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• McKees Rocks woman gets jail in fatal crash on 10th Street Bypass

  02-10-2019 23:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Desiree Nelson was driving 68 mph — nearly double the speed limit — in May 2018 when she killed motorist Michael Markilinski.
  
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• UAW Rejects Offer From GM, Strike Continues

  02-10-2019 23:52
  DETROIT (AP) – A General Motors contract offer to striking union members has wage increases or lump-sum payments in all four years. But a person briefed on the offer says it was rejected because it took money from other places to fund profit sharing and didn’t give temporary workers a clear path to a full-time job.
  Still, the offer made late Monday is likely to be the framework for whatever agreement is reached to end the strike by 49,000 workers that has halted production in the U.S
  
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• Pennsylvania To Move Forward On Power Plant Emission Caps

  02-10-2019 23:29
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it’ll start working to bring Pennsylvania into a regional consortium that sets a price and caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
  Administration officials said Wolf will make the formal announcement Thursday that he’s ordering a start to the process of joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a consortium of northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.
  Wolf’s aides have approached top lawmakers
  
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• Grandparents Of Ambrose Klingensmith Finally At Ease After Grandson Found Safe In Tennessee

  02-10-2019 23:26
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local couple accused of fleeing town with their 7-week-old baby after doctors flagged suspected abuse are in custody in Tennessee.
  Daemon Klingensmith and Jeannette Funner were taken into custody on Tuesday evening in Marshall County, Tennessee.
  The two adults are awaiting extradition and facing charges, including obstruction in a child abuse case, retaliation and child endangerment. They will go before a judge in Tennesee on Oct. 8.(Source: Marshall County Sheriff&rs
  
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• Kidsburgh: Exclusive Interview With Sue Klebold

  02-10-2019 23:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been 20 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School.
  That is when 12 students and a teacher were killed by two other students, who then took their own lives.
  Sue Klebold is the mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the shooters. She’s in Pittsburgh to speak at a forum and to share what she’s learned over the past two decades.
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• Brandi Rhodes On AEW Dynamite Debut: ‘Night Will Live In History’

  02-10-2019 23:06
  (CBS Baltimore/CBS Local) — Brandi Rhodes and others in All Elite Wrestling have stressed that the promotion aims to be all-inclusive. Nyla Rose, a transgender performer of African-American and Native-American heritage, who is favored to win the women’s championship belt, is proving that their message is not just lip service.
  Brandi herself can relate, as an African-American woman who blasted through the barriers of a male-dominated industry to become an executive. Like the others at
  
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• ‘Bengals Win Step In Right Direction’ Rich Gannon On Steelers With Ravens Looming

  02-10-2019 22:47
  Pittsburgh, PA (KDKA)- A 27-3 blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football earned Mike Tomlin and the Steelers their first victory of the season.
  It was a total effort from the defense, as the unit sacked Andy Dalton eight times and allowed just 175 total yards. The defensive performance impressed NFL On CBS analyst Rich Gannon, who says he believes we saw a frustrated group, tired of hearing the criticism, take out its frustrations on Monday.
  “They have been hearing it from
  
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• Three Men Charged With Providing Drugs That Killed Mac Miller

  02-10-2019 22:42
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. prosecutors say three men arrested during the investigation into rapper Mac Miller’s deadly overdose last year have now been charged with providing the drugs that killed him.
  A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday in Los Angeles accuses the men of conspiring and distributing cocaine and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused Miller’s death in September 2018.
  Cameron Pettit, Stephen Walter and Ryan Reavis were previously charged with drug-rel
  
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• KDKA To Begin Each Day With National Anthem

  02-10-2019 22:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — KDKA-TV has started broadcasting The Star-Spangled Banner every morning.KDKA joins with all CBS owned-and-operated stations in broadcasting the song as the start to each morning.The National Anthem will be played at approximately 4:28 a.m. every morning, 365 days a year.The Star-Spangled Banner was once a staple on local television stations, signifying the beginning or end of the broadcast day.
  
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• ‘My Mind Was Blown’: Classmates Surprise Boy Who Lost Everything In House Fire With New Toys

  02-10-2019 22:30
  PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (CBS Local) — A Tennessee boy who lost all of his possessions in a house fire was “surprised and thankful” Friday when his classmates presented him with new toys.
  Daniel Hunt, 8, watched in disbelief Sept. 21 as flames engulfed his family home in Loudon County. Luckily, no one was hurt in the fire, but all his toys were lost.
  “It was a kitchen fire. I’m not sure how it happened. We found some bits and pieces that were salvageable — my weddi
  
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• Alligator Found Near Allegheny River In Lawrenceville

  02-10-2019 22:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another alligator has been found in Pittsburgh.According to the Pittsburgh Humane Animal Rescue, “Gus” was found near the Allegheny River in Lawrenceville.
  In July, an alligator was found in a Giant Eagle parking lot in Shaler Township.
  There were also alligator sightings in Carrick and South Side earlier this year.
  
