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• Pittsburgh Man Indicted On Sexual Exploitation Charges, Accused Of Making Child Porn

  01-12-2018 23:37
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man has been indicted on sexual exploitation charges for allegedly producing and possessing child pornography.
  According to the Department of Justice, 32-year-old Jeffrey Porch coerced two female children to “engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions of such conduct” in 2017.
  Investigators also found that Porch possessed “visual depictions of minors engaging in sex
  
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• Serial Bank Robber Who Stole More Than $119K Sentenced To Prison

  01-12-2018 23:12
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A serial bank robber who stole more than $119,000 back in 2016 has been sentenced to prison.
  Fifty-year-old Gregory Magee, of Pittsburgh, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in prison followed by five years of supervised release on his conviction of bank robbery and armed bank robbery.
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  According to the Department of Justice, Magee robbed six banks in Cranberry Township, New Castle, McMurray, Pittsb
  
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• Prosecutor Considering Pursuing Death Penalty For Man Accused In Murders Of Woman, Child

  01-12-2018 22:46
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  LYNDHURST, Ohio (AP) – A grand jury has indicted a man accused of setting fire to a suburban Cleveland home and killing a woman and her 8-year-old daughter.
  Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley said Friday his office is considering pursuing the death penalty against 27-year-old Dominique Swopes, of Mayfield Heights, in what he called a “senseless” killing.
  Dominique C. Swopes (Photo Credit: Mayfield Heights Police Department/Faceb
  
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• Steelers Activate LB Ola Adeniyi, Release LB Matthew Thomas

  01-12-2018 22:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers activated linebacker Ola Adeniyi to the team’s 53-man roster Saturday.
  Adeniyi joined the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Toledo after the 2018 NFL Draft.
  PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 09: Ola Adeniyi #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes into Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the third quarter during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 9, 2018 in Philadelphia, P
  
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• 81 Hepatitis A Cases Reported In One W.Va. County Within 2 Months

  01-12-2018 21:56
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  BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP/KDKA) – Health officials say a West Virginia county reported a five-fold increase in hepatitis A cases within two months.
  The Register-Herald reports hepatitis A cases in Raleigh County rose from 19 at the end of September to 100 at the end of November.
  Statewide, there are 1,963 confirmed cases, with the majority in Kanawha and Cabell counties – 763 and 256 cases, respectively. Raleigh and Fayette counties are reporting the fifth
  
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• Penn Hills Man Who Planned Multiple Bank Robberies Sentenced To Prison

  01-12-2018 21:48
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A man who planned a series of armed bank robberies in western Pennsylvania and also served as a getaway driver has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison.
  Daymon Ottey and another man admitted robbing two banks and trying to rob another in 2017. Authorities say the 29-year-old Penn Hills man planned the heists and used his girlfriend’s car to flee the robberies, while his armed accomplice entered the banks and terror
  
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• Pirates Complete Trade With A’s

  01-12-2018 20:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Wilkin Ramos from Oakland on Saturday as the player-to-be-named from the Nov. 20 trade of right-handed pitcher Tanner Anderson to the A’s.The Bucs will go for their sixth road win in eight tries on Saturday.(Image credit: Chris Creamer/SportsLogos.net)
  The 18-year-old Ramos went 3-3 with a 3.15 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 14 appearances (eight starts) during his first
  
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• House Fire In Wall Destroys Home, 4 Pets Perish

  01-12-2018 19:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It took crews several hours to get a fire under control in the Borough of Wall early Saturday morning.Dispatchers reported that a call came in around 1 a.m. for the fire in the 400 block of Versailles Avenue.
  Photo Courtesy of First Due Photography
  Neighbors also told KDKA that four dogs died in the blaze.
  Luckily, the two residents were not home at the time of the fire, although their home was destroyed.
  
