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• 2 Wanted For Robbery In Custody After Police Chase, Crash

  08-03-2019 23:41
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  BLOOMFIELD (KDKA) — Two people are in custody after a police chase and car crash in Bloomfield.
  It’s believed the chase started in the 4700 block of Liberty Avenue.
  Authorities tell KDKA a male suspect and a female suspect were wanted their alleged involvement in a robbery. Further details on the robbery have not been released.
  Police say the vehicle they were in was a rental that had been reported stolen.
  When the chase began, workers at the Paddy
  
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• Film office seeks $5 million from state for entertainment industry village

  08-03-2019 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  State-of-the-art purpose-built facility would make more film projects “say yes to Pittsburgh” -— Dawn Keezer, director, Pittsburgh Film Office 
  
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• Furry Tails: Magenta, Gizmo & Sterling Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  08-03-2019 23:25
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Magenta
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• Police: Shots Fired At Greensburg Tax Office, 1 Person In Custody

  08-03-2019 23:20
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Police have one person in custody after shots were fired this afternoon at a tax office in Westmoreland County.
  South Greensburg Police were sent to the office of tax attorney Jeffrey Burzawa for a report of shots fired.
  Once inside, officers discovered there had been gunfire.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  South Greensburg Police Chief Scott Fanchalsky says someone who works at the office was the one who fired the shots and one person was taken
  
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• Cash 5 Jackpot Grows To Record $2.4 Million

  08-03-2019 22:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Cash 5 jackpot has reached a record high.
  The prize is now $2.4 million, surpassing the previous all-time high of $2 million. That record was set in 2017 and tied on Thursday.
  In 2017, three winning tickets shared the $2 million jackpot.
  The last time someone hit the Cash 5 jackpot was Feb. 22 when a winning ticket was sold in Beaver County. The jackpot was $500,000 at the time.
  Cash 5 is the Pennsylvania Lottery’s longest-ru
  
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• Pa. Lottery Machines Working Again After Statewide Outage

  08-03-2019 22:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Many Pennsylvanians were unable to buy lottery tickets for most of the day Friday.
  The lottery tweeted around noon that they were “experiencing statewide system problems that may impact your ability to purchase tickets.”
  Department of Revenue spokesman Jeffrey Johnson said the outage was due to connectivity issues with Verizon’s cellular service at some terminals throughout the state. It only affected machines that
  
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• Penn Hills Middle School Placed On Lockdown While Police Investigate Reported Shooting

  08-03-2019 22:39
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  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — A middle school in Penn Hills was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon after a reported shooting.
  Penn Hills Police Chief Howard Burton says the lockdown was in place at Linton Middle School due to a reported shooting in the area. The lockdown was lifted around 3:30 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The investigation is ongoing.
  No injuries have been reported.
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• Coalition criticizes Mayor Bill Peduto's recent trip to Israel

  08-03-2019 22:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mayor Bill Peduto has said that his Israel trip was aimed at furthering “a global understanding that hate speech leads to hate crime.”
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: After One Of Coldest Starts To March, Get Ready For A Big Warm-Up

  08-03-2019 21:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How about some warm weather for a change?
  After one of the coldest starts to March on record, you deserve it says Meteorologist Ray Petelin.
  Temperatures will be warming up this weekend, but that won’t be the only warm weather on the way.
  Keep in mind, a typical high temperature for this time of year is in the mid 40s.
  We top that, Saturday, with highs touching into the upper 40s.Sunday comes with even warmer temperatures.
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• Pittsburgh Public Works Asking Residents To Report Potholes

  08-03-2019 21:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s Public Works Department wants people to report potholes in their neighborhood so they can try to fix them.
  City residents can call 311 to report any pothole.
  They’ll get as many crews out as they can as the weather warms up.You can also report a pothole online.Do that by visiting this link: http://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/street-maintenance/potholes.html
  
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• Feds tout dramatic decline in fatal opioid overdoses in western Pa.

