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• Pirates Surrender Two Run Lead, Lose To Cubs 8-3

  14-07-2019 23:41
  CHICAGO (AP) – Jason Heyward, Albert Almora Jr. and Kyle Schwarber hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
  The NL Central leaders posted their first series win since taking all three from St. Louis on June 7-9.
  Robel Garcia had a pair of doubles and Anthony Rizzo added two hits as Chicago improved to 32-16 at Wrigley Field.
  Bryan Reynolds got two hits and drove in a run for Pittsburgh, which has dropped five of seven.
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• Woman Arrested On Outstanding Warrant, Tries To Sneak Marijuana Into County Jail

  14-07-2019 21:15
  BUTLER (KDKA) — A woman arrested on an outstanding warrant in Butler when State Police noticed her vehicle outside of a Dollar General.
  Following her arrest, police then transported the 44-year-old woman to the Butler County Jail.
  According to the police, it was then discovered she had marijuana hidden on her person when she entered the jail.
  Further charges are expected to be filed.
  
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• Mayor Bill Peduto Joins Pittsburghers Calling For Closure Of Detention Center

  14-07-2019 21:07
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said he gathered with Pittsburghers Friday to call for the closure of a Pennsylvania detention center.
  On Twitter, Mayor Peduto posted a picture with the caption: “Proud to join thousands of Pittsburghers calling for an end to the separation of families, caging of children, deportation & detention without due process. It is time for PA to close the Berkshire Detention Center.”Proud to join thousands of Pittsburghers calling f
  
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• Pennsylvania Woman Faces Charges After Allegedly Biting Police Officer In The Leg

  14-07-2019 20:52
  SEASIDE PARK, N.J. (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania woman faces charges of speeding and driving under the influence in New Jersey and assaulting several arresting officers, biting one on the leg.
  The Ocean County prosecutor’s office alleges that 30-year-old Jessica Hayes of Bensalem drove more than twice the 35 mph speed limit in Island Beach State Park on Saturday. They say she then drove into Seaside Park, where she was found at a bank.
  Prosecutors say she appeared intoxicated
  
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• Transportation problem: Dozens of bicycles left on Port Authority buses in 2019

  14-07-2019 19:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority officials don’t know if forgetful riders or thieves dumping stolen goods is behind an increase in bikes left on bus racks.
  
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• Police: Infant Found Dead Inside East Huntington Township Home

  14-07-2019 19:52
  EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – State Police are investigating after they found a dead infant inside a house.The Pennsylvania State Police Greensburg said on Twitter they responded to a housing complex just before 11:30 p.m. last night.
  PSP Greensburg responded to a housing complex 7/13 approx 2330 hours at Gurley Drive in E Huntington Twp. An unresponsive infant was found at the scene and pronounced dead.
  We have an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information please call 724-832
  
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• Two People Plead Guilty To Murder In Death Of Erie Korean War Veteran

  14-07-2019 18:57
  ERIE, Pa. (AP) – Defense attorneys say a man and woman have agreed to plead guilty to third-degree murder in the death of an 85-year-old Korean War veteran found buried in a shallow grave behind a northwestern Pennsylvania apartment complex.
  The Erie Times-News reports that court documents indicate that 34-year-old Antonio McLaurin and 29-year-old Elizabeth Taylor will enter the pleas July 23. Their attorneys said Erie County prosecutors are to recommend a sentence of six to 15 years.
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• Police Arrest Man Accused Of Attempted Rape, Assault

  14-07-2019 18:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Central Northside man wanted on sexual assault charges has been arrested.The Pittsburgh Police say Michael Ponton, 53, faces charges of criminal attempt rape, aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and strangulation.
  They say the assault happened hours before his arrest, which happened around 3:30 a.m. this morning.
  
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• Ohio Teen Riding Bicycle Dies After Being Struck By Car

  14-07-2019 18:19
  CHRISTIANSBURG, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says a 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle has been struck by a car on an Ohio highway and has died.
  The patrol reports that Lucas Whitt, of Urbana, was riding the bicycle westbound in the eastbound lane of State Route 55 near Christiansburg in western Ohio’s Champaign County when he was struck about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The teen was taken to a hospital where he died.
  Troopers say the bicyclist was struck from behind by a car that was
  
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• ICE Expected To Round Up Undocumented Immigrants In 9 Cities

  14-07-2019 17:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/CNN) — Immigration authorities are expected to begin conducting raids in nine cities today, targeting about 2,000 undocumented immigrants who courts have ordered to be removed from the country, a US official has said.
  The raids are slated for Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco, a senior immigration official said. New Orleans is also on the list, but the city tweeted last week that US Immigrations and Customs Enforce
  
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• Police: Butler Woman Assaults Boyfriend With Bong

  14-07-2019 16:54
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A Butler Township woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend with a bong.The Butler Eagle reports that Kristy Campbell, 41, was arrested for felony assault.Police say Campbell used the bong as a weapon.Campbell’s boyfriend had a gash on his head, and the Butler Eagle says he was taken to the hospital for treatment.After Campbell was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment, she is free on non-monetary bail.
  
