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• Penguin Chicks To Hatch Soon At National Aviary, Web Cams Will Allow Public To Watch Them Grown

  06-12-2017 23:55
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The African Penguins at the National Aviary are getting ready to host a birthday party, and everyone is invited.
  “We haven’t had chicks in about three years,” says Chris Gaus, of the National Aviary.
  The nesting pair Sidney and Bette produced two eggs in early November. The staff at the Aviary isn’t sure when they were laid, but the first egg was found Nov. 4. M & P Security Solutions just installed a high-d
  
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• Penguin Chicks To Hatch Soon At National Aviary, Web Cams Will Allow Public To Watch Them Grow

  06-12-2017 23:55
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The African Penguins at the National Aviary are getting ready to host a birthday party, and everyone is invited.
  “We haven’t had chicks in about three years,” says Chris Gaus, of the National Aviary.
  The nesting pair Sidney and Bette produced two eggs in early November. The staff at the Aviary isn’t sure when they were laid, but the first egg was found Nov. 4. M & P Security Solutions just installed a high-d
  
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• New blaze erupts in Bel Air area of Los Angeles

  06-12-2017 23:52
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• Steelers safety Mike Mitchell: 'This is a man's game'

  06-12-2017 23:49
  
  "I signed up to play full-speed contact football and we're not doing that."
  
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• Steelers Safety Mike Mitchell Goes On Profanity-Laced Rant About NFL Discipline, Commissioner Roger Goodell

  06-12-2017 23:33
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Coming off a contentious win Monday night in Cincinnati, Steelers safety Mike Mitchell Wednesday went on a profanity-laced rant for over four minutes on the state of NFL on-field and off-field discipline.
  The tirade came in light of news that Bengals safety George Iloka had his one-game suspension for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Steelers receiver Antonio Brown reduced to a just a fine, while another Steelers wideout, Juju Smi
  
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• Steelers Announce Ryan Shazier Has Returned To Pittsburgh

  06-12-2017 23:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Twitter Wednesday that Ryan Shazier has returned to Pittsburgh and is now receiving attention at a UPMC facility.Statement on #Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (Wednesday, Dec. 6): pic.twitter.com/7AVSzXMksr
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 6, 2017
  The Steelers say Shazier will continue tests and evaluations before his medical team provides any further updates on his condition. They also thank
  
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• NFL Extends Commissioner Roger Goodell Through 2024

  06-12-2017 22:52
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNEW YORK (AP) – Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024.
  A memo from the NFL’s compensation committee to team owners and obtained by The Associated Press confirms that Goodell and committee chairman Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, have signed the extension.
  That extension has been a source of controversy because Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones objected to the process. All 32
  
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• Kidsburgh: Crafty Gift Ideas For Your Kids

  06-12-2017 22:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When you go to the store, picking out toys for your kids can be a little overwhelming with so much to choose from.
  Now, just in time for Christmas shopping, some local artists and craftsmen are creating unique gift ideas.
  You’re children are sure to love them, and you’ll like them too, because you’re supporting local artists.
  Kidsburgh has put together a list.For more information, visit these links:
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• Gov. Wolf asks House leaders to demote Daryl Metcalfe for anti-gay talk

  06-12-2017 22:37 via post-gazette.com
  HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday urged Republican House leaders to consider ousting a conservative representative as chairman of a key committee because of “offensive and discriminatory” statements he made about homosexuality the day before.
  
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• Lincoln-Lemington mother charged with breaking infant's ribs

  06-12-2017 22:22 via post-gazette.com
  A 22-year-old Lincoln-Lemington woman is facing five felonies after police believe she broke her 2-month old daughter’s ribs over a period of weeks.
  
