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• Caregiver Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Elderly Patient In Squirrel Hill

  30-01-2019 23:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 92-year-old woman is recovering Wednesday after police say her caregiver kicked her repeatedly.
  The victim required nearly 20 stitches in her leg.
  The incident happened at the Riverside Towers Apartment, which is a senior living facility in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood.
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  Police say one caregiver discovered a colleague allegedly kicked the woman.
  The victim is Bunny Goldman, a local artist also known as Bunny
  
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• WATCH: Man Steals Ring From Pawn Shop, Then Tries To Sell It Back

  30-01-2019 22:45
  PORTLAND, Ore. (CBS Local) — Police in Oregon are looking for a thief who stole an expensive diamond ring from a local pawn shop and then tried to sell it back less than 24 hours later.
  The ordeal began Sunday evening when All That Glitters on North Lombard Street in Portland was just about to close up for the day. A man walked in and started to look around.
  “I just think how comfortable he was walking around the store,” supervisor Tiffanee Valenzuela told CBS affiliate KOIN. &
  
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• CBS Local Sports Experts Break Down Super Bowl LIII

  30-01-2019 22:44
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS LA/CBS Local) — The Super Bowl is a sports spectacle unlike any other. And Super Bowl LIII, which has taken over Atlanta this week, is certainly living up to the hype. But as Sunday nears, the wide view of the cultural event narrows to focus on the football game itself. What matters in this matchup between the AFC champion New England Patriots and the NFC champion Los Angeles Rams?
  The Patriots have surged in the playoffs, averaging 39 points per game with an offense tha
  
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• Yuengling Sponsoring 5K Run/Walk On North Shore This Summer

  30-01-2019 22:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Runners in Pittsburgh can run for the gold, the golden pilsner that is Yuengling.
  The Pottsville, Pa., based brewery is sponsoring the inaugural Yuengling Gold Rush 5K Run/Walk on June 30 on the North Shore.
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  Registration is now open for the race that starts on the North Shore and ends at Stage AE. The race is limited to 2,500 participants.
  All participants will receive a Yuengling Gold Rush 5k tech race shirt, one free
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: New Record Low Set As Temperatures Plummet

  30-01-2019 22:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh has set a new record low for this date, and temperatures are still dropping.
  KDKA Meteorologist Ray Petelin says the temperature his minus-2 on Wednesday afternoon, setting the new record. The old record was minus-1, which was set in 1934.
  With -2°, #Pittsburgh just set a new record low for this date.The old record was -1°, set in 1934. @KDKA #Cold pic.twitter.com/EspHmmw7ei
  — Ray Petelin (@RayPetelinWx) Januar
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Collecting Donations For K-9 Rocco Fund

  30-01-2019 21:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been five years since a Pittsburgh Police K-9 was killed in the line of duty, and officers are hoping to honor his service by paying it forward.
  Pittsburgh Police are collecting donations for their K-9 Unit’s “Rocco Fund.”
  All of the money will be used for training classes and equipment for the dogs.
  Rocco died after being stabbed by a suspect in the basement of a home in Lawrenceville. The dog’s acti
  
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• Pirates Searching For All-Star Teachers

  30-01-2019 21:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates, Chevron and the Grable Foundation are teaming up to recognize teachers.
  They’re accepting nominations for the All-Star Teachers Program, starting today and going through March 1.
  In all, 18 teachers will receive a $1,000 grant and be recognized at a Pirates game.
  For information on how to nominate your favorite teacher, visit pirates.com/allstarteachers.
  
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• Man Trapped Under Vehicle In New Homestead

  30-01-2019 21:36
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is trapped beneath a vehicle in New Homestead on Wednesday afternoon.
  The incident, which was confirmed by dispatchers, occurred in the 4400 block of Basic Avenue.
  Police and medics are on the scene trying to stabilize the vehicle before trying to get it off of the unidentified man.
  There is currently no word on what caused the accident.
  Stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for this developing story.
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports First Child Flu-Related Death

  30-01-2019 21:27
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  ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed the first child flu-related death of this year’s flu season.
  The Morning Call reports the state Department of Health announced the child’s death in its weekly influenza report for the week ending Jan. 26.
  The child’s name and age have not been released.RELATED STORY: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports First Flu Death Of SeasonHealth officials say there have been 25 adult
  
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• Robert Morris planning to close one school, offer buyouts to administrators

  30-01-2019 21:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The university indicated that one of five free-standing schools on the campus in Moon will be consolidated, but did not say which one.
  
