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• David Cassidy, ‘Partridge Family’ Superstar, In Critical Condition

  18-11-2017 23:45
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  (CNN) — David Cassidy, the wildly popular ’70s heartthrob who shot to fame when he starred and sang in TV’s “The Partridge Family,” is in critical condition with organ failure.
  Cassidy is being treated at a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, area hospital, longtime publicist Jo-Ann Geffen told CNN on Saturday.
  “He is conscious and surrounded by family and friends, nothing is imminent and we are taking it day by day,” Geffen said
  
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• Late goal-line stand lifts Virginia Tech past Pitt 20-14

  18-11-2017 23:40
  
  Late goal-line stand lifts Virginia Tech past Pitt 20-14
  
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• Funeral arrangements for New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw announced

  18-11-2017 23:08
  
  Funeral arrangements for New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw announced
  
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• Months after clashes, free speech rally held in Boston

  18-11-2017 22:23
  
  The rally moved from the Boston Common to the steps of the State House, chanting "USA" and "All Lives Matter."
  
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• Two men arrested in fatal Penn Hills shooting

  18-11-2017 22:18 via post-gazette.com
   
  
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• Man critically injured in Penn Hills shooting

  18-11-2017 22:18 via post-gazette.com
  A man was shot in Penn Hills Saturday shortly before 11:30 a.m., Allegheny County Police report.
  
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• 'Partridge Family' star David Cassidy reportedly in organ failure

  18-11-2017 22:17
  
  A rep for the singer and actor says he is out of an induced coma and surrounded by family.
  
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• Man Wanted In Fatal Stabbing Of Westmoreland County Man Arrested

  18-11-2017 22:02
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A man wanted in connection to the fatal stabbing of a Westmoreland County man has been arrested.
  Pennsylvania State Police say 40-year-old Christopher “CJ” David was found in New Stanton around 11:30 p.m. Friday and taken into custody.
  David was wanted for his role in the death of 50-year-old Matthew Genard, who was found dead at a home in the 100 block of Wineman Lane in Youngwood Borough on Nov. 10.
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• Teen rocks out with KISS front man Gene Simmons

  18-11-2017 21:42
  
  "I got some high-fives and 'good jobs' from other fans. It felt pretty good."
  
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• Major North Hills Road Reopens After Two Months Of Construction

  18-11-2017 21:38
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  SUMMER HILL (KDKA) — A major North Hills road is open again after it was shut down for construction for two months.
  The Department of Public Works announced Saturday that Ivory Avenue between Perry Highway and Nelson Run Road has reopened.
  The stretch of roadway was shut down on Aug. 28 for the $8.3 million 2017 Capital Roads Reconstruction Project, which will cover eight roads throughout Allegheny County.
  The closure cut off a major detour route to the e
  
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• 2 Facing Charges In Penn Hills Homicide

  18-11-2017 21:22
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Two men are facing charges after a man was fatally shot in Penn Hills late Saturday morning.
  Officers and paramedics were sent to a home in the 300 block of Bryant Drive just before 11:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting.
  When responders arrived on the scene, they found a 28-year-old man in the front yard suffering from gunshot wounds.
  He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The victim has not yet been i
  
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• Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of New Kensington Officer Continues

  18-11-2017 20:29
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  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) – The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect who fatally shot a New Kensington Police officer Friday night has been increased to $40,000 as the search continues.
  The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Leishman Avenue in New Kensington 8:15 p.m. Friday.
  According to New Kensington Police Chief Jim Klein, the incident started with a traffic stop. A foot chase followed and sometime during the pursuit, shots were
  
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• Championship Saturday: WPIAL high school football championship games underway at Heinz Field

  18-11-2017 20:05
  
  Champions in four classes of high school football will be crowned on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Heinz Field. Here are the matchups and kickoff times.
  
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• Operation Football: WPIAL high school football championship scores from Heinz Field

  18-11-2017 19:49
  
  Follow real-time scoring updates on high school football games in the WPIAL and Pittsburgh's City League.
  
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• Penn Hills shooting victim found collapsed in yard, critically injured

  18-11-2017 19:46
  
  Calls about shots fired and a victim collapsing in the yard of a home led police to the scene in a residential area of Penn Hills late Saturday morning.
  
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• New Kensington accepting food donations for investigators on the Officer Brian Shaw case

  18-11-2017 19:22
  
  Community members have been eager to lend a hand while investigators search for the killer of New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw. Food and drinks may be dropped off at the local fire department.
  
