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• Wilkinsburg woman charged with starving three children

  22-12-2018 23:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Wilkinsburg woman is being held for allegedly starving and endangering three young children.
  
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• Doctor Believes Woman Intentionally Starved 2-Year-Old Boy, Neglected 2 Other Kids

  22-12-2018 23:46
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  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — A Wilkinsburg woman is being accused of neglecting three children who were left in her care, including a 2-year-old boy who a doctor believes was intentionally starved.
  According to a criminal complaint, three children — ages 12, 9 and 2 — were taken to the Children’s Hospital emergency room by their aunt on Thursday and were seen for signs of neglect.
  Police interviewed the children’s grandfather, who said he
  
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• Police arrest tanker truck driver accused of causing 10-vehicle pileup in Churchill

  22-12-2018 23:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Paul Martin Taylor, 55, West Virginia, was charged with aggravated assault by vehicle, causing or risking a catastrophe and other offenses. 
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Driver Arrested For 2017 Multi-Vehicle Crash

  22-12-2018 22:54
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  ELKINS, W.Va. (KDKA) — A tractor-trailer driver who is facing charges in connection to a multi-vehicle crash that happened in 2017 was arrested Saturday afternoon.
  Allegheny County Police say 55-year-old Paul Martin Taylor, of Randolph, W.Va., was arrested at his family home in Elkins, W.Va., just before 2 p.m. He was taken into custody without incident by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office deputies and West Virginia State Police.
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• Butler Police Searching For Suspect After Early Morning Chase

  22-12-2018 22:01
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  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – Butler Police are looking for a man who is a suspect in a retail theft and was involved in a police chase early Saturday morning.
  It started around 2:15 a.m. on Chestnut Street in the City of Butler.
  Officers attempted to pull over a green Nissan Xterra that was believed to be connected to a recent retail theft in Butler Township.
  Police also say the vehicle had been reported stolen within the last 24 hours.
  According to police, the o
  
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• Missing Dormont Man Found Safe

  22-12-2018 20:24
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  DORMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – After the Dormont Police put out an alert for a missing 18-year old with Down syndrome on Saturday, he was found safe, according to dispatch.
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  Police had been looking for Daniel Greenlee after he went missing around 11:45 a.m. from his Dormont home.
  
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• Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He Will Play Vs. Saints On Sunday

  22-12-2018 20:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said he will play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
  Smith-Schuster, who has been listed as questionable for the game with a groin injury, did not participate in Friday’s practice session after limited participation on Thursday.
  But the second-year wideout, who leads the Steelers with 95 receptions for 1,274 yards this season, put fans worries to rest with a Twitter pos
  
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• Tankless Water Heaters, Boilers Recalled Due To ‘Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning’

  22-12-2018 19:43
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  (KDKA) – Navien is recalling 3,400 condensing tankless water heaters and combination boilers because of a “risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Saturday.
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  The recall involves model numbers NPE-180A, NPE-180S and NCB-180E. The recalled water heaters and combination boilers were manufactured between July 9- Oct. 14, 2018.“Consumers should immedi
  
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• Pennsylvania Family Awarded Best Outdoor Christmas Display In World

  22-12-2018 18:59
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  BERNVILLE, Pa. (CBS Local) — One Pennsylvania family truly gets into the holiday spirit every year and they are globally recognized for it.
  The Koziar family in Bernville, Pennsylvania, has been decorating their property since 1948.
  The family’s Christmas village boasts more than 1 million lights and has been awarded the best outdoor Christmas display in the world.
  The winter wonderland is open to the public for about two months around the holidays.
  
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• Flood advisory extended for Ohio River as water level climbs

  22-12-2018 18:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The advisory will remain in effect until 5 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Homestead Man, Volunteers Give Away Boxes Of Food To Needy

  22-12-2018 18:26
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  HOMESTEAD, Pa. (KDKA) — A Homestead man got into the holiday spirit on Saturday.
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  Joe McCain was at the Park Place AME Church on 19th Avenue in Homestead feeding the needy thanks to donations.
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  This is McCain’s sixth year giving away food boxes to those in need. He was able to distribute 2,800 to 3,000 boxes that will give a family of four something to eat for five to seven days.
  
