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• W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin Only Democratic Senator To Not Endorse LGBT Bill

  16-03-2019 23:57
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  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is the only Democratic senator who did not co-sponsor an LGBT anti-discrimination bill.
  The Register-Herald reports 44 Democratic U.S. senators and the two independent senators that caucus with them have signed onto Senate bill 788. The bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon would add LGBT protections to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
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• University Of Michigan: No Threat To Community After Reports Of Active Shooter

  16-03-2019 23:43
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  ANN ARBOR, Mich. (KDKA) — The University of Michigan says there does not appear to be an active threat to the community after reports of an active shooter Saturday.
  The university issued the initial alert just before 5 p.m. for Mason Hall, an academic building.
  The alert read, “UM Emergency Alert — Mason Hall Run Hide Fight.”
  A second alert said there was an active shooter in the building.UM EAlert Ann Arbor: Active shooter in Mason Hall
  
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• About 500 Pa. National Guard Members Deploying To Poland

  16-03-2019 23:41
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  ANNVILLE, Pa. (AP) – About 500 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard are preparing for deployment to Poland to take part in North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercises.
  Gov. Tom Wolf and Adjutant General Tony Carrelli took part in send-off ceremonies Saturday in Milton for the members assigned to 3rd Squadron, 27th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
  (Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs/Facebook)
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• Man Convicted Of Murder In Mt. Pleasant Man’s 2016 Death

  16-03-2019 23:28
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  ALVERTON, Pa. (AP) – A man has been convicted of third-degree murder in the death of a man struck by a car as he was jogging with his dog in western Pennsylvania on Christmas Eve in 2016.
  The Tribune-Review reports that Westmoreland County jurors deliberated for about three hours Friday before convicting 31-year-old Matthew Ramsay of murder, vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. He was acquitted of vehicular homicid
  
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• Furry Tails: Western Pa. Dogs In Running To Be Next Cadbury Bunny

  16-03-2019 23:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We all know the commercials.They bombard us during the Lenten and Easter season.They feature animals dressed in bunny ears and clucking like a chicken.
  It’s the iconic Cadbury bunny of course, and you’ve probably tried the world-famous chocolate treats from your Easter basket, too.Well, Cadbury is now looking for their next Clucking Bunny, and that pet might just come from Western Pennsylvania.
  Cadbury says they got 4,000 e
  
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• President Trump: ‘General Motors Must Get Their Lordstown Plant Open’

  16-03-2019 23:01
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  LORDSTOWN, Ohio (KDKA/AP) — President Donald Trump is calling on General Motors to reopen their recently closed plant in Lordstown, Ohio.
  The plant was idled in early March after more than 50 years. The plant produced Chevy Cruze vehicles.
  LORDSTOWN, OH – MARCH 06: GM Lordstown workers rally outside the GM Lordstown plant on March 6, 2019 in Lordstown, Ohio. The sprawling facility was idled after more than 50 years producing cars and other vehicles,
  
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• Furry Tails: ‘Love Your Dog, License Your Dog’ Campaign

  16-03-2019 22:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Spring is just around the corner, and with warmer weather on the way, your pets will be outside more and more. Because of that, now is as good a time as any for pet owners to be reminded of the importance of licensing your dog.
  To help, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has created reminder e-cards, like this one:
  (Image: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture)
  The campaign is called “Love Your Dog, License Your Dog,&rdq
  
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• Furry Tails: Maraschino, Ember & Dante Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  16-03-2019 21:34
  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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• Police searching for driver in fatal Fayette County hit-and-run

  16-03-2019 21:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim, a 54-year-old woman, was walking along Vanderbilt Road in Dunbar when she was hit.
  
