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• Another weekend of dreaded Parkway East restrictions is coming

  11-10-2018 23:49 via post-gazette.com
  There will be restrictions in both direction on the Parkway East this weekend between Edgewood-Swissvale and Oakland.
  
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• Steelers WR Antonio Brown’s Lawyer Says Someone Else Threw Items Off Balcony

  11-10-2018 23:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – During a time when he was separated from his girlfriend earlier this year, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was living in the posh Mansions at Acqualina. His $35K a month, $7.5 million fully furnished home was on the 14th floor, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near Miami.
  On April 24, during a dispute with building security over $80K in cash and a gun he claims were stolen, police and the two lawsuits say the Brown became
  
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• Police Seeking Help Identifying Office Building Burglars

  11-10-2018 23:05
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects believed to be involved in a series of Downtown office thefts.Photo Courtesy Of The City Of Pittsburgh
  The burglars hit five offices Downtown in September. In each case, it appears the suspects pried open a locked exterior door to gain access.
  In addition, Findlay Township Police believe the same suspects burglarized an office building there, on Se
  
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• Antonio Brown's attorneys call lawsuit a 'shakedown attempt'

  11-10-2018 22:51 via post-gazette.com
  According to the document, obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Ophir Sternberg’s claims are “false, meritless and and a flagrant misinterpretation of the situation that occurred.”
  
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• Police: Greenfield man attacked pregnant woman after she refused abortion

  11-10-2018 22:17 via post-gazette.com
  Devon D. Johnson is accused of trying to kill his girlfriend’s unborn child
  
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• Kanye West: President Trump On ‘Hero’s Journey’

  11-10-2018 22:14
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  (CNN) — Rapper Kanye West met Thursday with Donald Trump, telling the President in an Oval Office meeting before reporters why he supports the Republican.
  “There was something about putting this hat on that made me feel like Superman,” West said, as part of an extended soliloquy that spanned topics from his mental health to prison reform to what kind of plane Trump should fly in.
  West also said the President is on a “hero’s journey
  
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• Pa.'s State System delays action on tuition overhaul

  11-10-2018 21:59 via post-gazette.com
  Sharp enrollment losses and financial pressures led the State System during the last two years to hire a consultant and rethink operations.
  
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• Police: Teen shot his 'weed man' in Brighton Heights robbery

  11-10-2018 21:11 via post-gazette.com
  An unnamed witness said Sidney Greenlee, 18, confessed to shooting his marijuana dealer near Falck Avenue.
  
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• Jeremy Crawford Discusses His Time On The Island: ‘I Literally Didn’t Sleep’

  11-10-2018 21:00
  Another week, another rainy challenge, another Survivor elimination. This week saw Jeremy Crawford’s torch extinguished as the Goliath Tribe was forced to part ways with a member for the firs time.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Jeremy about all the rain the castaways dealt with, the group’s camaraderie and dancing to Destiny’s Child.
  MW- Hey Jeremy, how’s it going?
  JC- I’m doing good, how are you?
  MW- Doing fine on this Thursday morning. Now, you were a supe
  
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• 35 States Ask FCC To Allow New Technology To Block Spoofed Robocalls

  11-10-2018 20:51
  (CBS Local) — If you’re sick and tired of robocalls flooding your cell phone, there may be relief on the horizon.
  Attorneys general from 34 states (and the Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection) are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to create new rules that would allow telephone service providers to use new technology to detect and block illegal robocalls.
  Authorities said consumers got more than 30 billion illegal robocalls in 2017 to unsuspecting consumers and that nu
  
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• ‘Creepy Skull’ Spotted In Hurricane Michael Satellite Imagery

  11-10-2018 20:47
  (CBS Local) — As if Michael itself wasn’t menacing enough.
  Forecasters also spotted a frightening image in the hurricane’s satellite imagery as it barreled toward toward the Florida Panhandle.
  They say the storm seemed to take on the appearance of a gray skull with a red eye in its infrared imagery as the eye began to clear out Tuesday.
  Is image of skull showing up at the center of Hurricane Michael? https://t.co/BWiicPKlMl pic.twitter.com/WtuszvTF3M
  — WUSA9 (@wusa9) Octo
  
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• Beechview man charged with moving overdose victim's body into alley

  11-10-2018 20:29 via post-gazette.com
  Vincent Zeitlman said he left Danielle Walker’s body in his house until the middle of the night, then dragged her outside into an alley.
   