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• 'We deal with this every day': Muslim group differs with police over Chartiers Valley fight

  22-12-2018 17:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling on state and federal law enforcement to investigate a possible bias motive.
   
  
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• Fire ruins Main Street house in Aliquippa

  22-12-2018 17:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  Firefighters responded about 3:50 a.m. Saturday to the residence at 1321 Main St., Aliquippa city fire Capt. Joe Trone said.
  
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• Police: Ligonier Police Officer Injured After Intoxicated Man Breaks Into Home

  22-12-2018 17:20
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  LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) – The Ligonier Police Department says an officer was injured when an intoxicated man broke into his house early Saturday morning.
  According to police, an off-duty officer allegedly found 36-year-old Brad Steffey, of Laughlintown, Pa., trying to burglarize his home around 3:45 a.m.
  The officer tried to subdue Steffey, who was allegedly intoxicated, but Steffey and the officer then got into a physical fight.
  Police say the officer was i
  
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• Ligonier Man Arrested For Allegedly Breaking In To Off-Duty Cop’s House

  22-12-2018 17:20
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  LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) – The Ligonier Police Department arrested a man for allegedly attempting to burglarize the home of an off-duty Ligonier borough police officer early Saturday morning.
  According to the police, at around 3:34 a.m., Brad Steffey tried to break into the off-duty officer’s home. After a fight took place, the officer was injured and the intoxicated Steffey fled. He was later apprehended a short distance away.
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• Two Fires In Two Days At Same Aliquippa Home

  22-12-2018 16:31
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  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – It was either a case of extremely bad luck or a tragic coincidence after two fires in two days at the same house in Aliquippa, Pa.
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  The second blaze started around 4 a.m. on Saturday morning at a house on South Main Street, spreading from the first to the second floor.Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA
  The family was already out of the house because of a fire in the kitchen on Friday.
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• Aliquippa Family Loses Everything After Home Catches Fire Twice

  22-12-2018 16:31
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  ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) – The city of Aliquippa is rallying behind a family who lost everything after their home was badly damaged by two separate fires in two days.
  The first fire started Friday in the kitchen of a home on Main Street near Burton Street.
  That fire was contained, but the family couldn’t stay there and was sent to a motel overnight.
  Around 4 a.m. Saturday, a fire of suspicious origin destroyed the interior of the home and all of its co
  
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• Stanton Heights man jailed after reported kidnapping attempt

  22-12-2018 16:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Good Samaritan intervened when a woman screamed for help, Pittsburgh police said.
  
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• Police: Two people hurt when car goes over hillside in Mount Washington

  22-12-2018 15:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  It appears a driver on Grandview Avenue failed to make a right turn onto Wyoming Street, Pittsburgh police said.
  
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• Signed Crosby Painting Up For Auction To Benefit Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund

  22-12-2018 15:37
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you are still looking for that perfect Christmas present, there is a unique item up for auction on eBay.
  The item is a signed acrylic canvas painting of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby.
  Photo Courtesy of Larry Klukaszewski’s Facebook page.
  The money raised from the auction will benefit the Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund.
  Brian Shaw was an officer with the New Kensington Police Department. He was shot
  
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• The week's best reads: Patchwork policing, 'Hershey, quit being jagoffs,' and more

  22-12-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Patchwork policing in Allegheny County. 'Hershey, quit being jagoffs.' Betting against the Steelers.
  
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• East Busway traffic resumes after landslide

  22-12-2018 14:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  A closure had been in effect between the 26th Street ramp and Grant Street, Downtown, according to the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
  
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• Port Authority Opens East Busway After Closure Due To Landslide

  22-12-2018 13:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Port Authority reopened the East Busway after it was shut down earlier on Saturday morning because of a landslide.
  The busway was closed between the 26th Street ramp and Grant Street.
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  According to the Port Authority, crews are still working to clean up debris on the outbound side and buses are back to their regular routes with the assistance from traffic control personnel.
  During the closure, buses were being det
  
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• Two Injured After Car Goes Over Hillside In Mount Washington

  22-12-2018 13:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two people were injured when their car went over a hillside just before midnight on Friday.
  The accident happened off Grandview Avenue in Mount Washington.
  The two people were rescued from the car and taken to the hospital. Their current conditions are unknown as of Saturday morning.
  
