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• 'There's generosity out there': Pittsburgh plans trust fund to accept gifts after Squirrel Hill shooting

  07-11-2018 23:41 via post-gazette.com
  The fund will handle contributions for Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Safety, which includes police, firefighters and paramedics.
  
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• Le’Veon Bell Sends Upside Down Tweets One Day After Photos Surface Of Him At Pittsburgh-Area Gym

  07-11-2018 23:40
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  PITTSBURGH (CBS Sports/KDKA) — Le’Veon Bell is apparently back in Pittsburgh.
  After creating a buzz at a local fitness center last night, Bell tweeted a message in upside down lettering to his Twitter account on Wednesday evening.
  (Source: Twitter)
  It reads:
  “Just about everybody has an opinion on my life and worried about what I’m doing… don’t judge me off my decisions because maybe this isn’t what you’d do&hell
  
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• Kidsburgh: How Kids Can Help After The Tragedy In Squirrel Hill

  07-11-2018 23:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Tree of Life Synagogue shooting affected our entire community. As we all continue to deal in different ways, we can help by teaching our children how to help others in a time like this.
  So much love and community support emerged after what happened in Squirrel Hill, and parents can help show children how to take positive action in the face of tragedy, teaching values in the process.
  Students at Allderdice High School designed and p
  
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• Woman Found Dead In Brookline Fire

  07-11-2018 22:55
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least one person has died in a house fire in the city’s Brookline neighborhood this afternoon.
  According to emergency officials, the fire broke out around 3:40 p.m. at a mobile home on Whited Street.
  (Photo Credit: Pam Surano/KDKA)
  At least one woman died in the fire. Her name has not been released.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Anthony Michael Hall To Guest Star Tonight On ‘Riverdale’

  07-11-2018 22:51
  Riverdale is back tonight with an all-new episode and a shocking mystery that will take viewers back to Riverdale High circa 1992. Every 90’s high school needs a meddlesome principal and Riverdale High is lead by Principal Featherhead played by Anthony Michael Hall.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Michael Hall ahead of tonight’s episode to discuss signing on the show, playing Featherhead and parallels between Riverdale and The Breakfast Club 
  MW- Good morning Anthony
  
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• Koppers Tower roof to be lit red, white and blue at night

  07-11-2018 21:54 via post-gazette.com
  Patriotic display represents a partnership between building’s owner and National Flag Foundation, for Veterans Day and future holidays.
  
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• State Police: Man Steals Credit Card Out Of Woman’s Purse, Goes On $4K Shopping Spree

  07-11-2018 21:50
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — State police are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of stealing a woman’s credit card right out of her purse, and using it to go on a shopping spree.
  Investigators have released surveillance images of the suspect and the vehicle he may have been driving.
  (Source: Pennsylvania State Police)
  The theft happened Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. at the Westmoreland Mall.
  According to state police, the victim was eating
  
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• Young singer from South Fayette sets her sights on Broadway

  07-11-2018 21:42 via post-gazette.com
  Audrey Logan, a sophomore at South Fayette High School, loves Broadway musicals but also regularly performs the national anthem.
  
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• WATCH: Brawl At Walmart Caught On Camera

  07-11-2018 20:42
  NORFOLK, Va. (CBS Local) — It’s not what you’d expect to see in the freezer aisle of your local Walmart.
  An all-out brawl broke out Monday night at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Norfolk, Virginia, WTKR reports.
  A cellphone video of the brawl was posted on social media. It appears a large group gathers in the freezer aisle, words are exchanged and then a fight breaks out between two men and two women.Two men are seen throwing punches while one woman grabs another by the hai
  
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• ‘SEAL Team’ Celebrates Veteran’s Day

  07-11-2018 20:39
  Veteran’s Day is this Sunday, November 11th and the cast and crew of CBS’ SEAL Team is showing their respect and admiration for U.S. veterans on a daily basis. SEAL Team employs a number of veterans across all levels of production and prides itself on bringing a high level of authenticity to their programming each and every week to shed light on the incredible men and women who serve our country.
  See above for a message from the cast and crew of SEAL Team discussing a few of the
  
