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• Mother Of Girl Sexually Abused By Van Driver Files Lawsuit Against Pittsburgh Public Schools

  17-10-2019 23:49
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The mother of a student with a mental disability has filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh Public Schools after her daughter was sexually abused.
  The mother is suing the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Children’s Institute, a bus company and the accused abuser Lavalle Tucker.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County Jail)
  The lawsuit says the mother made “numerous complaints” over several months regarding the bus driver, Tucker. But the lawsuit alleges the school
  
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• Father And Mother Charged After 2-Month-Old Son Suffered Skull, Rib Fractures Appear In Court

  17-10-2019 23:49
  CARNEGIE, Pa. (KDKA) — A Scott Township man charged with abusing his 2-month-old son, causing skull and rib fractures, appeared in court.
  Michael Koban and his wife Ashley Koban — who is also facing charges after text messages showed she knew about the alleged abuse — asked for a postponement Thursday.
  Their defense attorney claims the charges are an overreaction.
  On Sept. 3, Scott Township Police responded to a home on Bower Hill Road with a medical rescue team after a 911 cal
  
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• Pennsylvania’s Individual Health Plan Premiums To Rise 4%

  17-10-2019 23:31
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Premiums for health insurers’ individual policies in Pennsylvania for 2020 will reflect an aggregate statewide increase of 4%, with an increase of 10% in the small group market.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance said Thursday that the new plans will be available when open enrollment starts Nov. 1.
  Premiums for individual health insurance policies dropped in the current year, after increases the two years before that averaged over 30% in Pennsylvania.
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• West Mifflin Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $250,000 Of Government Funds

  17-10-2019 23:14
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A West Mifflin man pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing $250,000 of government funds.Robert Lazur, 30, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of theft of government funds on Wednesday, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Thursday.According to the attorney’s office, Lazur worked for a subcontractor that was doing work at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin. The contract was funded by the United States Department of Energy.When Lazur wo
  
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• More Than 20 Sealed Coffins Uncovered At Ancient Egyptian Cemetery

  17-10-2019 22:44
  CAIRO (CBS Local) — Archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient sealed wooden coffins in the southern city of Luxor, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities.
  Officials said that the “cache” of coffins were discovered “as the ancient Egyptians left them” on two levels of the Asasif Necropolis, a cemetery in the ancient town of West Thebes, according to an official press statement.
  The ancient necropolis on the west bank of Nile includes tombs dating
  
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• 2 Pittsburgh-Area Teachers Honored By White House

  17-10-2019 22:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh-area teachers were honored by the White House, winning national teaching awards.
  Dr. Janet Waldeck from Pittsburgh Allderdice and Steve Miller from Upper St. Clair High Schools received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science.
  “The Presidential Award recognizes teachers who have dedicated themselves to continual reflection and improvement of their craft for the betterment of their students,” Miller said in a release.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigate Glass Door Shattered At City-County Building

  17-10-2019 22:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Pittsburgh Police are actively investigating a vandalism incident that happened in Downtown Pittsburgh.
  Shattered glass from the door surroundeded the front entrance to the City-County Building on Thursday morning.
  Authorities believe the door was broken between 6 and 11 p.m. on Wednesday night.
  Cara Cruz, of the Department of Public Safety, said the security guards within the City-County Building discovered there was a shattered front door on the Grant St. Side on the C
  
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• KFC Preserving Colonel Sanders’ Home For ‘Amazing’ Future Project

  17-10-2019 22:37
  CORBIN, Ky. (CBS Local) — Tens of thousands of people from all over the world come to Harland Sanders Café and Museum in Corbin, Kentucky, every year just to see where the recipe for the Kentucky Fried Chicken global restaurant chain got its start.
  “I loved the museum and seeing all the old things and the way the prices were back then,” says Nilda Dchebarria, who recently visited all the way from Florida.
  And soon, those visitors may be able to see the Colonel’s ho
  
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• Thousands of extras sought for 'Sweet Girl' movie filming in Pittsburgh

  17-10-2019 22:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Netflix thriller stars ‘Aquaman’ Jason Momoa.
  
