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• No ethnic intimidation charges filed in Chartiers Valley bathroom fight

  21-12-2018 23:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The school resource officer, however, did file charges of aggravated assault, harassment, disorderly conduct and a state wiretap violation. 
  
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• Charges Filed Against Student Accused Of Attacking Girl Wearing Hijab, 1 Other Student

  21-12-2018 23:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Charges have been filed against two students in connection to a fight at Chartiers Valley High School that was caught on video.
  The video shows one girl arguing with then attacking another girl, who appeared to be wearing a hijab.
  The student who attacked the other can be heard saying, “You’re lucky you’re from another language, because I will crush you, [expletive].”
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• Third Suspect Arrested In New Castle Triple Homicide

  21-12-2018 23:12
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  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — A third person has been arrested in connection to a triple homicide in New Castle.
  New Castle Police say 41-year-old Jody Hammer was arrested late Friday morning on charges of criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit robbery and hindering apprehension or prosecution.
  Ten-year-old Amariah Emery, 31-year-old Nichole Pumphrey and 30-year-old Lawrence Cannon were found dead on Oct. 16 on the first floor of Pumphrey’s home on West Nort
  
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• Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting To Kidnap Child In Downtown Pittsburgh

  21-12-2018 22:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a woman’s son in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday morning.
  The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on Penn Avenue between Tito Way and 9th Street.
  According to police, a woman told officers she and her 4-year-old son were walking along Penn Avenue when a man approached them and said the boy was his son.
  The man allegedly tried to grab the boy, and when the woman trie
  
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• Ex-secretary of tiny Jefferson Co. borough charged with stealing $300k

  21-12-2018 22:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  Since 2009, the former borough secretary issued checks to herself, her husband and her father in the total amount of $256,000.
  
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• Lawrence Co. Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Placed On Leave

  21-12-2018 22:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A priest who recently served as a pastor in Lawrence County has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of sexually abusing a minor.
  Bishop David Zubik says the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh learned of allegations made against 74-year-old Father James Downs on Thursday.
  Downs is accused of sexually abusing a minor in the early ’90s when he served as the chaplain to the former Youth Development Center in New Castl
  
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• Retired Pittsburgh priest on leave over allegation

  21-12-2018 22:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Denies accusation of sexual abuse from the early 1990s
  
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• Some Pittsburgh airport vendors overcharging, controller finds

  21-12-2018 20:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two stores have been out of compliance with the pricing policy since 2015 .
  
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• Fantasy Football Week 16: Start Baker Mayfield In Championship

  21-12-2018 20:08
  By Norm Elrod
  The Cleveland Browns have certainly come a long way this season. With seven more wins than in 2017’s win-less campaign, and two games left, the Browns could finish above .500. That would certainly be an accomplishment. And the building blocks for a possible playoff run next season are in place.
  One of those building blocks, quarterback Baker Mayfield, is already coming into in his own. Look no further than Heath Cummings at CBSSports.com’s recommendation to start Mayfie
  
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• Fire Risk Prompts Ford To Recall 410,000 F-Series Pickup Trucks

  21-12-2018 19:58
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  DETROIT (AP) – Ford is recalling more than 410,000 F-Series pickup trucks with engine block heaters in the U.S. because they can catch fire.
  The recall covers certain F-150s from the 2015 through 2019 model years, as well as the 2017 through 2019 F-250, 350, 450 and 550.
  The company says in government documents posted Friday that water and contaminants can get into the heater cable and cause corrosion. That can cause electrical shorts and possible fires.
  
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• Your Pittsburgh Holidays Links: Dec. 21, 2018

  21-12-2018 19:44
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Overly’s Country Christmas
  Holiday Tours of Clayton
  Skating With Santa, Food Drive, Warrendale on Dec. 23
  NORAD Tracks Santa
  Only In Your State: Pittsburgh Christmas Attractions
  Only In Your State: Pittsburgh Light Displays 
  
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• Bruegger’s Bagels Issues Warning After Data Breach May Have Exposed Customers’ Credit Card Info

  21-12-2018 19:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you’ve been to a Bruegger’s Bagels lately, you should check your credit card statements.
  The company says some of its customers’ credit card information was exposed after a data breach. The company has more than a dozen locations in the Pittsburgh area.
  The president of Bruegger’s Bagels sent a letter to customers warning them of this data breach. In the letter, the president warns customers that if they visi
  
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• Trademarks are slippy business, but you're still safe to use 'Yinzer,' at least for a while

  21-12-2018 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  You can still use the word “yinzer,” even on shirts — for the moment.
  