  
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• President Trump ‘Open-Minded’ On Stop-And-Frisk Policing

  11-10-2018 20:13
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  WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s “open-minded” about stop-and-frisk policing.
  He made the comment as he met with rapper and producer Kanye West at the White House.
  Trump earlier this week called on Chicago to adopt the strategy, in which large numbers of people are temporarily detained, questioned and sometimes searched for drugs and weapons.
  Rapper Kanye West , left, shows a picture of a plane on a phone to U.S. Presid
  
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• Pittsburgh angling for diversity among firefighter candidates

  11-10-2018 19:38 via post-gazette.com
  “Diversity within the organization increases public confidence and trust,” Pittsburgh fire Chief Darryl Jones said in a statement.
  
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• ‘It’s Like This Storm Had Eyes’: Lonnie Quinn Explains Why Hurricane Michael Intensified So Quickly

  11-10-2018 19:20
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  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Hurricane Michael grew so quickly it caught many Floridians off-guard.
  Its wind speed increased by 72 percent in less than 33 hours.
  CBS New York’s Lonnie Quinn explained why and how that happened on CBS This Morning.
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  “I’m using this analogy: It’s like this storm had eyes,” Quinn said. “You look at Monday – Monday it was south of Cuba. It w
  
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• Ambridge fentanyl trafficker gets federal prison in deadly drug case

  11-10-2018 19:20 via post-gazette.com
  Wayne McCracken was given 45 months; his brother awaits punishment in the same case, and their mother is set to plead guilty for her role.
  
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• WWE Evolution: Another Huge First For Women… And More To Come

  11-10-2018 19:18
  By Chuck Carroll
  The women in WWE continue to shatter stereotypes and blaze trails once thought impossible. As a result, the playing field on-screen is being leveled faster than during any movement in recent memory.
  When #GiveDivasAChance began trending one Monday night in February 2015 fans were fed up. Although RAW was a three-hour show, a tag-team match between The Bella Twins and Paige and Emma lasted just a shade over 30 seconds. The bout was just the latest example in a seemingly endless s
  
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• 5-Month-Old Baby Set To Become Youngest Person To Visit All 50 States

  11-10-2018 19:04
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  (CBSDFW.COM/CBSNEWS) – A 5-month-old baby is set to become the youngest member of the All Fifty States Club, and her parents hope it’s only the start of a life full of “confidence and curiosity.”
  Little Harper Yeats has been traveling with mother Cindy Lim and father Tristan Yeats, who have been documenting their ambitious tour of the United States on Instagram over the last four months.
  Cindy and Tristan, who hail from Canberra, Austral
  
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• Pennsylvania Organ Donation Law Gets First Major Update

  11-10-2018 19:02
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania is finalizing the first major update to the organ donation law that’s been in place for a quarter century.
  Gov. Tom Wolf’s office said Thursday he plans to sign legislation that passed this week. That culminates eight years of work to update the law and resolve conflicts over how donors consent and the effect on criminal investigations.
  The bill gets more state agencies involved in raising awareness of organ
  
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• Conference on post-polio syndrome rescheduled for Oct. 20

  11-10-2018 18:53 via post-gazette.com
  Webcast with expert highlights event at site of former DT Watson Home, where children with polio were treated.
  
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• Pittsburgh taking applications for Snow Angels program

  11-10-2018 18:43 via post-gazette.com
  The program helps the elderly — and people with disabilities — with snow removal. Residents in need and prospective volunteers can sign up.
  