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• Eating Cheese Daily May Be Good For You, Study Finds

  06-12-2017 22:19
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  CBS Local — Cheese fans around the world, rejoice! The study you’ve been waiting for has arrived. Researchers have found that eating cheese every day is good for your health and may decrease your chance of developing heart disease.
  The findings, published in December’s European Journal of Nutrition, looked at 15 separate studies that followed over 200,000 people in the U.S. and Europe. Researchers say people who ate large amounts of cheese low
  
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• Snowy Owls Invading Northeast Ohio

  06-12-2017 22:00
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Holy Hedwig! Bird lovers are getting a rare treat in Northeast Ohio.
  Officials say at least 10 snowy owls have been spotted in parts of Northeast Ohio, including some recently seen on the breakwall in downtown Cleveland.Cleveland Metroparks posted some incredible photos of the rare owls.Metroparks says the source of the “huge, rare movement” is likely from a successful nesting year in the Arctic.Metroparks is telling bird lo
  
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• Local Judge To Decide If Raccoons Deserve Protection From Cruelty

  06-12-2017 21:54
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A Pennsylvania judge will decide whether raccoons are protected animals or vermin meant to be disposed.
  Allegheny County officials say 68-year-old William Killgallon has been charged with felony animal cruelty after Pittsburgh police say he admitted to drowning trapped raccoons in a barrel. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Killgallon’s attorney argued Tuesday that his client should not have been charged in the first place.
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• Blue lights being tested in Sheetz bathrooms to deter drug use

  06-12-2017 21:48
  
  Sheetz is testing out blue lighting in the restrooms at its New Kensington location, but the change is not being made for decorative purposes.
  
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• Squirrel Hill man dies from injuries sustained in Murray Towers fire

  06-12-2017 21:45 via post-gazette.com
  A man who was injured and transported from the scene of Tuesday's early-morning fire at the Murray Towers high-rise in Squirrel Hill died later that day of his injuries, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office, which released its findings on Wednesday.
  
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• Pennsylvania announces changes to annual PSSA standardized tests for students

  06-12-2017 21:44
  
  This year's tests will be two days shorter, and won't include as many sections as the exams from previous years. There will also be fewer science questions.
  
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• Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Teenager In Swissvale Park

  06-12-2017 21:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say they have arrested a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Swissvale last May.
  William Smoot, 19, was taken into custody Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. in the Hill District.He was arrested by U.S. Marshals.
  Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County Police
  Smoot is accused in the shooting death of a teenager in Collingwood Park on the morning of May 18. The victim had been shot multiple times and died at the sce
  
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• Former chef builds massive gingerbread village

  06-12-2017 21:13
  
  This 'Gingerbread Man' is building, building, building as fast as he can.
  
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• Do raccoons deserve protection from cruelty? An Allegheny County judge will decide

  06-12-2017 20:39
  
  Protected animals, or vermin that are meant to be disposed? A judge will make the call in an animal cruelty case in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Westmoreland Co. Sheetz Installs Blue Lighting System In Hopes Of Deterring Drug Use

  06-12-2017 20:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One Sheetz store in Westmoreland County has installed a new lighting system in their restrooms in hopes of deterring drug users.
  According to the Tribune Review, the Sheetz on Freeport Street in New Kensington is testing dark blue-colored lights in their bathrooms to keep drug abusers from using opioids.
  It is the only Sheetz with the lighting system. And, officials tell the Trib there are no plans to expand the program.
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• Whistleblower: At inauguration, Flynn texted business partner on nuclear plan

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  The allegations raise new concerns about the extent to which Flynn may have blurred his private and public interests while in the White House.
  
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• Bengals safety George Iloka gets suspension overturned after illegal hit on Steelers Antonio Brown

  06-12-2017 20:28
  
  When the suspension was announced, the NFL said George Iloka had struck a defenseless receiver -- Antonio Brown -- in the head and neck area.
  
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• Best Holiday Markets In Pittsburgh

  06-12-2017 20:00
  By Janelle Sheetz
  Forget about traditional shopping malls this Christmas — whether you’re looking for the perfect decoration for your home or a unique gift for a loved one, holiday markets can offer a fun shopping experience to help get you in the Christmas spirit. Here are some of Pittsburgh’s best, including plenty of markets that are returning for 2017. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even start a new holiday shopping tradition.
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• Dunlap: The Iloka Decision Is Baloney

