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• Women are fitter than men, new study suggests

  09-12-2017 23:10
  
  "These results indicated that the peripheral and pulmonary oxygen extraction dynamics were remarkably faster in women."
  
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• Carnegie man involved in Route 28 crash dies

  09-12-2017 23:04 via post-gazette.com
  A Carnegie man who was seriously hurt this week in a four-vehicle crash on Route 28 in Fox Chapel has succumbed to his injuries, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office.
  
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• 3 Adults, 10 Children Displaced By Verona House Fire

  09-12-2017 23:02
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  VERONA (KDKA) — Three adults and ten children have been displaced after a house fire in Verona early Saturday afternoon.
  The fire started at a two-apartment home in the 1000 block of 1st Street around 12:30 p.m.
  Ray Suchevich, chief of Verona Station 285, says the fire started in the third-floor attic area of the home.
  According to Suchevich, there were two apartments in the home. One adult and three children were staying in the first floor unit, and two
  
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• Support, Christmas cards pour in for young survivor of Sutherland Springs church shooting

  09-12-2017 22:23
  
  "You've got so many nice people that are sending the cards and a dollar to Ryland. He does really enjoy that a lot."
  
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• Man's body found in Allegheny River

  09-12-2017 22:00 via post-gazette.com
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office has identified a body found face up in the Allegheny River on the North Shore Saturday morning as that of Todd Patrick Wharton, 52, of Imperial.
  
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• Police: Home Invasion Suspect Fatally Shot By Homeowner Was Homeowner’s Relative

  09-12-2017 21:40
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  ELLPORT BOROUGH (KDKA) — Police say a home invasion suspect who was fatally shot by the 84-year-old homeowner Friday morning was related to the homeowner.
  The Ellwood City Police Department says the Pennsylvania State Police used facial recognition and fingerprints to identify the man as 49-year-old Dennis Mercadante, of Mercer, Pa.
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  Police say Mercadante is the nephew-in-law of Don Lutz, the homeowner who fatally shot M
  
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• ‘I’m Glad I Did It’: Homeowner Fatally Shoots Niece’s Husband During Break-In

  09-12-2017 21:40
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  ELLPORT BOROUGH (KDKA) — An 84-year-old homeowner who shot and killed a man who broke into his home Friday morning didn’t realize the man was his niece’s husband, but he says he doesn’t have any regrets.
  Ellwood City Police say 49-year-old Dennis Mercadante was shot and killed when he broke into Don Lutz’s home early Friday.
  Lutz said he woke up around 1:30 a.m. Friday when he heard shattering glass and two intruders barging throug
  
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• ALDI recalls chocolate bars that may contain almonds

  09-12-2017 21:33
  
  The items were pulled from shelves after an employee found almonds inside the product.
  
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• Photographer's 'soul-crushing' video of starving polar bear goes viral

  09-12-2017 21:16
  
  A heart-breaking scene brought a photographer and his team to tears.
  
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• Late night fire sends one to West PennDecember 9, 2017 -

  09-12-2017 20:56
  A fire at a duplex in the Institute Hill neighborhood at the midnight hour on Friday night sent one woman to a Pittsburgh hospital. Lt. Donald Crawford of the Butler Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched at 12:48 a.m. on Saturday morning to a structure fire at 535 Carbon Street.
  
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• Fifth-grader runs free food pantry for people in need

  09-12-2017 20:49
  
  This 10-year-old is helping a lot of people in need with her unique food pantry.
  
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• Why did the baby gator cross the road? Because it had a police escort

  09-12-2017 20:36
  
  A Florida deputy's video went viral after he protected and served this little reptile.
  
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• Trump tours Mississippi Civil Rights Museum amid boycotts, protests

  09-12-2017 20:26
  
  Some prominent black leaders boycotted the president's speech, saying Trump has sown racial division instead of racial harmony.
  
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• Carnegie Man Dies After Multi-Vehicle Accident Wednesday On Route 28

  09-12-2017 20:26
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Carnegie man has died after a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday on Route 28 during the evening rush-hour commute.
  READ MORE: Route 28 Re-Opens After Vehicle Accident Seriously Injures One
  According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner, Zachary Wilkoski, 29, was pronounced dead Friday at 5:58 p.m.
  Wilkoski was driving his Ford Mustang southbound Wednesday at 4:43 p.m. on Route 28 near the Highland Park Bridge in O’hara Townsh
  
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• Molly’s Trolleys Set To Close During Search For New Owner

  09-12-2017 19:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Molly’s Trolleys is set to close at the end of the month while they search for a new buyer.
  The company, which also owns Just Ducky Tours, is looking for a buyer who will be able to give the operation the attention it needs according to a Pittsburgh Post Gazette article.
  According to Molly’s Trolleys website, Molly’s Trolley’s has been locally owned servicing Pittsburgh since it was started in 1995 by Carnegie M
  
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• Archaeologists discover 3,500-year-old tombs in Egypt's Luxor

  09-12-2017 19:05
  
  Egypt hopes the discoveries can promote its ailing tourism industry.
  