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• Police: Allegedly Intoxicated Man Drives Off In Unlocked Pickup Truck

  16-03-2019 21:04
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  POINT MARION, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Fayette County say an allegedly intoxicated man found an unlocked pickup truck in a parking lot and tried to drive off.
  It happened around 11:20 a.m. Thursday at the Family Dollar on Penn Street in Point Marion.
  According to state police, 21-year-old Isaac George, of Dilliner, Pa., got into an unlocked pickup truck that was in the Family Dollar parking lot and found keys in the center console.
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• Switch at birth revealed 75 years later

  16-03-2019 20:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  When Sandra Baronick Pyne got AncestryDNA test results showing she was predominantly Italian, she and her Slavic family brushed it off as some kind of "mix-up."
  
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• Kansas Beats West Virginia 88-74 To Reach Big 12 Finals

  16-03-2019 20:30
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  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Dedric Lawson poured in 24 points, Quentin Grimes added 18 before leaving late with cramps and No. 17 Kansas roared away from West Virginia for an 88-74 victory Friday night in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals.
  Devon Dotson added 13 points and Marcus Garrett had 11 for the third-seeded and reigning champion Jayhawks (25-8). They advanced to play No. 5 seed Iowa State for the title Saturday night.
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• Local Jewish group creates relief fund following massacre of Muslim faithful in New Zealand

  16-03-2019 20:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh has set up the New Zealand Attack Emergency Relief Fund following the terror attack in New Zealand, 
  
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• Intoxicated man arrested on hit-and-run and gun charges

  16-03-2019 20:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Kristopher Alan Miller, 42, of West Virginia, was also charged with reckless driving, DUI, and multiple traffic violations.
  
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• Man Shot In Face Outside New Castle Bar Dies, Second Victim Hospitalized

  16-03-2019 18:15
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  LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – There was a fatal shooting across from the Lawrence County Courthouse in New Castle early Saturday morning.
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  The victim, 33-year-old Joseph Alan Kelosky, of Wampum, Pa., was shot in the face just after 2 a.m. in the parking lot of the Double D Cafe on East Washington Street. Officers located him lying in the parking lot. Kelosky was transported to UPMC Jameson where he was pronounced dead.Photo Credit: KDKA
  
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• "Our hearts were broken that day": Ceremony honors lives lost at Ebenezer Baptist Church fire

  16-03-2019 18:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Saturday morning, city firefighters added two wreaths to the memorial at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where two city firefighters died in a fire 15 years ago. 
  
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• Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Arnold Girl

  16-03-2019 18:10
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  WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – Police in Arnold have put out an alert for a missing teen who did not return to her home on the 1900 block of Victoria Avenue on Friday.Ayanna Guy, 15, was last seen wearing a dark blue JROTC uniform or a purple sweat shirt with the letters ELU on it. She was last seen with a 15-year-old boy named Joey Warren.
  Ayanna Guy (Photo Provided)
  Guy’s mother, Christen Guy, told police she has run away before.
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• April The Giraffe Gives Birth To New Calf

  16-03-2019 18:00
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  (KDKA) — April the Giraffe, who was made famous two years ago when her pregnancy captivated the internet, gave birth to a calf on Saturday afternoon.
  The Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, has been livestreaming April during her most recent pregnancy.WATCH LIVE: APRIL THE GIRAFFE LIVE CAMERA:
  The baby appears to be in good condition after being born just after lunchtime on Saturday.
  April the Giraffe and her new calf (Photo via screenshot of
  
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• Police Arrest Man For Hitting 2 Cars While Driving Drunk On South Side

  16-03-2019 16:58
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hitting two cars while driving drunk down the street the wrong way in the South Side on Friday night.
  Kristopher Alan Miller of West Virginia was arrested for two counts of hit-and-run, reckless driving, DUI, and multiple other traffic violations.
  Miller also allegedly had four guns in his vehicle with no permits to carry, leading to other charges.
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• State Police Searching For Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Fayette County

  16-03-2019 15:59
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  FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman from Dunbar Township was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Friday night.
  State police in Uniontown said a vehicle of unknown make and model struck a 54-year-old woman while heading southbound on Vanderbilt Road just before 8 p.m.
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  State police told KDKA that another driver came upon the victim and called 911.Anyone with information is asked to call the police in Uniontown at 724-439-7111
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• Memorial Wreath Laid At Ebenezer Church In Hill District To Honor Fallen Firefighters From 2004 Fire There

