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• Netflix’s ‘Mindhunter’ Puts Out Urgent Casting Call For Background Actors

  16-10-2018 23:55
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Netflix production of “Mindhunter” is putting out another call for extras. If you’ve got a day to spare and would like to make some extra cash, they are looking for you, no experience necessary.
  Ripped from the real-life files of the FBI, “Mindhunter” is the story of the first FBI agents to try to get inside the minds of serial killers. It stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany and Anna Torv.
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• Hottest Ticket In Town: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Warns Of ‘Hamilton’ Ticket Scams

  16-10-2018 23:55
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The smash hit “Hamilton” is the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton told through song. It took Broadway by storm when it opened in July of 2015, and now the tour is heading to Pittsburgh.
  The show opens on Jan. 1, 2019. So, how can you get your hands on some tickets?
  Marc Fleming, the marketing and communications director for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, says, “We’ll be announcing the on-sale date for
  
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• Mt. Lebanon school board sets aside $1 million for safety upgrades

  16-10-2018 23:49 via post-gazette.com
  Superintendent Timothy Steinhauer said the upgrades will include door hardware, signage, cameras and equipment and protective bollards.
  
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• Albert Lexie, the shoe-shiner who donated $200K to UPMC Children's Hospital, has died

  16-10-2018 23:24 via post-gazette.com
  Lexie shined shoes at the hospital from 1981 until his retirement in 2013.
  
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• Suspected shooter in murder of federal witness pleads guilty to accessory charge

  16-10-2018 23:21 via post-gazette.com
  Glenn Thomas admits to ditching the getaway car used in the 2014 murder of federal witness Tina Crawford.
  
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• ‘A True Legend’: Children’s Hospital Beloved ‘Shoeshine Man’ Dies At Age Of 76

  16-10-2018 23:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The staff and families at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are dealing with the loss of a beloved friend.
  Albert Lexie, also known as the “Shoeshine Man,” died Tuesday at the age of 76, the hospital confirms. He was from Monessen.
  Lexie was a philanthropist who spent 30 years walking the halls of Children’s Hospital, shining shoes and donating all the tips back to the children.
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• Grand jury abuse probe reviewing Eastern Catholic churches

  16-10-2018 22:51 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh, Philadelphia archeparchies confirm they are subjects of continuing investigation into sexual misconduct by clergy
  
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• Peduto to appear at business conference in Dubai

  16-10-2018 22:21 via post-gazette.com
  The Pittsburgh-based American Middle East Institute is hosting the event, which it calls a chance to “connect with” decision makers.
  
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• Judge rejects plea deal in Pittsburgh sex assault case

  16-10-2018 22:18 via post-gazette.com
  Judge Mark V. Tranquilli rejected a deal for Lavalle Tucker, a van driver, who is accused of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled teen..
  
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• ‘Leave The Mask At Home’: AMC Reminds Guests No Masks Or Weapons Allowed For ‘Halloween’ Premiere

  16-10-2018 22:06
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  (CBS Local) — If you’re headed to see the sequel of “Halloween” this weekend, AMC Theaters wants to remind you of something.
  Although they love that guests get dressed up in costumes for movie premieres, you cannot wear a mask or bring weapons — real or fake — into their theaters.
  Settle Down, A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Not Headed For Earth This Halloween
  “In the spirit of “Halloween,” and costumes, we at AM
  
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• Settle Down, A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Not Headed For Earth This Halloween

  16-10-2018 21:48
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  (CNN) — Despite what your social media feeds are telling you, an asteroid shaped like a skull is not going to zip by Earth this Halloween.
  Asteroid 2015 TB145 looked like a skull when it passed by our planet three years ago on Halloween. But now the object may be a bit less “humerous,” because its shape may since have changed.
  In 2015, the asteroid missed Earth by just 300,000 miles and was visible to those with good telescopes. This year, the
  
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• Pittsburgh holds final meeting on bike plan Tuesday evening

  16-10-2018 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh will hold its last meeting Tuesday evening on changes to its bike plan, which sets design standards and possible new bike routes.
  
