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• Prosecutors rest case in Pittsburgh federal witness murder trial

  08-11-2018 23:59 via post-gazette.com
  Defense attorneys for accused killer Price Montgomery and his alleged top associate, James Perrin, will present their case starting Friday.
  
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• Researchers Investigating If Grain-Free Food Can Cause Deadly Problem In Dogs

  08-11-2018 23:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Could a trendy type of dog food be to blame for a potentially deadly problem in dogs?
  “It was a shock because they seemed normal. They seemed absolutely okay,” says dog owner Carol Salmon.
  Her dogs, Delaney and Blue, are just like everyone else’s dogs in that they’re not just pets, they’re family.
  And, like all other pet owners, Carol and her husband, Rob, always want the best for their dogs, including the
  
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• Penguins Donate Nearly $350,000 To Tree Of Life Synagogue Victims

  08-11-2018 22:53
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have donated nearly $350,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to benefit the victims of last month’s synagogue massacre.
  The Penguins on Thursday presented $348,705 to the federation and representatives of the Tree of Life Synagogue.
  The team launched the “Stronger Than Hate” fundraising campaign after the Oct. 27 shooting that killed 11 congregants. They auctioned off signed jersey
  
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• Pa. Dioceses, Including Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese, Setting Up Victim Funds For Sexual Abuse Victims

  08-11-2018 22:45
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses are starting to announce details about victim compensation funds they’re setting up, nearly three months after a sweeping grand jury report documented decades of child sexual abuse by priests in the state.
  The archdiocese of Philadelphia and the dioceses of Harrisburg, Scranton and Allentown on Thursday disclosed some information. The Erie Diocese says it’s setting up a f
  
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• 3-Month-Old Baby, 2 Others Killed When Car Is Hit By Hail Of Bullets

  08-11-2018 21:59
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  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP/KDKA) — Police in Ohio say a car was struck by gunfire and a baby and two adults inside the vehicle were killed.
  Youngstown police say a man, a woman and the baby were in the car hit by bullets around 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the shooting victims as 21-year-old Edward Morris, 19-year-old Valarcia Blair and 3-month-old Tariq Morris.
  Police say Edward Morris died at the scene an
  
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• WWE’s Dolph Ziggler Has Second Career As Stand-Up Comic

  08-11-2018 20:57
  By Chuck Carroll
  To stay relevant you have to reinvent yourself, because a one-trick pony will never last in sports entertainment. Heck, longevity eludes them in virtually any form of entertainment.
  It’s easy to be typecast and fall into a sense of complacency, but when that happens the clock is ticking toward the end of their run. By the time most of them realize, it’s too late. Zero-hour has already arrived.
  WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler refuses to fall into that trap. While his bras
  
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• Bethel Park School District cancels Friday classes after threat

  08-11-2018 20:34 via post-gazette.com
  Superintendent Joseph Pasquerilla said classes will be made up on Monday, Feb. 18.
  
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• ‘Waffle House Hero’ James Shaw Jr. Considers Running For Mayor

  08-11-2018 20:30
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  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — The man who became a national hero after taking down a gunman who opened fire at an Antioch Waffle House says he’s mulling a bid for political office.
  It was just six months ago that a gunman opened fire at a Nashville Waffle House, killing four people. James Shaw, Jr. tackled the shooter and ran him off before he could hurt others.
  Shaw has since become a popular activist in the community. And now, he’s mapping
  
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• Video Shows Man With No Pants Falls Through Waffle House Ceiling Onto Table

  08-11-2018 20:24
  TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (CBS Local) — A man fell through the ceiling of a Waffle House restaurant in Sunday in what police believe was a botched burglary.
  Cellphone video shows a large bulge in the restaurant ceiling as the suspect, dressed in just his shirt and underwear, suddenly comes crashing down into the dining room while customers were inside.
  Patrons tried to detain the suspect, but the man shoved customers out of the way as he exited the restaurant to an apparent getaway car driven by an
  