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• Man Sits On Top Of Blast Furnace For More Than 21 Hours, Refuses To Come Down

  14-07-2019 15:47
  BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man climbed to the top of a blast furnace and refused to come down, prompting evacuation of an arts and entertainment venue at the Pennsylvania site.
  Venue operator ArtsQuest tweeted Saturday afternoon that the “emergency situation” that began Friday night was still going on. The SteelStacks campus remained closed and activities were either postponed or canceled.The emergency situation that began last night at SteelStacks is ongoing. City
  
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• Steel Curtain Reopens After Technical Difficulties

  14-07-2019 15:36
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Kennywood says the Steel Curtain is back up and running after an early closure yesterday.
  On Saturday, Kennywood’s newest attraction closed down early due to technical difficulties, the park said in a Facebook post.“Part of the process with a brand-new, big-time ride!” The post read.
  The Sky Rocket, which has been closed since May 2018, has reopened.
  
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• Steel Curtain Projected To Reopen At Noon After Technical Difficulties

  14-07-2019 15:36
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Kennywood says the Steel Curtain is projected to reopen at noon today.Yesterday, Kennywood’s newest attraction closed down early due to technical difficulties, the park said in a Facebook post.“Part of the process with a brand-new, big-time ride!” The post read.
  
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• JCPenney Employee Steals More Than $1,600 In Cash From Butler Mall

  14-07-2019 14:51
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman allegedly stole over $1,600 in cash from the JCPenney at a local mall.The Pennsylvania State police say they were dispatched to the JCPenney at the Clearview Mall in Butler on July 7.After investigating the reported theft, police say they determined a JCPenney employee had stolen $1,638 in cash from the store.
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• Ed Sheeran Reveals He’s Married To His Childhood Friend

  14-07-2019 14:07
  (CNN) — Ed Sheeran has revealed that he’s a married man.
  The British singer-songwriter confirmed he wed his childhood friend, Cherry Seaborn, in an interview with iHeartRadio’s Charlamagne Tha God about his new collaboration album.
  Sheeran is also known for his intense love for Heinz Ketchup, but it looks like the Pittsburgh classic is going to have to take a backseat now that Sheeran has a wife.
  Sheeran said the two had tied the knot while discussing the lyrics of his new song
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Pittsburgh Sees Sun Before Tropical Storm Barry Moves North

  14-07-2019 13:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The sunshine is sticking with us for another day or two before tropical storm Barry makes its way to the ‘Burgh.
  We’re 9 inches above average rainfall for this year and 3 inches above average for July. So, Pittsburgh definitely needs some time to try out.
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  Pittsburgh is waking up to comfortable temperatures. The high yesterday was 85, and today will see similar temperatures with a high of 83.
  Despite Barry spinning down on the Gulf Coast,
  
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• Pittsburgh police identify off-duty officer critically injured in Homewood shooting

  14-07-2019 13:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said Calvin Hall, 36, a two-year veteran of the city police force, was shot during an “argument or disagreement in the street.”
  
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• Two People Taken To The Hospital After Shots Fired In Northview Heights

  14-07-2019 12:21
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police responded to a shots fired call early Sunday morning in Northview Heights.Officers say this happened just before 2:00 a.m. on Mt. Pleasant Road.One woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition for multiple gun shot wounds to the lower body.A man initially fled the scene but later returned to seek medical attention.Pittsburgh Police are investigating.Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Police Respond To Shooting In Homewood

  14-07-2019 09:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in Homewood.
  According to Pittsburgh Police, one man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being shot on Monticello Street around 1:30 a.m.
  There is no word on any suspects at this time or a motive.
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• Off-Duty Officer Shot Multiple Times In Homewood

  14-07-2019 09:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh Police Officer was taken to the hospital for multiple gun shot wounds after a shooting early Sunday morning in Homewood.
  According to Pittsburgh Police, an off-duty officer was shot on Monticello Street around 1:30 a.m.
  Several people were detained are the scene for questioning.
  SWAT was called in to search inside the house.
  There are no arrests at this time, but the investigation is ongoing.
  Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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• Pittsburgh VA employees say supply shortages are impacting patient care

  14-07-2019 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  A new VA program to improve supply chains and save money has led to serious shortages of basic equipment in the last month at the Pittsburgh VA
  
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• Turnpike officials look for answers after more flooding at Southern Beltway construction near McDonald

  14-07-2019 05:26 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania Turnpike and Cecil officials are looking for solutions again after flooding returned last Sunday to a house along Route 980.
  