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• Fetterman Says He Won’t Move Into Lieutenant Governor’s Residence

  07-11-2018 20:15
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s newly elected lieutenant governor says he does not plan to move into the lavish state-owned official residence and hopes to make it available for some type of public use.
  Democrat John Fetterman said Wednesday he may rent a place in Harrisburg, but he’s definitely not moving his family into the residence at Fort Indiantown Gap.
  Fetterman beat Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, a former state senator, in the Democratic p
  
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• Pennsylvania has no cap on ticket resales, but there are protections

  07-11-2018 20:00 via post-gazette.com
  For “Hamilton” fans shut out of tickets on the first round of Pittsburgh sales, there’s hope in the $10 lottery for every performance.
  
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• Report: Man Charged With Cashing Forged Checks He Stole From Mailboxes

  07-11-2018 19:56
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  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing checks from mailboxes, forging his name and cashing them at banks.
  According to the Tribune-Review, Drake White, 22, of New Derry, was charged on Monday.
  In July, one victim filled out three checks for various bills and placed them in her mailbox. In September, the victim received delinquent notices from two utility companies and a bank.
  The checks totaled nearly $1,900. He is also acc
  
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• Man Charged With Cashing Forged Checks He Stole From Mailboxes

  07-11-2018 19:56
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  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing checks from mailboxes in Westmoreland County, forging his name and cashing them at banks.
  The suspect, identified as Drake White, 22, of New Derry, was charged on Monday. The thefts happened in Derry Twonship, McChesneytown and Latrobe.
  In July, one victim said she filled out three checks for various bills and placed them in her mailbox to be picked up by her mail carrier. In September
  
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• Capitals To Donate 50/50 Money To Synagogue Shooting Victims

  07-11-2018 19:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– More support is headed to the Pittsburgh Jewish Community as the Washington Capitals plan to donate following the Squirrel Hill Shooting.
  The MSE Foundation, which operates Washington’s charitable organization, announced via Twitter Tuesday that half of the 50/50 collection from tonight’s game against the Penguins at Capital One Arena will be donated to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. MSE says that the money wil
  
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• Killer Of Two Wives, Including One In Pittsburgh, Being Considered For Parole

  07-11-2018 19:51
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A man who murdered two of his wives in two states could be released from a North Carolina prison, potentially cutting short his life sentence after more than 22 years.
  North Carolina’s parole commission said Wednesday it was considering parole for 63-year-old Tim Boczkowski. He also faces a life sentence in Pennsylvania.
  Prison officials said a hearing could come next month. The commission weighs releasing inmates whose crimes were committed before parole was eli
  
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• Pittsburgh Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, husband recovering after car crash

  07-11-2018 19:43 via post-gazette.com
  The couple was treated at a local hospital and released following the crash, Pittsburgh City Council President Bruce Kraus said.
  
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• Trump Supporter Told To Change Shirt Before He Could Vote

  07-11-2018 18:51
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (CBS Local) — A supporter of President Donald Trump says he was forced to change his shirt before he was allowed to vote Tuesday in Arkansas.
  Scottie Thurman wore a Trump Campaign 2020 T-shirt to his polling place. He says the Secretary of State’s office told him that was OK since Trump wasn’t on the ballot this time around.
  “I go in, and the lady that takes your ID tells me that I need to either remove or turn my shirt inside out to be able to proceed
  
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• Man, Woman Plead Guilty To Attacking Elementary School Teacher

  07-11-2018 18:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man and woman accused of assaulting a teacher last year have accepted plea deals in the case.
  The two were upset after the teacher reportedly took the woman’s daughter’s cell phone away.
  Dai’shonta Williams pleaded guilty to counts of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and conspiracy. Her boyfriend, Vincent Beasley, pleaded guilty to counts of aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy.
  Dai’Shonta William
  
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• Couple plead guilty to assaulting Pittsburgh teacher with brick, punches, kicks

  07-11-2018 18:17 via post-gazette.com
  Daishonta Williams and Vincent Beasley will be sentenced Feb. 4 for the Oct. 18, 2017 attack on Janice Watkins that knocked out her tooth..
  