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• Enrollment Down 4 Percent At Pennsylvania’s State Universities

  16-10-2018 20:23
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The 14 state-owned universities in Pennsylvania are seeing enrollment fall by 4 percent this year, including a nearly 38 percent decline at Cheyney University outside Philadelphia.
  Philly.com says the drop in the State System of Higher Education has left it with fewer than 100,000 students for the first time since 2001.
  Enrollment has fallen for eight years, and only two schools didn’t see a decline this year, West Chester and
  
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• Doctors Suspect Man Died Of Extremely Rare Disease After Eating Squirrel Brains

  16-10-2018 20:20
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  (CBS Local) — A 61-year-old New York man developed an extremely rare and fatal brain disorder after he ate squirrel brains, according to a new report.
  The unnamed victim was taken to a hospital in Rochester, New York in 2015 after his ability to think and was losing touch with reality. He also could no longer walk.
  His family described him as an avid hunter who had dined on squirrel brains. However, it was not clear if the man had consumed the entire squi
  
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• Malcolm Jenkins: ‘Darnold Checks All The Boxes You Want From A Rookie’

  16-10-2018 20:12
  Ryan Mayer
  The two New York teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum with their quarterback situation. The Jets, with rookie Sam Darnold, look to be building what the franchise hopes will be a sustainable contender in the next few years. At 3-3, the young team is firmly in the midst of the playoff chase and just one game back in the division, though winning the AFC East seems much less likely with the Patriots and Tom Brady still clicking. Still, there is hope for the future building around Da
  
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• Ross will poll residents on deer issues

  16-10-2018 20:02 via post-gazette.com
  The survey will ask residents’ opinions about possible culling methods, including a controlled hunt or putting birth control in feed.
  
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• Firefighters Battling 3-Alarm Blaze In Brushton Neighborhood

  16-10-2018 19:57
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  BRUSHTON (KDKA) – Firefighters have been called to the scene of a three-alarm house fire in Pittsburgh’s Brushton neighborhood.
  According to Allegheny County officials, the fire broke out in the 7400 block of Idlewild Street.
  There are no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is unknown.
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• Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Brushton Neighborhood

  16-10-2018 19:57
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  BRUSHTON (KDKA) – Firefighters were called to the scene of a three-alarm house fire in Pittsburgh’s Brushton neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.
  According to Allegheny County officials, the fire broke out in the 7400 block of Idlewild Street.
  There are no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is unknown.
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• City Council pushes back vote again on sprinkler proposal for high-rises

  16-10-2018 19:43 via post-gazette.com
  The bill would require sprinklers in city high-rises that are taller than 75 feet. Building owners would have roughly 13 years to comply.
  
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• Mom Slams School For Asking Fifth Graders About Their Sexual History

  16-10-2018 19:35
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  WINDSOR, Vt. (CBS Local) — A Vermont woman is furious after her 10-year-old daughter was given a survey at school that asked her and her fifth-grade classmates about their sexual history, sexual orientation and gender identity.
  One question asked: “Have you been in a romantic relationship? By relationship, we mean more than friends, like having a partner for planned events, like a school dance, going to the movies, or having a sexual partner.&r
  
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• Gay Teen Asks Straight Football Captain To Homecoming On National Coming Out Day

  16-10-2018 19:19
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (CBS Local) — There are plenty of viral videos showing unique high school “promprosals” and similarly creative courtships for school dances, but this one may take the cake.
  On National Coming Out Day, Alexander Duarte, a gay senior at Valley High School in Santa Ana, California, staged an unforgettable proposal to this year’s homecoming dance. Duarte spent two weeks preparing to ask his friend, Erick Pineda, the straight captain of the football
  
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• Fate of two restaurants slows sale of Rivertowne Brewing

  16-10-2018 18:58 via post-gazette.com
  Bankruptcy Court Judge Gregory L. Taddonio continued the hearing to approve Rivertowne’s sale to Helltown Brewing Co.,
  
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• Humane Officers Going Door-To-Door After Family Cat Killed With Arrow

  16-10-2018 18:40
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  BROOKLINE (KDKA) – Police say someone fatally shot a family cat with an arrow in Brookline.
  Today, Pittsburgh Police took to the streets to try to uncover more on what happened.
  Two humane officers are now going door-to-door along Elmbank Street. They say any tiny piece of information could help them solve the case.
  “I haven’t seen anything like this in quite a while,” Officer Christine Luffey said.
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• Cheap eats: Best Squirrel Hill lunches for under $10

  16-10-2018 18:39 via post-gazette.com
  For a burger, dumplings and more, this East End neighborhood offers multiple choices.
  
