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• 2 Trapped After Penn Hills Crash, Driver Arrested

  10-11-2018 23:42
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Two people were trapped in a vehicle after a crash in Penn Hills early Saturday morning.
  It happened just before 12:15 a.m. at the intersection of Long Road and Beulah Road.
  The Penn Hills No.7 VFC says when first responders arrived at the scene, they found one vehicle on its side and two male occupants trapped inside.
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  Crews were able to gain access to the occupants and the occupants were ab
  
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• McSorley Matches Wins Mark, Penn State Tops Wisconsin

  10-11-2018 22:56
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Trace McSorley tied Penn State’s record for wins by a quarterback with his 29th, and 21st-ranked Nittany Lions beat Wisconsin 22-10 on Saturday.
  Miles Sanders ran for 159 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, and McSorley completed 19 of 25 passes for 160 yards and a TD while matching Todd Blackledge’s victory total from 1980-82.
  STATE COLLEGE, PA – NOVEMBER 10: Trace McSorley #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions d
  
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• Grier Throws For 3 TDs, West Virginia Beats TCU 47-10

  10-11-2018 22:49
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Will Grier threw three touchdown passes and No. 7 West Virginia rolled to a 47-10 victory over TCU on Saturday.
  West Virginia (8-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 9 CFP) had no trouble against the injury-riddled Horned Frogs (4-6, 2-5) as it pursues a possible berth in the conference championship game with two regular-season games left.
  “Morale’s good. Confidence is good. Work ethic is good. It’s why we’re winning,”
  
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• Two dead in crash in New Castle

  10-11-2018 22:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred on Sampson Street/U.S. Route 422. 
  
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• Crash Shuts Down McKees Rocks Bridge

  10-11-2018 22:27
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  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The McKees Rocks Bridge was shut down Saturday afternoon after a crash.
  It happened around 3:30 p.m. Crews were still on the scene around 4:30 p.m.
  There was at least one damaged vehicle and multiple emergency responders on the bridge.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  Police, fire and EMS crews from Stowe Township and McKees Rocks responded to the crash.
  Further details have not yet been released.
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• 1 Killed In West Mifflin Crash

  10-11-2018 21:56
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — One woman was killed in a car crash in West Mifflin early Saturday morning.
  It happened just before 6 a.m. on Lebanon Road near Mifflin Hills.
  The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office says 49-year-old Dawn Evette Mackey, of Homestead, was killed in a single vehicle crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Further details about the crash have not yet been released.
  
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• Homestead woman dies in West Mifflin crash

  10-11-2018 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dawn Evette Mackey died when her vehicle crashed in the 200 block of Lebanon Road, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner said.
  
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• Florida Secretary Of State Orders Recounts In Senate, Governor Races

  10-11-2018 20:43
  The Florida secretary of state is ordering recounts in the U.S. Senate and governor races, an unprecedented review of two major races in the state that took five weeks to decide the 2000 presidential election.
  
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• HoF, Ford Donate $5K to Tree Of Life Victim’s Fund, Tony Dorsett Presents Plaque to Pitt

  10-11-2018 20:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Former University of Pittsburgh and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett presented the “Hometown Hall of Famer” plaque to his alma mater on Saturday at Heinz Field.
  Tony Dorsett (left) looks on as University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Heather Lyke (right) speaks on Saturday at Heinz Field. Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  Hometown Hall of Famer is a national program that honors the hometown roots of the greatest heroes
  
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• Allegheny County Narcotics Team Seizes 10,000 bags Of Heroin, 15 Pounds Of Marijuana In Bust

  10-11-2018 18:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team made a significant heroin arrest on Friday.
  The team seized approximately 10,000 bags of heroin, 15 pounds of marijuana and an unknown amount of money.
  Photo Courtesy of The Allegheny County DA
  The arrest began with a traffic stop involving Farren Mason, which led to a search warrant at his residence on North Homewood Avenue and the discovery of the drugs. The search war
  
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• Task force arrests two Pittsburgh residents, confiscates 10,000 bags of heroin and 15 pounds of marijuana

  10-11-2018 18:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Pittsburgh couple had 10,000 bags of heroin and 15 pounds of marijuana when an Allegheny County narcotics team arrested them Friday.
  