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• Photo Emerges Of Le’Veon Bell Hooping In Pittsburgh

  07-11-2018 18:06
  PITTSBURGH (CBS Sports/KDKA) — Le’Veon Bell is apparently back in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday night, a photo surfaced on Twitter of the Steelers’ All-Pro running back playing in a pickup basketball game at the LA Fitness on McKnight Road in McCandless. The gym general manager confirmed the Bell sighting to KDKA-TV Wednesday afternoon. Bell tweeted that he was leaving Miami earlier this week, as anticipation continues to built with regard to Bell’s expected return to the team.T
  
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• Photo Emerges Of Le’Veon Bell Allegedly Hooping In Pittsburgh

  07-11-2018 18:06
  PITTSBURGH (CBS Sports/KDKA) — Le’Veon Bell is apparently back in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday night, a photo surfaced on Twitter of the Steelers’ All-Pro running back playing in a pickup basketball game at an LA Fitness. Bell tweeted that he was leaving Miami earlier this week, as anticipation continues to built with regard to Bell’s expected return to the team.The Steelers offered Bell a reported five-year deal worth about $13.3 million per season during the 2017 offseason. B
  
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• Five Former NFL Players Win On Election Night

  07-11-2018 18:04
  (CBS Local) The analysis of Election Night 2018 has only just begun, but one thing is for certain. Tuesday night was a good one for former NFL players.
  Five former players from the league were running for election in various local and federal positions. All five of those players won their races and will be representing their communities in the government moving forward.
  5 former NFL players ran for election yesterday and all 5 won! pic.twitter.com/yZgkPV2vTq
  — TheFootballGirl.com (@TF
  
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• Woman Says Stranger Tried To Kidnap Her Baby At Target

  07-11-2018 17:48
  SHAWNEE, Kan. (CBS Local) — A Kansas mom says a woman who approached her as a kind stranger in a Target store tried to steal her baby.
  Rachel Youngs says she was shopping in the baby section of the store in Shawnee on Friday when a woman with a dog walked up and complimented her 9-month-old daughter, Waverly.
  “I made a comment on how cute her dog was, and she went around to the front of my cart and made a comment about how cute my baby is,” Youngs told WDAF. “She made a c
  
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• Road Near Tree Of Life Synagogue Re-Opens For 1st Time Since Tragic Shooting

  07-11-2018 17:47
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  SQUIRREL HILL (KDKA) – A road near the Tree of Life Synagogue has re-opened for the first time since a tragic shooting.
  The Tree of Life Synagogue is located near the intersection of Wilkins and Shady avenues in Squirrel Hill. Wilkins Avenue had remained closed since a shooting inside the synagogue, which left 11 people dead and six others injured.
  The road re-opened around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
  In the days after the tragedy, a mourners made their way to
  
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• Top DFS Picks NFL Week 10: Mitchell Trubisky In For A Big Day?

  07-11-2018 17:31
  Steve Silverman
  At this point in the NFL season, you have a pretty good idea of who the reliables are at each position when it comes to weekly fantasy football. Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees are all generally going to put up big points for you from the quarterback spot.
  Alvin Kamara, Todd Gurley and Malcolm Gordon are the same from the running back spot. But, the problem for these players is that they are going to be one of the more expensive options on any given week. So, you p
  
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• Police: Woman Charged With Failing To Pay For $1,600 Worth Of Girl Scout Cookies

  07-11-2018 17:16
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  NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (KDKA) – An Ohio woman is facing charges after allegedly failing to pay for $1,600 worth of Girl Scout cookies.
  According to police, Nicole Hines allegedly accepted a delivery of cookies to sell for a local troop. The delivery was received on March 30.
  However, they never received any payment for the cookie order. For six months, police and the company attempted to contact Hines about payment or returning the cookies. Charges were
  
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• Passenger Says Delta Made Him Sit In Dog Poop Or Miss Flight

