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• Pirates’ Winning Streak Ends With 5-0 Loss To Giants

  13-05-2018 23:33
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gorkys Hernandez homered off Ivan Nova to spark a five-run sixth inning, Nick Hundley added a three-run drive and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Sunday to stop a season-high six game-losing streak.
  PITTSBURGH, PA – MAY 13:Ivan Nova #46 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park on May 13, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Get
  
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• Man Stabs Woman With Garden Shears At Walmart

  13-05-2018 23:22
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  SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A woman was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a man stabbed her at a Fayette County Walmart.
  The incident happened just after 3 p.m. at the Walmart in South Union Township.
  According to emergency dispatchers, a man stabbed the woman with garden shears.
  The victim was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
  The man was taken into custody.
  Further details, including what led up to the stabbing, have not been co
  
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• Man Assaults Wife With Pruning Shears At Walmart

  13-05-2018 23:22
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  SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man is accused of attacking his wife with pruning shears Sunday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot.
  State troopers were sent to the Walmart in South Union Township, Fayette County, just after 3 p.m. for a report of a domestic-related incident.
  During their investigation, troopers learned that 55-year-old Robert Bruce Carpenter Jr., from the Bruceton Mills area, had agreed to meet his wife in the parking lot to exchange a de
  
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• More Thunderstorms Expected In Southwestern Pa. Area

  13-05-2018 23:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More thunderstorms could possibly hit southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon.
  The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Washington, Greene and Fayette counties until 5:45 p.m. Wind and hail are expected.
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  Many other parts of southwestern Pennsylvania — including Fayette, Somerset and Westmoreland counties — are under a severe thunderstorm watch, which means thu
  
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• Strong Winds Blow Bounce House With 9-Year-Old Inside Onto Freeway

  13-05-2018 23:00
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  ADELANTO, Calif. (AP/CBS) – Authorities say a child suffered minor injuries after gusty winds blew a bounce house from a California neighborhood onto a nearby highway.
  CBS Los Angeles reports a gust of wind took a bounce house with a 9-year-old child inside over a fence and down a freeway Saturday afternoon.
  The sheriff’s department says the bounce house rolled onto the freeway and struck a vehicle, at which point the child fell out of it.
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• Water Main Break Floods Part Of McKnight Road

  13-05-2018 22:45
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  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A water main break sent water gushing onto part of McKnight Road in Ross Township on Sunday afternoon.
  The Ross Township Police Department says the break happened on McKnight Road between Patrick Place and Old McKnight Road.
  (Photo Credit: Ross Township Police Department/Facebook)
  Because of the break, the southern-most entrance to Ross Park Mall is closed.
  Police say northbound traffic on McKnight Road has been restricted to two la
  
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• Former NFL Head Coach, Pittsburgh Native Chuck Knox Dies At 86

  13-05-2018 20:23
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterSEATTLE, Wash (KDKA) — Sewickley High School graduate and former NFL head coach Chuck Knox passed away Saturday, at the age of 86.
  CBS Affiliate KIRO reports that Knox’s granddaughter announced the news on Sunday.
  Knox was the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Seattle Seahawks. He was voted AP NFL Coach of the Year three times during his career.
  
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• Pa. Turnpike gets aggressive as it threatens toll scofflaws with criminal charges, suspensions

  13-05-2018 19:40 via post-gazette.com
  Michael Fabacher of Honey Brook, Chester County, is finding out the hard way what can happen when motorists don’t pay tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike: He’s facing third-degree felony charges that carry a potential of seven years in jail and a fine of $15,000.
  
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• Have unpaid tolls? The Pennsylvania Turnpike is coming after you

  13-05-2018 19:40 via post-gazette.com
  Michael Fabacher of Honey Brook, Chester County, is finding out the hard way what can happen when motorists don’t pay tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike: He’s facing third-degree felony charges that carry a potential of seven years in jail and a fine of $15,000.
  
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• Lightning Strike Causes Church Fire In Westmoreland County

  13-05-2018 19:30
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterRUFFSDALE, Pa. (KDKA) — A fire burned the Christ Reformed Church in Ruffsdale, around 6:30 p.m. Saturday night.
  The steeple is reported to have water damage to its sanctuary, and part of the ceiling collapsed.
  The church pastor, Reverend Dennis Kletzing says he is hopeful that insurance will cover the damages from the fire.
  A firefighter was taken to the hospital after a ladder fell on him, causing him to break two fingers.
  
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• Despite rain, thousands of runners, walkers turn out for Race for the Cure

  13-05-2018 18:34 via post-gazette.com
  Rick Checchio of Forest Hills and 15 other members of his family stopped for group photos early Sunday in front of a bright pink dumpster at Schenley Park as they made their way to the starting line for the Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure.
  
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• Pittsburgh Race For The Cure Draws Thousands Of Participants

  13-05-2018 18:22
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure had over eighteen thousand participants Sunday morning.
  Two thousand of the participants were breast cancer survivors.
  The first place finishers of the 5K race received a $250 Giant Eagle gift card.
  The first breast cancer survivor to finish the race received a $200 Giant Eagle gift card.
  
