• Sen. Bob Casey Introduces Two New Bills Around Affordable Childcare, Tax Credit

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Senator Bob Casey introduces two new bills to make child care more affordable.
    “Every child in this country is born with a light inside them,” said Casey.But Senator Bob Casey says making sure those children live up to their full potential starts with making sure they have the best early child care.Unfortunately, the cost is sometimes too much to handle for many middle-class families.“Too many families are having to m
  • Vehicle Rollover On Parkway East Near Churchill, Reported Injuries

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Traffic is at a standstill on the Parkway East outbound near Churchill.
    Officials say an unknown amount of people were injured when a vehicle rolled over on the Parkway East.
    Churchill: Vehicle rollover with injury – I376 WB near Churchhill exit. Traffic is restricted while units operate .
    — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) March 15, 2019
    Police and firefighters are on the scene.The scene has since been cleared.Stay With KD
  • New Post-Pancreas Surgery Treatment Could Help Avoid Complications

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After a fall down a hill and getting whacked in the lower chest with a tree branch, Bruce Reitman’s pancreas became chronically inflamed.“I was in so much pain, couldn’t eat, curled up in a ball so often, going to the doctor crying so often because the pain was so bad.”
    In some cases, the condition can be related to alcohol, genetics or an autoimmune reaction.
    Typical treatments include avoiding food by mouth, s
  • Hands down, let's talk: City police seek to ease tensions between youth, officers

    Hands down, let's talk: City police seek to ease tensions between youth, officers
    “I didn’t like what I was seeing all over the country with the constant tension between the young people and police,” — police Cmdr. Lando.
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  • Gov. Wolf Orders State Flags To Fly At Half-Staff

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    HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The governor of Pennsylvania has issued that all state flags be flown at half-staff following a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand.Governor Tom Wolf issued the order Friday evening, ordering the flags to be lowered until sunset on Sunday.“Frances and I are appalled by the senseless shootings at the mosques in New Zealand,” said Governor Wolf. “Our hearts ache for the families and friends of the victims. Our hearts ac
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  • Kelly AuCoin On ‘Billions’, Playing Dollar Bill & Working With Robert De Niro

    (CBS Local)– Kelly AuCoin almost passed up the opportunity to be on “Billions.”
    Aucoin, who plays Axe Capital’s Dollar Bill Stern, had to be convinced by his friend and actor Michael Kelly to take the part. Let’s just say the decision ended up working out for him.
    “I auditioned for one role initially and didn’t get that, but they called me back for this character called Dollar Bill,” said AuCoin in an interview with CBS Local. “This woul
  • Parents Fight Over Custody Turns Into Shooting In Jeanette, Shooter On The Run

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    JEANETTE, Pa. (KDKA) – An argument over the custody of a child turned into a shooting in Westmoreland County on Friday.
    The City of Jeanette Police Department say that 23-year-old DeJanette Crosby went to see her child at home of her ex-boyfriend’s house to see her child. That’s when police say an argument broke out.According to authorities, a man accompanying Crosby, 22-year-old Elijah T. Miles, then entered the residence who shot the child&r
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  • Kensi And Deeks To Be Married On An All-New NCIS: LA This Sunday Night

    The moment NCIS: LA fans have been waiting for finally comes to fruition this Sunday night when Kensi and Deeks finally tie the knot. After months of planning the happy couple will finally get to exchange vows in an action packed episode featuring an appearance from old acquaintance Anatoli Kirkin.
    Check out the video above for a sneak peak at this week’s episode and be sure to tune in this Sunday night at 9:00 PM ET/PT for all the festivities, only on CBS. Check your local listings for mo
  • Stunned Man Finds Bright Green Iguana In Toilet, Calls 911

    (CBSMiami/CBS Local) — What’s bright green, about two feet long, and something you don’t want to find in your toilet?
    How about an iguana!
    A Fort Lauderdale man called 911 after going to the bathroom and finding a bright green iguana swimming in his toilet.
    The man called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission first but was told it doesn’t respond to that type of call. So that’s when he called 911.
     Can you imagine lifting the toliet seat and finding this? To
  • Second Suspect Identified In January Homicide In Mercer Co.

