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• Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund: Brady’s Story

  12-12-2018 23:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The first thing you notice about Brady Hunker is his big smile. That’s something he’s never lost even through his battle with bone cancer.
  His battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma began two years ago when his right leg started to ache and swell.
  Hunker is a hockey player, so he didn’t think anything about it. Then the pain got much worse.
  “An MRI later showed that something was in there and then that’s kind o
  
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• What's in the 2018 Farm Bill: a new crop, more organic-growing techniques and a lifeline for dairy farms

  12-12-2018 23:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new farm bill legalizes hemp, broadens the dairy industry’s safety net and provides a permanent funding stream to organic research.
  
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• Woman Killed In Somerset Co. Crash

  12-12-2018 23:19
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  BLACK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A woman died in a crash in Somerset County early Wednesday morning.
  It happened around 6:30 a.m. on State Route 0219, south of the Walters Mill Road overpass, in Black Township.
  According to state police, 21-year-old Vanessa L. Hyatt, of Meyersdale, Pa., was driving northbound in the left lane when she went off the rad and entered the grass median.
  Hyatt then lost control of her vehicle, crossed both northbound lanes at a high
  
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• Pittsburgh Teacher Hospitalized After Being Shoved By Student

  12-12-2018 23:11
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teacher was sent to the hospital Wednesday after being shoved by a student.
  It happened at Pittsburgh Morrow PreK-8 in Brighton Heights.
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  According to Pittsburgh Public Schools public information officer Ebony Pugh, a male student shoved a female teacher, who then bumped her head.
  The teacher was transported by ambulance to a local hospital in good condition.
  The male student is receiving disciplinary action.
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• Officials: Mother Of 5 Children Killed In Ohio Fire Remains Hospitalized, Condition Improving

  12-12-2018 23:01
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  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – A hospital official says the mother of five children killed in a fire at their Ohio home remains hospitalized, but her condition is improving.
  Spokeswoman Tina Arundel of MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland said Wednesday that the woman’s condition has been upgraded from critical to fair.
  Firefighters say the woman jumped from a second-floor window of her Youngstown home in the fire late Sunday. She was the only survivor.
  
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• Pittsburgh Human Relations Commission head on leave

  12-12-2018 23:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Megan Stanley, deputy director of the commission, confirmed Director Carlos Torres had been placed on paid leave as of Dec. 4.
  
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• Somerset Co. Couple Pleads Guilty In Death Of 10-Month-Old Daughter

  12-12-2018 22:57
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  SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) – A man and woman have pleaded guilty to charges in the death of their 10-month-old daughter in western Pennsylvania last year.
  Thirty-two-year-old Michael Wingard and 29-year-old Angalina Miller pleaded guilty Tuesday in Somerset County Court to counts of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. Both had been charged with homicide and conspiracy to commit homicide.
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  Somerset borough police said Arianna Miller w
  
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• State Rep. Frankel seeking support for bills to give cities more power over gun laws

  12-12-2018 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gun bills have typically been a heavy lift in the Republican-controlled state Legislature.
  
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• Holiday Travel: Travel From Pittsburgh To Portland For The Festival Of Lights

  12-12-2018 22:36
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — The holiday season is now in full swing, and many U.S. cities are decked out with annual festivals of lights, elaborate tree displays and Christmas markets. If you love the season’s carols in addition to evergreens and lights, Portland hosts the largest Christmas choral festival in the world.
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  The Christmas Festival of Lights at the Grotto fills the majestic fir trees of the city’s Catholic sanctuary and botanical garden with soaring li
  
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• Here Are The Top Food And Drink Events In Pittsburgh This Week

  12-12-2018 22:16
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — When it comes to food and drink, there’s plenty to do in Pittsburgh this week. From a bar crawl in your onesie to a holiday bazaar held at a local brewery, here’s how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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• Survivor's condition improves after Youngstown fire that killed five children

  12-12-2018 21:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  America “Amy” Negron Acevedo, 26, escaped the house fire Sunday night by jumping from the second floor, according to the fire department.
  
