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• Plum School District Staff Member On Paid Leave After Policy Violation

  28-02-2018 23:51
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  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) — A staff member within the Plum Borough School District has been placed on paid leave.
  The district announced the decision with a message from the acting superintendent posted on their website Wednesday.
  According to the acting superintendent, a policy violation was reported to the administration and then reported to police.
  It is currently under investigation.
  The statement went on to say: “Educating our children in a safe and
  
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• Pittsburgh Housing Authority, city, plan police patrols for two North Side sites

  28-02-2018 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  Two Pittsburgh public housing complexes may soon be regularly patrolled by dedicated city police officers instead of private security in a bid to improve safety and community-police relations on the North Side.
  
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• Trump to senator: 'You're afraid of the NRA'

  28-02-2018 23:17
  
  The president had forceful language for lawmakers in a meeting on gun rules and school safety.
  
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• WH communications director Hope Hicks to resign

  28-02-2018 23:00
  
  A longtime aide to President Trump, Hicks will resign in the coming weeks.
  
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• Contractors working on a deck discover human remains

  28-02-2018 22:59
  
  The remains are being examined to determine an identity.
  
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• White House’s Communications Director Hope Hicks Is Resigning

  28-02-2018 22:51
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  WASHINGTON (AP) – White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal aides, is resigning.
  In a statement, the president praises Hicks for her work over the last three years. He says he “will miss having her by my side.”MORE: White House communications director Hope Hicks, who has worked with Pres. Trump for three years, to leave White House in coming weeks; Hicks testified before House Intelligence
  
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• Worshippers Clutching AR-15 Rifles Hold Commitment Ceremony

  28-02-2018 22:30
  NEWFOUNDLAND, Pa. (AP) – Crown-wearing worshippers clutching AR-15 rifles drank holy wine and exchanged or renewed wedding vows in a commitment ceremony at a Pennsylvania church on Wednesday, prompting a nearby school to cancel classes.
  With state police and a smattering of protesters standing watch outside the church, brides clad in white and grooms in dark suits brought dozens of unloaded AR-15s into World Peace and Unification Sanctuary for a religious event that doubled as an advertise
  
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• Vote For Local Finalists In Google’s Impact Challenge

  28-02-2018 22:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Voting is underway for the four local groups selected as finalists in Google’s Impact Challenge.
  Idea Foundry, Pittsburgh Conservation Corps, Pittsburgh Community Kitchen and Prototype PGH have already received $50,000 for their ideas, and the winner will receive another $50,000.
  You are being asked to vote on which proposal you like the best.
  Voting closes on March 14.You can cast your vote by clicking this link!
  
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• Pitt Suspends Sorority Over Hazing Complaints, Pledges Suffer Bruising In Alleged Incident

  28-02-2018 22:16
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Penn Hills Police are investigating hazing complaints involving 12 women pledging the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at the University of Pittsburgh.
  Alpha Kappa Alpha (Iota Chapter) does not have a house on Pitt’s campus. Instead, the hazing incidents reportedly happened twice last week at a home in Penn Hills.
  Police would not tell KDKA where that home is, so as not to jeopardize their investigation.
  “On Monday evening, we ha
  
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• Plum staff member on leave amid police investigation

  28-02-2018 22:08
  
  The matter was "immediately reported to law enforcement" and is now under investigation, the Plum Borough School District says.
  
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• Anthony Davis Enters NBA MVP Conversation

  28-02-2018 21:57
  By Matt Citak
  Most conversations about this season’s NBA MVP revolve around two players: James Harden and LeBron James.
  Harden is in the middle of the greatest offensive season of his nine-year career. His 31.4 points per game leads the NBA, and is more than three points higher than the next leading scorer. Harden currently has the Rockets up half a game on the Warriors for the number-one seed in the Western Conference, as his new partnership with Chris Paul has been paying huge dividends
  
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• CBS All Access show '$1' seeks paid extras

  28-02-2018 21:54 via post-gazette.com
  Paid background extras are needed for “$1,” a new TV series being shot in the Pittsburgh area.
  
