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• Kidsburgh: P.R.I.D.E. Festival Helping African American Children Embrace Their Heritage

  22-08-2018 23:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A special festival is helping give African American children a sense of pride in their heritage.
  It’s the P.R.I.D.E. program’s pop-up, mini-art festival, one of the only festivals in the country made specifically for African American children.There’s already been one, and there are two more, including one this weekend.
  “P.R.I.D.E.” stands for Positive Racial Identity Development in early education, and it&
  
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• Suspect In Mollie Tibbetts’ Killing Gave False ID To Employer

  22-08-2018 23:38
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  (CNN) — The man accused of pursuing and killing 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts had worked four years at an Iowa dairy farm based on false identification, his employer said Wednesday.
  “What we learned in the last 24 hours is that our employee was not who he said he was,” said Dane Lang, the co-owner and manager of Yarrabee Farms.
  That revelation came about an hour after the employee, Cristhian Bahena Rivera, was arraigned on a first-degree murder
  
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• Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Tells President Trump To Stop Playing Band’s Music

  22-08-2018 23:34
  (CNN) — Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler felt some sweet emotion, and a little jaded, when he heard President Donald Trump use his band’s song “Livin’ on the Edge” before a campaign rally Tuesday.
  In a cease and desist letter sent Wednesday, Tyler had his attorneys tell the President he could dream on if he thought he could continue using the song.
  The letter notes that this isn’t the first time Trump has used Aerosmith music without the band’s permission,
  
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• Westmoreland Chief Deputy Charged With Harassment

  22-08-2018 23:31
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Westmoreland County Chief Deputy Patricia Fritz has been charged with harassment.
  The district attorney’s office charged Fritz with summary harassment based on a complaint made by sheriff’s Cpl. Steven Felder earlier this month. The complaint states that Fritza, 63, of Mt. Pleasant physcially contacted Felder during an altercation. The claim states that Fritz pushed Felder in the chest during a grievance hearing involving a
  
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• Humane Agents Raid Site Of Suspected Puppy Mill In Washington County

  22-08-2018 23:09
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  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A rescue operation is underway at the site of a suspected puppy mill in Washington County.
  Humane agents and officials with the Action for Animals rescue group raided the property on Hamilton Acres in the City of Washington on Wednesday afternoon.
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  There is believed to be about 150 dogs on the property, many of them are German Shorthaired Pointers, which are well-known hunting dogs.
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• Pennsylvania West Nile Cases Among Top In Country

  22-08-2018 22:45
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  NEW ORLEANS (AP/KDKA) – Louisiana and Mississippi are leading the nation in the number of people who have become seriously ill from West Nile virus this year. State health departments are warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes, which spread the virus.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that as of Aug. 21 , Louisiana had 18 cases of West Nile encephalitis or meningitis, out of a national total of 133. Mississippi had 15 &
  
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• Pittsburgh judge gives longtime fugitive in Lebanon a year behind bars for 1997 prison escape

  22-08-2018 21:29 via post-gazette.com
  Ghassan Saleh, 64, escaped from a McKean County prison in 1997 after serving seven months of a 70-month sentence for drug dealing.
  
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• Pittsburgh judge gives longtime fugitive a year behind bars for 1997 prison escape

  22-08-2018 21:29 via post-gazette.com
  Ghassan Saleh, 64, escaped from a McKean County prison in 1997 after serving seven months of a 70-month sentence for drug dealing.
  
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• Station Square to reopen for outbound light-rail vehicles Thursday morning

  22-08-2018 21:22 via post-gazette.com
  Port Authority hopes to reopen Station Square for inbound light-rail vehicles this weekend after repairs from a freight train derailment.
  
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• Station Square T station reopens for outbound light-rail vehicles Thursday morning

  22-08-2018 21:22 via post-gazette.com
  Port Authority hopes to reopen Station Square for inbound light-rail vehicles this weekend after repairs from a freight train derailment.
  