  06-12-2017 19:41
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — JuJu Smith-Schuster was suspended for a game for wiping out Vontaze Burfict with a borderline block and subsequently standing over him briefly in celebration. I could independently take that decision or leave it — I’m not really in agreement that JuJu did anything suspension worthy, but if the NFL supposes it necessary to put him down a game, so be it. It is what it is. Understandable, I guess.But. And I mean bu
  
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• Being Unemployed Can Be Better For Your Health Than Working, Study Says

  06-12-2017 19:33
  CBS Local — To work or not to work? That is the question being asked by a study claiming that it’s healthier for people to stay unemployed rather than take on an overly stressful job.
  Researchers in Great Britain followed over 1,000 unemployed workers, comparing their cholesterol, blood pressure, and other vital levels to those of people who were in poor working environments. “Job quality cannot be disregarded from the employment success of the unemployed,” University of
  
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• Santa With ‘Naughty’ And ‘Nice’ Tattoos Warned To Tone It Down

  06-12-2017 19:27
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  LANGHORNE, Pa. (AP) – A beloved Santa with “naughty” tattooed on one arm and “nice” tattooed on the other has been asked to tone down his typically goofy poses at a suburban Philadelphia mall, leaving some fans miffed.
  Scott Diethorne is known for silly poses like hanging kids upside down and flashing his “naughty” or “nice” forearms.
  Customers tell Philly.com that when they arrived at the Oxford Valley Mall
  
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• Fruity Pebbles Revealed As Mystery Oreo Cookie Flavor

  06-12-2017 19:26
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  CBS Local — The two-month mystery is officially over. The makers of Oreo cookies have revealed that its secret flavor is “Fruity Pebbles cereal” and one lucky fan is going to be $50,000 richer for correctly guessing the mystery creme filling.
  Oreo, which is made by snacks company Nabisco, launched the mystery flavor contest in October. The cookie maker gave its fans until Nov. 30 to send their guesses to Oreo online or via text message.
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• Despite global pushback, Trump recognizes Jerusalem as capital of Israel

  06-12-2017 19:21
  
  The decision upends decades of U.S. policy, and the Palestinian prime minister said it "destroys the peace process."
  
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• This Christmas-obsessed couple legally changed their names to 'Santa and Merry Christmas Claus'

  06-12-2017 19:20
  
  Every day is a holiday for these two.
  
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• Shaler police blame today's Route 8 accident on motorcyclist's reckless driving

  06-12-2017 19:20 via post-gazette.com
  A motorcyclist crashed and became pinned under an SUV early Wednesday afternoon on Route 8 in Shaler, causing a section of the road to shut down in both directions for a half hour.
  
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• Route 8 in Shaler reopened after accident

  06-12-2017 19:20 via post-gazette.com
  A section of Route 8 in Shaler is reopened Wednesday in both directions near the Shaler Plaza shopping center after a motor vehicle accident earlier this afternoon.
  
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• Fla. educator Scott Fech named new head of school at Winchester Thurston

  06-12-2017 19:19 via post-gazette.com
  Scott Fech, a longtime educator and a current administrator at a Florida college preparatory school, has been named the new head of school at Winchester Thurston effective July 1, 2018. 
  
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• Why declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is so controversial

  06-12-2017 19:18
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump has declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a move that's causing controversy across the world.
  
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• Pittsburgh resident helps press U.S. lawmakers for aging-friendly job policies

  06-12-2017 19:13 via post-gazette.com
  When glaucoma darkened her sight in her late 20s, Lisa Motta made the hard decision to leave her job as an elementary school teacher and raise her two children full-time.
  
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• Grace says it's time to say goodbye to '57 Chevy

  06-12-2017 18:42
  
  She says she drove her Chevy Bel Air off the lot in 1957. Now it's time to sell it.
  
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• Bengals Safety Iloka Has 1-Game Suspension, For Hit To Antonio Brown, Overturned

  06-12-2017 18:42
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  CINCINNATI (AP) – Bengals safety George Iloka had his one-game suspension overturned on appeal Wednesday, leaving him with a $36,464.50 fine for his hit to Antonio Brown’s head on Monday night.
  Iloka and Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster each got a one-game suspension from the NFL in the aftermath of Pittsburgh’s 23-20 win at Paul Brown Stadium. Iloka hit Brown in the head while trying to break up his game-tying touchdown catch.
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• Officer Billy is on patrol

  06-12-2017 18:41
  
  Billy dressed up as a police officer for Halloween and so his dad made arrangements to have his son take part in a traffic stop. It was all caught on camera.
  