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• Fewer people are auditioning to play with the Pittsburgh Symphony. What, if anything, does this mean?

  14-07-2019 05:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Symphony is winning awards and touring again to excellent press. But is there more to the story?
  
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• 'The space is gorgeous': Revisiting silent sanctuaries

  14-07-2019 05:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  As a former church-turned-bar reopens as a church, community leaders ponder solutions for other closed or closing sanctuaries 
  
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• Police Responding To Shooting At Nova Place

  14-07-2019 04:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — First responders are on the scene at Nova Place, the former Allegheny Center Mall, after a shooting.
  According to police, it happened just around 9:15 p.m. and at least one person was shot.
  After police arrived, they found a man collapsed outside in a stairwell and gave him aid until Medics arrived.
  He was taken to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
  The man was attending a concert inside when a fight broke out.
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• Police Investigating Deadly Shooting In McKeesport

  14-07-2019 04:10
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — One man is dead after a shooting in Allegheny County.
  According to McKeesport Police, it happened just before 8:00 p.m. Saturday night.
  A 21-year-old man was found dead along the side of a vacant home on Beacon Street near the intersection of Hazel Way.
  The medical examiner has identified the victim as Delquay James.
  Police say the man was from Pittsburgh’s Northside and was visiting a friend in McKeesport when he was shot.
  Neighbors say they heard about seven sho
  
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• Steel Curtain, Kennywood's newest coaster, shuts down early on day of public premiere

  14-07-2019 04:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  Kennywood said in a Facebook post about 9 p.m. that the coaster had to close early because of technical difficulties.
  
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• Police Searching For Suspect After Car Chase On Mt. Washington

  14-07-2019 03:47
  MOUNT WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are looking for a man that allegedly beat up a woman in a car on Orlina Way and then led police on a chase.According to police, a woman called 9-1-1 and when officers arrived, the man ran off.The chase ended on Augusta Street in Mt. Washington, a dead end.“The driver did strike a police cruiser in an attempt to get away,” said Pittsburgh Police Public Information Officer Chris Togneri. “Eventually, that driver got past the polic
  
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• Kennywood’s Steel Curtain Closes Early Due To Technical Difficulties

  14-07-2019 03:31
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood’s newest attraction the Steel Curtain closed down early Saturday night due to technical difficulties, the park said in a Facebook post.“Part of the process with a brand-new, big-time ride!” The post read.
  Kennywood said crews are working to have the ride ready for Sunday morning.
  
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• Local Church Attempts To Break Record For Most Meals Packaged

  14-07-2019 01:23
  HAMPTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Nearly 1,000 people gathered at Allison Park Church to attempt to break the Pennsylvania state record for meals packaged in a day.It was the largest meal-packing event Rise Against Hunger has ever done in the state of Pennsylvania, the record was previously held by Heinz.“When you get people here in the United States willing to give their time and effort to help feed hungry children around the world, that’s what changes the world,” said Reverand
  
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• Over $100,000 Raised For Epilepsy Research At 31st Annual Run-Walk

  14-07-2019 00:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nearly 2,000 people took to the North Shore for the 31st Annual Pittsburgh Epilepsy Run-Walk.The event was held at PNC Park to help raise money for research to better treat the disorder.
  It can often cause seizures and affect day-to-day life for those suffering from epilepsy.“It’s important to just raise awareness and let people know there’s no stigma around it,” said Nicole Frattalone of Mars.The course went around the North Shore and ended with
  
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• Police rescue woman from Brighton Heights hostage situation

  14-07-2019 00:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police responded about 1:15 p.m. to a residence in the 4000 block of Brandon Road for a report of a domestic incident. 
  
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• Marte’s Two Home Runs Not Enough, Pirates Lose To Cubs 10-4

  14-07-2019 00:00
  CHICAGO (AP) – Jon Lester homered, tied a career high with three RBIs and pitched effectively into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Saturday.
  All-Star catcher Willson Contreras’ three-run homer and Lester’s two-run single off the left-field wall were the big hits in the Cubs’ seven-run first inning.
  The 35-year-old left-hander connected for his third career home run – all with the Cubs at Wrigley Field – for the N
  
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