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• ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Ending After Season 12 In 2019

  22-08-2018 21:20
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  (CBS Local) — This is it, “Big Bang Theory” fans. CBS has announced the top-rated comedy series will end its in May 2019.
  It still will rank as the longest-running multi-camera series in television history, with 12 seasons and a record-breaking 279 episodes, CBS said in a statement.
  In a joint statement, Warner Bros. Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said, “We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The
  
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• Oprah Introduces Her Own Frozen Pizza With A Cauliflower Crust

  22-08-2018 21:18
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  CHICAGO, Ill. (CBS Local) – After breaking into the food industry with a line of soup and side dishes, Oprah Winfrey has decided to start tossing dough and create her own line of frozen pizzas. The new treat isn’t your classic frozen slice, these pizzas come with a cauliflower-based crust.
  Oprah’s O, That’s Good! line of food products is reportedly trying to bring a “nutritious twist” to family meals.
  
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• Chick-fil-A Opens A New Restaurant Right Next To Another Chick-fil-A

  22-08-2018 21:13
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  MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. (CBS Local) – People going to lunch in Central Florida may think they’re seeing double, but it’s no mirage. Chick-fil-A has opened a new restaurant next to another Chick-fil-A.
  On Florida’s Merritt Island, the popular fast food chicken chain operates a store in the food court of Merritt Square Mall. That fact apparently didn’t stop Chick-fil-A from deciding to place a new standalone restaurant in
  
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• Station Square T Tracks To Partially Re-Open Thursday

  22-08-2018 21:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Port Authority says the Station Square T tracks will be partially open in time for Thursday morning’s commute.Outbound light rail tracks at Station Square will be ready for the start of service tomorrow, while inbound rail cars will continue using the Allentown line until this weekend.
  Good news: We plan to reopen the outbound tracks of Station Square Station tomorrow morning. The inbound will continue to use the former Allen
  
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• Help Pittsburgh Receives $25,000 In Children Books From JetBlue

  22-08-2018 21:07
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – JetBlue released that Pittsburgh is part of their “Soar With Reading” community giveback program.
  Communities have the opportunity to vote online for the city that they would like to win the donation of books and a “celebrity reading room makeover.”
  Click here to vote for Pittsburgh!Photo Credit: (JetBlue)
  In a press release JetBlue said, “This summer, JetBlue is inviting its customers, crew members and th
  
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• Help Pittsburgh Receive $25,000 In Children Books From JetBlue

  22-08-2018 21:07
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – JetBlue released that Pittsburgh is part of their “Soar With Reading” community giveback program.
  Communities have the opportunity to vote online for the city that they would like to win the donation of books and a “celebrity reading room makeover.”
  Click here to vote for Pittsburgh!Photo Credit: (JetBlue)
  In a press release JetBlue said, “This summer, JetBlue is inviting its customers, crew members and th
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: 8/22/2018

  22-08-2018 20:56
  Join KDKA's Kristine Sorensen for this weeks Kidsburgh Kidcast!
  
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• New Food, In-Game Experiences On Tap For Fans At Heinz Field

  22-08-2018 20:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting ready for their third pre-season game, but it will be their first home game this season at Heinz Field.
  With that in mind, there’s a lot that’s new for fans this year.
  “We are so excited to have football back. It’s about time. It feels like it has been forever,”
  Starting today, outdoor restaurants will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  About 2,000 square feet of s
  
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• Nationals Trades A Surprise In Midst Of Playoff Chase

  22-08-2018 20:29
  By Matt Citak
  Heading into the 2018 MLB season, the Washington Nationals had extremely lofty goals.
  Washington dominated the National League East last season, essentially clinching the division title about halfway through the year. They would go on to take the division crown by an astounding 20 games, but fell to the Chicago Cubs, 3-2, in the NLDS.
  With the same core of players returning this season, albeit with new manager Dave Martinez now leading the club, the Nationals were expecting to, at
  
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• Verizon Admits To Throttling California Firefighters ‘Unlimited’ Data

  22-08-2018 20:23
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  (CBS) – A California fire chief said Verizon throttled his crew’s Internet speed during a wildfire crisis to 1/200th of its original data plan, even though the fire department had an “unlimited” plan.Verizon’s action “severely interfered with the [fire crew’s] ability to function effectively” during the Mendocino Complex fire, a wildfire currently half the size of Rhode Island, Santa Clara County fire chief Anthon
  
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• Pa. Superior Court panel criticizes Pittsburgh judge as 'defiant'

  22-08-2018 20:16 via post-gazette.com
  The panel said Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Donna Jo McDaniel is defying the appellate court in how she sentences sex offenders.
  