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• Smoking Electrical Box Prompts Evacuation Of Downtown High-Rise

  16-10-2018 18:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There were some tense moments as a building in downtown Pittsburgh was evacuated Tuesday morning.
  Firefighters, police and EMS responded to what was called in as a building fire at 525 William Penn Place.
  While there was no actual fire, an electrical box tied to a generator started smoking. The smoke started filling up the basement.
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  Firefighters vented the smoke out of the basement.
  Elevators were down during this
  
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• Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 7

  16-10-2018 18:09
  By Matt Citak
  Unlike the previous weeks, the NFL did not see any of its key fantasy contributors get hurt in Week 6.
  While we appreciate not having to look for injury replacements, it does put a bit of a damper on this week’s waiver wire.
  However, Week 6 did see a few lesser-known players emerge as possible fantasy options. So whether you’re looking for a bye-week fill-in or some end-of-the-bench stashes, you have come to the right place.
  Here are some of the top waiver wire adds for
  
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• New Castle police investigating triple homicide that killed man, woman and 10-year-old girl

  16-10-2018 17:56 via post-gazette.com
  The Lawrence County public safety director said a call about the three bodies came into the 911 center around 8:45 a.m.
  
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• New Castle police investigating after man, woman, child found dead in home

  16-10-2018 17:56 via post-gazette.com
  The Lawrence County public safety director said a call about the three bodies came into the 911 center around 8:45 a.m.
  
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• What To Do If You Win The Lottery

  16-10-2018 17:42
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  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – So you have your lottery ticket, you’ve checked the numbers a few hundred times, and sure enough, you are now a multi-millionaire.
  Now what? Don’t try to make decisions in the moment, plan to follow these steps for when you become the big winner.RELATED: Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Combined Are Now Almost $1 BillionStep 1: Put the ticket in a safe place and sign it. Make sure you immediately sign the winning lotte
  
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• Photos show cemeteries are about more than death

  16-10-2018 17:32 via post-gazette.com
  Photographer William D. Wade explores cemetery beauty and history in his “God’s Acre” series Thursday at Homewood Cemetery in Point Breeze.
  
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• Summit to look at why Pittsburgh's 'not great for everyone'

  16-10-2018 16:57 via post-gazette.com
  “We have economic revitalization but ... we need to keep things affordable for people who have always been here.”
  
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• Police Investigating Triple Homicide In New Castle

  16-10-2018 16:49
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  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – Police are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home in New Castle.
  According to police, officers were called to a home in the 800 block of West North Street Tuesday morning.
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  When they arrived, they found a man, woman and 10-year-old child dead in the home.
  “Anytime there is a young child involved in a homicide, it’s horrific for us. It’s a hard case to process,&
  
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• Man, Woman, 10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In New Castle Home, Victims Identified

  16-10-2018 16:49
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  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — Police are investigating after three people were found dead inside a home in New Castle.
  According to police, officers were called to a home in the 800 block of West North Street just before 9 a.m. Tuesday. Pumpkins sit on the porch of the two-story yellow house that became the scene of a tragedy.
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  “We have an adult male, adult female and a 10-year-old child deceased in the residence,” New
  
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• Youth Baseball League Treasurer Charged With Theft

  16-10-2018 16:47
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  LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – Prosecutors say an Ohio woman accused of embezzling at least $180,000 from a youth baseball league while she was its treasurer has been indicted on charges including theft.
  Authorities say a Warren County grand jury on Monday indicted Renee Nichols on aggravated theft and tampering with records charges.
  County prosecutors say the 46-year-old Springboro woman was treasurer of the Springboro Clearcreek Baseball Association from 2011 to
  
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• A new addition at Pitt to help lead research endeavors

  16-10-2018 16:32 via post-gazette.com
  Pitt hires Michael Holland to the newly created title of vice chancellor for science policy and research strategies.
  
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• Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Combined Are Now Almost $1 Billion

  16-10-2018 16:17
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  By: AJ Willingham, CNN
  (CNN) – Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth $654 million, and Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot stands at $345 million. Together, that’s $999 million — a mere seven-figure whisper away from a cool billion dollars.
  The reason these jackpots have ballooned to such monstrous proportions is because, well, no one has won in a while. According to a release from Mega Millions, the last Mega Millions jackpot was won
  
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• Cookies And Cremation? Student’s Recipe May Have Included Grandparent’s Ashes

  16-10-2018 15:04
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  DAVIS, Calif. (CBS Sacramento) — Police are investigating a disturbing report that a high-school student made cookies mixed with human remains and gave them to unknowing classmates to eat.
  Several students ate the cookies at DaVinci High School that police suspect may have included the ashes of one of the student’s grandparents.
  There have been plenty of cases of students bringing pot-laced cookies to school, but cookies made with cremated remains i
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 16, 2018

  16-10-2018 14:27
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:National Aviary 
  Hometown Homegrown
  Giant Eagle Market District
  Market District Fall-Inspired Recipes
  Aaron Kleiber
  Gab Bonesso: Official Website l Gab Squad l YouTube l Twitter
  What’s New Dr. FrankMore Information On Products Featured By Dr. Frank On Today’s Show:Nucleum By Kingston
  Aura Frames
  AirSelfie2 Flying Camera
  Soul “Emotion” Wireless Earphones
  Karcher S-650 Outdoor Sweeper
  Lift Off By M
  