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• Video Shows Man With No Pants Fall Through Waffle House Ceiling Onto Table

  08-11-2018 20:24
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  TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (CBS Local) — A man fell through the ceiling of a Waffle House restaurant on Sunday in what police believe was a botched burglary.
  Cellphone video shows a large bulge in the restaurant ceiling as the suspect, dressed in just his shirt and underwear, suddenly comes crashing down into the dining room while customers were inside.
  Patrons tried to detain the suspect, but the man shoved customers out of the way as he exited the restaurant to an
  
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• Pirates Announce 2019 Promotional Schedule

  08-11-2018 20:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A celebration of the 1979 World Series Championship highlights a loaded Pirates promotional schedule in 2019.The team released the full list of promotions Thursday morning. Next season is the 40th anniversary of the We Are Fam-a-lee team, and the weekend of July 19-21 will include alumni visits, on-field ceremonies and more.The popular Free Shirt Fridays return throughout the season, while the Pirates Hawaiian shirt giveaway will take place on July 6th vs. the Milwaukee
  
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• Elizabeth Olsen On Most Important ‘Survivor’ Skill: ‘Tenacity’

  08-11-2018 19:49
  Another week and another Survivor sent home. Elizabeth Olsen lasted 20 days on the island but ultimately her flame was snuffed out and her shot at a million dollars was dashed.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Olsen earlier today to discuss her relationship with Angelina, the most important trait a Survivor player can have and what she wishes she had done differently in hindsight.
  MW- Hey Elizabeth, how’s it going?
  EO- What’s up, Matt? I’m doing good. I got me a good old T
  
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• Carolina Panthers Deliver Flowers To Synagogue Shooting Memorial

  08-11-2018 19:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carolina Panthers are the latest professional sports team to honor the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting.The team delivered flowers to the memorial outside of the Squirrel Hill synagogue Thursday morning according to a post on Twitter.With these flowers we extend our deepest sympathies to the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh. #StrongerThanHate pic.twitter.com/WNUdV4Knfa— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 8, 2018
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• ‘This Guy’s Dangerous’: Man Arrested For Sending Sexually Explicit Photos, Messages To Minors

  08-11-2018 19:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Washington County man is behind bars, accused of soliciting sex and child pornography from three underage girls over Facebook. The investigation is far from over, as police are learning of more potential victims.
  “Dangerous” is how North Strabane Police are characterizing 19-year-old David Kelley.
  In going through evidence online, they have already discovered six more children they believe are also victims and said it&rsq
  
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• Report: Man Arrested For Sending Sexually Explicit Photos, Messages To Minors

  08-11-2018 19:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is under arrest for allegedly having had inappropriate contact with three girls under the age of 17.
  According to the Observer-Reporter, David Kelley, 19, of Centerville, reportedly sent explicit messages to the girls between August and October.
  Officers spoke with the father of an 11-year-old girl who said Kelley had been sending messages to his daughter. Those messages were said to be sexually explicit. Within the messages, Kel
  
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• Telecommunications firm moving regional headquarters to McKeesport

  08-11-2018 19:14 via post-gazette.com
  TriWire employs more than 1,000 people with more than 20 locations in 10 states and is seeking installers for its new McKeesport site.
  
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• Peters Township golf coach wants to preserve part of former country club

  08-11-2018 19:11 via post-gazette.com
  David Kuhn wants to save part of a hole in the upper portion of the school district’s property to be used as a putting green.
  
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• Steelers' Antonio Brown cited for driving over 100 mph on McKnight Road in Ross

  08-11-2018 18:36 via post-gazette.com
  Police told KDKA-TV that the Steelers wide receiver was pulled over on McKnight Road between Babcock Boulevard and Interstate 279.
  
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• Report: Steelers' Antonio Brown cited for driving over 100 mph on McKnight Road in Ross

  08-11-2018 18:36 via post-gazette.com
  Police told KDKA-TV that the Steelers wide receiver was pulled over on McKnight Road between Babcock Boulevard and Interstate 279.
  