  08-03-2019 20:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  "We attack the supply side of the crisis," U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said, touting a dramatic regional decline in fatal opioid overdoses.
  
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• Pa. Jobless Rate Hits Nearly 2-Decade Low In January

  08-03-2019 20:09
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in January to a nearly two-decade low, as the pool of job-seekers grew and payrolls shrank slightly.
  The state Department of Labor and Industry said Friday that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate ticked down by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.0 percent in January.
  The national rate was 4 percent in January and 3.8 percent in February.
  A survey of households found Pennsylvania&r
  
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• Woman charged for YMCA campaign

  08-03-2019 19:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  An Indianapolis woman is charged with extortion and stalking for a lengthy campaign to dissolve a trust that funds Bethel Park’s YMCA.
  
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• Cassius Winston: NCAA Tournament Player To Watch

  08-03-2019 19:47
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Detroit/CBS Local) — Cassius Winston, the Michigan State Spartans point guard, has suffered tendinitis in his knees for over a month. But it hasn’t kept him off the court, during his team’s injury-filled season. (Other teammates, like Nick Ward (hand) and Josh Langford (foot), haven’t been so lucky.) Winston has logged serious minutes of late, including all 40 in a big win over rival Michigan in late February. And Tom Izzo has inspired enough strong pla
  
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• Nick Jonas On What Made The Jonas Brothers Break Up: “Me”

  08-03-2019 19:43
  Last night saw another episode of The Jonas Brothers’ week long takeover of The Late Late Show with James Corden. Thursday night’s chapter featured crowd favorite “Carpool Karaoke” as James and the bros piled in for about 15 minutes of performances, gentle ribbing and even a lie detector test.
  Throughout the course of the segment the brothers Jonas discussed what caused their initial break up (it was Nick), what it was like to work for Disney at a young age and talked abo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: First Week Of March Goes In Record Books As 5th Coldest Start To Month

  08-03-2019 19:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are looking at some pretty impressive cold weather stats to start the month.
  With one week now complete in the month, we are ranked No. 5 in the record books for coldest start to March.The average temperature is still just 23.3 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  This weekend will see temperatures steadily warm with highs on Sunday morning near 60 degrees.
  We do have a couple of chances for snow and or rain.The first chance will be mostly
  
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• Jurors Find Man Charged In Thanksgiving Day Fatal Crash Guilty Of 3rd-Degree Homicide

  08-03-2019 19:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man accused of causing a crash that killed a family of three on Thanksgiving Day in 2016 has been convicted on most of the counts he was facing.
  After three days of deliberations, jurors found Demetrius Coleman guilty of three counts each of third-degree homicide, homicide by vehicle and aggravated assault on Friday afternoon.
  Coleman testified in his own defense earlier this week, saying he didn’t mean to kill anyone.
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• Driver who killed family in 2016 Thanksgiving crash found guilty of third-degree murder

  08-03-2019 19:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Under state law, Demetrius Coleman, 24, will face a sentence of mandatory life imprisonment for the fiery North Versailles wreck.
  
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• No more pennies for Port Authority fares

  08-03-2019 19:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority bus and light-rail riders can’t use pennies any more to pay fares because of an upgrade to the agency’s farebox software.
  
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• Post-Gazette honored for Tree of Life coverage

  08-03-2019 19:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette receives two Wilbur awards in print and multi-media categories.
  
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• Police: Man Arrested For Choking Driver Who Wouldn’t Stop Singing Christmas Carols

  08-03-2019 19:06
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  EAST DEER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man is behind bars at the Allegheny County Jail after accusations that he choked another man for singing Christmas songs.
  It was around 9 a.m. Monday when a state trooper was waved down and told about a possible medical emergency on Route 28 just before the Exit 13 on-ramp, heading south in East Deer Township.
  When he got to the scene, investigators say the trooper spotted a Chrysler Town and Country minivan parked on the sho
  
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• Pennsylvania Lottery Reports Issues, Possible Statewide Outage