  07-11-2018 16:31
  ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS Local) — A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight says he felt “dehumanized” last week when he was forced to either sit in dog feces or miss his flight.
  Matthew Meehan, who lives in South Florida, says he discovered dog waste all over his seat and the surrounding floor after he boarded his flight from Atlanta to Miami on November 1.
  “It was feces, and it was everywhere. It was on my seat. It was on the floor. My feet were in it,” Meehan told WSB. &l
  
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• 'We want to do the right thing': American Eagle makes large donations to Tree of Life, Anti-Defamation League after mass shooting

  07-11-2018 16:24 via post-gazette.com
  American Eagle Outfitters donated $100,000 to the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate program and $25,000 to Tree of Life.
  
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• The Clarks record Elvis Costello/Nick Lowe classic for Tree of Life fund

  07-11-2018 14:43 via post-gazette.com
  The song is available on streaming services.
  
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• James Lofton: Defense Isn’t Going To Stop Anyone From Going To Super Bowl

  07-11-2018 14:28
  Ryan Mayer
  The 1972 Miami Dolphins popped champagne this past Sunday when the NFL’s lone undefeated team remaining, the Los Angeles Rams, fell in a shootout to the New Orleans Saints 45-35 for their first loss of the season.
  The biggest concern in the loss was the defense giving up 45 points and 487 yards of total offense to the Saints, a team they could very well meet again in the post season.
  However, despite the big numbers the Rams gave up, NFL on CBS analyst James Lofton isn’t r
  
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• Pa. Democrats Win U.S. House Seats, Races For Governor, U.S. Senate

  07-11-2018 14:15
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania elected a state record four women to the U.S. House on Tuesday as Democrats smashed the state’s all-male congressional delegation and picked up three seats in the chamber.
  Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey each won another term and Democrats narrowed Republican majorities in the state Legislature.
  The Democrats’ victories came amid a backlash against President Donald Trum
  
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• Pittsburgh newbies and natives get to know each other in new Meetup for "transplants"

  07-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  Relocating to a new place can feel nerve-racking, but there are groups out to help newbies make that leap of faith into the Pittsburgh.
  
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• Police: 2 Young Women Brandish Stun Gun During Robbery Outside Magee-Womens Hospital

  07-11-2018 13:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police arrested two young women after a reported robbery in front of Magee-Womens Hospital.
  The robbery took a bizarre turn when the suspects pulled out a stun gun.
  The victim told police she was walking on the street in front of the hospital when she noticed two young females playing with a stun gun.
  She said they lunged at her with the stun gun. At that time, she panicked and handed over her purse. The victim ran toward Panera to cal
  
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• Lindsey Williams Claims Victory In District 38 State Senate Race

  07-11-2018 13:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pennsylvania state Senate race, where socialism became a big buzzword went deep into the night.
  In fact, the concession from the losing candidate came early Wednesday morning.
  Republican Jeremy Shaffer conceded around 1:30 a.m., even though all the precincts had not reported yet.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  He made the announcement on his Facebook page.
  He went on to congratulate Democrat Lindsey Williams on her victory and said the overall
  
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• Police Investigating Homewood North Shooting

  07-11-2018 06:31
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  HOMEWOOD NORTH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Homewood North that happened Tuesday night.
  Police say just before 8:30 p.m., two men suffering from gunshot wounds arrived at Children’s Hospital. Both are reported to be in stable condition.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  At almost the same time, officers were sent to a home on Mt. Vernon Street near North Homewood Avenue for a report of shots fired. The victims were transported from the scene t
  
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• Police: Man Holds Woman, Child Against Their Will In Bedford Dwellings Apartment

  07-11-2018 06:12
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  BEDFORD DWELLINGS (KDKA) — A man was taken into custody Tuesday night after allegedly holding a woman and child against their will in a Bedford Dwellings apartment.
  Police officers and a Pittsburgh SWAT unit were called to an apartment building on Bedford Avenue near Kirkpatrick Street just after 9 p.m. for a report of a domestic violence situation.
  According to police, 22-year-old Adrian Rosser and another man began fighting inside an apartment. An unide
  
