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• Reps. Kelly, Barletta To Attend As President Trump Campaigns In Erie

  10-10-2018 23:49
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to campaign in Pennsylvania as Hurricane Michael pounds Florida’s Panhandle.
  Trump headed Wednesday to Erie, where he will rally voters for Republican candidates. Trump told reporters that “thousands of people” were lined up for the event, arguing it wouldn’t be fair to make them go home.
  Watch the rally here:The rally comes as Trump is escalating his attacks on Democrats. Earlier Wed
  
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• Reps. Kelly, Barletta Attend Rally As President Trump Campaigns In Erie

  10-10-2018 23:49
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  ERIE, Pa. (AP) — As Hurricane Michael pounded the Southeast on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took shelter at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where he sought to boost Republicans before the midterms.
  Trump acknowledged the hurricane at the top of his rally in Erie, offering his “thoughts and prayers” to those in the storm’s path and promising to “spare no effort” in the response. He promised to travel to Florida “v
  
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• Man Stabbed At Haunted House After Friend Mistakes Knife For Prop

  10-10-2018 23:20
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A night of Halloween fun for a group of friends in Tennessee turned into a real horror scene when a man was stabbed by a friend who thought she’d been given a prop knife.
  James “Jay” Yochim, 29, and three friends on Friday night visited Nashville Nightmare, a popular Halloween attraction in Madison, a suburban neighborhood of northeast Nashville.
  The group was laughing and joking with character actors in a courtyard space when a woman in the
  
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• Kidsburgh: Clearing Up Confusion About Who Can Join Boy Scouts And Girl Scouts

  10-10-2018 23:12
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There’s been a lot of confusion since the Boy Scouts of America announced in May it would begin allowing girls into its younger scouting programs.
  Both the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts have been getting a lot of questions from parents about which kids can join which groups.
  For the Smith family from Moon, being a Boy Scout is in the genes. Dad, Ken Smith, is an Eagle Scout and his grandfather was a scout. His wife Karen’s
  
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• Teenage driver who struck students in Hill District had only learner's permit

  10-10-2018 23:03 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police said the unidentified driver might have been “trying to show off in the car” before losing control.
  
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• Disaster Declaration Approved For Westmoreland Co., Low-Interest Loans Available For Sept. Flood Victims

  10-10-2018 22:59
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State authorities say low interest federal loans are being made available to some western Pennsylvania residents whose property was damaged during a storm last month.
  The governor’s office says the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a request for a disaster declaration for Westmoreland County after Sept. 9 flooding.
  Homeowners, renters and businesses in the county and in neighboring Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria,
  
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• Conor Lamb maintains double-digit lead over Keith Rothfus in 17th District

  10-10-2018 22:49 via post-gazette.com
  The race for the newly redrawn district will pit two incumbents against each other.
  
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• Woman In Grave Condition After Train Hits Her Car In Fayette Co.

  10-10-2018 22:42
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  DAWSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A woman sustained life-threatening injuries when her car was hit by a train in Fayette County on Wednesday afternoon.
  The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. in Dawson Township.
  Officials says a CSX train hit the woman’s car at the intersection of Laughlin and Railroad Streets.
  She was flown by medical helicopter to a hospital with injuries described by officials as life-threatening.
  She has been listed in grave condition.
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• Train, Vehicle Collide In Dawson Twp., Fayette Co.

  10-10-2018 22:42
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  DAWSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A train and vehicle collided Wednesday afternoon in Fayette County.
  The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. in Dawson Township.
  Emergency crews were called to the scene.
  The view from NewsChopper 2 shows a downed railroad crossing sign and a black car with crews nearby.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  There were reports someone might have been trapped in the car, but there’s been no word on their condition or what caused t
  
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• Turnpike charges two with evading more than $12,000 in tolls and fees in Allegheny County

  10-10-2018 22:25 via post-gazette.com
  As part of a crackdown on $17 million in unpaid tolls and fees, the Pennsylvania Turnpike filed charges for evading tolls 208 times.
  
