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• Police Seek Suspect, Vehicle After Shooting In Kennedy Twp.

  18-09-2018 23:18
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  KENNEDY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in Kennedy Township that investigators believe may have been over drugs.
  Police were first called to Van Buren Circle just before 1 p.m. when 911 callers reported shots in the area.
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  Officers found the 21-year-old victim there suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. He was taken to a local hospital and was lis
  
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• Saint Vincent renames activities hall; priest ws accused in grand jury report on sex abuse

  18-09-2018 23:08 via post-gazette.com
  Tasch Hall was named after the Rev. Alcuin Tasch but will now become the Student Activity Center, according to a spokeswoman.
  
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• Saint Vincent removes priest's name from activities center over 'credible allegations'

  18-09-2018 23:08 via post-gazette.com
  Tasch Hall was named after the Rev. Alcuin Tasch but will now become the Student Activity Center, according to a spokeswoman.
  
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• Saint Vincent College removes priest's name from activities center over 'credible allegations'

  18-09-2018 23:08 via post-gazette.com
  Tasch Hall was named after the Rev. Alcuin Tasch but will now become the Student Activity Center, according to a spokeswoman.
  
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• Kesha will play Countdown 2 Vote concert Downtown in November

  18-09-2018 23:00 via post-gazette.com
  Tickets go on sale Friday. The Nov. 3 event is aimed at getting more people out to vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public school board member raises questions over Big Brothers Big Sisters screening process

  18-09-2018 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  Board member Moira Kaleida said questions about a mentor’s sexual orientation, mental health and religion could violate district policy.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: 2 More Raccoons Test Positive For Rabies

  18-09-2018 22:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two more raccoons in Allegheny County have tested positive for rabies, officials with the county Health Department say.
  According to the Health Department, one of the animals was found in the 1500 block of Duffield Street along the border of the Morningside/Stanton Heights section of the city.
  The other was found in Mount Lebanon on Racine Avenue.
  In all, officials say 19 rabid animals have been confirmed in Allegheny County this year,
  
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• Police searching for suspect after man shot in Kennedy Township

  18-09-2018 22:30 via post-gazette.com
  The shooting is believed to be related to drugs, Lt. Andrew Schurman said.
   
  
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• Musical Spoof “Off The Record” Set For Oct. 4

  18-09-2018 22:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Amazon bid. The “new” Post-Gazette. Power struggles between women and men.
  They’re all fair game for this year’s production of “Off The Record.”
  A small preview of the 18th annual show was performed at a news conference Tuesday morning.
  “Off The Record” is a musical spoof of Pittsburgh and Pittsburghers, produced each year by SAG-AFTRA and the Newspaper Guild, and it’s raised hu
  
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• Nancy O’Dell Shares Her Thoughts On The 70th Annual Emmy Awards

  18-09-2018 22:02
  The 2018 Emmy Awards took place last night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Monday’s night broadcast marked the 70th occurrence of the awards and featured plenty of big surprises and fun moments for everyone in attendance and tuning in at home.
  CBS Local’s Ryan Mayer spoke to Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell to get her thoughts on the night that was.
  RM- Good morning Nancy, how are you?
  NO- Good morning Ryan! How’s it going?
  RM- Doing pretty well!
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 3

  18-09-2018 22:01
  By Matt Citak
  As we have already seen, fantasy football can be incredibly frustrating.
  Maybe you drafted Le’Veon Bell in the first round of your draft. Or you had Delanie Walker as your starting tight end. Whatever the situation, one thing is clear — things happen in the NFL. It’s wise to play it safe and have some insurance players on your bench that you feel comfortable plugging into your lineup.
  Week 2 saw a few prominent players go down with injuries. In addition, we witnes
  
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• Roseanne Barr Says Her Character Will Die Of Opioid Overdose On Spinoff ‘The Conners’

  18-09-2018 21:50
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  (CBS) — Roseanne Barr says her character will die of an opioid overdose on the upcoming spinoff of “Roseanne” called “The Conners.” Barr was fired and ABC cancelled the hit series in May after posting a racist tweet.
  “They had her die of an opium—or a opioid overdose,” Barr told YouTuber Brandon Straka about 40 minutes into the interview. “It wasn’t enough to just do what they did to me.
  
