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• Body of man found near partially submerged SUV in river

  10-12-2017 23:16
  
  Public safety spokeswoman Sonya Toler said there was nothing suspicious about the death, which "appears to have been some sort of accident."
  
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• Police: Man shot in home invasion was homeowner's relative

  10-12-2017 23:10
  
  Korean War veteran Don Lutz says he's a little sore, but otherwise OK after a confrontation that ended with the death of a man who allegedly broke into his home.
  
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• Reports: Steelers LB Ryan Shazier showing 'gradual improvement'

  10-12-2017 22:55
  
  Schefter also reported sources told him doctors are controlling and limiting Shazier's movement as they wait for the swelling and bruising to subside.
  
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• Burke Scores 25, Robert Morris Beats Drexel 74-60

  10-12-2017 22:55
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dachon Burke scored 25 points with six 3-pointers and Robert Morris made 11 from beyond the arc in beating Drexel 74-60 on Sunday to end the Dragons’ three-game win streak.
  Koby Thomas scored 21 points with six rebounds for the Colonials (6-4), who led by as many as 20 in winning for the sixth time in its last seven games. Matty McConnell added 10 points, 11 assists and three steals.
  Burke opened the game with a 3-pointer and dunk,
  
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• PWSA, Army Corps team up to design stormwater diversion beneath Negley Run Road

  10-12-2017 22:46 via post-gazette.com
  The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have agreed to share the $1.2 million cost of a design plan for green infrastructure that would divert 17 million gallons of stormwater annually from combined water and sewer pipes under Negley Run Road.
  
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• Haley on Trump accusers: 'We should all be willing to listen to them'

  10-12-2017 22:17
  
  "I'm proud of their courage. And I think that the idea that this is happening, I think it will start to bring a conscience to the situation, not just in politics, but in, you know, we've seen in Hollywood and in every industry. And I think the time has come."
  
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• Recall Rundown: Everything pulled from shelves Dec. 3-9

  10-12-2017 21:55
  
  Did you miss any of these recalls last week?
  
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• Police: 6 Masked Men Break Into Port Vue Home, Pistol-Whip Occupant

  10-12-2017 21:40
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  PORT VUE (KDKA) — Police say six masked men broke into a Port Vue home, attacked the occupant and stole the man’s television early Sunday morning.
  It happened between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. at a home in the 1700 block of New York Avenue.
  According to police, the 32-year-old occupant woke up to find six masked men in his home. The intruders reportedly pistol-whipped the man and taped his hands, then left the home with the man’s 50-inch television
  
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• Man Faces Homicide Charge After Wife Found Dead In Stairwell

  10-12-2017 20:28
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterNORTH CATASAUQUA, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man is facing a criminal homicide charge in the death of his wife, which officials said they believe occurred two days before her body was found in their eastern Pennsylvania home.
  Officers responded to a call of a cardiac arrest at the North Catasauqua home Friday night and found 48-year-old Holly Cernobyl dead in the basement exterior stairwell.
  The Northampton County coroner’s office said she died of
  
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• GOP Sen. Susan Collins: Not sure if I will support tax reform plan

  10-12-2017 20:19
  
  The Maine Senator has said she might not support the bill if certain amendments are not included in the final version.
  
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• New evacuations ordered as huge Southern California fire flares up

  10-12-2017 19:40
  
  Officials say, at this point, there is no end in sight.
  
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• 4-year-old best friends insist they're twins because they 'share the same soul'

  10-12-2017 19:23
  
  After a girl tried to tell them otherwise, the friends from Miami said that they have the same birthday and share the same soul.
  
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• Trump Draws Protests While Honoring Civil Rights Heroes

  10-12-2017 19:03
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterJACKSON, Miss. (AP) – President Donald Trump has honored figures of civil rights movement, some famous, some not.
  But his tour of the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and adjacent Museum of Mississippi in Jackson drew protests Saturday. At issue is a debate over his commitment to the legacy of the civil rights movement.
  Rep. John Lewis, a leader of the civil rights movement, called Trump’s visit an insult. The White House accused Lewis and others
  
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• Alabama Sen. Shelby: 'I couldn't vote for Roy Moore'

  10-12-2017 18:39
  
  The Alabama Republican said he's already cast his ballot, and that he chose a write-in candidate.
  
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• Mother, 6 Children Lose Everything In Butler County House Fire

  10-12-2017 18:05
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterBUTLER (KDKA) — A woman and her six children lost everything when a fire destroyed their home in Butler County early Sunday morning.
  It started around 12:30 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Dittmer Road in Herman.
   