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• Jennie-O Recalls Raw Ground Turkey Products

  22-12-2018 11:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another recall for ground turkey, following a Salmonella outbreak.
  Jennie-O is recalling more than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products that could be contaminated.
  The affected products are marked with the establishment number “P-579”.
  It comes as the CDC reports 52 new cases of illness linked to an outbreak strain of Salmonella in various turkey products that includes live turkeys and raw turkey pet
  
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• Craving Chicken Wings? Here Are Pittsburgh’s Top 5 Options

  22-12-2018 06:34
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking to sample the best chicken wings around town?
  Chick’n Bubbly. | Photo: Marie H./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top chicken wing outlets in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
  1. Bigham Tavern
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  First up is Mount Washington’s Bigham Tavern, situated at 321 Bigham St. With four stars out of 251 reviews on Yelp, the pub a
  
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• Cat Dies In New Castle Apartment Fire

  22-12-2018 05:50
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  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — A cat died in an apartment fire in New Castle late Friday night.
  It happened around 10 p.m. at the Vista South Apartments on South Mercer Street near East Reynolds Street.
  According to fire officials, a woman in a third-floor apartment left grease on the stove. The grease caught fire and the flames spread to the apartment.
  A neighbor heard the woman scream and ran to open the door to the apartment. The neighbor’s cat then ran int
  
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• Alabama Uses 24-0 Run To Beat Penn State 73-64

  22-12-2018 05:24
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  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Donta Hall had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and paced by a huge first-half run and Alabama pulled out a 73-64 victory over Penn State on Friday night.
  John Petty had 13 points and five rebounds, and Tevin Mack totaled 11 points and four rebounds for the Crimson Tide (8-3), who have won three straight.
  Thanks in part to five early 3-pointers, Penn State (6-6) took a commanding 23-9 lead, only to see Alabama counter with its best run o
  
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• Robert Morris Falls To Louisville 73-59

  22-12-2018 04:50
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  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Jordan Nwora scored seven of his 19 points during a decisive 20-2 spurt to lead Louisville to a 73-59 victory over Robert Morris on Friday night.
  Nwora was 7-of-12 shooting and added 13 rebounds for his third double-double in the last four games for the Cardinals (9-3). Steven Enoch added 16 points and Dwayne Sutton had 14.
  Early on, the Colonials (4-8) seemed prime to mount a big upset over their Atlantic Coast Conference hosts. At
  
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• West Carson Street Reopens After Crews Clear Downed Trees

  22-12-2018 03:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — West Carson Street has reopened after crews cleared downed trees from the road.
  Allegheny County officials said around 9:20 p.m. that trees were down on the road at West Carson Street and the West End Bridge.
  The Department of Public Works sent crews to the scene to clear them.
  West Carson Street closed in both directions for a brief period of time. The road was reopened by 10 p.m.
  
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• Downed Trees Shut Down West Carson Street

  22-12-2018 03:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Downed trees have forced the closure of West Carson Street.
  Allegheny County officials said around 9:20 p.m. that trees were down on the road at West Carson Street and the West End Bridge.
  The Department of Public Works sent crews to the scene to clear them.
  West Carson Street is closed in both directions until further notice.
  
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• Pittsburgh International Airport On Track For Highest Passenger Traffic Since 2007

  22-12-2018 03:32
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday’s rainy weather didn’t seem to slow down anyone on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
  Pittsburgh International Airport was buzzing all day as people made their way home for the holidays.
  AAA estimates upwards of 112 million people will fly, drive or hit the rails. That’s the highest figure on record in the 17 years AAA has been tracking holiday travel.
  Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airp
  
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• New charges filed in New Castle triple homicide

  22-12-2018 03:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jody Hammer, 41, who had already been charged with obstruction of justice in relation to the case, now faces homicide charges. 
  
