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• 1 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Allegheny River Boulevard

  29-12-2018 23:44
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Allegheny River Boulevard near Highland Park on Saturday afternoon.
  It happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Allegheny River Boulevard and Washington Boulevard.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to Allegheny County officials, four vehicles were involved in the crash.
  Police say one person had to be extricated from a vehicle and was sent to the hospital in stable condition.The caus
  
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• Pa. Woman Who Survived Bear Mauling Upgraded To Fair Condition

  29-12-2018 22:41
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  DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania woman who survived a bear mauling by punching the animal as it dragged her has been upgraded to fair condition after several surgeries.
  Geisinger Medical Center in Danville said Friday that Melinda LeBarron has been moved from intensive care to a medical-surgical unit.
  Her son has said the attack on Dec. 12 resulted in broken bones, cuts and bruises and that she suffered multiple bites.
  LeBarron told relatives her Chihu
  
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• Pa. Court Rules Pregnant Women’s Illegal Drug Use Isn’t Child Abuse

  29-12-2018 22:30
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s highest court says mothers who use illegal drugs while pregnant can’t be considered perpetrators of child abuse against their newly born children under the state’s child protection law.
  The court’s main opinion issued Friday says the law’s definition of a child doesn’t include fetuses or unborn children, and it says victims of perpetrators must be children.
  Two justices who dis
  
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• The 6 Best Southern Spots In Pittsburgh

  29-12-2018 21:50
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Craving Southern food?
  Pittsburgh Barbecue Company. | Photo: Arthur C./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to satisfy your cravings.
  1. Showcase BBQ
  Photo: tonya W./Yelp
  Topping the list is Showcase BBQ. Located at 6800 Frankstown Ave. in Homewood, the spot to score barbecue and more is the highest rated Southern restau
  
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• Juncos, woodpeckers, mallards and more spotted in Fox Chapel during Audubon bird count

  29-12-2018 21:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  About two dozen “citizen scientists” at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve participated in the 119-year-old Christmas Bird Count.
  
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• Bicyclist, 22, dies after being struck in Cranberry by accused drunk driver; donates organs

  29-12-2018 20:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Aleksander Teimouri was training to join the Air Force elite pararescue unit and hoped to become a plastic surgeon aiding accident victims.
  
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• Pa. Insurance Commissioner Says FEMA Resumes Selling Flood Insurance

  29-12-2018 20:13
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  HARRISBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – FEMA has resumed selling flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, reversing an earlier decision to limit sales due to the federal government’s partial shutdown, it was announced on Saturday.
  “I’m pleased that the federal government has recognized the importance of ensuring that property owners who live in flood-prone areas need the ability to purchase flood insurance through the NFIP,”
  
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• Amish Man In Ohio Fined $28K for Poaching 26-Point Buck

  29-12-2018 19:39
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  COSHOCTON, Ohio (KDKA) – An Amish man was fined more than $28,000 for poaching a 26-point buck in Coshocton County, Ohio, in November, according to the Coshocton Tribune.
  According to court records, 43-year-old Junior Troyer had shot an 8-point buck earlier in the day on Nov. 7. He then went back out hunting in the evening and shot the 26-pointer.
  Photo Courtesy of Woodbury Outfitters, woodburyoutfitters.com
  Troyer entered pleas of no contest to misdemean
  
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• Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated For $415 Million On New Year’s Day

  29-12-2018 18:40
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  (CNN) — One lucky person could turn into a millionaire on New Year’s Day.
  With no Mega Millions winner on Friday night, the next drawing is Tuesday night for a whopping $415 million jackpot — with a $248.8 million cash option.
  Friday’s winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot were 9, 10, 25, 37 and 38, and the MegaBall is 21. That jackpot was $348 million, with a cash option of $210.2 million.
  “Next Tuesday’s drawing wil
  
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• Police In Missouri Take Suspect Into Custody After Overnight Shooting Leaves 4 Dead

  29-12-2018 16:37
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  ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KDKA) — St. Charles, Missouri, police confirmed they have a suspect in custody related to the overnight shooting deaths of four people on Saturday.
  Police say they were called to the scene of a shooting in the 100 block of Whetstone Drive just before midnight Saturday and discovered multiple gunshot victims.
  The police observed a vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. After the vehicle was stopped by officers, there was an ex
  
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• Obituary: Robert H. 'Hurricane' Hunt | One of the few black studio wrestlers of his era

  29-12-2018 15:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Hunt, whose trademark move was the drop kick, emerged from obscurity in the 1960s after encountering a promoter at a local YMCA.
  