  16-03-2019 15:14
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held a memorial wreath-laying ceremony at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District on Saturday morning.
  Photo Credit: KDKA photojournalist Tim Lawson
  The wreath was laid to honor two Pittsburgh firefighters who died in the line of duty there 15 years ago — Battalion Chief Charles Brace, 55, of Brookline, and Master Firefighter Richard Stefanakis, 51, of Allentown.
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• The week's best reads: Meet the key players in the Michael Rosfeld trial, third-party restuarant delivery and more

  16-03-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Meet the key players in the Michael Rosfeld trial. Mt. Lebanon basketball did something cool and something not so cool. Some are wary of third-party restaurant delivery in Pittsburgh. Here are the week’s best reads.
  
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• The week's best reads: Meet the key players in the Michael Rosfeld trial, third-party restaurant delivery and more

  16-03-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Meet the key players in the Michael Rosfeld trial. Mt. Lebanon basketball did something cool and something not so cool. Some are wary of third-party restaurant delivery in Pittsburgh. Here are the week’s best reads.
  
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• New Rules In Place For St. Patrick’s Day Partygoers In Pittsburgh

  16-03-2019 12:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – People coming to Pittsburgh on Saturday for the St. Patrick’s Day parade should be aware there are new rules in place in Market Square and on the South Side.
  It’s the luck of the Irish this weekend in Pittsburgh, but don’t pull any shenanigans and stick to the plan and don’t drink and drive.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  The ride sharing programs will offer discounts this weekend and PennDOT wants motorists and partygoers
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Mostly Dry But Chilly Temps. For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

  16-03-2019 12:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mother Nature plans to give the Pittsburgh area hopefully one-last blast of winter weather for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
  Temperatures were right about where they belong early in the day on Saturday, but they aren’t expected to raise anywhere near the average high in the low 50s.Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
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  Area highs are expected to top out in the
  
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• Man Shot In Face Outside New Castle Bar

  16-03-2019 11:46
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  LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – There was a shooting right across from the Lawrence County Courthouse in New Castle early Saturday morning.
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  The victim, a man, was shot in the face just after 2 a.m. in the parking lot of the Double D Cafe on East Washington Street.
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  The victim was transported to the hospital. There is no word on his current condition.
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• Pitt responds to lawsuit by Antwon Rose's parents

  16-03-2019 05:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The lawsuit claims the university allowed Michael Rosfeld to resign without any notice of discipline in his employment file.
  
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• Driver Loses Control On Robinson Twp. Road, Flips Car Onto Roof

  16-03-2019 05:05
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  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A car flipped onto its roof Friday evening in Robinson Township.Police say the accident happened at approximately 10:38 p.m. in the 500-block of Walnut Drive.
  The driver somehow lost control of the vehicle and rolled the car onto its roof on a road in a residential neighborhood.Authorities say no one inside the vehicle was injured.
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• Senior Residents Given 30 Days To Move Out Of North Versailles Personal Care Home

  16-03-2019 04:50
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  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) – About three dozen senior citizens call the Gardens of Lincoln Couty Personal Car home on the Lincoln Highway in North Versailles home.The only problem – it may not be their home for long.
  State officials showed up at the home Friday and the news was not good.
  “It’s unbelievable,” said Ben Stuenzi, the owner of the personal care home. “I can see that it’s real because of all that’s gone on
  
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• State Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run Accident In Connellsville

  16-03-2019 03:34
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  CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – State police are on the scene of an accident in Fayette County.
  State troopers said a female pedestrian was hit on Vanderbilt Road at approximately 7:47 p.m. Friday night.The driver of the vehicle left the scene and right now state troopers do not have a vehicle description to release.#BREAKING: State Police and Several Firefighters are on scene- as well as the accident reconstruction team. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/FOmOkJXteH
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• Police In Pittsburgh Searching For Missing Teen

