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• New Endometriosis Drug Released To Help Women

  13-09-2018 23:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – About one in about every ten women has the same problem as Melissa Dellovade.
  “Having very heavy periods, very painful periods when I was younger,” Melissa describes.
  She was diagnosed with endometriosis when her appendix came out. Her surgeon found endometrial tissue in her abdominal cavity where it shouldn’t be.
  Endometriosis is when the tissue lining the uterus makes its way out of the organ and sets up on the ovar
  
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• VW To Stop Making Iconic Beetle Next Year

  13-09-2018 23:45
  DETROIT (AP) – Volkswagen says it will stop making its iconic Beetle in July of next year.
  Volkswagen of America on Thursday announced the end of production of the third-generation Beetle by introducing two final special editions.
  The Beetle was developed in Nazi Germany in 1938 and came to the U.S. 11 years later. It sold for about 30 years before production ceased.
  The company revived it in 1998 and revamped it for the 2012 model year in an effort to help it attract more male buyers.
  The
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar 9/13/2018

  13-09-2018 23:22
  Looking for something fun to do with your kids this weekend, check out the Kidsburgh Kidcast!
  
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• Mold Cancels School Friday At Kerr Elementary School

  13-09-2018 23:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Students at the Kerr Elementary School will have the day off on Friday after officials say they discovered mold.The school that is in the Fox Chapel School District announced the class cancelation for the school on Kittanning Pike as the mold was visually detected in three rooms.Superintendent Gene Freeman said that the mold was visually detected in each of the rooms.“The district will be utilizing (Friday) to conduct air quality
  
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• Mold Cancels School Canceled Friday At Kerr Elementary School

  13-09-2018 23:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Students at the Kerr Elementary School will have the day off on Friday after officials say they discovered mold.The school that is in the Fox Chapel School District announced the class cancelation for the school on Kittanning Pike as the mold was visually detected in three rooms.Superintendent Gene Freeman said that the mold was visually detected in each of the rooms.“The district will be utilizing (Friday) to conduct air quality
  
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• Penn Hills Couple Responds To Gay Slurs By Painting House In Rainbow Colors

  13-09-2018 22:59
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) – A couple in Penn Hills painted part of their house with the colors of the gay pride flag after they claim their neighbors made gay slurs.Sharon Lau and her wife moved into their Penn Hills home and were met with neighbors that made a disparaging comment.Photo Credit: (KDKA)
  “We decided to say that we were mother and daughter because if that comment was made… boom,” said Lau.
  The couple’s neighbors were not tole
  
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• Nike Stock Closes At All-Time High

  13-09-2018 22:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CNN Money) — Nike’s stock closed Thursday at an all-time high.
  The company’s stock closed at $83.47 a share, which passed Wednesday’s all-time high.
  “What was Nike thinking?” President Donald Trump said on Twitter last week about Nike’s new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick.
  A new poll may provide an answer.
  Nike’s decision to make the former San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback a centerpiece of its
  
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• Port Authority's Blue Line Library could reopen Sunday

  13-09-2018 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  If Port Authority’s Blue Line Library passes tests Saturday, it will reopen Sunday after being closed since June 20 for storm repairs.
  
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• Fox Chapel Area cancels classes at Kerr Elementary due to mold

  13-09-2018 22:34 via post-gazette.com
  Mold was discovered in three rooms, district officials said Thursday.
  
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• Pittsburgh Couple Living In Myrtle Beach Prepare For Hurricane Florence

  13-09-2018 22:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A couple from the Pittsburgh area who live in Myrtle Beach, SC, are among those preparing to weather the storm. While one of them could have come back to Pittsburgh, the other one does not have a choice.
  Chris Parks is a sports anchor for WBTW in Myrtle Beach, but he will be covering Hurricane Florence the next several days.
  “It’s all hands on deck with us. I mean, being in sports myself, my weekend anchor, our sales staff is going to be providing food helpi
  
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• Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joins CMU as distinguished executive in residence

  13-09-2018 22:26 via post-gazette.com
  Anthony Foxx will work with the colleges of engineering and information systems and policy as well as the Metro: 21 Smart Cities Institute.
  