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• Casinos file suit claiming online lottery games infringe on their turf

  22-08-2018 20:05 via post-gazette.com
  The new iLottery has games too similar to their own slot machines, the industry contends in Commonwealth Court filing.
  
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• Casinos In PA Asking Federal Court To Shut Down iLottery

  22-08-2018 19:51
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania casinos want a federal judge to shut down the state’s new iLottery program, arguing the internet-based games simulate slot machines and casino-style gambling in violation of state law.
  The complaint filed Wednesday against the Revenue Department says the iLottery games look, sound and play like slot machines that are found in casinos and online.
  The casinos say the Gaming Act limits casino games to those who hold
  
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• Travel Advisory Issued After 8 Bodies Found In Cancun

  22-08-2018 19:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – The U.S. Department Of State has issued as level two travel advisory after 8 bodies were found in the resort city of Cancun.
  The travel advisory warns for travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime in the area.Violent crime such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery is widespread in Mexico the advisory warns.Prosecutors say they have found a total of eight dead bodies on the streets ofCancun, with two bodies dump
  
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• Out-Of-State Toll Cheats Owe Pennsylvania Turnpike Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars

  22-08-2018 19:28
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  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It’s now one year since the Pennsylvania Turnpike started cracking down on habitual toll cheats.
  The Turnpike is now allowed to essentially suspend a Pennsylvania driver’s registration if the driver routinely avoids paying tolls.
  CBS Philadelphia discovered some out-of-state toll cheats still owe the Turnpike tens of thousands of dollars.
  Documents from the Turnpike show Kaars Inc. of Trenton is among the top toll cheats.
  
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• Diocese Of Greensburg Removes Pastor After Sexual Abuse Allegations

  22-08-2018 19:26
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – The Diocese of Greensburg has removed one pastor after reviving a credible allegation of sexual abuse.
  Monsignor Michael W. Matusak has been removed from his ministry for sexual abuse allegations that date back to 20 years ago. Matusak served as a pastor at four parishes in Uniontown including St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. Mary and St. Therese, Little Flower of Jesus.
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• Pittsburgh-Area On Pace For One Of Wettest Years On Record

  22-08-2018 19:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Nobody in the Pittsburgh-area would be surprised that this year could be among the wettest on record.
  Through Aug. 21, Pittsburgh has seen 35.84 inches of rain for the year. That’s more than 10 inches ahead (10.2) of the “normal” pace for the city.
  At this point, if the city fails to see a drop of rain through Dec. 1 we’d still be slightly ahead of the yearly pace. At this pace, we should expect to surpass the y
  
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• NASA Finds ‘Water Ice’ On The Surface Of The Moon

  22-08-2018 18:52
  (CBS Local/CNET) – There is definitely ice on the moon.
  Scientists have long believed that water ice could exist in the ever-dark recesses at the moon’s poles and that belief has finally been confirmed in a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Aug. 20.
  The lunar poles are not exposed to sunlight, leaving them dark and incredibly cold — well below freezing. In fact, the temperatures within these areas were usually in excess of -260
  
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• 9 Cases Of Dog Flu Reported In Connecticut

  22-08-2018 18:40
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  ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – The Connecticut state veterinarian reported that there have been nine confirmed cases of dog flu in the state.
  The H3N2 Canine Influenza A cases were reported between July 18 and Aug. 10.
  The nine dogs were seen by different private vets between July 18 and July 30. They received examinations, diagnostic testing and treatment.
  The pets have since recovered, officials said.
  Vets across the state warned pet owners that Connecticut
  