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• Poll: PPG Paints Arena Ranked 8th In United States, 16th In The World For Ticket Sales

  02-10-2019 21:57
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Despite being a smaller market in both the United States and the world, PPG Paints Arena finds itself among the highest venues for ticket sales.According to Pollstar, which conducted a study of venues worldwide, PPG Paints Arena ranks 8th in the United States and 16th worldwide in ticket sales for concerts and live touring events.The results are drawn from gross ticket sales of touring events including concert, comedy shows, and other live events that tour the country a
  
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• The Violent Andromeda Galaxy Is Set For A Collision With Our Galaxy

  02-10-2019 21:52
  (CNN) — Astronomers predict that in about four billion years, the Andromeda galaxy will collide with our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The Andromeda galaxy is our largest and closest neighbor in the universe.
  Galaxies are more competitive with each other than friendly. To keep growing, Andromeda had a voracious appetite in the past. Being such a large galaxy, Andromeda was surrounded by smaller galaxies. It’s expected to have consumed hundreds of them over the last few billion years.
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• ‘It’s Rude!’: 4th-Grader Refuses To Answer ‘Offensive’ Math Problem About Girls’ Weights

  02-10-2019 21:35
  MURRAY, Utah (CBS Local) — The mother of a Utah fourth-grader said she was “shocked” by a math problem included in her daughter’s homework assignment, which she says sheds light on young girls’ body image.
  Naomi Pacheco said her 9-year-old daughter, Rhythm, refused to answer a math question that compared the weights of three fourth grade girls.
  “I thought it was offensive,” Rhythm, who attends Grant Elementary School in Murray, told KSTU. “I didn&r
  
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• Meadows set to open new sportsbook next week

  02-10-2019 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new facility in the Washington County casino is part of a $14 million project including four new restaurants.
  
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• Teens who lured, killed Nigerian pizza deliveryman in East Liberty sent to prison

  02-10-2019 21:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  Triggerman D’Ambrosse Garland will serve 20 to 40 years for fatally shooting Abdulganiyu Sanusi in October 2018.
  
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• Bedbugs again force Duquesne Incline shutdown; Steel Valley schools also affected

  02-10-2019 21:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Incline plans to reopen the funicular at 5:30 a.m. Friday.
  
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• Bedbugs again force Duquesne Incline shutdown

  02-10-2019 21:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  The society plans to reopen the incline at 5:30 a.m. on Friday.
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Sticky Baked Chicken Wings

  02-10-2019 21:00
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is back in the Pittsburgh Today Live Kitchen making wings!
  Sticky Baked Chicken Wings
  Ingredients:
  2 pounds chicken wings, split, tips discarded1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
  Sauce:
  3 tablespoons clover honey1 tablespoon Korean chili paste1 tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil2 teaspoons lime juice1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
  Directions:
  For the wings:Place th
  
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• Virginia Doctor Sentenced To 40 Years In Opioid Case

  02-10-2019 20:52
  ABINGDON, Va. (AP) – A Virginia doctor who prosecutors said ran his medical practice like an interstate drug distribution ring has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids.
  Dr. Joel Smithers, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Abingdon.
  Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Day Rottenborn said Judge James Jones sentenced Smithers to 40 years. He faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years and a maximum of life.
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• 2 Teens Plead Guilty In October 2018 Shooting Death Of Pizza Delivery Driver

  02-10-2019 20:51
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The two teenagers accused in the shooting death of Abdulganiyu Sanusi pleaded guilty today.D’Ambrosse Garland pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy, and two firearms violations and faces between 20-40 years in prison plus 10 years probation.Timothy Walls pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, robbery, and conspiracy. He faces between 9-18 years in prison.
  RELATED: 2 Teens Arrested, Charged With Homicide In Pizza Delivery Driver’s Fatal S
  
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• Duquesne Incline Closing Again Due To Bed Bugs