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• Malkin Will Not Be Suspended For Hit On T.J. Oshie

  08-11-2018 18:36
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeni Malkin will not have a disciplinary hearing for his shoulder to the head of T.J. Oshie during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2-1 loss at the Washington Capitals.
  Two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that Malkin would not face a hearing with the NHL department of player safety and therefore won’t be suspended. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the league does not announce the lack of a hearing.
  Wi
  
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• Brian Jones: ‘I Don’t See Anyone Beating Alabama At This Point’

  08-11-2018 18:32
  Ryan Mayer
  What was expected to be the game of the season instead turned out to be a seeming coronation of sorts, as the Alabama Crimson Tide dominated LSU in front of their home fans in Baton Rouge, 29-0. The Tide, who had been dominant heading into the game on Saturday night, passed their biggest test of the season so far with flying colors.
  In the aftermath, the conversation turned to the coming weeks, with one familiar question looming. Can anyone beat Alabama? Once again, it looks as if Nic
  
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• Self-serve beer is here -- at least in the North Hills

  08-11-2018 18:27 via post-gazette.com
  Oxford Athletic Club in Pine debuts the first iPourIt system in Pennsylvania, with 11 taps of pour-your-own beer and wine.
  
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• Jung Ho Kang Signs With The Pirates

  08-11-2018 18:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Roughly a week after declining his club option last week, the Pirates have re-signed third baseman Jung Ho Kang. The team announced the signing Thursday morning.
  Kang inked a one year deal with the club, but the details of the contract have not been released. The Bucs released Kang and second baseman Josh Harrison on October 31st, opting to pay the $250,000 buyout for Kang instead of exercising his $5.5 million option for the 2019 season.
  Kang missed all of the 2017 sea
  
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• Steelers’ WR Antonio Brown Cited For Going 100-Plus MPH On McKnight Road

  08-11-2018 18:12
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been cited for driving in excess of 100 mph on McKnight Road.
  According to police, Brown was heading south when he was pulled over between Babcock Boulevard and the Parkway. The posted speed limit in that area is 45 mph.
  Officers were responding to a bank robbery at McCandless Crossing when they spotted a Porsche traveling at a high rate of speed and pulled it over. He was cited for r
  
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• Wave of respect: Military banner program honors those who serve

  08-11-2018 18:08 via post-gazette.com
  Military banner program is a new way to say “thank you for your service.’’
  
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• Sheriff: Woman Fleeing ‘Demons’ Dies After Crashing Stolen Truck

  08-11-2018 18:00
  PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. (CBS Local) — A Tennessee mother who died in a two-vehicle collision in Arkansas spoke of meeting Jesus and believed her children were possessed by demons before the crash, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reported.
  Rosalind Craig, 41, was killed when the Chevrolet Silverado she was driving slammed head-on into a utility truck on a two-lane road north of Little Rock, according to the sheriff’s office. A witness said Craig’s truck crossed the center
  
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• 'We will be back.' Tree of Life VP pledges return of congregations as FBI ends probe inside synagogue

  08-11-2018 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  The FBI has finished its investigation inside the Squirrel Hill worship center and has returned control to synagogue leaders.
  
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• Pa. AG subpoenas host of favorite social media site of accused Tree of Life shooter

  08-11-2018 17:25 via post-gazette.com
  The subpoena seeks documentation of Gab.com’s relationship with its new web hosting service, plus any complaints received to date, and doesn’t name Robert Bowers.
  
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• AG subpoenas host of favorite social media site of accused Tree of Life shooter

  08-11-2018 17:25 via post-gazette.com
  The subpoena seeks documentation of Gab.com’s relationship with its new web hosting service, plus any complaints received to date, and doesn’t name Robert Bowers.
  
