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• Winter Storm Damage Keeping Tree Service Crews Busy

  16-11-2018 23:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The sights and sounds after the storm… power saws and tree shredders.
  Michael Cashdollar, the owner of Keystone Tree Techs, says calls began coming in around 10:30 p.m. Thursday and they haven’t been able to keep up with them.
  Edward Hill says he heard a loud thud around 10 a.m. Friday; turns out, it was a fallen tree in his backyard.
  “Lots of ice in these trees and I’ve got another old one back there dropping
  
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• Officer Michael Rosfeld’s Attorney Wants Out-Of-Town Jury To Hear Antwon Rose Shooting Trial

  16-11-2018 23:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The East Pittsburgh Police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Antwon Rose II wants a jury from out of town to hear his case.
  Officer Michael Rosfeld‘s lawyer says all the local news coverage of his case will make it nearly impossible to seat an impartial, local jury.
  Rose’s shooting has received massive coverage since it happened back on June 19. The cellphone video of the shooting has been shown repeatedly.
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• ‘Largest Outage In Our History’: Power Company Says Thousands Expected To Be Without Service Over Weekend

  16-11-2018 23:30
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  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — Thousands of customers in Butler County may be without power until Sunday night.
  Trees and power lines went down as winter storms moved through the area Thursday and Friday, knocking out power for thousands across western Pennsylvania.
  RELATED STORIES:Winter Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Western Pa.
  Warming Centers Open Throughout Region To Serve Those Without Power
  More weather storiesButler County was hit the hardest. As of
  
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• Stream Missouri Vs. Tennessee

  16-11-2018 23:14
  The Missouri Tigers face the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, in an important SEC East matchup.
  
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• Trial begins over errant foul ball at Pirates game

  16-11-2018 23:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  A former UPMC administrator is suing the company that installed the protective netting behind home plate.
  
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• Police: Man Attempts To Bring Fully Loaded Firearm Into Allegheny County Courthouse

  16-11-2018 23:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was arrested Friday after he tried to bring a fully loaded firearm into the Allegheny County Courthouse.
  The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Birch Foley, of Butler, Pa., was scheduled to appear in court on charges of retail theft and prohibited offensive weapon.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office)
  Foley tried to enter the courthouse at the Grant Street entrance around 10 a.m. to attend
  
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• Pittsburgh police add 25 new officers to the ranks

  16-11-2018 22:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Each of the 25 new officers will next face an additional three months of field training.
  
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• 5 Injured In Crash Involving Port Authority Bus, Pickup Truck

  16-11-2018 22:32
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  CORAOPOLIS (KDKA) — Five people were injured in a head-on collision involving a bus in Coraopolis on Friday afternoon.
  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Island Avenue and Ewing Road.
  Port Authority of Allegheny County officials say a bus on the 21 Coraopolis route was traveling outbound when it got into a crash with a pickup truck. The cause of the crash is unclear at this time.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
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• Thousands Flock Downtown For Light Up Night Festivities

  16-11-2018 22:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s time to kick-off the holiday season in Pittsburgh.
  Hundreds of thousands are flocking into Downtown Pittsburgh tonight for the plethora of Light Up Night activities and entertainment.
  The holiday-themed festivities got underway at noon at the US Steel Tower as The Pittsburgh Crèche, the only authorized replica of the display in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, was dedicated.
  Between music, entertainment, food and sho
  
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• Broncos-Chargers Week 11 Matchup

  16-11-2018 22:17
  By Norm Elrod
  The usually competitive AFC West isn’t all that competitive this season. Going into Week 11, the Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) and San Diego Chargers (7-2) are running away with the division, while the Denver Broncos (3-6) and Oakland Raiders (1-8) seem to be running from it. The Chiefs and Chargers are likely playoff-bound, though, with tough matchups among both teams’ remaining games, seeding is far from determined. The Broncos remain mathematically alive for now, while th
  
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• Pittsburgh police arrest teen in Knoxville homicide

  16-11-2018 22:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police believe Tarue Davis shot and killed James Loughlin on Nov. 2.
  
