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• Bibiana Boerio The Only Woman Running For Congress In Western Pa.

  22-10-2018 23:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Six of Pennsylvania’s 18 congressional districts are in western Pennsylvania.
  And all the candidates, Republican and Democrat, are men with one exception.
  A Westmoreland County woman is running for Congress here.
  Her name is hardly a household one, but Bibiana Boerio — or Bibi, for short — hopes voters in Westmoreland, Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties will remember her name on election day.
  The Democrat is the
  
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• Testing Babies: Do Parents Have Too Much Information About Their Kids?

  22-10-2018 23:45
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  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) – Every parent worries when it comes to the health of their child. Now, a simple test can give mothers and fathers a glimpse into their infant’s medical future.
  Baby Asher is 8-months-old, and though he was two months premature, he’s perfectly healthy.
  Regardless, mother Kathryn Keho decided to do additional genetic testing.
  “Given the opportunity to gain more information about my son’s health… it seem
  
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• Family Loses Everything In House Fire Less Than 2 Months After Teen’s Death

  22-10-2018 23:05
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  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — What was once the Bolish family home in Derry Township is now just a burnt-out shell after a massive blaze destroyed the structure over the weekend.
  Chelsey Bolish, 19, was in her college dorm room when the fire erupted. Her 17-year-old brother called her to tell her what happened and report on their mom and dad’s condition.
  She says her brother told her, “Mom can’t breathe, dad can’t see. We had to jump out
  
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• Trick Or Treat Times 2018: Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland Counties

  22-10-2018 22:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ready for Halloween? It’s time to put on that costume and head out to get your jack-o-lantern basket stuffed full of candy!
  Check out the list below for trick-or-treating dates and times for townships and boroughs in Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, Westmoreland Counties.
   
  Beaver County:Ambridge: Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; click here for borough safety tips
  Beaver Falls: Check back later!
  Brighton Townsh
  
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• Tichina Arnold On ‘The Neighborhood’: ‘At A Great Position At A Great Time’

  22-10-2018 22:47
  The Neighborhood is back tonight at 8:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. In tonight’s episode Dave (Max Greenfield) finally hits his breaking point when Calvin (Cedric The Entertainer) refuses to come to the Johnson family housewarming party.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Tichina Arnold, who plays Calvin’s wife Tina Butler, ahead of tonight’s episode to discuss the role of Tina, the cast’s camaraderie, and not wanting to watch herself on TV.
  MW- Hi Tichina, how are you doin
  
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• 9 Powerball Tickets Worth $50K Or More Sold In Pa.

  22-10-2018 22:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nine Powerball tickets worth $50,000 or more were sold in Pennsylvania, and three of those were sold in western Pennsylvania.
  The winning tickets in our area were sold at the following locations:Shah Sunoco, 903 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, Allegheny County
  Speedy Meedy’s, 1697 University Drive, Dunbar, Fayette County
  Sheetz, 1107 Liberty St., Franklin, Venango CountyThey are worth $50,000 each.
  All three of those tickets m
  
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• Scott Bakula On ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ 100th Episode: ‘Very Exciting For A Lot Of People’

  22-10-2018 22:41
  NCIS: New Orleans will air its 100th episode this Tuesday at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS. This week’s episode offers viewers a never before seen look into Dwayne Pride’s background and introduces fans to a new member of the Pride family.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Scott Bakula who plays Pride on the show to discuss the significance of 100 episodes, the city of New Orleans and the best place to get fresh fish if you’re in the Big Easy.
  MW- Hey Scott, how are you man?
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• Will you vote in November's midterm election? Tell us why or why not

  22-10-2018 22:38 via post-gazette.com
  We want to know: Are you participating in the election Nov. 6?
  
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• 5 NFL Trades That Make Sense

  22-10-2018 22:14
  Ryan Mayer
  The NFL trade deadline isn’t as highly anticipated as the ones in the other three major sports leagues, but it has been more interesting in the last couple of years. NFL teams have begun to swing more in-season trades as the organizations that fancy themselves contenders load up for a potential Super Bowl run.
  We saw it from the Philadelphia Eagles last season when they brought in running back Jay Ajayi. The New England Patriots traded Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers
  
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• Jeff Lynne’s ELO Tour To Stop In Pittsburgh

  22-10-2018 22:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jeff Lynne’s ELO is going on tour next summer and their final stop is in Pittsburgh.
  The 20-city national tour will launch in Anaheim, Calif., on June 20, 2019.
  The tour will conclude at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, Aug. 1.Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29.
  The band went on their first North American tour since 1981 this past summer, but they did not stop in Pittsburgh on that tour.
  
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• Basketball community rallies around family of boy hospitalized with acute flaccid myelitis

  22-10-2018 21:59 via post-gazette.com
  A children’s clinic joins a crowdfunding effort for 6-year-old son of Pine-Richland High School head basketball coach Jeff Ackermann. 
  