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• Suspended deacon pleads guilty to sexual crimes in Washington County

  10-10-2018 22:16 via post-gazette.com
  Rosendo Dacal, 73, had been arrested after Internet sting by undercover officer
  
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• Ian Eagle: ‘Steelers Right Back In AFC North Race If They Win’

  10-10-2018 22:14
  Ryan Mayer
  The Cincinnati Bengals have been the surprise team in the AFC North through five weeks, using a mix of shootouts and strong defensive performances to get out to a 4-1 start. But, this week, the Bengals face their bitter rivals from across the river when the Pittsburgh Steelers descend upon Paul Brown Stadium Sunday afternoon. Games between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals tend to be more physical, intense and, at times, difficult to officiate than your normal NFL game.
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• NFL Fines Steelers’ Tomlin For Criticizing Game Officials

  10-10-2018 22:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The NFL has fined Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin for his public criticism of the game officials after last Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons.
  Tomlin has been fined $25,000, NFL.com reports.#NFL has fined #Steelers Head coach Mike Tomlin $25,000 for public criticism of game officials after Sunday win over #Falcons
  — Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) October 10, 2018
  It all stems from his post-game comments on Sunday.
  To
  
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• Carnegie business owner pleads guilty for not paying payroll taxes

  10-10-2018 22:08 via post-gazette.com
  Amarender Tiparthy, owner of Prodigy Software Group, admitted to failing to turn over “hundreds of thousands” in taxes to the IRS.
  
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• White Woman Calls Police On Black Man Babysitting White Children

  10-10-2018 21:33
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  MARIETTA, Ga. (CBS Local) — An African-American man caring for two white children was questioned by police Sunday afternoon after a white woman reported his behavior as suspicious.
  Corey Lewis, who documented the incident in series of videos on Facebook, said he first noticed the woman in the parking lot of a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia.Lewis says she asked him if the children were okay. He said she then came back and asked if she could speak with them.
  
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• Report: Indianapolis Colts Guard Matt Slauson Played Through Two Broken Vertebrae

  10-10-2018 21:12
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  Indianapolis, IN (CBS Local)- The Indianapolis Colts placed guard Matt Slauson on injured reserve on Monday with an unspecified injury following the team’s game with the Patriots last Thursday.
  The moved ended Slauson’s season, and normally, this wouldn’t be given much more note than the official breaking of the news by the team beat reporter on Twitter. But, the story behind Slauson’s injury came out today and it’s starting to gen
  
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• A year after sale of Kenny Ross automotive dealership group, Jimmy Ross retires

  10-10-2018 20:36 via post-gazette.com
  His replacement, Bruce Schulman, has operated a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Beverly Hills for about 13 years.
  
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• NLCS, ALCS Preview: Can Dodgers, Astros Repeat As Pennant Winners?

  10-10-2018 20:30
  By Matt Citak
  Both the American and National League Championship Series are now set, and boy are we in for some exciting matchups.
  It didn’t come easy, but after a close call in the Bronx Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox were able to emerge from Yankee Stadium with a victory, solidifying their spot in the ALCS against the Houston Astros in four games.
  Unlike the Red Sox, the Astros cruised through their Division Series battle against the Cleveland Indians. Houston swept the Indians in the
  
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• Police Seek Help Identifying Hunker Bank Robbery Suspect

  10-10-2018 20:27
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  HUNKER (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a bank robbery suspect.
  According to police, the robbery happened at the First Commonwealth Bank in Hunker around 2 p.m. on Oct. 2.
  Surveillance video shows a man enter the bank, brandish a firearm and hop over the counter. Three tellers vacate their positions as the suspect starts taking money from cash drawers.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
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• Attorneys, Woodland Hills student discuss $530,000 settlement in lawsuit against district

  10-10-2018 20:21 via post-gazette.com
  The settlement of the federal lawsuit filed against Woodland Hills and district officials was announced this week. 
  