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• State Police Seeking Information On Westmoreland County Bank Robbery

  10-11-2018 18:10
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  WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania State Police in Greensburg are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred on Friday.
  The suspect is described as a tall white male with a medium build. He was wearing a black hoody with red outlining, a Penguins knitted cap and gray pants.
  The unknown suspect entered the PNC Bank at 3643 SR 31 in Donegal Township and demanded money from a teller. The suspect
  
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• Homicide Unit Investigating Shooting of 16-Year-Old Swissvale Girl

  10-11-2018 17:52
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  SWISSVALE, Pa. (KDKA) – A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the leg early Saturday morning.
  The shooting happened on the 2700 block of Woodstock Avenue in Swissvale.
  The victim was taken to a local trauma center. Initially, there were reports that she had also been run over by a vehicle, but that was determined to be false.
  At this time, the motive is not known, but the Allegheny County homicide unit is investigating.
  Anyone wi
  
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• Downed Trees Force Road Closures Across Area

  10-11-2018 16:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Downed trees and icy conditions caused a number of road closures on Saturday morning.
  Thompson Run Road has been closed between Radcliff Drive and Babcock Boulevard because of a downed tree and wires as of 9:44 a.m. in Ross Township.Fifth Avenue at Penn Avenue is closed due to a downed tree in East McKeesport.
  Lincoln Road at Doke Street was closed because of a downed tree as of 9:48 a.m. in Penn Hills but has since re-opened.UPDATE: P
  
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• Coloring, Coffee With A Cop Event Offered In Coraopolis

  10-11-2018 15:05
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  CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (KDKA) – Officers from Coraopolis and surrounding communities are hosting residents for coffee and coloring on Saturday morning.
  The event, at Anthony Jrs. Banquet Facility on Fifth Avenue in Coraopolis, takes place until noon.
  Coffee and donuts will be served, and children of all ages are welcome. Events include coloring with a cop, temporary tattoos and sticker badges.
  
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• 16-year-old girl wounded in Swissvale shooting

  10-11-2018 15:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County Police are seeking information after a 16-year-old girl was shot and critically wounded early Saturday in Swissvale. 
  
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• Section Of Route 356 Opens After Earlier Closure Due To Icy Conditions, Downed Tree

  10-11-2018 14:31
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  BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Route 356 was closed between Lernerville Speedway and Winfield Road at the Planet Mart on Saturday morning between 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., but has since been re-opened.
  The closure was due to icy conditions and a tree down on the power lines.
  
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• Section Of Route 356 Closed Due To Icy Conditions, Downed Tree

  10-11-2018 14:31
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  BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Route 356 has been closed between Lernerville Speedway and Winfield Road at the Planet Mart on Saturday morning.
  The closure is due to icy conditions and a tree down on the power lines.
  The utility company is en route to the scene, but the road will be closed until further notice.
  Stay with KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Free Health Screenings Offered At Homewood YMCA, Gift Cards Offered For Participation

  10-11-2018 14:11
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Operation Better Block is hosting a free health screening event on Saturday morning at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA.
  Photo Courtesy of Operation Better Block
  The event offers asthma, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and lead exposure screenings. The first 100 Homewood residents will receive a $25 gift card for participating, courtesy of Operation Better Block and East Liberty Family Health Center.The event, at the YMCA at 7140 Benne
  
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• Tenacious D survives the apocalypse ... and rocks at Stage AE

  10-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Grammy-winning comedy-rock band led by Jack Black and Kyle Gass bring “Post-Apocalypto” to North Shore.
  
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• Road Work changes access to National Cemetery of the Alleghenies starting Tuesday

  10-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Construction on part of the Southern Beltway toll road will change traffic around the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for a year.
  
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• Farrell: Community still proud of athletic, industrial past tries to build a future

  10-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mercer County town boasts of its high school’s state championships as a sign of better days.
  