  Bill Smith, a neighbor’s son, captured video of the house completely engulfed in flames.
  According to a Facebook post, a woman and her six children live in the home, but were staying at a relative’s house for the night at the
  
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• Fire Destroys Home In Butler County

  10-12-2017 18:05
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterBUTLER Co. (KDKA) — A fire destroyed a home in Butler Count early Sunday morning.
  The home is located at 112 Dittmer Road. in Herman.There are no reports of any injuries at this time and no word on the cause of the fire.
  
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• WWE star arrested on battery, false imprisonment charges in Florida

  10-12-2017 18:01
  
  WWE star Rich Swann was busted early Sunday morning
  
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• Researchers: North Atlantic Right Whale could be extinct within 20 years

  10-12-2017 17:37
  
  Officials predict the whale could vanish within 20 years, making it the first great whale to go extinct in modern times.
  
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• Snow Showers to Start the Week

  10-12-2017 17:01
  
  More Rounds of Snow on the Way
  
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• Over 100 sick, stranded children in need of urgent evacuation in war-torn Syria

  10-12-2017 15:47
  
  The children range in age from 7 months to 17 years old
  
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• Women tell of assaults, harassment in #ChurchToo

  10-12-2017 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  When United Methodists’ Council of Bishops met recently, it held break-out discussions on the topic of sexual harassment and misconduct in their churches.
  
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• Pa. Man Cleaning Basement Reports Finding Body

  10-12-2017 14:39
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterEASTON, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man cleaning out the basement of an eastern Pennsylvania home reported finding a decomposing body.
  State police said the body was reported Thursday afternoon in the Williams Township residence, and authorities are trying to identify the remains and find out how the person died.
  Lt. Joseph Sokolofski said the remains appeared to be several years old. Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli said the body was
  
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• Protesters and police clash outside US Embassy in Beirut

  10-12-2017 14:35
  
  Despite calls to keep the demonstration peaceful, clashes broke out as crowds threw plastic water bottles, stones and sticks at the police.
  
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• Butler Transit Authority to take over service to Pittsburgh

  10-12-2017 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  After nearly 10 years of thinking about and planning to establish bus service between Butler and Pittsburgh, the Butler Transit Authority has scrambled to set up service in two weeks after a private contractor decided to drop the route.
  
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• PennDOT to display plans for new I-70/Route 51 interchange

  10-12-2017 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  Work is still about four years down the road, but the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants public input this week on an estimated $100 million project to rebuild the area around the Interstate 70 interchange at Route 51 in Westmoreland County.
  
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• Cop dresses up as The Grinch to teach holiday safety

  10-12-2017 13:36
  
  You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
  
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• Following Kevin Acklin's resignation, Bill Peduto is facing a crucial hire as his second term begins

  10-12-2017 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto wants someone willing to make a sacrifice.
  
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• California wildfires: Governor offers grim outlook

  10-12-2017 11:32
  
  As 4,000 firefighters battled the largest one, the Thomas Fire, the governor surveyed the damage in Ventura County on Saturday.
  
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• Charlie Sheen sues tabloid over assault allegation

  10-12-2017 10:48
  
  Charlie Sheen is suing the National Enquirer, saying that the magazine defamed him by alleging he sexually assaulted teen actor Corey Haim.
  
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• Most Alabama Republicans say they are voting for Roy Moore

  10-12-2017 09:47
  
  Moore is fighting for his political life following allegations that he molested young women and tried to date teen girls decades ago while in his 30s.
  
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• 'Time is of the essence,' UN official says after North Korea visit

  10-12-2017 09:18
  
  Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are the world's most dangerous security issue, and must be resolved fast and diplomatically to avoid war, a top United Nations envoy said after a rare visit to North Korea.
  
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• 11-year-old donates 176 Christmas presents to patients at children's hospital

  10-12-2017 07:51
  
  "I want them to forget about what's gonna happen next, and I just want them to forget about all that and live a normal, happy life."
  
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• Things looking up for West Mifflin mother of 5

  10-12-2017 07:00 via post-gazette.com
  For single mother Jennifer Cochran of West Mifflin and her extended family — five children under 10 years old plus her mother and the children’s father — the arrow finally is pointing up.
  
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• Building Hope: Air Force volunteers assemble new furniture at homeless veterans shelter

  10-12-2017 07:00 via post-gazette.com
  A semi-truck carrying new furniture to a homeless veteran’s shelter in Uptown began leaking oil and a few volunteers laid down cardboard to soak it up. 
  
