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• Antwon Rose’s Family Calls For Change To State Law Following Acquittal Of Michael Rosfeld

  25-03-2019 23:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The acquittal of former East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld in the shooting death of Antwon Rose has sparked calls for changes to Pennsylvania state laws.
  Street protesters and the Rose family can’t fathom why Rosfeld could be acquitted for shooting someone who appeared to be running away.“Antwon Rose was shot in his back, which killed him. He was unarmed and he did not pose a threat to the officer or to the community, and the verdict today says t
  
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• ‘Oh My God, I’m Reliving The Titanic’: Pittsburgh-Area Women Recount Terrifying Viking Sky Cruise Rescue

  25-03-2019 22:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A few travelers from the Pittsburgh area went through a terrifying ordeal on board a cruise ship that experienced engine failure in stormy seas just off the coast of Norway.
  When the Viking Sky floundered off the Norway coast, Mary Ann Rieland was on board.
  “I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m reliving the Titanic,’” she said.
  Rieland, who is from northern Washington County, says the storm was an assault on the senses.
  “All you could hear was
  
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• County to examine Children's Fund for early learning, after school programs

  25-03-2019 22:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The 26-member panel was appointed by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald in the wake of the ballot failure of a children’s fund.
  
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• Michael Rosfeld Still Facing Civil Lawsuits After Acquittal In Shooting Death Of Antwon Rose

  25-03-2019 22:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The criminal case in the death of Antwon Rose may be settled, but former East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld still faces two civil lawsuits.
  Fred Rabner is the attorney representing Rose’s family in the civil cases.
  “The criminal matter, they took a great blow by having Rosfeld be found not guilty. They weren’t surprised by the verdict, but they aren’t happy with the verdict,” Rabner said.
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• Second eagle egg hatches at Hays

  25-03-2019 22:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hays eagle nest yields another eaglet
  
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• Construction Job Fair To Host Hundreds Of Students, Job Seekers

  25-03-2019 21:39
   
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A construction jobs fair is being held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this week.
  Friday’s event is open exclusively to students and teachers; then on Saturday, the fair is free and open to the public.
  Gov. Tom Wolf will be there on Friday to address the crowd.
  Organizers are expecting more than 4,500 middle and high school students.
  The “Build On… Careers in the Construction and Allied Industries” is being billed “as a c
  
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• Police Investigating Burglary At Indiana Co. Municipal Service Authority Office

  25-03-2019 21:33
   
  WHITE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after the Indiana County Municipal Service Authority office in White Township was burglarized.
  It happened sometime between 11:40 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday.
  State police say someone threw a rock through a window of the building located on Kolter Drive.
  The individual entered the building, rummaged through offices and took two unspecified items. The individual then ran from the building.
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• Second Eaglet Hatches At Hays Bald Eagles’ Nest

  25-03-2019 21:14
   
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A second eaglet hatched at the bald eagles nest in Hays on Monday.
  The eaglet could be seen breaking out of its egg just before 4 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania)
  The first eaglet of the year emerged from its egg Saturday afternoon.WATCH LIVE HERE: Hays Bald Eagle CamThe bald eagles in Hays have hatched 10 eaglets together.
  (Photo Credit: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania)
  The eagles laid three eggs this year.
  
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• Excessive force by former Pittsburgh police sergeant could cost city $77,500

  25-03-2019 20:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Former Pittsburgh police Sgt. Stephen Matakovich was sentenced to prison in 2017 for excessive force on then-19-year-old Gabriel Despres.
  