  08-03-2019 18:54
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania lottery reports issues that may have people unable to buy lottery tickets.“At this time we are experiencing statewide system problems that may impact your ability to purchase tickets. We are tracking this issue. We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience,” the lottery tweeted.Several people report outages of their lottery machines, and distributors are scrambling to find answers.The lot
  
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• ‘Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration’ Tribute Coming To CBS This Sunday

  08-03-2019 18:53
  Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration is coming to CBS on Sunday, March 10th at 9:00 PM ET/PT. This two hour tribute special will cover the life and career of the Queen of Soul.  Special performances of Franklin’s greatest hits will be sang by Alicia Keys, Alessia Cara, Fantasia, Brandi Carlile, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and more.
  Check out the video above for reactions from the show’s performers and be sure to tune in on Sunday night to watch this incredible tribute to one of mu
  
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• School prank draws charges for two Pittsburgh South Brook students

  08-03-2019 18:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  A phone message will be sent to parents encouraging them to discuss with their children the "seriousness of the situation” and consequences.
  
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• Detroit Police Issue Warrant To File Assault, Battery Charges Against Allegheny Co. Controller Chelsa Wagner

  08-03-2019 18:10
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police in Detroit have issued a warrant requesting assault and battery charges be filed against Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner.
  Wagner is back in Pittsburgh after being detained earlier this week by police at a Detroit hotel.
  KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports the warrant is being reviewed by the prosecutor in Wayne County, Michigan.
  The prosecutor’s office released this statement Friday morning:
  “…Received
  
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• Wayne County prosecutors weighing charges against Allegheny County controller Chelsa Wagner

  08-03-2019 17:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The encounter between Controller Chelsa Wagner and Detroit police occurred early Wednesday at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel.
  
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• Detroit chief defends officers in encounter with Controller Wagner

  08-03-2019 17:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The encounter between Controller Chelsa Wagner and Detroit police occurred early Wednesday at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel.
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Unveil New Civic Arena Site Redevelopment Plans

  08-03-2019 17:09
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their redevelopment plans for the site of the old Civic Arena.
  The Pens say the plan will fill the 28-acre site next to PPG Paints Arena in the Lower Hill District with a mix of residential and office space, entertainment and food venues, shopping, green space and “an innovative energy hub.”(Images Courtesy: Pittsburgh Penguins)
  According to the Penguins, two developers – the Bucc
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers Trade Offensive Tackle Marcus Gilbert To Arizona Cardinals

  08-03-2019 16:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have traded offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert.NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported the team traded Gilbert to the Arizona Cardinals.“Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert traded to the Cardinals, per source.”
  Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert traded to the Cardinals, per source.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2019Schefter says the trade will give the Steelers a late 6th round pick.Gilbert played in only five games in
  
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• Police: Couple Caught Having Sex In Resort Hot Tub, Then Escaping Police Car

  08-03-2019 16:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police say a couple was caught having sex at Ohio’s Kalahari Resort and then escaped a police car.Kamden Mack, 25, of Ann Arbor, and Taylor Coats, 22, also of Michigan were arrested last night around 8:15 p.m. according to the Sandusky Register.Photo Credit: Erie County Jail
  The Register reports that Erie County sheriff’s deputies responded to Kalahari after a lifeguard reported catching a man and woman having intercourse i
  
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• Allegheny Co. Controller Chelsa Wagner Returns To Pittsburgh After Altercation, Arrest In Detroit

  08-03-2019 15:53
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner is back in Pittsburgh after being detained by police at a Detroit hotel.
  No charges have been filed in the case yet, but the police chief in Detroit says they do plan to file charges.
  Wagner is expected to hold a news conference regarding the incident now that she’s returned.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It all started Tuesday when Wagner and her husband, Khari Mosley went to Detroit to attend a
  
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• PTL Links: March 8, 2019

  08-03-2019 15:00
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show
  Ask Dr. Lori
  Carmi Soul Food
  Cherish Creamery
  Farm To Table Western Pa.
  Ultra Macha
  Modern Piano
  Don’s Appliances
  Pool City
  Perlora Furniture
  