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• Obituary: Robert H. "Hurricane" Hunt / One of few black studio wrestlers of his era

  29-12-2018 15:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Hunt, whose trademark move was the drop kick, emerged from obscurity in the 1960s after encountering a promoter at a local YMCA.
  
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• Democrats, President Trump Trade Blame As Shutdown Continues

  29-12-2018 15:37
  President Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown but doing little substantive talking with each other as a disruption in federal services and public employees' pay slogs into a second week.
  
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• New Castle house fire kills man, dog

  29-12-2018 15:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  By the time firefighters got to the house in the 400 block of Martin Street around 4:41 a.m. it was fully engulfed and partially collapsed.
  
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• Authorities ID man killed in New Castle house fire with dog

  29-12-2018 15:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  By the time firefighters got to the house in the 400 block of Martin Street around 4:41 a.m. it was fully engulfed and partially collapsed.
  
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• The week's best reads: 'Worst bowl game ever,' how Pittsburgh earned its food praise, and more

  29-12-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  ‘Worst bowl game ever.’ How Pittsburgh earned its food praise this year. Fetterman’s last act.
  
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• Cloudy Start To Weekend As Temperatures Fall Back To Reality

  29-12-2018 15:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Temperatures fell back to reality overnight with highs Saturday staying very steady in the mid-30s all day.
  Clouds linger and winds will pick up gusting up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
  Clouds linger Saturday night but skies clear during the day Sunday and we should see some sun early into the Steelers game with highs in the upper 30s.
  New Year’s Eve day looks warm in the lower 50s but rain will return and linger all day. That will
  
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• Pittsburgh, Paramedics Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

  29-12-2018 14:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh paramedics are getting a pay raise under a newly approved contract.
  The Tribune-Review reports paramedics will see a more than 17-percent pay increase, on average.Paramedics also begin working 12-hour shifts and their coverage areas will increase in an attempt to reduce overtime.
  The contract includes an optional five-year extension and a clause that would scale back paramedics’ base pay should overtime costs exceed $4
  
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• 1 Confirmed Dead In New Castle House Fire

  29-12-2018 14:00
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  LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – At least one person is dead after a fire overnight on Saturday in New Castle, Pa.
  The Lawrence County coroner confirmed to KDKA that an adult male was found dead along with his dog at the house on Martin Street.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  The fire started around 4:30 a.m. and completely destroyed the home.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  A neighbor’s home was also damaged, although it was believed to be a vacant house that was newly remodel
  
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• Parkway East Downtown Closed Until Sunday

  29-12-2018 13:18
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you are hitting the road on Saturday morning, you may want to avoid trying to head into Downtown Pittsburgh via the Parkway.
  The inbound lanes of the Parkway East (376 East) remain closed Downtown.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  Traffic is being detoured off the Parkway at the Boulevard of the Allies exit before getting back on at the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne bridges.
  Crews are working on the road between the Boulevard of the Allies and Gran
  
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• Suspected Cop Killer Caught After Manhunt

  29-12-2018 12:28
  A suspect was arrested in the killing of a California police officer, police said.
  
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• Pitt Football Team Visits Fort Bliss In El Paso, Gives Back To Community

  29-12-2018 05:32
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt will take on the Stanford Cardinal football team in the Sun Bowl next week, but ahead of the game, the Panthers are taking some time to give back to the community of El Paso, Texas.
  Four buses with more than 100 Pitt players, coaches and team personnel pulled up to Fort Bliss Friday afternoon for a special visit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The team toured the facility, which included an up-close and personal look at the equipment used o
  
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• Caught On Video: Greensburg Police Seek Vehicle Break-In Suspects

