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• Real-Time Pet Tracking Technology Has Both Pros And Cons

  11-01-2018 23:59
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  PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Animals can be our best friend.
  It’s estimated that 44 percent of households in the United States have a dog. But when a pet runs off, it can be devastating for the family.
  Now, though, there are some new devices that can track your pet in real-time. But they have their pros and cons.
  Sally Butters felt the loss of her toy poodle, Gigi, when she was stolen nearly a decade ago.
  “There was no trace of her until now, this lady&
  
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• The Customer Is Always Right: Even for A Dead Christmas Tree In January

  11-01-2018 23:48
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterSANTA CLARITA (CBS) — Costco has given new meaning to the phrase “the customer is always right”, when the retail giant issued one customer a full refund for a “dead” Christmas tree.
  CBS LA reports on Jan. 4, a woman lugged her brittle, browned Christmas tree into a Santa Clarita Costco, demanding a full refund because her tree had “died”.
  “I can’t make this stuff up,” said one man waiting in line behind
  
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• Todd Haley: Steelers’ Loss To Jaguars Was A ‘Watershed Moment’ For The Season

  11-01-2018 23:39
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Even with an offense filled with stars, the Pittsburgh Steelers struggled to score touchdowns over the first half of the season.The low point came in a 30-9 loss to Jacksonville in week five, when three field goals accounted for the scoring.
  Heading into Sunday’s playoff game at Heinz Field, offensive coordinator Todd Haley believes that day — in which Ben Roethlisberger was intercepted five times — was a
  
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• PennDOT urges drivers to use caution during winter weather expected Friday and Saturday

  11-01-2018 23:39
  
  Rainfall, cold temperatures, and snow are expected through Saturday.
  
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• Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell Might Sit Out Or Retire If Steelers Use Franchise Tag Again

  11-01-2018 23:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell says he might retire or sit out for the season if the Steelers use the franchise tag on him again.Bell is seeking a new long-term contract.
  ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says Bell said Thursday he “would definitely consider” sitting out the 2018 season or retiring if the team used the franchise tag on him for a second straight year.CBS Sports Jason La Canfora says Bell would make $14.54 million if the Steelers
  
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• Warmer weather could lead to concerns for your pipes

  11-01-2018 23:34
  
  The dangers of bursting pipes is a reality for many homes.
  
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• Couple creates fine dining service for families with disabilities

  11-01-2018 23:34
  
  A couple has created a fine dining service in this South Carolina city for people with disabilities.
  
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• Pittsburgh Officer Accused In Domestic Incident Goes Before Judge

  11-01-2018 23:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Police Officer accused of using his handcuffs to unlawfully restrain the mother of his child went before a judge Thursday.
  The case was postponed as part of an agreement between the Commonwealth and Officer Rachmiel Gallman.
  Gallman has to go through the Batterer’s Intervention Program and not have any violent contact with the mother of his child. After six months, if the court is satisfied he did everything he is su
  
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• Man charged in McKees Rocks meth lab bust appeared on MTV's 'Teen Mom 2'

  11-01-2018 23:23
  
  The apartment building, located in the 1200 block of Vine Street, was evacuated.
  
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• Trump reportedly criticizes immigration from '[expletive] countries'

  11-01-2018 23:14
  
  President Donald Trump reportedly used vulgar terms to reject a pitch on an immigration deal during an Oval Office meeting Thursday.
  
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• Burns, Tuitt Hopeful To Play Against Jaguars While Hargrave Joins Injury Report

  11-01-2018 23:03
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Steelers corner Artie Burns and defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt both missed practice Thursday after suffering injuries in practice a day earlier.But the two starters were hopeful that they will be available to practice Friday and play Sunday when the Steelers meet Jacksonville in the AFC divisional round.“You hope it’s not the worst thing that could possibly happen,” Burns said of his hyperextended knee. &
  
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• PennDOT sued for suspending licenses after drug convictions

  11-01-2018 23:01
  
  Two men are suing Pennsylvania's governor and Transportation Department officials to challenge a state law that suspends driver's licenses for even the most minor drug convictions.
  