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• Police: Couple Accused Of Force Feeding Batteries To A Child

  12-12-2018 21:07
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  HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A Tennessee mother and her boyfriend are accused of force-feeding batteries to a small child.
  The child’s mother Kristina Thompson, 21, and Lucas Todd, 19, were indicted by a grand jury this week on charges of aggravated abuse, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
  Mother and boyfriend allegedly force-fed batteries to child. https://t.co/OGfzpzDgYz
  — NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) December 11, 2018Police say the Morris Chapel c
  
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• Top Daily Fantasy Players Week 15: Mahomes And Rivers Square Off

  12-12-2018 20:54
  By Steve Silverman
  Patrick Mahomes has thrown 43 touchdowns so far this season, a big reason his Kansas City Chiefs have the best record in the AFC. But even at 11-2, they can’t afford to take the foot off the gas. That’s because Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers sit a game back at 10-3. And guess who’s coming to town on Thursday?
  The matchup will likely be another high-scoring affair. The Chargers defense certainly outclasses the Chiefs defense, but they won’t b
  
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• New Mom Straps Baby To Chest While Waiting On Tables During Snowstorm

  12-12-2018 20:44
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  GREENSBORO, N.C. (CBS Local) — When a severe snowstorm hit North Carolina Sunday, a new mom took an extraordinary step to be available to wait tables at a local restaurant.
  Video of Tate Edwards, 22, working with her nearly 5-month-old daughter strapped to her chest, has gone viral.
  “She’s done it with me a couple of times, so it’s not her first rodeo,” Edwards told CBS affiliate WFMY.When the winter storm hit, the owner of M&rsquo
  
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• Police: Thieves Pose As Volunteers To Steal From Toys For Tots Drive

  12-12-2018 20:39
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  AKRON, Ohio (CBS Local) — Police in Ohio say at least three volunteers who signed up to help out this year’s Toys for Tots drive turned out to be grinches, stealing gifts meant for kids.
  Some $5,000 worth of toys were taken Monday night from the Toys for Tots storage area at the First Apostolic Faith Church in Akron. And that means some needy children may not get toys on Christmas.
  “I hope they bust hell wide open,” said Traci Higginbott
  
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• Report: Former Pirates Shortstop Jordy Mercer Signs With Detroit Tigers

  12-12-2018 20:08
  LAS VEGAS (KDKA) — Free agent and former Pirates Shortstop Jordy Mercer reportedly has signed with the Detroit Tigers.Reporter Jon Heyman reported the news from the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.“Jordy Mercer has deal with Tigers.”
  Jordy Mercer has deal with Tigers
  — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 12, 2018Jordy Mercer gets $5.25M plus 250K incentives #tigers
  Jordy Mercer gets $5.25M plus 250K incentives #tigers
  — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 12, 2018In seve
  
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• Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Student To Stand Trial

  12-12-2018 19:49
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  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A teacher in the North Hills School District accused of inappropriately touching a young student will stand trial.
  Nathan Buttenfield, 41, was in court Wednesday.
  In November, a student at Highcliff Elementary School accused Buttenfield of inappropriate behavior during gym class.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County Jail)
  Det. Kohlhepp says the elementary school student told her parents her gym teacher allegedly touched her inappropria
  
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• Spice Spat: Old Bay Sues New Bae For Trademark Infringement

  12-12-2018 19:31
  BALTIMORE (AP) – A clash of seasonings is looming in federal court, as Maryland’s Old Bay seeks to protect its trademark in a lawsuit against another spice blend, New Bae.
  The Daily Record reports Old Bay maker McCormick & Co. sued this week to stop Pittsburgh-based Primal Palate from using the “New Bae” name.
  The paleo diet-centered Primal Palate launched New Bae as an organic blend in October 2017, touting its suitability for crab legs, fries and Bloody Marys. McCor
  
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• Police Seek Help Locating Missing East Liberty Teen

  12-12-2018 19:30
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  EAST LIBERTY (KDKA) – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager from East Liberty.
  According to police, Ry’Nique Durham, 15, was last seen leaving school around 2 p.m. on Dec. 11.
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  She has a medical condition, which requires constant attention.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Missing Persons Detectives at (412) 323-7141.
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• Missing East Liberty Teen Found