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• Vivica A. Fox On Gaining Closure: ‘Look Forward To Receive Your Best Blessings’

  30-01-2019 21:14
  Vivica A. Fox and the Truth Team are back again tomorrow with an all-new episode of Face The Truth. On this Thursday’s episode the team dives into the story of a love child drama 3 years in the making.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Fox earlier today to get the 4-1-1 on tomorrow’s episode, her favorite story of the season so far and even a prediction for Super Bowl LIII.
  MW- Good morning Vivica, how are you today?
  VF- I’m excellent and yourself today?
  MW- A little chilly
  
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• Pa. Board Of Game Commissioners Preliminarily Approves Opening Deer Hunting Season On Saturday

  30-01-2019 21:08
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has given preliminary approval to opening the firearms hunting season for deer on a Saturday rather than a Monday.
  The commissioners on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to an opening day of Saturday, Nov. 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
  If the change wins final approval at an April meeting, the firearms season would be expanded to 13 days, including three Saturdays rather than two u
  
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• Pat Catans Closing All Of Its Stores, Some Could Reopen As Michaels

  30-01-2019 20:52
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  PITTSBURGH (Patch.com/KDKA) — Pat Catan’s is closing all 36 of its craft and floral stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Michigan; although, as many as 12 could reopen as Michaels locations.
  The Michaels Companies purchased Pat Catan’s parent company in 2016. Chuck Rubin, chairman and CEO of The Michaels Companies, said the decision to shutter the Pat Catan’s brand came after a comprehensive review.
  “This was not an easy
  
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• ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ For Children Stirs Controversy At Library

  30-01-2019 20:45
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  SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (CBS Local) — Some parents in South Carolina are upset about a program at a library where drag queens are reading to the kids.
  “Drag Queen Story Hour” is scheduled to be held Feb. 17 at the Five Forks library branch in Simpsonville.
  The event, which has taken place in cities around the country, is being put on by the Mom’s Liberal Happy Hour of South Carolina. Organizers say it promotes kindness, confidence and toleran
  
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• Congress Seeks New Ways To Prevent Government Shutdowns From Happening

  30-01-2019 19:51
  (CNN) — As the country recovers from the longest government shutdown in United States history, Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike are saying they don’t want a shutdown to happen again. Some are even pushing legislative proposals aimed at preventing the gears of government from grinding to a halt in the future.
  The record-breaking shutdown came to an end last week when President Donald Trump signed a spending bill to temporarily reopen government while congressional negotiators
  
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• Phil Simms, Nate Burleson: Never Tired Of Talking About Patriots

  30-01-2019 19:24
  (CBS Boston/CBS Local) — As you have likely heard a million times by now, or will hear a million more times by Sunday night at 11:59 p.m., this year marks the third consecutive Super Bowl appearance for the New England Patriots and their ninth in the last 18 years under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Some fans may be tired of seeing the Patriots in the big game, while others are likely wondering what else can be said about a team that has been in the game for half of the younger genera
  
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• Blustery Winds, Snow Make For Challenging And Frigid Early Commute

  30-01-2019 19:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You didn’t have to be outside long Wednesday morning to feel the wrath of old man winter. Blustery wind and snow made getting to work a little more daunting for some, and getting dressed meant putting on an extra layer or two of clothing.
  “I go to the gym in the morning, so I have a layer of gym clothes, I have two layers of fleece pants, I have about four shirts, my Sorrel boots, my gloves,” said Chelsey Kluczkowski.
  
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• Garfield nonprofit that helps build housing and training for low-income youth granted $1M

  30-01-2019 19:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Garfield Jubilee receives more than $1 million from the Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program.
  
