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• Former Point Park Coach Files Federal Lawsuit Against University

  10-09-2019 23:46
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A former track coach at Point Park University says he was discriminated against because he’s gay.
  Kelly Parsley has filed a federal lawsuit against the university.
  He says the dean of students and a freshman schemed to get him fired by encouraging student athletes to make false complaints against him.
  The university dismissed parsley earlier this year.
  Point Park is not commenting on the lawsuit.
  
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• Trial begins in drug death of Clairton man who overdosed twice in 12-hour span

  10-09-2019 23:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  Tyree Saunders is accused of selling fentanyl to Jeremy Clark, who was found dead in his Clairton home on March 22, 2017.
  
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• Senate-Passed Sunday Hunting Bill Hits Opposition In House

  10-09-2019 23:19
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A proposal to allow limited hunting in Pennsylvania on Sundays is running into opposition that could prevent its final passage in the state House.
  Game and Fisheries Committee Chairman Keith Gillespie said Tuesday after a contentious informational hearing in the Capitol that supporters will need to engage in some “damage control” if they hope to see the bill enacted.
  The state Senate voted 36 to 14 in June to permit hunting on one Sunday during deer rifle
  
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• Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Are Being Tested On Public Roads

  10-09-2019 23:03
  BLACKSBURG, Va. (CBS Local) — You’ve heard of self-driving cars. Now a robotics company is getting ready to put self-driving tractor trailers on the road.
  Daimler Trucks is teaming up with Blacksburg-based Torc Robotics to test the new technology on Southwest Virginia roads after months of testing on closed-loop courses.
  Daimler said its self-driving test trucks will require a specially trained driver and an engineer in the cab as the vehicles operate in regular traffic on public hig
  
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• Goats Munch Away Poison Ivy, Weeds On CCAC’s Campus

  10-09-2019 23:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hungry goats are eating CCAC’s unwanted vegetation in a win-win situation for both the goats and the campus.
  (Photo Credit: CCAC Public Relations)
  Community College of Allegheny County is using goats from Allegheny GoatScape as a greener and more sustainable option to landscaping.
  The college says the hungry goats will be able to clear away poison ivy and other tough weeds without using herbicides or machinery.
  (Photo Credit: CCAC Public Relations)
  While the goats
  
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• ‘I Could Kill You Right Now’: Man Charged After Breaking Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment And Pointing Gun At Her

  10-09-2019 22:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man faces multiple charges after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and pointed a gun at her.
  According to a police report, the authorities arrived on the 5000 block of Second Avenue at an apartment complex for a domestic violence report.
  The victim told police her ex-boyfriend, Anthony Townsend, broke into her apartment at 1:30 a.m. on Monday. Townsend had a key but did not return it after they broke up, the report said.
  Townsend told the victim he wan
  
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• Steelers In For Long Season? Steve Smith Says ‘Too Early To Tell’

  10-09-2019 22:10
  (KDKA/CBS Local) — The Pittsburgh Steelers were thoroughly outclassed by the New England Patriots in Week 1. The official score was 33-3, but that doesn’t reflect the magnitude of the beating.
  Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense sputtered for much of the evening and stalled in the red zone, on the rare occasion that they reached it. The Steelers defense had no answer for the Patriots’ short passing game, nor could they stop the shots Brady took down the field. Seven dif
  
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• Port Authority reviewing bus stops with aim of eliminating some

  10-09-2019 21:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority’s program to reduce bus stops will begin on the 16 Brighton and 51 Carrick routes as the agency reviews 2-4 each quarter.
  
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• Port Authority begins program to reduce bus stops

  10-09-2019 21:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority’s program to reduce bus stops will begin on the 16 Brighton and 51 Carrick routes as the agency reviews 2-4 each quarter.
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges Following Drug Raid That Sent 18 Pittsburgh SWAT Officers To Hospital

  10-09-2019 21:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man pleaded guilty to drug-related charges 2 years after 18 Pittsburgh SWAT officers were taken to the hospital while executing a search warrant.
  Anthony Lozito, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts in federal court, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Monday.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Lozito conspired to distribute and possessed with the intent to distribute cyclopropyl fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl.The report says another person bough
  
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• WATCH: McDonald’s Employee Allegedly Punches Customer Who Complained About Cold Fries