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• 18-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Knoxville Homicide

  16-11-2018 22:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Knoxville.
  Pittsburgh Police arrested 18-year-old Tarue Davis at his home Friday afternoon. He was sent to the Allegheny County Jail.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police)
  Davis is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old James Loughlin, of Pittsburgh, at a Unimart Convenience Store on Brownsville Road on Nov. 2.
  Officers found Loughlin suffering from a gunshot
  
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• Warming Centers Open Throughout Region To Serve Those Without Power

  16-11-2018 21:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A number of warming centers have opened throughout the region to serve those without power.
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  West Deer Township’s three fire companies have set up warming centers at their stations. They expect to be in operation until at least 4 p.m. Friday, but will remain open as necessary and as staffing is available.
  West Deer Fire Company #11520 Saxonburg BoulevardTarentum, PA 15084
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• Chaplain moved to rehab unit after surviving Tree of Life shooting

  16-11-2018 21:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two people remain under medical care following the synagogue massacre Oct. 27 in Squirrel Hill.
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 11: Carson Wentz In For Big Day Against Saints?

  16-11-2018 21:05
  Ryan Mayer
  Much like the NFL itself, the fantasy football season is entering its playoff push. For fantasy owners, this is crunch time, which means the matchups for your players, or those you pick up off waivers, are incredibly important. As usual, we have our three friends from CBSSports.com joining us to break down the biggest starts and sits of the week at each of the skill positions.
  There are two games on the docket this week that the guys have their eye on in particular for potentially exp
  
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• UPMC: 1 Synagogue Shooting Victim Moved To Inpatient Rehab Unit, 1 Remains Stable

  16-11-2018 20:58
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Officials at UPMC released an update on the conditions of the two Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting victims who remain in their care Friday afternoon.
  They say a 70-year-old male patient, Daniel Leger, is now receiving care at a UPMC inpatient rehabilitation unit. Leger suffered a gunshot wound to the torso that involved major organs in his abdomen. He underwent two surgeries after the shooting.
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• Police: Man Arrested While Attempting To Rob 4th Bank In 8 Days

  16-11-2018 20:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man wanted in connection with three bank robberies this month was arrested while allegedly attempting to rob a fourth.
  According to the FBI, Dylan Poole, 24, of McCandless was arrested at a PNC Bank in Latrobe on Thursday.
  Poole was found to be in possession of a note which read, “I have a gun this is a robbery empty the drawer no funny business no one gets hurt.”
  Through the course of their investigation, it was determin
  
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• Woman Killed In Brookline Mobile Home Fire Identified

  16-11-2018 20:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The woman killed in a fire at her Brookline home earlier this month has been identified.
  The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office says 65-year-old Mary Judith Robison, of Pittsburgh, was pronounced dead just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 7.
  The fire broke out at Robison’s mobile home at Whited Street and Saw Mill Run Boulevard.
  Neighbors said they heard a loud boom, and when they looked out of their windows saw the trailer ha
  
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• Port Authority Unveils First Ever ‘Holiday Express’ T Car

  16-11-2018 20:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority of Allegheny County buses have gotten decked out for the holidays in the past, but for the first time, T riders will be able to hop on board the “Holiday Express.”
  Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf will be on board the decorated T car as it makes its maiden voyage Friday for Light Up Night.
  (Photo Credit: Port Authority of Allegheny County/Twitter)
  The Port Authority posted photos of the T car on their Twitter acc
  
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• Weekend roadwork continues in the Pittsburgh area despite winter weather

  16-11-2018 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT has work scheduled on the Parkway East and West, Route 28, Interstate 79, Squirrel Hill tunnel and Route 28 this weekend.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar 11/16/2018

  16-11-2018 19:43
  Check out this week's Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar!
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Food Allergies

  16-11-2018 19:41
  Check out this week's Kidsburgh Kidcast for more about food allergies.
  