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• Two Dead In Head-On Crash In New Castle

  10-11-2018 13:08
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  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Two people are confirmed dead after a crash on Route 422 in New Castle on Friday.
  The accident occurred when one car crossed into the oncoming lanes and crashed head-on into another car.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  The driver of the first car was pronounced dead on the scene while the passenger in that was taken to the hospital, where she later died.
  The two people in the other car were transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youn
  
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• Buffalo Stuns No. 13 WVU 99-94 In OT

  10-11-2018 06:22
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  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – CJ Massinburg had 43 points and 14 rebounds as Buffalo pulled off another big upset against a power program, stunning No. 13 West Virginia 99-94 in overtime Friday night.
  Jeremy Harris added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls in the season opener for both teams. Buffalo grabbed attention last March when the 13th-seeded Bulls blew out No. 4 seed Arizona 89-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
  This time, the Bulls (1
  
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• Jack Black visits UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

  10-11-2018 05:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  The high energy comedic actor and musician was in town for his musical duo “Tenacious D” which had a show Friday night at Stage AE.  
  
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• Veteran’s ‘No Hero Left Behind’ Organization Helps Those Who Have Served Stay Connected

  10-11-2018 05:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Before veterans march through the streets of Pittsburgh this weekend, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra held a tribute Friday night to all those who have bravely served.
  The concert was called “Salute to Veterans.”
  The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall began its concert to area veterans with stirring renditions of patriotic favorites.
  It means so much to Eric Howze and his wife, Christina, who are both veterans.
  &
  
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• Cook Leads Missouri State Over Robert Morris 74-60

  10-11-2018 05:20
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  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Keandre Cook scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help Missouri State beat Robert Morris 74-60 on Friday night.
  Cook was 6 of 10 from the field and 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Josh Webster added 14 points, and Szymon Wojcik and Jarred Dixon scored 12 each for the Bears (2-0), who led the entire way after the first five minutes.
  The Colonials (0-2) cut an eight-point deficit to 39-38 with a 9-2 run early in the second half, bu
  
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• Police: Woman Arrested After Threatening To ‘Shoot Up’ Elementary School

  10-11-2018 05:02
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  CECIL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Authorities are investigating two separate threats in the Canon-McMillan School District in Washington County.
  In one of the incidents a woman is facing charges for making threats towards an elementary school, and in the other officials are examining social media postings.
  Cecil Township Police have arrested 39-year-old Amanda Jarosh for alleged threats against the Hills Hendersonville Elementary School.
  (Source: Washington County
  
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• Stevens Leads Penn State To 87-72 Win Over North Florida

  10-11-2018 04:55
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Lamar Stevens feels like “the guy” now. The Penn State forward has been playing like it for quite a while.
  Stevens scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Penn State to a season-opening 87-72 win over North Florida on Friday night.
  “He’s very unselfish,” Penn State coach Pat Chambers said. “He didn’t really force anything and he didn’t try to push anything to where he neede
  
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• Wilson-Frame’s 20 Points Lead Pitt Past VMI, 94-55

  10-11-2018 04:20
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – When VMI head coach Dan Earl was breaking down the film of Pitt’s first game of the season, he saw a team that liked to get to the basket.
  Pitt had knocked off Youngstown State in its opener with an offense that was fueled by guards driving to the rim. Friday night, the Keydets set out to take that away, but it didn’t take long for the Panthers to adjust.
  With VMI hanging back, Pitt senior Jared Wilson-Frame scored 20 points
  
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• Know The Score: Nov. 9, 2018

  10-11-2018 04:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here! Also, check out our Games of the Week here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  PIAA Class 1A District 6Quarterfinal
  Northern Cambria 36, Saltsburg 34
  PIAA Class 1A District 7Semifinal
  Our Lady Of Sacred Heart 27,
  
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• Tree of Life memorials to be moved indoors

  10-11-2018 03:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The memorials are being moved because of concerns about inclement weather, traffic and potential vandalism.
  
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• 'He knew she could bury him. So he killed her.' Pittsburgh jury gets case of murdered federal witness

  10-11-2018 02:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Prosecutors said Price Montgomery killed Tina Crawford in 2014 because she was informing, but his lawyer disputed the government’s evidence.
  
