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• Police: Tires Slashed, Vehicles Scratched At Pittsburgh Auto Show

  17-02-2019 23:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say multiple vehicles at the Pittsburgh Auto Show were damaged over the weekend.
  Officers were sent to the David Lawrence Convention Center around 11:30 a.m. Sunday for a report that several cars had been damaged.
  According to police, at least nine vehicles of different makes and models were damaged. The damage included slashed tires and car seats, small dents and scratches.
  Police say according to the preliminary report, show o
  
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• Kittanning Police Seek Person Of Interest In Woman’s Disappearance

  17-02-2019 22:55
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  KITTANNING (KDKA) — Kittanning Police are searching for a person of interest in connection to a missing person case.
  Police say 27-year-old Katie L. Stoner was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
  Katie Stoner (Photos Courtesy: Kittanning Borough Police/Facebook)
  They are now searching for 30-year-old John Eugene Colbert, of New Castle, in connection to Stoner’s disappearance.
  According to police, Colbert is Stoner’s ex-boyfriend and is wanted
  
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• Dan DeFelice, longtime math professor at Duquesne, was a favorite among students

  17-02-2019 22:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Although he was one of the few Duquesne professors without a doctorate, he received the honorary title of professor emeritus.
  
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• Malkin, Letang Each Score Twice, Penguins Beat Rangers 6-5

  17-02-2019 22:04
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang each had two goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins climbed back into playoff position with a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers on Sunday.
  Defensemen Marcus Pettersson and Brian Dumoulin also scored for the Penguins (31-21-7), who leapfrogged the Carolina Hurricanes for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
  Mats Zuccarello had two goals, and Kevin Hayes and Mika Zibanejad scored over the game’s fin
  
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• Vandals Spray Paint Veterans’ Memorial In Brackenridge

  17-02-2019 17:40
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  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) – A monument in the Brackenridge Memorial Park – that honors service people as far back as World War I – was recently vandalized with silver spray paint.
  The memorial, which is next to the American Legion’s Post 226 between the Allegheny River and First Avenue, also had paint dripped on a number of raised bronze names of Brackenridge Borough service members. The paint also dripped onto the flags and grave markers.
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• Man wounded in North Braddock drive-by shooting

  17-02-2019 15:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said a 21-year-old man was critically wounded as he was walking along Hawkins Avenue on Saturday night.
  
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• Victim In Critical Condition After Shooting In North Braddock

  17-02-2019 15:39
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  NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) – A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot overnight in North Braddock.
  On Saturday night at about 11:34 p.m., multiple calls came to the Allegheny County Police regarding shots fired and man yelling for help near the 400 block of Hawkins Avenue. Police located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a home in the 400 block of Lobinger Avenue.
  The victim was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital in
  
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• Penn State Students Raise More Than $10M During THON

  17-02-2019 13:57
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Hundreds of Penn State students have raised more than $10.6 million dollars for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon.
  The $10,621,683.76 total was announced Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, billed as the world’s largest student-run philanthropy.
  (Photo Credit: WTAJ)
  Money raised benefits pediatric cancer patients
  
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• Hundreds Taking Part In Annual Penn State Dance Marathon

  17-02-2019 13:57
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  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Hundreds of hardy Penn State students are taking part in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon to raise money for pediatric cancer patients.
  The Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, billed as the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, kicked off Friday night and runs through Sunday.
  Last year, students raised more than $10 million for pediatric cancer patients and their families at the
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain, Snow Moving Into Area; Winter Weather Advisory Issued

  17-02-2019 13:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The weekend has been mostly dry, but that is expected to change around noon on Sunday.
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  There will be normal temperatures in the upper 30s, and precipitation will be moving into the area.
  Rains is expected to turn to freezing rain in the northern areas, and freezing rain could potentially turn to sleet and spotty snow showers.Winter Weat
  
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• UPMC Children's Hospital doctor predicts final AFM count in U.S. will be even higher

  17-02-2019 05:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  The spike of the polio-like disease acute flaccid myelitis may hit 250 cases, says disease expert John Williams of UPMC Children’s Hospital.
  
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• Wuerl's zero tolerance of sexually abusive priests was only partial, reports suggest

  17-02-2019 05:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Despite some pioneering reforms, Bishop Wuerl fell short of his public pledge of barring abusers from ministry in Pittsburgh
  
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• King Carries St. Francis (Pa.) Over Robert Morris 72-69

  17-02-2019 04:37
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  LORETTO, Pa. (AP) – Jamaal King had 23 points as St. Francis (Pa.) stretched its win streak to seven games, narrowly beating Robert Morris 72-69 on Saturday night.
  Mark Flagg had 12 points and three blocks for St. Francis (14-11, 10-4 Northeast Conference). Keith Braxton added 11 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Isaiah Blackmon had seven rebounds for the hosts.
  Koby Thomas had 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Colonials (13-14, 8-6). Matty McConnell a
  
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• Pitt Student Says Unknown Snapchat User Has Been Threatening, Harassing Her

  17-02-2019 04:11
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A University Of Pittsburgh student says she has spent the last few weeks fearing for her life after receiving threatening messages on Snapchat from someone she has never met.Worse yet, when the student blocked the account, the messages didn’t stop; they got worse.Pitt Police got involved and now the student is speaking out.
  According to the student’s attorney and information from authorities, there may be another female vic
  