  16-03-2019 03:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are searching for a missing teenager from Homewood.Authorities posted to Facebook asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Unieque Rodgers of Homewood.According to authorities, Rodgers was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, black tennis shoes and glasses.Police ask anyone with informaiton on Rodgers whereabouts to call Missing Person detectives at 412-323-1714.Stay With KDKA.com Fo
  
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• Suspicious Vehicle At Butler Co. High School Leads To Arrest Of Person With Weapon

  16-03-2019 02:28
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  WEST SUNBURY, Pa. (KDKA) – Police responded near Moniteau High School after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle.
  According to a statement from state police, troopers responded to the school in Cherry Township at approximately 11 a.m. Friday morning.
  The school went into an external lockdown, according to a letter from Superintended Sean Arney posted to the school district’s website.
  A school police officer reported a suspicious vehicle off s
  
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• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2019 Announced

  16-03-2019 02:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh has a new Miss Smiling Irish Eyes.
  The Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade announced this year’s Irish queen is Maggie Brynes.Joining Brynes in her court are Erin Joyce and Anne Garvey.Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2019Photo Credit: (Allegheny County Photography)Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2019 1“It is always a pleasure to have the honor of crowning Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, and this year was no exception,” said
  
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• Local Police K9 Receives Trauma Kit, Narcan Kit From Donor

  16-03-2019 01:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local police K9 officer will receive lifesaving equipment.Protecting K9 Heroes, a Facebook page, donated a K9 trauma kit and a Narcan kit to Sharpsburg Police Department K9 Jango.
  K9 Jango is a German Shepherd assigned to Officer J. Hussar and enjoys cuddles and playing with his fellow lab Sophie.
  Narcan, which contains the drug Naloxone, blocks the effects of opiods and reverses overdoses within two to five minutes.Each kit contains
  
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• Returning The Favor: Local Jewish Leaders Step Up For Islamic Community

  16-03-2019 00:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – When an assassin massacred Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in October, of the first step up in support were members of the Pittsburgh Islamic Community.
  Friday, after news of the mosque massacres in New Zealand, reached Pittsburgh, local Jewish leaders took steps to reciprocate that support.“Our responsibility as the Islamic Community was here for us in our time of need is to be right back to be in their time of
  
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• Party Plans Are In Place For St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around The City

  16-03-2019 00:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The chairs and being set up, the food is being delivered and the beer is ready for this weekend!
  Popular Irish restaurant and bar Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle along Penn Avenue in the Strip District is ready.
  “It’s fun,” said owner David Regan. “It’s a lot of great music, there’s a lot of people and like I said before, we take most of the seating out so I wouldn’t come here expecting to hav
  
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• Pittsburgh’s O’Reilly Theater Goers To Experience Upgraded Security

  16-03-2019 00:38
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Theatergoers at the O’Reilly Theater will now notice added security measures including metal detectors and bag checks.
  The Pittsburgh Public Theater partnered with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to provide the screening service for patrons.
  It is the latest theater to adopt the metal detectors. The Benedum and Byham Theaters added the detectors to the entrances in the fall of 2018.
  “So you’re walking through a metal de
  
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• Fire Department Worried Closed Road Is Affecting Response Time

  16-03-2019 00:15
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  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – It has been six months since a flood wiped out a road in Sewickley Township.
  Residents are frustrated and firefighters are concerned about how the closed road has affected their response time.
  Not only is the road closure affecting traffic for their big fish fry Friday night, that is not their main concern.
  For six months barricades have blocked Lowber Road. There is not much left of this portion of the road after heavy rains w
  
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• Imam at Richland mosque sees the ties of hate between New Zealand and Tree of Life

  16-03-2019 00:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Visiting imam connects New Zealand and Tree of Life shootings and warns: ‘Fear, hate and anger is drowning the America dream’
  
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