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• ‘We’re Getting Soft’: Governor Criticizes Cold Weather School Closings

  30-01-2019 18:59
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  LEXINGTON, Ky. (CBS Local) — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said America is “getting soft” after hearing that some schools were closing in the Louisville area due to bitter cold weather.
  Wind chill temperatures in the Louisville area were expected to drop as low as minus 20 degrees Wednesday and stay below zero most of the day.
  Bevin made the comment Tuesday during an interview with Terry Meiners on NewsRadio 840 WHAS.
  “Now we cancel school fo
  
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• ‘Let’s Stop All The Bull****’ Steelers Wide Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Wants Antonio Brown Back

  30-01-2019 18:59
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  ATLANTA (KDKA) — While Super Bowl preparations are underway in Atlanta, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is asking for his teammate to return to the team next season.
  JuJu spoke with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport during the RapSheet & Friends podcast Wednesday to give his feelings about the Antonio Brown situation that has been escalating over the past month via social media and interviews with Steelers players and staff.
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• Gov. Wolf Renews Bid To Raise State’s Minimum Wage, Make It One Of Nation’s Highest

  30-01-2019 18:41
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is rolling out a second-term proposal to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage after similar first-term proposals by the Democrat fell flat in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
  Wolf said Wednesday he wants to raise Pennsylvania’s hourly minimum to $12 this year, making it one of the highest in the nation, with annual 50-cent increases to bring it to $15 an hour in 2025. He says it would boost pay for a mil
  
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• Survey Says Americans Plan On Spending $14.8 Billion On Super Bowl

  30-01-2019 18:25
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  (CBS Boston/CBS Local) Super Bowl Sunday is as close to a national holiday as you can get in the United States without actually having an official day off for it.
  The game is continually the highest rated television event of the year, and this year is expected to be no different with 72 percent of people surveyed by the National Retail Federation earlier in January saying that they plan on watching the game.
  But, watching the game, like watching the ball drop o
  
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• Police Take 2 Home Invasion Suspects Into Custody, Say They Were Going Door-To-Door To Escape Cold

  30-01-2019 17:53
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police in Robinson, Stowe and Kennedy Townships have two suspects in custody and are still looking for a third following a home invasion involving the suspects jumping from a moving car while fleeing from police.According to police, multiple emergency calls came in from residents who were saying the suspects were going around, knocking on doors, trying to convince someone to let them in and out of the cold.
  “I could hear h
  
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• Police: Home health caregiver attacked 92-year-old client

  30-01-2019 17:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Joann Cargile, 72, of Wilkinsburg, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault and neglect of a care-dependent person.
  
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• The Super Bowl Today Crew Talks Quarterback, Coaching Matchups For Super Bowl LIII

  30-01-2019 17:47
  (CBS LA/CBS Local) — We’re just four days out from kickoff in Super Bowl LIII, between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, and the discussion around the game has begun to migrate towards the actual matchup. There is plenty to dissect on the field, but one of the most interesting and talked-about aspects revolves around the age and experience gap between the two head coaches and quarterbacks.
  How much of that will actually matter comes Sunday remains to be seen, but, a
  
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• Man Indicted, Facing Federal Hate Crimes Charge In Alleged Shooting Plot At Ohio Synagogue

  30-01-2019 17:42
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  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 21-year-old man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a synagogue in Ohio has been indicted on a federal hate crime charge.
  The Justice Department says that his plan was never carried out and that it came about after a gunman killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in October.
  A federal grand jury indicted Damon Joseph this week on charges that include attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State group and attempti
  
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• Man Found Dead, Frozen In Garage After Shoveling Snow

  30-01-2019 17:22
  MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS Local) — People across the country are dealing with record-breaking cold and the frigid temperatures have already been linked to multiple deaths.
  In Milwaukee, a man was found dead Tuesday in the garage of a home and apparently collapsed after shoveling snow, authorities said.
  The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said Charley Lampley, 55, was found frozen in a detached garage, near a snow shovel. The garage door was open and Lampley was fully clothed an
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Arctic Blast Arrives With Wind Chills Hovering At Minus 15-20 Below Zero

  30-01-2019 17:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The arctic blast has arrived in the Pittsburgh area.
  Temperatures will continue to tumble down to zero by dinnertime, and then below zero by early Thursday morning.
  “We’re talking about temperatures that are about 30 degrees below average,” said KDKA meteorologist Kristin Emery.
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Here’s Where Wind Chills Are Already -20 Degrees