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• ‘I Ain’t Afraid Of Dying’: Jimmy Buffett Goes Surfing In South Carolina As Hurricane Florence Approaches

  13-09-2018 22:14
  FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (CBS) – Jimmy Buffett isn’t afraid of a hurricane. He felt like “going surfing in a hurricane,” so he did.
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  The Margaritaville singer, known for his “island escapism” lifestyle, posted a photo on Instagram of him and another man posing next to surfboards on Folly Beach in South Carolina.
  Meteorologist: Hurricane Florence Might Dump 10 Trillion Gallons Of Rain On North Carolina
  “I ain’t afraid of dying. I go
  
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• Pa. Turnpike Work Expected This Weekend

  13-09-2018 22:12
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  BEDFORD (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike has announced that the interstate will be closed in Bedford in both directions from 11:30 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Sunday.
  The closure will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday and last into Sunday and effect travelers from the Bedford Exit 146 to Breezewood Exit 161. The closure will allow crews to remove a bridge that carries traffic over the highway on Hazelette Street in West Providence Township.Officials have poste
  
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• Fan Essentials: Best NFL Coach

  13-09-2018 22:09
  What makes a great NFL coach? From mastering the game to putting together the perfect game plan to connecting with players, many traits can be cited. But, the answer to the greatness question, frankly, is that it depends. It depends on the coach. It depends on the players. It depends on the game. It depends on a vast and forever shifting array of factors.
  So, maybe what a great coach really needs is the ability to assimilate information, turn it into a viable strategy and execute it on the field
  
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• WATCH: Frying Pan Web Cam Shows Hurricane Florence Off North Carolina Coast

  13-09-2018 22:05
  (CBS)— Hurricane Florence is bearing down on the East Coast, and a web cam Thursday morning is capturing the initial fury of the storm.
  The camera is positioned on a lighthouse called The Frying Pan Tower. It is a Coast Guard station located 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina.Some fast facts about Hurricane Florence:
  Florence was downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane late Wednesday night as it approached North and South Carolina.
  The storm is still forecast to be an “extremely d
  
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• $10 million plan for affordable housing in Pittsburgh gets URA approval

  13-09-2018 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  The plan must still be approved by Pittsburgh City Council.
  
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• West Mifflin official says state inquired about superintendent's DUI arrest

  13-09-2018 21:59 via post-gazette.com
  The school board is holding a public hearing to consider the removal of its superintendent, who faces several accusations, including DUI.
  
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• Firm plans to add lagoon, ice rink to North Side riverfront development

  13-09-2018 21:13 via post-gazette.com
  Two-acre lagoon with winter ice rink and thermal baths planned as part of a 15-acre mixed use development in Chateau.
  
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• Tom Hanks-Fred Rogers film 'You Are My Friend' filming in Downtown Pittsburgh

  13-09-2018 21:02 via post-gazette.com
  Roads by the Ninth Street Bridge, Pittsburgh CAPA and in the Pittsburgh Cultural District will be closed due to the movie shoot.
  
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• Pa. Sending National Guard Troops, Water Rescue Team For Hurricane Florence Help

  13-09-2018 20:56
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is sending National Guard troops, helicopters and other specialists and equipment to help with the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Florence.
  Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday that the deployment involves more than 25 guardsmen, six technicians from the state Fish and Boat Commission and four helicopters, including two UH-60 Black Hawks and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters.More than 25 PA Guard members in 2 UH-60 Blac
  
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• Pa. Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Improve Police-Community Relations

  13-09-2018 20:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Since the shooting of teenager Antwon Rose II by an East Pittsburgh Police officer earlier this year, there have have been protests and the filing of criminal charges, and now there’s new legislation in Harrisburg.
  State Rep. Ed Gainey said in order for everyone to see police and community relations improve, policies need to change and procedures need to be put in place. Diversity training is one example.
  “There’s no
  
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• Four Pittsburgh Steelers Nominated For 2019 Pro Football Hall Of Fame

  13-09-2018 20:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Four Pittsburgh Steelers are among the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
  Alan Faneca, Hines Ward, Thomas Everett, and former coach Bill Cowher among the nominees announced Thursday.The full list includes 102 nominees.The list will be trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November and then to 15 finalists in January.Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletch
  
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• McKeesport council approves more housing demolition

  13-09-2018 20:18 via post-gazette.com
  Ninety-four homes will be torn down as part of the McKeesport Rising Project. Council approved a $679,000 contract for the work.
  
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• North Hills board fills vacancy created by death of longtime school director

  13-09-2018 20:16 via post-gazette.com
  Arlene Bender, who died last month, served as a school board member for 35 years.
  