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• Suspect Hospitalized After Standoff In Renfrew

  18-09-2018 21:44
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  RENFREW, Pa. (KDKA) — A suspect has been taken to the hospital after a standoff Tuesday afternoon in Butler County.
  Police were first called to the intersection of Reibold and Nursery Roads in Renfrew around 1 p.m.
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  A man was reportedly holed up, with law enforcement and paramedics remain on standby. Authorities eventually took the suspect into custody and he is now in the hospital.
  His name and condition are not known.
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• State Police: Troopers Wound Armed Suspect Making Threats In Renfrew

  18-09-2018 21:44
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  RENFREW, Pa. (KDKA) — A suspect is in custody and being treated at a local hospital after a police-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in Butler County.
  Law enforcement was called to the scene on Nursery Road at the intersection with Reibold Road in Forward Township, near Renfrew, just before noon.
  WATCH: State Police News Conference —According to state police, the suspect was threatening neighbors, state police, as well making threats to harm himse
  
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• State Police: Troopers Shoot Armed Suspect Making Threats In Forward Twp.

  18-09-2018 21:44
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  RENFREW, Pa. (KDKA) — State police say troopers shot a suspect armed with a rifle during a standoff situation Tuesday afternoon in Butler County.
  Law enforcement was called to the scene on Nursery Road at the intersection with Reibold Road in Forward Township, near Renfrew, just before noon.
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  State police said the incident initially came in as a mental health call. The tactical team was then called in beca
  
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• City plans to build sports field in Homewood, honor Hall of Famer Curtis Martin

  18-09-2018 21:41 via post-gazette.com
  Mr. Martin joined Mayor Bill Peduto to announce a $14 million public-private partnership to build a multi-sport field in Homewood.
  
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• The Baseball Report: Orioles Could Set Franchise Mark For Futility

  18-09-2018 21:19
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  The Baltimore Orioles are in the midst of a historically bad season. Entering play on Tuesday, their record stood at 43-107, a full 60 games behind the Red Sox in the division. The 107 losses also tied a franchise mark for most losses in a season since the organization moved to Baltimore in 1954. The last time the team had 107 losses was the 1988 season, when they started out 0-21 en route to a final record of 54-107.
  To add further insult to injury, the team still has 12 games left o
  
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• Former ‘Sesame Street’ Writer Reveals Bert And Ernie Are Gay Couple

  18-09-2018 21:12
  (CBS Local)–A former “Sesame Street” writer has revealed that Bert and Ernie are gay.
  Mark Saltzman, who wrote scripts and songs on “Sesame Street” for 15 years beginning in 1984, told Queerty that the iconic characters’ relationship is based off his real-life relationship with Arnold Glassman, an acclaimed editor. The two were together for 20 years before Glassman’s death in 2003.
  “And I always felt that without a huge agenda, when I was writing B
  
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• Two more rabies cases reported in Allegheny County

  18-09-2018 21:08 via post-gazette.com
  Both cases involved raccoons. One was found in the Morningside/Stanton Heights border. The other was found in Mt. Lebanon.
  
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• Steve Smith: ‘Le’Veon Stays The Course And Holds Tight To What His Value Is’

  18-09-2018 21:07
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  The first two weeks of the season haven’t exactly gone to plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who sit at 0-1-1 on following an opening-week tie to the Browns and a shootout loss to the Chiefs this past Sunday.
  In addition to the tough on-field results, there’s been some off-the-field drama surrounding the team. Running back Le’Veon Bell has yet to report to the team and sign his franchise tender as he continues his contract dispute. Wide receiver Antonio Brown got hims
  
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• At Downtown rally, lawmakers urge support for amendments targeting sex abusers

  18-09-2018 20:52 via post-gazette.com
  Four state lawmakers spoke at a Downtown rally Tuesday as the Legislature prepares to resume next week.
  
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• Police Investigating Paintball Shooting Spree In Pittsburgh

  18-09-2018 20:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police are investigating after several people were shot with paintballs in Pittsburgh Tuesday morning.
  According to police, six separate incidents were reported between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. In total, six people and at least three vehicles were struck.
  Several victims told police that the paintballs were fired from a blue-colored car. However, the make and model of the vehicle varied.
  The first incident happened near the intersection of
  
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• Here Are The Best Burger Deals On National Cheeseburger Day 2018

  18-09-2018 19:49
  PITTSBURGH (The Patch.com) — Today is National Cheeseburger Day and several chains want to help you celebrate.
  Our friends at Patch scoured the Internet looking for places offering deals around town and this is what they found:
  Burger King: BOBO free Whooper and more coupons with the BK app download.
  McDonald’s: $1 McDouble or $1 sandwich with offers in the chain’s free mobile app; expires Dec. 30.
  Red Robin: All guests who visit a participating Red Robin on September 18 can ge
  
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• Tenants still without water, facing mass eviction in Penn Hills apartment complex

  18-09-2018 19:32 via post-gazette.com
  “There's a lot of people who don't have a place to go, because this was so sudden,” said one resident.
  