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• United States Olympic Committee Chief Executive Scott Blackmun steps down

  28-02-2018 21:48
  
  A statement sent regarding his resignation cited Blackmun’s health as the underlying factor.
  
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• 2 weeks later: Students return to Florida high school after mass shooting

  28-02-2018 21:45
  
  Grief counselors and therapy dogs were available on campus "to provide a lot of love, a lot of understanding" and help students "ease back" into their school routines.
  
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• Massage brings pain relief to veterans

  28-02-2018 21:44
  
  “I’ve seen people sort of change their lifestyle more toward health, since they're able to do more and take better care of themselves."
  
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• New gift shop coming to the Cultural District

  28-02-2018 21:18
  After debuting their retail concept on Mount Washington last year, the ownership of love, Pittsburgh is ready for downtown.
  
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• Vehicle Crashes Into Butler Co. Car Dealership

  28-02-2018 21:16
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  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — A car dealership in Butler County is cleaning up after a vehicle crashed into the building Wednesday afternoon.
  It happened at the #1 Cochran Subaru dealership in the 300 block of New Castle Road.There are reports one person may have been injured.
  There’s no word on the cause of the crash.
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• McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores are closing

  28-02-2018 21:00 via post-gazette.com
  The endangered species that is the small independent Pittsburgh food market is becoming even more rare as McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores is closing its two remaining stores.
  
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• Can The Flyers Get Good Enough Goaltending To Contend?

  28-02-2018 20:56
  By Steve Silverman
  At the start of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights shocked the NHL by not only surviving in their first foray around the league, but actually thriving. They have proved to be a legitimate threat for the President’s Trophy with their overwhelming first-year performance.
  After a so-so start that saw them teetering on the brink of irrelevance, the Boston Bruins went on a 2 ½-month hot streak that has allowed them to become legitimate Stanley Cup contenders –
  
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• 19-year-old drug dealer whose product killed man goes to prison for five years

  28-02-2018 20:56 via post-gazette.com
  A drug dealer whose product killed a man went to prison today for five years.
  
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• Damaged Ear Of Penn State Nittany Lion Shrine Repaired

  28-02-2018 20:32
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – The damaged ear of a statue of the Pennsylvania State University mascot has been repaired.
  Authorities were called to the university’s Nittany Lion Shrine around 4 a.m. Sunday and found that an ear on the right side of the statue had been broken off and was found nearby.
  The Centre Daily Times reports Wednesday the ear had been fixed by the university’s Office of Physical Plant. Earlie the statue had a temporary repla
  
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• Voting Underway To Determine Google Impact Challenge Winner

  28-02-2018 20:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Voting began today for the four local groups selected as finalists in Google’s Impact Challenge.
  Idea Foundry, Pittsburgh Conservation Corps, Pittsburgh Community Kitchen and Prototype PGH have already received $50,000 for their ideas. The winner will receive another $50,000.
  You are being asked to vote on which proposal you like the best.Click here to cast your vote!Voting closes on March 14.
  
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• Eye On Beaver County: Meet The Panel

  28-02-2018 20:11
  KDKA-TV Eye on Community: Beaver County
  Thursday, April 5, 2018 – The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd, Hopewell, PA 15001
  Beaver County’s importance as a growth corridor will be the subject of an event hosted by KDKA-TV in April at the Fez in Hopewell.
  “KDKA-TV Eye On Community: Beaver County” will feature speakers discussing the revitalization of Beaver County and its’ growth potential, with a special emphasis on business opportunities stemming from the Shell cracker plant.
  
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• Black lung is making a comeback

  28-02-2018 20:11
  
  Thanks to regulation, black lung had almost disappeared by the turn of the century. But now it's coming back.
  
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• Possible human remains found behind Garfield home

  28-02-2018 20:08 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police are investigating after what appeared to be the skeletal remains of a woman were found Wednesday outside a Garfield home.
  