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• Family Business Of West Virginia’s Billionaire Governor Get Subsidy Meant To Help Farmers

  17-10-2019 21:47
  LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A family business of West Virginia’s billionaire governor has maxed out a taxpayer-funded subsidy program meant to help farmers through the U.S. trade war with China.
  Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Justice Farms of North Carolina took in $125,000 from the program earlier this year. The business is owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
  A spokesman for Justice’s companies says tens of thousands of businesses received money u
  
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• Furry Tails: Bellaroo, Breezy & Toby Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  17-10-2019 21:40
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• State Police Looking For Runaway Boy Mason Stephen Lee Merkel From Somerset Co.

  17-10-2019 21:36
  STOYSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – State Police are looking for a missing juvenile from Somerset County.
  They say Mason Stephen Lee Merkel ran away from his home in Stoystown, Somerset County.10/16/19 Mason Stephen Lee MERKEL ran away from his residence in Stoystown PA. Last seen wearing blue jeans and a green “North Star” hoodie carrying a black bookbag. MERKEL also rides a blue, silver and gold BMX style bicycle. Anyone w/ info call PSP Somerset 814-445-404 pic.twitter.com/iLCr72JxpV
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• State Police Locate Runaway Boy Mason Stephen Lee Merkel From Somerset Co. Safely

  17-10-2019 21:36
  STOYSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – State Police have located a missing juvenile from Somerset County.Update***. Mason was found and returned home safely. Thank you!!
  — Troop A Public Information Officers (@PSPTroopAPIO) October 18, 2019
  They said Mason Stephen Lee Merkel ran away from his home in Stoystown, Somerset County.10/16/19 Mason Stephen Lee MERKEL ran away from his residence in Stoystown PA. Last seen wearing blue jeans and a green “North Star” hoodie carrying a black bookb
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigate Possible Threat To Westinghouse High School

  17-10-2019 21:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Officials investigated a possible threat to Westinghouse High School.
  The Pittsburgh Police and the Pittsburgh Public School Police worked together to see if the threat was credible and it was found to be unfounded, officials said Thursday.
  Officials have increased patrols around the school and surrounding area.No further information was released.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Ohio planners looking at a 30-year timeline for hyperloop project between Pittsburgh and Chicago

  17-10-2019 21:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission says a hyperloop system between Pittsburgh and Chicago via Columbus could be completed by 2050.
  
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• NFL Season Rockets Pennsylvania To New Sports Betting Record

  17-10-2019 21:14
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Sports betting in Pennsylvania blew through its previous monthly record with the start of the NFL season.
  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said Thursday that gamblers bet a record $194.5 million in September at nine casinos and two off-track betting parlors where sports betting is approved. That was above the prior record of $109 million bet in August, a 78% jump.
  Valley Forge Casino in suburban Philadelphia dwarfed its nearest competitor, with $88.5 million in
  
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• FBI: Pittsburgh Ranks Number 1 For Cybercrimes In Pa.

  17-10-2019 21:06
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Thursday morning news conference really focused on businesses being targeted by criminals, including boroughs and municipalities. But when it comes to cybercrime, we’re told it really is everyone’s problem.
  The numbers are alarming.
  “The state, number six in the nation, and the Pittsburgh area was number one in the state,” said Doug Olson, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Cyber Program.We’re talking about internet crimes and how i
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf’s OT Expansion Rule Heads To Be Voted In November

  17-10-2019 20:52
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is scaling back a proposal to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers in Pennsylvania, and is putting it on a path to a vote next month.
  Wolf’s administration submitted its proposed regulation Thursday for a state rule-making board’s Nov. 21 meeting.
  The five-member board has a 3-2 majority of Democratic appointees. Wolf, a Democrat, first unveiled the proposal in early 2018.
  The revised rule would phase in the increase over
  
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• Juul Announces Decision To Stop Selling Several Flavored Products In US

  17-10-2019 20:48
  PITTSBURGH (CNN/KDKA) — Leading e-cigarette company Juul Labs will stop selling several flavored products in the United States, the company announced Thursday.
  Only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors will remain for sale. Meanwhile, Juul’s mango, creme, fruit and cucumber flavors have already been removed from the online store — which was the only place the company sold these products directly to 21-and-up consumers in the United States after it pulled them from retail locations
  
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• Netflix: Open Casting Call For Jason Momoa Film, ‘Sweet Girl’