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• ‘Survival Of The Laziest’ May Be Key To Evolution, Study Suggests

  22-08-2018 18:27
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (CBS Local) – Scientists used to believe evolution was all about the “survival of the fittest.” A new study is suggesting that the key to survival may actually be laziness.
  The study, which looked at five million years worth of fossils and other marine species, examined the metabolic rates of nearly 300 organisms on Earth. Researchers from the University of Kansas say a species with a historically higher metabolism actually went extinct more often.
  “We
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Announce 2019 Schedule

  22-08-2018 18:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Pirates released their 2019 schedule on Wednesday.
  The Pirates will open the 2019 season in Cincinnati on March 28 for the first three game series of the season. This marks the 30th time the Pirates will open against the Reds.Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh Pirates)
  The Pirates return to Pittsburgh to host the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener on Monday, April 1. The Pirates will play two games against the Cardinals bef
  
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• Nick Faldo On The Northern Trust: ‘A Bit Of Danger Lurking’

  22-08-2018 18:12
  By Dan Reardon
  Now in its 11th year, the FedExCup Playoffs has evolved into the kind of end-of-the-season series Commissioner Tim Finchem envisioned at the outset. The roster of courses and locations has grown over the years. The formula has been tweaked to make it both understandable and competitive.
  It has had great champions like Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and current champion, Justin Thomas. It has had unexpected winners like Bill Haas and Billy Horschel.
  Next year it slides a
  
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• Pittsburgh International Airport To End Non-Stop Flights To Paris

  22-08-2018 18:09
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Delta Air Lines will no longer offer service to Paris, France after 2018.
  The airport said in a press release, “Amid growing competition for the Pittsburgh air service market, Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that its summer-time nonstop route to Paris will not return in 2019.”
  Photo: KDKA
  Last month British Airways announced the start of year-round nonstop service to London Heathrow that will begin in April, 2019. The airport reported that it is not unco
  
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• Power problem stops Port Authority's light-rail system

  22-08-2018 18:04 via post-gazette.com
  All light-rail vehicles stopped about 11:30 a.m. when a power line fell on the Panhandle Bridge between the South Side and First Avenue. 
  
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• Port Authority's light-rail service resumes after power problem

  22-08-2018 18:04 via post-gazette.com
  All light-rail vehicles stopped about 11:30 a.m. when a power line fell on the Panhandle Bridge between the South Side and First Avenue. 
  
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• Disney Offering To Pay Your College Tuition

  22-08-2018 17:47
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  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Disney is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a college degree or finish a high school diploma.
  The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it will pay upfront tuition to workers who want to take classes starting in the fall.
  Disney World (Photo by Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images)
  Disney initially will invest $50 million into the “Disney Aspire” program and up to $25 million a year after that.
  
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• Ford Recalls More Than 50,000 Vehicles

  22-08-2018 17:37
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  DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling the charging cords for more than 50,000 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in North America because they could cause fires in electrical outlets.
  The company says the 120-volt cords came with certain 2012 through 2015 Focus electrics and some 2013 through 2015 Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids.
  Ford says plugging the cords into outlets that aren’t on a dedicated circuit or are on damaged, worn or corroded
  
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• Study: Low-Carb Diet Linked To Early Death

  22-08-2018 17:34
  (CBS Local) – Carb lovers can now rejoice!
  A new study suggests cutting way back on carbs could be bad for you. Researchers found that moderate carb consumption is healthier.
  The study is from The Lancet Public Health and it found that people who get about half of their total calories from carbohydrates, may be at a lower risk of early death compared to those who follow either very high or very low carb diets.
  The study examined over 15,000 people from the Atherosc
  
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• Cardinal Wuerl’s Name To Be Removed From North Catholic H.S.