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• Michael Buble To Make Tour Stop In Pittsburgh

  08-11-2018 16:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another big concert is coming to Pittsburgh next year.
  Singer Michael Buble will be performing at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 22.
  Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19.
  According to a PPG Paints Arena press release, Every full priced ticket purchased for the tour includes a standard CD or digital copy of Michael’s highly anticipated new album “Love.”
  It will be his eighth album for Reprise Records and it comes ou
  
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• Democratic gains in state Legislature fueled by Philadelphia, its suburbs

  08-11-2018 16:24 via post-gazette.com
  Election did not flip GOP control overall in the state Senate or House, but provided Dems a first shot at chipping away at GOP majorities.
  
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• Recall: Birth Control Pills With Flawed Instructions Could Cause ‘Unintended Pregnancy’

  08-11-2018 16:19
  TITUSVILLE, NJ (CBS Local) — Janssen Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling three lots of a popular birth control pill due to a packaging error that could cause “unintended pregnancy.”
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the incorrect instructions can cause a consumer to take the pills in the incorrect order or take the “inactive reminder pill” instead of the active pill. Health officials say it can also cause bleeding.
  The recall includes:Ortho-Novum 1/35:
  
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• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Fracturing 3 Ribs

  08-11-2018 16:08
  Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractured three ribs on her left side during a fall Wednesday evening in her office, the Supreme Court said Thursday.
  
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• Well, naturally: Joanne Rogers notes that Tom Hanks, who plays her husband in a movie, is a 'very, very nice man'

  08-11-2018 16:03 via post-gazette.com
  Mrs. Rogers says 2018 has been a busy year as millions celebrate her late husband and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
  
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• Winter Weather: Cold Temperatures Move In This Weekend, Snow Possible

  08-11-2018 15:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The biggest cool down of the season so far is expected to arrive this weekend and could bring some snow with it.
  Starting on Saturday and continuing through most of next week, expect highs will struggle to get out of the 30s.
  Next week, we could see a two-day spell with temperatures failing to hit 32 degrees.
  With the cold weather will come a couple of chances for snow. The first chance comes early on Saturday morning with snow showers
  
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• Sign Outside Polling Place Warned Voters Not To Praise Jesus After Voting For Democrats

  08-11-2018 15:23
  NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (CBS Local) — A church in central Florida will no longer be used as a polling place after the pastor posted a sign in the yard on Election Day that read “Don’t vote for Democrats on Tuesday and sing ‘Oh how I love Jesus’ on Sunday.”
  A photo of the sign, which was clearly visible by voters arriving at the Grace of God Church in New Port Richey to cast their ballot, was also posted to the church’s Facebook page with the caption, &ldqu
  
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• WATCH: JuJu Smith-Schuster Goes Undercover, Surprises Fans As Postmates Delivery Driver

  08-11-2018 15:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster recently took a second job as a delivery driver for Postmates.
  In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Smith-Schuster picks up food orders from two locations and surprises some fans by delivering the orders to their homes.
  The first order sees Smith-Schuster head to Pizza Parma to pick up Max’s order. When he arrives at Max’s house, he and a friend were stunned that it
  
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• PTL Links: Nov. 8, 2018

  08-11-2018 14:57
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Big Burrito Restaurant Group
  Chef Bill Fuller’s Easy, Delicious Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes
  Doug Oster
  Andy Amrhein At Evey True Value Hardware
  
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• 'We want to know if we’re going to keep our hospital'

  08-11-2018 14:38 via post-gazette.com
  Americore CEO tells worried Ellwood City residents that 'worst is behind us.'
  
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• Good feelings all around as Duquesne University celebrates Fred Rogers and the gentle philosophy that resonates in these troubled times

  08-11-2018 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  A panel of "Neighborhood" favorites join Joanne Rogers and biographer Maxwell King in discussing the beloved children's televison host.
  
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• Good feelings all around as Duquesne University celebrates Fred Rogers

  08-11-2018 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  A panel of "Neighborhood" favorites join Joanne Rogers and biographer Maxwell King in discussing the beloved children's televison host.
  
