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• Two Dead, Up To 20 Injured In Texas Shooting

  31-08-2019 23:56
  MIDLAND/ODESSA, TX (KDKA/CBS News) — Authorities in Texas are responding to reports of several shootings in the area of Midland and Odessa. The Odessa Police Department posted on Facebook that there is at least one suspect driving around Odessa “shooting at random people.”“They are shooting at random,” Midland Mayor Jerry Morales told The New York Times. “We have two fatalities and up to 20 injuries.”For more on the story head to CBS News.
  
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• Five People Killed, Multiple Hurt In Odessa, Texas Shooting

  31-08-2019 23:56
  MIDLAND/ODESSA, TX (KDKA/CBS News) — The Midland, Texas, Police Department said a suspected active shooter has been shot and killed at a Cinergy movie theater in the Odessa-Midland area in West Texas on Saturday. There were five people killed and 21 shooting victims, Odessa Police Chief Michael Gerke said.Among the injured were several law enforcement officials.
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• Pirates Claim Pitcher Wei-Chung Wang From Waivers

  31-08-2019 22:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have claimed Wei-Chung Wang, a left-handed pitcher off of waivers.Wang was most recently with the Oakland Athletics where he had a 1-0 record with a 3.33 ERA in 20 relief appearances.He also spent time with Oakland’s AAA affiliate Las Vegas, going 1-1 with a 4.78 ERA.The Pirates signed Wang as a free agent in October 2011, but he was selected by Milwaukee in the 2013 Rule 5 Draft that December.He is expected to join the Pirates Tuesday when they return
  
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• Appeals Court Rules Travelers Can Sue TSA Over Screener Mistreatment

  31-08-2019 22:45
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A U.S. appeals court says travelers can sue the government over mistreatment by federal airport screeners because the agents can act like law enforcement officers, including when they conduct invasive searches.
  The 9-4 decision Friday by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned earlier rulings and is a setback for the Transportation Security Administration and its screeners.
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• Steelers Make Cuts, Finalize 53-Man Roster

  31-08-2019 22:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the preseason in the rearview mirror, the Steelers have made their cuts and finalized their 53-man roster.
  Among some of the notable roster cuts, the Steelers released two 2019 draft picks in Sutton Smith and Derwin Gray. A 2018 draft pick, Marcus Allen was also released.
  For veterans, wide receiver Eli Rogers was also released.
  OFFENSE:QB Devlin Hodges
  RB Trey Edmunds, Travon McMillian, Malik Williams
  WR Trey Griffey, ohnny Holton, Tevin Jones, Brandon Reilly, Eli
  
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• Search underway on Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle after rafting accident

  31-08-2019 21:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Fayette County coroner’s office said it is on standby as authorities search the river for a body.
  
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• Man's body recovered after rafting accident on Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle

  31-08-2019 21:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Fayette County coroner’s office said it is on standby as authorities search the river for a body.
  
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• Steelers Trade Jerald Hawkins To Tampa Bay

  31-08-2019 21:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have traded offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for Tampa Bay’s sixth-round pick in 2021 NFL Draft.Hawkins missed the 2018 season when he sustained a knee injury during OTAs and played five regular-season games in 2017.Along with Hawkins, the Steelers have also sent their 2021 seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft.Hawkins was drafted 123rd overall by the Steelers in 2016.
  
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• Police: Man Knocks On Woman’s Door, Asks If She Has Any Sugar Before Following Her In Uninvited

  31-08-2019 21:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is behind bars after he allegedly asked a woman if she had any sugar, followed her inside her home uninvited and trapped her inside.Police say they responded to reports of a burglary in Squirrel Hill on Friday.
  When they arrived, a victim told police that a man entered her house uninvited and blocked her exit, making her feel threatened.
  According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police a man she didn’t know knocked on her door and asked, “Do
  
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• One Person Dies In Ohiopyle Rafting Incident

  31-08-2019 20:15
  OHIOPYLE, Pa. (KDKA) – One person is dead after drowning at Ohiopyle State Park.
  Around 1:00 this afternoon, five people were rating when the raft overturned.It happened by Dimple Rock, which runs along the Great Allegheny Passage. The incident happened near mile marker 75.The name of the victim has not been released.
  