  12-12-2018 19:30
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  EAST LIBERTY (KDKA) – A missing teenager from East Liberty has been found.
  According to police, Ry’Nique Durham, 15, was last seen leaving school around 2 p.m. on Dec. 11.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
  There was additional concern because she has a medical condition, which requires constant attention.
  No other information has been released at this time.
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• U By Kotex Sleek Tampons Recalled

  12-12-2018 19:16
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local) – U by Kotex Sleek tampons are being recalled, the company announced Tuesday.
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  Kimberly-Clark Corp. said only the sleek variety with regular absorbancy were covered by the recall, and no other products were impacted.
  The company said the recall is due to a “quality-related defect that could impact the performance of this product.”
  The company said that the impacted tampons were manufactured before Oct. 16, 2018. Some
  
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• Report: Steelers Fly In Two Kickers For Open Competition Wednesday

  12-12-2018 19:09
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two kickers were flown to Pittsburgh Wednesday to participate in the Steelers open competition for the position.Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reported the development Wednesday afternoon.
  “The #Steelers flew in free-agent kickers Kai Forbath and Matt McCrane for a competition today with Chris Boswell, sources say. They just gave Boswell a four-year, $19.2 million extension in August, but he has struggled and missed both FG attempts in last week’s loss.&rd
  
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• Ian Eagle: Can Dolphins Use ‘Miami Miracle’ As Launching Pad?

  12-12-2018 17:24
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  The Miami Dolphins produced one of the most memorable plays of this or any NFL season last week when Kenyan Drake took a lateral from DeVante Parker the final 52 yards to cap off a 69-yard hook and lateral touchdown to beat the Patriots. Thanks to that win, Miami is right in the thick of the AFC Wild Card picture with three games left in the season.
  As the team prepares to make the trip to Minnesota to face the Vikings this Sunday, we caught up with the man who was on the call for the
  
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• Feds drop second case against convicted killer, heroin dealer Price Montgomery

  12-12-2018 17:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Price Montgomery was recently convicted at trial of killing Tina Crawford of Manchester in 2014.
  
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• Woman Cancer Free After CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Promising Results

  12-12-2018 17:09
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  CLEVELAND, Ohio (CBS Local) — Doctors say an Ohio woman, who has battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2009, is cancer free after becoming the first patient in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
  Denise Kennan, 66, participated in a new cancer treatment in August called CAR T-cell Therapy at Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Just 30 days later, doctors say they can’t find any trace of cancer.
  “The jury’s still
  
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• Penguins Activate Matt Murray, Place Patric Hornqvist On IR

  12-12-2018 17:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins have activated starting goalie Matt Murray from injured reserve on Wednesday morning, while placing forward Patric Hornqvist on IR.
  Murray has missed the past couple of weeks with an upper-body injury.
  To make room for Murray, Pittsburgh sent netminder Tristan Jarry back to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.
  Casey DeSmith will start in net tonight for the Penguins against the Blackhawks. Pittsburgh is 1-0-1 on the current road trip.
  DeSmith is coming off o
  
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• Penguins Activate Goaltender Matt Murray From IR

  12-12-2018 17:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins have activated starting goalie Matt Murray from injured reserve on Wednesday morning.Murray has missed the past couple of weeks with an upper-body injury.To make room for Murray, Pittsburgh sent netminder Tristan Jarry back to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.
  “The #Penguins have activated Matt Murray and sent down Tristan Jarry. We’ll soon see who’s in net tonight.”
  The #Penguins have activated Matt Murray and sent down Tristan Ja
  
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• 9Lives Cat Food Recalled For Low Levels Of Thiamine

  12-12-2018 16:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Specific lots of cat food are being recalled because they may contain low levels of thiamine.
  According to the Food and Drug Administration, J.M. Smucker has issued a voluntary recall for two lots of 9Lives Protein Plus wet, canned cat food.
  The products were distributed nationwide.
  The specific lots are as follows:
  9Lives® Protein Plus® With Tuna & Chicken
  UPC Code: 7910021549, 4 pack of cans, 5.5 oz. each, Best by date: M
  
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• WATCH: Cops Respond To Noise Complaint, End Up Playing Super Smash Bros.