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• Judge Rules Former Elizabeth Borough Police Chief Can Remain Free On Bond Ahead Of Trial

  21-12-2018 18:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The former police chief of Elizabeth Borough was in court this morning.
  A judge ruled Timothy Butler can remain free on bond pending trial, and he does not have to be under electronic monitoring.
  Butler turned himself into police yesterday on several charges, including theft, obstruction and prohibited acts.
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  He’s accused of stealing thousands of stamp bags of heroin from the evidence room.
  According to the cr
  
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• 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors Announces Full List Of Honorees And Performers

  21-12-2018 18:31
  See below for the complete list of honoree, presenter, performer and production credits for The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT only on CBS.
  Host Remarks: Gloria Estefan
  Honoree: Reba McEntire
  Tribute Presenters/Performers: Bobby Bones (Spoken Tribute)
  Kelly Clarkson (Performing “Fancy”)
  Lady Antebellum (Performing “Is There Life Out There”/”The Greatest Man I Never Knew”)
  Mel
  
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• Westmoreland County Priest Sentenced To Prison In Child Sex Abuse Case

  21-12-2018 18:07
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A Westmoreland County priest, accused of sexually abusing a young boy, has been sentenced to prison.
  Fr. John Sweeney had previously pleaded guilty to indecent assault.
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  Today, a judge sentenced him to 11 1/2 months to 5 years in prison. He must also register as sex predator
  Sweeney told the court he was sorry for what he did and took full responsibility.Sweeney sentence to 11 1/2 to 5 years in prison. The disgraced
  
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• Female, gay correctional officer alleges harassment at Allegheny County Jail

  21-12-2018 18:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I don’t want them going to another facility where they can continue to hurt officers and hurt inmates,” officer says of some colleagues.
  
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• Donations Sought For Plum Family After House Fire

  21-12-2018 17:37
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  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) – The Plum Borough School District has put out a call to the public to help a family that is picking up the pieces after a house fire.
  The family has four young children. The district is asking for donations so the kids can still have a Christmas.
  According to the district, the children’s interests and sizes are as follows:Boy – Age 10 /wears size 18-20 Youth Large/ Shoe Size 9/ Interests: Legos and Pokemon
  Girl – Age
  
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• Meet Court Bauer, Pro Wrestling’s Young Genius

  21-12-2018 17:34
  By Chuck Carroll
  (CBSMiami/CBS Local) — The year is 2005. After years of unprecedented popularity, the pro wrestling landscape is undergoing a massive seismic shift. Two of the big three promotions have crumbled, leaving only World Wrestling Entertainment standing in their ashes.
  A barely 20-something Court Bauer finds himself embedded with top executives from lone survivor, including WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. Rubbing elbows with the biggest name in professional wrestling wasn&rs
  
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• ‘Madam Secretary’ To Air 100th Episode This Sunday

  21-12-2018 17:05
  Madam Secretary will air part one of its milestone 100th episode this Sunday, December 23rd (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/8:00-9:00 PM, PT). “Family Separation: Part 1” will see Elizabeth Adams McCord (Téa Leoni) go head to head with a U.S. governor over the state’s new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
  Outside of work, Elizabeth will also renew her wedding vows with husband Henry (Tim Daly). Tune in for part one this Sunday and catch episod
  
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• Officials allege conflict of interest in potential sale of Hill House properties

  21-12-2018 16:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  New lawsuit says the sale “must be presented to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for consideration, through its Attorney General.”
  
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• $25 million under budget? New highway bid frees up funds

  21-12-2018 16:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  The apparent low bid for building the Southern Beltway’s interchange with I-79 is well within the estimated of $150 million to $200 million.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Enjoying The Holidays!

  21-12-2018 16:14
  Check out this week's Kidsburgh Kidcast for more about waysto enjoy the holidays!
  
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• Greensburg priest sentenced to up to 5 years in prison in child sex abuse case

  21-12-2018 16:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Rev. John T. Sweeney, a Roman Catholic priest with the Diocese of Greensburg, was given the maximum allowable sentence by the judge.
  