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• Facebook To Remove Groups, Pages That Spread Vaccine Misinformation

  08-03-2019 14:34
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  NEW YORK (AP) — Social media giant Facebook says it will remove groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccinations on its site.
  It’s the latest step Facebook and others are taking to stem the tide of misinformation on social media sites.
  Facebook said Thursday it will take its cue from global health organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which have publicly identified
  
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• Report: Bills Out Of Trade Talks For Antonio Brown

  08-03-2019 13:40
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Buffalo Bills are reportedly out of trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver Antonio Brown.
  According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, intense talks between the two teams went well into the night, but by morning Buffalo told the Steelers they were out.Update from the #Bills on the Antonio Brown: After intense talks that went into last night, and almost getting there on trade compensation, Buffalo says they are
  
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• Tractor Trailer Rollover Causing Traffic Problems On Parkway West

  08-03-2019 13:25
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  FINDLAY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A tractor trailer rollover crash is causing traffic headaches this morning on the Parkway West near Pittsburgh International Airport.
  The crash happened before 7 a.m. in the outbound lanes near Clinton Road in Findlay Township.Wow here is a photo from our @KDKA crew on scene of this rollover TT accident outbound on I-376 past @PITairport. Very serious accident—look for another update in two minutes on @PittsburghsCW. pic.tw
  
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• Tractor Trailer Rollover Causes Traffic Problems On Parkway West

  08-03-2019 13:25
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  FINDLAY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A tractor trailer rollover crash is caused traffic headaches Friday morning on the Parkway West near Pittsburgh International Airport.
  The crash happened before 7 a.m. in the outbound lanes near Clinton Road in Findlay Township.Wow here is a photo from our @KDKA crew on scene of this rollover TT accident outbound on I-376 past @PITairport. Very serious accident—look for another update in two minutes on @PittsburghsCW. pic.t
  
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• Mount Oliver Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Bank Robberies

  08-03-2019 06:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Mount Oliver man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on federal bank robbery charges.
  The Department of Justice says 52-year-old David Payo entered the PNC Bank in Homestead on May 27, 2017. Payo approached a teller and said, “This is a robbery. Give me 50s, 100s, 20s and no dye packs.”
  Payo got away with $3,460 in cash.
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  On June 8, 2017, Payo entered the Citizens Bank in Monroeville, approa
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers Closing In On Trade Deal To Send Antonio Brown To Buffalo Bills

  08-03-2019 05:43
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to reports, the Steelers may have found the trade partner for Antonio Brown.According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Pittsburgh is close to finalizing a deal with the Buffalo Bills.“Sources: The #Steelers are closing in on a deal to send star WR Antonio Brown to the Buffalo #Bills. There it is.”
  Sources: The #Steelers are closing in on a deal to send star WR Antonio Brown to the Buffalo #Bills. There it is.
  
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• Pittsburgh Company Wants To Set Up Zip Line Between West End Overlook, North Shore

  08-03-2019 05:33
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  WEST END (KDKA) — There’s a new company in town that is looking to raise the city’s “fun factor” to new heights:a zip line that will slide thrill seekers from the West End Overlook to the North Shore.Thousands of tourists and native Pittsburghers flock to the West End Overlook for one reason: the view.“Because you can see everything,” Karissa Welshhans said. “You can see all the bridges, the river. It’s just
  
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• Wilkinsburg Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing 3 Banks, Convenience Store

  08-03-2019 05:29
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Wilkinsburg man has pleaded guilty to robbing three banks and a convenience store.
  The Department of Justice says 60-year-old Glenn Ford pleaded guilty to four counts Thursday.
  Ford confessed to robbing the Huntington Bank on Smithfield Street twice in September 2017, getting away with a total of $4,710. That same month he also robbed a Citizens Bank on East Carson Street, taking $2,950.
  He also robbed the CoGo’s on East Carson
  
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• Students rally in Oakland a day before International Women's Strike

  08-03-2019 04:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  The gathering at Schenley Plaza gave students a chance to speak on extending Title IX protections, reproductive rights and other issues.
  