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• Police: Dispute about ladder prompted Allentown shooting, SWAT standoff

  10-10-2018 20:12 via post-gazette.com
  Michael J. Rooney, 27, of Allentown, is accused of shooting a man in the leg after the man.
  
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• West Virginia Residents Can Receive Free Joint Replacement

  10-10-2018 19:46
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A medical service organization will provide free joint replacements at West Virginia University Medicine later this year.
  Participating patients will receive free of charge all treatment, including surgery, hospitalization and pre- and post-operative care.
  The program is provided by Operation Walk USA. Surgeries will be performed Dec. 6 at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
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  The organization has provided
  
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• Waffle House That Never Closes, Forced To Close By Hurricane Michael

  10-10-2018 19:36
  PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (CBS Local) — Hurricane Michael is so potentially dangerous, that a restaurant that never closes is officially closed.
  A Waffle House in Panama City Beach pulled out the storm shutters and locked its doors Tuesday as Michael approached the Florida panhandle. A sign at the restaurant located just across from the beach on Highway 30-A says it plans to “open as soon as the storm passes.”
  We're in Panama City Beach to cover Hurricane Michael. And the @Waffle
  
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• Cultural District metal detectors begin rollout this weekend

  10-10-2018 19:34 via post-gazette.com
  Patrons arriving for Deborah Colker Dance at the Byham Theater Saturday will be the first through the Trust’s new metal detectors.
  
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• David Boreanaz On ‘SEAL Team’: ‘If We Can Show That Light In Their Shadow We’re Doing Them Justice”

  10-10-2018 19:01
  SEAL Team airs its latest episode “Never Say Die” tonight at 9/8c on CBS. The latest entry in the show’s second season, tonight’s episode see the team traveling to Saudi Arabia to stop a band of extremists from polluting the water supply with anthrax. Meanwhile, the team is still reeling from the events of season one and Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Jason Hayes is left struggling to adapt with living back at home with his family.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spok
  
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• Trump rides a wave of policy wins to Erie rally, but Dems see a bleaker picture

  10-10-2018 18:47 via post-gazette.com
  The president will arrive in Erie with two campaign promises fulfilled: a new trade agreement and a new, conservative Supreme Court justice.
  
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• Trump rides a wave of policy wins to Erie rallies, but Dems see a bleaker picture

  10-10-2018 18:47 via post-gazette.com
  The president will arrive in Erie with two campaign promises fulfilled: a new trade agreement and a new, conservative Supreme Court justice.
  
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• Preliminary Hearing Held For Ambridge Police Chief Accused Of Theft, Harassment

  10-10-2018 18:37
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  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) – A Beaver County police chief accused of theft and harassing some of his officers was in court today for his preliminary hearing.
  The Commonwealth began by asking the judge to withdraw two of the nine counts Ambridge Police Chief James Mann is facing. Those counts are insurance fraud and false swearing of an officer.
  Multiple witnesses took the stand.
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  The first to take the stand was Cpl. Timothy Morando with the Penns
  
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• 3 Students Released From Hospital After Being Hit By Vehicle

  10-10-2018 18:32
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three students have been released from the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Upper Hill District on Tuesday.
  Six Pittsburgh Milliones University Prep students were walking home when they were struck by a teenage girl who was driving a black Chrysler 300. The driver is also a student Pittsburgh Milliones.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  All were taken to area hospitals for treatment, but none of the injuries were believed to be life-
  
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• What Makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: Rick Sebak gets outpouring of well wishes – and food – during extended hospital stay

  10-10-2018 18:00 via post-gazette.com
  Award-winning documentarian gets by with a little help from his friends after surgery for a torn muscle.
  
