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• Nobody’s Overlooking Donovan Mitchell Anymore

  21-02-2018 23:02
  By Matt Citak
  During last year’s offseason, several rookies garnered more attention than others. Of course, Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, and Josh Jackson were the most notable members of the 2017 NBA Draft class. Then there were the sleeper picks that fell outside the top five of the draft, such as Dennis Smith Jr. and Malik Monk. Finally, there was Ben Simmons, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft who sat out all of last season with an injury.
  But one player — Louis
  
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• Man Charged With Ramming FBI Office Gate Pleads Guilty

  21-02-2018 22:55
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – An Ohio man accused of ramming a dump truck through the security gate of the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office has pleaded guilty to one charge in the case.
  Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Ross entered the plea Wednesday to willfully injuring or committing depredation against property of the United States.
  Sentencing is set for June 13, where he could face as much as 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
  Last month, Ross pleaded guilty to
  
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• Police Beat Feb. 21

  21-02-2018 22:48
  Man charged: Joshua Wayne Skirble, 25, of 1005 Old West Road, Bentleyville, is charged by borough police with making or selling an offensive weapon, possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, court records show.
  
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• Europe Blames Anti-Vaccination Movement For Surge In Measles Cases

  21-02-2018 22:44
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  CBS Local — European health officials have released some disturbing news about the spread of measles across the entire continent. The World Health Organization (WHO) says there were over 21,000 cases of the dangerous virus recorded in Europe last year, four times the number recorded in 2016.
  “Every new person affected by measles in Europe reminds us that unvaccinated children and adults, regardless of where they live, remain at risk of catching the
  
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• Which Of The Big Names Will Be Moved At NHL Trade Deadline?

  21-02-2018 22:40
  By Steve Silverman 
  The trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET Monday, and nobody truly knows how it’s going to play out. There will almost certainly be a plethora of deals, but will they involve big names who are on expiring contracts, or are they more likely to involve depth players who can chip in with a big hit, a big assist or a game-winning goal in overtime during the playoffs?
  Big names that could be on the move include Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators, Rick Nash and Ryan McDonagh
  
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• Here's why 'lb' stands for 'pound'

  21-02-2018 22:38
  
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• Shannon Edwards, linked to Tim Murphy downfall, announces GOP congressional campaign

  21-02-2018 22:34 via post-gazette.com
  Google the name “Shannon Edwards” and several of the top 10 results are ones she’d rather not see. 
  
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• Ohio man who rammed truck through Pittsburgh FBI gate pleads guilty

  21-02-2018 22:30 via post-gazette.com
  Thomas Ross admitted Wednesday that he deliberately crashed his dump truck into the main gate of the FBI’s Pittsburgh headquarters on the South Side, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
  
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• Honoring Ruth Odom Bonner, the daughter of a slave who rang the Freedom Bell with Obama

  21-02-2018 22:28
  
  Representing generations of African Americans, Ruth Odom Bonner rang the historic Freedom Bell alongside the first African-American President of the United States.
  
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• These identical brothers proposed to identical twin sisters on the same day

  21-02-2018 22:25
  
  And now they're getting ready for a joint wedding!
  
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• LIVE: Trump hosts listening session with high school students, teachers

  21-02-2018 22:21
  
  President Trump hosts a listening session with high school students and teachers in the State Dining Room of the White House.
  
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• Guion 'Guy' Bluford was the first ever African American in space

  21-02-2018 22:20
  
  His dedication, proven by a log of over 688 hours in space during his career earned him an induction into the International Space Hall of Fame.
  
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• Landslide forces evacuations in Garfield neighborhood

  21-02-2018 21:41
  
  A landslide forced an evacuation of four homes on the 5000 block of Broad Street in the Garfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
  
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• Get your Easter baskets ready: 8 new Peeps flavors are coming this spring

  21-02-2018 21:37
  
  Ready to try this year's mystery flavors?
  
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• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre soloist Alexandre Silva announces retirement

  21-02-2018 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre soloist Alexandre Silva will retire at the end of the 2017-18 season, the company announced today.
  
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• Pennsylvania US Sen. Toomey says he'll probably revive gun background check legislation that failed after Sandy Hook

  21-02-2018 21:20
  
  The bill first emerged following the slaying of children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School, but it failed then and at least one more time since.
  
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• Church To Hold A Controversial Blessing Ceremony For AR-15s

  21-02-2018 21:19
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  CBS Local — A church in Pennsylvania has thrown itself into the nationwide debate on gun laws by announcing they will be hosting a blessing ceremony for couples with an AR-15 assault rifle.The controversial event is set to take place just two weeks after 17 people were killed in a Florida high school by a gunman using the same weapon.
  The World Peace and Unification Sanctuary in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, an offshoot of the Unification Church, is invitin
  
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• Highland Park man charged with having sex with pet dog

  21-02-2018 21:11 via post-gazette.com
  A 61-year-old Highland Park man was arrested Wednesday and charged with having sex with his pet dog, according to court records.
  