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• Coroner’s Office Called To Ohiopyle For Rafting Incident

  31-08-2019 20:15
  OHIOPYLE, Pa. (KDKA) – The coroner’s office has been called to Ohiopyle for a rafting incident.911 dispatchers confirm that first responders responded to five rafters in the water at Ohiopyle.
  The coroner’s office has been notified regarding one of the people.It happened by Dimple Rock, which runs along the Great Allegheny Passage. The incident happened near mile marker 75.
  
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• Man Arrested For Burglary Of Chamber Of Commerce Office In Allegheny Co.

  31-08-2019 20:01
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was arrested for allegedly robbing a chamber of commerce office in Allegheny County.Richard Lenhart was arrested on Saturday in Shaler Township for a burglary that occurred in Frazer Township, Allegheny County on Wednesday.
  On Facebook, the Frazer Township Police Department said Lenhart was arrested for the burglary of Alle Kiski Chamber of Commerce Office, also known as the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber.He was also arrested for reportedly being in possessio
  
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• Another Local Kmart Set To Close

  31-08-2019 18:11
  LEECHBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Another Kmart in the Pittsburgh area is closing down.
  The Big Kmart in Hyde Park Shopping Center is set to close in mid-December.
  A spokesperson for Kmart told KDKA the store will liquidate sometime in September.
  RELATED STORIES:Pittsburgh-Area Kmarts Close Doors Permanently Sunday
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  Kmart Employee Bids Emotional Farewell As McMurray Store Closes For Good
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• Youngstown Newspaper Publishes Its Last Edition After 150 Years

  31-08-2019 17:48
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – The Vindicator in Youngstown has published its final edition, ending an era that began with the paper’s founding 150 years ago.
  Vindicator owner and general manager Mark Brown announced July 5 that The Vindicator would cease publication because of financial struggles. The news came just days after the paper celebrated its 150th anniversary.
  The paper’s Saturday edition was the last under current ownership. The Tribune Chronicle in Warren said earlier thi
  
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• Police: Marijuana, Semiautomatic Gun Without Serial Number Found In Vehicle Of Greene Co. 18-Year-Old

  31-08-2019 17:22
  WAYNESBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – A young man is facing multiple charges after a traffic stop led police to discover marijuana and a semiautomatic handgun with the serial number filed off in his car.State Police Troop B says a trooper noticed a car speeding on Orchard Street near Sugar Run Road in Waynesburg.The criminal complaint says the trooper turned on his lights and sirens. According to police, the car, traveling at more than 75 mph at times, didn’t pull over until the officer was able
  
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• Coast Guard Proposes New Regulation Requiring Boaters To Stay Within 100 Feet Of Pittsburgh River Banks

  31-08-2019 15:56
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Coast Guard is proposing a new river regulation that would aim to make Pittsburgh’s waterways safer and less congested.The new regulation would establish a navigation area for the Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers.
  The Coast Gaurd said it’s necessary to provide safety for boaters and the marine environment.
  The proposed regulation would not allow boaters to anchor, stop or drift more than 100 feet from the river banks.
  This should allow other
  
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• Miniature Horse And Goose Up For Adoption In Pa. Are A Packaged Deal

  31-08-2019 14:49
  (CNN) — It’s a surprising interspecies friendship.
  Hemingway the farm goose and Waffles the miniature horse are not only roommates at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They’re inseparable.
  “Their body language made it obvious that they’re friends and that they better stay together,” said Cindy Kelly of the Bucks County SPCA.
  Waffles, a 6-year-old miniature horse, and Hemingway the goose were rescued with two pe
  
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• Woman fatally stabbed in Tarentum

  31-08-2019 14:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Susan E. Jeffries was identified as the victim of the stabbing, which occurred Friday night inside a residence on East 9th Street.
  
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• Police make arrest in fatal Tarentum stabbing

  31-08-2019 14:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Susan E. Jeffries was identified as the victim of the stabbing, which occurred Friday night inside a residence on East 9th Street.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Gorgeous Start To Labor Day Weekend Before Rain Moves Through

  31-08-2019 13:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Whether you’re hitting the pool one last time, going to Rib Fest or firing up the grill, today is the perfect day to be outside.
  Saturday is starting off with some nice weather, but there are some clouds mixing in with our sunshine. The area woke up to comfortably cool temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
  KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery says that’s the way it will stay all day, with dry conditions and pleasant highs in the upper 70s. So if you’re going to
  
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• Disaster Outreach Center Open In New Bethlehem

  31-08-2019 13:02
  NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (KDKA) — Flooding impacts a lot of families, but not many know where to go.
  A disaster outreach center is now open for families impacted by flooding here in Western PA.The center is at the New Bethlehem Fire Department along Arch Street.Business hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Today.The outreach center will be off Sunday and Labor Day, but will resume business hours Tuesday through Thursday next week from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.The last day to visit the center i
  
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• Where have you gone Fred Rogers?