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• Trick Or Treat Times 2018: Allegheny County

  22-10-2018 21:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ready for Halloween? It’s time to put on that costume and head out to get your jack-o-lantern basket stuffed full of candy!
  The City of Pittsburgh has announced trick-or-treating will take place across the city on Halloween evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Check out the list below for other trick-or-treating dates and times for townships and boroughs in Allegheny County.
  Click here for more Trick-Or-Treat times from around Wes
  
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• Roberto Clemente Game-Worn Jersey, World Series Trophy Up For Auction

  22-10-2018 21:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One of Roberto Clemente’s game-used jerseys and a World Series trophy awarded to a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher are both up for auction.
  Clemente’s 1971-72 home jersey is one of a number of items available from Robert Edward Auctions, which specializes in baseball collectibles. Bidding on the jersey started at $10,000.
  (Photo Credit: Robert Edward Auctions)
  The World Series trophy was awarded to pitcher Clem Labine after the
  
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• Ashlie Atkinson Talks ‘One Dollar’ On CBS All-Access

  22-10-2018 20:57
  Fresh off an unbelievable experience on BlacKkKlansman, Ashlie Atkinson didn’t think it would get any better than working with director Spike Lee and star John David Washington.
  Her thoughts quickly changed when she traveled to Pittsburgh to work on the new CBS All-Access show “One Dollar.” Atkinson spent six months in Pennsylvania filming the mystery thriller about a small rust belt town in the post-recession era.
  “I had so much fun on BlacKkKlansman and thought not
  
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• Browns Coach Hue Jackson Called ‘Worst Of All Time’ By Wikipedia Vandal

  22-10-2018 20:31
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  CLEVELAND (KDKA) — A Wikipedia vandal took some apparent frustration out on Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson after the team lost in overtime Sunday.
  The Browns fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-23, putting the team in last place in the AFC North with a record of 2-4-1.
  On Monday, the “Coaching Career” section of Jackson’s Wikipedia page was edited to read, “Officially the worst coach of all time. No other content needed.&r
  
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• Report: Le’Veon Bell A No-Show As Waiting Game Continues

  22-10-2018 19:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has not yet returned to the team.
  According to NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, Bell did not show up on Monday.
  It still remains unclear when Bell plans to return.Despite reports marking this week w/ an x on the calendar, still no Le’Veon Bell return to the #Steelers. LG Ramon Foster: “I haven’t talked to him, nobody has. We’re in a wait-and-see situatio
  
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• Pittsburgh extras needed for Seth Rogen 'Pickle' movie; filming begins Oct. 29

  22-10-2018 19:19 via post-gazette.com
  The casting department is looking for specific types and age ranges from 20 to 70 for the film, which jumps in time 100 years from 1918.
  
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• WATCH: Patrick Mahomes Leads Fans In Singing ‘Sweet Caroline’ During Rout Of Bengals

  22-10-2018 19:18
  Ryan Mayer
  The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night 45-10 in front of their home fans at Arrowhead Stadium. As has been the case all season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the way with 358 yards and four touchdowns in the win.
  The performance on the field had Mahomes feeling the good vibes on the sidelines, so he joined in with the crowd singing when Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” was played over the stadium speakers.
   Good times never seem
  
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• We can all dream: The top 10 largest U.S. jackpots

  22-10-2018 19:15 via post-gazette.com
  With more than $2 billion up for grabs in the upcoming Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries, here’s a look at the biggest jackpots.
  
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• Second 16-Year-Old Girl Arrested In Connection With Mars School District Threats

  22-10-2018 19:12
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  MARS, Pa. (KDKA) — A second teenager has been arrested in connection to threats made in the Mars Area School District.
  Adams Township Police announced Monday that they arrested another 16-year-old girl in connection to a bomb threat made in the school district.
  The first arrest connected to the incident, a 16-year-old girl who is a sophomore at the high school, was made on Friday.
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  On Tuesday, police said a piece of paper with the phra
  
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• PETA Suggests People Try Fish-Free Seafood

  22-10-2018 18:59
  (WJZ/CBS Local)– The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is encouraging seafood lovers to try fish-free seafood products.
  “Attention, ‘pescatarians’: Fish are intelligent and feel pain,” PETA wrote in a recent post.
  So they offer up some vegan seafood options:Gardein has both crabless cakes and fishless filets.
  Whole Foods also offers fish-free sushi that’s made by Ocean Hugger Foods. The Ahimi vegan tuna is made from tomatoes. In Maryland, it’s
  
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• NYT, Washpo, PG editors discuss First Amendment, risks to journalists during Duquesne U session

  22-10-2018 18:54 via post-gazette.com
  Washington Post executive editor Martin Baron said that Jamal Khashoggi’s killing highlights risks journalists face around the world.
   