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    FARRELL, Pa. (KDKA) – State Police have issued a second suspect in the murder of a Mercer County man during a home invasion.According to police, 27-year-old Gerald Allen Frank of Pittsburgh was charged in January with the death of Harry Kennedy, Jr.RELATED STORY: Pittsburgh Man Charged In Mercer Co. Homicide, Robbery
    Authorities have now identified 24-year-old Desmond Dwayne Green, of Sharon, Pa., as a second suspect in the death of the 49-year-old man.
    O
  • The Best Warm Weather Destinations For Spring Break

    Although there may be several books in the world, we find the best stories are those found between the pages of a passport. This spring break, let the sunshine in as you jet set across the globe to some of the world’s sunniest destinations. Whether you choose to celebrate in the islands of the Caribbean or the wild plains of Africa, break free from the norm over these next few weeks as you sit poolside and sip away your troubles among family and friends.
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  • Lawmaker Wants Requirement For People To Own An AR-15, Same Gun Used In Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Missouri lawmaker has unveiled a new bill that would require everyone between the age of 18 and 35 to own an AR-15.The AR-15 was one of four guns police say Robert Bowers used to kill eleven people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in October.Representative Andrew McDaniel, a Republican lawmaker in Missouri, has named the bill after himself as the McDaniel Militia act.
    The bill takes it one step further, it also would creat
  • Report: Wife Of Former Pitt Football Player Charged In College Admissions Scam

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The wife of a Vandergrift native and former Pitt football player has reportedly been charged in the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal.
    The Valley News Dispatch reports 63-year-old Marci Palatella, of Hillsborough, Calif., is facing mail fraud charges for allegedly paying $575,000 to a nonprofit that allegedly assisted in her son’s SAT test and conspiring to bribe a University of Southern California athletic director t
  • Yuengling Named Top U.S. Craft Beer Company

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania brewer Yuengling has been named the top craft beer company in the country once again.Brewers Association released the results of their 2018 top 50 brewing companies by sales volume, and the Pottsville company came out on top.Yuengling has topped that list since 2014.
    Yuengling also beat out other craft beer companies like Boston Beer Co., who produces Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and New Belgium Brewing Co.
    The be
  • AG Shapiro Announces Resources For Students Affected By Art Institute Closure

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Attorney General Josh Shapiro wants to make sure former Art Institute of Pittsburgh students know about resources that are available to help them after the school’s sudden closure.
    The school closed on Friday, March 8, leaving students with questions about transcripts, loans and transferring credits.
    RELATED STORIES:CCAC Stepping In To Help Art Institute Students
    Students Shocked By Art Institute Of Pittsburgh’s Sudden Clos
  • Activist Jasiri X launches petition to fire Pittsburgh FOP head

    Activist Jasiri X launches petition to fire Pittsburgh FOP head
    The Pittsburgh rapper believes ousting Robert Swartzwelder in light of a critical grand jury report will enhance police-community relations.
  • Police: Man Strikes Woman With Vehicle Door, Runs Over Second Woman

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    DARLINGTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — State police say a Beaver County man struck one woman with an open vehicle door and ran over another Friday morning.
    It happened around 9 a.m. at a home on North State Line Road in Darlington Township.
    According to state police, 21-year-old Colin Victor Duffy, of Darlington, arrived at the home looking for his girlfriend. A 68-year-old woman was in the vehicle with Duffy.
    The homeowner, a 56-year-old woman, confronted Duffy wh
  • Here Are Pittsburgh’s Top 3 Cycling Class Spots

    PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — In search of a new favorite cycling class spot?
    Urban Elements & Cycology. | Brittany T./Yelp
    Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cycling class 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 cycling classes.
    1. California Cycle Path Indoor Cycling Studio
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    Topping the list is California Cycle Path Indoor Cycling Studio. L
  • Pittsburgh’s 5 Top Food Trucks (That Won’t Break The Bank)

    PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) –Looking to try the best food trucks in town?
    Doce Taqueria. | Photo: Carol S./Yelp
    Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable food trucks in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
    1. Redhawk Coffee
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    Topping the list is Redhawk Coffee. Located at 120 Meyran Ave. in Oakland, the food truck, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest rated b
  • The NFL Will Not Investigate Former Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown’s Domestic Dispute

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    OAKLAND (KDKA) — Antonio Brown will not be getting any discipline from the league when the 2019 season begins.
    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers Insider Ed Bouchette reports the NFL will not look into the domestic abuse allegations that were filed against Brown. Those charges were eventually dropped.
    “NFL not pursuing Antonio Brown’s Florida domestic dispute.”
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  • Asia Kate Dillon On ‘Billions’, Taylor Mason & ‘Orange Is The New Black’

    (CBS Local)– Asia Kate Dillon never expected to be in the position that they are in.
    Dillon identifies as non-binary and they play a non-binary character on “Billions” named Taylor Mason. Taylor goes from being an intern at Axe Capital to one of the most important people in the hedge fund world. There has never been a character like this on television and Dillon is honored that they can impact a generation of people with this groundbreaking character.
    “It’s really h
  • Franco and George: Leaving their posts at the airport for a little cleaning up

    Franco and George: Leaving their posts at the airport for a little cleaning up
    The two icons have greeted travelers near the escalators in the airport’s airside building for more than a decade.
  • Pittsburgh International Airport’s George Washington, Franco Harris Statues To Be Refurbished

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Travelers at the Pittsburgh International Airport won’t be seeing the iconic statues of George Washington and Franco Harris for a while.
    The Allegheny County Airport Authority says the two statues have been temporarily removed from the Airside Terminal, where they have been greeting travelers for more than a decade.
    Curators and conservators from the Heinz History Center removed the statues Friday morning.George and Franco are ta
  • Two Former Pittsburgh Steelers Criticize Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger For Player Disconnect

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Just days after one former teammate spoke out against Roethlisberger, another has followed suit.After former Steelers running back Josh Harris claimed Big Ben purposely fumbled a hand off in the final game of the 2014 regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals, Isaac Redman has come out with his own criticism.Redman and Harris agreed to talk to Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated about how sharing a locker room with Ben really is.
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  • Two Former Pittsburgh Steelers Claim Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Is The Problem With The Team

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Just days after one former teammate spoke out against Roethlisberger, another has followed suit.After former Steelers running back Josh Harris claimed Big Ben purposely fumbled a hand off in the final game of the 2014 regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals, Issac Redman has come out with his own criticism.Redman and Harris agreed to talk to Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated about how sharing a locker room with Ben really is.
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  • Shaler Woman Accused Of Stealing $25K From Elementary School PTO

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    SHALER (KDKA) — A Shaler woman is accused of stealing $25,000 from an elementary school’s Parent-Teacher Organization.
    Rebecca Hirt was treasurer of Burchfield Primary School’s PTO.
    Police say she had been writing checks to herself and for cash since 2017.
    She told police she used the money to pay medical bills and funeral expenses.
    Hirt is facing charges of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
  • Pittsburgh police beef up security at mosques, as many mourn another massacre

    Pittsburgh police beef up security at mosques, as many mourn another massacre
    Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Tree of Life “wept at the horror of the massacre in the two mosques in New Zealand, as many of you did."
  • McDonald’s Evacuated After Someone Sprays Pepper Spray

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    NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) — A fast food restaurant in North Huntingdon was evacuated Thursday night after someone sprayed pepper spray inside the building.
    It happened just after 10 p.m. at the McDonald’s on Route 30.
    Police, firefighters and emergency medical service units were called to the restaurant.
    According to police, someone walked into the building and sprayed pepper spray.
    The building was evacuated and EMS crews treated employees who were e
  • Man Who Ran From Vehicle During Antwon Rose Shooting Pleads Guilty In Drive-By Shooting