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• Attorney charged with having sex with pet dog in Highland Park apartment

  21-02-2018 21:11 via post-gazette.com
  A 61-year-old Pittsburgh attorney was arrested Wednesday and charged with having sex with his pet dog, according to court records.
  
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• Texas man indicted in Pittsburgh for ATM skimming scheme, ID theft

  21-02-2018 20:52 via post-gazette.com
  A Romanian native and his cohorts placed skimming devices on area ATMs to steal people's identification to clone their bank cards and steal money, the U.S. attorney's office said.
  
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• Student Creates Device To Keep Shooter Out Of Classroom

  21-02-2018 20:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A student in Wisconsin has taken matters of school safety into his own hands.
  He created a device in his metal shop class, which could save lives.
  It’s called “JustinKase” and it’s designed to keep a shooter from getting into a classroom.
  It starts with two steel plates cut to a specific shape. Handles are welded to them, then a rod and tube are welded on to connect the end plates. Finally, a locking knob is add
  
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• Police: Sleepwalking Student Prompts Security Concerns, Closures Of School

  21-02-2018 20:38
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Classes were canceled at a Westmoreland County middle school on Wednesday after a series of events raised questions about security.
  According to police, there was a reported break-in around 2:30 a.m. at the Wendover Middle School in Hempfield Township.
  A student allegedly pushed their way through a screen to gain access to the building. The student claims they were sleepwalking at the time and when they woke up, they called police.
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• Classes Canceled At Westmoreland County School Over Security Concerns

  21-02-2018 20:38
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Classes were canceled at a Westmoreland County middle school after a series of events raised questions about security.
  According to police, there was a reported break-in at the Wendover Middle School in Hempfield Township early Wednesday morning.
  A student allegedly pushed their way through a screen to gain access to the building. The student claims they were sleepwalking at the time and when they woke up, they called police.
  Police sa
  
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• Judge sends ex-UPMC claims manager to prison for 2 years for embezzling $846K

  21-02-2018 20:34 via post-gazette.com
  A former UPMC claims director is headed to federal prison for two years for stealing close to a million dollars by placing his wife and his family’s nanny on the hospital giant's payroll even though neither worked there.
  
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• As sales decline and stores discontinue them, should you hang on to your CDs?

  21-02-2018 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  Earlier this month, Best Buy — “once the most powerful music merchandiser in the U.S.,” according to Billboard — announced that it would discontinue sales of CDs on July 1.
  
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• Pittsburgh defense attorney charged with DUI, drug possession

  21-02-2018 20:09 via post-gazette.com
  A Pittsburgh defense attorney was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence, drug possession and careless driving after she was pulled over in Monroeville at 4 a.m. on Feb. 3, according to court records.
  
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• Pa. Republican echoes conspiracy theory about school shooting survivors

  21-02-2018 20:09 via post-gazette.com
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• Best Ways To Support Pittsburgh’s Local Art Scene

  21-02-2018 20:00
  By Janelle Sheetz
  Once known for its industry, Pittsburgh is now evolving, with a thriving arts scene that offers everything from theater and dance to live music and art. The local art scene is only growing, with artists showcasing their work at annual festivals and in their own galleries. Here are some of the best ways to support art in Pittsburgh.
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• Wendy Williams diagnosed with Graves' disease, announces show hiatus

  21-02-2018 19:47
  
  After announcing she has the autoimmune disorder, tThe talk show host is taking a few weeks off to focus on her health.
  
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• Dunlap: Shazier Contract Situation Could Be Issue

  21-02-2018 19:43
  Follow 93-7 The Fan: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Ryan Shazier went on teammate Rosie Nix’s podcast and made unequivocally and indisputably clear one thing — he wants to play football again.
  This isn’t about walking again under his own power.
  This isn’t about leading a “normal life” and just subsisting as a regular person.
  His ambition runs a lot deeper. He wants to play football again. And sooner rather than later.
  OK, so now that such
  
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• 'Help us': Survivors of the Florida school shooting flock to state capitol to address gun control

  21-02-2018 19:32
  
  Survivors of the Florida school shooting descended on the state’s Capitol on Wednesday with one overarching message: It’s time for action.
  
