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• President Trump To Attend 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony In Pennsylvania

  05-09-2018 23:49
  WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will mark the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by participating in a ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in Pennsylvania.
  The White House says the president will be accompanied at Tuesday’s ceremony in Shanksville by first lady Melania Trump.
  Nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, when hijackers flew commercial airplanes into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the Pennsylvania field.
  Trump observed the solemn a
  
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• Pittsburgh Filmmakers hires new programming director for Regent Square and Harris Theatres

  05-09-2018 23:46 via post-gazette.com
  Joseph Morrison’s innovative programming made the Hollywood Theater in Dormont a destination for film lovers of all kinds. 
  
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• Former Plum School District substitute teacher charged with unlawful contact with a minor

  05-09-2018 23:45 via post-gazette.com
  Louis W. Thon III, 25, of Pittsburgh, was charged with statutory sexual assault and unlawful contact with a minor.
  
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• Former Plum Borough School District substitute teacher charged with unlawful contact with a minor

  05-09-2018 23:45 via post-gazette.com
  Louis W. Thon III, 25, of Pittsburgh, was charged with statutory sexual assault and unlawful contact with a minor.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public: Installing air conditioning in schools would cost millions

  05-09-2018 23:42 via post-gazette.com
  PPS Chief Operations Officer Pamela Capretta said equipping all schools with air conditioning could cost up to $100 million.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: 9/5/18

  05-09-2018 23:42
  Check out this week’s Kidsburgh Kidcast with KDKA’s Kristine Sorensen.
  
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• Diocese of Pittsburgh sends DA sexual misconduct allegation against former bishop

  05-09-2018 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  The allegation against the late Bishop Anthony G. Bosco dates to the late 1960s, when he was a monsignor. 
  
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• Kidsburgh: Stars Of ‘Aladdin’ Musical Open Kids’ Eyes To A Whole New World

  05-09-2018 23:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Broadway musical “Aladdin” is performing in Pittsburgh for its third week and some of the cast members took time out from their busy schedule to help local kids.
  The musical transports audiences to the Middle East – a place filled with color, intrigue and love.
  Zach Bencal and Olivia Donalson are two of the cast members who have taken their own time to teach local students about the show and how it relates to life
  
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• North Side Burglaries Have Business Owners Frustrated

  05-09-2018 23:12
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police say a burglar targeted The Pittsburgh Fan clothing store on Federal Street for the second time in a few weeks.
  KDKA received a copy of the surveillance video that the store’s manager hopes will lead to an arrest.
  In the video, a male suspect is seen casing the outside of the North Shore business before tossing a large rock through the front glass door. The suspect then shimmies through the opening in the glass,
  
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• French Fries Are The No. 1 Vegetable Toddlers Eat, Study Says

  05-09-2018 23:09
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WJZ) — A new study shows major gaps in food choices in youngster’s diets.
  More than 27 percent of young children do not consume a single discrete serving of vegetables on any given day, according to the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study.
  Among the vegetables toddlers do eat — French fries are the no. 1 vegetable consumed.
  According to the study, after a child turns one their food choices tend to change as they eat more family foods.
  By age two, many childr
  
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• House Divided In Half By Crane

  05-09-2018 22:19
  (CBS Local)– A crane crashed down and sliced an Orlando, Florida home in half.
  The home’s roof was under construction when the crane tipped over on Tuesday afternoon.
  No one was inside the house and there were no reported injuries.
  It took two other cranes to come lift up and remove the toppled crane.
  
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• Teammates Upset Le’Veon Bell Still Not Present For Steelers

  05-09-2018 22:10
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has not yet arrived for practice, and teammates are not happy about it.
  Bell didn’t show up for team meetings which were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
  “Now it’s bigger than business, it’s game day, and you’re still not here, it’s bigger than business,” center Maurkice Pouncey said following the Steelers afternoon practice. “At this p
  
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• Allegheny County Jail Lockdown Partially Lifted

  05-09-2018 21:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There will be a partial lift of the lockdown at the Allegheny County Jail, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
  Warden Orlando Harper announced that most inmates will be allowed to use the phone, commissary and take part in recreation.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “Those pods released from the lockdown have been authorized for full recreation and split recreation,” Harper said, while noting that only half the pod at a time will
  
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• Carry-On Security Bins Are The Dirtiest Items At Airports, Study Says

  05-09-2018 21:49
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) — If you want to stay healthy while traveling through the airport you may want to wash your hands after going through security.
  A new study examined a variety of airport surfaces and found that the grimiest of all were the plastic bins used for pushing shoes and carry-on bags through screening machines.
  The study, published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases, found viruses in half of the samples of the trays at Helsinki Airport in Finland.
  “Plastic security
  
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• Apple Issues iPhone 8 Recall For Frozen Screens, Unexpected Restarts

  05-09-2018 21:36
  PITTSBURGH (CBS Local) – Some iPhone 8’s are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect.
  Apple issued the recall at the end of August saying affected devices may experience restarts, a frozen screen, or won’t turn on.
  The company will repair eligible devices free of charge.
  To find out if your phone qualifies click here.
  The program does not affect iPhone 8 Plus models.
  