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man who was in a car with Antwon Rose before Rose was fatally shot has pleaded guilty to several charges in connection to a drive-by shooting.
    Eighteen-year-old Zaijuan Hester pleaded guilty Friday to three counts of aggravated assault and four firearms charges. Prosecutors dropped the charge of attempted homicide.
    Zaijuan Hester (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County)
    Police say Hester was in the back seat of a car in North Braddock wh
  • NFL Suspends Cleveland Browns Running Back Kareem Hunt For Eight Games

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    CLEVELAND (KDKA) — The NFL has suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt for eight games for violations of the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.The league announced the suspension Friday morning. Hunt was under investigation for physical altercations at his residence in Cleveland last February and at a resort in Ohio last June.Hunt released a statement through the team when the news was announced.“NFL announces suspension for RB Kareem Hunt. Statement fr
  • Tournament Buzz: Bubble Watch Heading Into Selection Sunday

    (CBS Sacramento/CBS Local) — With Selection Sunday now just two days away, the NCAA Tournament field is coming into better focus. Twelve teams have already secured a spot via conference tournament wins, and 20 more will lock up their bids between today and 6 p.m. Eastern on Sunday.
    That leaves 36 at-large bids to be filled. But in all likelihood, we’re really looking at the last four slots in the tournament. That is where bracketologists like CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm make their l
  • Juror replaced in Rosfeld case before it even starts

    Juror replaced in Rosfeld case before it even starts
    During individual questioning of potential jurors, the 66-year-old railroad retiree discussed hearing loss but no other medical problems.
  • Pittsburgh Public Safety Increasing Patrols At Mosques In Response To New Zealand Shootings

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    KDKA STATEMENT ON NEW ZEALAND SHOOTING: It has been widely reported that the suspected gunman in the New Zealand massacre took to social media platforms to live stream his attacks. As a newsroom, we have made an editorial decision that we will NOT show these images in any of our local newscasts.The Pittsburgh community is still grieving from the Tree of Life shootings, and we want to be respectful of the victims, their families and our community in our reportin
  • Fire disrupts jail's high-security floor

    Fire disrupts jail's high-security floor
    "The fire was put out with a chemical extinguisher and operations returned to normal once the smoke cleared," per a county spokeswoman.
  • Brighton Heights Church Building Damaged In Fire

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    BRIGHTON HEIGHTS (KDKA) — A Brighton Heights church building was damaged in a fire late Thursday night.
    It happened just before 11 p.m. at the Risen Lord Roman Catholic Parish on California Avenue.
    The fire started in an administrative office.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    No one was injured.
    It’s unclear how much damage the building sustained.
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  • Teen pleads guilty to N. Braddock drive-by that preceded Antwon Rose shooting

    Teen pleads guilty to N. Braddock drive-by that preceded Antwon Rose shooting
    Zaijuan Hester, who will be sentenced June 4 on aggravated assault and gun charges, will not testify at the Michael Rosfeld trial.
  • PTL Links: March 15, 2019

    Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:St. Patrick’s Day Parade
    Mike Gallagher
    DiAnoia’s Eatery
    Pizzeria Davide
    Adele Givens at Pittsburgh Improv
    Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival
    Graham Nash
    Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania
    The Silencers
    Alabama
    JFilm Festival
    Andy Amrhein at Evey True Value Hardware
  • Suspect In Multiple Laundromat Thefts Caught In Penn Hills

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    PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The suspect in multiple laundromat thefts has been caught in Penn Hills.
    Police say the suspect was caught breaking into a laundromat in Penn Hills overnight Thursday into Friday. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, is currently being held at the Penn Hills Police Department.RELATED STORY: Theft Suspect Accused Of Stealing Hundreds Of Dollars In Coins From LaundromatsThe suspect is accused of breaking into four laundroma
  • Suspect In Laundromat Theft Caught In Penn Hills

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    PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The suspect in a laundromat theft has been caught in Penn Hills.
    Police say the suspect was caught breaking into a laundromat in Penn Hills overnight Thursday into Friday. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, is currently being held at the Penn Hills Police Department.
    “The first arriving officer saw the individual coming out of the front door of the laundromat. He was carrying a crow bar, various other tools, had g
  • Police: Naked Man Attacks, Robs Woman Before Running Into Vacant Home