  31-08-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Feb. 27, 2003, the day Mister Rogers died, has a place in my own unofficial collection of the worst days in American history.
  
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• Gene Therapy: Where have you gone Fred Rogers?

  31-08-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Feb. 27, 2003, the day Mister Rogers died, has a place in my own unofficial collection of the worst days in American history.
  
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• Woman Dies After Getting Stabbed In Torso

  31-08-2019 12:15
  TARENTUM Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in Allegheny County.
  According to the police report, it happened just after 9:30 p.m. at a home in the 600 Block of East 9th Avenue in Tarentum.
  That’s where 55-year-old Susan E. Jeffries was stabbed in the torso.
  She was taken to a local hospital where she later died.
  There is no word on a motive for the stabbing at this time.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Department.
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• Man Arrested After Tarentum Woman Stabbed To Death

  31-08-2019 12:15
  TARENTUM Pa. (KDKA) — A man has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing death of a 55-year-old woman.
  According to the police report, the stabbing happened just after 9:30 p.m. at a home in the 600 Block of East Ninth Avenue in Tarentum.
  That’s where 55-year-old Susan Jeffries was stabbed in the torso.
  She was taken to a local hospital where she later died.
  Juan Hayden, 54, is being charged with her death.Detectives questioned Hayden, who eventually confessed that he confro
  
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• Man Arested After Tarentum Woman Stabbed To Death

  31-08-2019 12:15
  TARENTUM Pa. (KDKA) — A man has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing death of a 54-year-old woman.
  According to the police report, the stabbing happened just after 9:30 p.m. at a home in the 600 Block of East 9th Avenue in Tarentum.
  That’s where 55-year-old Susan E. Jeffries was stabbed in the torso.
  She was taken to a local hospital where she later died.
  Police arrested Juan Hayden, 54, as a suspect. They say he was known to the victim.
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• Head-On Collision In New Castle, Sends Multiple To Hospital

  31-08-2019 11:50
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — At least 2 people were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision in Lawrence County.
  Officials say it happened late Friday night just after 10:00 p.m. in the 3500 Block of Route 108 (Harlandsburgh Rd.) in New Castle near the Scott Township Fire Hall.
  Route 108 was shut down while crews cleared the scene between Dean Road and Brownhome Road.
  Two medical helicopters were called to the scene. One was Stat-Medevac, the other was LifeFlight.
  There is no word o
  
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• Know The Score: Aug. 30, 2019

  31-08-2019 05:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Abraham Lincoln 34, South Philadelphia 0
  Academy Park 56, Pottsgrove 21
  Academy of the New Church 38, Morrisville 6
  Aliquippa 60, Waynesburg Central 9
  Allentown Allen 41, Pleasant Valley 14
  Apollo-Ridge 34, Summi
  
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• Community Gathers To Remember Bicyclist Killed In An Accident In Harmar Township

  31-08-2019 05:50
  O’HARA TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The cyclist killed on busy Freeport Road in Harmar Township yesterday was known by so many in his community.
  Thomas Haykin biked that road every day on his way to and from work.
  His love of exercise and outdoor adventure inspired everyone who knew him and even those who didn’t. Tonight the community came out to remember Thomas “The Running Man” Haykin who was an inspiration by example.
  Haykin was out every single day in this community: rain
  
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• Fantasy Football 2019 ADP Risers And Fallers: Dante Pettis A Good WR Option?