  02-10-2019 20:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Duquesne Incline is closing once again due to concerns about bed bugs.
  Officials say the incline is closing today at 3 p.m. for additional cleaning after bed bugs were discovered on Monday.
  It is scheduled to reopen at 5:30 a.m. Friday.TRAFFIC ALERT: The Duquesne Incline will be closing today at 3:00 p.m. and will be shut down until 5:30 Friday morning. Crews will be working to clean the cars due to additional bed bug issues.
  — Rick Dayton (@rickdayton) Octobe
  
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• Duquesne Incline Closed Again Due To Bed Bugs

  02-10-2019 20:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Duquesne Incline is closing once again due to concerns about bed bugs.
  Officials say the incline is closing today at 3 p.m. for additional cleaning after bed bugs were discovered on Monday.
  Ann Levick lives across the street from the Duquesne Incline and she and her husband Richard ride it often, but what she says they say Tuesday was pretty scary.
  “I was bit by a couple. I only saw two of them, but everyone was standing there watching them crawl around.&rdquo
  
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• Boulevard Of The Allies Shut Down For The Weekend

  02-10-2019 20:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– PennDOT announced that the Boulevard of the Allies will be closed this weekend for paving work.The closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 4 and last through Monday morning.PennDOT says it will try to open the road for an hour and a half after the Pittsburgh Penguin’s game on Saturday, October 5, to allow fans to travel.They are also going to attempt to open the road for an hour and a half after the Pittsburgh Steelers game ends on Sunday, October 6.
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• Warren Buffett's son visits 2-1-1 call center for people in crisis as part of Pittsburgh stop

  02-10-2019 20:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Peter Buffett’s philanthropic efforts include a partnership with United Way Worldwide to raise awareness of social challenges.   
  
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• Drivers Dealing With Traffic Headaches While Becks Run Rd. Is Repaired After Massive Water Main Break

  02-10-2019 20:36
  BALDWIN (KDKA) — Backups are what drivers will be dealing with for a while on Becks Run Road.
  A stretch of Becks Run in Baldwin needs repaired after the massive water main break on East Agnew Avenue in Carrick caused a lot of damage to surrounding homes and roads. Construction started on that stretch Wednesday.
  “I might go back towards my house, and go down, and down Carson Street that way, if I have to,” said Christine Kalberer, of West Mifflin.
  Pennsylvania American Water say
  
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• Parents Worried By Bed Bug Cases At Steel Valley School District

  02-10-2019 20:19
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — After finding bed bugs in their school district, Steel Valley decided to cancel classes Wednesday. Now, workers are making sure the district’s buildings are bed bug free.
  In a letter sent to parents, the district said there was a bed bug found in a middle school student’s gym bag on Tuesday, and on Monday, they discovered bed bugs in a high school classroom.“I’ve seen people in the community that have had them and you may have to throw away your w
  
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• Man charged in Smithfield Street stabbing Downtown

  02-10-2019 20:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hayder Al Ghazi was arrested a short time after police said he stabbed Curtis Owens during a fight outside a convenience store.
  
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• 10.27 Healing Partnership opens doors to those affected by Tree of Life shooting

  02-10-2019 20:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  An agency formed in the wake of the 2018 synagogue massacre is to reach out to those dealing with effects of the trauma.
  
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• Stray Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Baldwin Borough

  02-10-2019 19:58
  BALDWIN, Pa. (KDKA)– The Allegheny County Health Department announced that a feral cat brought to a state laboratory tested positive for rabies.The cat was found in Baldwin Borough near the intersection of Campbell Drive and Fidelity Drive.Rabies can be transmitted by animal bites and scratches and can be fatal if left untreated.
  Officials urge residents to always avoid contact with stray or wild animals to prevent rabies exposure.Also, make sure that pets are up-to-date with their rabies
  
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• Vintage Plane That Went Down In Connecticut Also Crashed At Beaver Co. Airport In 1987

  02-10-2019 19:57
  WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP/KDKA) — The vintage B-17 bomber that crashed Wednesday morning at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut also crashed back in the 1980s at the Beaver County Airport.
  The Collings Foundation confirmed the plane that crashed was the B-17 nicknamed the “Nine-O-Nine,” the same plane that crashed in August 1987 at an air show near Pittsburgh.
  In the 1987 incident, the bomber overshot the runway while attempting to land at Beaver County Airport in gusty
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf And Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Provide Update On Marijuana Conviction Pardon Process

  02-10-2019 19:47
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman along with Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Secretary Brandon Flood provided more detail regarding the pardon process for low-level marijuana convictions.
  “I want to emphasize that wil we cut down on the red tape for pardons, these cases are not being rubber-stamped,” Governor Wolf said. “I read each recommendation case individually and weigh the decision carefully. I factor in the effe
  