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• Allegheny County Jail partially lifts lockdown

  05-09-2018 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  Warden Orlando Harper said the lockdown was listed for all pods with some exceptions.
  
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• Toyota Is Recalling 1 Million Hybrids At Risk Of Catching Fire

  05-09-2018 21:21
  (CNN Money) — Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk.
  The automaker said Wednesday that the safety recall covers its Prius, Prius plug-in hybrid and C-HR SUV models and is intended to repair a problem with their electrical systems, which in some cases can cause fires.
  More than half of the affected vehicles are in Japan, while just under 200,000 are in the United States. The rest were sold in Europe and other markets. US drivers
  
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• Appeals court upholds Pittsburgh church's firing of pastor

  05-09-2018 20:30 via post-gazette.com
  Sixth Mount Zion Baptist of Larimer wins case against former pastor who sued alleging breach of contract.
  
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• Appeals court upholds church's firing of pastor

  05-09-2018 20:30 via post-gazette.com
  Sixth Mount Zion Baptist of Larimer wins case against former pastor who sued alleging breach of contract.
  
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• Court orders Bethel Park restaurant to pay back wages to workers

  05-09-2018 20:22 via post-gazette.com
  The judgment requires Danny’s Pizza to pay $39,577 in back wages to 16 current and former employees and an additional $9,128 penalty.
  
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• ‘Dream Crazy:’ Nike Releases Full Ad Featuring Colin Kaepernick

  05-09-2018 20:08
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) – Nike has released their full “Just Do It” ad featuring Colin Kaepernick.
  The ad has Kaepernick narrating over a series of inspirational athletes and their stories of struggle: from MLS star Alphonso Davies’ voyage from refugee to professional soccer player to Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin’s journey to become the NFL’s first one-handed player.
  “So don’t ask if your dreams are crazy, ask if your dreams are crazy enough,&rd
  
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• ‘One Person Doesn’t Make Or Break You:’ Steelers Prepare For Week One Without Le’Veon Bell

  05-09-2018 19:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the regular season opener just days away, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for it without starting running back Le’Veon Bell.
  The Steelers had a team meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning and Bell once again wasn’t present.
  “Football is the ultimate team sport. One person doesn’t make or break you. I’d like to say the linemen are more important than any skill player, including myself, on this team.
  
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• State prisons plan crackdown on illegal drugs, officials announce

  05-09-2018 19:32 via post-gazette.com
  “We’re going to eliminate all possible ways drugs can get into the system,” said Corrections Secretary John Wetzel at SCI Greene Wednesday. 
  
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• ‘Survivor’ Season 37 Castaways Announced

  05-09-2018 19:12
  CBS has announced the 20 brand new castaways who will compete on the upcoming 37th season of Survivor. The new season, titled Survivor: David vs Goliath, will premiere with a special 90-minute episode on Wednesday, Sept. 26 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), only on CBS.
  This season’s edition features 20 new castaways divided into two groups of 10 strangers. Castaways within the “David” tribe have overcome adversity in their lives, while the castaways on the “Goliath” trib
  
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• U.S. Sports Gambling Could Make NFL 2.3 Billion Annually, Study Says

  05-09-2018 18:58
  Ryan MayerA report released by Nielsen on Wednesday morning calculates that the NFL could potentially add over $2.3 billion in revenue annually thanks to this year’s decision by the Supreme Court to legalize sports betting. The report was commissioned by the American Gaming Association, which released this infographic to illustrate how the study arrived at that conclusion.
  The projections within the report are based on a survey of 1,000 fans. Based on the information collected, the report
  
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• The National League Playoff Race Is Perfectly Set Up For Plenty Of Drama

  05-09-2018 18:40
  By Matt Citak
  The 2018 MLB campaign is turning out to be a tale of two seasons.
  Over in the American League, the closest division race can be found in the AL West, where the Houston Astros hold a 3.5 game lead over the Oakland Athletics. In the AL East, the Boston Red Sox have an 8.5 game lead over the New York Yankees, while the AL Central is a snoozefest with the Cleveland Indians 15 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins.
  Things are not much better in the Wild Card race, where the Yankees’
  
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• Remnants Of Tropical Storm Gordon Could Bring Big Rain Totals To Pittsburgh-Area

  05-09-2018 18:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You may have noticed big changes to the forecast for the weekend and wondered what happened.
  Well, as of this morning, the latest data coming in from number crunching weather models places Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania right in the crosshairs of the remnants of what peaked as Tropical Storm Gordon.
  The tropical storm has now moved inland and is moving through western parts of Mississippi. The latest forecast track weakens Go
  
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• RADical Days 2018: A record 71 free events and performances start Sept. 21

  05-09-2018 18:12 via post-gazette.com
  The Allegheny Regional Asset District event began in 2002 to celebrate assets such as libraries and parks and arts and culture programs.
  