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• Police Locate Man Who Escaped During Field Trip For State Hospital Patients

  07-11-2018 05:59
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  INDIANA (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police have located a Torrance State Hospital patient, who walked away from a supervised field trip.
  According to state police, Patrick Guyer, 22, walked away from a supervised group trip to a movie theater in White Township.
  Guyer allegedly left the theater on foot during the movie. Police searched the area, but were unable to locate him.
  (Photo Courtesy: Pennsylvania State Police)
  Police announced around 11 p.m. Tuesd
  
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• Unofficial vote tally gives Williams narrow victory over Shaffer in Senate contest

  07-11-2018 05:47 via post-gazette.com
  Democrat had 500-vote margin in 38th Senate District.
  
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• Unofficial vote tally gives Lindsey Williams narrow victory over Jeremy Shaffer in Senate contest

  07-11-2018 05:47 via post-gazette.com
  Democrat had 500-vote margin in 38th Senate District.
  
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• Two men shot in Homewood show up at Children's Hospital

  07-11-2018 05:44 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police responded about 8:20 p.m. to a shots fired call at a home on Mt. Vernon Street. 
  
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• Domestic incident leads to SWAT situation in Hill District

  07-11-2018 05:28 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police said they charged 22-year-old Adrian Rosser with unlawful restraint. 
  
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• Rep. Mike Kelly Re-Elected In Pa. 16th Congressional District, Beating Ron DiNicola

  07-11-2018 05:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Republican Rep. Mike Kelly won re-election to a fifth term in northwestern Pennsylvania, beating Democrat Ron DiNicola.
  DiNicola was running against Kelly in Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District.
  The race was tied in some polls leading up to Election Day.
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• Five women to assume state legislative seats now held by men

  07-11-2018 05:21 via post-gazette.com
  Three of the five are Republicans and the two Democrats were unopposed.
  
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• Five women to assume Pennsylvania legislative seats now held by men

  07-11-2018 05:21 via post-gazette.com
  Three of the five are Republicans and the two Democrats were unopposed.
  
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• Voters say no to property tax increase for children's programs

  07-11-2018 05:10 via post-gazette.com
  The measure would have raised approximately $18 million annually via a 0.25 mill property tax increase.
  
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• Sen. Joe Manchin Wins Re-Election In West Virginia

  07-11-2018 04:29
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has turned back a challenge by Republican Patrick Morrisey to win his second full-term in a state carried by President Donald Trump.
  Manchin survived the most difficult re-election campaign of his career against the comparative newcomer Morrisey. Manchin is a former governor who has held elected office in West Virginia for the better part of three decades.BREAKING: Incumbent Joe Manchin wins r
  
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• Republican Guy Reschenthaler Beats Democrat Bibiana Boerio In Pa. 14th Congressional District

  07-11-2018 04:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Republican Guy Reschenthaler has won election to the U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 14th congressional district.
  He was facing Bibiana Boerio. The Democrat was the only woman running for Congress in western Pennsylvania.
  BREAKING: Republican Guy Reschenthaler wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 14th congressional district. #APracecall at 10:11 p.m. EST. @AP election coverage: https://t.co/miEWlbTVZW #Election2018
  
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• Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb Wins Election Over GOP Rep. Keith Rothfus

  07-11-2018 04:00
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Freshman Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb has ousted three-term Republican Rep. Keith Rothfus in the nation’s only U.S. House race pitting two incumbents against each other.
  Lamb beat Rothfus on Tuesday in the 17th District, in suburban Pittsburgh. The district was dramatically redrawn by the Supreme Court after it ruled Pennsylvania’s congressional boundaries were unconstitutionally gerrymandered by Republicans in 2011.The court e
  
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• Turnout strong, magnifying polling location mishaps, as Pittsburgh region awaits results

  07-11-2018 03:32 via post-gazette.com
  County officials stressed the election overall played out without any major issues and that staff rushed to fix issues that popped up.
  
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