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• IRS rolls out new tax tables that promise bigger paychecks

  11-01-2018 22:58
  
  The maneuver should translate into more take-home pay for about 90 percent of American workers, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.
  
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• Le'Veon Bell tells ESPN he could sit out 2018 or retire if #Steelers tag him again

  11-01-2018 22:57
  
  "I hope it doesn't come to that, but I would definitely consider it," Le'Veon Bell tells ESPN before Thursday's practice for the Steelers' upcoming playoff game.
  
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• URA delays consideration of Lawrenceville redevelopment

  11-01-2018 22:52
  Negotiations about the partial redevelopment of a former industrial site in Lawrenceville near the 62nd Street Bridge are on hold after the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh temporarily withdrew the request.
  
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• Woman returns dead Christmas tree much to other customers' surprise​

  11-01-2018 22:38
  
  One customer was so outraged the woman's chutzpah, he posted a photo he took of her along with his commentary on Facebook.
  
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• #HereWeGo Days declared in Allegheny County: Wear your black & gold, and check out the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff rally

  11-01-2018 22:32
  
  Friday, Saturday and Sunday are official #HereWeGo Days in Pittsburgh. Everyone is encouraged to wear black and gold to support the Steelers in the AFC playoffs. A free rally for all fans will be held at Stage AE.
  
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• Sunoco Employee, Bystander Subdue Robber Until Police Arrive

  11-01-2018 22:24
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  BULLSKIN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – An employee at a Sunoco in Fayette County and a bystander managed to stop a robber Wednesday evening and subdue him until police arrived.
  The attempted robbery happened around 7:30 p.m. at the Honey Bear Sunoco in the 2500 block of Memorial Boulevard in Bullskin Township.
  According to state police, 30-year-old Thomas Andrew Youdell walked into the Sunoco, pushed a female employee, got into the cash register and took $100 in cash
  
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• 19-Year-Old Aliquppa Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old

  11-01-2018 22:19
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  INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – An Aliquippa man has been charged with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Beaver County.
  According to state police, the assaults took place between May 6 and Dec. 11, 2017 in Independence Township.
  State police say they were notified of a possible sexual assault earlier this month and interviewed 19-year-old James Real Coe III, of Aliquppa.
  Coe admitted to having sex with the victim.
  Coe is facing a number of charge
  
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• Pittsburgh police officer charged in domestic dispute to complete court-ordered classes

  11-01-2018 22:00 via post-gazette.com
  The charge against a Pittsburgh police officer accused of shackling the mother of his child on New Year’s Eve will be withdrawn if the officer completes a six-month program designed for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  
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• College gymnast reveals sexual abuse at age 15 by former Team USA gymnastics doctor

  11-01-2018 22:00
  
  "This is wrong. This is not how these children who are athletes should have been treated."
  
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• Fans encouraged to show true colors — black and gold, of course — at events this weekend

  11-01-2018 21:50 via post-gazette.com
  The top two political figures in the region have declared Friday, Saturday and Sunday as #HereWeGo Days to cheer on the Steelers in preparation of Sunday's playoff game against the Jacksonsville Jaguars.
  
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• Research Shows More Than 170 Million Exposed To Radium In Drinking Water

  11-01-2018 21:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than half of Americans could be drinking tap water tainted with a radioactive element.
  An online database can show you if your neighborhood had high levels of radium with an interactive map.
  You can search for your zip code or zoom in on the Pittsburgh area. The site will then tell you all of the Environmental Working Group findings and whether the drinking water meets federal standards.
  Click here to access the interactive map: e
  
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• Politicians lining up to replace Shuster in Congress

  11-01-2018 21:28 via post-gazette.com
  HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s House Majority Leader Dave Reed says he’s considering running for Congress to succeed U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, who announced last week that he won’t seek another term in the southwestern Pennsylvania seat.
  