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• Randy Cross: Herbert, Oregon Offense Could Make Life Rough On Washington

  11-10-2018 18:27
  Ryan Mayer
  The college football season enters the second half of its schedule this weekend, with the implications of conference matchups weighing heavily on College Football Playoff hopes. This weekend, in particular, four Top 25 teams battle it out in games that will likely greatly affect their chances of making the playoff.
  In the SEC, No. 2 Georgia meets No. 13 LSU. The Bulldogs are entering the toughest stretch of their schedule, with games against the Tigers, No. 14 Florida, No. 18 Kentucky
  
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• Heartbroken Family Issues Warning After Dog Dies From Eating Chewing Gum

  11-10-2018 18:06
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  ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A family in the Nashville area is warning pet owners about the dangers of an artificial sweetener after their 3-year-old dog, Canon, died unexpectedly.
  The husky mix seemed healthy until Saturday night, when he suddenly stopped eating and started drinking a lot of water.
  “Then he started vomiting the water, and so that kind of was the red flag that made us decide to take him to the hospital,” Canon’s own
  
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• More Teens Suffering From ‘Text Neck’ Pain

  11-10-2018 17:56
  WAKEFIELD (CBS) – Merrimack College senior Meghan Barraso thought her backpack was to blame when she visited a chiropractor for neck pain.
  “I can’t like write because it would hurt,” she said pointing to the side of her neck. “I couldn’t type on my laptop without it hurting,” she added.
  Chiropractor Dr. Peter Martone told Meghan the problem wasn’t on her back, but in her hand.
  “When you’re texting, or you’re on the computer, that&
  
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• CBS Sports Announces 2018-19 College Basketball Schedule: How To Watch, Key Games

  11-10-2018 17:05
  Ryan Mayer
  New York, NY (CBS Local)- CBS Sports announced their full broadcast schedule for the 2018-19 college basketball season this morning. The network is set to air over 200 games across CBS, CBS Sports Network and its streaming services beginning in early November and stretching through the NCAA Tournament. The network is also set to broadcast the Final Four and National Championship Game for the 36th time. The lead broadcast team of Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery and Tracy Wolfson returns to lea
  
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• Consultant: Mold levels at Mars Area Elementary lower than outside

  11-10-2018 16:58 via post-gazette.com
  The report was not enough to calm the concerns of some parents. “This is a health scare situation,” said Aaron McKinney.
  
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• Crews Begin Demolition Process Following Partial Building Collapse In McKeesport

  11-10-2018 16:54
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Crews have started to tear down an old school building in McKeesport after it partially collapsed on Wednesday.
  Just before 11 a.m., demolition began at the building in the 2800 block of Bowman Avenue.It’s happening. Demolition just began at old vacant school building on Bowman Avenue @KDKA pic.twitter.com/gWVazEsPjZ
  — Meghan Schiller (@MeghanKDKA) October 11, 2018
  On Wednesday, almost an entire wall fell, and bricks and ci
  
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• Crews Begin Demolishing Building After Partial Collapse In McKeesport

  11-10-2018 16:54
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Demolition crews and city officials set up road closed signs and orange cones along Bowman Avenue because they don’t want anyone to get hit by falling debris.
  Neighbors said they’re glad the vacant building collapsed and called it an “eyesore.”
  “We sort of knew that was going to fall down sooner or later,” said Rudy Cole. “I thought it was a big car wreck because it was so loud.”
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• McKeesport awarded grants to fix trail, parking garage

  11-10-2018 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  City receives $2.9 million grant from Pennsylvania Multimodal Transportation Fund.
  
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• Work to begin next month on upgrades to Thorn Run Interchange in Moon

  11-10-2018 16:50 via post-gazette.com
  The Moon Transportation Authority signed a $9.4 million contract with Golden Triangle Construction for the interchange project.
  
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• Activist Says Arkansas Sheriff Forced Inmates To Wear Nike Shirts To Mock Colin Kaepernick

  11-10-2018 16:50
  EL DORADO, Ark. (CBS Local) — A sheriff’s department in Arkansas allegedly forced people under arrest to wear Nike T-shirts for their mug shot, apparently to mock the sports apparel brand, as wella s former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
  Activist and columnist Shaun King posted a photo of 12 inmates wearing Nike shirts on Twitter and Facebook late Wednesday and claimed that Union County Sheriff Ricky Roberts was “putting Nike t-shirts on people they arrest an
  
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• Activist Claims Arkansas Sheriff Forced Inmates To Wear Nike Shirts To Mock Colin Kaepernick

  11-10-2018 16:50
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  EL DORADO, Ark. (CBS Local) — A sheriff’s department in Arkansas allegedly forced people under arrest to wear Nike T-shirts for their mug shot, apparently to mock the sports apparel brand, as well as former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
  Activist and columnist Shaun King posted a photo of 12 inmates wearing Nike shirts on Twitter and Facebook late Wednesday and claimed that Union County Sheriff Ricky Roberts was, “putting Ni
  
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• Norse mythology comes alive in Ragnarok

  11-10-2018 16:43 via post-gazette.com
  When you step into Ragnarok, you leave behind real life and enter a world of medieval fantasy genre.  
  