  12-12-2018 16:38
  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO/CBS Local) – Two Minnesota police officers have become internet sensations after dealing with a weekend noise complaint by playing video games with the young men inside.
  Jovante M. Williams posted video of the encounter to Facebook on Friday, saying: “So the neighbors called the cops on us and now we fighting them…in Smash Bros.”
  As of Wednesday, the Facebook video has been viewed more than 260,000 times. On the popular website Reddit, an image o
  
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• Domestic Dispute Prompts Standoff In Duquesne, Suspect Arrested

  12-12-2018 16:00
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  DUQUESNE (KDKA) – A man is in custody after a domestic dispute led to a standoff in Duquesne Tuesday night.
  According to police, officers were called to a home on Hillview Street for a report of a domestic dispute around 6:45 p.m.
  When officers arrived, they observed the female victim standing on the porch roof and yelling for help.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Jail)
  Police said Micah Smith, 20, attacked the woman and pushed her out of the second
  
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• ‘Sesame Street’ Muppet Becomes First To Experience Homelessness

  12-12-2018 15:33
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  By: Jacqueline Howard, CNN
  (CNN) — For the first time, a resident of “Sesame Street” is experiencing homelessness — and the hope is that her story can help sweep the clouds away for the growing number of young children in the United States without homes to call their own.
  Lily, a 7-year-old bright pink Muppet, was introduced to the world in 2011. She was originally described as being food-insecure because her family lacked consistent acc
  
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• ‘Elf’-Themed Pop-Up Bar Opening At Hotel Monaco In Pittsburgh

  12-12-2018 15:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you’re a fan of the movie “Elf,” you’ll probably want to check out a pop-up bar opening in Pittsburgh.
  But, you’ll have to act fast because the bar will only be open for two days.
  Buddy’s Bar will be opening in an event room at Hotel Monaco.
  They’ll be serving up movie-inspired cocktails such as, The Four Main Food Groups, Bye Buddy, I Hope You Find Your Day and Son of a Nutcracker.
  The bar
  
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• Munhall volunteer firefighter charged with arson told police he started fires because he was bored

  12-12-2018 14:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ryan L. Laubham, 19, of Munhall is charged with arson, criminal mischief and risking catastrophe.
  
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• Judge Removed From Sentencing Of A Sex Offender For 2nd Time

  12-12-2018 14:09
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A judge has been removed for the second time from the sentencing of a sex offender after an appeals court questioned her conduct.
  An opinion released Tuesday found Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Donna Jo McDaniel sentenced a first-time offender to a six-to-17-year term when guidelines called for a maximum of three years.
  It also noted McDaniel didn’t allow the man or his lawyer to speak at the sentencing hearing last year, and
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 12, 2018

  12-12-2018 13:52
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Waterfront Pittsburgh
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes: Christmas Cookies
  Superheroes Believe In Miracles
  Superheroes Believe In Miracles Facebook
  Art Institute’s Ai Care Program
  Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund Benefit Show
  What’s New Dr. Frank?More Information On Products Featured By Dr. Frank On Today’s Show:LG XBOOM Bluetooth Speakers
  Vail Amp By Vanguard Dynamics
  Swagtron EB7 Folding El
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Christmas Cookies

  12-12-2018 13:46
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  Rania Harris stopped by PTL to share some delicious Christmas cookie recipes!
  Chocolate Peppermint Cookies20 ounces white chocolate or almond bark
  ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  30 mint-flavored chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos
  Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, for toppingDirections:
  Bring a shallow pan of water to a simmer. Add the white chocolate to a heatproof bowl and set over the simmering water to melt. Stir in the peppermint extra
  
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• Search Expands For 3 Missing At West Virginia Mine

  12-12-2018 13:22
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  CLEAR CREEK, W.Va. (AP) – Workers are removing water and pumping fresh air into a nonoperational coal mine in West Virginia as they search for three people stuck inside.
  The state Office of Miner’s Health, Safety and Training said Tuesday that a man who emerged on his own from the underground Rock House Powellton mine provided details about the location of the three, who he said were alive.
  The state said rescue teams explored the mine overnight, bu
  
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• From modular to affordable, housing dominates Pittsburgh URA agenda

  12-12-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Garfield to be the site of two modular houses that can grow with families
  
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• Achieva names annual award after brothers killed in Tree of Life shooting

  12-12-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The annual ACHIEVA Awards for Excellence will have a new award named for Cecil, 59, and David Rosenthal, 54.
  
