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• One Woman Dies In New Castle House Fire

  13-10-2019 23:59
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — An elderly woman has died in a house fire that occurred this afternoon in New Castle.According to fire crews, the fire broke out just after 2:00 this afternoon in the 1700 block of Gretchen Avenue.Crews were called to the scene after receiving reports of a large amount of smoke billowing from the home.The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• October 13 Is National Transfer Money To Your Son Day

  13-10-2019 23:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Last week it was daughters celebrating a holiday that could help their finances.Today, it’s the sons turn.October 13, according to National Today, it National Transfer Money To Your Son Day.Just like National Transfer Money To Your Daughter Day, it’s pretty self-explanatory.Sons can request money from their parents and hopefully, their mom or dad will be in the holiday spirit!
  Unfortunately, the first two weekends of October are the only “transfer mone
  
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• Canadian Rugby Team Helps Typhoon Cleanup In Japan After World Cup Match Canceled

  13-10-2019 21:32
  (CNN) — Canadian rugby players helped with recovery efforts in Kamaishi, Japan following the cancellation of their match, which was called off because of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis.At least 25 people have died, and more than 175 people have been injured in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis, which made landfall Saturday night, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding.
  The storm weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday. A
  
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• Mack Truck Workers Begin Strike Across Pa., Maryland, And Florida

  13-10-2019 21:14
  MACUNGIE, Pa. (AP) – Mack Truck workers are walking picket lines after their union launched a strike at plants in three states.
  The United Automobile Workers Union Local 677 workers began picketing Sunday morning at the Mack Truck cab and vehicle assembly plant and Lehigh Valley Logistics Center outside Allentown in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
  The company said the strike involves about 3,500 employees at facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida.
  The union says many issues are unresolve
  
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• Pope Francis ‘Blesses’ New Orleans Saints

  13-10-2019 21:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sundays in October are known for cool temperatures, comfort food, and football.Apparently this morning, that was not lost on Pope Francis who accidentally gave the New Orleans Saints a shoutout.
  Today we give thanks to the Lord for our new #Saints. They walked by faith and now we invoke their intercession.
  — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2019
  Although it didn’t appear New Orleans picked up any new free agents this week, one hashtag showed they may hav
  
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• Local Communities Dealing With Boil Water Advisory

  13-10-2019 19:59
  NEW STANTON (KDKA) — The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has issued a boil water advisory for three areas and a conserve water order for one other.
  A precautionary advisory is in place for Port Vue, McKeesport City and Versailles Borough and White Oak.
  According to UPMC, this advisory is not impacting their hospital in McKeesport.
  They said in a statement, “UPMC McKeesport is following the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County boil water advisory. As part of our conti
  
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• Boil-water advisories continue in the West End and McKeesport areas

  13-10-2019 19:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  Both authorities — the PWSA and MAWC — say they will announce when the advisories are lifted. 
  
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• Paraplegic Handcyclist From Pittsburgh Ends Attempt To Set World Record

  13-10-2019 16:41
  SQUIRREL HILL (KDKA) — A local man who became paralyzed from the waist down after an accident has put an end to his attempt to break a world record on Uber’s test track in Hazelwood.
  Attila Domos has won the Pittsburgh Marathon three times in the handcycling division and was ready to put his name on an official record for accumulating the most miles on a handcycle in a 24-hour timeframe.
  A Facebook post shows the attempt to break the record came to an end early Sunday.
  “When I
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Chilly Start, Followed By Sunshine and 60s

  13-10-2019 15:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A frosty start to our Sunday with the season’s first frost advisory and the chilliest temperatures we’ve felt since April.
  Sunshine will warm us into the lower to mid-60s today and Columbus Day on Monday looks sunny and dry as well.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Our next rain chance holds off until late Tuesday night into Wednesday with temperatures hovering close to se
  
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• Barn Fire In Lawrence County Under Investigation; No Animals Involved

  13-10-2019 13:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Fire crews responded to a barn fire in Lawrence County early Sunday.
  The barn on Pleasantview Road in Perry Township housed equipment, but no animals.
  No injuries were reported.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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• Crews Battle Flames At Duplex On Ohio Street

  13-10-2019 11:47
  STOWE (KDKA) — Firefighters responded to a fire early Sunday morning in Stowe Township.Dispatchers say it began at a duplex on Ohio Street just after 3:30 a.m.
  No one was hurt in the fire.Crews are still investigating the cause at this time.
  Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• It's 'every sign painter's dream,' artist says of Ford City Mail Pouch ad

  13-10-2019 06:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Icon of Americana, an historic Mail Pouch ad was uncovered in 2008 and restored in Ford City by an Aspinwall artist.. Now it’s a tourist stop.
  