  17-10-2019 20:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Extras Casting is looking for kids, teens, and adults to play as extras in the Netflix film ‘Sweet Girl.’
  ‘Sweet Girl’ is a thriller starring John Momoa who is a husband and father looking to seek justice for his wife’s death while protecting his daughter and company from corruption.
  The company needs people to play Pittsburgh Pirates fans among other character types for the film.
  An open casting call for the film will be held on Saturday, O
  
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• Diocese Of Greensburg Report: More Than $4M Paid To Sexual Abuse Victims

  17-10-2019 20:17
  GREENSBURG, Pa.(KDKA) – The Diocese of Greensburg released a report on its survivors’ compensation fund, saying that more than $4 million has been paid.
  In a press release, the Diocese of Greensburg says 63 victims of child sexual abuse by members of the diocese filed claims.
  A private dispute resolution firm independently administered the funds to 57 victims, totaling $4,350,020.
  No assets from schools or parishes were sold to pay for the settlements.
  In a full statement, the Dioces
  
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• Northeast Officials Team Up To Push Marijuana And Vaping Regulations

  17-10-2019 20:16
  NEW YORK (AP) – The governors from several Northeastern states say they want to work together to regulate marijuana and vaping.
  Democratic governors from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania met Thursday in New York City with health and legislative officials.
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says a lack of federal action on pot and vaping regulations means it’s up to states to act.
  Several of the governors have unsuccessfully pushed for their states to allow recreational pot
  
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• Check It Out! Pennsyvlania Fall Foliage Is In Full Effect

  17-10-2019 20:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The transition to fall colors is finally happening throughout Pennsylvania.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources put out an updated fall foliage forecast for Oct. 12 through Oct. 23.
  (Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry)
  In Allegheny and Washington Counties, the peak is predicted to approach the best color within the next week.
  Both Beaver and Westmoreland Counties have hit peak folia
  
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• Major WWE Shakeups Following Talent Draft, Firing at SmackDown

  17-10-2019 19:56
  (CBSNY/CBS Local) — The deck has been reshuffled, and all pieces are in place for WWE following the promotion’s second talent draft of the year and a major shakeup in the hierarchy of one of its major shows. Rosters are now locked in for both the RAW and SmackDown brands following a two-night televised draft and supplemental picks announced online the less than 48 hours later.
  RAW Women’s Champion Becky Lynch became the first overall pick in the draft and will headline the Mond
  
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• Greensburg diocese pays $4.4m in abuse compensation

  17-10-2019 19:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fifty-seven claims approved, six unresolved in process of resolving sexual-abuse claims out of court
  
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• PWSA Accepting Grant Applications For Residents Struggling To Pay Water, Sewer Bills

  17-10-2019 19:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is accepting grant applications for residents struggling to pay their water and sewer bills.PWSA says it offers financial relief of up to $300 a year for income-qualified residents who need help with bills.
  Applications are now being accepted for our 2019-2020 Cash Assistance Grant!Call @DollarEnergyFnd at 1-866-762-2348 to apply.More info here-> https://t.co/HsWtzev8v6 pic.twitter.com/3WQtFekYSo
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• Point Park University Police Rename Training Center In Honor Of Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall

  17-10-2019 19:07
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Point Park University Police have renamed their training center in honor of fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall.
  Point Park Police held a private ceremony where they say Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police Jeffrey Besong presented Hall’s family with a plaque and gave them a tour.
  (Photo Credit: Point Park University)
  When he was shot off-duty in July, Point Park says Hall was a student close to earning a degree in criminal justice.
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• Police: Seven-Year-Old Boy Caught Vaping In The Middle Of Class

  17-10-2019 18:46
  FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS Local) — A seven-year-old Wisconsin boy was caught vaping CBD oil right in the middle of his second-grade class last week, according to a police report.
  The incident happened Oct. 8 at Country Dale Elementary School in Franklin, a suburb of Milwaukee, investigators said.
  The boy was taken to Children’s Hospital by a social worker from Child Protective Services and was given a clean bill of health.
  Nicole Hearold said she was surprised to hear it happened at her ki
  
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• Chef Bill Fuller: Gobblerito! And Apple Cider Margarita

  17-10-2019 18:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Chef Bill Fuller, of the Big Burrito Group, is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making the ultimate burrito!
  Gobblerito! And Apple Cider Margarita
  Ingredients:
  4 ea. 12” flour tortillasLeftover stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and turkeyCranberry sauce
  Method 1:
  1. Pre-heat stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, and corn in the oven. Heat gravy in a pot.2. Heat tortillas on a warm griddle for a few seconds on each side, just enough to make them pliable.3. La
  