  30-01-2019 16:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Extremely cold temperatures have moved into the Pittsburgh area and Western Pennsylvania.Temperatures will continue to tumble down to zero by dinnertime tonight and then below zero by early Thursday morning.Wind chills will hover at -15 to -20 degrees through mid-Thursday when the bitter cold finally begins to loosen its grip.The National Weather Service says that several towns and areas have already hit -20 degree wind chills.
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• Radiant Hall founder suspended temporarily, out of leadership program

  30-01-2019 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Radiant Hall founder Ryan Lammie is temporarily suspended without pay after nonprofit’s board of directors investigates an “incident”
  
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• PTL Links: Jan. 30, 2019

  30-01-2019 15:04
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival and Pittsburgh Handmade Hearts
  Styled by KK
  Styled by KK Instagram
  “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at the Benedum Center
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes Coming Soon
  The Winning Plate
  PomWonderful.com
  GetCrackin.com
  Mushroom Council.com
  
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• Cooking With Rania: One-Pot Meals For Instant Pots

  30-01-2019 15:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, stops by the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with some one-pot recipes for InstaPots.
  Instant Pot Asian Pork
  Ingredients:1 pound white onions (or yellow onions, roughly chopped, about 4 cups)
  1 teaspoon kosher salt
  1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  2 tablespoons water
  2 pounds pork shoulder (cut into roughly 2-inch cubes)
  ¼ cup stir fry sauce (store-bought, of your choice, teriyaki, so
  
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• Firefighters Battle Flames, Cold In Homestead Overnight

  30-01-2019 14:46
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  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — Firefighters battled the bitter cold, as well as flames, in Homestead early Wednesday morning.
  The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at a house on McClure Street, near East 19th Street.
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  Officials say it started as a kitchen fire.
  It then quickly went to two alarms before it was brought under control.
  There are no reports of injuries.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Region's colleges cancel classes today due to extreme cold

  30-01-2019 14:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  The schools joined Cal U, Slippery Rock, Clarion, Edinboro and CCAC, which had already announced closures.
  
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• Penn Hills: A history of mismanagement, lack of oversight led to state control

  30-01-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The district’s debt payments are about $1 million a month despite years of tax hikes and budget cuts.
  
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• Police Arrest 3 Home Invasion Suspect, Say They Were Going Door-To-Door To Escape Cold

  30-01-2019 13:53
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police in Robinson, Stowe and Kennedy Townships have all three suspect in custody following a home invasion after they jumped from a moving car while fleeing from police.According to police, multiple emergency calls came in from residents who were saying the suspects were going around, knocking on doors, trying to convince someone to let them in and out of the cold.#BREAKING: All 3 suspects are in custody. Police tell me they re
  
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• Police Arrest 2 Home Invasion Suspect, Say They Were Going Door-To-Door To Escape Cold

  30-01-2019 13:53
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police in Robinson, Stowe and Kennedy Townships have two suspects in custody and are still looking for one man following a home invasion involving the suspects jumping from a moving car while fleeing from police.According to police, multiple emergency calls came in from residents who were saying the suspects were going around, knocking on doors, trying to convince someone to let them in and out of the cold.#BREAKING: All 3 suspe
  
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• Clemson romps over Pittsburgh

  30-01-2019 05:47
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  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Senior guard Marcquise Reed scored 26 points and Clemson rediscovered its touch from long range Tuesday night in an 82-69 victory against Pittsburgh in an Atlantic Coast Conference game at Littlejohn Coliseum.
  Reed, the Tigers’ leading scorer at 19.3 points per game, enjoyed another big night, making 8 of 13 shots from the floor and 6 of 6 free throws.
  The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Tigers, who improved to
  
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• Clemson Romps Over Pitt, 82-69

  30-01-2019 05:47
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  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Senior guard Marcquise Reed scored 26 points and Clemson rediscovered its touch from long range Tuesday night in an 82-69 victory against Pittsburgh in an Atlantic Coast Conference game at Littlejohn Coliseum.
  Reed, the Tigers’ leading scorer at 19.3 points per game, enjoyed another big night, making 8 of 13 shots from the floor and 6 of 6 free throws.
  The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Tigers, who improved to
  