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• Study: Most Would Skip Gift Exchanges If Family Agreed

  16-11-2018 18:45
  MINNEAPOLIS (CBS Minnesota) — Giving gifts is a big part of the holidays, but it’s something many people would like to skip.
  According to a new survey by SunTrust, nearly 7 in 10 Americans would skip exchanging gifts if their family agreed to it.
  The survey also showed about 43 percent feel pressured to spend more than they can afford.
  
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• Daya, Joe Grushecky & More To Perform At Tree Of Life Benefit Concert

  16-11-2018 18:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Daya, Joe Grushecky and more will perform at a “Concert for The Tree of Life” in December.
  The concert will take place at Stage AE on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.
  The performance line-up includes Daya, Jorma Kaukonen, Low Cut Connie, Joe Grushecky, Sean Rowe, special guest Michael Glabicki, and more artists that have not yet been announced.
  All ticket proceeds will benefit the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s
  
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• Daya, Joe Gruschecky & More To Perform At Tree Of Life Benefit Concert

  16-11-2018 18:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Daya, Joe Gruschecky and more will perform at a “Concert for The Tree of Life” in December.
  The concert will take place at Stage AE on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.
  The performance line-up includes Daya, Jorma Kaukonen, Low Cut Connie, Joe Grushecky, Sean Rowe, special guest Michael Glabicki, and more artists that have not yet been announced.
  All ticket proceeds will benefit the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s
  
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• Thousands Expected To Attend Light Up Night Festivities In Downtown Pittsburgh

  16-11-2018 18:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -Thousands of people are expected to pack Downtown Pittsburgh today for Light Up Night Festivities.
  There will be something for kids of all ages – including music, entertainment and food.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It’s the 58th annual Comcast Light Up Night in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  If you can’t find something you like, you’re just not looking.
  Jeremy Waldrup, the President and CEO of the Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership, says
  
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• Plane Carrying Pitt Fans, Cheerleaders Makes Emergency Landing

  16-11-2018 18:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some Pitt Panthers fans and cheerleaders were on board on a plane that had to make an emergency landing Friday morning.
  The American Airlines flight was traveling from Charlotte, N.C., to Greensboro, N.C. The Panthers are scheduled to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday afternoon.
  Airline officials say an odor in the cabin prompted the flight to turn around and return to the Charlotte Douglas Inter
  
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• Fire Destroys Fallowfield Twp. Snow Removal Vehicles, Equipment

  16-11-2018 18:15
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  FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A Washington County community is scrambling to figure out how to replace several of its snow removal vehicles after they were destroyed in a fire.
  Nothing is left but a charred mess. Three vehicles used to plow snow and salt the roads are gone.
  “It appears at first look, one of our trucks caught fire and set the building on fire,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Bruce Smith.
  The Fallowfield Township Muni
  
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• Teen Accused Of Shooting 16-Year-Old Girl Surrenders To Police

  16-11-2018 18:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 15-year-old boy accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl in Swissvale over the weekend is now in custody.
  Allegheny County Police said early Friday afternoon that 15-year-old Jamour Hillard surrendered himself to police with his attorney and was sent to the Allegheny County Jail.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County Police)
  Hillard is accused of shooting a 16-year-old girl in the leg.
  The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• Consumers Can Track Thanksgiving Turkey History With New Codes

  16-11-2018 18:04
  MINNEAPOLIS (CBS Minnesota) — With just a week to go until Thanksgiving, it’s time to buy your turkey. But this year, you can also read about your turkey’s story with a tracker code.
  Turkey trackers are being used for the first time on Jennie-O and Honeysuckle White turkeys. They are subsidiaries of Hormel Foods and Cargill.
  “I think it’s great,” said Logan Asche, of St. Louis Park. “I think it’s good to be educated on where your food comes from.&r
  
