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• 1 Killed, 3 Injured In Derry Twp. Crash

  01-03-2019 23:55
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  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash in Westmoreland County on Friday.
  It happened just before 5 p.m. on Route 217 in Derry Township.
  Emergency dispatchers confirm one person was killed.
  Three others were injured. One person is in critical condition and two others are described as “walking wounded.”
  Route 217 is closed between Pizza Barn Road and Cherry Street.
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• 2 Accused Of Kidnapping Monroeville Woman Headed To Trial

  01-03-2019 23:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two men charged with kidnapping a woman in Monroeville and holding her for ransom are headed to trial.
  Justice McCallum and Derrick Duke were arrested in February after leading police on a chase through Pittsburgh.
  Police say they kidnapped a woman from in front of her house on Shaw Avenue then called the woman’s son, David Quick, demanding $50,000, guns and 4 pounds of marijuana.
  When the victim’s son told the suspects he
  
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• U.S. Steel appeals county order to reduce Mon Valley air pollution

  01-03-2019 23:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  U.S. Steel says county health department order to cut sulfur dioxide emissions sets unsafe deadlines 
  
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• Pa. Walmart Greeter With Cerebral Palsy Accepts New Position Amid Store Changes

  01-03-2019 23:27
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  SELINSGROVE, Pa. (AP) — Walmart endured more than a week’s worth of bad publicity before announcing it would make “every effort” to find a role for disabled workers who had been threatened with job loss as the retailer gets rid of greeters at 1,000 stores.
  Amid a fierce backlash, Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. stores, said in a memo to store managers Thursday night that “we are taking some specific steps to s
  
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• Pa. Councilman Accused Of Robbing Drug Store, Stealing $16K In Prescription Opioids

  01-03-2019 23:05
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  WEST READING, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania councilman wearing a ski mask stole more than $16,000 in prescription opioids from a drug store.
  Berks County District Attorney’s office says Kirk Mullen was arrested Friday and charged with robbery, theft, possession, intent to distribute and more.
  The 34-year-old is a member of the West Reading borough council who has been in office since last year.
  Police say Mullen robbed the West Reading D
  
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• National Day Of Unplugging: Ditch The Electronic Device For 24 Hours

  01-03-2019 22:47
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  (WCCO/CBS Local) — Many people across the country will be taking a break from technology Friday evening.
  It’s part of the National Day Of Unplugging, where people are encouraged to ditch their electronic devices and connect with those around them.
  The goal is to enjoy a day uninterrupted by phones, tablets, computers and other electronic devices. It also encourages people to go outdoors and enjoy the places around them.
  It officially begins at sundo
  
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• Kevin Nealon On ‘Man With A Plan’, Stand-Up Comedy & Johnny Carson

  01-03-2019 22:42
  (CBS Local)– While many people know Kevin Nealon as a TV and movie actor, all he ever wanted to do was stand-up comedy. The co-star of “Man With A Plan” has been in the stand-up comedy game for over 35 years and is back at Caroline’s On Broadway in New York to perform this weekend. Stand-up will always be Nealon’s first love.
  “I love stand-up because it’s what I started out doing even before the acting came along and Saturday Night Live,” said
  
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• Police Seize Heroin/Fentanyl Worth $20K In Rankin

  01-03-2019 22:11
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  RANKIN (KDKA) — Police seized heroin/fentanyl worth an estimated $20,000 in Rankin early Friday morning.
  Allegheny County Police and the Allegheny County Housing Authority Police have been investigating alleged heroin and fentanyl trafficking at an apartment in Hawkins Village over the past several months.
  Detectives and Housing Authority Police executed a search warrant at the apartment early Friday morning as a result of the investigation.
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• Jameson Rodgers On ACM Award Nomination: ‘It Would Be A Dream Come True’

  01-03-2019 21:07
  Jameson Rodgers has been named one of Pandora’s 2018 Country Artists To Watch and will be on tour with 2019 GRAMMY nominee Luke Combs through May of this year. Rodgers‘ new self-titled EP is generating major buzz within the country music community and his lead single “Some Girls” has been featured on Spotify’s “New Boots” and “Wild Country” playlists.
  The man from Mississippi stopped by the CBS Local Digital Studios in New York City to discus
  
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• More Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due To Potentially Cancer-Causing Ingredient

