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• Pirates Beat Reds 7-5, Complete First Sweep Against Cincinnati Since 1969

  07-04-2019 23:27
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — A charged-up Yasiel Puig barreled into a bunch of Pirates during a bench-clearing fracas Sunday, and was among five ejections in Pittsburgh’s 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
  The trouble started in the fourth inning when Chris Archer threw his first pitch behind the waist of Derek Dietrich. His previous time up, Dietrich dropped his bat and stood in the box to watch his 436-foot drive clear the fence atop the Clemente Wall and
  
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• Steelers Linebacker Ryan Shazier Shows Progress In New Video

  07-04-2019 22:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been busy rehabbing from an injury and today he took another step by taking a box job with one of his physical trainers.View this post on InstagramDEDICATION = HARDWORK + PATIENCE
  A post shared byRyan Shazier (@shazier) on Apr 7, 2019 at 12:49pm PDT
  Shazier was injured in a game against the Bengals on December 4, 2017.A year following the injury, Shazier took to Instagram to thank the Steelers and t
  
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• Pitt Athletics Unveils New Uniforms

  07-04-2019 21:19
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department is hosting a 4:00 p.m. press conference, unveiling their new uniforms.Represent the future. #H2P pic.twitter.com/vq0Wu7XbES
  — Pitt Athletics (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) April 7, 2019
  In collaboration with Nike and the university, the school premiered their new blue and yellow color scheme as well as a new script.You can see all the new uniforms here.
  
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• Incumbent Darlene Harris finds herself in familiar fight in city's District 1 race

  07-04-2019 21:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two opponents — Bobby Wilson and Mark Brentley Sr. — are vying to upset Ms. Harris in the May 21 primary.
  
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• Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown Attacks JuJu Smith-Schuster On Social Media

  07-04-2019 20:57
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown attacked former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on social media Sunday.
  The former Steeler took to Twitter Sunday afternoon saying, “Keep your emotions off the internet.”Keep your emotions off the internet
  — Antonio Brown (@AB84) April 7, 2019
  Brown later tweeted about a picture of Smith-Schuster depicted as the Steelers most valuable playe
  
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• Bald Eagle In Arkansas Killed Near Nest

  07-04-2019 19:44
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  DREW COUNTY, Ar. (KDKA) — Authorities in southeastern Arkansas are searching for the person responsible for the shooting death of a bald eagle.
  The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is investigating the death of the bald eagle that was found in Drew County on March 28.April 5, 2019
  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are conducting a joint investigation into the death of a mature bald eagle found in Drew County March 2
  
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• Crews Responding To Two-Alarm House Fire In Duquesne

  07-04-2019 18:35
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  DUQUESNE (KDKA) – Firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Duquesne.
  The fire broke out in a two-story dwelling on South 7th Street.
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  Officials said in a post on Twitter at 12:42 p.m. that the fire has spread to a second building.
  Duquesne: 2 houses on fire – first block of S. 7th Street. No injuries reported at this time. Responders are at the scene.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) April 7, 2019
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• Abandoned House In Duquense Catches Fire, Spreads To Home Next Door

  07-04-2019 18:35
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  DUQUESNE (KDKA) — Fire broke out at an abandoned house in Duquesne today, and quickly spread to the home next door.
  The man that lived in the home next door lost everything.
  Duquesne resident Joe Conrad said he watched his house go up in flames. Conrad’s is the house next door to where the abandoned home caught fire and he says he has watched his share of vandalism on his street. He says it’s made living here tough the last few years.
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Schedule Announced, Will Face New York Islanders In First Round

  07-04-2019 16:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.WE’RE IN!
  The Penguins are playoff bound for the 13th consecutive season, the longest streak in the NHL.#LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/38XavCFrpj— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 5, 2019
  This is the 13th consecutive season that the Pittsburgh hockey team has made the playoffs, making it the longest streak in the N
  
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• Suspected Rhino Poacher Killed By An Elephant, Eaten By Lions In South Africa

  07-04-2019 14:35
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  (CNN) — Only a skull and a pair of trousers remained after a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant, then eaten by lions in Kruger National Park, South African National Parks said.
  The incident happened after the man entered the park with four others to target rhinos, according to a parks service statement released Friday.
  His family were notified of his death late Tuesday by his fellow poachers, and a search party led by Kruger’s regiona
  
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• Turnpike, transit agencies begin push for broader state and local transit funding

  07-04-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pennsylvania Turnpike wants to kill $450 million annual payments for transit and transit agencies want to raise more local revenue. 
  
