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• Diocese sued again over alleged abuse

  17-12-2018 23:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  A new lawsuit names former priest William Yockey, alleging abuse during his assignment in Monroeville in 1980s.
  
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• Vanessa German caps busy 2018 with $200,000 national art prize

  17-12-2018 23:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Homewood-based visual and performance artist Vanessa German is the recipient of the Don Tyson Prize, a $200,000 grant awarded on Monday.
   
  
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• Caught On Video: Student Accused Of Attacking Girl Wearing Hijab In School Bathroom, ‘I Will Crush You’

  17-12-2018 23:18
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Officials at the Chartiers Valley School District are investigating an alleged fight between two students in a high school bathroom.
  Authorities say a girl is accused of attacking another girl, who appeared to be wearing a hijab, and now charges may be filed.
  The alleged fight was caught on video, which has now been seen by thousands on social media.
  The video shows one of the girls first arguing with and then allegedly attacking a sma
  
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• County council members to introduce a county civilian police review bill

  17-12-2018 23:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  A police review board would initially only cover the Allegheny County police, but other departments could opt in.
  
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• Judge to weigh bar on death penalty in Wilkinsburg mass shooting

  17-12-2018 22:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The attorneys for Robert Thomas and Cheron Shelton believe the DA’s office should be prohibited from seeking execution if their clients are convicted of first-degree murder.
  
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• Adorably Ugly! Magee-Womens Hospital Newborns Get Ugly Christmas Sweaters

  17-12-2018 22:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The newborns and their families at Magee-Womens Hospital spent the day getting into the holiday spirit.
  The nurses dressed up all the newborn babies for an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on Monday. But how can the sweaters be ugly on these adorable babies?
  (Photos Provided by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital)
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  Each sweater was knitted by a nurse who works at the hospital.
  “I tried to make ug
  
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• Fired meteorologist Jeff Verszyla: KDKA said it was 'going in another direction'

  17-12-2018 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  The weatherman is appreciative of all the well-wishers and looking ahead to the holidays with his family.
  
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• You can now check out laptops for up to three weeks — for free — at any Carnegie Library

  17-12-2018 21:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Library members can check out laptops and hotspots for periods of either seven days or 21 days.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police To Conduct ShotSpotter Tests In Several Neighborhoods

  17-12-2018 20:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have announced they will be conducting live-fire tests of the ShotSpotter system in several neighborhoods.
  According to police, the tests will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the following neighborhoods:
  Bedford Dwellings, Beltzhoover, Hazelwood, Homewood, Marshall-Shadeland, Perry, West End and Upper Hill.
  As part of the test, police will fire a series of shots at a bullet trap from close range. Police have s
  
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• Nearby Gunfire Prompts Lockdown At Butler Area School District

  17-12-2018 20:16
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  BUTLER, Pa. (AP) – Three schools in Butler County were briefly placed on a perimeter lockdown after police say a suspect fired a gun several times less than a mile away.
  Butler Township Police Chief John Hays said his agency contacted Butler Area School District Monday morning about the incident, prompting the lockdown of the high school, intermediate school and vocational-technical school.
  Hays says a suspect in what he’s describing as a domestic s
  
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• Four Jesuits who served in Pittsburgh accused

  17-12-2018 20:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Maryland province releases names of those accused, including some who had assignments at Pittsburgh school, parishes
  
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• Flyers Fire Head Coach Dave Hakstol

  17-12-2018 19:40
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  PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) — After nearly 24 hours of rumors, the Philadelphia Flyers have confirmed the firing of head coach Dave Hakstol.The announcement was made Monday afternoon.“Confirming the #Flyers have officially fired coach Dave Hakstol.”
  Confirming the #Flyers have officially fired coach Dave Hakstol.
  — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 17, 2018Sunday, NBC Sports Network broke the news that Dave Hakstol had been let go and
  
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• Holiday Sports Viewing Guide: Best Games, Where To Watch, How To Watch

  17-12-2018 19:22
  Ryan Mayer
  It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least, that’s how the saying goes. But, we all know that at times the holidays can be overwhelming between shopping, baking, getting together with family, and all other holiday traditions. Sometimes, you need a moment all to yourself and this time of the year the sports world has you covered.
  There’s something for every sports fan in your life. College football? Bowl season. NBA? How about a Christmas Day slate chock full
  