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• Bengals safety George Iloka gets suspension overturned after illegal hit on Antonio Brown

  06-12-2017 18:39
  
  When the suspension was announced, the NFL said George Iloka had struck a defenseless receiver -- Antonio Brown -- in the head and neck area.
  
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• Grad students protesting proposed tax legislation at Sen. Toomey's Downtown office

  06-12-2017 18:38 via post-gazette.com
  Graduate student workers from the University of Pittsburgh are protesting Downtown at the offices of Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey as they deliver petition signatures decrying Congressional tax legislation and its impact on higher education.
  
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• Grad students protest proposed tax legislation at Sen. Toomey's Downtown office

  06-12-2017 18:38 via post-gazette.com
  Though they got no closer than an aide, graduate student workers from the University of Pittsburgh say their voices — and 1,000 signatures — conveyed to Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey their displeasure over tax legislation's potential impact on higher education.
  
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• Senators call for Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations

  06-12-2017 18:36
  
  Female members of the Senate say the Minnesota Democrat should step down as the number of accusers continues to grow.
  
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• Raise wages for those who care for disabled, state House panel told

  06-12-2017 18:27 via post-gazette.com
  HARRISBURG — Nearly 20 years ago, Cheryl Dougan's 14-year-old son Renzo suffered a cardiac arrest and severe brain injury.
  
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• UNICEF Says 17 Million Babies At Risk From Toxic Air

  06-12-2017 18:13
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  CBS Local — According to a report, 17 million babies around the world are at serious risk of brain and lung damage because of air pollution. The disturbing findings were published by the United Nation’s agency for child welfare, UNICEF.
  The global humanitarian group says worldwide toxic air levels in some areas are six times higher than recommended limits and that many of those zones were found in South Asia where 12 million at-risk babies live.
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• 1 dead after fire in Squirrel Hill apartment building

  06-12-2017 18:12
  
  The three-alarm fire was reported early Tuesday morning on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill.
  
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• ‘Silence Breakers’ Named Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year

  06-12-2017 17:54
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  NEW YORK (AP) – The “Silence Breakers” have been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year.
  Women have shared their stories about being sexually harassed and assaulted in the wake of revelations about Harvey Weinstein and other high-profile men.
  The announcement was made Wednesday on NBC’s “Today” show, where longtime host Matt Lauer was recently fired amid harassment allegations.
  Time praised those who have given &ldquo
  
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• Man shot by police after allegedly pointed a shotgun at officers in Point Breeze

  06-12-2017 17:51
  
  Incident followed an attempt to pull over the driver in Wilkinsburg
  
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• Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi gets new 7-year contract

  06-12-2017 17:47
  
  Pat Narduzzi is "fully dedicated to building a national-caliber program the right way, on and off the field," Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke said.
  
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• Week 14 NFL Picks: Vikings Stay Hot, Pick Up Third Road Victory In As Many Weeks

  06-12-2017 17:38
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  Entering the 2017 season, Case Keenum was comfortably ensconced in the role that people expect of him: backup quarterback. Then, Vikings starter Sam Bradford injured his knee in the team’s Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints and suddenly, Keenum found himself thrust into the starting lineup for the second time in as many years. That didn’t bode well for the Vikings hopes considering Keenum had posted just a 9-15 record while completing only 58.4 percent of his passe
  
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• Authorities arrest 19-year-old accused of killing Swissvale teen in May

  06-12-2017 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  A 19-year-old wanted in the the killing of a 17-year-old from Swissvale has been arrested.
  
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• Michelle Boyle launches campaign in 38th state Senate race with show of healthcare union support

  06-12-2017 17:35 via post-gazette.com
  Michelle Boyle, one of three Democrats seeking to challenge Republican Randy Vulakovich in the 38th state Senate district next year, is kicking off her campaign this evening with support from a prominent union: SEIU Healthcare PA.
  
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