  10-09-2019 21:44
  NEW ORLEANS (CBS Local) — A customer who says he was choked and punched by a fast food employee in New Orleans said it all started with bad service.
  The Aug. 31 incident at the McDonald’s on Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter was captured on camera.
  The customer, who admitted he had an attitude, told CBS affiliate WWL the french fries he ordered were cold and he decided to complain.
  Video shows a McDonald’s employee screaming “get out” at a customer befo
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Marquise Brown, Jamison Crowder Must-Adds After Week 1 Performances

  10-09-2019 21:44
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Boston)- Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books.
  We learned a lot from football’s opening weekend, and while we don’t want to overreact after only one game, we did learn some things that could have a big impact on the fantasy season moving forward.
  Enough talk. Let’s dive right into it.
  Here are the top waiver wire pickups at each position heading into Week 2 of the NFL season.
  QB Case Keenum, Washington RedskinsNobody saw this coming, but Keenum looked lik
  
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• Man Charged For Exposing Himself To Mother And Her 11-Year-Old Son

  10-09-2019 21:34
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is facing charges after he exposed himself to a woman and her 11-year-old son on Forbes Avenue.
  According to the criminal complaint, police responded to the 1400 block of Forbes Avenue on Saturday at approximately 10:00 a.m. for a report of indecent exposure.The police arrived and talked to the mother, who said a man — later identified as Lester Gilbert — wearing black pants and a lime green and black top walked near her and her 11-year-old son of the
  
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• Turnpike to begin work replacing second Plum bridge to prepare for widening toll road

  10-09-2019 21:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Unity Trestle Road bridge in Plum is the second of three that will be made longer to allow a wider turnpike underneath them. 
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: The Facts On Vaccines

  10-09-2019 21:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With kids going back to school, vaccines are critical to keeping kids healthy, especially with the measles outbreak that’s at its highest levels since the disease was essentially eliminated in the U.S.
  KDKA’s Kristine Sorensen talks with Dr. Todd Wolynn, CEO of Kids Plus Pediatrics, to get the facts on vaccines, clear up any confusion and learn what parents need to know to keep your kids healthy.
  Kristine Sorensen: Dr. Wolynn, we’ve heard about so many
  
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• Woman Sentenced To Prison After Son Ingests Meth

  10-09-2019 20:42
  ELKVIEW, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia woman sentenced to prison for exposing her 10-month-old baby to methamphetamine could get out by the time he’s a kindergartner.
  News outlets report Judge Tod Kaufman sentenced Miranda Taylor on Monday to serve concurrent one-to-five year and one-to-three year sentences. She was convicted in May on two counts of child neglect. Her son was 10 months old when he was hospitalized for ingesting methamphetamine last year.
  The Charleston Gazette-Mail sa
  
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• McKeesport School District Student Athlete Injured In Act Of ‘Senseless Violence’

  10-09-2019 20:36
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — The McKeesport Area School District says one of their student athletes was the victim of an act of “senseless violence” overnight.
  The student was reportedly shot.
  But the name of the student and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been released.
  A statement from the McKeesport Area School District reads: “We are deeply saddened by the news of the senseless violence that took place overnight.We have been notified that one of our stu
  
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• 55th ACM Awards Coming To CBS On Sunday, April 5th

  10-09-2019 20:29
  CBS and the Academy of Country Music have officially announced that the 55th Academy Of Country Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 5, 2020 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT), only on CBS. The 55th ACM Awards, will honor and showcase the biggest names and emerging talent in country music. Complete with exciting performances, unprecedented collaborations, surprising moments and more to be announced in the coming months, this will be a
  
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• Port Authority To Consolidate Pittsburgh Area Bus Stops

  10-09-2019 20:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Port Authority has announced that it will begin removing redundant and unpopular bus stops to improve time performance.According to the Port Authority’s most recent Annual Service Report, “on-time performance lags behind its peers at about 67 percent systemwide.”
  The program, beginning in November of 2019, is aiming to make the bus system more reliable.“I came to Pittsburgh with a mission to improve our customers’ experience, and a large par
  
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• Lawmaker Who Called For Getting Rid Of Higher Education To Cut Off ‘Liberal Breeding Ground’ Says He Was Kidding

  10-09-2019 20:21
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee who said he supported getting rid of higher education because it would cut off the “liberal breeding ground” now says he was kidding when he made the remark.
  Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield called for eliminating higher education on his morning radio talk show on WDBL-AM Sept. 2, which was published on Facebook.
  Roberts specifically called out an activist who had testified in favor of protecting abortion rights
  
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• Rare ‘Micro’ Harvest Full Moon Set For Friday The 13th

  10-09-2019 19:59
  (CBS Local) — Skywatchers rejoice! Friday the 13th is your lucky day as a rare “Harvest” Moon will appear across the United States.
  The Harvest Moon, which is the full Moon nearest the start of fall or the autumnal equinox — which this year takes place on September 23 — will be happening on Friday the 13th, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
  Technically, a full Moon occurs at a specific moment. For those living in the Eastern Time Zone, this will be 12:33 a.m.
  