  
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• Alabama Stopping In Pittsburgh For 50th Anniversary Tour

  22-10-2018 18:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Award-winning country music band Alabama is bringing its 50th anniversary tour to Pittsburgh in 2019.
  Alabama will play PPG Paints Arena on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
  The Charlie Daniels Band will join them for the show.Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
  
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• Mariah Carey Announces World Tour, Including Pittsburgh Stop

  22-10-2018 18:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Mariah Carey is embarking on a world tour in 2019, and it’s coming to Pittsburgh in the spring.
  The singer announced her “Caution” world tour Monday morning. The tour, named for her upcoming new album, launches in Dallas on Feb. 27.
  Carey will perform in Downtown Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center on Monday, March 18.I'm so excited to bring the CAUTION WORLD TOUR to you, starting Feb 2019!I can't wait to perform songs f
  
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• Trump Says Obama Took Biden Off ‘The Trash Heap’

  22-10-2018 18:14
  ELKO, Nev. (AP) –President Donald Trump is poking fun at former Joe Biden on a day when both politicians were campaigning in Nevada for candidates on the Nov. 6 ballot.
  Trump was in rural Elko, Nevada, for a rally a short time after Biden appeared hundreds of mile south in Las Vegas.
  The president mocked the potential 2020 White House contender as ‘1 percent Joe’ – a reference to Biden’s low showing in earlier presidential runs.
  Trump said Barack Obama came along in
  
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• NFL Team Grades Week 7: Ravens Learn Nothing In NFL Is Automatic

  22-10-2018 18:01
  By Steve Silverman
  Extra points are the easiest thing in the world for Baltimore Ravens placekicker, Justin Tucker, right? Well, they were up until the dying seconds of the fourth quarter. That’s when the Ravens scored what appeared to be the tying touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. All Tucker had to do was kick yet another extra point to tie the game at 24-24 and send it into overtime.
  It seemed to be automatic, as Tucker had made 222 consecutive extra points in his brilliant NFL c
  
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• Man Finally Returns Library Book Mother Borrowed 81 Years Ago

  22-10-2018 17:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This weekend, a former Carrick resident made good on a promise he made to his mother — that he would return a library book she took out 81 years ago.
  Howard E. G. Schweitzer’s mother borrowed a copy of “Gone With The Wind” from the Carrick Library in 1937 and never returned it. Before his mother died, Schweitzer promised he would return the book one day.
  Construction on a new building for the Carrick Library beg
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Exploring Sights On Western Canada Trip

  22-10-2018 17:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins have embarked on a western Canada road trip, but are taking time to enjoy the sights along the way.
  The team spent the weekend in the ski resort town of Banff, Alberta. In addition to practices, the team is getting some early season bonding time in on the road.
  Some of the players have taken to social media to post pictures from the picturesque town.The @penguins are exploring Banff pic.twitter.com/WtUGBUxdAs
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• What would you do with $1.6 billion? Pittsburghers promise to buy the Pirates, help the homeless if they win the Mega Millions

  22-10-2018 17:23 via post-gazette.com
  If Pittsburghers have their way, the city will have an NBA team and mental health clinics for the homeless if they win the Mega Millions jackpot.
  
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• April The Giraffe’s Son, Tajiri, To Remain At Animal Adventure Park

  22-10-2018 17:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tajiri, the famous son of April the giraffe will be remaining at New York’s Animal Adventure Park after all.The Harpursville, New York animal park announced on Facebook that Taj won’t be relocated to North Carolina and will instead be moving into a brand new building on the Animal Adventure campus.The park says requirements and deadlines were not satisfied in the given time frame to make the scheduled transfer by the end of this month possible.“As we&r
  
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• Feds charge former Pittsburgh health-care employees in multimillion-dollar Pa. Medicaid scheme

  22-10-2018 16:53 via post-gazette.com
  The employees worked for four related companies in the health care industry that provide home services for Medicaid recipients.
  
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• Where Pennsylvania’s Candidates For Governor Stand On Issues

  22-10-2018 16:32
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Here’s a look at where the two candidates for Pennsylvania governor – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican nominee Scott Wagner – stand on some key issues, from abortion rights to taxes. Wolf is seeking a second 4-year term. Wagner, who runs a waste-hauling company, served four years in the state Senate before resigning in June. The election is Nov. 6.
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  ABORTION RIGHTS
  Wagner said he opposes abortion rights.
  