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• Market District Fall-Inspired Recipes

  16-10-2018 14:20
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  Market District Chef Benjamin D’Amico stopped by PTL to cook up some delicious recipes that are perfect for fall!
  Apple & Avocado Salsa VerdeCompliments of Market District Chef Benjamin D’Amico
  Makes: 1 ½ cups Prep Time: 15 min
  Ingredients:1 cup Granny Smith Apple, diced
  1 cup Golden Delicious Apple, diced
  1 each Avocado, diced
  ¼ cup Vidalia Onion, minced
  2 tbsp Jalapeño Pepper, fresh, minced
  2 tbsp Cilantro, fresh, minced
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• ‘I’ll Show You’: 4-Year-Old Helps Deputies Catch Fugitive Hiding In Greensburg Home

  16-10-2018 14:02
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  GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A fugitive in western Pennsylvania was no match for a 4-year-old.
  Sheriff’s deputies in Westmoreland County were searching for 24-year-old Jesse Vaughn Lawson last week on an arrest warrant for burglary and receiving stolen property.
  While checking at an apartment in Greensburg, Lawson’s girlfriend told them she hadn’t seen Lawson in five days.
  But the woman’s 4-year-old son was more than happy to help.
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• Fort Ligonier will manage Braddock's Battlefield History Center

  16-10-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  Fort Ligonier staff will update exhibits, assess museum’s collection of art, artifacts and offer new education programs for students.  
  
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• Amber Alert Issued For Wisconsin Teen After Parents Found Dead In Home

  16-10-2018 13:40
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  BARRON, Wis. (WCCO) — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 13-year-old girl missing since her parents were found dead in their Wisconsin home early Monday morning.
  Investigators are looking for Jayme Closs. Her parents, James and Denise, were found dead after an alarming 911 call.
  Along Highway 8 on the edge of Barron, flashing lights flickered in the same spot all day, catching Debbie Church’s eye early in the morning.
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• Butler Co. Woman Charged With Murdering Co-Worker In Florida Reportedly Admits To Running From FBI For 25 Years

  16-10-2018 13:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Butler County native charged with murdering her co-worker in Florida has reportedly admitted to running from the FBI for more than two decades.
  In September, a grand jury indicted 50-year-old Kimberly Kessler in connection with the death of 34-year-old Jolene Cummings.
  Cummings has been missing since May.
  Kimberly Kessler (Source: Nassau County Sheriff’s Department)
  According to CBS affiliate WJAX in Jacksonville, new cour
  
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• Phony campaign signs, lawsuit seeking to toss Democratic state Senate candidate roil District 38 race

  16-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  Two residents of State Senate District 38 contend Democrat Lindsey Williams does not meet the residency requirement to run for office.
  
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• GOP-backed lawsuit seeks to toss North Hills Democratic state Senate candidate from ballot

  16-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  Two residents of State Senate District 38 contend Democrat Lindsey Williams does not meet the residency requirement to run for office.
  
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• Before she won a Nobel Prize, Frances Arnold frustrated her parents and teachers in Pittsburgh

  16-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  Allderdice graduate Frances Arnold exasperated her parents and educators but made it all worthwhile in the end.
  
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• Milk bank pushes for state regulation

  16-10-2018 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  The Keystone Mother’s Milk Bank Act would require that milk banks be licensed according to national accrediting standards.
  
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• Police: Gun Held To Employee’s Head During Gas Station Robbery

  16-10-2018 12:24
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  STATION SQUARE (KDKA) – Police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station near Station Square.
  According to police, the incident happened at the American Natural Gas Station on East Carson Street around 11 p.m. Monday.
  Two suspects broke a rear window pane, entered the building and approached a female employee. A gun was held to the employee’s head as the suspects demanded money.
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  After obtaining an undisclosed amount of
  
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• Ukrainian Catholic bishop pledges cooperation with Pa. abuse probe

  16-10-2018 11:54 via post-gazette.com
  Philadelphia-based bishop says church will provide files under subpoena
  
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• Port Authority Warns Riders To Expect Delays Due To Track Repairs

  16-10-2018 11:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Port Authority of Allegheny County was warning riders to expect delays Tuesday morning due to track repairs near the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel.
  Part of the light rail system between South Hills Junction and Station Square was closed Monday morning.
  There was no estimate for when repairs would be completed.
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  The repair work was affecting light rail and bus routes that use the Mount Washington Tran
  
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