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• Former Butler Roman Catholic Men’s Club Treasurer Accused Of Stealing More Than $30,000

  17-10-2019 18:16
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $30,000 from a Roman Catholic Men’s Club in Butler.
  Police say Michael Schnur, a 55-year-old from Butler County, was the former treasurer for the RC Men’s Club in Butler. He’s accused of stealing $31,588.75 from the club during his time as treasurer in 2016.
  According to the criminal complaint, Schnur was the club’s treasurer for several years before the alleged theft.
  When the club
  
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• Zappala defers to attorney general to fight for ballot question

  17-10-2019 18:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Commonwealth Court will hear argument on the amendment, Marsy’s Law, next week.
  
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• USDA: Nearly One Million Kids Would Lose Automatic Free Lunch Under Trump Proposal

  17-10-2019 18:12
  WASHINGTON (CBS Local) — Nearly a million children could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches under proposed changes to the food-stamp program by the Trump administration.
  As many as 982,000 children would no longer be automatically eligible for free school meals, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis released Tuesday. That’s double the agency’s initial estimate.
  About half of those children would have to pay a reduced price of 40 cents for sc
  
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• 95% Of Tested Baby Foods In The U.S. Contain Toxic Metals, Report Says

  17-10-2019 18:01
  (CNN) — Toxic heavy metals damaging to your baby’s brain development are likely in the baby food you are feeding your infant, according to a new investigation published Thursday.
  Tests of 168 baby foods from major manufacturers in the US found 95% contained lead, 73% contained arsenic, 75% contained cadmium and 32% contained mercury. One fourth of the foods contained all four heavy metals.
  One in five baby foods tested had over 10 times the 1-ppb limit of lead endorsed by public hea
  
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• Pitt Police: Attempted Robbery Occurs Off Campus

  17-10-2019 17:43
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– University of Pittsburgh Police Officers and the City of Pittsburgh Police Department joined forces to handle an attempted robbery.
  Authorities said a male victim was approached on October 16 around 9:43 p.m. in the 3400 block of Saint James Place.The victim told authorities that two men ordered him to give up his belongings.One of the suspects showed a firearm.Both suspects fled the scene on foot after the victim yelled for help. They headed towards Semple Street.
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• McKeesport assesses semiannual fee on owners of vacant, foreclosed homes

  17-10-2019 17:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  All vacant property owners and mortgage companies owning foreclosed properties must register and pay a $400 semiannual fee per property.
  
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• Health Dept.: Rabid Raccoon Captured In Bethel Park

  17-10-2019 17:29
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says a rabid raccoon was captured in Bethel Park.Officials say the raccoon was found along Clifton Road and did test positive for rabies.
  It is the 25th animal found with rabies in the county this year. There have been 18 raccoons, five bats and two cats.
  Health officials are reminding people who have a pet to keep their shots up to date.
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• Man Dead In Shooting At McKeesport Family Dollar, 2 Suspects At Large

  17-10-2019 17:19
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — A man has died after a shooting at the Family Dollar in McKeesport.
  Police were called to the scene shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday morning to the Family Dollar along Versailles Avenue in McKeesport.
  Multiple first responders reported to the scene.#BREAKING: Allegheny County Police tell me the 24 year old male victim has died following a “targeted shooting” inside the #McKeesport Family Dollar. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/3ihF4mmFT4
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• 1 Person Wounded In Shooting At McKeesport Family Dollar

  17-10-2019 17:19
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — A person is in critical condition after a shooting at the Family Dollar in McKeesport
  Police were called to the scene shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday morning to the Family Dollar along Versailles Avenue in McKeesport.
  Multiple first responders reported to the scene.#BREAKING: 1 person is in critical condition following a shooting here at this Family Dollar along Versailles Ave in #McKeesport @KDKA pic.twitter.com/V21vagZlkw
  — MEGHAN SCHILLER (@MeghanKDKA) October 1
  
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• Family Circle Magazine, Launched In 1932, Ending Its Long Run In December