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• Furry Tails: Anderson, Herbie & Kodi Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  10-11-2018 02:03
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Anderson
  Animal Frie
  
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• Pittsburgh Rabbi James Gibson attends Kristallnacht commemoration in Berlin

  10-11-2018 01:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  At every turn, Rabbi James Gibson is asked about anti-Semitic attack in Pittsburgh
  
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• Actor & Musician Jack Black Visits Children’s Hospital Patients

  10-11-2018 01:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Comedic actor and musician Jack Black stopped by UPMC Children’s Hospital to visit patients Friday.
  The hospital posted a photo of Black with a patient on their social media accounts.Thanks to @jackblack for stopping by to visit our patients today at UPMC Children’s! pic.twitter.com/2PM7BagTUs
  — UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (@ChildrensPgh) November 9, 2018
  Black has starred in a number of child-friendly movi
  
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• Bottoms Up: The 5 Best Pubs In Pittsburgh

  10-11-2018 01:30
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking to try the best pubs in town?
  Max’s Allegheny Tavern. | Photo: Rick L./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.
  1. Piper’s Pub
  Photo: Huyen D./Yelp
  Topping the list is Piper’s Pub. Food, drinks and football (soccer, that is) characterize this British-oriented tavern. The food displays Scottish and I
  
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• Bumper Cars, Mini-Golf, A Go-Kart Track: New Entertainment Center Opens At Edgewood Towne Center

  10-11-2018 01:04
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  EDGEWOOD (KDKA) — The old Kmart store at Edgewood Towne Center has a new life.
  The space reopened Friday night as Scene75, which is being billed as the largest entertainment facility in Western Pennsylvania.
  “We have arcade games throughout the entire space,” said owner Jonah Sandler.
  His company spent $10 million transforming the place.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There are tricked out bumper cars, and even an indoor go-kart track, where you can cha
  
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• New Study Reveals Connections Between DNA & Reactions To Medication

  10-11-2018 00:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Our DNA holds secrets to our past.But Richard Kitchen is not getting a DNA test to trace his roots. Instead, he’s looking to the future – testing his DNA to see if his genetics might pose a problem with the medicines he’s taking.
  Chuck Welch also took the test. He has diabetes, heart disease and arthritis in multiple joints, and he takes a lot of medicine.
  “From the DNA testing, they found out how my body reacte
  
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• Capitals’ Fan Donates 50/50 Raffle Winnings To Synagogue Shooting Victims

  10-11-2018 00:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They may be one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ biggest rivals, but a Washington Capitals’ fan has made a big donation to help the Tree of Life Synagogue.
  The Pens and Caps played on Wednesday night in Washington DC.
  The 50/50 raffle winner from that game decided that rather than keep the money for themselves, that they would donate all of it.
  The jackpot was worth nearly $39,000.
  The Caps posted the news on their Twitter page
  
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• Pittsburgh Soldier Who Was The First American Casualty In WWI Remembered

  10-11-2018 00:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was called the “war to end all wars,” which, sadly, it failed to do.
  But the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I this Sunday is a time to recognize all veterans, including Thomas Francis Enright.
  “He’s a Pittsburgh guy, and he would have been unknown except he happens to be the first American casualty in World War I,” Michael Kraus, curator of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial, told KDKA&rsquo
  
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• McCandless keeps details secret about internal probe into two police department members

  10-11-2018 00:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  They are on paid leave, but municipal officials won’t divulge who is under investigation or why, and who is running the police department.
  
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• Memorials To Synagogue Shooting Victims To Be Moved Indoors

  10-11-2018 00:01
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  SQUIRREL HILL (KDKA) — The memorials for the Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting victims left outside the Tree of Life Synagogue will be deconstructed next week so they can be moved indoors.
  Congregants from Dor Hadash, New Light and Tree of Life will temporarily deconstruct the memorials located along Wilkins Avenue on Wednesday. The deconstruction is taking place due to concerns about inclement weather, vandalism and traffic.
  They plan to preserve many of
  
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