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• Best Locally Owned Coffee Shops In Pittsburgh

  28-02-2018 20:00
  By Jessica Wasik
  Few beverages perk you up and get your morning moving quite like a cup of fresh-roasted coffee. Pittsburgh may not initially seem like a growing coffee city, but there are an increasing number of locally owned coffee shops that are out to change that perception. From quaint and quiet coffeehouses serving classic cappuccinos and house blends to unique and trendy hangouts with creative lattes and loose leaf teas, you’ll easily break through beverage boredom. Get your mornin
  
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• University Faculty Votes To Rescind Trump’s Honorary Degree

  28-02-2018 19:49
  BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) – Close to two-thirds of the faculty at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania have voted for the school’s board of trustees to rescind President Donald Trump’s honorary degree.
  The Faculty Steering Committee announced the results of the electronic vote Tuesday, with 357 votes cast out of 472 voting members of the faculty. The official tally was 296-50 in support of the motion.
  The motion states Trump has made statements that contradict the school’s values.
  
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• 30 cringe-worthy awards show moments

  28-02-2018 19:48
  
  The most awkwardperformances, audience reactions, and stage mishaps.
  
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• Trump blasts Sessions' 'disgraceful' handling of Russia probe

  28-02-2018 19:44
  
  Jeff Sessions responded with a statement later in the day, saying "as long as I am the Attorney General, I will continue to discharge my duties with integrity and honor."
  
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• Pitt suspends sorority while Penn Hills police investigate hazing report by 12 students

  28-02-2018 19:42
  
  All students who reported the suspected incident had bruises.
  
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• All aboard the history train!

  28-02-2018 19:34
  
  Take a step back in time inside this historic railroad car.
  
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• 'Legendary' Billy Graham honored at Capitol by Trump, lawmakers

  28-02-2018 19:29
  
  "America's Pastor" shares the honor with 11 presidents and other distinguished Americans.
  
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• Pitt sorority suspended after possible off-campus hazing incident

  28-02-2018 19:27 via post-gazette.com
  The University of Pittsburgh has suspended a sorority while a possible off-campus hazing incident is investigated by Penn Hills and university police, officials confirmed Wednesday.
  
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• Justice Alito Seeks Input On Pennsylvania Congressional Map Dispute

  28-02-2018 19:26
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is giving the Democratic voters who successfully challenged Pennsylvania’s congressional map a few days to weigh in on whether the new districts should be put on hold.
  Alito called Wednesday for a response to the request for a stay made by the state Legislature’s highest-ranking Republicans.
  The voters and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf both plan to respond by the Monday deadline.
  House Speak
  
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• Georgia teacher in custody, no students in danger after report of shots at school

  28-02-2018 19:24
  
  Police say a student injured an ankle running to evacuate the school, but no other children were hurt.
  
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• TrueMotion app aims to curb the distracted driving epidemic

  28-02-2018 19:23
  
  Parents can track when their kids are distracted while driving with this handy app.
  
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• Police: Man Facing DUI Charges, Caused Crash With Child In Backseat

  28-02-2018 19:16
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A man is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after causing a crash in Greensburg with a small child in the backseat.
  According to police, the crash happened around 9:13 p.m. at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and New Alexandria Road on Feb. 18.
  Christian Allen, 44, made an abrupt left turn onto Harvey Avenue and collided with another vehicle head-on.
  When police arrived, they noticed Allen still in the vehicle and a child was u
  
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• Police: Father Facing DUI Charges Again, Causing Crash With Child In Backseat

  28-02-2018 19:16
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A man is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after causing a crash in Greensburg with a small child in the backseat.
  According to police, the crash happened around 9:13 p.m. at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and New Alexandria Road on Feb. 18.
  Christian Allen, 44, made an abrupt left turn onto Harvey Avenue and collided with another vehicle head-on.
  When police arrived, they noticed Allen still in the vehicle and a child was u
  
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• Supreme Court Justice Alito asks for responses to GOP bid to block new Pa. congressional map

  28-02-2018 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. on Wednesday asked participants in a key Pennsylvania gerrymandering case to respond to a request from top Republican lawmakers that the nation’s highest court step in and block the new congressional map.
  
