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• Judge strikes down Pittsburgh gun-control ordinances

  29-10-2019 23:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  An Allegheny County judge deemed the ordinances “void and unenforceable” and noted that state law governing firearms preempts local laws.
  
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• Write-In Candidate For Butler County Judge Claims Opponent Hasn’t Been In Court For More Than 10 Years

  29-10-2019 23:38
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — A judge in Butler County is mounting a strong write-in campaign, claiming her opponent has not been in court in more than 10 years.Republican Jennifer Gilliland Vanasdale of Cranberry lost the Democratic nomination for judge in Butler County by six votes.
  Her fellow Republican William Wink Robinson won both nominations, leaving voters without a choice in the November general election.
  Until now.
  “William Wink Robinson is the only name that will appear on the ba
  
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• Westmoreland, Monroeville Mall To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving

  29-10-2019 23:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Pittsburgh-area malls are closing on Thanksgiving again this year.
  The Monroeville Mall and the Westmoreland Mall will close their shopping centers on Thanksgiving.
  This year, both mall’s websites say they’ll be closed on Thanksgiving and they’ll reopen at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
  In a press release sent after the decision in 2017, CBL Properties President and CEO Stephen Lebovitz said in part:
  “It is based on this feedback from our retail par
  
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• Westmoreland, Monroeville Mall To Close On Thanksgiving

  29-10-2019 23:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Pittsburgh-area malls are closing on Thanksgiving again this year.
  The Monroeville Mall and the Westmoreland Mall will close their shopping centers on Thanksgiving.
  This year, both mall’s websites say they’ll be closed on Thanksgiving and they’ll reopen at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
  In a press release sent after the decision in 2017, CBL Properties President and CEO Stephen Lebovitz said in part:
  “It is based on this feedback from our retail par
  
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• Greensburg priest's victim calls on Pa. to ease path for lawsuits against Catholic church

  29-10-2019 22:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Josh Kiley, who was victimized as a boy by John T. Sweeney, wants state legislators to modify the statute of limitations.
  
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• Judge Strikes Down 3 Laws Limiting Assault Weapons, Ammunition In Pittsburgh

  29-10-2019 22:36
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An Allegheny County judge struck down three gun control laws that limit assault weapons and ammunition in Pittsburgh.
  The laws were passed after the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.In 2018, the City of Pittsburgh made three proposals to regulate firearms and ammunition. Firearms within the City-County Building were also prohibited.The court struck down the ordinances, saying the city didn’t have the authority to implement them.Director of Communications for
  
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• Officials On Scene Of School Bus Crash In Uniontown

  29-10-2019 22:17
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are on the scene of a school bus crash in Uniontown.
  The crash happened on Connellsville Street, near Reppert Boulevard, when the bus collided with a car.
  There are no reports of any injuries.(Photo Credit: Ed Riedmann)
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• New Kensington man who killed Duquesne student admits to fentanyl distribution

  29-10-2019 22:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Thomas Vaughn Kelly, who killed honors student Carma Reed in 2004, pleaded guilty in federal court to fentanyl trafficking.
  
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• Kidsburgh Kidcast: Halloween Safety With AAA

  29-10-2019 21:50
  In this week’s Kidsburgh Kidcast, Kristine Sorensen chats with a safety expert about some Trick-or-Treat best practices.
  
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• CBS Sports Network Schedule Features Two Top 25 Teams This Saturday In #17 Cincinnati And #21 Boise State

  29-10-2019 21:45
  (CBS Local)- Heading into Week 10 of the college football season, the race for the Playoff and prominent bowl games is starting to come to the forefront. The College Football Playoff committee will release its first official set of rankings next Tuesday night, November 5th.
  Aside from the four teams that will participate in the playoff, the committee’s rankings also determine a key spot for teams that are in conferences outside of the Power 5. Whichever team from the so-called “
  
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• Jury Selection Finalized For Trial Of Man Charged With Fatally Shooting New Kensington Police Officer

  29-10-2019 21:44
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — All the jurors and alternate jurors are now seated for the death penalty trial of a man charged in the shooting death of a New Kensington police officer.
  Rahmael Sal Holt is accused of shooting and killing officer Brian Shaw in November 2017 during a traffic stop.
  Twelve jurors and four alternate jurors will hear the case. The selection process began on Monday.
  The trial is expected to start on Nov. 4.
  Prosecutors have said they intend to seek capital punishment if Holt
  