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• Chef Bill Fuller’s Easy, Delicious Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes

  08-11-2018 14:27
  Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to make some easy, but delicious hors d’oeuvres!
  Seared Rare Beef Forked with Pesto and Chili Peppers1 ea. Strip steak, about 12 ounces
  Olive oil
  Salt and pepper
  Sliced mild red pepper rings
  Pesto
  Lovely large grain sea salt1. Prepare Pesto.2. Heat cast iron skillet over high heat.3. Allow steak to come to room temperature.4. Lightly coat steaks with olive oil. Season well with salt and pepper.5. Sear to desired temperature. On a good hot skillet, a 12 ounce
  
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• Koppers Tower To Light Up In Colors Of U.S. Flag Thursday

  08-11-2018 13:54
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – The roof of a historic Pittsburgh building will be lit up this week in the colors of the U.S. flag and will be repeated on holidays after.
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the special LED light display for Koppers Tower will be unveiled for the national broadcast of the Pittsburgh Steelers football game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Rugby Realty Inc. Chief Operating Officer Larry Walsh says the tow
  
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• Pickup Truck Crashes Into Greensburg Dealership, Police Investigating

  08-11-2018 13:16
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a pickup truck crashed into a dealership showroom in Westmoreland County.
  According to police, the incident happened at Sendell Motors along Route 30 in Greensburg around 3 a.m.
  The driver sideswiped a telephone pole, went over a wall and crashed into the dealership’s showroom window.
  (Photo Credit: Amy Wadas/KDKA)
  The driver was not injured and is not in custody.
  According to the property owner, th
  
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• Jewish 'Stronger Together' unity concert planned in Squirrel Hill this weekend

  08-11-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  “Stronger Together” event in response to synagogue shootings.
  
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• Police: Naked Man Arrested After Jumping On Moving Cars, Yelling At Officers

  08-11-2018 12:50
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  SHADY SIDE (KDKA) – A screaming, naked man drew quite the crowd in Shady Side on Wednesday.
  One man said he watched in total shock as the man jumped on top of two moving cars. He was reportedly yelling and dodging cars.
  This incident happened around 5 p.m. in the 6400 block of Living Place. That road is located right across Penn Avenue from Bakery Square.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police said he resisted arrest and allegedly aggressively yelled at the officers
  
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• 12 Dead, Including Deputy In Mass Shooting Inside Southern California Bar

  08-11-2018 11:45
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  THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities said at least 11 people were shot late Wednesday when a suspect opened fire in a Southern California bar filled with college students.
  Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Eric Buschow later said the gunman was dead.
  Authorities say a responding deputy was among the injured. The deputy was shot and taken to a hospital. No other information on the victims was immediately known.
  Ventura County Sheriff&rsqu
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Warns Of Hepatitis A Outbreak

  08-11-2018 06:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning about a Hepatitis A outbreak in our region.
  So far this year, there have been 81 cases in Pennsylvania.
  That’s an 80 percent increase over the past five years.
  Allegheny County has had eight cases reported within the past month.
  “This year seems pretty unusual with the amount of Hepatitis A that’s spreading. This seems to be quite a isolated, in a pocket. They do believ
  
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• Young Man Shot Multiple Times In Knoxville

  08-11-2018 06:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A young man is hospitalized after a late-night shooting in the city’s Knoxville section.
  According to a Public Safety Department official, the gunfire was first reported around 10:40 p.m. along McKinley Street.
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  Officers say the victim was shot multiple times in the abdomen. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  His name has not been released.
  The shooting remains under investigation.
  Anyone
  
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• Young Man Shot Multiple Times, Critically Injured In Knoxville

  08-11-2018 06:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A young man was hospitalized after a late-night shooting in the city’s Knoxville section.
  According to a Public Safety Department official, the gunfire was first reported around 10:40 p.m. along McKinley Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officers say the 18-year-old victim was shot multiple times in the abdomen. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  His name has not been released.
  The shooting remains under investiga
  
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