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• Gov. Wolf Orders Flags To Fly Half-Staff To Honor Former President George H.W. Bush

  01-12-2018 18:16
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  (KDKA) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the Commonwealth flag on the Capitol Complex, at all Commonwealth facilities and all public buildings and grounds throughout the commonwealth to fly at half-staff to honor former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday.
  An American flag flys at half staff. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
  President Bush passed away Friday night.
  “President George H.W. Bush was a kind and gentle man who dedicated h
  
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• Gov. Wolf Orders Flags To Fly Half-Mast To Honor Former President George H.W. Bush

  01-12-2018 18:16
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  (KDKA) – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the Commonwealth flag on the Capitol Complex, at all Commonwealth facilities and all public buildings and grounds throughout the commonwealth to fly at half-mast to honor former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday.
  An American flag flys at half mast. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
  President Bush passed away Friday night.
  “President George H.W. Bush was a kind and gentle man who dedicated his
  
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• Hub Insurance, Highmark Health Gather, Pack Toys For Families In Need

  01-12-2018 17:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Christmas is the time of year when donations role in as people get in the spirit to help the needy.
  Two local organizations were busy this week collecting toys and gifts for families in need.
  —When you need a place to store hundreds of toys, where do you go?
  Hub Insurance went to the Foxwell EMS facility in Fox Chapel.
  Workers at the insurance company bought the Christmas gifts, and for the first time, Foxwell is providing help i
  
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• Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster To Appear On ESPN With Beaver Falls Veteran In Support Of Charity

  01-12-2018 15:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster is sixth in the NFL with 77 catches heading into Sunday’s games. But, more importantly, he is teaming up with an organization to help military veterans make catches of their own — in the job market.
  Smith-Schuster will appear on ESPN’s NFL Countdown on Sunday with Beaver Falls resident and military veteran Myron Ellis, promoting a charity that helps veterans find w
  
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• Chiefs Cut RB Kareem Hunt After Video Of Him Assaulting Woman Surfaces

  01-12-2018 14:08
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  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Kareem Hunt on Friday night after video surfaced that showed the NFL’s reigning rushing champion knocking over and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel hallway in February.
  The team issued a statement shortly after the NFL had placed Hunt on its Commissioner Exemption List that said the running back lied when asked about the incident by team officials. The team said “the vide
  
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• Latrobe Man Dies After His Pickup Runs Into Tree On Bethel Church Road

  01-12-2018 13:40
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  COOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was killed on Friday when his truck struck a tree in Westmoreland County.
  Joseph E. Lopuch, of Latrobe, Pa., was traveling south on Bethel Church Road when his pickup crossed into the northbound lanes before crossing into the berm and striking a tree.Mr. Lopuch was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his truck. He was transported to Latrobe Hospital, where he later died.
  It is unclear what caused Mr. Lopuch’
  
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• Cook Twp. Man Dies After His Pickup Runs Into Tree On Bethel Church Road

  01-12-2018 13:40
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  COOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was killed on Friday when his truck struck a tree in Westmoreland County.
  Sixty-six-year-old Joseph E. Lopuch Jr., of Cook Township, was traveling south on Bethel Church Road when his pickup crossed into the northbound lanes before crossing into the berm and striking a tree.Lopuch was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his truck. He was transported to Latrobe Hospital, where he later died.
  It is unclear what caus
  
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• Family, Friends, Political Adversaries, Others React To George H.W. Bush’s Death

  01-12-2018 12:26
  Almost immediately after former President George H.W. Bush's death was announced late Friday night, family, friends and adversaries alike reacted to the news via social media and other outlets.
  
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• Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94

  01-12-2018 06:05
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  DALLAS (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94.
  Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush.BREAKING: George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States whose long life in the public sphere was defined by service, has died at the age of 94 https://t.co/F8tENN7eJI pic.twitter.com/ZZYV47mZYh
  — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 1, 201
  
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• Furry Tails: Nickel, Hazel & Koda Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  01-12-2018 05:47
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Nickel
  Animal Friend
  
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• Pitt Pulls Away, Defeats Duquesne 74-53 In The City Game

  01-12-2018 05:11
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trey McGowens scored 14 points, Malik Ellison added 13 and Xavier Johnson overcame early foul trouble to finish with 10 points, four rebounds and five assists as Pitt shut down Duquesne in the second half to pull away for a 74-53 victory in the City Game on Friday night.
  The Panthers (7-1) held the Dukes (4-2) to 36 percent (19 of 57) and forced 20 turnovers to continue their recent dominance in the series that dates back to 1932. Pitt h
  