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• Council Votes To End Comments On Monroeville’s Facebook Page

  12-12-2018 12:47
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  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – Leaders in Monroeville are in a fight over Facebook comments, which could eventually lead to the United States Supreme Court.
  According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Monroeville Council voted unanimously to make the page “information only” and disable the comments.
  That means people will no longer be able to truly interact with the page, comment, and have discussions with each other.
  Only 1,200 p
  
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• Police: Munhall Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Arson, Claimed He Was ‘Bored’

  12-12-2018 12:29
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  MUNHALL (KDKA) – A volunteer firefighter has admitted to intentionally setting two fires in Munhall.
  According to court paperwork, 19-year-old Ryan Laubham is facing multiple charges, including aggravated arson.
  Laubham is a volunteer firefighter with Munhall Volunteer Fire Company No. 4.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Monday, police and fire officials were first alerted of suspicious activity when they responded to a house fire on Crawford Avenue.
  While officia
  
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• No more commenting on Monroeville's Facebook page, council says

  12-12-2018 05:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Council voted unanimously Tuesday to disable all comments.
  
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• FDA Warns Consumers About E-Cigarette Liquids With Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

  12-12-2018 04:31
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  (CNN) — Consumers, especially men, should not purchase or use two e-cigarette liquids that contain popular erectile dysfunction drugs, the Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
  The two HelloCig e-liquids contain tadalafil and sildenafil, the main ingredients in two of the most popular male enhancement drugs on the market, the FDA said. “These FDA-approved prescription drugs are not approved for inclusion in e-liquid products sold over the cou
  
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• Rick Santorum Says He Would Decline White House Chief Of Staff Role

  12-12-2018 04:22
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  (CNN) — Rick Santorum said Tuesday that his “answer right now would be no” if President Donald Trump were to offer him the role of White House chief of staff.
  “Look, it’s an honor even to be considered,” the former Pennsylvania Republican senator and one-time presidential hopeful told Erin Burnett on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront.” “I think it’s a great job, and I know that there are a lot of good
  
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• Seven Springs, Hidden Valley Announce Full Daily Operations

  12-12-2018 03:02
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  SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. (KDKA) – Two Laurel Highlands ski resorts announced Tuesday that they will open for daily operation this upcoming weekend.Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Hidden Valley Resort announced that they will begin daily operations starting on Dec. 14. Both ski resorts posted to social media announcing the opening.The slopes open daily for the season on Friday!SNOW REPORT: https://t.co/rw4pGi01Tx pic.twitter.com/DVOhnxsJfW
  — Seven Spring
  
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• More Than 2,500 Hats Knitted For Babies In NICU

  12-12-2018 01:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Babies in the NICU at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital received an early gift.More than 2,500 hats were knitted and donated, that includes about 1,000 from employees at Cigna.Moms who are going through a tough time appreciated the gifts.“Yeah, it was nice,” said Kara Plesniak, mother of twins.
  Laura Ritz personally knows what it’s like to have a child in the NICU.
  “I personally know what it’s like to have
  
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• Senate Republicans Appear Poised To Block The Seating Of A Newly Elected Democratic Woman From The North Hills

  12-12-2018 00:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – No one denies that Democrat Lindsey Williams won a close but hard-fought state Senate race.
  But now some Republicans are charging that she should not be seated as a state senator, saying she was not here four years ago as constitutionally required.
  Democrats charge that Republicans are trying to steal an election they just lost.
  “This is yet another Republican attempt to undo an election,” attorney Chuck Pascal, who represe
  
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• Ex-chemist in Allegheny County medical examiner's office gets prison for Xanax theft

  12-12-2018 00:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Matthew Ieraci will spend two months in federal prison after his alprazolaom theft led the ME’s office to review hundreds of cases.
  
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• Penguins Goalie Matt Murray Practices, Nears Return From Injury

  12-12-2018 00:21
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  CHICAGO (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is nearing a return from a lower-body injury that has sidelined him since mid-November.Coach Sullivan on Murray: “We would like to get him involved as soon as we can. We are playing a lot of games. We are encouraged that he is as close as he is. We’ll take each day as it comes.”
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 11, 2018
  The two-time Stanley Cup winner practiced wit
  
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