospitals include:the Vision and Rehabilitation Hospital on the UPMC Mercy campus; the Hillman Cancer Hospital on the UPMC Shadyside campus, and the Heart and Transplant Hospital on the UPMC Presbyterian campus.
  The UPMC Vision and Rehabilitation
  
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• Key homicide witness wanted to kill accused killer himself

  03-11-2017 19:06 via post-gazette.com
  The witness stood before the district judge, glowering at the defendant.
  
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