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• SCC pottery students to sell their wares -

  09-12-2017 18:49
  The Surry Community College Clay Club is holding a pottery sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 11 and 12. The sale is open to the public and will feature pottery made by students in the Clay Club.
  
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• Yankees agree to deal to acquire NL MVP Stanton, source says

  09-12-2017 18:48
  
  It looks like the Marlins slugger is set to wear pinstripes.
  
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• Trump hails 'equality' at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum amid boycotts, protests

  09-12-2017 18:45
  
  Some prominent black leaders boycotted the president's speech, saying Trump has sown racial division instead of racial harmony.
  
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• Man Acquitted Of Attempted Murder In 2014 Pittsburgh Police Chase

  09-12-2017 18:09
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  GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A man has been acquitted of attempted murder and other charges in a police shooting three years ago in western Pennsylvania.
  READ MORE: Suspect Stable After Chase Ends In Exchange Of Gunfire With Police
  The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that jurors deliberated for five hours before finding 44-year-old Joshua Jesse not guilty Friday of charges that also included aggravated assault and assault of law enforcement officials.
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• Man Dies After Car Goes Into River Near Carnegie Science Center

  09-12-2017 17:01
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man died early Saturday morning while he was pushing his car out of the river near the Carnegie Science Center.
  Sources say the man died just after 8 a.m. while trying to remove his car from the river by pushing it out along the steps of the Carnegie Science Center river walk.
  The victim has been identified as 52-year-old Todd Patrick Wharton, of Imperial.
  It is unclear how his car ended up in the river in the first place.
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• Man Dies After Car Goes Into Ohio River Near Carnegie Science Center

  09-12-2017 17:01
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man died early Saturday after a car he was driving went into the Ohio River near the Carnegie Science Center.
  Photo Courtesy: KDKA Photographer Dave Colabine
  Sources say the man died while trying to remove his car from the river by pushing it out along the steps of the Carnegie Science Center river walk. The driver is believed to have collapsed and died. The cause and manner of his death are under investigation by Pittsburgh homicide
  
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• Deadlines are approaching for holiday shipping

  09-12-2017 17:00
  
  The cut-off points for getting some gifts to their destinations before Christmas are closer than you might think.
  
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• Chilly Weekend With Light Snow

  09-12-2017 16:53
  
  Chilly Weekend With Light Snow
  
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• Why your SUV still needs winter tires

  09-12-2017 16:11
  
  All-wheel-drive isn't all you need when the roads are snowy.
  
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• Excedrin Fundraising For Parade If Browns Complete Winless Season

  09-12-2017 15:43
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  CLEVELAND (AP) – The aspirin maker Excedrin has kicked in over $7,000 to complete a fundraising effort to pay for a parade should the hapless Cleveland Browns finish the season with a “perfect” winless record.
  Cleveland sports fan Chris McNeil created a GoFundMe account in late October to raise $10,000 to pay for a Jan. 6 parade celebrating a Browns 0-16 season, which has occurred just once in NFL history.
  New Jersey-based GSK Consumer Healthc
  
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• Excedrin Donating To Parade Fundraiser Celebrating Browns Ineptitude

  09-12-2017 15:43
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  CLEVELAND (AP) – The aspirin maker Excedrin has kicked in over $7,000 to complete a fundraising effort to pay for a parade should the hapless Cleveland Browns finish the season with a “perfect” winless record.
  Cleveland sports fan Chris McNeil created a GoFundMe account in late October to raise $10,000 to pay for a Jan. 6 parade celebrating a Browns 0-16 season, which has occurred just once in NFL history.
  New Jersey-based GSK Consumer Healthc
  
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• The dogs of the South can't get enough of rarely seen snow

  09-12-2017 14:46
  
  Maybe we should call it the "dog days of winter."
  
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• Is Peduto's chief of staff really underpaid at $109,000? Answer seems to be yes

  09-12-2017 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  Kevin Acklin said that the main reason for his resignation as Mayor Bill Peduto’s chief of staff is money.
  
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• Iraq says its war against Islamic State has ended

  09-12-2017 13:38
  
  While IS fighters are still capable of carrying out insurgent attacks, Iraq also faces the challenge of reconstruction.
  
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• New Mexico high school shooter was investigated by FBI in 2016

  09-12-2017 12:40
  
  FBI agent Terry Wade said the FBI had contacted William Atchison in March 2016 after he made notable comments on an online gaming forum.
  
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• NFL star J.J. Watt can't get enough of the snow in Houston

  09-12-2017 12:29
  
  "This is awesome. Houston, Texas. Snow. This is incredible."
  
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• First fire-related death confirmed in Southern California

  09-12-2017 10:32
  
  A woman, whose body was found at a crash site along an evacuation route, was the first-related death confirmed in a series of wildfires that ravaged Southern California this week.
  
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• More than 2 dozen injured in bus crash on California highway

  09-12-2017 08:59
  
  The bus overturned on Highway 101 in San Francisco Friday night. 29 people were on board at the time time.
  