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• Pennsylvania Jobless Rate Rises, As Pool Of Job-Seekers Grew

  21-12-2018 16:10
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose slightly in November after steadily dropping to a nearly two-decade low, as the pool of job-seekers grew and payrolls shrank.
  The state Department of Labor and Industry said Friday that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate ticked up by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.2 percent last month. It was the first month-to-month increase since mid-2016.
  The national rate is 3.7 percent.
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• Rain To Change To Snow As Official Start Of Winter Arrives

  21-12-2018 15:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Happy Friday! It’s the last day of fall/first day of winter depending on how you look at it.
  Winter officially arrives at 5:23 p.m. As if on cue, colder air will move in around then and change lingering, steady afternoon rain to snow showers from 6 p.m. through the evening.
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  We could see up to 1 inch of additional rain before the change to snow. Up to 1 inch of wet snow could fall, so watch for slick, icy spot
  
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• Warden: Inmate sets small fire at Allegheny County Jail

  21-12-2018 15:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  The blaze on Friday morning forced a number of inmates from their cells and into a gymnasium at the Allegheny County Jail.
  
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• West Mifflin Area High School students raise money for Tree of Life

  21-12-2018 14:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  A total of 1,224 cookies were handed out the morning of Dec. 12, with everyone at the high school receiving at least one cookie.
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 21, 2018

  21-12-2018 14:39
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:North Hills Community Outreach
  North Hills Genealogists
  Pittsburgh Penguins Holiday Greeting
  Animal Friends
  Rivers Casino
  
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• Holiday Miracle Needed: Penguins Fan Seeking Kidney For Father

  21-12-2018 14:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh Penguins fan is looking for a special Christmas gift for her father – a new kidney.
  Ashley Pritchard’s photo at a recent Penguins game is quickly spreading across social media.
  Pritchard is standing with her father and holding a sign that says, “Dear Santa, Please bring my dad a new kidney! Love, Ashley”Penguins fan: Seeking holiday miracle.
  We’ve found a donor before… Can we find anoth
  
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• Westmoreland DA says he won't prosecute accused priest

  21-12-2018 14:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Investigators found an alleged offense falls outside a statute of limitations in effect during the early 1990s, according to the office.
  
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• Pa. Democrats Prepare Bills To Keep Health Insurance Protections

  21-12-2018 13:49
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democrats in Pennsylvania’s state Senate say they’ll introduce legislation to continue protections in individual health insurance plans sold in the state should the Affordable Care Act be permanently blocked in the courts.
  Democrats said Thursday they’ll introduce the bills after the two-year legislative session begins Jan. 1.
  They say the bills will require individual health insurance plans sold in Pennsylvania to
  
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• FDA Issues Warning About Teething Jewelry Following Death Of 18-Month-Old Child

  21-12-2018 13:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about teething jewelry following the death of an 18-month-old child.
  According to the FDA, the child was strangled by an amber teething necklace during a nap.
  The FDA also received a report of a 7-month-old child who choked on the beads of a wooden teething bracelet.
  “We know that teething necklaces and jewelry products have become increasingly popular among parents and c
  
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• CMU buys Pittsburgh Filmmakers building in Oakland for $3.75 million

  21-12-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  CMU’s art and drama schools to expand into Oakland and the university may add sound stages to the Melwood Avenue building 
  
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• Son Charged With Starting Hempfield Twp. Fire That Killed 92-Year-Old Father

  21-12-2018 12:22
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  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police charged Douglas Novak, 40, with arson early Friday after allegedly setting fire to his family home and killing his 92-year-old father, Frank.
  Police said Frank Novak was found dead in his bedroom. Police believe his door was closed during the fire due to the flames not spreading beyond the bedroom doorway.
  Police said they responded to the house fire just after 9 p.m. Thursday and heard from a neighbor that an unknown ma
  
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• Fatal Fire In Hempfield Township Ruled An Arson, 1 Person In Custody

  21-12-2018 12:22
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  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A fire that left one person dead in Westmoreland County has been ruled as an arson.
  According to police, the fire was first reported a little after 9 p.m. on Thursday, along Courtview Drive in Hempfield Township.
  According to emergency officials, one male victim was pulled from the home and rushed to a local hospital.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office was also ca
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar 12/21/18

  21-12-2018 11:14
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• Former Pittsburgh Postmaster, Wanted For Violating Probation, Arrested In Ohio

  21-12-2018 05:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s former postmaster, who violated probation, and then failed to show for a hearing, was arrested Thursday in Ohio.
  Daniel Davis, a former postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Pittsburgh, is awaiting extradition to Allegheny County for violating his probation.
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  Davis was charged with numerous counts back in 2015 after he was arrested for seizing and emptying express mail packages, alleg
  
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• 1 Person Dead In House Fire In Hempfield Twp.

