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• Reynolds Homers In The Seventh Inning, Pirates Win 6-5 Over Brewers

  07-07-2019 23:48
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Red-hot rookie Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Sunday in their final game before the All-Star break.
  The estimated 403-foot shot cleared the seats beyond the fence in right-center field and bounced toward the Allegheny River. Reynolds’ seventh homer of the season came after Kevin Kramer walked and Adam Frazier singled off reliever Junior Guerra (3-2).
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• Police Asking For Assistance In Alleged Burglary And Sexual Assault Investigation

  07-07-2019 23:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in connection with an alleged burglary and sexual assault in Oakland.Police are asking anyone that may have information to call the Pittsburgh Police Sex Assault and Family Crisis Unit at (412)-323-7141.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Victim in North Versailles Walmart shooting said she got wrapped up in 'beef'

  07-07-2019 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rojanai Alston, 22, of Penn Hills, has been charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
  
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• Route 28 Southbound Survey Work To Begin Monday

  07-07-2019 22:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Route 28 southbound between the Highland Park Bridge and Millvale (Exit 3) interchange will be down to one lane starting Monday, July 8 until Tuesday, July 9.The survey work is expected to take place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
  
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• One Person Dead In Single Vehicle Accident In Greene County

  07-07-2019 21:53
  CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — According to the Greene County Deputy Coroner, one person has died in a single vehicle accident that took place early Saturday morning.The accident occurred on Nemacolin Road in Cumberland Township at approximately 1:30 a.m. Saturday.The cause and manner of death are pending investigation.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Crowd at Schenley Plaza watches live as U.S. women win World Cup

  07-07-2019 21:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I like Rapinoe, ‘cause she can score,” said Milena Poziviak, 10,  sporting a team jersey and red, white and blue lip gloss.
  
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• Archaeologists In Sweden Discover Viking ‘Boat Graves’

  07-07-2019 21:27
  (CNN) — Archaeologists have uncovered two rare Viking boat graves in the Swedish village of Gamla Uppsala.
  One of the boats is intact, still holding the remains of a man, a horse and a dog.
  Experts from Arkeologerna, archeologists with Sweden’s National Historical Museums agency, believed that it would be a routine dig, so they were were shocked to find the two ships, the group’s Ninna Bengtsson said.
  There are only about 10 other known boat burial sites like this in Sweden, Ar
  
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• Bills In Ohio Would Reduce Punishment For Some Drug Crimes

  07-07-2019 20:34
  AKRON, Ohio (AP) – Bills working their way through the Ohio Legislature would reduce punishment for some drug crimes while favoring treatment over automatic prosecution.
  A proposal passed by the House last month expands the use of a program allowing judges to order treatment instead of prosecution for defendants facing low-level drug charges.
  The legislation would also make it easier for Ohioans to seal records involving low-level nonviolent and non-sexual offenses to help them move forwar
  
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• New Details Emerge In North Versailles Walmart Shooting

  07-07-2019 20:21
  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — After the suspect accused of shooting a woman inside the North Versailles Walmart turned herself into police on Saturday evening, new details about the case have emerged.
  Allegheny County Police said 22-year-old Rojanai Alston turned herself into police at their headquarters on Saturday around 6:40 in the evening for allegedly shooting a 25-year-old woman.According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police she had been in the store with her cousin and got
  
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• Fallingwater Among Eight Building Now Inscribed On UNESCO World Heritage List

  07-07-2019 19:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The World Heritage Committee has officially inscribed the Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, which includes Fallingwater, to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage List.Fallingwater was designed by Wright in 1935 and built between 1936-1939 in Mill Run, Pa.Wright’s Fallingwater joins the over 1,000 World Heritage sites around the world and becomes only the second in Pennsylvania, joining Independence Hall in Philadelphia
  
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• Disney Channel Star Cameron Boyce Dies At Age 20

  07-07-2019 18:50
  (CNN) — Actor Cameron Boyce, who starred in the Disney Channel’s television shows and series, has died at age 20.
  A Disney Channel spokesperson, who was informed by a family spokesperson, confirmed the death to CNN on Sunday morning.
  Boyce starred in “Jessie,” a television show about a small town girl, played by Debby Ryan, working as a nanny for a wealthy family after moving to New York City. Boyce was one of the children she cared for.
  “From a young age, Cameron B
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Moving Out, Sunshine Moving In

  07-07-2019 18:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The cold front that sparked severe weather and flooding Saturday is hanging around just to the south of Pittsburgh.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  We’ll still see a few showers and a possible thunderstorm this afternoon and into the early evening. That is until it starts moving out of our way to the south.WATCH: Reporter Update: Latest Weather Update From Kristin Emery
  Temperatures will hover in
  
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• St. Teresa Of Avila Deacon Placed On Leave

  07-07-2019 18:13
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Deacon John C. Miller of St. Teresa of Avila in Ross Township has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor.The Diocese of Pittsburgh confirmed the allegations and said that law enforcement was notified at the time.This comes after a preliminary investigation was delayed due to what they described as “grave health issues” that affected Deacon Miller.The case has now been sent to the Vatican for review.
  