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• NFL Picks Week 11: Bears Keep Control Of NFC North

  16-11-2018 17:45
  Ryan Mayer
  The playoff chase is fully underway in the NFL, and things are shaping up to be pretty wacky in the battle for the final couple of spots. Right now, the Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) and the Minnesota Vikings (5-3-1) hold the sixth and final spot in their respective conferences. In the AFC, there are four teams (Titans, Dolphins, Ravens, Colts) all within one game of the Bengals. In the NFC, there are five teams within one-and-a-half games of the Vikings (Seahawks, Packers, Falcons, Cowboy
  
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• Suspended West Mifflin superintendent denies improper use of district credit card

  16-11-2018 17:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Daniel Castagna faces a number of accusations — including neglect of duties, incompetency and immorality under the Public School Code
  
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• Get To Know The 6 Best Cafes In Pittsburgh

  16-11-2018 17:21
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking to try the best cafes in town?
  Tazza D’oro. | Photo: Jasmine T./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.
  1. Banh Mi & Ti
  Photo: Sophia C./Yelp
  Topping the list is Banh Mi & Ti. Located at 4502 Butler St. in Central Lawrenceville, the Vietnamese spot, which offers bubble tea and more, is the highes
  
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• SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: Can Eagles Keep Up With Saints?

  16-11-2018 16:52
  Syracuse Orange vs. Notre Dame Fighting IrishSaturday, November 17, 2018, 2:30 ET
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  The Orange have played four games outside the Carrier Dome this season and have lost two of them. They’ve allowed 34.25 points per game in those four games. One of those road games came against Clemson, which is the best defense Syracuse has faced all season. Notre Dame’s defense will be the second-best it’s faced all season, and I expect the Orange to struggle moving the ball, ju
  
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• Tim Weiner, Author Behind New Showtime Political Series, Touts Robert Mueller: ‘He Will Not Bend Or Break’

  16-11-2018 16:43
  (CBS Local)– On Sunday, Showtime will release part one of a four part docu-series called “Enemies: The President, Justice & The FBI.”
  The series is inspired by the book “Enemies: The FBI,” written by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Tim Weiner.  With executive producer and Oscar winner Alex Gibney guiding its vision, the series dives into the history of presidents from President Richard Nixon to President Donald Trump and their battles with law enforcement. Th
  
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• Jennie-O Recalling 91K Pounds Of Ground Turkey In Salmonella Outbreak

  16-11-2018 16:32
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  NEW YORK (AP) – Jennie-O is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey in an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
  The recall is the first tied to an outbreak the U.S. Department of Agriculture says is widespread. It has resulted in one death and 164 reported illnesses in 35 states.
  Regulators did not say how many of those people were exposed to Jennie-O products. They say additional products from other companies could be named as their investigation continue
  
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• Holiday pop-up shop featuring Pittsburgh fashion trucks opens on Light Up Night

  16-11-2018 16:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fashion trucks Vintage Valet and Magnolia on Main have teamed up to produce a Downtown holiday pop-up shop, which runs through Dec. 22.
  
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• Eat And Play: Jell-O Introduces Its First Edible Slime

  16-11-2018 16:18
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kids will soon be able to eat and play with their food.
  Jell-O Play on Thursday introduced edible slime. The squishy and stretchy toy is a social media phenomenon, which spawned online recipes for edible versions.
  Jell-O Play’s slime comes in strawberry-flavored Unicorn and lime-flavored Monster varieties. All customers have to do is add water and each canister makes two batches of slime. The company says it easily washes away with
  
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• Question: Why do Pittsburghers say 'Kennywood is open' when they mean zip up?

  16-11-2018 14:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Becky Yanak of Upper St. Clair asked and we answered: Its origin may be unknown, but what it means is crystal clear.
  
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• Man again gets death sentence in disabled woman's torture

  16-11-2018 14:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Westmoreland County jury handed the verdict down late Thursday night against Melvin Knight.
  