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• Tax filers in most states claim deduction targeted by GOP plans

  18-11-2017 19:19
  
  The change could alter the bottom lines for millions of taxpayers who itemize.
  
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• Jack-Jack has powers, and 'The Incredibles 2' has a teaser trailer

  18-11-2017 19:14
  
  Here's a first look at the long-awaited superhero sequel.
  
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• Shooter remains at large after New Kensington police officer killed in traffic stop

  18-11-2017 18:55
  
  Officer Brian Shaw, 25, had been with the New Kensington Police Department less than a year. Police say he was fatally shot while pursuing a suspect in a traffic stop.
  
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• LaVar Ball on Trump's role in son's release from China: 'Who?'

  18-11-2017 18:26
  
  The boisterous sports dad downplayed President Trump's part in getting his son and two other UCLA basketball players home after a shoplifting incident.
  
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• New Kensington police officer shot to death during traffic stop; search for suspect continues

  18-11-2017 18:13
  
  Officer Brian Shaw of the New Kensington Police had been with the department less than a year.
  
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• Region mourns loss of rookie officer fatally shot in New Kensington

  18-11-2017 17:59 via post-gazette.com
  New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw, who was fatally shot Friday night, had served as a part-time officer in three other towns before joining the New Kensington police force full time in June.
  
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• Man accidentally shoots wife in church while discussing gun safety, police say

  18-11-2017 17:32
  
  Wayne Reid, 81, was showing his unloaded handgun to other members of the church during a luncheon where the conversation turned to "bringing guns to church and protecting themselves."
  
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• Slippery Rock Coach On Fallen Officer, Former Player: ‘Words Can’t Describe How I Feel’

  18-11-2017 17:07
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterSLIPPERY ROCK (KDKA) – Slippery Rock head football coach Shawn Lutz spoke with KDKA about fallen New Kensington Police Officer, Brian Shaw, who was a former player of his.
  “Words can’t describe how I feel. It’s tragic,” Lutz said. “He was part of our 2011 and 2013 championship teams.”Shaw was the team’s kicker.“He just always said he wanted to be a police officer. He was a hard working guy. He was such a posi
  
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• Fourth suspect arrested in slaying of Youngwood man

  18-11-2017 17:01 via post-gazette.com
  A fourth person wanted in the stabbing death and robbery of a Youngwood man last week is in custody, Pennsylvania State Police report.
  
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• Soggy Saturday, Snowy Sunday

  18-11-2017 16:55
  
  Soaking Rainfall Along With Windy Weather
  
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• Mother: 4 people refused to help after she was shot in California rampage

  18-11-2017 16:55
  
  Tiffany Phommathep thought she was going to die as she frantically drove around asking people for help.
  
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• See 20 years of Earth's season changes in under a minute

  18-11-2017 16:03
  
  A NASA oceanographer says it's like watching planet breathe.
  
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• Russia awaits decision on possible ban from 2018 Winter Olympics

  18-11-2017 15:50
  
  The nation faces a punishment for state-backed doping at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
  
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• Malcolm Young, 'driving force' and co-founder of AC/DC, dies at 64

  18-11-2017 15:13
  
  The rock band announced the death of the guitarist on Saturday, calling him "a perfectionist and a unique man."
  
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• New Kensington Police Department Accepting Food Donations At Fire Department

  18-11-2017 15:11
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNew Kensington (KDKA) – The New Kensington Police Department put out a statement on Facebook thanking everyone for their condolences and saying they would be taking food donations for the family of fallen Officer Brian Shaw and also for the department.
  Food donations will be accepted at 785 4th Avenue, in the New Kensington Fire Department #1, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday.The food donations are going to Officer Shaw’s family and t
  
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• Allegheny County Police Issue Statement On Fallen New Kensington Police Officer

  18-11-2017 14:29
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Police Department put out a statement on the fallen New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw.
  “The Allegheny County Police Department is saddened to learn of the tragic death of Officer Brian Shaw from the City of New Kensington Police Department. Please join the men and women of our department as we offer our condolences and prayers to the family and co-workers of Officer Shaw.Brian was a 2014 graduate of
  
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• Senate's ethics panel could be unusually busy next year

  18-11-2017 14:11
  
  "No one relishes being in a position to pass judgment on others, especially one of their peers," a former chief counsel of the panel says.
  