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• 2.4 Million Pounds Of Taquitos Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella, Listeria Contamination

  22-10-2018 15:19
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  (CBS Local)– Ruiz Food Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,490,593 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
  The taquitos were produced from July 1 through Oct. 10.
  The following products are subject to recall:4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count Go-Go Taquitos “Beef Taco & Cheese Taquitos” with a case code 86183 printed on the label.
  4.5-lbs. cardboard cases con
  
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• PTL Links: Oct. 22, 2018

  22-10-2018 14:24
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Wedding Flea
  Don’t Stop Dreamin’
  Cross Your Paws
  Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries
  Halloween Cocktails
  PG&H
  Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
  
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• Embattled West Mifflin Superintendent To Learn Fate At Hearing

  22-10-2018 14:11
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – The suspended superintendent of the West Mifflin School District is expected to learn his fate today.
  Allegations against Daniel Castagna have divided the school board and the community.
  Castagna is facing possible dismissal in the midst of several controversial allegations.Good Monday Morning. #NEW– West Mifflin Super. Dan Castagna *will testify* at tonight’s scheduled hearing and present his side of the story.I just int
  
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• Louisiana Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Child Rape, Video Voyeurism

  22-10-2018 13:47
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  BENTON, La. (AP) – A Louisiana elementary school teacher is accused of rape and video voyeurism of children.
  News agencies report that Benton Elementary School physical education teacher Aubrey “Perry” Norcross was arrested Wednesday on a charge of video voyeurism, and the rape charge was added Friday. The two charges involve different children.
  The Times of Shreveport reports the Bossier Parish School system has hired outside counselors for B
  
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• Ahead of court hearing on controversial Pittsburgh law, restaurants remain divided on paid sick leave

  22-10-2018 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments here this week on whether the city can mandate businesses offer paid sick leave.
  
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• A health care issue or government overreach? Ahead of court hearing, restaurants remain divided on paid sick leave

  22-10-2018 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears arguments here this week on whether the city can mandate businesses offer paid sick leave.
  
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• Unstable ground: The old coal mine under their Washington County house wasn't a problem. Then, pipeline work started.

  22-10-2018 13:18 via post-gazette.com
  As work continues on the Mariner East 2 project, many are worried about the effects mine subsidence may have on the pipelines.
  
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• Unstable ground: Pipeline ruptures, drilling problems bring new scrutiny to Pa.'s geology

  22-10-2018 13:18 via post-gazette.com
  As work continues on the Mariner East 2 project, many are worried about the effects mine subsidence may have on the pipelines.
  
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• Hounds Lose To Bethlehem In Shootout, Knocked Out Of Playoffs

  22-10-2018 13:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds fell to the Bethlehem Steel Saturday night in a penalty shootout in the first-ever playoff game at Highmark Stadium.
  The match had to be decided in a penalty shootout with the two teams tied 2-2 after playing 90 minutes of regular time and 30 minutes of extra time.
  The night got off to a good start for the Riverhounds with the team controlling much of the play at the start. The early dominance paid off with a
  
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• None hurt in Knoxville home fire

  22-10-2018 13:03 via post-gazette.com
  A fire broke out in a home on Alice Street in Knoxville.
  
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• What does it feel like to be an older person? Aspiring physical therapists find out

  22-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  Simulation lab at Chatham shows grad students the challenges of walking, seeing, hearing, etc., that often accompany aging.
  
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• Made in Pittsburgh: PG&H is the latest store Downtown to focus on all-things made locally

  22-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  PG&H is a one-stop shop for grab-and-go items (think candles, pillows, pottery, dishware, etc.) and elevated home decor made in the region.
  
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• International Women’s Association of Pittsburgh marks 25th anniversary

  22-10-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  The International Women’s Association of Pittsburgh celebrates 25 years of family and friendship with its international community.
  
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• TRAFFIC REPORT: PennDOT says ramps leading to I-376 in Squirrel Hill will be open this week

  22-10-2018 12:52 via post-gazette.com
  Closures were expected to last until Friday, but PennDOT said the work was completed early.
  
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• This morning's commuters can expect cold, but temps will rise by afternoon

  22-10-2018 12:46 via post-gazette.com
  The wind child this morning is hovering in the low 20s
  
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• Bob Casey unleashes his voice and leads polls in race against Trump ally Lou Barletta

  22-10-2018 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  Perhaps learning from past mistakes, Sen. Casey has changed his tone and upped his fundraising as he digs in for a fight.
  
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• Barletta hoping record on illegal immigration and support of Trump will pay off in November

  22-10-2018 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  The four-term U.S. congressman will face Sen. Bob Casey in the Nov. 6 midterm election.
  
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• Roommates Escape Safely As Fire Damages Knoxville Home

  22-10-2018 12:34
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  KNOXVILLE (KDKA) – A group of roommates woke up to find part of their house on fire in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood.
  According to officials at the scene, the fire broke out in the 200 block of Alice Street around 1:20 a.m. on Monday.
  One roommate woke up and saw her window on fire, or at least flames outside the window. She screamed for help and to wake up her roommates.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  They tried to put out the flames themselves, but we
  
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