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    LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a naked man attacked and robbed a woman he encountered on a street.
    Lower Burrell police say officers encountered 48-year-old city resident Robert E. Brown late Wednesday night after he allegedly ripped off the woman’s sweatshirt, causing minor injuries. A witness told them Brown had accused the woman of an improper action from his childhood, even though they had never met.
    Brown ran off but was soon found s
  • Dog Wakes Man During House Fire In Washington County

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    CENTERVILLE (KDKA) — A man says his dog helped him escape a fire that destroyed his Washington County home late Thursday night.
    It happened around 11:55 p.m. on Vesta Street near Main Street in Centerville.
    (Photo Credit: KDKA)
    Firefighters say the house was fully engulfed when they arrived at the scene and flames were shooting out of the roof and the front of the house.
    Homeowner Bill Knerr, who lives alone, says he was sleeping and didn’t hear the
  • Adaptive sports equipment enables outdoor recreation for all

    Adaptive sports equipment enables outdoor recreation for all
    Medical equipment industry has developed adaptive equipment that enables mobility-challenged people to participate in outdoor recreation. 
  • Pittsburgh Weather: Colder Temperatures, Snow Flurry Chances Return For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday morning brings an end to the rain and some of the gusty winds we experienced overnight.
    Winds could still gust up to 25 mph through the day and leftover showers will give way to a mixture of clouds and sun.
    WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
    Temperatures will top out in the mid to upper 50s by late afternoon before another disturbance brings clouds, more showers a
  • Mayor Peduto: Pittsburgh Wishing New Zealand Peace After Mosque Shootings

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CBS) — Mayor Bill Peduto says Pittsburgh is wishing New Zealand peace after dozens were killed in shootings at two mosques.
    The shootings happened in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday.
    The New Zealand national flag is flown at half-mast on a Parliament building in Wellington on March 15, 2019, after a shooting incident in Christchurch. (Photo Credit: MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)
    At least 49 people were killed and more were injured.
  • The latest North Shore attraction? Duckpins, pinball, and beer pong

    The latest North Shore attraction? Duckpins, pinball, and beer pong
    New entertainment concept Shorty’s Pins x Pints to open in former Tilted Kilt space by year end.
  • Dollar General To Open Nearly 1,000 Stores In 2019

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    (CNN) — Dollar General keeps expanding even as discount rivals like Family Dollar shrink.
    The company said Thursday it will open 975 new stores in the United States this year. Dollar General will remodel 1,000 older stores with new queue lines to drive last-minute impulse buys. It will also spruce up its health and beauty sections to lift sales.
    Dollar General has been growing for years in rural America. Dollar General opened 900 stores in 2018 and 1,315
  • Police: Man breaks into Washington County funeral home, steals casket blanket

    Police: Man breaks into Washington County funeral home, steals casket blanket
    Police in Pennsylvania say a 54-year-old man broke into a funeral home to steal 10 bottles of liquor and an American flag blanket for a casket.
  • U.S. Postal Service Reveals ‘Sesame Street’ Stamps

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “Sesame Street” stamps will be available at a post office near you sometime this year.
    The U.S. Postal Service revealed three 2019 stamp subjects Tuesday.
    One of the three subjects is “Sesame Street.” The Postal Service says they are honoring the long-running show as “one of the most influential and beloved children’s television shows.”
    (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Postal Service)
    The stamps will feat
  • Police: Man Steals Liquor, American Flag Casket Blanket From Funeral Home

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    CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) – Police in Pennsylvania say a 54-year-old man broke into a funeral home to steal 10 bottles of liquor and an American flag blanket for a casket.
    Canonsburg police say surveillance video caught David Wayne Maga entering through a delivery door at a local funeral home the night of March 8. The Observer-Reporter reports police say they have evidence he may have rearranged chairs, opened caskets and eaten a number of cookies in the

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