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• Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall For Avocados

  25-03-2019 20:07
   
  By Amanda Jackson, CNN
  (CNN) — California-grown avocados sold in bulk to retail stores in six states by the Henry Avocado Corporation are being recalled due to potential contamination with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, the company announced on Saturday.
  “Henry Avocado is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution due to positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine government inspection at its California packing facility,&rdqu
  
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• Kielbasa Recalled, May Be Contaminated With Pieces Of Metal

  25-03-2019 19:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thousands of pounds of kielbasa are being recalled because it may contain pieces of metal.
  North Country Smokehouse is recalling its “ready-to-eat” sausage products because they could be “contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.”
  (Source: USDA)
  The company says these packaged kielbasa were shipped to stores across the country.
  The recalled products were produced on Feb. 7 and 8, and have the establishment number: EST. 5390A
  The
  
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• Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner pleads not guilty in Detroit criminal case

  25-03-2019 19:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ms. Wagner, 41, and her husband, Khari Mosley, 42, both pleaded not guilty and received $5,000 bonds, according to court records for the 36th District Court.
  
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• Computers and audio equipment stolen in early morning burglary at WAMO-FM

  25-03-2019 18:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  The hip-hop and R&B station continues to broadcast using backup equipment.
  
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• ‘Did What Was Right’: Jury Foreman In Rosfeld Trial Defends Not Guilty Verdict

  25-03-2019 18:46
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  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — The foreman of a jury that acquitted a white Pennsylvania police officer of homicide says Michael Rosfeld didn’t know the black teen he shot was unarmed as he ran after the vehicle he was riding in was pulled over.
  Juror Jesse Rawls Sr. told WHTM-TV that Antwon Rose II and another occupant who ran from the stop “brought it on themselves” and that the then-East Pittsburgh officer knew there had just been a drive-by
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Out With Upper-Body Injury

  25-03-2019 17:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kris Letang is once again on the shelf with an upper-body injury.
  Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan said the defenseman will not be available Monday night against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.“#Pens HCMS: Letang has an upper-body injury. Will not play tonight”
  #Pens HCMS: Letang has an upper-body injury. Will not play tonight
  — Josh Getzoff (@PensJG) March 25, 2019Defenseman Olli Maatta is still not ready to r
  
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• Tournament Buzz: Oregon’s Kenny Wooten A Human Highlight Reel

  25-03-2019 17:20
  (CBS Denver/CBS Local) The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is usually when we see the most “madness.” This year, that wasn’t really the case, as we have just one double-digit seed (Oregon) advancing to the second weekend of games. Furthermore, there is just one other team that is outside the top four seeds in any region, and that is the fifth-seeded Auburn Tigers in the Midwest.
  Aside from the general “chalkiness” of the bracket, what are the biggest takeaways
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Chances Continue, But A Big Warm-Up Later In The Week

  25-03-2019 17:17
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A lot of dry time today but a rain chance remains in the forecast for several days this week.
  In fact, over the next seven days, KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley has only two days that are expected to be completely dry.That’s not to say that you should expect downpours on the other days.Rain chances overall will be light and spotty with no big rains expected during the “daytime.”
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin Compete In T-Shirt Cannon Challenge

  25-03-2019 17:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh knows how competitive Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are on the ice, but they took their skills to the seats at PPG Paints Arena.The duo recently took part in a t-shirt cannon challenge. The player to plant a shirt the closest to center ice would be the winner.“Think Sid is good in the shootout? You should see him with a T-shirt cannon.”
  Think Sid is good in the shootout?
  You should see him with a T-shirt cannon
  
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• Trash talk: Etna Rams will take on Sharpsburg Wolves in Earth Day challenge

  25-03-2019 16:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Since early March, the communities have been advertising Etna-Sharpsburg Earth Day Challenge 2019 through a rolling billboard on Route 28.
  
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• ‘You Know I Have To Kill You Both’: Man Arrested, Charged With Stabbing 2 People During Fight

  25-03-2019 15:47
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  SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A Washington County man is facing charges, accused getting into a fight and stabbing two people at a home over the weekend.
  David Vaughan, 55, of Washington, Pennsylvania, is facing two counts of attempted criminal homicide, as well as charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threats.
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  The incident happened in the early morning hours of Saturday at a home on East Maiden Street in South Strabane Townshi
  
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• Mercury Spill Shuts Down Postal Facility In Warrendale