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• Ohio AG: Patient ‘Literally Rotted To Death’ In Nursing Facility, 7 Facing Charges

  17-02-2019 03:23
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  (CNN) — Current and former employees of an Ohio nursing facility are accused of mistreating two patients in their care, including one who died as a result of the nurses’ actions, Attorney General Dave Yost said Thursday.
  A Franklin County grand jury indicted seven people who worked as nurses in 2017 at Whetstone Gardens and Care Center in Columbus, Yost said in a news conference.
  The defendants face 34 charges, including involuntary manslaughter and
  
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• 437K Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled Due To Fuel-Pump Issue

  17-02-2019 02:58
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  TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — Honda says it is recalling 437,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a fuel-pump issue.
  The recall covers model-year 2016-2018 Acura MDXs, 2015-2019 Acura TLX V6s and 2015-2017 Honda Accord V6s.Click here to see if your Acura is affected by the recall.
  Click here to see if your Honda is affected by the recall.The automaker says the vehicles’ software needs to be updated, and in some cases, have their fuel pumps replaced.
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• 1 Dead, 3 Injured After Somerset Co. Crash

  17-02-2019 02:32
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  SOMERSET TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person died after a crash in Somerset County on Friday afternoon.
  It happened around 1:30 p.m. on Berlin Plank Road near Cobblestone Lane in Somerset Township, about two miles east of Somerset Borough.
  According to state police, a Dodge Grand Caravan and a Jeep Grand Cherokee were traveling westbound when the driver of the Jeep stopped, intending to turn left into a parking lot.
  Eighty-four-year-old Carl M. Cotter, of Berlin
  
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• Furry Tails: Bubble Yum, Smoki & Lou Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  17-02-2019 01:55
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Route 48 Closed For Hours In Elizabeth Township Due To Downed Tree

  17-02-2019 01:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A section of State Route 48 was closed for almost 12 hours Saturday due to a downed tree.
  The roadway shut down around 9 a.m. from Mansfield Road in Lincoln Borough to Fey Road in Elizabeth Township.
  It didn’t reopen until just before 8 p.m.
  Further details have not yet been released.
  
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• At Da Vinci exhibit, 500-year-old designs vex visitors to Carnegie Science Center

  17-02-2019 01:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hundreds of people got a chance to see — and play with — the famous inventor’s creations at the Carnegie Science Center.
  
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• At Da Vinci exhibit, 500-year-old designs intrigue visitors to Carnegie Science Center

  17-02-2019 01:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hundreds of people got a chance to see — and play with — the famous inventor’s creations at the Carnegie Science Center.
  
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• Dotson, Lawson Brothers Lead Kansas’ Rout Of WVU

  17-02-2019 01:15
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  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Devon Dotson and K.J. Lawson each scored 15 points, and No. 14 Kansas beat depleted West Virginia 78-53 on Saturday.
  Dedric Lawson, K.J.’s brother, had 14 points for the Jayhawks (20-6, 9-4 Big 12), who won their third straight as they continue to start four freshmen.
  Lamont West and Chase Harler scored 11 points apiece for West Virginia (10-15, 2-10), which struggled without former starters Esa Ahmed and Wesley Harris, who wer
  
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• Blackshear’s 29 Power Virginia Tech By Pitt 70-64

  17-02-2019 01:13
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kenny Blackshear scored a season-high 29 points, Ahmed Hill added 14 and No. 22 Virginia Tech held off slumping Pittsburgh 70-64 on Saturday.
  The 6-foot-10, 250-pound Blackshear overwhelmed the undersized Panthers, making his first six field goal attempts on his way to a nearly flawless performance that almost matched the career best he posted in a victory over Pittsburgh last season. The junior made 8 of 9 shots from the field, includin
  
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• Jameson Taillon Named Pirates’ Opening-Day Starter

  17-02-2019 01:08
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  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Jameson Taillon will be the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening-day starter.
  The right-hander will pitch March 28 against the Reds at Cincinnati, manager Clint Hurdle said Saturday. It will be the first opening-day start of Taillon’s four-year career.
  Taillon was 14-10 with a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts last season.
  “It’s a big honor. I get to kick off the season for the boys, set the tone,” Taillon said at the Pirat
  
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• Edwards, Haarms Team Up To Lead Purdue Past Penn State

  17-02-2019 00:43
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  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Carsen Edwards scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half Saturday and Matt Haarms added a career-high 18 points to lead No. 12 Purdue past Penn State, 76-64.
  The Boilermakers (18-7, 11-3 Big Ten) reclaimed a share of the conference lead with their ninth win in 10 games.
  Lamar Stevens finished with 18 points and Rasir Bolton had 17 for Penn State (9-16, 2-12). The Nittany Lions have lost have 10 of 12.
  The Edwards-Haarms com
  
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• ‘God’s Hand Was In This’: Couple Almost Hit By Car That Crashed Into Arby’s Counting Their Blessings

  17-02-2019 00:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Brentwood couple is counting their blessings after a car that crashed into an Arby’s restaurant nearly hit them.
  It happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday in West Mifflin.
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  Anna Eibeck says the car hit her chair and pushed her into a table after it crashed into a window at the restaurant in West Mifflin.
  “All of a sudden, I seen this car come crashing through and it literally hit the back end of the chair th
  
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