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• Joanne Rogers embodies the life, love and spirit of husband Fred Rogers' legacy

  11-01-2018 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  Joanne Rogers still lives in “The Neighborhood.”
  
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• Sam's Club closing a series of locations across the country

  11-01-2018 21:26
  
  The Walmart-owned retail warehouse club said the decision was made after "a thorough review of our existing portfolio."
  
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• Winter storm warning issued Friday through Saturday: freezing rain, accumulating ice and snow possible

  11-01-2018 21:24
  
  The Pittsburgh region could be hit by freezing rain and sleet, along with accumulating ice, around the time of the Friday evening rush hour.
  
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• Report: Sam’s Club Closing Hundreds Of Stores Nationwide

  11-01-2018 21:14
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Just hours after announcing they were boosting starting salaries for workers and giving a $1,000 cash bonus, Walmart announced they were closing hundreds of Sam’s Club stores.
  CBS News reports that Walmart is closing hundreds of stores, by some calculations more than 260 stores across the country.
  Reports so far have at least 63 stores on the list of closures.In Alaska, all the Sam’s Club stores are reportedly closing.Many o
  
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• Report: Sam’s Club Closing Dozens Of Stores Nationwide

  11-01-2018 21:14
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Just hours after announcing they were boosting starting salaries for workers and giving a $1,000 cash bonus, Walmart is reportedly closing dozens of Sam’s Club stores.
  CBS News reports that Walmart is closing at least 63 stores nationwide, including all stores in Alaska.
  Business Insider reports so far have at least 63 stores on the list of closures.Many of the stores closed abruptly today, with others slated to close on Jan. 26.
  
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• Circuit City Announces Relaunch 9 Years After Closing Stores

  11-01-2018 21:13
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  CBS Local — While many brick-and-mortar retail shops continue to close their doors due to declining sales, one former electronics giant that went out of business almost a decade ago is staging a comeback.
  Today, Circuit City announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that it will be launching a chain of “innovative retail stores” across the country.
  Company CEO Ronnie Shmoel announced that the company will begin its com
  
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• Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council joins legal protest over U.S. Capitol removal of high school artist's painting

  11-01-2018 21:04 via post-gazette.com
  Arts groups including the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council have united in support of a young artist and to urge the reversal of a federal district court that allowed the removal of a juried painting from the U.S. Capitol Building.
  
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• Police identify suspect injured in police-involved shooting in East Hills

  11-01-2018 21:02
  
  Investigation underway on Thursday morning
  
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• Steve Bannon to testify before House committee on Russia probe

  11-01-2018 21:00
  
  Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon will appear before a House committee next week to testify in regards to the Russia probe.
  
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• GOP senator says lawmakers reach immigration compromise

  11-01-2018 20:54
  
  A spokesman for a Democratic lawmaker, however, says there's "nothing to report yet."
  
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• Weeks after Christmas, Darlene Harris has found her missing Nativity

  11-01-2018 20:50 via post-gazette.com
  Cal off the cops: The Nativity scene that disappeared from Pittsburgh City Council’s Christmas tree has been found.
  
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• Bethel Park opens up citizen action line

  11-01-2018 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  Residents of Bethel Park now have a way of communicating with the municipality if they have a concern, comment or complaint.
  
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• Monroeville eyes restrictions on natural gas operations

  11-01-2018 20:34 via post-gazette.com
  Monroeville is moving forward on allowing natural gas operations only in a designated zoning district in the southwestern corner of the municipality near a landfill on Thomas Street Extension.
  
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• Benches, pathway to be added on land above Ardmore wall

  11-01-2018 20:28 via post-gazette.com
  A strip of land in Wilkinsburg above a wall along Ardmore Boulevard will be transformed into a green space with benches and a lighted pathway.
  