  29-12-2018 04:20
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.But if you lived in the Greensburg’s Saybrook neighborhood, there was some stirring going on over the holiday, and none of it was good.
  According to Greensburg Police, several residents became the victims of vehicle break-ins.
  “We’ve been investigating two individuals who’ve been entering into neighbo
  
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• Pittsburgh’s Annual First Night Celebration Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary

  29-12-2018 03:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a Steel City tradition to ring in the New Year.
  Pittsburgh’s annual Highmark First Night celebration means parades, dancing, food, of course fireworks, and much more.
  “We have a glow party in EQT Plaza with three different musical themes, and then Durand Jones is going to headline down on the Highmark Stage and ring in 2019,” says Sarah Aziz, the director of Highmark First Night.
  This year, Highmark First N
  
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• Penguins Treat Kidney Transplant Donor, Recipient To Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

  29-12-2018 03:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The story started back in March.
  Kelly Sowatsky’s kidneys were failing, so she held up a sign at a Pittsburgh Penguins’ game asking someone to be a donor.
  Another Pens fan answered the call.
  Jeff Lynd had a sign of his own, offering his slightly used kidney.
  (Source: Julie Grant/KDKA)
  The transplant, this fall, at UPMC Montefiore was a success.
  “Jeff would disagree with you, but he is my hero for what he did. He alway
  
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• Cold Front Moving In, Temperatures To Dip Into The 30s

  29-12-2018 02:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday’s warm temperatures will be a distant memory, when you wake up Saturday morning.
  A cold front will dip temperatures into the 30s by morning, and they will pretty much stay there for the day.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Sunday looks a little brighter, especially during the afternoon.Don’t get used to it, though.
  Clouds return Sunday night, ahead of our next round of rain.
  Showers return Monday afternoon, stick through New Ye
  
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• Another Round Of Sears, Kmart Closures Announced

  29-12-2018 01:24
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sears and Kmart have announced the closure of even more stores.
  On Friday, the company announced 80 new closures as they try to avoid being shut down completely.
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  This latest list of closures includes several locations in Pennsylvania.
  In our area, the Kmart at the West View Park Shopping Center will close.
  Also, the Sears at Westmoreland Mall on Route 30, just outside of Greensburg, will shut its doors as well.
  The
  
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• ‘Stronger Than Hate’ T-Shirt Proceeds Donated To Tree Of Life Synagogue

  29-12-2018 01:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It has been a busy 24 hours for Pittsburghers raising money.
  Billy Hartung is one of the many performers who were part of the Roots of Steel benefit concert Thursday night. The Mt. Lebanon native and former professional singer sang a duet with his 19-year-old daughter.
  “The reason that we are singing is it is for everyone else — and she understands that too. We are going to share our love of song and our love of community,&
  
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• Police: Man, His Mother Charged With Conspiring To Abduct Pa. Child, Take Him Back To Texas

  29-12-2018 00:27
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  O’HARA TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Three people from Texas are facing charges after police say they allegedly conspired to abduct a 1-month-old boy from his mother’s home in O’Hara Township on Friday morning.
  According to Allegheny County Police, the 1-month-old child was reported as being abducted from his mother’s home along Mary Street around 10:20 a.m.
  KDKA’s Amy Wadas Reports:
   
  Police say 29-year-old Ashton Curtis, who says
  
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• Police: Man, His Mother Charged With Conspiring To Abduct Child, Take Him Back To Texas

  29-12-2018 00:27
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  O’HARA TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Three people are facing charges after police say they allegedly conspired to abduct a 1-month-old boy from his mother’s home in O’Hara Township on Friday morning.
  According to Allegheny County Police, the 1-month-old child was reported as being abducted from his mother’s home along Mary Street around 10:20 a.m.
  Police say 29-year-old Ashton Curtis, who says he is the child’s father, will face charges
  
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• CDC: Cancer Projected To Be Top Cause Of Death Within 2 Years

  29-12-2018 00:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Heart attacks and cancer – it seems like almost all of us know someone who has had one or the other.
  But, which is deadlier?
  The CDC projects cancer will be the number one killer within two years.
  Researchers at Stanford Medical School looked at more than 32 million death records across more than 300 countries in North and South America from 2003 to 2015.
  (Photo Credit: CBS)
  Overall, deaths are down 12 percent. But, the pattern i
  
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