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• Pirates Officially Sign Pitcher Jordan Lyles

  17-12-2018 19:18
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially signed pitcher Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal.The team announced the signing Monday afternoon.“OFFICIAL: Pirates sign free agent RHP Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal for the 2019 season.”
  OFFICIAL: Pirates sign free agent RHP Jordan Lyles (@JordanLyles24) to a one-year deal for the 2019 season.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/LooxYZLO2E
  — Pirates (@Pirates) December 17, 2018Lyles has
  
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• Pitt Basketball Sells Out Game Against Duke

  17-12-2018 18:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you are looking for basketball tickets to see the Pitt Panthers take on Duke in January, you might be out of luck.
  The school announced that the game is officially sold out through the athletic department. This is the first official sellout since the 2016 season.
  To accommodate the demand for tickets to that game at the Petersen Events Center on January 22nd, the athletic department is set to release 200 additional standing room onl
  
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• Fraudster to spend nearly a decade in prison for series of schemes

  17-12-2018 18:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Quinyahta Rochelle, 32, of Turtle Creek, was sentenced to 116 months in federal prison for several crimes.
  
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• Fraudster to spend decade in prison for schemes including hacking celebrities

  17-12-2018 18:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Quinyahta Rochelle, 32, of Turtle Creek, was sentenced to 116 months in federal prison for several crimes.
  
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• Rain Expected To Return To Western Pa. Later This Week

  17-12-2018 18:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A somewhat grey start to the work week, but temperatures are right on target with seasonable norms this time of year with highs in the upper-30s.
  Dry weather will stick around through Thursday with a chance of a snow flurry/shower north in the lake effect snow areas tonight and in high elevations of the Laurels/Ridges.
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  Temperatures surge into the 40s Wednesday with sunshine and will be even warmer Thursday and Frid
  
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• Port Authority begins two months of work at Wood Street T station

  17-12-2018 18:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Sixth Avenue entrance to the Port Authority’s Wood Street T station is closed for a month, followed by the Wood Street entrance. 
  
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• Leechburg Warily Awaits Release Of Police Chief After Guilty Plea In Underage Solicitation Case

  17-12-2018 17:24
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  LEECHBURG, Pa. (AP) – Leechburg is preparing for the release from prison of its suspended police chief, who pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from what he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
  Some residents in Leechburg are uneasy about suspended Chief Michael Diebold‘s release next month.
  Diebold was arrested in January in a law enforcement sting. He pleaded guilty and was served nine months, the time he spent in jail awaiting trial.
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• Steelers Kicker Chris Boswell Deletes Twitter Account

  17-12-2018 17:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following a big 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday, highly criticized kicker Chris Boswell took to Twitter…to deactivate his account.
  The 27-year-old has been in a negative spotlight because of his kicking woes throughout the season after signing a 5-year deal worth nearly $20 million. He has the worst kicking percentage out of all active kickers on rosters in 2018.
  Even though Boswell kicked a 48-yard field goal to ensure Pi
  
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• China Max at Robinson mall draws consumer alert

  17-12-2018 17:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some of the problems included foods held at unsafe temperatures, inadequate sanitization and bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  
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• NFL Team Grades Week 15: Chargers, Bears Get Top Marks After Wins Over Division Rivals

  17-12-2018 16:43
  By Steve Silverman
  (WBBM-TV/CBS Local) The Chicago Bears are NFC North champions for the first time since 2010. After years of sitting in the cellar, they have built a dominant defense and an opportunistic offense. Rookie head coach Matt Nagy has built a team that has a chance to make a lot of noise in the postseason.
  Thursday Night Game
  Los Angeles Chargers: A-. The Chargers found themselves down by 14 points late in the fourth quarter, but there was no quit in the Philip Rivers-led offense or
  
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• Older couple not about to quit learning, traveling as nation's busiest Road Scholars

  17-12-2018 16:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Indiana, Pa., retirees tout the benefits of national nonprofit program that gives adults real experiences instead of touristy sites.
  