  25-03-2019 14:52
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  WARRENDALE (KDKA) — A local postal facility has shut down due to a chemical spill over the weekend.
  A Postal Service official says mercury was spilled Sunday at the Network Distribution Center in Warrendale.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  They say all employees are safe, and nobody was exposed to the contaminant, but there’s no timeline for when the facility will reopen.
  In a statement, they say, “Professional environmental contractors are conducting te
  
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• Dick’s Sporting Goods Closing At Century III Mall

  25-03-2019 14:42
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  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — The Dick’s Sporting Goods store at Century III Mall is shutting its doors for good.
  A sign at the store says it will close on Saturday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Earlier this month, a judge granted the mall’s owner approval to reject Dick’s lease to make way for redeveloping the property.
  RELATED STORIES:In Confusing Day, Century III Mall Appears Sold, Then Not By Current Owner
  Century III Mall Reopened, Judge To Allow O
  
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• PTL Links: March 25, 2019

  25-03-2019 14:06
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Demeatria Boccella
  Women and Transformational Leadership Symposium
  Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
  McKee Organizing Services
  Inspired Closests Pittsburgh
  Hafele.com
  Bridge To Home
  WW: Weight Watchers
  WW Recipes
  
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• WW Recipes: Fresh Recipes For Spring

  25-03-2019 14:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — WW Ambassador Mary Vogliano is back in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with some fresh recipes for springtime.
  Fresh Vegetable SoupServes: 12 | SmartPoints: 0
  Ingredients:
  • 2 garlic clove(s), medium, minced• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped• 1/2 tsp table salt (or to taste)• ¼ tsp black pepper• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, or fresh chives, chopped• 2 medium, uncooked carrots, diced• 2 small uncooked zucc
  
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• Wagner, Husband To Surrender To Police In Detroit

  25-03-2019 13:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, and her husband, Khari Mosley, are expected to surrender to police in Detroit today following an incident earlier this month at a hotel.
  Wagner, 41, has been charged with two counts of resisting arrest and obstructing the police, a felony carrying a maximum penalty of two years and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days.
  Mosley, 50, has been charged wi
  
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• Wagner, Husband Plead Not Guilty During Arraignment In Detroit

  25-03-2019 13:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner, and her husband, Khari Mosley, have surrendered to police in Detroit following an incident earlier this month at a hotel.
  Wagner, 41, has been charged with two counts of resisting arrest and obstructing the police, a felony carrying a maximum penalty of two years and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 90 days.
  Mosley, 50, has been charged with one count of
  
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• Students march across city after Downtown Antwon Rose rally

  25-03-2019 13:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  A crowd of mostly high school and college students from across the city gathered Monday at the City-County Building in Downtown for a rally protesting the acquittal of Michael Rosfeld in the killing of Antwon Rose II.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Preparing For Possible Protests Over Rosfeld Verdict

  25-03-2019 13:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools are preparing for possible demonstrations today following last week’s not guilty verdict in the trial of former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld.
  A statement from Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet says the district understands that students want to support Antwon Rose’s family, but the district does not support students leaving school during the day “to enter an unpredictable an
  
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• Pittsburgh Public School Students Protest Rosfeld Not Guilty Verdict

  25-03-2019 13:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public School students are holding a walkout and protests today following last week’s not guilty verdict in the trial of former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld.
  WATCH: Students Hold Protest —
  A statement from Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet says the district understands that students want to support Antwon Rose’s family, but the district adds that they do not support students leaving school
  
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• Police: Man Found Suffering From Multiple Stab Wounds After South Side Fight

  25-03-2019 12:32
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was found with multiple stab wounds overnight on the city’s South Side.
  The victim was found around 1 a.m. inside a parked car in the lot outside the First National Bank, across from Jack’s Bar on East Carson Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police say he had suffered multiple stab wounds after a fight with an unknown male at a parklet about a block away.
  Police say the victim is in stable c
  
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• Advocates tell feds: Proposed change to food stamp rule would be harmful

  25-03-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The deadline to submit comments to the federal government is April 2
  
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• Meeting set on proposed shale gas well at U.S. Steel mill in Mon Valley