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• Friends, Colleagues Remember ‘Good Samaritan’ Landon Jones, Who Was Killed In Parkway East Accident

  30-01-2019 05:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – One of the men killed during a freak accident on the Parkway East this weekend is being remembered on Tuesday by his friends and colleagues.
  Landon Jones had stopped to help another driver on Saturday.
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  It was one week ago when 39-year old Jones paid a visit to the Silverio-Hoffman gym in Squirrel Hill to work out.Before moving to New York City for about a year, it’s the same gym where Jones built up a solid reputa
  
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• Firefighters, Public Works Crews Preparing For Elements

  30-01-2019 05:25
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While most will be inside trying to stay warm, firefighters and public works crews are among those who will be forced out into the cold to keep us safe.
  First responders and public works crews around the region spent Tuesday gearing up for a public safety challenge over the next few days.
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  At the Central Volunteer Fire Department in Elizabeth Township, firefighters were readying their gear and preparing for potential
  
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• Braddock Appoints New Interim Mayor To Replace John Fetterman

  30-01-2019 04:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Braddock chose a new interim mayor to replace John Fetterman.
  Chardae Jones was chose by council during a special meeting on Tuesday. She was one of five candidates for the position.
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  Jones says she wants to empower youth – and she says she’s a millennial voice that Braddock needs.
  She will be appointed to the position for a year.
  
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• Karns City Softball Coach Accused Of Sending Nude Photos To Player Has Most Serious Charge Dropped

  30-01-2019 03:33
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The most serious charge against a local, volunteer softball coach was dropped on Tuesday after he was accused of sending nude photos to a player.
  Nathan Ridley, 39, showed up in court on Tuesday in a wheelchair, but it was unclear why.
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  What was clear as he left was that the most serious charge against him was dropped.
  “It’s dissemination of obscene material to a minor,” said Ridley’s attorney
  
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• Braddock council picks interim mayor to replace John Fetterman

  30-01-2019 03:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chardaé Jones, 29, is a business analyst who grew up in Braddock and has volunteered extensively there.
   
  
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• Braddock council picks interim mayor to replace Fetterman

  30-01-2019 03:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chardaé Jones, 29, is a business analyst who grew up in Braddock and has volunteered extensively there.
   
  
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• FaceTime App Bug A National Embarrassment For Apple

  30-01-2019 02:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Apple is working to resolve an issue with its Face Time app that is allowing users to eavesdrop on another person, even if that person did not answer the phone.
  The bug has become a national embarrassment for Apple, which has been trying to show its commitment to protecting user privacy.
  Could your iPhone be allowing others to eavesdrop, turning your cell phone into a spying device even when you are not using it?
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• Face Time App Bug A National Embarrassment For Apple

  30-01-2019 02:59
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Apple is working to resolve an issue with its Face Time app that is allowing users to eavesdrop on another person, even if that person did not answer the phone.
  The bug has become a national embarrassment for Apple, which has been trying to show its commitment to protecting user privacy.
  Could your iPhone be allowing others to eavesdrop, turning your cell phone into a spying device even when you are not using it?
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• Falling Temperatures Will Be Just As Dangerous For Pets

  30-01-2019 02:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for people and pets alike, and animal advocates are telling people across the area to keep their dogs out of the elements.
  Dog walker and owner of three dogs herself, Danielle O’Rourke has a lot to consider when it comes to the single digit temperatures over the next few days.
  “Well, they still have to go to the bathroom so yes. Probably just for brief walks. Enough for them to go and
  
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• Obituary: Anne Farley Walton Whetzel / Mellon family member who loved gardening, conservation

  30-01-2019 02:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  Farley Whetzel and her late mother donated property to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, creating the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve.
  
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• Uber Rolls Out New Program In Pittsburgh

  30-01-2019 01:57
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Uber has chosen Pittsburgh as one of the first cities to roll out its new Uber Rewards Program. The more you ride and order Uber Eats, the more perks come your way.
  It’s a first of its kind rewards program for a ride-sharing company. Uber Rewards is free to join.
  Pittsburgh is one of the first cities to receive it during the nationwide rollout.
  “Obviously you know Pittsburgh is a really important market and a really importa
  
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