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• Beth Chapman, Wife Of Dog The Bounty Hunter In Medically-Induced Coma

  23-06-2019 23:46
  (CNN) — Beth Chapman, the bail bondswoman who starred on the reality show “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” is in a medically induced coma, her husband Duane “Dog” Chapman has confirmed on Facebook.
  The Facebook post linked to a Hawaii News Now story saying that Chapman was admitted to the ICU at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.
  “Please say your prayers for Beth right now thank you love you,” Dog Chapman tweeted.
  Chapman, 51, starred with her husband on
  
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• 'God created us all in one humanity': Pittsburgh's many faithful attend sermon at targeted North Side church

  23-06-2019 23:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Roughly 40 visitors, several holding signs that read “Neighbor is a moral concept,” flocked to the worship service in solidarity.
  
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• ‘Be Kind:’ Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Leaves Message On Clemente Museum Mural

  23-06-2019 22:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Clemente Museum got a brand new addition earlier this week, a mural of the former Pirates star.Once the painting of Clemente was complete, the public was invited to put their own message on the mural and Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto added his own.
  “Got to leave a message on the new mural @ClementeMuseum. Still 3 more days of work until completion. The message? One I believe Roberto would agree. – #BeKind,” the mayor said in a tweet.
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• Toy Story 4 Performs Well At Box Office, But Doesn’t Meet Disney’s Lofty Expectations

  23-06-2019 21:34
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CNN) — Families are turning out to watch “Toy Story 4,” but it was not quite enough to smash Disney’s high expectations.
  The latest Pixar installment in a decades-old children’s franchise had an estimated $118 million opening at the North American box office this weekend. It beat out R-rated Chucky thriller “Child’s Play” and Disney’s “Aladdin.” Worldwide, it made $238 million.
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• Black Bear Spotted Near Clairton

  23-06-2019 20:00
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A black bear has been spotted roaming around Clairton.
  In a Facebook post, the Clairton Police Department says the bear was seen in the area of State Route 837 and Miller Road.
  (Photo Credit: Clairton Police Department Pennsylvania/Facebook)
  They say the bear is about 2 years old and weighs about 150 pounds.
  If you live around the area, make sure to keep an eye out for your new furry neighbor.
  
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• Port Authority reviewing ways to reduce crowding on buses

  23-06-2019 19:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority garages can’t handle more buses, so it is looking for other ways to cut the thousands of trips where some riders stand.
  
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• Medical Waste Found Dumped Next To Local Playground

  23-06-2019 19:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Medical waste has been dumped in a local neighborhood right next to a playground.
  KDKA filmed a video near the playground that shows dumpsters and a pile of medical waste on the ground.#HappeningNow Medical waste dumped in a local neighborhood right next to a playground. We’ve got how video of soiled diapers and used surgical tubing in a parking lot 50 feet from neighbors. Hear what they want to be done tonight on @KDKA pic.twitter.com/yEIo2Ryyfd
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• Trump Intends To Nominate Uniontown Native Mark Esper As Defense Secretary

  23-06-2019 16:40
  (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Mark Esper to be secretary of defense on Friday, the White House said.
  Trump tapped Esper earlier this week to take the helm of the Pentagon in an acting capacity after announcing acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan’s plans to step down. Esper was slated to take over as acting secretary on Sunday, but due to federal rules he will need to step down from that position to go through the formal confirmation process.
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• Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 8 Years For Distributing Child Pornography

  23-06-2019 16:21
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A former Pittsburgh resident convicted of distributing child pornography has been federally sentenced to eight years in prison.
  United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced that James Russell, 61, would also pay $8,600 in restitution to 13 child victims.
  The attorney’s office says that according to information presented in court, Russell distributed an image that depicted the sexual exploitation of a minor who was younger than 12.
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• Health Officials: West Virginia HIV Cluster Continues To Grow

  23-06-2019 14:23
  HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials say the number of HIV cases in Cabell County has risen to 53.
  The Herald-Dispatch reports the total increased by four cases in the past four weeks and nine cases in the past nine weeks.
  The cluster has spread primarily among intravenous drug users.
  The cluster, tracked since January 2018, represents a sharp uptick from the baseline average of eight cases annually over five years. Cabell County’s is currently the only active HIV
  
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• Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 12-Year-Old Ohio Girl

  23-06-2019 13:43
  NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – Police say a man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl east of Columbus.
  Newark police say Isabella Barnes, of Newark, was shot and killed Friday night on the front porch of her family’s home by an 18-year-old man who fled the scene. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
  Police say the suspect was later spotted on a bicycle by law enforcement officers and was arrested. Police say the man apparently discarded at least one firearm while flee
  
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• Speeding Car Overturns In Slippery Rock, Driver Dies After Ejected From Vehicle

  23-06-2019 13:33
  SLIPPERY ROCK (KDKA) – A Grove City man is dead after he was ejected from his vehicle during a crash.
  Police say that the driver was traveling east on State Route 108 near Branchton Road at a high speed.
  They say he lost control of his vehicle, which overturned.
  According to police, the vehicle flipped then came to a rest on its side.
  The driver was ejected during the crash. They say he was flown to Allegheny General Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny, But For How Much Longer?