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• Pittsburgh ‘Race For The Cure’ Draws Thousands Despite Rain

  13-05-2018 18:22
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A little rain wasn’t enough to stop the Race for the Cure.
  Thousands strolled through Schenley Park, supporting the battle against breast cancer.
  “We’re sisters, and we survived this horrible thing,” breast cancer survivor Alise Lipovsky said. “He gave us another day.”
  Hugs and tears of joy were shared by breast cancer survivors, celebrating life while fighting the good fight.
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• Man killed, woman and 3 children hurt in Pittsburgh crash Source: AP

  13-05-2018 18:05
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• Man killed, woman and 3 children hurt in Pittsburgh crash

  13-05-2018 18:05
  The accident on the 10th Street Bypass - between the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges - occurred just before 5 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say the driver of an SUV lost control and struck a concrete barrier, then rolled over and collided with a car driven by 61-year-old Michael Markilinski, of Crescent.
  
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• Bills Would Prohibit Public Schools From ‘Meal Shaming’

  13-05-2018 17:35
  Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | TwitterBOSTON (AP) – Lawmakers are considering proposals that would prohibit Massachusetts school districts from denying hot lunches to children who don’t have money to pay for them or whose parents have fallen behind on meal plan installments.
  Critics call the practice “meal shaming” because of the embarrassment it can bring to students. It would become illegal under bills filed by state Sen. Cynthia Creem and state Rep. Andres Vargas that will
  
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• Pollen in Pittsburgh: 5 tips to protect from attack of tree allergies

  13-05-2018 16:05 via post-gazette.com
  This may be a record-setting year for tree pollen and allergy sufferers, and we still have a few more weeks to go.
  
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• Attendees at NAACP banquet reminded that struggles are not over

  13-05-2018 15:47
  Phyllis Waller, right, president of the Washington branch of NAACP, presents the group's Human Rights Award to Gwendolyn Gladden Simmons, at its 58th Annual Human Rights Award Banquet Friday night at DoubleTree Hotel-Meadow Lands.
  
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• Police identify man killed in three-vehicle crash on 10th Street Bypass

  13-05-2018 15:18 via post-gazette.com
  Authorities have identified the man who died in a three-vehicle crash Saturday on the 10th Street Bypass in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  
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• To help her daughter, this mom is embracing her role as the first one through breast cancer

  13-05-2018 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  The ways of a loving mother don’t stop when her child is a mom herself.
  
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• Missing the League of Women Voters' Guide? Ranks have thinned, but league hopes to persevere

  13-05-2018 10:58
  The eyes of the world were upon the 18th Congressional District special election this past March, but the contest lacked one staple: a candidates' forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Washington County.
  
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• Trains and planes: How Hobby shops survive in the 21st century

  13-05-2018 06:21
  Mehler is, at the very least, a hardy survivor. At 88 years old, he is one of the dwindling number of people who can claim the title "hobby shop proprietor."
  
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• Man killed in multi-vehicle crash on 10th Street Bypass; mother, 3...

  13-05-2018 06:21
  UPDATE One person was killed and four were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Downtown Pittsburgh Saturday. Police said that bystanders, including an off-duty fireman, performed CPR on the driver of one of the vehicles while emergency responders rushed to the scene.
  
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• Topgolf will hire 500 for its South Fayette location

  13-05-2018 06:20
  With plans to open later this summer, Topgolf Pittsburgh announced it will hire 500 workers for its location in South Fayette's Newbury Market.
  
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• Pirates Top Giants 6-5 For 5th Straight Win

  13-05-2018 06:07
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco and Francisco Cervelli homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a sloppy inning by former closer Tony Watson to slip by the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Saturday for their fifth straight victory.
  Watson (1-2), an All-Star for Pittsburgh during his six-plus seasons with the club, loaded the bases in the eighth, and then gave the Pirates the lead when he hit former teammate Jordy Mercer to force in Josh Bell. Fel
  
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• Two Reportedly Hospitalized After Parkway North Crash

  13-05-2018 04:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least two people were reportedly hospitalized after a crash on the Parkway North on Saturday.
  According to a witness, a man was allegedly driving erratically in the inbound lane near the McKnight Road exit.
  The witness says the driver crashed into a jersey barrier, then crashed into a vehicle and crashed back into the jersey barrier again.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  At least three people — a 26-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl and
  
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• Ambulance Collides With Car, Goes Over Embankment While Responding To Crash

  13-05-2018 03:34
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  HICKORY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — An ambulance that was on its way to a scene ended up getting into a crash in Lawrence County on Saturday afternoon.
  (Photo Credit: Joe Sobczak)
  Around 5:45 p.m., emergency responders started to head toward the intersection of Harlansburg Road and State Road for a report that a car had crashed into a tree.
  As the ambulance was driving to the scene, it collided with a car on Harlansburg Road near Cameron Road. The ambulance we
  
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• Black Dot Bug Hits iPhone: How To Fix If This Emoji Breaks Your iMessages

  13-05-2018 03:23
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  (CNET) — If you thought emojis were harmless, well, this one can freeze your iPhone’s messaging app.
  A new iMessage bug involving a string of text and the black dot emoji () can overload iMessage if sent to your iPhone. The bug was spotted by YouTuber EverythingApplePro, who frames it as a prank to freeze people’s phones. Watch him explain the bug in the video above.
  EverythingApplePro says the bug affects iPhones running iOS 11 to iOS 11.4, b
  
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• Police: Memorial Cross For Man Killed In Crash Stolen

  13-05-2018 00:43
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  UPPER TURKEYFOOT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police say a cross that was marking the spot where a Somerset County man was killed in a crash has been stolen.
  According to Pennsylvania State Police, a stainless steel cross was standing along Sculton Road in memory of Nathan Ohler. The cross went missing on March 10 of this year.
  The Post-Gazette reported last year that Ohler was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Sculton Road in January 2017.
  State Police say the cross
  
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