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• GM Plant Closure Sparks Ripple Effect For Other Ohio Companies

  22-12-2018 02:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — General Motors’ decision to close plants is having a ripple effect on other companies, particularly those in Youngstown, Ohio, near the Lordstown plant.
  It’s a bad sign as the GM supply chain starts to shut down.
  Local companies feed parts and supplies, everything from front-end assemblies to seats.
  Comprehensive Logistics in Youngstown takes those parts to the assembly line, and it’s closing permanently.
  “Their
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Become Santa’s Helpers To Deliver Toys Across City

  22-12-2018 02:11
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Police Zone Two Substation in Downtown Pittsburgh looked more like Santa’s workshop Friday morning.
  It was packed with stuffed animals, dolls, games, bicycles and more, as Pittsburgh’s men and women in blue took over for the North Pole’s man in red.
  Since Santa is already busy loading up his sleigh, they instead loaded up their police cruisers to deliver 6,000 presents to children and families across th
  
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• Light Of Life Gives Away Winter Clothes, Delivers Meals For Christmas Banquet

  22-12-2018 02:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For more than 65 years, the Light Of Life Rescue Mission on the North Side has been helping those in need, often with a meal or a place to stay.
  But Friday, it was about more than a meal.
  There was something special in the air.
  “What we try to do every single day is embody who Jesus is and show that to the people who come through our doors with love and kindness and dignity and respect and meeting people where they are. So days l
  
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• Steelers Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Questionable For Sunday

  22-12-2018 01:43
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s been an uneven rookie season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington, but he may be needed for a bigger role nonetheless.
  JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh’s leading receiver, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at New Orleans, and if he can’t play, the Steelers expect Washington to help fill the void.
  Smith-Schuster, who has 95 receptions for 1,274 yards, left Thursday’s practice w
  
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• Ohio Clothing Company Seeks To Trademark ‘Yinzer’ For T-Shirts

  22-12-2018 01:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Once a put-down, it’s now a term of affection — even pride.
  To be called a “yinzer” means you’re not some high-tech, yuppie gentrifier, but a real Pittsburgher.
  “It shows that you’re really from Pittsburgh and you know who you are.” Brandon Grbach, owner of Steel City Clothing, said.
  Steel City Clothing sells locally produced sweatshirts and tees celebrating Pittsburgh’s identity, i
  
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• Slick Spots Possible For Holiday Travel As Rain Mixes With Snow

  22-12-2018 01:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A cold front passed through the area this afternoon, causing temperatures to start slipping.
  As moisture continues to lift into that colder air, we’re going to see this rain mix with snow, then change over to scattered snow showers.
  Accumulations are not going to be much to write home about, however, some slick spots will be possible in the local ridges.
  It could get a little nasty in the highest ridges Friday night, so if you ar
  
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• 1 Hospitalized After Crash Involving Vehicle, Pedestrian In Robinson Twp.

  22-12-2018 00:51
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person has been hospitalized after a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Robinson Township.
  It happened around 6:20 p.m. at Park Manor Boulevard and Robinson Centre Drive near the Mall at Robinson.
  Emergency dispatchers say police are still on the scene investigating and traffic in the area is backed up.
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• Arrest Warrants Issued For 4 In W.Va. Mine Rescue Case

  22-12-2018 00:37
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  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A sheriff’s office in West Virginia has obtained arrest warrants for four people who entered a coal mine, resulting in three of them being trapped.
  The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it was seeking to arrest Eddie Williams Jr. on charges of entering without breaking, providing false information to police and felony conspiracy, news outlets report. The office said Friday it had arrest warrants f
  
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• TSA Stops Traveler With Loaded Gun In Carry-On At Pittsburgh International Airport

  22-12-2018 00:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man traveling through Pittsburgh International Airport with a loaded gun in his carry-on received a citation from police Wednesday.
  The TSA says the Mississippi man is a contractor who works for a firm in West Virginia and had a ticket for a flight home.
  At a checkpoint, TSA officers found a .45 caliber handgun in his carry-on bag. The TSA says the gun was loaded with 13 bullets, including one in the chamber.
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• 'One day at a time': Good Samaritan surprises grieving Peters siblings with holiday gifts

  22-12-2018 00:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  The brother and sister lost their parents in a murder-suicide at the family home in Peters in September. 
  
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• Kids Mistakenly Admitted To Pre-K Program Now Being Kicked Out

  22-12-2018 00:04
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  KITTANNING (KDKA) — Several children who were mistakenly admitted to an Armstrong County pre-K program are now being kicked out.
  Nick McGaughey says his 4-year-old son has enjoyed his first few months of pre-school at South Buffalo Elementary in Freeport, but suddenly, McGaughey has to explain to his son that he’s not going back.
  “He’s made relationships with the teachers. He’s made progress in school. How do you explain to a 4-yea
  
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