  23-06-2019 12:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We have another day of sunshine and comfortable temperatures, but the nice weather won’t stick around for much longer.
  We’re looking at seasonable temperatures after being behind the average, 81, for most of the week.
  The Almanac says normal lows are around 60, while the low yesterday was 51.
  But it looks like summer temperatures will finally be arriving this week.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  High pressure is giving us clear skies today.
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• With Ohio 'heartbeat bill,' Pittsburgh abortion clinics expect to see increase in patients

  23-06-2019 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  When the law takes effect in July, clinics will see an increase in patients from Ohio and other parts of Western and Central Pennsylvania.
  
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• Police: Woman Pulls Knife On Man Trying To Break Up Fight

  23-06-2019 05:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police arrested a man and a woman after an altercation on a bus lead to a stabbing.According to police, they were assisting Port Authority Police after reports of an altercation on the bus near the intersection of South Braddock Avenue and Forbes Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m.
  The two did not know each other and the woman only received minor lacerations on her arm.However, she did have a warrant out for her arrest and she was also taken into custody.
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• Cranberry Township Using Goats To Clear Grass In North Boundary Park

  23-06-2019 05:39
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cranberry is relying on their “animal instincts” for maintenance needs.Several goats were in North Boundary Park to clear grass on steep slopes.The township is using the animals from Allegheny GoatScape, which has also been used in Frick Park, Homestead, and Latrobe.The goats will be in Cranberry for about a week.
  
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• Police Arrest Woman In Stabbing Death Of Boyfriend

  23-06-2019 05:21
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have arrested a woman in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.
  The couple was reportedly arguing when an altercation between them, turned deadly in the city’s Perry South neighborhood.
  29-year-old Maneca Pressley is here at the Allegheny County Jail after being arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Police say a bloodied knife was found in a North Side apartment near the victim.Her alleged boyfriend died at the hospital.
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• Pittsburgh Couple Says ‘I Do’ In Market Square

  23-06-2019 05:20
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For most, their dream wedding consists of a historic church or a beach destination, but for one Pittsburgh couple, they said “I do” at the oldest dining destination in Pittsburgh.Five years ago, David and Amanda Bixler met five years ago at the historic Original Oyster House in Market Square on St. Patrick’s Day.“I’ve been coming here on St. Patrick Day for years, and I knew Amanda’s friend, Amanda came up and started talking to me an
  
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• Man & Woman In Custody Following Knife Attack On PAT Bus

  23-06-2019 02:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have arrested a man that attacked a woman with a knife on a PAT bus.According to police, they were assisted Port Authority Police after reports of an altercation on the bus near the intersection of South Braddock Avenue and Forbes Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m.
  The two did not know each other and the woman only received minor lacerations on her arm.However, she did have a warrant out for her arrest and she was also taken into custody.
  Neither of their
  
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• 41st Annual Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeo Held At Heinz Field

  23-06-2019 02:50
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This isn’t what you would call your “typical rodeo.”Police officers were showing off their riding skills at Heinz Field in the 41st Annual Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeo.This is the first time the event has been hosted in Pittsburgh and it featured 78 riders from 20 different police departments competing in the event.“It is a skill-building where these are skills that will save your life and make you a more confident rider,” said Robe
  
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• Uninterrupted trail access is a must, Strip District residents say. A nightclub might be nice, too.

  23-06-2019 02:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  Riverlife hosted a pop-up party to solicit comments on riverfront development. It got a lot of exclamation points.
  
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• Frazier’s Two-Run Single Give Pirates A 6-3 Win Over Padres

  23-06-2019 01:54
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Adam Frazier hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Saturday.
  It was 2-all when Starling Marte led off the eighth with a triple against reliever Craig Stammen (5-4). Josh Bell and Corey Dickerson walked to load the bases, and Frazier singled up the middle.
  Elias Diaz added on with an RBI single and pinch-hitter Jung Ho Kang had a sacrifice fly.
  Kyle Crick (3-3), who worked around a walk and a hit
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: First Weekend Of Summer Brings Beautiful Weather

  23-06-2019 01:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A wonderful start to the first weekend of summer across our region and that trend will continue Sunday.After a clear, comfortable night ahead we will inch into the lower-80s for high temperatures on Sunday with abundant sunshine.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  A disturbance arrives from the west mid-morning Monday touching off a few showers toward late morning. After lunch, those showers become more wi
  
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• Community Comes Together To Mourn 4-Year-Old Boy Killed In Highway Crash

  23-06-2019 01:37
  MASONTOWN (KDKA) — An entire community came out to support a grieving family today in Fayette County.
  A tragic accident took the life of 4-year-old Hunter McKahan Gibbs along with his young babysitter and another caretaker earlier this week.
  Today as the little boy was laid to rest, first responders came out from five counties to support the family and to say goodbye to the little boy.
  Two families were left grief-stricken and shocked this week when a dump truck and pickup truck violent co
  
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• FDA Recalls Parent’s Choice Infant Formula Over Possible Metal Presence

  23-06-2019 00:45
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron, sold exclusively at Walmart, is being recalled due to the possible presence of metal foreign matter.The number of containers affected is 23,388.Packages recalled have the Lot Code C26EVFV and a use-by date of February 26, 2021, found on the bottom of the package.There have been no reports of adverse health events and the recall is out of caution.
  Consumers with health concerns are urged to conta
  
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