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• Pitt Panthers Undaunted As ACC Title Game Against Clemson Nears

  01-12-2018 04:54
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  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP/KDKA) — George Aston has felt the slights throughout his career. That’s why he’s not surprised so few give Pitt any chance to topple No. 2 Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game Saturday night.
  “We know nobody really respects us or gives us any credit even when we have great game,” the senior fullback said of the ACC Coastal Division champions. “Even after we win, they’ll probably
  
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• Police: Fight Over Vehicle Repairs May Have Prompted McKeesport Shooting, Arrest Made

  01-12-2018 04:25
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police have made an arrest in a fatal shooting at an auto repair shop in McKeesport on Friday afternoon.
  According to investigators, it may have all started as a fight over repairs to a vehicle.
  Police were first called to the scene on 5th Avenue just before 3:15 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  They cordoned off the parking lot of the J&M Automotive Services business, just across the way from the Dunkin Don
  
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• Know The Score: Nov. 30, 2018

  01-12-2018 03:41
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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 5A
  State Semifinal
  Manheim Central 34, Upper Dublin 12
  Penn Hills 20, Archbishop Wood 13
  PIAA Class 4A
  State Semifinal
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• Spring Hill Residents Filing Lawsuit To Get Help For Landslides

  01-12-2018 03:26
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Six families, forced from their homes because of landslides in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill section, now say the city is backing off a promise to fix the hillside.
  It’s been more than 10 months since Randal Miller and five of his neighbors were forced from their homes. The City of Pittsburgh condemned their properties and told them to get out.
  To say it’s been frustrating is putting it mildly.
  “They had been fairly
  
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• Feliz Agrees To $850,000 Deal With Pirates

  01-12-2018 03:07
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates avoided arbitration with reliever Michael Feliz, reaching an agreement on Friday on an $850,000, one-year contract.
  Feliz went 1-2 with a 5.33 ERA in 47 appearances for the Pirates in 2018 after being part of the trade that sent pitcher Gerrit Cole to Houston.The Pirates have agreed to terms with Michael Feliz on a contract for 2019, thus avoiding arbitration.In addition, Corey Dickerson and Keone Kela have been tendered cont
  
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• Another Steelers Team Taking On The Chargers This Weekend

  01-12-2018 02:57
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  FARRELL Pa. (KDKA) — A lot of people looking forward to the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend.
  What you may not realize is, they are going to play twice. Yes, there’s a game on Sunday, but there’s also the game Friday night being played in Slippery Rock.
  “There’s Cowboy fans, Steelers fans, Browns fans, but around here, you say the Steelers in this town, we are talking about the Farrell Steelers
  
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• Transformer Explosion Causes Power Outages In Penn Hills

  01-12-2018 01:36
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Hundreds of people are without power in Penn Hills tonight due to a transformer explosion.
  Around 7 p.m., more than 600 customers were in the dark.
  According to Duquesne Light, crews are working now to restore electricity to everyone, but that is now expected until around 11:30 p.m.
  Many of the outages were reported along Verona Road.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Man charged with homicide in 2003 Downtown garage shooting turns self in

  01-12-2018 01:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lamont Fulton, charged in the death of Michael Lahoff, who died Tuesday, surrendered after making arrangements with authorities
  
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• Allegheny County judge ordered removed by Superior Court from sex offender case recuses

  01-12-2018 00:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  The county’s president judge questioned the court’s legal authority to remove Judge Donna Jo McDaniel, saying it doesn’t have the power.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Shootout Victim Struck By Flying Glass Shards, Angry At Suspects: ‘How Dare You Put Everybody At Risk’

  01-12-2018 00:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was just after 1 o’clock and Laurie Streiner was on her way to Shadyside when she arrived on Braddock Avenue, at the Penn Avenue traffic light.
  “So, I hear this pop sound, and I think, that sounds like a car backfiring, then I hear another one and then I hear another one,” Streiner said.
  Streiner says she wasn’t processing what she was hearing at first, “and by the time it dawned on me that this is not
  
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