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• Mega Millions Jackpot Soars To $548 Million

  10-10-2018 17:55
  (CBS Local) —  The third largest jackpot in Mega Millions history is on tap for Friday, Oct. 12, with an estimated prize of $548 million ($309.2 million cash)!
  The jackpot has been growing since it was last won on July 24, and for the 22nd consecutive drawing there were no tickets matching all six numbers drawn.
  The winning numbers for Oct. 9 are the white balls 20, 22, 39, 54 and 60, plus the gold Mega Ball 18.
  A California office pool of 11 co-workers shared the July 24 jackpot of $
  
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• Tiny Dancers: AHN Newborns Ready For Elton John Concert

  10-10-2018 17:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Music icon Elton John is bringing his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour to Pittsburgh, and Allegheny Health Network is getting in the spirit.
  Adorable newborn babies at West Penn Hospital were dressed up in some pretty snazzy Elton John glasses just in time for the concert.
  Some even donned “Tiny Dancer” onesies.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny Health Network)
  The “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour is repo
  
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• President Trump’s Re-Election Website Launches ‘Stand Up For America’ Football Jerseys

  10-10-2018 17:34
  (CBS Local)– The debate over NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem has consumed the worlds of sports and politics for much of the last two years.
  Photo Credit: donaldjtrump.com
  President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign site released “Stand Up For America” jerseys. Authorized by Trump and the National Republican Committee, the jerseys are $99, feature Trump’s name on the back and shoulders of the jersey and are “proudly made in the USA.&rdquo
  
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• Joe Biden To Present Former President George W. Bush, Laura Bush With Liberty Medal

  10-10-2018 17:22
  (CBS Local) – The National Constitution Center has announced the presenter and recipients of the 30th Annual Liberty Medal.
  Former Vice President Joe Biden will present former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush with the honor.
  “Our democracy depends upon the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility, and there’s no finer example of citizenship than our veterans,” former President Bush said in a statement. “Laura and I are honored to dedicate
  
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• Colin Kaepernick Applies For Trademark On His Own Image

  10-10-2018 16:57
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  (CBS Local) Inked Flash, Colin Kaepernick’s company based out of California, has applied for a trademark from the government on a black-and-white image of the quarterback.
  Credit: United States Patent and Trademark Office
  The trademark application was filed on Oct. 5 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and it states that the image is sought to be used on various merchandise items, but also for the purpose of “conducting workshops and
  
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• Nationwide Earthquake Drill To Take Place Next Week

  10-10-2018 16:51
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  DOVER, Del. (CBS Local) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone to take part in a nationwide earthquake drill next week.
  The “Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill” will be held on Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m.
  All you need to do is drop to the ground, take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on.
  You can register online to receive information on how to plan a drill and how to
  
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• Can The Golden State Warriors Three-Peat?

  10-10-2018 16:34
  By Norm Elrod
  Can the Golden State Warriors win their third NBA Championship in a row? Yes, absolutely. Will they? Well, that remains to be seen. There are 82 games to be played, and the Western Conference now includes LeBron James in Los Angeles.
  The Warriors are coming off their second consecutive NBA Championship and their third in four years. They coasted to a 58-24 regular-season record, despite injuries across their starting lineup, and swept the LeBron-led Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA F
  
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• Deputies: Woman Threatened To Drink Their Blood, Hid Knife In Body

  10-10-2018 16:24
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  FAIRMONT, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia woman is accused of trying to steal a car, threatening to drink deputies’ blood and hiding a knife in her buttocks.
  Citing a criminal complaint, news outlets reported Tuesday 37-year-old Jackie Fullmer tried to take a man’s car keys, armed with a hatchet and knife.
  A chase ensued when deputies found her nearby. A deputy shot Fullmer with a stun gun when she ran at his cruiser with the hatchet in hand. She
  
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• Allegheny County announces sixth case of West Nile Virus of 2018

  10-10-2018 16:04 via post-gazette.com
  The patient is a Bellevue resident over the age of 50 and is recovering, according to the county health department. 
  