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• Florida man who stole debit card from Peters mailbox pleads guilty in multistate bank scam

  10-09-2019 19:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities identified Cassio Slowden as part of a ring that preyed on bank customers in five states, including Pennsylvania.
  
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• Florida man who stole debit card from Peters mailbox pleads guilty in multi-state bank scam

  10-09-2019 19:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Authorities identified Cassio Slowden as part of a ring that preyed on bank customers in five states, including Pennsylvania.
  
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• Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer Coming To PNC Park

  10-09-2019 19:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PNC Park is hosting a star-studded concert next summer.
  On Aug. 15, 2020, the ballpark is hosting the Hella Mega Tour with Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer. The Interrupters is a special guest.
  The bands will make a stop on the North Shore during their worldwide tour, which begins June 13, 2020.
  Ticket pre-sale begins Sept. 16, while general admission sale starts Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
  
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• Franco Harris, George Washington Statues Returning To Pittsburgh International Airport

  10-09-2019 19:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The statues of Franco Harris and George Washington will once again take their rightful place at Pittsburgh International Aiport.
  New and improved versions of the statues will be on display Thursday near the escalators.In March, the statues were painted and cleaned at the Heinz History Center.
  The statues will be back in time for fans flying into town for Sunday’s home game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
  
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• Daytime Naps May Be Linked To A Healthy Heart, Researchers Say

  10-09-2019 19:02
  PITTSBURGH (CNN) — Some good news for nap fanatics — a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
  Researchers from the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland studied the association between napping frequency and duration and the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease complications.
  Tracking 3,462 people between the ages of 35 and 75 for just over five years, the report authors found that those
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin ‘Optimistic’ About Most Injuries Expect Fullback Roosevelt Nix

  10-09-2019 18:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Head Coach Mike Tomlin said he is pretty optimistic about the slew of injuries suffered by the Steelers last week.There was one significant injury that Tomlin brought to the table when he spoke with the media during his weekly press conference Tuesday afternoon.Coach said fullback and special teams captain Roosevelt Nix suffered a knee injury and could miss multiple games.“Rosie Nix is one that’s probably a little bit different worth mentioning,” Tomli
  
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• Couple Charged For Spending Over $100K In Accidental Deposit

  10-09-2019 18:47
  MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania couple who police say went on a spending spree after a bank accidentally deposited $120,000 into their account is headed to trial.
  State police tell the Williamsport Sun-Gazette that Robert and Tiffany Williams, of Montoursville, spent most of the money on items like an SUV, a race car, two four-wheelers, and a camper. Police say the couple also paid bills and gave friends $15,000.
  BB&T bank contacted the couple on June 20 after realizing the er
  
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• A Rare Full Moon Will Light Up Friday The 13th

  10-09-2019 18:42
  (CNN) — This Friday the 13th, a cratered Jack-O-Lantern will light up the sky.
  Even more than the pumpkin spice latte, the harvest moon officially marks the beginning of fall. The days grow shorter, the air gets brisker and a glowing full moon kicks it all off. Here’s what it is, when you can see it and why it’s teenier this year.
  What’s a harvest moon?
  A harvest moon is a full moon that usually occurs around the autumnal equinox (September 23, the first day of fall!) but
  
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• Report: EQT Laying Off About 200 Workers

  10-09-2019 18:25
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Gas and oil company EQT is laying off nearly 200 workers.
  According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the new CEO of EQT Corp. sent a letter to the company’s about 850 employees calling the layoffs “difficult but necessary.”
  He also thanked those let got for their work. The PG reports they will be offered severance packages.
  In the letter, the CEO goes on to say: “Our intention is to carry out the process as quickly as possible
  
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• Argument In East Pittsburgh Leads To Three Women Being Stabbed