  17-10-2019 16:50
  By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Family Circle, the monthly home magazine for women that launched in 1932, will close after its December issue publishes.
  Parent company Meredith acquired Family Circle from publisher Gruner + Jahr USA in 2005. The magazine has 13 million readers and more than 1 million followers on social media, according to Meredith’s site. The company said the magazine has a circulation of 4 million.
  Meredith spokesperson Art Slusark told CNN Business that about
  
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• FirstEnergy Subsidiary Wins Bankruptcy Plan Approval In Federal Court

  17-10-2019 16:36
  TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has approved a bankruptcy plan outlined by a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. that operates coal and nuclear plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
  Ohio-based FirstEnergy Solutions says it plans to emerge from bankruptcy protection by the end of the year.
  FirstEnergy Solutions filed for bankruptcy last year and wants to separate from Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.
  A federal bankruptcy judge in Akron signed off on the company’s reorganization
  
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• ‘One In A Million;” Incredibly Rare Yellow Cardinal Spotted In Florida

  17-10-2019 15:59
  By Elizabeth Wolfe and Saeed Ahmed, CNN
  (CNN) — An extremely rare yellow northern cardinal was spotted in Port St. Lucie, Florida, exciting bird enthusiasts and drawing in anyone who can appreciate a good bird photo.
  While there is no precise number for how many yellow cardinals are spotted a year, Geoff Hill, a professor and a self-described “curator of birds” at Auburn University, estimates the chances of seeing a yellow cardinal are “one in a million.”
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Temperatures, Gusty Winds And Rain Make For Miserable Day

  17-10-2019 15:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cold and windy with rain.
  It’s a heck of a mix that is surely going to be unpleasant for those who have to be out in these conditions today.
  Passing rain showers could last through 3 p.m. with isolated showers coming in off of Lake Erie.As the wind calms down, our rain chances will also start to go away.There will still be a chance for lake effect rain showers on Friday morning for places in Mercer and Lawrence counties.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Windy conditions will
  
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• PTL Links: October 17, 2019

  17-10-2019 15:16
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:big Burrito Group
  Chef Bill Fuller’s Recipe (Coming Soon)
  Point Park University
  Psychic Sisters
  Suzanne Vincent
  Warhol Museum
  Warhol Community Day
  Bellevue House Tours
  Pittsburgh Improv presents Dov Davidoff
  Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “The Office! A Musical Parody”
  Heinz History Center
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh To
  
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• Attorney General says website used by accused Tree of Life shooter Bowers is teetering

  17-10-2019 15:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  AG dropped probe after Pa.-based Gab.com "had exhausted its already-raised money, and was no longer going to be serviced by the payment processors."
  
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• Glass Shattered On Door At City-County Building, Entrance Closed

  17-10-2019 14:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One of the entrances to the City-County Building in downtown Pittsburgh is closed due to a broken window.
  The glass on one of the doors at the Grant Street entrance was shattered.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dan Vojtko)
  A sign just outside tells visitors to us the Ross Street entrance instead.
  Officials have not yet said how the glass was broken.
  Pittsburgh Police are investigating.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• People Worldwide Take Part In ‘The Great Shakeout’

  17-10-2019 14:25
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People across the country and locally are taking part in a worldwide earthquake drill.
  It’s called The Great Shakeout and millions are participating around the world.
  The goal is to teach people to drop, cover and hold on when the ground starts to shake.
  Most drills are held at 10:17 a.m. local time.
  Several local school districts an agencies are signed up to take part.For more information, visit this link: https://www.shakeout.org/
  
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• Q&A: Phipps Fall Flower Show designer explains her 'Japanese Inspirations'

  17-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Phipps display horticulturist Laura Schock explains how she put together “Japanese Inspirations,” the conservatory’s Fall Flower Show.
  
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• Pet events: Pet Prayer Blankets, costumed dogs and straw for cats

  17-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Costumed dogs and American Humane Hero Dogs strut their stuff, make Pet Prayer Blankets for ailing pets and get free straw for feral cats.
  
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• New exhibit at The Frick Pittsburgh tells story of Katharine Hepburn through her costumes

  17-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  "Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage & Screen” will be on display at The Frick Pittsburgh Oct. 19 through Jan. 12.
  
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• Fashion find of the week: Scarves for any occasion at Boutique la Passerelle

  17-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Boutique la Passerelle at 417 Wood St., Downtown, is stocked with scarves ranging from comfy and cozy to classy and chic.
  
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