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• Ford Says Some Rangers Should Be Parked Due To Air Bag Death

  11-01-2018 20:25
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  DETROIT (AP) — Ford is telling owners of about 2,900 Ranger small pickup trucks not to drive them after finding out that an exploding Takata air bag inflator killed a Ranger driver in West Virginia.
  The death occurred July 1 in West Virginia, and Ford said it found out about it in December. After some investigation, the company determined that the truck’s inflator was made on the same day as one that exploded and killed a South Carolina man in 2016.
  
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• 12 things to help your skin combat the winter weather

  11-01-2018 20:25
  
  Winter skin have you "itching" for relief? We've got you covered.
  
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• Bethel Park students take 'deep dive' into data -- and come up winners

  11-01-2018 20:21 via post-gazette.com
  Three students at Bethel Park High School can tell you a lot about crime patterns in Baltimore — how often certain crimes are committed, where they are committed and even what time of day they’re likely to occur.
  
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• Outreach van takes opioid treatment to the streets

  11-01-2018 20:17
  
  This van with an office parks outside a Baltimore jail to help people recovering from opioid addiction.
  
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• Ex-teacher gets 15 years on child porn charges

  11-01-2018 20:13 via post-gazette.com
  An ex-teacher accused of having sex with a 13-year-old and then asking her to procure other young girls for sex was sentenced Thursday morning to 15 years in federal prison on unrelated child porn charges brought by federal authorities after his arrest last year.
  
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• Woman Rejects Claim She Did $300K In Damage To Date’s Warhol Paintings

  11-01-2018 20:06
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  HOUSTON (AP) – A Dallas woman is challenging allegations that she caused at least $300,000 in damage to a prominent Houston attorney’s art collection at the end of their first date.
  Lindy Lou Layman appeared in a Houston courtroom Tuesday after being charged with felony criminal mischief for the Dec. 23 incident in the home of attorney Tony Buzbee.
  Prosecutors say Buzbee told investigators the 29-year-old Layman became intoxicated and belligerent an
  
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• 4th Grade Homework Assignment Asking Students To ‘Give 3 Good Reasons For Slavery’ Draws Backlash

  11-01-2018 20:03
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  CBS Local — A homework assignment asking students to “give three good reasons for slavery” that was intended to start a dialogue in a fourth grade English class has instead caused an uproar at Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
  A teacher at the school handed out the assignment to students on Jan. 8 and the backlash from parents was immediate.
  Trameka Brown-Berry, one of the stunned parents, posted a photo of her son&rsq
  
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• In a first for Allegheny County, detox and rehab services linked at UPMC McKeesport

  11-01-2018 20:01 via post-gazette.com
  When an overdose survivor in an emergency room really wants help, doctors yearn to offer them something more than a handshake, some rehab center phone numbers, and "good luck."
  
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• SnowBlast: Check Out The Food

  11-01-2018 19:54
  KDKA's Jon Burnett stops by the Clock Tower Restaurant at Hidden Valley Resort to sample a few options off the menu during KDKA/CW Family SnowBlast Weekend.
  
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• This Week In College Basketball: Longhorns Get Emotional Victory Over TCU

  11-01-2018 19:53
  By Steve Silverman
  Spartans go tumbling down
  So much for Tom Izzo’s Michigan State Spartans holding onto the No. 1 spot in college basketball.
  The Spartans went down with a thud when they lost last Sunday at Ohio State, as the Buckeyes just took them apart by an 80-64 margin.
  That was Michigan State’s second defeat of the season, and when the Spartans returned to action Wednesday night at home against Rutgers, the malaise continued.
  Michigan State won the game 76-72 over the Scarlet
  
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• SnowBlast: Ski Lessons For Children

  11-01-2018 19:51
  KDKA's Jon Burnett finds out more about ski lessons for children at Hidden Valley Resort during KDKA/CW Family SnowBlast Weekend.
  
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• SnowBlast: Check Out The Snow Tubing

  11-01-2018 19:48
  Check out the snow tubing from SnowBlast!
  
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