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• Keeping faith: Jewish Chronicle staff observed Sabbath before covering Tree of Life massacre

  13-10-2019 06:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Chronicle did no original reporting on the accused gunman, Robert Bowers, who had targeted Jews in social media postings.
  
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• Penguins Get First Road Win Of The Season, Beat Wild 7-4

  13-10-2019 05:56
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Sidney Crosby had a goal and assist, Adam Johnson and Sam Lafferty each scored his first career goal, and the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins held on to beat the winless Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday night.
  Patric Hornqvist, Kris Letang, Joseph Blandisi and Jake Guentzel also scored in Pittsburgh’s first road game of the season. Matt Murray stopped 29 shots for the Penguins, who scored four times in the second period.
  Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk gave up fiv
  
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• Penn State Holds Off Iowa, Wins 17-12

  13-10-2019 05:33
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Noah Cain ran for a five-yard touchdown with 5:17 left and 10th-ranked Penn State held off No. 17 Iowa 17-12 on Saturday night, its first win over a ranked opponent this season.
  Cain finished with 102 yards for the Nittany Lions (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten), who extended their winning streak over the Hawkeyes (4-2, 1-2) to six games.
  A matchup between two of the nation’s top defenses turned when Iowa’s Nate Stanley threw an interception near midfield with 9:22 rema
  
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• Boil water advisory issued for McKeesport and Versailles

  13-10-2019 04:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  The advisory stems from a mechanical issue developed with the intake pump in the Youghiogheny River
  
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• New Water Locations Added To Communities Under Boil Water Advisories

  13-10-2019 03:31
  NEW STANTON (KDKA) — The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has issued a boil water advisory for three areas and a conserve water order for one other.
  A precautionary advisory is in place for Port Vue, McKeesport City and Versailles Borough and a mandatory conserve order is in place for White Oak Borough.The advisory is in place due to a mechanical issue with an intake pump at the McKeesport plant.
  The MAWC estimates the rebuilding of the pump will take eight hours.Water buffaloes
  
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• Conserve Water Order In Place For Port Vue And White Oak Boroughs

  13-10-2019 03:31
  NEW STANTON (KDKA) — The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has issued a boil water advisory for two areas and a conserve water order for two others.
  A precautionary advisory is in place for McKeesport City and Versailles Borough and a mandatory conserve order is in place for Port Vue and White Oak Borough.The advisory is in place due to a mechanical issue with an intake pump at the McKeesport plant.
  The MAWC estimates the rebuilding of the pump will take eight hours.Water buffaloe
  
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• Boil Water Advisory In Place For Port Vue, McKeesport City, and Versailles Borough

  13-10-2019 03:31
  NEW STANTON (KDKA) — The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has issued a boil water advisory for three areas and a conserve water order for one other.
  A precautionary advisory is in place for Port Vue, McKeesport City and Versailles Borough and a mandatory conserve order is in place for White Oak Borough.The advisory is in place due to a mechanical issue with an intake pump at the McKeesport plant.
  The MAWC estimates the rebuilding of the pump will take eight hours.Water buffaloes
  
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• West Virginia Quarterback Austin Kendall Leaves In First Quarter, Mountaineers Lose 38-14 To Iowa State

  13-10-2019 01:39
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Freshman Breece Hall rushed for 132 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead Iowa State to a 38-14 victory over West Virginia on Saturday night.
  Brock Purdy threw for one TD and ran for another for the Cyclones (4-2, 2-1 Big 12), who held the Mountaineers (3-3, 1-2) scoreless in the second half.
  West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall was hit hard while attempting a pass during the Mountaineers’ first series. He did not return and was replaced by backup Jac
  
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• Mt. Washington Water Main Break Leads To Boil Water Advisory For Three Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

  13-10-2019 00:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews responded to a 16-inch water main break in Mt. Washington Saturday afternoon.It happened in the 300 block of Virginia Avenue in front of WM Slater and Sons Funeral Home.According to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the water has been shut off and some residences and businesses in the area have either low water pressure or no water.
  NEW: They have now specified the advisory will be for Ridgemont, Westwood and Elliott. @KDKA
  — Shelby Cassesse (@Shelby
  
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