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• Top DFS Picks Week 6: Matt Ryan Could Erupt Against Buccaneers

  10-10-2018 14:43
  Steve Silverman
  We’re onto Week 6 and there’s several matchups that likely have fantasy players licking their chops when looking at them. The Falcons, despite their struggles, have a high-powered offense and they now face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers league-worst pass defense. Sunday night, the Patriots and Chiefs meet in Foxborough for what could very likely be a high-scoring shootout. With those games leading the way, let’s take a look at the top projected starter for each team h
  
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• Police: Man Punches Officer During Argument With Son Over Video Games

  10-10-2018 14:41
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  BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania man punched an officer in the face during an argument with his son over video games.
  Edwin Rivera Sr. is facing multiple charges including assault and resisting arrest.
  Authorities say they were called to Rivera’s Bethlehem home on Friday night for a report of a disturbance involving a father and son. The 51-year-old Rivera allegedly threatened to fight his son because the younger man wanted his f
  
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• Flight Delayed After Woman Brings Emotional Support Squirrel On Plane

  10-10-2018 14:35
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  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Police had to remove a woman who brought an “emotional support squirrel” on a Frontier Airlines flight headed from Orlando, Florida, to Cleveland.
  Frontier says the passenger had noted in her reservation that she was bringing an emotional support animal with her on Flight 1612 Tuesday night. But she did not indicate it was a squirrel.
  (Photo credit: Daniel Slim/AFP/Getty Images)
  The airline says rodents, including squirrel
  
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• Children’s Hospital Confirms 3 Cases Of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, A Mysterious Polio-Like Illness, In Pittsburgh

  10-10-2018 14:34
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three cases of a mysterious illness that partially paralyzes children and is likened to polio have now been confirmed in Pittsburgh. It is called Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM, and it affects the body’s nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, and can cause paralysis.
  There have been 38 confirmed cases in 16 states so far. Now it’s in Pittsburgh.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Ian Smith)
  UPMC Children’s Hos
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 10, 2018

  10-10-2018 14:27
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Kennywood
  PurpleStride
  Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes: Swordfish Piccata & Praline Cheesecake
  Watchful Shepherd Dancing For A Cause
  Real Men Wear Pink
  Winning Plate With Leslie Bonci
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Swordfish Piccata & Praline Cheesecake

  10-10-2018 14:22
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  Rania Harris stopped by PTL to continue her theme of Sunday dinner recipes!
  Swordfish PiccataFour 6-ounce skinless swordfish steaks
  All-purpose flour
  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  2 large eggs, beaten
  2 tablespoons milk
  Panko bread crumbs
  Canola oil for sautéing the swordfish
  6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  3 large garlic cloves – minced fine
  Juice of 2 large lemons (or more to taste)
  ¼ cup white wine (or more to taste)
  4 tablespoons dr
  
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• URA to advance plans for reuse of Lexington Technology Park

  10-10-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  Proposed redevelopment to include offices, light manufacturing and housing.
  
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• From sea level to Mile High: Where do Heinz Field and PNC Park stand?

  10-10-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  The home of the Pirates is the sixth highest ballpark above sea level in the Majors; the Steelers’ stadium is No. 5 among NFL stadiums.
  
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• Full Episodes Of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Now Online

  10-10-2018 13:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Are you feeling nostalgic for some of “Mister Rogers’” old shows?
  Fred Rogers Productions has launched a new website with full episodes of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
  They’ve launched with the first five episodes of the program, which aired in 1968.
  They’ll be adding more episodes every two weeks.
  Click here to watch!
  
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• Parkway West Crash Impacts Morning Commute

  10-10-2018 13:26
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  CARNEGIE (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle crash reduced the inbound side of the Parkway West to one lane Wednesday morning.
  According to state police, the crash happened near the Carnegie exit around 7 a.m.
  The crash was cleared just before 8 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s unclear what led to the crash and if anyone is injured.
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• Parkway West Crash Impacting Morning Commute

  10-10-2018 13:26
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  CARNEGIE (KDKA) – A multi-vehicle crash has reduced the inbound side of the Parkway West to one lane.
  According to state police, the crash happened near the Carnegie exit around 7 a.m.
  One lane of traffic is slowly getting by in the area.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s unclear what led to the crash and if anyone is injured.
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