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• Overnight Garage Fire In Ross Township Took Several Hours To Contain

  07-04-2019 13:43
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  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – An overnight garage fire in Ross Township summoned several fire departments.
  Emergency responders were called the scene on Williams Street at approximately 2:50 a.m. Sunday morning after receiving calls of an active garage fire.West View Volunteer Fire Department, Company #1 posted to Facebook sharing pictures of the blaze.
  Firefighters from West View supported Ross Township emergency responders to help contain the blaze.Officials a
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Seasonably Warm Temperatures Enter The Region With Rain, Thunderstorms Possible

  07-04-2019 12:31
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A dry start to Sunday will turn into a wet end.The sun will rise at 6:55 a.m. on Sunday with mostly clear skies and reasonably comfortable temperatures above normal at 46 degrees.By lunchtime, temperatures will reach the mid-60s with clouds still staying out of the region, but that all will change as time goes on.A high-pressure system will taper off to the east throughout the day Sunday, allowing the room for clouds ahead of the next
  
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• On heels of Rosfeld verdict, fighting gun violence remains a priority with Woodland Hills students

  07-04-2019 06:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Spurred by the deadly mass school shooting last year in Parkland, Fla., they formed the Woodland Hills Students Against Gun Violence.
  
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• Looping them in: Teachers learn how to make cursive writing fun for kids

  07-04-2019 05:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Learning how to write cursive poses a major challenge for a generation of youngsters raised on computers, laptops and mobile phones. 
  
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• Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident In Westmoreland County

  07-04-2019 05:21
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to the state police in Greensburg, Mark Gruss, 60, of Latrobe died in a motorcycle accident on St. Vincent Drive in Westmoreland County.
  Authorities say the accident occurred when the driver crossed the center of the road and exited the road and hit an embankment.When authorities arrived, he was pronounced deceased on scene.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Researchers In Florida Remove Nearly 20-Foot Long Snake From Preserve

  07-04-2019 04:56
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  FLORIDA (KDKA) — Researchers at Big Cypress National Preserve found what they describe as the biggest python they’ve ever seen there according WUSA9.
  The snake was more than 17-feet long, was 140 pounds and was developing 73 eggs inside of her.
  Researchers said they used a new approach to capture the python.
  The team said it collects data, comes with new removal tools and learns about how the snakes are using the reserve.Researchers said the work do
  
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• Penguins Lose 4-3 To Rangers In Overtime, Will Face Islanders In Round One

  07-04-2019 03:46
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins dropped their final game of the regular season to the New York Rangers 4-3 in overtime, setting their first round matchup with the New York Islanders.Stay tuned for a full recap and first round schedule.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Outdoor Version Of The Board Game Clue Coming To Pittsburgh In June

  07-04-2019 03:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — CluedUpp, the British detective game that is an outdoor, real life version of the board game Clue is coming to the city of Pittsburgh June 22.The version of the game coming to Pittsburgh is called “Sneaky Finders” and is set in the fictional town of Millingham. Teams will consist of two-to-six people and they will have to walk around town, track down witness and eliminating suspects to solve the case.The event is expected t
  
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• Upper Saint Clair Commission Approve South Hills Village Redevelopment Plans

  07-04-2019 02:00
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Upper Saint Clair commissioners voted to allow modifications to the township code, paving the way for South Hills Village redevelopment plans to move forward according to The Almanac.Part of the redevelopment required two requests for modification, both were related to plans for a Life Time Athletic facility.
  Upper St. Clair requires a 100-foot setback between principle structures and the property line. The applicant requested a 66-foo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warm Temperatures Remain And Possible Rain

  07-04-2019 01:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Warm weather sticks around for the rest of the weekend and the start of the work week with highs near 70 Sunday.
  Chances of rain return Sunday afternoon and evening with some showers and a chance of a thunderstorm.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Monday will bring a few showers starting around lunchtime.
  Tuesday will be warm and dry.
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• A College Student’s Death Spurs A City Toward Requiring ‘Identifying Signage’ For Rideshare Vehicles

  07-04-2019 01:06
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  (CNN) — Jersey City may soon become the first city in New Jersey to mandate rideshare vehicles have identifying signs for passengers.
  Mayor Steven Fulop announced a proposed ordinance Friday, according to a news release from his office. The ordinance comes after the death of University of South Carolina student and New Jersey native Samantha Josephson, who was kidnapped and killed when she mistakenly got into a vehicle she thought was her Uber ride.
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• State Police Investigating Two Fires As Possible Arson

  07-04-2019 00:41
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  CLAYSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — The state police are seeking information on fires at two buildings that they believe were set intentionally according to reports from the Observer-Reporter.
  According to Trooper R. Eric Graham, fire was set to buildings at 2 School St. and 130 Elm St. which are next to one another.
  Graham also said the School Street building was an apartment building that was being renovated into a single-family residence. The fire was set some ti
  
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• Furry Tails: Marigold, Chief & Sarge Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  07-04-2019 00:29
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Marigold
  Animal Frie
  
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