  10-09-2019 18:25
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three women were taken to the hospital after a late-night stabbing in East Pittsburgh.
  State police say an argument between two women escalated, leading to one woman being stabbed almost a dozen times.
  “They had ambulance after ambulance come up and I was like, ‘Oh, my goodness,” said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.
  Neighbors at Prospect Terrace apartments in East Pittsburgh said it’s concerning to know something so violent happened
  
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• Bob Dylan Comes Back To Pittsburgh Area

  10-09-2019 18:24
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  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA)– Mark your calendar, Bob Dylan is coming to Pittsburgh.
  Dylan will perform at the new UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University.The show will be held on Sunday, November 10 from 8-10 p.m.
  Dylan’s last show in Pittsburgh was at Heinz Hall in 2017.
  Tickets for the show go on sale on September 20.Click here to purchase online.
  
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• In The New Game Of Monopoly, Women Make More Than Men

  10-09-2019 18:03
  (CNN) — Tired: Mr. Monopoly. Wired: Ms. Monopoly.
  One of America’s most recognizable board games is getting an upgrade. Hasbro is debuting a new game celebrating women’s empowerment — Ms. Monopoly, marking the first time in Monopoly history when a new mascot will be featured on the cover of the game.
  The twist? In Ms. Monopoly, female players will get more money.
  Unlike the classic game, women will collect 240 Monopoly bucks when they pass “go,” while male pla
  
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• Did You Claim $125 From Equifax? There’s One More Thing You’ll Have To Do To Get It

  10-09-2019 17:57
  ATLANTA (CNN) — People whose data was compromised by the 2017 Equifax breach and are seeking compensation must take an additional step to have a shot at getting their $125 cash payout.
  Equifax on Sunday sent notices to people who had filed requests for cash settlements informing them of a required step to receive the money.
  People seeking the $125 compensation must “verify” their claim by providing the name of the credit monitoring service they had in place when they filed it,
  
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• A Front Yard In New Kensington Is Named Best In America

  10-09-2019 17:51
  NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Kevin Anthony Prall says people stop their cars to admire his front yard.
  Prall created a tropics-inspired front yard at his New Kensington home.
  The traffic-stopping display has caught the attention of many, including Better Homes & Gardens.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  On Monday, Prall’s creation took home the honor of “America’s Best Front Yard,” according to the publication.Prall and his husband, Layne Bennett, moved into t
  
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• Elliott man admits to drug distribution after fentanyl exposure sickened cops who raided his house

  10-09-2019 17:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Anthony Lozito pleaded guilty in federal court, admitting that he let an accused ringleader use his house to store and distribute fentanyl.
  
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• New England Patriots Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Officially Arrives, Takes Photo With Tom Brady

  10-09-2019 17:33
  NEW ENGLAND (KDKA) — Antonio Brown is now in New England, and he wasted no time take a selfie with his new quarterback.Brown and Tom Brady posed for a photo Tuesday morning as AB joins the Patriots for team activities ahead of week 2.“Is a picture worth a thousand words or a 7th Super Bowl title? This makes me sick.”Is a picture worth a thousand words or a 7th Super Bowl title? This makes me sick. pic.twitter.com/xEXJXiqv2y
  — Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) September
  
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• Village’s Mayor Killed In Car-Mower Crash

  10-09-2019 17:31
  MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say the 82-year-old mayor of a suburban village in southwest Ohio has died after a pickup truck crashed into his lawnmower.
  William Shearer was riding the mower on a road Monday evening when the truck rear-ended it. He suffered a severe head injury and died after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital.
  The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 30-year-old Victoria Vogel of Morrow, Ohio, sustained minor injuries. She was treated and released at a hospital.
  The Pat
  
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• Pa. House Legislative Worker-Buyout Offer Finds 63 Takers

  10-09-2019 17:25
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is cutting its ranks after 63 legislative employees jumped on the chance to be paid a bonus to quit their jobs.
  Pennlive.com reported that 31 Republican staffers, 21 Democratic staffers and 11 who work under the House chief clerk and comptroller’s offices took the offer for $1,000 payments for each year of service, up to 25 years.
  The offer was open to those with at least five years’ experience. It expired at the
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Host Fan Festival At Heinz Field

  10-09-2019 17:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Food, entertainment, and player meet-and-greets are all a part of the line-up for this weekend’s NFL Fantennial.
  To celebrate the NFL’s 100th season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting a fan festival at Heinz Field on Saturday, September 14.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Steelers)
  The events kick off at 2 p.m. with a free concert by Robert Randolph and The Family Band at Stage AE.
  Throughout the day there will be other free activities inside the FedEx Great Hall
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Linebacker Jayrone Elliott And Add Quarterback Devlin Hodges To Practice Squad