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• New Prison Mail, Visitation Policies In Place Following Spate Of Illnesses

  05-09-2018 17:21
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  WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania prison system is putting in place new policies on mail handling, visits and detection of drones after a month in which about 50 staff reported symptoms that may have been caused by exposure to toxic chemicals.
  Gov. Tom Wolf announced it Wednesday.
  Pennsylvania’s 25 prisons have been on lockdown for a week while officials investigate the spate of illnesses.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The cause is suspected to be a cl
  
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• Catch All The Drama On The New ‘Start TV’

  05-09-2018 17:07
  Starting now, you can catch the start of something great on Start TV. It’s a brand new television network that serves as your ultimate destination for compelling, bold drama, led by strong and resourceful female characters.
   
  What shows can you watch on Start TV? We had a sneaking suspicion you’d ask that… or maybe we’re just channeling Patricia Arquette’s award-winning portrayal of the psychic Alison DuBois on Medium, which you can catch every afternoon on St
  
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• Trump: Nike Getting ‘Killed’ Over Kaepernick Endorsement Deal

  05-09-2018 16:53
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  WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Nike is getting “killed” over an endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
  Trump said on Twitter on Wednesday, “Just like the NFL, whose ratings have gone WAY DOWN, Nike is getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts. I wonder if they had any idea that it would be this way?”Just like the NFL, whose ratings have gone WAY DOWN, Nike is getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts
  
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• Jim Nantz: Texans-Patriots Could Have Playoff Implications

  05-09-2018 16:41
  Ryan Mayer
  Week 1 in the NFL is the first chance to see what the teams who have been dubbed “contenders” during the preseason actually look like in full-game action. Two of those potential playoff teams meet on the field to start the year, when the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. CBS Sports lead play-by-play announcer, Jim Nantz, will have the call alongside broadcast partner Tony Romo and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. To get a prev
  
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• Plane Quarantined At JFK Amid Reports Of Sick Passengers

  05-09-2018 16:28
  NEW YORK (AP) – A plane has been quarantined at New York’s Kennedy Airport when about 10 passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai.
  The Emirates flight landed around 9:10 a.m. Wednesday. The airline says the passengers were getting medical attention “as a precaution.”
  Video from news helicopters showed the jet sitting on the tarmac surrounded by ambulances, vehicles and airport personnel.
  Passengers were exiting the plane with their luggage and getting on to buses.
  
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• New fund to address social justice crises in black community

  05-09-2018 16:26 via post-gazette.com
  The Poise Foundation’s Human Equity and Justice Fund will help organizations that respond to police incidents and other issues.
  
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• Hurricane Florence Strengthens To Category 3 Storm

  05-09-2018 16:15
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  MIAMI (AP) – Florence has become the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season as it moves on a path that could take it toward Bermuda.
  The Category 3 hurricane’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday morning are estimated to be 120 mph (195 kph).
  Hurricane Florence is centered about 1,405 miles (2,265 kilometers) east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving west-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
  (Photo Courtesy: NOAA)
  (Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Al
  
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• Ian Eagle: Chargers Have Enough Weapons To Win Division

  05-09-2018 16:10
  Ryan Mayer
  The first week of the NFL’s regular season is upon us,  as the defending-champion Philadelphia Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night followed by a full slate of games on Sunday. The weekend offers our first look at these teams’ starters in full-on game action, as the road to Super Bowl LIII begins. One team that’s received plenty of preseason hype as a potential sleeper contender is the Los Angeles Chargers. With quarterback Philip Rivers compleme
  
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• Citing demand, Point Park University creating new School of Education

  05-09-2018 16:06 via post-gazette.com
  Darlene Marnich will head the new school. She is a professor at Point Park and has chaired its Department of Education.
   