  25-03-2019 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Proposal by New Mexico-based Merrion Oil & Gas Corp. to drill its first shale gas well on Edgar Thomson steel mill site raises concerns
  
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• Crews Battle Early Morning Fire In Brookline

  25-03-2019 12:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A house fire sent crews to Brookline early Monday morning.
  The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. at Mayville Avenue, near Hartranft Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Scott Danka)
  No injuries were reported.
  Officials have not yet said what sparked the fire.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Turnpike buys flooded properties near Southern Beltway construction on Cecil-McDonald border

  25-03-2019 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  After two summers of flooding along Route 980, the Pennsylvania Turnpike bought seven properties near construction of the Southern Beltway.
  
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• Bloomfield's landmark Groceria Italiana returns as Bloomfield Groceria

  25-03-2019 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  New owners will have a soft opening of the Cedarville Street space this week and hope to be in full operation by April 1, with hot lunches.
  
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• Muslim call for unity and solidary draws diverse crowd

  25-03-2019 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Muslim community with support from groups throughout the area are calling for action to reduce hatred — and change use-of-force laws.
  
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• United Methodists air their hurts at regional meeting

  25-03-2019 05:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Debriefing session follows February vote by United Methodist legislative body to uphold and strengthen bans on gay ordination, marriage
  
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• Juvenile Shot After Altercation With Adult In Washington Co. Movie Theater

  25-03-2019 04:50
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  NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – An altercation between several juveniles and an adult at a movie theater in Washington County ended with one juvenile shot Saturday night.It happened at the Regal Crown Center outside Washington, Pa.
  It started as an argument that turned violent between a group of teenagers and an adult who were at a screening of the movie “Us” at the Regal Theater.
  “Our officers responded to Regal Cinemas in the Cro
  
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• Steelers GM Kevin Colbert: Team Felt ‘Comfortable’ With Antonio Brown Trade

  25-03-2019 04:38
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  PHOENIX (KDKA) — Sunday was day one of the NFL owners meetings at the Biltmore in Phoenix.
  KDKA’s Bob Pompeani had a chance to talk to Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert about the trade of Antonio Brown for a third- and a fifth-round pick.
  Pompeani: “What went wrong with Antonio Brown?”Colbert: “Really, I mean, you know, we got to a point where when we had the discussion with Antonio back in, later in Feburary about, you know,
  
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• Obituary: Sidney N. Busis / Devotion to his family, patients, faith defined physician

  25-03-2019 01:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  The “Jewish doctor Mister Rogers” believed in the goodness of others and gave back to the community
  
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• ‘I Got A Long Fight Ahead Of Me’: Antwon Rose’s Mother Says ‘It’s Not Over’ Following Michael Rosfeld’s Acquittal

  25-03-2019 01:32
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  RANKIN (KDKA) — At a vigil in Rankin on Sunday, Antwon Rose’s mother said “it’s not over” for her after Michael Rosfeld was acquitted in the shooting death of her son.
  A crowd gathered at a basketball court in Hawkins Village to remember Rose.
  Michelle Kenney, Rose’s mother, spoke to reporters, saying “it’s not over.”
  “The problem is the law. The problem isn’t the individual. If we rewrite the la
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Preparing For Possible Protests Following Jury’s Decision In Rosfeld Trial

  25-03-2019 01:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet made a statement Sunday regarding the districts preparations for the upcoming week following the verdict in the Michael Rosfeld trial.
  “We may not all process Antwon’s death and the outcome of this case the same way, but we can all agree that any student who is affected by these events deserves to feel safe and supported by our school community,” Superintendent H
  
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• Kenyan Teacher Who Gives Away 80% Of His Salary Is Awarded $1M Global Prize

  25-03-2019 00:34
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  (CNN) — A math and physics teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away 80% of his monthly income to help the poor, won a $1 million prize on Sunday.
  Peter Tabichi, who is also a Franciscan brother, was awarded the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
  He teaches at a rural Kenyan school in Pwani Village, with only one computer, poor internet and a student-teacher ratio of 58:1. Nearly all his students are from poor families, and almost a third of them are
  
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