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• ‘You’re Welcome’: Officer Posts Message To Teen Stopped For Speeding At 100 MPH

  17-12-2018 16:15
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  NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio (KDKA/AP) – A police officer in a Cleveland suburb posted a message on social media after ticketing an 18-year-old for driving 100 mph in a 65 mph zone.
  The officer wrote on Facebook Sunday that he didn’t feel bad about writing the ticket because the teen needs to slow down before causing a fatal crash.
  “You’re welcome. I’d like to believe that you were minutes away from creating an unspeakable Christmas trag
  
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• After Being Bullied, Boy Named Trump Gets Courage Medal

  17-12-2018 16:15
  CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) – An anti-bullying organization is offering some encouragement to a middle-school student who has been teased because his last name is Trump.
  The News Journal reports that Pennsylvania-based national nonprofit Teach Anti Bullying awarded Joshua Trump the Teach Anti Bullying Medal of Courage at a ceremony in his Delaware home Saturday.
  Brandywine School District officials have said Joshua’s parents raised concerns about their son’s safety with staff at Talley
  
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• Police: Criminal charges pending in altercation at Chartiers Valley High School where student wearing hijab was attacked

  17-12-2018 15:51 via post-gazette.com
  
   A minute-long video shows a girl trying to avoid being punched. She’s wearing what appears to be a hijab.
  
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• Police: Criminal charges pending in altercation at Chartiers Valley High School

  17-12-2018 15:51 via post-gazette.com
  
   A minute-long video shows a girl trying to avoid being punched. She’s wearing what appears to be a hijab.
  
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• Leadership is changing at the R.K. Mellon Foundation but the always-silent philanthropy won't talk about it

  17-12-2018 15:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Observers say the foundation has been quiet about its accomplishments since its founding by an heir to the Mellon Bank fortune.
  
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• Don’t Click That! Netflix Phishing Scam Resurfaces In Time For Holidays

  17-12-2018 15:12
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Netflix users should be aware of an email phishing scam that has been circulating the internet for the past few days.
  The scam concerns an official-looking email that claims there is an issue with your “billing information.” The email asks users to login and “update your payment details.”
  There is a link called “Login Now” that, if clicked, will take you to a fake page that asks you to enter account
  
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• Your Pittsburgh Links: Dec. 17, 2018

  17-12-2018 15:05
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Commonwealth Press
  Heinz History Center
  PG&H
  Jameson Taillon
  The Brookline Connection
  Pittsburgh Brewery Tours
  Luseal Dog
  Theo Bonaparte
  Nelly’s Nose
  Naara The Husky
  Brusselsprout The Persian
  Carmi Soul Food
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 17, 2018

  17-12-2018 14:11
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Lee Terbosic
  Izzazu Salon, Spa & Serata
  Dr. Mike Hutchinson At Animal General
  Great Pyrenees Club Of Western Pennsylvania
  Your Pittsburgh
  
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• Family devotion is the main ingredient in Angelo's secret sauce

  17-12-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pete Dzimiera leaves his Pittsburgh executive job for home in Monongahela on weekends to make bread and help the family restaurant.
  
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• Mudslide Closes Powers Run Road In O’Hara Township

  17-12-2018 13:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A busy road in Allegheny County is closed due to a mudslide.
  According to officials at the scene, Powers Run Road is closed between Freeport Road and Camberwell Drive in O’Hara Township.
  (Photo Credit: Scott Danka/KDKA)
  Crews are were on scene Monday morning assessing the situation.
  It is unclear how long the road will be closed.
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Landslide causes road closure in O'Hara

  17-12-2018 13:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  The closure affects Powers Run Road near Route 28 in O’Hara. The landslide was reported early Monday.
  
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• Woman Knocked Unconscious In North Side Bar Fight, 1 Arrested

  17-12-2018 13:06
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  NORTH SIDE (KDKA) – A huge bar fight after the Steelers game sent one person to jail and knocked a woman unconscious.
  Police say the fight happened at McFadden’s around 9 p.m. on Sunday.
  Officers arrested 28-year-old Ryan Brophy. He allegedly started fighting with police officers and medics.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A male officer said Brophy stuck his hand out, grabbed him by his throat and choked him with one hand.
  The officer said Brophy kept trying
  
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• Obituary: Ann Mary Sunseri / Matriarch of Strip District Italian food market

  17-12-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  She was the driving force behind a Strip District institution who treated everyone like family. 
  
