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• Uniontown woman charged in fatal stabbing at Fayette County hotel

  25-12-2018 23:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dominique Jones The incident occurred about 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in South Union. 
  
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• Police investigate fatal stabbing at Fayette County hotel

  25-12-2018 23:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in South Union. 
  
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• Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Baby Tamandua

  25-12-2018 22:44
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  CINCINNATI (KDKA/AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed a baby tamandua.
  Zoo officials announced on Christmas Eve that the pup was born to first-time mother Isla on Dec. 20. They say the baby tamandua needs to develop and won’t make its public debut for another couple months.
  The tamandua is a type of anteater, smaller than its more well-known relative. Experts say the long-snouted mammals can eat up to 9,000 ants in a day.Interpretive Animal Keeper
  
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• Pets Get Delivered To Their Forever Home On Christmas Day

  25-12-2018 22:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the eighth straight year, pets got to meet their new family on Christmas Day.
  The Humane Animal Rescue team was at it again, this time with CEO Dan Rossi, who with pets in tote, played his role as Santa Clause.It all began at 9:30 a.m. when Rossi, staff and volunteers assembled at the Humane Animal Rescue East Shelter location on Hamilton Avenue in Homewood. The team departed shortly thereafter to make their deliveries of puppies, kittens and a bonded pair of cats t
  
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• Council veteran Darlene Harris faces former Casey aide

  25-12-2018 22:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chris Rosselot said he isn't running "anti-Darlene," but said Mrs. Harris' "lack of collaboration" has kept resources away.
  
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• Fayette Co. Hotel Stabbing On Christmas Day

  25-12-2018 21:57
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  SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are on the scene of a fatal stabbing at a hotel in Fayette County.State police responded to the Holiday Inn Express off of Route 40 in South Union Township at approximately 2 p.m.State Police Uniontown are on scene at Holiday Inn Express South Union Township Fayette County for a fatal stabbing.The investigation is ongoing.There is no threat to the public. The actor is in custody. Further details to f
  
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• 1 Person Killed In Fatal Christmas Stabbing At A Fayette Co. Hotel

  25-12-2018 21:57
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  SOUTH UNION TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are on the scene of a fatal stabbing at a hotel in Fayette County.State police responded to the Holiday Inn Express off of Route 40 in South Union Township at approximately 2 p.m.
  KDKA has learned that one person was killed in the attack.
  State Police Uniontown are on scene at Holiday Inn Express South Union Township Fayette County for a fatal stabbing.The investigation is ongoing.There is no threat
  
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• Trump Offers Holiday Greetings To US Troops

  25-12-2018 21:21
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  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday wished U.S. troops stationed around the country and the globe a merry Christmas.
  “I know it’s a great sacrifice for you to be away from your families, but I want you to know that every American family is eternally grateful to you, and we’re holding you close in our hearts, thoughts and prayers,” Trump said. “We love what you do and love your work. Amazing people.”
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• Trump Asks 7-Year-Old, ‘Are You Still A Believer In Santa?’

  25-12-2018 20:24
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  (CNN) — At what age do children wonder whether Santa really exists?
  President Donald Trump would like to know.
  In a Christmas Eve call, Trump asked a 7-year-old named Coleman whether the child still believes in Santa Claus.
  “Are you still a believer in Santa? Because at 7, it’s marginal, right?” Trump asked Coleman.
  Coleman’s response, though inaudible to the press, left Trump with a chuckle and a smile.
  The call came around 6:30 p
  
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• Mega Millions Christmas Jackpot Tops $320 Million, Powerball Hits $294 Million

  25-12-2018 20:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are now worth a total of more than $600 million, making the perfect Christmas gif.t
  The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $321 million with an estimated cash option of $193.7 million. The Christmas evening drawing could yield the perfect gift for a lucky player.
  Make this the best Christmas ever with $321,000,000 in tonight's #MegaMillions!! Get your tickets: https://t.co/iWLjgKEVlo #GoodNewsTu
  
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• Kennywood’s ‘Holiday Lights’ Named One Of The Best In The Country

  25-12-2018 19:42
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Kennywood Park’s “Holiday Lights” display was named one of the top holiday events in the country.
  USA Today 10 Best released a list of the top theme park holiday events in the country and Kennywood Park ranked at number seven.From our Kennywood family to yours, wishing you a Happy Christmas! pic.twitter.com/6mNhvlHLhA
  — Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) December 25, 2018
  The holiday light display is home to Pen
  
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• Kennywood’s ‘Holiday Lights’ Name One Of The Best In The Country

  25-12-2018 19:42
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – Kennywood Park’s “Holiday Lights” display was named one of the top holiday events in the country.
  USA Today 10 Best released a list of the top theme park holiday events in the country and Kennywood Park ranked at number seven.From our Kennywood family to yours, wishing you a Happy Christmas! pic.twitter.com/6mNhvlHLhA
  — Kennywood Park (@Kenny_Kangaroo) December 25, 2018
  The holiday light display is home to Pen
  
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• New Law Enables Police, Firefighters To Break Into Cars To Save Dogs And Cats