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• Penguins Continue Mastery Of Blue Jackets In 3-0 Win

  08-03-2019 04:13
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Matt Murray stopped 25 shots for his 10th career shutout and the Pittsburgh Penguins opened a pivotal home-and-home with the Columbus Blue Jackets by rolling to a 3-0 victory on Thursday night.
  Phil Kessel scored for the first time in 17 games for the Penguins. Nick Bjugstad collected his ninth of the season for Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby took a high stick from Columbus’ Boone Jenner in the third period but returned to add an empty-
  
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• New Castle Police Seek Identity Of Robbery Suspect

  08-03-2019 03:43
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  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — New Castle Police want to identify a robbery suspect.
  Police say the female suspect robbed the Last Minit Mart on Montgomery Avenue on Tuesday. They did not say what the suspect stole.The suspect is described as about 5-feet-5-inches tall with a medium build.
  Police believe a white male suspect was waiting for her at the side of the building in a small blue or black possibly two-door vehicle.
  Anyone who is able to identify the suspect
  
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• The 3 Best Karaoke Spots In Pittsburgh

  08-03-2019 03:29
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — In search of a new favorite karaoke spot?
  Photo: KBOX Karaoke House/Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top karaoke spots around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re in the market for karaoke.
  1. Jekyl & Hyde
  photo: jekyl & hide/yelp
  Topping the list is Jekyl & Hyde. Located at 140 S. 18th St. in Southside Flats, the dive bar and karaoke spot is the h
  
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• Craving Custom Cakes? Here Are Pittsburgh’s Top 3 Options

  08-03-2019 03:19
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Need more custom cakes in your life?
  The Butterwood Bake Consortium. | Photo: Jessica L./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top custom cake hot spots in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re on the hunt.
  1. The Butterwood Bake Consortium
  Photo: Eva R./Yelp
  Topping the list is The Butterwood Bake Consortium. Located at 5222 Butler St. in Upper Lawrenceville, the d
  
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• Coal Miner Dead After Fall In W.Va. Mine

  08-03-2019 02:38
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  LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia officials say a 38-year-old coal miner has died in an accident.
  The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training said preliminary information indicates Adam DeBoard of Craigsville died of head injuries he suffered in a fall from a highwall mine.
  The fall happened shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday at the South Fork Coal Co. LLC Blue Knob Surface Mine in Greenbrier County.
  DeBoard was a loader operator
  
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• PennDOT addressing waiting times for REAL ID customers

  08-03-2019 02:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is shifting some employees to handle long lines for REAL ID cards at some license centers.
  
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• 7 West Mifflin Area High School Students Facing Disciplinary Action After Fight

  08-03-2019 02:20
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Police are looking into a fight involving several students at West Mifflin Area High School.
  The district says seven students were involved, and several others jumped in to try to break up the fight.
  No one was hurt.
  The students who were involved are facing disciplinary action.
  
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• 260 Charged In Justice Department Crackdown On Elder Fraud Schemes

  08-03-2019 01:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Department of Justice has brought charges against hundreds of defendants who allegedly targeted people over 60.
  Attorney General William Barr and other law enforcement officials say it’s the department’s largest ever nationwide crackdown on elder fraud schemes.
  “This is a particularly despicable crime because — and it’s a massive and growing problem — it’s despicable because the people invo
  
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• Allegheny County Jail Warden Defends Shutdown Over Water Issue

  08-03-2019 00:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A meeting of the Allegheny County Jail oversight board Thursday concluded with Warden Orlando Harper assuring everybody that he was doing everything he could to get hot water running throughout the jail, but a number of citizens were skeptical.
  Chaired by Judge David Cashman, with members like Sheriff Bill Mullen, county Councilman John Defazio, other officials and citizen representatives, the jail oversight board heard from citizens u
  
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