  31-08-2019 04:20
  (CBS San Francisco/CBS Local Sports) — This is the last weekend before the NFL regular season starts, and the last weekend for fantasy football drafts. With recent news around the League, draft boards are changing, or at least they should be. As you prepare for your draft and the upcoming season, the CBS Sports HQ Fantasy Football Today crew is here to help you make sense of it all.
  Duke Johnson’s average draft position is rising. The Cleveland Browns traded the running back to the H
  
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• 10 veterans may have been killed with insulin in Clarksburg, W.Va., VA hospital

  31-08-2019 04:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Up to 10 Clarksburg VA hospital patients died in 2018 after having low blood sugar events and now investigators think they may be homicides
  
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• 10 veterans may have been killed with insulin in Clarksburg, WV, VA hospital

  31-08-2019 04:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Up to 10 Clarksburg VA hospital patients died in 2018 after having low blood sugar events and now investigators think they may be homicides
  
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• Man Arrested In Armed Robbery At Butler Co. Subway

  31-08-2019 01:59
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was arrested after he pulled a gun on Subway employees, forced them to the ground and demanded money.According to State Police, 34-year-old Ronald Steighner from Butler robbed the Subway in Center Township.Police say he held up the restaurant on Wednesday night.He allegedly placed an order before drawing a handgun and telling employees to get down.
  Police say he told employees to place money in a bag before he fled on foot towards the city of Butler.Steighner was
  
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• Jessica Royall Found Not Guilty Of Homicide

  31-08-2019 01:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jessica Royall has been found not guilty of homicide by a jury in the death of her boyfriend in 2018.
  According to the Butler Eagle, Royall was found not guilty of homicide, but guilty of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, as well as other minor charges.
  RELATED:Woman Accused Of Killing Boyfriend In Reckless Driving Incident Takes The Stand
  Woman Accused Of Homicide By Vehicle In Boyfriend’s Death Appears In CourtWhile in court, Royall admitted to be
  
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• Ohio Conservation Center Welcomes Endangered Baby Giraffe

  31-08-2019 01:36
  CUMBERLAND, Ohio (KDKA) – Two endangered giraffes at an Ohio safari park are now the proud parents of an adorable calf — just the 18th to be born in a conservation center.
  The calf was born Friday morning at The Wilds in Cumberland, which is about a 2-hour drive from Pittsburgh.
  (Photo Credit: The Wilds)
  The zoo says the sex of the calf is unknown, and so far it has stuck close to its mama, Savannah.
  The father, Raha, has been at The Wilds for 10 years.
  This newest calf is his sevent
  
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• Baierl Toyota Helps Ease Financial Burden Of Back-To-School Season

  31-08-2019 01:23
  MARS (KDKA) — Back-to-school season brings a lot of expenses for families and one local car dealership has helped ease that burden.
  “The Toyota grassroots fund has given us a big opportunity to help out some of our neighbors.”
  With that quote from Baierl Toyota General Manager Michael Hull, it was time to hand out the checks.
  Baierl Toyota in Mars chose three school districts in their area that showed a need.
  New Brighton started a weekend backpack program for students who are
  
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• McCandless Officials Cracking Down On ‘Nuisance’ Animals

  31-08-2019 00:46
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — Nearly seven out of ten American families own a pet of which 75 million are dogs.
  That’s a lot of barking and even more dog poop that humans are supposed to clean up.
  “You wake up, you go in your yard, cut your grass, and all of a sudden you find a dog has done their business in your yard, and no one’s cleaned up after them,” says Rich Marasti of Robinson, who was walking his daughter’s dog.
  Now McCandless officials are cracking down on all
  
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• Pittsburghers Prepare To Provide Aid To Those In Hurricane Dorian’s Dangerous Path

  31-08-2019 00:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hurricane Dorian won’t be reaching the states for a few more days, but Pittsburghers are already working in advance to help those down south.
  The winds and rains of Dorian may be churning the Atlantic, but the answer to where it’s going may be found in the blue skies and puffy clouds drifting over Pittsburgh.
  National Weather Service Meteorologist John Darnley, who heads up the Observations Program, says there is a strong cold front approaching from the Nort
  
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• Resetting Your Biological Clock Could Be The Secret To Better Sleep

  31-08-2019 00:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Could resetting your biological clock help you sleep better and think better?
  “The biological clock does play a role into sleep or circadian problems leading to sleep disturbance,” says Allegheny Health Network sleep specialist Dr. Khalid Malik.
  “One of the most effective ways to help people with sleep are behavioral therapies,” says Carol Schrmake, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Allegheny Health Network.
  Researchers tested whether adjusting your in
  
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