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• Parents of N.C. boy whose skull was crushed by rotating restaurant wall file lawsuit

  18-11-2017 13:54
  
  The boy was caught in a small space between the wall and window at the Atlanta landmark.
  
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• Leonid meteor shower may have left behind an amazing find

  18-11-2017 13:25
  
  Scientists in Europe are hunting for unique space material after a blazing fireball lit up the night sky in Finland.
  
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• Furry Tails: Checkerboard, Bear & Edward Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  18-11-2017 09:50
  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!_____________________________________________________
  Checkerboard
  Animal Friends
  This sweet cat is Checke
  
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• 8-year-old collects food, coats and money for the homeless

  18-11-2017 08:54
  
  "I just want them to be warm."
  
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• Seen @ Light Up Night in Pittsburgh

  18-11-2017 08:23
  David Newell aka Mr. McFeeley from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" led an impatient crowd in song before the countdown to light the Unity Tree at Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street. The six-story tree was first erected in 1953 outside the Joseph Horne's department store.
  
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• New Kensington police officer shot to death identified as Officer Brian Shaw

  18-11-2017 07:30
  
  Officer Brian Shaw of the New Kensington Police had been with the department less than a year.
  
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• Police officer killed in New Kensington, Westmoreland County identified

  18-11-2017 06:40
  
  Officer Brian Shaw of the New Kensington Police had been with the department less than a year.
  
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• Neighborhood does Halloween again for girl with cancer

  18-11-2017 06:33
  
  While many people are planning for Thanksgiving dinners next week, in one neighborhood it's October 31 all over again.
  
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• VIDEO: Procession leaves hospital after police officer killed in New Kensington

  18-11-2017 06:07
  
  Vehicles from several local police departments joined a procession from Allegheny Valley Hospital to the Westmoreland County Coroner's Office in Greensburg after a police officer was shot in New Kensington on Friday night.
  
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• Pittsburgh police have a new employee named Spirit, donated by a Steeler

  18-11-2017 05:53 via post-gazette.com
  If the Tennessee Titans seemed large to Stephon Tuitt on Thursday night, Spirit, a Shire draught horse, was huge, weighing 1,615 pounds with two more years to grow.
  
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• Holiday Season Kicks Off Downtown With Thousands Of Revelers

  18-11-2017 05:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s holiday season kicked off with thousands of revelers, even more Christmas lights, top performing artists and delightfully mild temperatures.
  The festivities began with tree-lighting ceremonies all over Downtown, including the Allegheny County Courthouse, One Oxford Centre and the corner of Penn and Stanwix, where the Horne’s Christmas Tree has been lit since 1953.
  Comcast Light Up Night 2017 brought in packed c
  
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• Judge says Pittsburgh abortion clinic buffer zone is legal

  18-11-2017 05:43 via post-gazette.com
  A federal judge has upheld a Pittsburgh ordinance establishing a 15-foot “buffer zone” designed to keep abortion protesters away from clinic entrances  -- the latest round in a three-year legal fight.
  
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• ‘Next Generation’ Slot Machines A Hit At Rivers Casino

  18-11-2017 05:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you walk into the Rivers Casino these days, you’re likely to notice some new types of slot machines.
  In fact, they’re hard to miss. You might call them the “next generation” of slots.
  “I can’t believe it, it’s ‘The Simpsons’!” shouted Cindy Graziani from New Castle as she pointed to one of the new machines with giant screens.
  The new slots at the Rivers are huge and in-your
  
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• Know The Score: Nov. 17, 2017

  18-11-2017 05:05
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here! Also, check out our Games of the Week here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  PIAA Class 1A
  First Round
  Bishop Guilfoyle 59, Juniata Valley 13
  Farrell 34, Northern Bedford 19
  FEATURED GAME: Imani Christian Acade
  
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• Wedding dresses offered to first responders, spouses in exchange for one thing

  18-11-2017 04:01
  
  One Connecticut wedding venue is looking to make dreams come true for first responders and their spouses to be.
  
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• Heartbroken parents of slain Pitt student lament PFA system flaws

  18-11-2017 03:49 via post-gazette.com
  Alina Sheykhet left the Zone 4 Pittsburgh police station Oct. 5 frustrated and angry.
  
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• Police officer shot, killed in New Kensington; suspect at large

  18-11-2017 03:36 via post-gazette.com
  A police officer was shot Friday after making a traffic stop in New Kensington, and police were searching for a suspect.
  
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