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• SCOTUS Justice Alito asks for responses to GOP bid to block new Pa. congressional map

  28-02-2018 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. on Wednesday asked participants in a key Pennsylvania gerrymandering case to respond to a request from top Republican lawmakers that the nation’s highest court step in and block the new congressional map.
  
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• ‘Knock It Off’: 99-Year-Old Gets 18-Year-Old Hostage Taker To Release Her

  28-02-2018 18:55
  CBS Local — An 18-year-old escaped felon got more than he bargained for after taking a 99-year-old grandmother hostage in her own home. Doris Wasden of Utah not only stood up to the criminal but was reportedly able to secure her own release during a tense standoff with police.
  Freddy Alexander Velasquez shot his way into the West Valley City home on Feb. 23 while on the run from police. Granddaughter CJ Montoya and her fiance Jim Gabbard were able to escape the home with the aide
  
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• Harmar bald eagles have second egg in the nest

  28-02-2018 18:42 via post-gazette.com
  The Harmar bald eagles have a second egg in their nest, according to an announcement Wednesday by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. 
  
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• The Moon Is Getting Its Own Mobile 4G Network In 2019

  28-02-2018 18:02
  CBS Local — Astronauts are finally getting the thing they need most in space: 4G phone service. Nokia is partnering with telecom company Vodafone Germany to build the first mobile phone network on the moon.
  The project is scheduled to launch in 2019 as part of a privately funded lunar mission being undertaken by Berlin-based team Part Time Scientists. “In order for humanity to leave the cradle of Earth, we need to develop infrastructures beyond our home planet,” 
  
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• Woman’s Remains Found In Garfield, Police Investigating

  28-02-2018 18:00
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  EAST LIBERTY (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a woman’s remains were found in Garfield.
  According to officials, the remains were found in a building in the 5400 block of Black Street Wednesday morning.
  A neighbor said the home has been under construction for about a year. No one is believed to have been living in the home during the construction.
  No other information has been released at this time.
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• Possible Human Remains Found In Garfield, Police Investigating

  28-02-2018 18:00
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  EAST LIBERTY (KDKA) – Police are investigating after remains, which are possibly human, were found in Garfield.
  According to officials, the remains were found in a building in the 5400 block of Black Street Wednesday morning.
  No other information has been released at this time.
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• Bayer prescription drugs boosted record sales in 2017

  28-02-2018 17:55 via post-gazette.com
  Bayer said 2017 net income grew by 62 percent as its prescription drugs such as blood thinner Xarelto and eye medicine Eylea generated record sales.
  
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• Pitcairn Police close off block on Second Street

  28-02-2018 17:35 via post-gazette.com
  The Pitcairn Police Department sent out an advisory on its Facebook account Wednesday that says the 500 block of Second Street has been closed temporarily "due to a police situation.”
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers GM: Ryan Shazier Will Not Play In 2018

  28-02-2018 17:34
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert says Ryan Shazier will not play in 2018.Colbert made the comments at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.Kevin Colbert confirmed Ryan Shazier won’t play in 2018
  — Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) February 28, 2018“We know that and he knows that,” Colbert said.Shazier will continue to be around the team and continue to rehab his injury.
  He was injured making a tackle in
  
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• A Letter From Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack

  28-02-2018 17:20
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  NEW YORK (AP) – Dick’s Sporting Goods will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles in its stores and won’t sell guns to anyone under 21 years old following the school massacre in Parkland, Florida.
  The following is a letter written by Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. CEO and Chairman Ed Stack:
  We at DICK’S Sporting Goods are deeply disturbed and saddened by the tragic events in Parkland. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the
  
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