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• Grier, WVU Hold On To Beat Texas Tech 42-34

  29-09-2018 23:57
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  LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – Will Grier threw for 370 yards with three touchdowns, Keith Washington thwarted a rally with 51-yard interception return for a score and No. 12 West Virginia held on for a 42-34 win over 25th-ranked Texas Tech on Saturday.
  Marcus Simms had nine catches for a career-high 138 yards – all in the first half – for his third straight 100-yard game. The Mountaineers (4-0, 2-0 Big 12) scored 28 first-quarter points.
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• Study: Pa. Named Second Safest State To Retire

  29-09-2018 23:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re a Pittsburgher who’s planning to relocate after you retire, you may want to reconsider.
  Private smart home services provider Vivint looked at FBI statistics and government data to determine the safest states for retirement.
  The study focused on property crime rates, ombudsman complaints, fraud, age of population, amount of physicians and air quality.
  Pennsylvania was named the second safest state to retire, topped
  
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• Plan To Name Nova Scotia Parkway After Sidney Crosby Hits Roadblock

  29-09-2018 23:05
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  HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) – How’s this for a slap shot to the ego: Sidney Crosby is not getting a road named for him in his home province.
  It seems one of hockey’s greatest players does not meet the criteria for commemorative naming because he has not yet retired.
  The Pittsburgh Penguins captain has won three Stanley Cups and two Olympic gold medals. Over the summer he was voted the province’s No. 1 athlete by the Nova Scotia Sport Hall
  
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• Police Track Down Suspect In Overnight Shooting In Beaver County

  29-09-2018 20:50
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  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – The suspect in an overnight shooting in Independence Township on Friday night was apprehended on Saturday.
  State Police responded to a shooting just before midnight on the 200 block of School and found th victim, 51-year-old John Davis, of Imperial, with a gunshot wound in the abdomen.
  Police arrested 21-year-old Noah Brinkley on Saturday and charged him with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and recklessly endang
  
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• Man shot in Duquesne

  29-09-2018 19:49 via post-gazette.com
  Police responded to reports of the shooting at approximately 10:11 p.m. Friday. The 29-year-old man is in critical condition.
  
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• Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Program Delayed Again

  29-09-2018 19:45
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania is getting yet another extension to comply with a federal law that requires driver’s licenses and photo ID cards to meet anti-terrorism standards.
  The Wolf Administration says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has notified officials that Pennsylvania has been granted an extension until the beginning of August 2019 to comply with the REAL ID guidelines.
  Officials said the extension means Pennsylvania residen
  
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• Honda Recalls 1.4 Million Cars Because Of Airbag, Software Issues

  29-09-2018 18:19
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  (CBS News) — Honda is recalling 1.4 million cars as it tries to fix an ongoing issue with potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators and, separately, software glitches involving rear cameras in more than 200,000 additional vehicles.The Japanese auto manufacturer said it would recall 1.4 million U.S. Honda and Acura vehicles to replace front airbag inflators made by Takata as it works to stay in front of a government-mandated schedule of recalls.
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• Honda Recalls 1.4 Million Cars Because Of Airbag Issues

  29-09-2018 18:19
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  (CBS News) — Honda is recalling 1.4 million cars as it tries to fix an ongoing issue with potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators and, separately, software glitches involving rear cameras in more than 200,000 additional vehicles.The Japanese auto manufacturer said it would recall 1.4 million U.S. Honda and Acura vehicles to replace front airbag inflators made by Takata as it works to stay in front of a government-mandated schedule of recalls.
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• Kennywood, Idlewild Open Halloween-Themed Events

  29-09-2018 17:25
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  (KDKA) – Pittsburgh area families can start getting into the Halloween spirit starting this weekend.
  Local amusement parks opened their Halloween events this weekend, with Idlewild’s Hallowboo and Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights running until Oct. 28.
  Idlewild’s family-friendly event includes Halloween-themed rides, attractions, trick-or-treating through storybook forest, and fall decorating throughout the park.
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• Police seek suspect in Beaver County shooting

  29-09-2018 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  The victim, 51-year-old John Davis, was flown to UPMC Presby after being shot once in the abdomen.
  
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• Charges filed in Beaver County shooting

  29-09-2018 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  The 21-year-old man is accused of shooting a 51-year-old once in the abdomen Friday night in Independence.
  
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• World Leaders May Regret Laughing At President Donald Trump

  29-09-2018 16:22
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  (CNN) — It was a laugh that was heard around the world.
  It was also a laugh that the world — or at least its leaders — had at the expense of President Trump.
  Beginning his speech at the United Nations General Assembly this week, President Trump didn’t appear to expect the humorous interlude as he launched into a recital of his achievements in office to date.
  There was no serious stumble, but a short pause, perhaps taking in what was happ
  
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• Neighbors Hold Candlelight Vigil For Mom Killed In Murder-Suicide In Peters Township

  29-09-2018 15:59
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  By Pam Surano
  PETERS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — It will be a week Sunday since a shocking murder-suicide in a quiet Peter’s Township neighborhood.
  The bodies of 44-year-old Kelly Bryan and 48-year-old Craig Bryan were found by their children.The Washington County Coroner ruled Kelly Bryan was strangled, police say her husband then killed himself. On Friday night, a neighborhood decided to turn their mourning into a celebration for their beloved friend.
  