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• Police: Pittsburgh Lawyer Sexually Abused Dog Multiple Times

  21-02-2018 19:15
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A prominent Pittsburgh attorney has been charged with dozens of counts of sexually abusing his dog.According to a police report, witnesses say they heard Ivan DeVoren engaging in sexual activities with his dog, Snoopy, on several different occasions.Witnesses described hearing sex sounds coming from DeVoren’s apartment on numerous occasions.They kept records of the alleged incidents, including sounds of a dog whimpering, creaking
  
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• Hempfield's Wendover Middle School closed for day after 7th-grader found in building overnight

  21-02-2018 19:13
  
  Hempfield Area School District closed one of its schools for the day after a student was found inside the building overnight.
  
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• White House says US could reach 3 percent growth rate

  21-02-2018 19:10
  
  The "full implementation of the Administration’s agenda" would lead to a big decade of growth, the president's top economist says.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools, teachers union fall short again in marathon contract session

  21-02-2018 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  Representatives for Pittsburgh Public Schools and the teachers union met again Tuesday to negotiate a contract and avert a possible strike. 
  
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• Congress wonders if this time will be different for gun control

  21-02-2018 18:55
  
  In America, gun violence has become a reoccurring fact of life, and the response to it is even more predictable.
  
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• Meet the cast of 'The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' Netflix reboot

  21-02-2018 18:54
  
  Salem is to be played by–surprise–a cat!
  
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• Do you want fees with that? Fast food at your doorstep is convenient, costly

  21-02-2018 18:53
  
  Here's what to look out for if you're ordering fast food to your doorstep.
  
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• 9 totally life-changing margaritas

  21-02-2018 18:44
  
  Margarita Day is nothing without one of the delicious drinks.
  
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• Residents Concerned As Moon Township Landslide Could Threaten Homes

  21-02-2018 18:35
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  MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Some residents in Moon Township are concerned that a growing landslide could threaten their homes.
  Chris Warnick said his backyard never used to look the way it does now.
  “Everything looked great. We actually had flat land for a good five or six feet from the edge of where the landslide started occurring,” said Warnick.
  Warnick said the slide started in April of last year and it keeps getting worse.
  “We used to hav
  
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• South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bill To Ban Saggy Pants In Public

  21-02-2018 18:34
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  CBS Local — Lawmakers in South Carolina have proposed a bill to police an interesting target: your pants. A bi-partisan effort is looking to fine anyone wearing sagging pants in public.
  Both Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House have sponsored bill 4957, which would make it “unlawful for a person to wear pants more than three inches below the crest of his ileum” — better known as the top of the hips. While the fashion
  
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• Renewing your passport in person is about to get more expensive

  21-02-2018 18:33
  
  Here’s how you can avoid the extra fees.
  
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• CAPA Students Stage Walkout In Response To Florida High School Shooting

  21-02-2018 18:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some CAPA High School students walked out of class today in response to the mass shooting in Florida that left 17 people dead.
  Nearly 100 students marched from their school to Market Square Wednesday afternoon. The students stood in a circle, holding hands.
  They remained silent for 17 minutes – one minute for each of the victims.
  This comes as students across the country plan walkouts, sit-ins, and other actions to push lawmakers
  
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• Charges dismissed in case of former VA employee accused of peeping into dorms Source: WPXI

  21-02-2018 18:13
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• Forbes Hospital expected to open cancer and imaging center in early 2019

  21-02-2018 18:12 via post-gazette.com
  A new $35 million state-of-the-art cancer and imaging center is expected to open in early 2019 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, the hospital and Allegheny Health Network announced Wednesday.
  
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• $35 million cancer center at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville to open in early 2019

  21-02-2018 18:10 via post-gazette.com
  A new $35 million state-of-the-art cancer and imaging center is expected to open in early 2019 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, the hospital and Allegheny Health Network announced Wednesday.
  
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• Nick Faldo On The Honda Classic: ‘Field Is Good, Players Like Course’

  21-02-2018 18:08
  By Dave Shedloski
  With the drama-filled West Coast swing in the books, the PGA TOUR heads across the continental U.S., to the state of Florida for the $6.6 million Honda Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where all sorts of big names will congregate.
  Rickie Fowler is the defending champion and is among 12 of the top 25 in the Official World Golf Ranking preparing to take on the challenging Champion Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Tiger Woods continues his comeback, hoping
  
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• Mini-casino bid for Mercer County invalidated by location snafu

  21-02-2018 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  Plans by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. to expand its casino empire into the Western Pennsylvania market have been sidetracked, at least temporarily, by a surprising glitch in its submission to the state’s Gaming Control Board.
  
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• Mercer County location targeted with winning mini-casino bid

  21-02-2018 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  Western Pennsylvania is to get a third mini-casino, markedly increasing the gaming industry’s competition for gamblers’ time and dollars in the area within a few years.
  
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