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• California fires: Crews near Ventura have 'very successful day'

  09-12-2017 08:28
  
  The thousands of men and women fighting Southern California's largest wildfire made progress Friday thanks to weather that allowed more aircraft to help in the battle.
  
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• At Pensacola rally, Trump says 'get out and vote for Roy Moore'

  09-12-2017 07:59
  
  "We cannot afford -- this country, the future of this country -- cannot afford to lose a seat in the very, very close United States Senate. We can't afford it, folks. We can't."
  
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• Kids use letters to Santa to raise thousands for Make-A-Wish

  09-12-2017 07:23
  
  "If this doesn't get people into the spirit of the season, then I don't know what will."
  
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• Leadership program at Woodland Hills aimed at fifth, sixth graders

  09-12-2017 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  The fifth and sixth graders sat in hard metal chairs arranged in a wide circle on a concrete-floored classroom at Woodland Hills Intermediate School on Friday.
  
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• Allegheny County Sheriff’s Deputies Apprehend 2 Registered Sex Offenders

  09-12-2017 05:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies apprehended two wanted sex offenders Friday afternoon.
  Authorities say 28-year-old Alexander Taylor, of McKees Rocks, has a lifetime registration requirement as a sex offender in connection to a 2010 guilty plea for indecent assault of a 3-year-old child.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office)
  Taylor was wanted for violating his probation/parole. Sheriff’s deputies went t
  
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• Shalieve shirt sales to support Shazier led by Moats family

  09-12-2017 05:26
  
  The Steelers said UPMC doctors performed spinal stabilization surgery on Shazier, but haven’t elaborated on his condition after surgery.
  
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• Jury acquits Joshua Jesse of all charges stemming from 22-mile police chase ending in a shootout

  09-12-2017 05:23
  
  Officers shot Jesse 10 times after he claims his gun involuntarily fired.
  
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• Preparing for snow, PennDOT's warm up for the winter months

  09-12-2017 05:15
  
  While Pittsburgh won’t get enough snow to build a snowman this weekend, it could get enough to cover the roads.
  
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• Accuser's confidante: Trent Franks offered $5M for surrogacy

  09-12-2017 04:56
  
  Andrea Lafferty, president of the Traditional Values Coalition, told CNN that the accuser -- a former aide whom she did not name -- said that she was asked to look over a contract to carry Franks' child.
  
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• Salvation Army Says Collections Are Down Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars

  09-12-2017 04:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Salvation Army bell ringers are sounding the alarm over their Christmas collections.
  They’re down tens of thousands of dollars, and they’re afraid people they serve might feel the impact.
  “It’s a very humbling job and it makes you feel good within your heart,” said bell ringer Barbara Janci.
  It’s Barbara Janci’s second week volunteering for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Ca
  
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• Sports officials seek lawsuit against PIAA for unpaid wages

  09-12-2017 04:48 via post-gazette.com
  Two men have asked the federal court in Pittsburgh to accept a class action lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, claiming the organization incorrectly classified sports officials as independent contractors. 
  
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• Trump responds to 'lock her up' chants, cites 'rigged system'

  09-12-2017 04:35
  
  "They are resisting progress," Trump later said. "They're resisting change. "
  
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• Steelers Players Show Off Customized #SHALIEVE Cleats

  09-12-2017 04:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ryan Shazier won’t be on the field with the Steelers on Sunday night, but a few players are making sure he’s there in spirit.
  Wide receiver Antonio Brown posted a short video on Snapchat on Friday night showing off some custom-designed cleats honoring Shazier, who was seriously injured during Monday night’s game. One shoe features an illustration of Shazier and the other has an illustration of a lion.
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• Steelers’ Antonio Brown Shows Off Customized #SHALIEVE Cleats On Snapchat

  09-12-2017 04:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ryan Shazier won’t be on the field with the Steelers on Sunday night, but Antonio Brown is making sure he’s there in spirit.
  The Steelers wide receiver posted a short video on Snapchat on Friday night showing off some custom-designed cleats honoring Shazier, who was seriously injured during Monday night’s game. One shoe features an illustration of Shazier and the other has an illustration of a lion.
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• Week 14 Injury Report: Pittsburgh’s Depth At Linebacker Depleted As Steelers Prepare To Host Ravens

  09-12-2017 03:55
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  The Pittsburgh Steelers will have three key players out when they host their arch-rivals the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night: Cornerback Joe Haden and linebackers Ryan Shazier and Tyler Matakevich. 
  Haden May Return In Week 15
  Haden (fibula) will miss his fourth straight game on Sunday, but there is good news as he could play against the New England Patriots next week. Haden has been off crutches for over two weeks and has been working with the Steelers’ training s
  
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• Murder for hire plot unravels for Pittsburgh man

  09-12-2017 03:40 via post-gazette.com
  A Pittsburgh man has been charged after investigators said he hired an undercover federal agent to kill a woman who forced him to leave a lucrative job at a marijuana grow operation in California.
  
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