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• Destination Verona: Town works for new, hip image

  13-09-2018 20:05 via post-gazette.com
  Verona officials want to attract new families and businesses.
  
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• NYC Subway Stop Built In Downtown Pittsburgh For Mister Rogers’ Movie

  13-09-2018 20:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Filming on the new Mister Rogers’ movie looks to be underway in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  Tom Hanks is starring in “You Are My Friend,” which tells the story of the real-life friendship between Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, who wrote a profile piece on Rogers in 1998 for Esquire magazine.
  Hanks has already been spotted around town.
  And, now, it seems some sets are popping up in the area.
  NextPittsburgh posted photos to
  
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• Elementary enrollment in North Hills district highest in more than decade

  13-09-2018 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  The elementary enrollment of 2,546 is the largest since the 2007-08 school year, and the largest class this year is kindergarten.
  
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• Pittsburgh, Allegheny County keeping watch as Florence approaches Carolinas

  13-09-2018 19:42 via post-gazette.com
  Any remnants from Hurricane Florence aren’t likely to arrive in the Pittsburgh area until early next week.
  
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• Target Plans To Hire 120,000 Workers For The Holidays

  13-09-2018 19:31
  (CBS Local)– Target is planning to hire 120,000 workers across the country ahead of the holiday season.
  The Minneapolis-based retailer made the announcement Thursday, adding that this year’s hiring commitment is 20 percent greater than that of the 2017 holiday season.
  “Coming off a strong second quarter, we’re anticipating a busy holiday season and want to make sure we have the right teams in place across all of our stores and distribution and fulfillment centers to
  
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• WWE Insiders Pick Hell In A Cell 2018

  13-09-2018 19:20
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  Can you believe it has been 20 years since Mick Foley cheated death twice in a Hell In A Cell match? His combined hang time for the falls can’t exceed more than a second or two, but the impact they had on both his body and the wrestling world will last forever. It’s only fitting that WWE inserted the man behind Mankind into the main event of the pay-per-view built around the five-ton cage he made famous.
  Foley has been tapped to be the special guest referee when the
  
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• Fire in New Kensington destroys Fourth Avenue buildings

  13-09-2018 19:09 via post-gazette.com
  Three businesses were destroyed in the blaze.
  
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• Antwon Rose death spurs Democratic Pa. lawmakers' plan for police reform bills

  13-09-2018 18:54 via post-gazette.com
  Legislators appeared at the Allegheny County Courthouse to announce plans for a package of bills aimed at changing Pennsylvania policing.
  
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• Fire Burns At Least 2 Buildings In New Kensington

  13-09-2018 18:45
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  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — A large fire has raced through at least two buildings in New Kensington, Westmoreland County.
  The blaze was first reported around noon along 4th Avenue.Several businesses are reportedly housed inside the buildings, including a tax office, baker, barber shop and restaurant.
  There are no reports of injuries at this time, and no word yet on what sparked the fire.
  Multiple fire companies have been called to the scene.
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• With eye on new RMU facility, Moon supervisors lower amusement tax

  13-09-2018 18:36 via post-gazette.com
  Robert Morris University will open its new UPMC Events Center in April and hopes to attract events like major concerts.
  
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• Armstrong County Officials: 911 Service Restored

  13-09-2018 18:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A phone outage that was causing problems for people trying to dial 911 in Armstrong County has been fixed.
  According to county emergency officials, Windstream has fixed the problem and service has been restored.
  If you live in the area and have an emergency, you can dial 911 again.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Armstrong County Dealing With Temporary 911 Service Outage

  13-09-2018 18:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A phone outage is causing problems for people trying to dial 911 in Armstrong County.
  According to county emergency officials, Windstream is working to fix the issue and restore service.
  During repairs, residents who have an emergency should dial 724-548-5105.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Jefferson Hills planning commission recommendation could affect UPMC construction plans

  13-09-2018 18:16 via post-gazette.com
  UPMC’s zoning permit application, filed in late August, is being reviewed under the current zoning ordinance.
  
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• Bethel Park OKs ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens

  13-09-2018 18:08 via post-gazette.com
  “Many people are egg-cited,” about the prospect of raising chickens, Councilman Mark O’Brien said.
  