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• Penn Hills apartment complex tenants still without water, facing mass eviction

  18-09-2018 19:32 via post-gazette.com
  “There's a lot of people who don't have a place to go, because this was so sudden,” said one resident.
  
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• Oh Baby! Erie Experiencing Baby Boom Nine Months After Historic Snowstorm

  18-09-2018 19:03
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  ERIE(KDKA) – An Erie hospital says they are experiencing a big baby boom nine months after the city’s record Christmas snowstorm.The Erie Times News reports that Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot has already delivered 120 babies during the first half of September.That compares with the typical 170-180 they typically deliver for the entire month.“We discharged 24 babies from our nursery just this weekend,” said Ashley Matson, director of Hamot&rsq
  
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• Driver Left Shaken Up After Crashing Into Coraopolis Chinese Restaurant

  18-09-2018 18:56
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  CORAOPOLIS (KDKA) – A woman was shaken up after driving her vehicle into a Chinese restaurant in Coraopolis Tuesday morning.
  According to police, the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Red China restaurant in the 900 block of Fifth Avenue.
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  The female driver was reportedly shaken up, but no one else was injured.
  It’s unclear what led to the crash at this time.
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• Pep Rally Marks Start Of STEM Week In Pittsburgh

  18-09-2018 18:30
  A pep rally was held in Market Square to mark the start of STEM Week in Pittsburgh!
  
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• State agency distributes millions in grants to benefit regional services

  18-09-2018 18:19 via post-gazette.com
  The Commonwealth Financing Authority approves grants for recreation and infrastructure.
  
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• Pa. agency distributes millions to benefit regional services, recreation

  18-09-2018 18:19 via post-gazette.com
  The Commonwealth Financing Authority approves grants for recreation and infrastructure.
  
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• Liberty Bridge reconstruction work just about finished

  18-09-2018 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  Sidewalk sealing and railing replacement are all that remains on multi-year Liberty Bridge project.
  
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• Paul Simon says farewell to Pittsburgh with a show for the ages

  18-09-2018 17:29 via post-gazette.com
  Legendary singer-songwriter presents a startling range of material with a sublime ensemble.
  
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• Heinz Let America Vote And Mayochup Is Here

  18-09-2018 17:23
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  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Disgusting or just what you’ve been waiting for? The votes are in and Mayochup is here.
  Back in April Heinz asked Americans to vote on whether Mayochup was a thing.
  Folks on social media seemed split over the possible launch of a new Heinz condiment.
  Mayochup is a pre-made blend of mayonnaise and ketchup in one container.Want #mayochup in stores? 500,000 votes for “yes” and we’ll release it to you saucy Am
  
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• Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger: ‘I Don’t Think Antonio Brown Wants To Be Traded’

  18-09-2018 17:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he doesn’t believe Antonio Brown really wants to be traded.On his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan, Roethlisberger says he’s an old-school guy who just shakes his head about all the drama surrounding the team.“I think it was just frustration, he’s a competitor and he wants to be the best in the world, and he wants to make every play and catch every touchdo
  
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• West Mifflin board hires four full-time officers for district police department

  18-09-2018 17:03 via post-gazette.com
  Hired as full-time officers were John Mayernik, Andrew Lisiecki, Clarence Gunter and Paul Eagle.
   
  
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• New Study Raises Questions About Daily Aspirin Therapy For Healthy Seniors

  18-09-2018 16:42
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  (CBS News)– New research raises questions about aspirin therapy, where people take daily, low doses of the drug. Three reports in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among healthy senior citizens, the death rate for those taking daily aspirin was higher than for those who did not.
  The study also found an increased risk of certain types of internal bleeding among those who take the drug, and no significant cardiac benefit for those without a his
  
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• ‘Too Masculine?’ Pampers Denies Removing ‘Sesame Street’ Diapers Over Gender Concerns

  18-09-2018 16:29
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  (CBS Local) — Earlier this summer, reports surfaced that Pampers was removing “Sesame Street” characters from its diapers because their product lacked equal appeal to both boys and girls.
  However, Proctor & Gamble says the lovable friends and monsters are here to stay.
  “The story speculating on our decision to make graphic changes based on gender is inaccurate,” Proctor & Gamble spokeswoman Laura Dressman told PEOPLE i
  
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• China Responds With $60 Billion In Tariffs, As Trade Spat With U.S. Intensifies

  18-09-2018 16:04
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  BEIJING (CBS News/AP) – China announced it is slapping tariffs on an additional $60 billion in U.S. goods, after President Trump announced Monday night that he is imposing tariffs on $200 billion more Chinese goods, in an ever-intensifying trade war.
  The Chinese Finance Ministry said it was going ahead with plans announced in August for the increases of 10 percent and 5 percent on 5,207 types of U.S. goods. A list released last month included coffee, hone
  
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• Demolition plan signals Pittsburgh Cultural Trust moving ahead on Downtown movie theater

  18-09-2018 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  The trust intends to start demolition inside the former Bally Total Fitness Club property on Sixth Street this fall.
  