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• Forever 21 Announces List Of Closures, Including 1 Location In Pittsburgh Area

  02-10-2019 19:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Just days after announcing they’ve filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Forever 21 has released which stores they will be closing.
  The teen clothing retailer has locations at three Pittsburgh-area malls, The Mall at Robinson, Monroeville Mall and South Hills Village.
  According to the list released Wednesday, the shop inside Monroeville Mall is slated for closure.
  Additionally, the Forever 21 at the Millcreek Mall in Erie will also close down.
  The privately held com
  
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• Mattel Releases A Braille Version Of UNO

  02-10-2019 19:18
  (CNN) — The number of people who can now shout “Uno!” with their friends just got bigger — and more inclusive.
  Mattel announced Tuesday that fans of the game can now buy UNO Braille. With more than 7 million blind and low-vision people in the US, Mattel worked with the National Federation of the Blind to make the game more inclusive.
  The instructions and packaging of the new UNO Braille will feature braille dots. (Photo Credit: Mattel)
  “The fact that a blind person
  
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• Woman Attacked By Bison Three Months After Date Was Gored At Same Park

  02-10-2019 19:16
  OGDEN, Utah (CBS Local) — A Utah woman was attacked by a bison Friday in the same park where her date had also been gored three months ago.
  Kayleigh Davis, 22, was running on a trail at Antelope Island State Park when she came face to face with a bison.
  “I wasn’t antagonizing it, I wasn’t trying to get a selfie,” she told KSTU.
  Instead, Davis said she was just trying to get out of the way of some bikers.
  “All of the sudden, I see the bison charging me, so I st
  
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• Sidney Crosby “Good To Go” For Penguins Home Opener

  02-10-2019 19:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be playing in the home opener against the Sabres.Head Coach Mike Sullivan said that Crosby is “good to go” for the home opener in his post-practice comments today at PPG Paints Arena.
  Crosby WILL play in Thursday’s season opener. “Sid is good to go,” HC Sullivan said. #Pens -SK
  — Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) October 2, 2019
  Crosby left the final preseason game on Saturday with an injury afte
  
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• Ross Township Man Arrested In Greensburg Shop-N-Save Parking Lot With Items For Making Meth

  02-10-2019 18:55
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A man was arrested in the parking lot of a Shop-N-Save in Greensburg on Saturday after police found him in possession of items for producing methamphetamines.
  Michael Horning, 47-years-old of Ross Township was found with a duffle bag containing camping fuel gas, two ice compresses, drain opener, coffee filters, salt, mason jars, rubber gloves, AA batteries and a roll of electrical tape.According to police, these items are consistent with the materials needed for produci
  
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• 3rd Graders Hold Toy Drive For Classmate Who Lost Everything In House Fire

  02-10-2019 18:51
  (CNN) — Daniel Hunt watched as flames engulfed his family home, taking all his toys with it. But then, a week later, the devastated 8-year-old was surprised by his third-grade classmates with the results of a toy drive.
  They had worked in secret to resupply his collection. Daniel was overjoyed.
  “We live in a small community in Tennessee. Word of the fire traveled quickly and by Monday, everyone just wanted to help,” Hunt’s homeroom teacher Casey MacKintosh told CNN of the
  
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• All Elite Wrestling Dynamite Set To Go Off

  02-10-2019 18:32
  (CBS Baltimore/CBS Local) — After months of buildup and hype, thousands of articles and constant buzz, the day that will forever change professional wrestling is here. All Elite Wrestling, the first viable competition for WWE in two decades, is set to make its television premiere tonight with AEW Dynamite.
  For all the talk and string of sold-out events, AEW remains a relatively unknown and unproven commodity. There are so many questions yet to be answered.
  Even though the promotion has the
  
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• Police: Troopers Fatally Shot Man Who Pointed Rifle At Them

  02-10-2019 18:29
  SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State Police say troopers fatally shot a man who pointed a gun at them.
  News outlets report Capt. Shallon Oglesby with the West Virginia State Police said the troopers responded Tuesday evening to a report of shots fired in the Drennen area of Nicholas County.
  Police said they encountered 50-year-old Jack Thomas Naylor, who pointed a rifle at them. Police say the troopers fired at Naylor, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
  No other information wa
  
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• Tim Sweeney, The CEO Behind Fortnite, Makes Forbes List Of Richest Americans