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• Rollover Accident In Fayette County Turns Fatal

  29-09-2018 15:17
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  SPRINGHILL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A fatal accident occurred on the 3000 block of Morgantown Road in Fayette County on Saturday morning.
  Photo Courtesy of Bradley Takach
  The rollover accident reportedly led to at least one fatality, with the coroner called the scene, according to dispatchers.It is unknown if there were any other injuries. The cause of the accident is also currently unknown.
  Stay with KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Pedestrian killed in West Mifflin identified

  29-09-2018 15:11 via post-gazette.com
  Cree Glover, 24, of West Mifflin, died at UPMC Mercy Friday afternoon after being hit by a car on Lebanon Church Road that morning.
  
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• State Police Searching For Suspect In Beaver County Shooting

  29-09-2018 14:07
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  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – State Police responded to a shooting just before midnight on the 200 block of School Road in Independence Township on Friday night.
  The victim was 51-year-old John Davis, of Imperial. He was shot once in the abdomen.
  Davis was flown from the scene to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, but his condition is currently unknown.
  The police said the suspect fled the scene and an investigation is underway.
  Anyone with information is urged to
  
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• A changing landscape for Ambridge, where growth meets preservation

  29-09-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  With a well-preserved historic district and redeveloping business district, Ambridge community leaders hope for progress. 
  
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• Victim In West Mifflin Pedestrian Accident Dies At Hospital

  29-09-2018 12:59
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  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – The victim in a pedestrian accident that occurred early Friday morning on Lebanon Church Road has since died, it was announced Saturday morning.
  The victim, 24-year-old Cree Glover, died at the hospital at 12:38 on Saturday morning.
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  Glover was hit by a car while trying to cross the road.
  Two cars were involved in the accident. The driver of a Chevy Cruze said he was able to stop just in time before he hit Gl
  
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• Police Seek Suspect In Duquesne Shooting

  29-09-2018 12:35
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  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — Police are investigating a Friday night shooting in the Duquesne.
  According to emergency officials, the shooting was first reported around 10:10 p.m. in the 200 block of South Fifth Street.
  Arriving officers found a male in his late twenties suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was airlifted to a local trauma center for emergency surgery.
  The actor fled the scene prior to police arrival but the actor’s identity is known.Th
  
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• Charges Against Mother Reduced, Father Remains In Jail After Toddler Burned By Hot Tomato Sauce

  29-09-2018 05:40
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  MONESSEN (KDKA) — A Westmoreland County man remains in jail after police say he dipped his toddler son’s hands in hot tomato sauce and hit him so hard he left a bruise. The child’s mother was also facing charges, but those have now been reduced.
  Amanda Billion was in court on Friday, where she says a charge of child neglect that Monessen Police had arrested her on was reduced to disorderly conduct.
  Her baby, a 19-month-old son named David Jack
  
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• Moran Plates 3, Pirates Get 7th Straight Win Over Reds 8-4

  29-09-2018 04:34
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  CINCINNATI (AP) – Elias Diaz hit a tiebreaking homer, and Colin Moran also homered and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled away to their seventh straight win over the Cincinnati Reds, 8-4 on Friday night.
  The Pirates are 13-4 against their Ohio River rivals this season with their longest winning streak against Cincinnati since 1991, when they took nine in a row.
  (Photo Credit: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
  The Reds are ending another disappoi
  
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• Know The Score: Sept. 28, 2018

  29-09-2018 04:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here! Also, check out our Games of the Week here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Abington Heights 22, Honesdale 13
  Aliquippa 65, Hopewell 0
  Allentown Dieruff 42, East Stroudsburg North 6
  Altoona 49, Carlisle 42, 2O
  
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• Another Round Of Legends Inducted Into The Steelers’ Hall Of Honor

  29-09-2018 04:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They are household names here in Pittsburgh, icons on the football field.
  And, on Friday night, five of those legends made up the 2018 class going into the team’s Hall of Honor.
  Rocky Bleier, Buddy Dial, Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn Sr. and Art Rooney Jr. were inducted into the Hall at Heinz Field during a special ceremony.
  “We have a special group of players going way back, and lucky that we have so many players. That’s re
  
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• Youth Football Coach Shot Multiple Times During Practice In Mellon Park

  29-09-2018 03:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A youth football coach is in the hospital after being shot in front of his team during a practice in Mellon Park in Shadyside on Friday evening.
  Police officers were first called to the park, in the 3500 block of Fifth Avenue, around 7 p.m. for a report of shots fired.
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  According to Pittsburgh Police, several children – between the ages of 7-10 – were in the park when the shots rang out.
  “Maybe 10-
  
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• PWSA eyeing separate fee to tackle stormwater issues

  29-09-2018 03:41 via post-gazette.com
  A fee planned by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority would reorganize PWSA bills, separating out a distinct charge for storm runoff.
  