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• Crews Uncover New Sphinx Statue In Egypt

  18-09-2018 15:02
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  By: Barry Neild, CNN
  (CNN) — Some amazing archeological finds involve daring adventures into hidden tombs. Others — as is the case with the discovery of a beautiful new sphinx in Egypt — simply involve a spot of drainage.
  The newly uncovered sandstone statue, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, was revealed during work to lower the groundwater level in an ancient temple.
  Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities said on its Facebook page tha
  
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• PTL Links: Sept. 18, 2018

  18-09-2018 14:50
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Carnegie Museum Of Art International 2018
  Fogo De Chao
  Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival
  Point Park University Playhouse Gala
  What’s New Dr. Frank?More Information On Products Featured By Dr. Frank On Today’s Show:SureCall Fusion 4 Home Cell Phone Booster
  CAT S41 Rugged Smart Cell Phone
  Ventev Wireless Charge Stand
  Mixcder E7 Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones
  Cobra Jump Pack Jump Starter
  Sentry Shield Bulletproof Backpa
  
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• Obituary: Pasquale "Patsy" Buba / Award-winning film engineer and editor

  18-09-2018 14:39 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgher Pasquale Buba, film editor who worked on George Romero movies, dies
  
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• S&P ups revenue bond rating for St. Clair Hospital

  18-09-2018 13:55 via post-gazette.com
  Bond proceeds earmarked for new outpatient center
  
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• Boy, 4, Found Wandering Along Indiana Co. Road, Father Charged

  18-09-2018 13:26
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  CHERRY TREE BOROUGH (KDKA) – A man is facing charges after his young son was found wandering alone in Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana County.
  According to state police, the 4-year-old boy was found near the corner of Cherry and Main streets around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 12.
  The child was not wearing shoes and did not suffer any injuries. Police said “responsible adults” cared for the child until the father was located.
  The father has been identified
  
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• Police: Boy, 11, Finds Loaded Gun In Backpack At Indiana Co. School

  18-09-2018 13:11
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  WHITE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – State police say an 11-year-old boy brought a loaded gun to school, but he may not have known it was in his backpack.
  Troopers say the boy found the gun in his bag after arriving at Saint Bernard Regional Catholic School in Indiana County on Monday.
  A teacher alerted the principal and the gun was seized by school staff without incident. Troopers determined the gun to be a Ruger LCR .38 Special revolver. It was fully loaded with fiv
  
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• Japanese Billionaire To Invite Creative Guests For 1st Private Moon Flight

  18-09-2018 12:47
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  LOS ANGELES (AP) – Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa says he will invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people on a weeklong journey to circumnavigate the moon.
  Maezawa says if all goes right, the SpaceX Big Falcon Rocket will make the trip in 2023.The first private passenger to fly around the Moon aboard BFR is fashion innovator and globally recognized art curator Yusaku Maezawa.
  — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 18, 20
  
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• Man Injured In Wilkinsburg Shooting, Police Investigating

  18-09-2018 12:17
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  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) – One person was injured in an early Tuesday morning shooting in Wilkinsburg.
  According to police, the incident happened in the 8000 block of Susquehanna Street, near the border of Homewood South, around 3:30 a.m.
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  A man was shot two times in the chest and taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
  No other information has been released.
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• ‘Game Of Thrones,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Take Home Night’s Biggest Awards At Emmys

  18-09-2018 06:46
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  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” became the first streaming series to win top Emmy comedy honors and HBO’s “Game of Thrones” recaptured the best drama series award Monday at a ceremony that largely slighted its most ethnically diverse field of nominees ever.
  With the exception of “Saturday Night Live,” broadcast shows were shut out of the top awards as 21st-century platforms continued
  
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• All Tenants Facing Eviction After Landlord Fails To Pay Apartment’s Water Bill

  18-09-2018 05:55
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Dozens of people are being forced from their homes because of a water bill that isn’t their responsibility.
  Residents at a Penn Hills apartment complex are fearful they will soon have nowhere to go. They’re asking churches and civic groups to help them move within days. And, in a last-ditch effort to stay in their apartment complex, they urged the water authority to take action to bail them out.
  Residents at the Valmar Gard
  
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• Groups gather to try to mend hearts broken by abusive priests

  18-09-2018 05:38 via post-gazette.com
  Some said they were so angry and disillusioned that they can't set foot in a Catholic church.
  
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