  01-03-2019 21:01
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  (CBS) — Another blood pressure drug is being recalled after being found to contain trace amounts of a potentially cancer-causing ingredient, one of a slew of recalls of medications to treat hypertension.
  Since last summer, drug companies have recalled hundreds of lots of blood pressure and heart medication drugs after tests showed small levels of potentially cancer-causing impurities.
  (Source: FDA.gov)For more information on this story, visit CBS News her
  
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• JetBlue Offering Free Flights For A Year If You Delete All Your Instagram Posts

  01-03-2019 21:00
  (CBS Philly/CBS Local)– How would you like to travel for free for an entire year? There’s just one catch – you have to delete all of your Instagram posts! It’s all part of a contest promoting the return of JetBlue’s “All You Can Jet” pass.
  To enter the contest, the airline wants you to delete all of your Instagram posts and upload their “All You Can _____ ” image with the blank space filled, using the hashtag #AllYouCanJetSweepstake
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Claim Pitcher Jake Barrett From San Francisco Giants

  01-03-2019 20:41
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  BRANDENTON (KDKA) — The Pirates have claimed pitcher Jake Barrett off of waivers from the San Francisco Giants.The team made the announcement Friday afternoon.Today we claimed right-handed pitcher Jake Barrett off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. To make room for Barrett on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Chad Kuhl has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
  Today we claimed right-handed pitcher Jake Barrett off waivers from the San Francisc
  
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• Gov. Wolf Visits Waynesburg To Unveil High-Speed Internet Expansion Proposal

  01-03-2019 20:31
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  WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor is promoting a statewide infrastructure plan as a way to fund the expansion of broadband into areas that lack high-speed access to the internet.
  Gov. Tom Wolf went to an elementary school in Waynesburg in southwestern Pennsylvania on Friday to talk about his $4.5 billion infrastructure plan.
  Wolf, a Democrat, is asking lawmakers to approve the plan and a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas prod
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown’s Cousin Marquise Brown To Meet With Team At Combine

  01-03-2019 20:25
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  INDIANAPOLIS (KDKA) — In a bit of irony, Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown’s cousin Marquise is slated to meet with the team at the combine.Steelers Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac reported the news that the Oklahoma wideout will meet with Pittsburgh ahead of his combine workouts.“From the Irony of Ironies Dept.: Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown, Antonio’s cousin, will meet w the Steelers tonight.”
  From the Irony of Ironies Dept.: Ok
  
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• Man shot outside Denise and Earl's Bar in Homewood

  01-03-2019 20:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim, who was shot multiple times after a bar brawl spilled onto the street, was in critical conditoin.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Chores!

  01-03-2019 20:14
  Check out the latest Kidsburgh Kidcast with Kristine Sorensen and Dr. G!
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar: March 1, 2019

  01-03-2019 20:13
  Check out the latest Kidsburgh Kidcast Event Calendar with Kristine Sorensen!
  
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• Restaurateur's lawyer in sex assault trial probes GoFundMe account, text

  01-03-2019 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Adnan Pehlivan’s lawyer asked the alleged victim’s roommate about a GoFundMe account set up to assist with moving expenses.
  
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• Regent Square restaurateur faces physical, video, photo evidence in sex assault trial

  01-03-2019 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Adnan Pehlivan’s lawyer asked the alleged victim’s roommate about a GoFundMe account set up to assist with moving expenses.
  
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• Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Bryce Harper Recruits Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell To Join Him In Philly

  01-03-2019 19:54
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  PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) — Just a day after free agent outfielder Bryce Harper signed a 13-year $330 million deal in Philadelphia, he is recruiting another star to join him in the city.
  Harper reached out to Bell on Instagram via direct message after Bell added a story to his page congratulating Harper on the contract.
  “So Le’Veon Bell has this as his IG story… #Eagles”
  So Le’Veon Bell has this as his IG story… #Eagles pic
  
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• Police Make 2 Arrests During Monessen Drug Bust

  01-03-2019 19:43
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  MONESSEN (KDKA) — An early morning drug raid in Monessen turned up a significant amount of heroin, stolen guns and landed two people to jail.
  Investigators say reports from neighbors about suspected drug activity lead them to conduct Friday morning’s raid at the apartment on Summit Avenue.
  It’s the same apartment where a man was shot in the head and killed last June.
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  According to police, suspect Eric Emerson is well known
  