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• Furry Tails: Otter, Clifford & Pippa Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  29-09-2018 03:11
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Fire Erupts At Copper Plant In Leetsdale

  29-09-2018 02:39
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  LEETSDALE (KDKA) — Crews battled a large fire at a copper plant in Leetsdale on Friday evening.
  According to Allegheny County emergency officials, the two-alarm fire broke out around 7 p.m. at the Hussey Copper facility on Washington Street.Leetsdale: Working commercial structure fire – 100 block of Washington Street. Responders are at the scene.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) September 28, 2018
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• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Adding Increased Security To Theaters

  29-09-2018 01:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is taking steps to increase security in the Cultural District.
  Flights of fancy and make believe draw us to the stages of the Cultural Trust, but outside the doors, it’s a very real world.
  “It’s an unfortunate reality of the world that we live in now,” Kevin Wilkes, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s chief security officer, said.
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• Oat Milk A Trendy New Dairy Alternative For Coffee Drinkers

  29-09-2018 01:07
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s a rising star in the coffee world, and it’s leaving soy and almond milk in the dust.
  According to “Square Incorporated,” it turns out coffee drinkers in Pennsylvania now prefer a splash of oat milk, which is faux milk made from a plant.
  If you’re grabbing a latte in Pittsburgh this National Coffee Day, chances are you can get it made with oat milk.
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• Replicas Of Columbus’s Ships Moor In Pittsburgh For Columbus Day History Lesson

  29-09-2018 01:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Nina, the Pinta, but not the Santa Maria, are now in Pittsburgh for Columbus Day.
  You remember them: “In fourteen hundred, ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.”
  It was pretty extraordinary and very risky at the time.
  “On that first voyage, they were lucky not to lose any men,” Capt. Stephen Sanger told KDKA money editor Jon Delano on Friday. “After the Santa Maria sunk, they left 40 men behind,
  
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• ‘Just Keep Going And Think Young’: 89-Year-Old Woman To Run Great Race For The 24th Time

  29-09-2018 00:58
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s hard to imagine that at 89-year-old Rita Klanchar, of North Huntingdon, is still running.
  It’s harder still to that think that come Sunday, she’ll be running in her 24th Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race.
  “It’s the funnest thing to be a part of that crowd. It just makes you feel good and to go through Pittsburgh and see all the sights and the friendly people that you’re with,&rd
  
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• ‘It Takes Teamwork’: Pittsburgh-Area Animal Rescuers Working Together To Help Hurricane Florence Pets

  29-09-2018 00:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Although the flood waters from Hurricane Florence have receded, many animal shelters in the Carolinas are still overflowing.Shelters cannot keep up with all the surrendered pets, and some Pittsburgh-area rescuers are answering their call for help.
  The rescue journey begins by taking to the sky.
  Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team traveled to North Carolina for two important reasons: to safely bring back some surrendered animals and
  
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• Waffles-Themed Eatery Is First To Open In Old Kaufmann’s Building Downtown

  29-09-2018 00:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s dragged on for months, but finally, something is opening up in the old Kaufmann’s, later Macy’s, Building in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  “We’re very, very pleased to be part of the renovation here,” said Jordan Sheffer, owner of Waffles INcaffeinated.
  The space where it’s going used to be the junior and men’s departments, above Cherry Way, across from the Union Trust Building. But now it wi
  
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• West Virginia University Bans Five Fraternities For 10 Years

  29-09-2018 00:35
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) — West Virginia University has banned five fraternities from its campus for at least ten years.
  “Five of the fraternities, after a series of conversations, they decided to go independent,” WVU president Gordon Gee told KDKA money editor Jon Delano on Friday. “And I just think that is not in the best interest of the fraternity members, not in the best interest of the university, not in the best interest of familie
  
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• ‘Superload’ Traveling Through Four Counties At Snail’s Pace

  29-09-2018 00:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You may have noticed a very big truck hauling a very big piece of machinery on some local roads Friday.
  Under state police supervision, Miller Transfer is moving a superload, or a huge steam condenser, that weighs tons from Turtle Creek in Allegheny County through Westmoreland and Butler counties to North Beaver Township in Lawrence County.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  Some drivers turned into spectators when it slowly passed thr
  
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• Brookline Businesses Shut Down, Tenants Displaced After Partial Building Collapse

  29-09-2018 00:20
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  BROOKLINE (KDKA) — Two businesses were shut down Friday and three tenants are out in the street following a partial building collapse in Brookline.
  The building on Brookline Boulevard has been condemned and the city has ordered the building owners to shore up the unstable front wall before anyone can go back inside.
  A huge overhang on the building came tumbling down to the sidewalk below late Friday morning.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Lori Sperli
  
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