  25-12-2018 19:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A recently passed law will now allow police officers and firefighters in Pennsylvania to break into hot or cold cars to save animals.Known as Act 104 of 2018, the new law was approved and signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 24 and went into effect on Christmas Eve.The updated law includes a new section that enables emergency responders to break into hot or cold cars to rescue dogs or cats.The law states that the first responder mu
  
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• Pittsburgh Shoppers Wait Until The Last Minute To Shop

  25-12-2018 19:11
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – On the night before Christmas, many Pittsburghers were at the Mall at Robinson.Some just could not help but put off their Christmas shopping.“Every year, it’s pretty much the same thing,” said last-minute shopper Tyler Clay. “It’s the same routine.”
  Some people perform better under the time constraints and some need the support of family members to finish the job.“I’m with my son,
  
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• Trump Says Shutdown Will Continue Until His Border Wall Demand Is Met

  25-12-2018 18:56
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  WASHINGTON (CBS NEWS) – As the government remains partially closed through the holidays, President Trump said the impasse in budget negotiations will continue until his $5 billion demand for border wall funding is met. He spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Christmas morning.
  “I can’t tell you when the government is going to reopen,” Mr. Trump said after hosting a video conference call with U.S. troops stationed overseas to thank th
  
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• Car Accident In Strip District Closes Liberty Ave.

  25-12-2018 18:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A car accident in the Strip District closed a heavily traveled road Christmas morning.
  The accident happened near the Iron Workers Local Union No. 3 building at 2201 Liberty Ave. in the Strip District. A black BMW sedan was involved in the accident.
  Strip District Liberty Avenue Christmas Car AccidentPhoto Credit: (KDKA)Strip District Liberty Avenue Christmas Car AccidentPhoto Credit: (KDKA)Strip District Liberty Avenue Christmas Car A
  
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• Man Accused Of Stealing Gun, Pointing It At Police Officers

  25-12-2018 18:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man in the Hill District allegedly stole a gun and pointed the weapon at Pittsburgh Police officers.Officers were called to a residence in the 2600-block of Centre Avenue in the Hill District early Christmas morning for the report of a robbery.Zone 2 officers responded at approximately 1:35 a.m. and learned that a male suspect allegedly stole a gun from another person and fled the scene. Police officers later found a man that matched
  
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• Police Seek Help In Identifying Armed Robber

  25-12-2018 17:47
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  SCOTTSDALE (KDKA) – Police in Westmoreland Co. are asking for the public’s to identify a person who robbed a store on Christmas Eve.Authorities say that a Dollar General located in the 400-block of Pittsburgh Street in Scottdale was robbed Monday night.
  Scottdale Dollar General Armed Robbery 1Photo Credit: (Scottdale Police Department) Scottdale Dollar General Armed RobberyPhoto Credit: (Scottdale Police Department)Officers from the Scottdale Police
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 25, 2018

  25-12-2018 17:33
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Don’s Appliances
  Chef Anthony Marino at Don’s Appliances
  Kidsburgh
  Three Rivers Young People Orchestras
  Carnegie Science Center Miniature Railroad and Village
  Phipps Conservatory Winter Flowers Show
  Neubauer’s Flowers
  
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• PTL Links: 12/25/2018

  25-12-2018 17:33
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Don’s Appliances
  Chef Anthony Marino at Don’s Appliances
  Kidsburgh
  Three Rivers Young People Orchestras
  Carnegie Science Center Miniature Railroad and Village
  Phipps Conservatory Winter Flowers Show
  Neubauer’s Flowers
  
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• Washington Boulevard floodgates to be functional by January

  25-12-2018 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Around $210,000 in improvements should make the traffic-control system more reliable — and more prominent, a city administrator said.
  
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• Obituary: Lynne Gawlas / A humble princess of poetry

  25-12-2018 02:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  “My mom was raised that you didn’t boast. None of her poetry or publications were framed. They were folded up and put into a box.”
  
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• South Homewood to see $700,000 in improvements this year

  25-12-2018 00:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority is investing in new sidewalks, crosswalks, accessible ramps and school-zone signs in Homewood.
  
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• Greensburg Police Officers Act As Santa’s In Badges

  25-12-2018 00:09
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – When the police show up at homes, they usually are taking packages from houses as evidence, so it was pretty interesting to see them actually taking items into a home, especially ones all wrapped in holiday paper.That is exactly what happened this Christmas Eve.It all started when Ptlm. Jason Dieter responded to a call of a violent incident at a home in the city. Once inside, he saw a heartbreaking scene. Living in conditions Dieter de
  
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• Smart Devices Will Be Under Christmas Trees Across The Country

  25-12-2018 00:01
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It is the year of smart devices. Amazon, Google, Facebook, they will all have their gadgets under Christmas trees across America.There is nothing like opening a new gadget and wondering, ‘What do I do with this?’ Like Facebook’s Portal. It is a FaceTime-like device that allows you to be virtually in the room.To use these devices you will need a tablet or phone to do the set up through the Alexa and Facebook Messenger apps.
  The ability to use Alexa and
  
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