  10-09-2019 17:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have made some moves since the team traded away backup quarterback Josh Dobbs to the Jaguars.The team announced the signing of linebacker Jayrone Elliott and also added Devlin “Duck” Hodges to the practice squad.
  “We have agreed to terms with LB Jayrone Elliott and signed QB Devlin Hodges to the practice squad.”We have agreed to terms with LB Jayrone Elliott and signed QB Devlin Hodges to the practice squad.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: ht
  
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• The partners behind Everyday Noodles have opened a restaurant inspired by Taiwanese street food

  10-09-2019 16:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mike Chen has opened Night Market Gourmet in Oakland.
   
   
   
  
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• Meet The Cast Of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 Coming To CBS On September 25th

  10-09-2019 16:41
  After months of waiting Survivor finally returns later this month for its 39th season! Earlier today CBS announced the 20 castaways who will compete against each other for a shot at $1,000,000 and the title of Sole Survivor. In addition to an all-new cast of players, season 39 will also feature two returning legends as Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine enter the fold to serve as Survivor mentors.
  Combined, Boston Rob and Sandra have played over 200 days of Survivor and plan to s
  
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• Loaded Magazine Found In Backpack, Prompts Lockdown At Westinghouse Academy

  10-09-2019 16:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A modified lockdown has been lifted a Westinghouse Academy after Pittsburgh Public School officials say a loaded magazine was brought on to campus.
  According to a district spokesperson, the magazine was found in a student’s backpack as he was entering school grounds.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  School officials put the building under modified lockdown while police and a K-9 searched the campus and further investigated.
  No other weapons were found.
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• Largest Exhibition Of Mummies Arrives In Pittsburgh Under Heavy Security

  10-09-2019 16:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh is known for its love of zombies, but today, it’s all about mummies.
  The large tractor trailer pulled up this morning, escorted by police and security, delivering “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” to the Carnegie Science Center on the North Side.
  (Photo Credit: NewsChopper 2/KDKA)
  The exhibit features 125 real mummies and other ancient artifacts and more than 4,500 years of history.
  The mummies traveled 2,000 miles to Pittsburgh, all th
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Enjoy The Sunshine, Rain Returns Wednesday

  10-09-2019 15:25
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today will be dry with sunshine, but rain chances will be returning soon.
  Highs yesterday hit 77 degrees and today should be warmer.
  Rain chances return on Wednesday.At this point, it looks like rain will be driven in part by daytime heating.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  With dew points nearing 70 degrees, this will more than likely mean a chance for downpours and big rain total
  
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• FDA Warns Leading E-Cigarette Maker, Juul, About Its Marketing Practices

  10-09-2019 15:15
  By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN
  (CNN) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned leading e-cigarette maker Juul Labs about illegally marketing its product as a safer alternative to cigarettes.
  The FDA ordered Juul to respond within 15 working days with corrective actions and its plan to comply with federal law. The warning letter noted that failure to comply could result in fines, seizures or injunction.
  “Regardless of where products like e-cigarettes fall
  
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• PTL Links: September 10, 2019

  10-09-2019 15:09
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:The Mall at Robinson
  Heinz History Center
  Family House Polo
  Fulton Commons
  American Pickers in Pa.
  American Pickers Facebook Page, or Call 855-OLD-RUST
  KDKA Turkey Fund
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on Instagram
  
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• Family Displaced By Overnight Fire In Homewood

  10-09-2019 14:29
  HOMEWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) — One family was displaced for the night after a fire in Homewood.Officials say it happened shortly after 4:40 a.m. in the 7000 block of Bennett Street.(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Three units were affected by the fire, but two were vacant.There was heavy smoke, but crews put the fire out quickly.There is no word on what caused the fire.Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In North Versailles

  10-09-2019 13:17
  NORTH VERSAILLES (KDKA) — A man has died after being struck by a vehicle early this morning in North Versailles.
  The accident happened just after 6 a.m. on Aldi Drive and Mosside Boulevard, near the Home Depot and Denny’s restaurant.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to police, the 57-year-old driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene.
  The person who was struck was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. However, Allegheny County Police say the 60-year-old man did not survive his injuri
  
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