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• Slow Moving Hurricane Florence To Bring More Rain To Pittsburgh Area

  13-09-2018 18:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The outer bands of Hurricane Florence are just starting to lash out at the Carolinas, but it won’t be long before the slow moving storm drops rain in the Pittsburgh area.Meteorologist Ron Smiley has the following prediction about Florence:The storm has weekend to a Category 2 storm with max sustained winds of 105mph.
  While max sustained winds have decreased the area of hurricane force winds has increased.Forecasters say that the
  
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• Man Headed To Prison For Drunkenly Shooting At Nonexistent Clowns In His Apartment

  13-09-2018 18:03
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  READING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who admitted he drunkenly fired a shotgun inside his apartment because he feared there were clowns inside could spend the next five years in prison.
  Reading police didn’t find anyone inside of 35-year-old Nathan Matthias’ second-floor apartment, and say the shooting put his first-floor neighbor in danger. The Reading Eagle reports he was sentenced Monday to 22 months to five years in state prison after pl
  
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• Several College Football Teams Offering Free Admission To Hurricane Florence Evacuees

  13-09-2018 17:59
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  As Hurricane Florence begins to make landfall in the Carolinas, millions of people have been evacuated from the expected path of the storm. Those displaced people have been offered places to stay by casinos, AirBnB, and other Good Samaritans.
  Now, several college football teams are offering some solace in the form of free admission to their games on Saturday afternoon. It may not be the most important action taken, but it does offer a way for the evacuees to take the impact of the sto
  
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• North Carolina Man Plans To Ride Out Hurricane Florence On His Boat

  13-09-2018 17:52
  (CBS Local)– Hurricane Florence is quickly approaching North Carolina and South Carolina. While many people are abandoning their homes and their states, one man won’t be going anywhere.
  57-year-old Masten Cloer from Hudson, North Carolina will be staying on his boat during the hurricane.
  “We’re pretty far from the beach,” Cloer said. “But all water rises together.”
  Cloer’s boat named Later is located about two miles from the Atlantic shore of
  
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• City, URA will seek proposals for rezoned land in Uptown Eco-Innovation District

  13-09-2018 17:46 via post-gazette.com
  The city wants to redevelop nearly two acres that make up an area along Fifth Avenue at Dinwiddie Street.
  
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• Strong storms fuel residents' fears about proposed development in Fox Chapel

  13-09-2018 17:22 via post-gazette.com
  The proposal will be considered by the planning commission at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.
  
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• CMU unveils its new 'front door,' the David A. Tepper Quadrangle

  13-09-2018 17:16 via post-gazette.com
  The newest building at CMU will serve as the School of Business and is is named for the billionaire who help fund a third of its cost.
  
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• Suicide prevention training at Peters Township Library

  13-09-2018 17:14 via post-gazette.com
  About 60 percent of people nationally will know someone who has committed suicide, and 20 percent will have an immediate family member take their own life.
  
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• Allegheny County Jail inmate's hanging death officially ruled suicide

  13-09-2018 17:04 via post-gazette.com
  The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office issued the ruling on Dana L. Abraham Sr.’s death after he was found Saturday in his cell.
  
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• Atlantic City Casino To Take In Hurricane Evacuees For Free

  13-09-2018 16:25
  ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS/AP) — An Atlantic City casino owner says he’ll take in people fleeing the powerful hurricane due to strike the East Coast this week.
  Bruce Deifik told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will let anyone fleeing the storm stay for free at his Ocean Resort Casino until it has passed.
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  People must show identification proving that they live in an area endangered by the storm.
  “It’s the right thing to do,” he said. &
  
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• Humboldt Broncos Return To Ice Five Months After Devastating Crash

  13-09-2018 15:33
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  Humboldt, Saskatchewan (CBS Local)- The Humboldt Broncos hockey team may have ended up on the losing end of the scoreboard on Wednesday night, but it’s hard to call the night anything but a win. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team returned to the ice just five months after the bus crash that killed sixteen members of the team and injured 13 more.
  The lone survivors from last year’s team to return to the ice, Brayden Camrud and Derek Patter, started the night off tak
  
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• President Trump Says He Rejects Hurricane Maria Death Toll Numbers In Puerto Rico

  13-09-2018 15:25
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is rejecting the widely accepted death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, claiming, without citing evidence, that “3,000 people did not die.”
  Trump called the count a move by Democrats to make him look bad.3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico. When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths. As time went by it did not go up by m
  
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