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• 2 people dead after small plane crashes into San Diego home

  10-12-2017 06:58
  
  The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the pilot and a passenger were taken to a hospital with burns, and two passengers died at the scene.
  
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• Boyega escapes Atlanta snow, makes 'Last Jedi' premiere

  10-12-2017 06:03
  
  After tweeting that snow in Atlanta might keep him from making the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" premiere in Los Angeles, actor John Boyega made it to the red carpet Saturday — and no starship was required.
  
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• Comeback falls short, Maple Leafs bury Pens early in 4-3 win

  10-12-2017 06:00
  
  Comeback falls short, Maple Leafs bury Pens early in 4-3 win
  
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• Collecting Christmas

  10-12-2017 05:35
  
  Collecting Christmas
  
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• Turtle with gap in shell gets 3-D printed brace

  10-12-2017 05:14
  
  The turtle was found as a juvenile in 2013 in the cooling canal of a power plant in New Jersey.
  
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• Know The Score: Dec. 9, 2017

  10-12-2017 04:50
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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:
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  Quaker Valley 41, Middletown 24Look what is coming home with the Quakers.. YOUR 2017 AAA WPIAL CHAMPS
  
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• Kennywood ride malfunctions scaring visitors

  10-12-2017 04:45
  
  The pirate ship ride at Kennywood experienced an unexpected shutdown that scared riders.
  
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• No. 18 West Virginia Holds Off Pittsburgh 69-60

  10-12-2017 04:41
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jevon Carter scored 19 points, Daxter Miles Jr. added 15 and No. 18 West Virginia fended off a furious second-half run by Pittsburgh in a 69-60 victory on Saturday night.
  Lamont West finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers (9-1), who have won nine straight following a season-opening loss to Texas A&M.
  Ryan Luther overcame early foul trouble to lead Pitt (5-5) with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Marcus Carr and Shamie
  
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• Maple Leafs Bury Pens Early In 4-3 Win

  10-12-2017 04:25
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Bozak scored two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a fast start in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.
  Conner Brown and James van Riemsdyk scored in the first 1:42 of the game, and Bozak also scored in the first period. Mitch Marner had three assists for the Maple Leafs, who’ve won five of their last seven.
  Frederik Andersen stopped 33 shots for his 50th win with the Maple Leafs. Andersen
  
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• 13th dismembered foot found on British Columbia shore

  10-12-2017 04:21
  
  This is the 13th foot to wash up on the Canadian province's coastline over the past decade.
  
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• Less Than Half Of Recalled Takata Airbags Have Been Replaced

  10-12-2017 04:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Less than half of the 41 million potentially explosive air bag inflators made by Takata have been replaced.
  Honda has been hardest hit by the problem.
  If you would like to check the status of your vehicle, click here: www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
  
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• President Trump’s Weekly Address 12/9/17

  10-12-2017 03:58
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterWASHINGTON (KDKA) — Above you can watch President Donald Trump’s weekly address from the White House from Dec. 9, 2017.
  Senator Chris Coons, of Delaware, gave the Democratic Response, seen in the video below.
   
   
  
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• Heisman Trophy awarded to Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield

  10-12-2017 03:27
  
  The award was handed out Saturday night at the PlayStation Theater in Manhattan.
  
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• Baker Mayfield wins Heisman Trophy

  10-12-2017 02:59
  
  The award was handed out Saturday night at the PlayStation Theater in Manhattan.
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Families Of Fallen Soldiers Take Holiday Trip With Snowball Express

  10-12-2017 02:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While many of us look forward to the happiness and excitement of the holidays, others have a more difficult time during this season — especially the families of fallen soldiers.
  The Snowball Express hopes to make the season a little more special for them this year.
  Eleven donated chartered planes made stops in 27 cities across the United States on Saturday. The families of fallen soldiers who have lost their lives since 9/11 are
  
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• ‘Dogs Will Eat Anything,’ Vet Warns Pet Owners After Removing 21 Pacifiers From Dog’s Stomach

  10-12-2017 02:40
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  EDMOND, Okla. (AP/KDKA) – An Oklahoma mother and father couldn’t figure out what was happening to their child’s pacifiers until the baby’s grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
  One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian’s office confirmed the couple’s hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
  (Photo Credit: Gentle Care Animal Hospital/Facebook)
  The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had s
  
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