  02-10-2019 18:12
  (CNN) — Gamers aren’t the only ones making money off Fortnite — so is its owner, Tim Sweeney.
  The CEO of Epic Games, the company behind the popular online video game, has landed on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans for the first time. The magazine placed Sweeney at the 150th spot with an etimated net worth of $4.5 billion.
  MacKenzie Bezos also entered the list for the first time, landing at the 15th spot. Her net worth is estimated at $36 billion.
  She became an instant b
  
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• South Buffalo VFD Raises Thousands For Little Girl Battling Cancer

  02-10-2019 18:12
  SOUTH BUFFALO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A volunteer fire department in Armstrong County held quite a fundraiser for a little girl battling cancer.
  The South Buffalo VFD hosted a truck and tractor pull for 6-year-old Ella Conroy last weekend. 
  On Tuesday, they presented little Ella and her family with a check for more than $30,000.
  The Freeport girl is fighting an aggressive cancer on her spine for the second time in her young life. 
  She’s currently undergoing chemotherapy once a we
  
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• Sex offender who targeted Pittsburgh girl online returned to prison for violating probation

  02-10-2019 18:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Scott Tyree will be serve time in Ohio and then be released on probation in Harrisburg, away from victim Alicia Kozakiewicz and her parents.
  
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• What Created The ‘Ghost Particle” That Traveled 3.8 Billion Light-Years To Reach Earth?

  02-10-2019 17:53
  (CNN) — Last summer, scientists found a “ghost particle” called a neutrino in Antarctica. It traveled 3.8 billion light-years from a distant galaxy to reach Earth.
  Because astronomers were able to trace the path of the neutrino back to the galaxy, known as TXS 0506+056, they wanted to know more about the galaxy. The galaxy sits to the left of Orion’s shoulder in his constellation. What made it unique and why did a neutrino come from this galaxy?
  Researchers published thei
  
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• Matt Drozd Sheds Light On What May Be Major Jail Dilemma

  02-10-2019 17:29
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Allegheny County Executive Candidate Matt Drozd will hold a press conference to discuss alleged Allegheny County Jail issues.Drozd believes that County Executive Rich Fitzgerald did not place a high priority on issues involving the jail.He also believes that if the trend continues at the County Prison, the taxpayers of Allegheny County will incur dramatic increases in the cost of operating the jail.
  Today, Drozd will be discussing how he will make a turn around if electe
  
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• David Boreanaz On ‘Seal Team’ Season 3: ‘This Season Is Really About What’s Under The Hood’

  02-10-2019 17:24
  Seal Team returned for its third season last week and the squad is geared up and ready for an all-new chapter with all-new obstacles. For lead character Jason Hayes, played by David Boreanaz, this season is about dealing with the loss of his wife, his children going away to school, and finding peace without his family around him.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Boreanaz about the new season, shooting on location and the show’s commitment to having real veterans involved with producti
  
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• Penguins Recall Defenseman John Marino From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

  02-10-2019 17:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ahead of tomorrow night’s home opener against the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins have recalled defenseman John Marino from the American Hockey League.
  The Penguins also confirmed Bryan Rust’s status on long-term injured reserve.Marino played in five of the six preseason games an scored two assists.
  The Penguins acquired Marino from the Edmonton Oilers on July 26 for their 2021 sixth-round pick. He then signed a two-year entry-level deal with the Penguins on Au
  
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• Police Make Arrest In Overnight Downtown Stabbing

  02-10-2019 17:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is in the hospital and a suspect is behind bars following an overnight stabbing outside of a convenience store in downtown Pittsburgh.
  Police officers arrested Hayder Al Ghazi at the intersection of 14th Street and Liberty Avenue shortly after the incident. They also recovered two knives.
  (Source: Pittsburgh Police)The initial incident happened around 12:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on Smithfield Street. The clerk told police the store’s surveillance cameras caug
  
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• ‘I’m Done Here’: Abusive Behavior By Parents Blamed For Youth Soccer Referee Shortage

  02-10-2019 17:10
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CBS Local) — Youth soccer games are being cancelled at twice the normal rate this year due to a referee shortage blamed on bad behavior by parents and fans, according to officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  Currently, there are 85 referees to be split among high school and club leagues. That’s an all-time low, according to Dave Lauben, who oversees scheduling for high school games.
  “Ten years ago, that number was approximately 140,” he told KOAT.
  Laube
  
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• District judge race in Moon roiled by fundraising faux pas

  02-10-2019 17:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Through June 10, Max Feldman's campaign had $12,340, after receiving $5,545 during the five weeks prior -- mostly from the candidate himself.
  
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