  
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• Greensburg Woman Pleads Guilty To Letting Men Touch Girl, 3, Sexually

  05-09-2018 16:00
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  GREENSBURG (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania woman has admitted she allowed men to have sexual contact with a 3-year-old girl.
  Rebecca Shadle pleaded guilty Tuesday to child endangerment, trafficking of a minor for sexual purposes, aggravated indecent assault and conspiracy. A judge will decide how much prison time the 39-year-old Greensburg woman receives, but prosecutors say they will ask that she serve at least 10 to 20 years.
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• Report: Le’Veon Bell Not Present For Steelers’ Meetings

  05-09-2018 15:18
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has not yet arrived for practice.
  According to Ian Rapoport, Bell was not present for the team’s 9 a.m. meeting.Meetings are at 9 am in Pittsburgh and #Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell is not present at the facility, I’m told. Wednesday of game week.
  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2018
  Rapoport further explains that players have until 4 p.m. Saturday to report
  
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• Just Ducky Tours ends season early after ticket sale slump

  05-09-2018 15:12 via post-gazette.com
  Just Ducky tours typically run through November. Tours were offered over the Labor Day weekend.
  
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• Fan Essentials: Top NFL Contenders

  05-09-2018 15:09
  With the season just days away, hope springs eternal across the NFL. Every team is tied for the division lead, and every team still dreams of Super Bowl glory. This time next week, those dreams will seem a little tarnished for half of these teams. And a month from now, those dreams may be all but vanquished. But right now, every team sees itself as a contender.
  The reality, of course, will play out quite differently. Only two teams will compete in Super Bowl LIII next February in Atlanta, and on
  
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• Pickup Crashes Into Dallas Television Station Building

  05-09-2018 14:48
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  DALLAS (CBS) – A pickup truck smashed into a television station in Dallas early Wednesday morning.
  It was just after 6 a.m. when the driver crash into the Fox 4 News building.
  Dallas police sent officers to the scene at the corner of Griffin Street and San Jacinto.More Coverage From CBS Dallas
  Downtown Dallas: @CBSDFW is on scene where a man drove his truck multiple times into the @FOX4 news station in downtown Dallas. Thankfully, no one was injured and t
  
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• PTL Links: Sept. 5, 2018

  05-09-2018 14:40
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Quantum Theatre
  Marlene Boas
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s At-Home Tailgating Recipes
  A Fair In The Park
  Lawrenceville United
  
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• Rania’s At-Home Tailgating Recipes

  05-09-2018 14:34
  Football season is back and if you’re looking for the tailgating experience without having to leave your home, check out these recipes from Rania Harris!
  Roasted Jalapeno Poppers12 large jalapeno peppers
  2 ounces feta cheese
  4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  4 ounces shredded smoked pepper Jack cheese, or other hot pepper cheese, or extra-sharp Cheddar
  A small handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  2 tablespoons grated onionDirections:
  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  Cut 1/3 of e
  
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• Behind that new Giant Eagle contract, a trend toward union mergers and different tactics

  05-09-2018 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  After years of membership declines, some labor unions are borrowing a corporate strategy as a recipe for success: mergers.
  
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• Fishy Business: Shop Shut Down For Putting Googly Eyes On Fish

  05-09-2018 14:18
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  KUWAIT (KDKA) – A shop in Kuwait has been shut down over fishy practices.
  Authorities say the market was guilty of putting googly eyes on fish to make them look fresh.
  A picture making the rounds on social media tells the tale. One of the googly eyes slipped off, which revealed a more natural yellow eye underneath.Never judge the freshness of fish by the googliness of their eyes. https://t.co/hW50lwpwCz
  — Matthew Dalby, PhD (@MatthewJDalby) Septembe
  
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• Vaccine and updated cervical cancer screening guidelines put HPV on the run

  05-09-2018 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  HPV vaccination rates are on the rise among teens but confusion mounts over updated screening guidelines to detect a leading related cancer.
  
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• 1 Million Toyota Hybrids Recalled Over Potential Fire Risk

  05-09-2018 13:25
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  By: Daniel Shane
  (CNN Money) — Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk.
  The automaker said Wednesday that the safety recall covers its Prius, Prius plug-in hybrid and C-HR SUV models and is intended to repair a problem with their electrical systems, which in some cases can cause fires.
  More than half of the affected vehicles are in Japan, while just under 200,000 are in the United States. The res
  
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• PSU Hazing Victim’s Parents Settle With Fraternity

  05-09-2018 12:58
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  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The parents of a Penn State University student who died after a night of hazing and drinking at a fraternity have settled with the fraternity’s national organization.
  The attorney for the family of Timothy Piazza, Thomas Kline, said Tuesday his clients had reached a settlement with Beta Theta Pi for an undisclosed sum. Beta Theta Pi has also agreed to a 17-point program that makes local chapters safer and penalizes groups for haz
  
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• Just Ducky Tours Suspends Operations For Remainder Of 2018

  05-09-2018 12:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The summer season has come to an abrupt end for Just Ducky Tours.
  Just Ducky Tours posted on its company Facebook page as recently as Monday inviting people to come out for one of the six tours scheduled on the Labor Day holiday.
  The company’s answering machine now says it’s closed for the remainder of the 2018 season and that the staff will call everyone with existing reservations.
  The change is not reflecte
  
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