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• Parkway East Overnight Lane Restrictions Planned For This Week

  07-07-2019 18:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Overnight lane restrictions will be taking place this week on the Parkway East between the Fort Pitt Bridge and Squirrel Hill Tunnel, weather permitting.The work is planned from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday so crews can conduct median repairs and drainage improvements.
  Several locations will be restricted to one lane.
  
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• Pirates Offense Erupts, Beating Brewers 12-2

  07-07-2019 17:27
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kevin Newman and Starling Marte each drove in three runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
  Newman had four hits, including a home run, after going 0 for 5 in a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee on Friday. Melky Cabrera also homered for the Pirates.
  Dario Agrazal (2-0) allowed two runs in six innings after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to start in place of Trevor Williams, who was placed on the paternity list Saturd
  
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• Pirates Recall Kevin Kramer

  07-07-2019 17:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have recalled infielder/outfielder Kevin Kramer from Triple-A Indianapolis.To make room for Kramer, pitcher Montana DuRapau has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.This is Kramer’s second time with the Pirates this season. He is currently hitting .270 with 22 doubles, five home runs and 38 RBIs in 75 games with the Indians.Kramer is a utility player having played second base, third base, left field, and shortstop while playing for Indianapolis.
  
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• Fallingwater, other Wright buildings now on World Heritage site list

  07-07-2019 15:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fallingwater and seven other Wright buildings are designated World Heritage Sites at UNESCO meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan 
  
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• Port Authority's $140 million question: Where to build new maintenance garage

  07-07-2019 05:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority expects to decide through a long-range planning process where service will grow and place the new garage accordingly.
  
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• Young siblings help families of sick kids with 'Hits from the Heart' fueled by athletes, fans

  07-07-2019 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Started last year, Hits From the Heart Foundation raises money from pledges based on baseball statistics to support Ronald McDonald House.
  
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• Anthrocon Kicks Off With Fursuit Parade And Special Starbucks Drink

  07-07-2019 02:09
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hundreds of people marched downtown today for the “Fursuit Parade” for this year’s Anthrocon.Anthrocon consists of adults dressed as animal characters with human-like characteristics and this year’s theme is “Surf-Pacific” which includes water-based events.“It’s wonderful seeing all the original costumes,” said Danielle Betlisky of Cleveland. “People can express themselves in whichever way, it’s just dyna
  
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• 'I like to bring smiles to other people': Furry nation mesmerizes with eclectic mix of costumes

  07-07-2019 01:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hundreds of furry fans stood in unforgiving sunlight Saturday to glimpse the creative creatures that marched in Anthrocon’s fursuit parade. 
  
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• Train Derails Along Horseshoe Curve

  07-07-2019 01:56
  ALTOONA (KDKA) — A train derailed Friday night along the Horseshoe Curve in Altoona.The cleanup is underway and Norfolk Southern says they are looking into how and why the train left the tracks.According to Blair County Dispatchers, no one was hurt and there were no hazardous materials that leaked from the train.The Horseshoe Curve Vistors Center remains open.
  
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• Two Men Rescue Driver Of Car Swept Up In Flooding On Banksville Road

  07-07-2019 01:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the skies opened up and the rain pounded the area, many of the usual spots prone to flash flooding got hit and Banksville Road was one of them at the intersection of Potomac Avenue.
  The water got high so quickly, it was waist-high at one point.Two cars got swept into the high waters on Banksville, a white car and a red one.
  But before first responders even had time to arrive, two men watching jumped into action knowing how unforgiving the flooding can be.
  The red car
  
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• West Penn Hospital Sees 4th Of July ‘Baby Boom’

  07-07-2019 01:30
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For many Pittsburgh families, celebrations for the Fourth of July came early.
  West Penn Hospital helped deliver a record-breaking 40 babies in 36 hours.
  A total of 26 newborns were delivered in 24 hours between midnight on July 3 and midnight on July 4, breaking the previous record of 22.
  Another 14 were born between midnight and noon on the Fourth of July.
  Even with all the births, one new mom said there was plenty of help.
  “We didn’t even know until today
  
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• Port Authority Light Rail Blue Line Service Being Detoured

  07-07-2019 00:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to Port Authority, a bus shuttle service for the Library portion of the Blue between Washington Junction and Library due to a downed line on the track.
  No word on when the line will be open again.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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