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• U.S. Reissues Travel Warning For The Bahamas, Urges Tourists ‘To Use Caution’

  01-03-2019 19:30
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  (CBS Miami/CBS Local) – The U.S. State Department re-issued a travel warning this week which recommends visitors use extreme caution in the Bahamas.
  Federal officials issued the warning saying that “violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies and sexual assault, is common, even during the day and in tourist areas.”
  The warning specifically references New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahamas islands (Freeport), saying they are wher
  
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• North Versailles police officer calls fatal 2016 Thanksgiving crash 'most terrible thing I've ever seen'

  01-03-2019 19:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Officer Norman Locke chased Demetrius Coleman’s car before it slammed into another vehicle at routes 30 and 48, killing a family of three.
  
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• Bishop Zubik readies letter on abuse crisis

  01-03-2019 19:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  The bishop’s letter follows listening sessions held in the wake of grand jury report and includes numerous commitments.
  
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• Montreal Canadiens Goalie Carey Price Fulfills Promise To Fan Who Lost His Mom To Cancer

  01-03-2019 19:09
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  TORONTO (KDKA) — Montreal Canadiens’ goalie Carey Price made a young fan’s day who recently lost his mother to cancer.Anderson’s mother’s dying wish last year was for her son to meet Price one day. Earlier this week, Anderson got his chance, as the two shared a very special moment after a morning skate.“This is everything — this young fan, Anderson, met his idol @CP0031, after his mother passed away due to cancer. She h
  
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• State to Allegheny Valley: Without layoffs, police merger won't save money

  01-03-2019 19:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “The bringing together of all four municipalities in the study process has strengthened our municipal ties and increased the cooperation.”
  
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• State to Allegheny Valley communities: No, a regional police force doesn't make sense

  01-03-2019 19:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “The bringing together of all four municipalities in the study process has strengthened our municipal ties and increased the cooperation.”
  
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• ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Is Coming To Netflix

  01-03-2019 18:51
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  (WJZ/CBS Local) — It’s official, Ann M. Martin’s best-selling series, “The Baby-Sitter’s Club,” is coming to Netflix.
  Netflix announced Thursday that it is running a 10-episode live-action adaptation of the popular book series.Martin will serve as the producer of the show and expects all of the original characters from the books to be in the television reboot.
  “The Baby-Sitter’s Club” sold about 178 mil
  
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• Spring Training Report: Free Agency Picks Up With Harper Signing

  01-03-2019 18:50
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Philadelphia/CBS Local) — Spring Training means regular-season baseball is just around the corner. A lot will happen before opening day. Indeed, a lot needs to happen, from free agent signings to potential rule changes. We welcome the return of Spring Training Report, reviewing the big stories bubbling up in baseball. Look for weekly updates in this space, as teams prepare for the 2019 season.
  Bryce Harper (Photo Credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
  Free Agency Gets Moving
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• Fake Little Caesars Coupon Could Download Virus

  01-03-2019 18:42
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  (WJZ/CBS Local) — Little Caesars Pizza released a statement warning customers of a fraudulent coupon that may download a virus onto their devices.
  The coupon states: “Little Caesars is rewarding everyone with 3 free large pizza coupon on their 60th anniversary.”
  The pizza company said it did not make or distribute the coupon and are monitoring the situation so they can resolve the issue. 
  
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• Police: 60-Year-Old Woman Shot While Answering Knock At Front Door

  01-03-2019 18:24
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  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — Police are looking for suspects after a woman was shot through her front door overnight in Clariton.
  According to Allegheny County Police, officers were called to the scene on Large Avenue around 4:20 a.m. after multiple reports of gunfire and a shooting.
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  Police say the 60-year-old victim heard a knock at her door, and as she went to answer it, she was shot multiple times. Someone else inside the home then returned f
  
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• Jonas Brothers To Premiere “Sucker” On ‘The Late Late Show’

  01-03-2019 18:16
  The Jonas Brothers will join James Corden for a week-long takeover on The Late Late Show starting Monday, March 4 through Thursday, March 7 (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT), only on CBS. The brothers will accompany Corden on Monday for an exclusive chat on the couch, telling the full story behind their reunion years in the making. Throughout the week, they will take part in sketches, songs and various Late Late Show segments, including “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts,” a brand new “Ca
  
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  01-03-2019 18:02
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