  21-12-2018 05:12
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  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — At least one person has died following a house fire in Westmoreland County Thursday night.
  The fire was first reported a little after 9 p.m. on Courtview Drive in Hempfield Township.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  According to emergency officials, one male victim was pulled from the home and rushed to a local hospital.
  The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office was also called to the scene of the fire.
  
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• 1 dead in Westmoreland County house fire

  21-12-2018 04:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The fire broke out about 9:10 p.m. at a residence in the 600 block of Courtview Drive in Hempfield. 
  
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• Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Greensburg

  21-12-2018 04:45
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — The first medical marijuana dispensary in Westmoreland County is now open for business.
  Solevo Wellness opened its doors on East Pittsburgh Street in Greensburg on Thursday.
  Up until now, some of the customers there had to drive to the Solevo Wellness center in Squirrel Hill, including a mom whose son takes the drug.
  “He has autism, high anxiety, but living five minutes away from this facility is phenomenal,” said April Kop
  
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• Parents of 7-month-old girl sue Bethel Park daycare where she may have been injured

  21-12-2018 04:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  It was unclear exactly how the girl was injured because video of the incident was deleted before investigators could review it. 
  
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• Rust Scores Twice, Penguins Beat Wild 2-1

  21-12-2018 04:10
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust scored two goals to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Thursday night.
  Rust put Pittsburgh ahead to stay when he scored his ninth of the season 8:12 into the third period. Rust has at least one goal in five of his last six games, including the game-winner one night earlier when the Penguins defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on the road.
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• Freshmen Power Pitt In Rout Of New Orleans

  21-12-2018 03:55
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt’s three freshman guards combined for 65 points in a 99-57 rout of New Orleans on Thursday night.
  Trey McGowens set a career high with 24 points, Xavier Johnson had 21 points and Au’Diese Toney set a career high with 20 points.
  The Panthers took a 26-point lead into intermission and then built upon it in the second half. An 11-0 run just past the halfway point of the second period pushed the Pitt advantage to 38 points.
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• "It's a struggle this year:" Family copes with death of mother of five

  21-12-2018 03:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  “My own child suffered from mental health issues but she had the heart of a giver,” said Ms. Snowden. “Christmas was not something I had to worry about — she did it.”
  
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• JuJu Claus: Steelers WR Gives Kids Fun Holiday Surprise

  21-12-2018 03:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is going undercover again.
  Earlier this month, he dressed up as a reporter to ask customers at Dick’s Sporting Goods who the NFL’s best receiver is, among other questions.
  Well, this time, he’s getting more into the holiday spirit.
  Smith-Schuster also recently surprised some children with the Urban Impact young organization.RELATED LINKS: JuJu Dresses Up As Steeler
  
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• Gov. Wolf Rethinking Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana

  21-12-2018 02:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf set off a storm of speculation with a tweet on legalizing recreational marijuana.
  Tweeted the governor:“More and more states are successfully implementing marijuana legalization, and we need to keep learning from their efforts. Any change would take legislation. But I think it is time for Pennsylvania to take a serious and honest look at recreational marijuana.”More and more states are successfull
  
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• Trump Administration Wants To Cut Back On Food Stamps For Able-Bodied Workers

  21-12-2018 01:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Trump administration is considering tightening work requirements for Americans on food stamps that could eliminate 750,000 Americans from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP.
  “It had become a way of life for many able-bodied working adults without dependents who had just relied on food stamps without looking for a job,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Thursday morning.
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• Butler Co. School Bus Driver Found Not Guilty In Construction Zone Crash

  21-12-2018 01:27
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  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — A Butler County school bus driver, who lost control of her bus in a construction zone, was found not guilty Thursday of careless driving.
  Sandra Boehler’s school bus went sliding down a hill as it drove through a construction zone on Route 228 in Adams Township last September. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries.
  “That lady had been driving for years and years, had never had an accident. There was no way, she was b
  
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• Officials Warn Of Prescription Drugs Impairing Driving Ability During Busy Holiday Weekend

  21-12-2018 00:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This is going to be the busiest travel weekend of the year, and today is one of the busiest days on the highways.
  Law enforcement in Pennsylvania says there are more people arrested for driving under the influence of drugs than for drinking and driving — and by a wide margin.
  Roughly 65 percent of the DUI arrests in Pennsylvania are for driving under the influence of drugs, which is nearly twice as many as drinking and driving.
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