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• PTL Links: Nov. 16, 2018

  16-11-2018 14:26
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Light Up Night & Holiday Market
  Izzazu Salon Spa & Blowout Bar 
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  Chef Anthony Marino At Don’s Appliances
  
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• Overturned Tractor-Trailer Closes I-70 Eastbound

  16-11-2018 13:09
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  CLAYSVILLE (KDKA) – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Washington County were closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the crash happened at mile marker 1 around 4 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  All eastbound lanes were blocked from the West Virginia line through Claysville. Traffic is being diverted at Elm Grove.
  One eastbound lane reopened around 8 a.m.Good news! Traffic is no longer backed up on 70 east between W
  
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• Winter Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Western Pa.

  16-11-2018 12:42
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  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Thousands of people are waking up in the dark on Friday after a winter storm moved through the area.
  The storm started with freezing rain, which iced over power lines. As the storm progressed, the precipitation changed over to snow, which has brought down trees and power lines across the area.
  As of 6 a.m., 22,000 West Penn customers were without power. An additional 20,000 Duquesne Light customers are without power as well.
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• Pittsburgh-bound 'Fiddler on the Roof' target of anti-Semitism in Baltimore but rebuffs hate

  16-11-2018 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Cultural Trust vows zero tolerance against hate speech after anti-Semitic outburst during Baltimore performance Wednesday.
   
  
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• DePaul Beats Penn State 72-70 In OT After Losing Late Lead

  16-11-2018 06:26
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  CHICAGO (AP) – Max Strus had 21 points, Devin Gage added a career-high 14 points and DePaul bounced back after struggling down the stretch in regulation for a 72-70 overtime victory against Penn State on Thursday night.
  Jaylen Butz had a career-high 15 rebounds as DePaul won in the Gavitt Tipoff Games matchup. The Blue Demons are 3-0 for the first time since the 2008-09 season.
  Lamar Stevens had 25 points and Myles Dread added 19 for Penn State, which dro
  
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• Caught On Camera: Thief Swipes Home Deliveries, Then Stops Getaway Car At Stop Sign And Signals Turn

  16-11-2018 05:58
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For package thieves, commonly called porch pirates, this might just be the most wonderful time of the year with the skyrocketing popularity of online shopping.
  “This is 1:45 [Thursday] afternoon, the packages said they were delivered by Amazon,” said theft victim, Brian Valen.
  The alleged thief was caught on camera sprinting up the front steps of Valen’s Squirrel Hill home. He had no way of knowing what was inside the
  
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• Winter weather causes widespread power outages

  16-11-2018 05:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Most of the power outages occurred to the north and northeast of the city, according to Duquesne Light.
  
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• Winter weather causes widespead power outages

  16-11-2018 05:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Most of the power outages occurred to the north and northeast of the city, according to Duquesne Light.
  
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• WVU Defeats Monmouth 71-53 In Opening Round Of Myrtle Beach Invitational

  16-11-2018 04:29
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  CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Esa Ahmad had 16 points on Thursday night and Sagaba Konate added 14 with eight rebounds and four blocks to help West Virginia beat Monmouth 71-53 in the opening round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational.
  The Mountaineers (1-1) will play Western Kentucky in the semifinals Friday.
  Konate completed a 3-point play to spark a 13-4 run over the final six minutes of the first half that gave West Virginia a five-point lead at the break.
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• Wilson-Frame’s 20 Helps Pitt Rout Central Arkansas

  16-11-2018 04:19
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jared Wilson-Frame scored 20 points and five Pitt players scored in double digits as the Panthers battled past Central Arkansas 97-71 in a physical matchup Thursday night.
  Wilson-Frame has passed the 20-point barrier in each of his three games this season. As usual, he did most of his damage from beyond the arc, shooting 4 of 8 from 3-point range. He’s shooting 55.6 percent from long range on the season.
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