  22-08-2018 17:03
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  SEVEN FIELDS (KDKA) – Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s name will be removed from North Catholic High School.
  The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced the decision on Wednesday.
  In an Aug. 16 letter, Cardinal Wuerl requested his name be removed.
  “In light of the circumstances today and lest we in any way detract from the purpose of Catholic education…I respectfully ask you to remove my name from it. In this way, there should be no distraction
  
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• NWS Confirms EF1 Tornado In Jefferson County

  22-08-2018 16:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
  An EF1 tornado touched down just south of Brockway in Jefferson County around 4:10 p.m.
  Officials estimated the tornado had winds of 85 to 95 mph.Confirmed EF1 Tornado in Jefferson county PA yesterday just south of Brockway with winds of 85-95 mph. More details here: https://t.co/b4R1fImmCa #pawx pic.twitter.com/apA6ZDGgkU
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• A Catholic crisis: A visual narrative of the grand jury report release

  22-08-2018 15:31 via post-gazette.com
  The report’s release last Tuesday drew responses from victims, the accused and church leadership, as priests and parishioners reflected on the report’s impact on the church.
  
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• East Pittsburgh officials consider disbanding the borough's police department

  22-08-2018 15:25 via post-gazette.com
  “It’s financial, it’s safety, it’s how many patrols, how many calls, things like that,” said council president Dennis Simon.
  
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• East Pittsburgh considers disbanding police force in wake of Antwon Rose shooting

  22-08-2018 15:25 via post-gazette.com
  East Pittsburgh officials have had informal sessions with Allegheny County police about whether the countywide agency could take over.
  
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• Hawaii On Alert As Hurricane Lane Strengthens To Category 5

  22-08-2018 15:12
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  HONOLULU (AP) – The National Weather Service says Hurricane Lane has strengthened to become a Category 5 hurricane, which means that it is likely to cause catastrophic damage with winds 157 mph or above. The hurricane is about 500 miles (804 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu.
  The weather service says that in a Category 5 hurricane, a high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed. Roofs and walls will collapse. The winds will knock down trees and power
  
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• The 'Burgh makes another ratings splash

  22-08-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  Among 100 most populous cities, Pittsburgh ranks No. 23 in total score for its parks and takes sixth place for the most splash pads. 
  
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• PTL Links: Aug. 22, 2018

  22-08-2018 14:43
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Great Race Weekend
  Pittsburgh Brewing Guide Release Party
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes: Taco Salad & Chocolate-Cinnamon ‘Nachos’
  Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
  Penn Cove Eatery 
  The Dog Stop 
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Taco Salad & Chocolate-Cinnamon ‘Nachos’

  22-08-2018 14:36
  Rania Harris stopped by PTL to show off some easy recipes that are great for cooking with your kids!
  Taco Salad1¼ pounds ground bison
  Freshly ground black pepper
  I package Taco seasoning mix
  2 corn tortillas, cut into ¼-inch strips
  2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  1 cup Pico de Gallo
  Sour Cream
  ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  Premade taco bowlsDirections:
  In a large cast-iron skil
  
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• Scoobi scooters zip along Pittsburgh streets at 30 mph

  22-08-2018 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  The new scooter-sharing app has had more than 7,600 downloads since launching in July.
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Creek Along Route 30 In Ligonier, 2 Injured

  22-08-2018 14:27
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  LIGONIER (KDKA) – A tractor-trailer crashed into a creek in Westmoreland County Wednesday morning.
  According to officials, the crash happened on Route 30, near the Sleepy Hollow Causeway in Ligonier around 8 a.m.
  A Manes Paper tractor-trailer was heading to a Burger King when the driver fell asleep. The truck went through a guard rail, over an embankment and into the creek.
  “At this point, the driver was fatigued, that came from a statement of the d
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Creek Along Route 30 In Ligonier

  22-08-2018 14:27
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  LIGONIER (KDKA) – A tractor-trailer crashed into a creek in Westmoreland County Wednesday morning.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the crash happened on Route 30, near the Sleepy Hollow Causeway in Ligonier.
  The cause of the crash is unknown and it is unclear if anyone was injured.
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