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• Walkabout: Riding the 54D, a world in a whirl

  17-12-2018 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  I’m over the 500 bus. My new bus friend, the 54, transports me now.
  
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• Lettuce Sold At Giant Eagle Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

  17-12-2018 12:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Giant Eagle is recalling a specific brand of lettuce due to the potential for E. coli contamination.
  According to a press release, Adam Bros. Farming’s red and green leaf lettuce is being recalled. The products could be found in the green cases in the produce departments of Giant Eagle and Market District locations.
  The affected products were sold from Dec. 3 through Dec. 14.
  Consumers are being urged to check red lettuce for cod
  
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• Visitation To Be Held For Fallen Export Soldier

  17-12-2018 12:20
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  EXPORT (KDKA) – Mourners will have a chance to pay their respects today to a soldier from western Pennsylvania who was recently killed in Afghanistan.
  Visitation for Staff Sgt. Jason McClary will be held at Cornerstone Ministries in Export from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  The 24-year-old Export native was one of four servicemen killed when a roadside bomb exploded in Afghanistan late last month.
  Photo Credit: U.S. Army
  He was flown to a military
  
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• New director takes over leadership at Literacy Pittsburgh

  17-12-2018 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Carey Harris previously served as the executive director of Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.
  
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• Details about Elizabeth Borough police chief's leave are sparse

  17-12-2018 11:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Owners in the downtown Elizabeth Borough shopping district say it’s business as usual as they await news of Chief Tim Butler.
  
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• Giant Eagle announces recall of certain red and green leaf lettuce

  17-12-2018 01:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The supermarket chain reports no illnesses, but concerns about potential E. coli contamination exist for certain red and green leaf lettuce.
  
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• Missing Kansas City Woman May Be In Pittsburgh

  17-12-2018 01:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A missing Kansas City woman that could be in danger is expected to be in Pennsylvania.
  Officials from the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to KDKA that 32-year-old Lauren Johnson went missing on Dec. 8 and could possibly be in Pa.According to Kansas Missing and Unsolved, it is believed that Johnson could be endangered and on her way to Pa. with Erik Black.
  The 32-year-old female is 5-foot 7-inches tall and weighs approximately 1
  
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• Missing Kansas City Woman Found Safe

  17-12-2018 01:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A missing Kansas City woman that could be in danger has been found.
  Officials from the Kansas City Police Department confirmed to KDKA that 32-year-old Lauren Johnson went missing on Dec. 8 and could possibly be in Pennsylvania.
  On Monday, officials announced that Johnson had been found safe.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Steelers Beat Patriots 17-10, First Time Since 2011

  17-12-2018 01:35
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  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New England Patriots for the first time since 2011.
  Rookie running back Jaylen Samuels, making his second start in place of injured James Conner, ran for a career-high 142 yards and made a critical third-down reception in the fourth quarter as Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak by holding off the New England 17-10 on Sunday.
  RELATED STORIES:Patriots WR To Wear Cleats Honoring Tree Of Life
  
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• Munhall Fire Damages Local Businesses

  17-12-2018 00:53
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  MUNHALL (KDKA) – A Saturday night fire caused major damage to four business in a small shopping plaza in Munhall.A fire that started in the Mirror Image salon spread to three other stores.“It’s bad especially for this time of year,” said Tamara Marshall, owner of Mirror Image salon. “This is our busy season and for the people that have been coming to us for years.”
  Investigators believe the fire started in the hair salon poss
  
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• American Parents Are Spending Billions On Their Adult Children

  17-12-2018 00:11
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  (CBS NEWS) – From Ashton Kutcher to Bill Gates, there’s a growing list of notable figures who say they will not be leaving an inheritance for their children. For the average American, there might not be much to leave behind when faced with the choice between supporting adult children or saving for retirement.Parents are choosing to cover the costs of groceries, rent and cellphone bills for their adult kids.A recent study from Merrill Lynch found tha
  
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