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• 'Around the Table South' designed to increase community engagement

  11-10-2018 16:20 via post-gazette.com
  It will bring together 1,000 people at a series of 100 mealtime conversations hosted by organizations, businesses and school districts.
  
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• Witnesses contradict earlier testimony at hearing for suspended West Mifflin Area superintendent

  11-10-2018 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  The testimony came during the board’s Act 1080 hearing pertaining to the possible dismissal of Superintendent Daniel Castagna.
  
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• Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown Breaks Silence On Florida Lawsuits, Says Facts Will Prove His Innocence

  11-10-2018 15:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown says the two lawsuits filed against him in Florida contain “false claims.”
  According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Brown issued the following statement:
  “It has now been made public that two lawsuits containing false claims have been filed against me. The facts will soon come out that prove my innocence. My focus will remain on football and I will not let the cases serve
  
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• Ronald Reagan Hologram To Debut At Presidential Library

  11-10-2018 15:21
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  SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (CBSLA/AP) — A smiling Ronald Reagan waves to a crowd from aboard a rail car during a 1984 campaign stop in a new hologram revealed Wednesday at the late president’s namesake library in Southern California.
  “We think we made a good beginning, but you ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” the high-tech digital resurrection of the nation’s 40th president exclaims in his steady voice, with a twinkle in his eye.
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• Officials: Husband Of ‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ Star To Be Deported To Italy

  11-10-2018 15:10
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  YORK, Pa. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Authorities say the husband of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice will be deported back to Italy once he’s released from prison next year.
  Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice appeared before an immigration court in York, Pennsylvania, via teleconference Wednesday. He can file an appeal by Nov. 9.
  Joe Giudice (2nd from L) and wife Teresa Giudice arrive for sentencing at federal court in Newark o
  
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• Harvey Weinstein Due Back In Court As Lawyers Seek To Have Sex Assault Charges Dropped

  11-10-2018 15:05
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  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Harvey Weinstein is due back in a Manhattan court as his lawyers seek to have some of the sexual assault charges against him dismissed.
  A court spokesperson says Judge James Burke is expected to deliver a partial ruling on their motion Thursday morning.
  In total, more than 75 women have come forward accusing the disgraced movie mogul of sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty to six felony sex crimes based on allegations from three wom
  
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• Penn Hills superintendent raises concerns about Connellsville teams traveling with armed security

  11-10-2018 14:52 via post-gazette.com
  Tim O’Malley, head of WPIAL, said he’s not issuing a detailed response on the issue of armed guards until he hears from both districts.
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 11, 2018

  11-10-2018 14:49
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 
  Carnegie Science Center
  Carnegie Science Center 21+ Night
  Big Burrito Restaurant Group
  Chef Bill Fuller’s Recipes: Corn Empanadas & Plataversary Margarita
  Richard Cardone Salon
  Phipps Fall Flower Show
  Doug Oster
  Andy Amrhein At Evey True Value Hardware
  Kidsburgh
  Next Pittsburgh
  
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• Chef Bill Fuller’s Recipes: Corn Empanadas & Plataversary Margarita

  11-10-2018 14:44
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  Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to show off a delicious empanada recipe to go along with a refreshing margarita!
  Corn Empanadas and a Plataversary Margarita!4 C. Roasted Corn Kernels
  1 ½ C. Green Chiles, diced
  1 C. Scallion, sliced into thin rings
  1 Tbs. Cumin
  1 tsp. Coriander, ground
  1 C. Cilantro, chopped
  ½ Tbs. Kosher Salt
  1 tsp Black Pepper
  6 C. Monterrey Jack Cheese
  12 ea. Empanada Disc
  Empanada Corn Filling
  Water, as needed for dough stickin
  
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