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• Man Breaks State Record With Nearly 1,800 Pound Pumpkin

  29-10-2019 21:42
  REPUBLIC, Mo. (CBS Local) — A Missouri man recently broke his own state record for the largest pumpkin — twice in one day.
  Richard Bottorf set the the Show-Me State record two years ago at 1,563 pounds. But this year, he brought two giant pumpkins for competition at the Republic Pumpkin Daze festival, held on Oct. 5.
  The first pumpkin weighed in at 1,677 pounds, topping his own state record by more than 100 pounds.
  But that record only held for a few minutes because the second pumpki
  
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• Ronco VFD Chief Accused Of Forging Checks, Stealing Nearly $25,000 From Department

  29-10-2019 21:34
  RONCO, Pa. (KDKA) – The chief of a volunteer fire department in Fayette County is being accused of stealing nearly $25,000 from the department.
  State police say Nicholas Easter is facing multiple charges for allegedly forging checks, cashing them and using the money on personal purchases.
  According to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday, it all started in May of 2018 when a member and trustee of the Ronco VFD asked about the balance of the department’s checking account.
  Easter alleged
  
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• Judge finds man guilty of murder in Duquesne bar shooting

  29-10-2019 21:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Carl Jones, 28, will be sentenced next January for killing Donnell Demery during a scuffle on Aug. 13, 2018 inside the 1313 Bar.
  
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• Deputies: Man Stabs Woman Over Fear She Would ‘Feed Him To Zombies’

  29-10-2019 21:33
  MONETTA, S.C. (CBS Local) — A South Carolina man allegedly stabbed a woman because he feared she would feed him to zombies, according to investigators.
  William Berry, 29, of Aiken was arrested Saturday in Monetta after a woman was stabbed five or six times in the back, according to an Aiken County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
  The victim was transported to a hospital, the Aiken Standard reported. Information on her condition was not available, according to The State.An Aiken man
  
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• Man who killed Pitt student pleads guilty to assaulting jail guard

  29-10-2019 21:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The sentence Matthew Darby will receive will run concurrently with the life prison term he’s already serving for killing Alina Sheykhet.
  
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• Deputies: Man Arrested For Shooting At His Brother Over $200 During Wild Chase

  29-10-2019 21:20
  POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Okla. (CBS Local) — A dispute over $200 between two brothers in Oklahoma escalated into a violent chase, authorities said.
  It all started when Philemon Crider, 54, and his brother went to a bank in Shawnee, where the brother was going to take out $200 to give to Crider, investigators said.
  Crider refused to sign a receipt, so his brother refused to give him the cash, KFOR reported. That’s when Crider allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at his brother’
  
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• After mysterious Clarksburg deaths, Congress eyes stricter oversight of VA staff reviews

  29-10-2019 21:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  The VA’s internal watchdog found medical facilities were failing to properly monitor providers’ performance and check licenses.
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Pumpkin Fireball Cakes

  29-10-2019 21:16
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is in the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen making Pumpkin Fireball Cakes.
  Pumpkin Fireball Cakes
  For the Cake:Baking Pan spray2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar½ cup granulated sugar4 large eggs1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree2 tablespoons Fireball whiskey
  
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• Police On Scene Of Shooting In Beltzhoover

  29-10-2019 21:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police and medics are on the scene of a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Beltzhoover neighborhood.Officials say there were shots fired in Beltzhoover in the 800 block of Estella Avenue in the South Hills.The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m.It’s unclear if there are any injuries.Stay with KDKA.com for the latest on the developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Activate Brian Dumoulin And Alex Galchenyuk From Injured Reserve

  29-10-2019 21:08
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have activated Brian Dumoulin and Alex Galchenyuk from injured reserve.
  The team announced the transaction on Tuesday.
  Dumoulin was put on injured reserve Oct. 21 with a lower-body injury.
  Galchenyul was placed on injured reserve Oct. 9 with an undisclosed injury.ACTIVATED!Brian Dumoulin and Alex Galchenyuk have been activated from injured reserve. pic.twitter.com/F4PEdBBM18
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 29, 2019
  
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• Several Pittsburgh Communities Move Trick Or Treat Times Due To Predicted Inclement Weather

  29-10-2019 21:07
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Due to forecasted severe weather in the region, many areas are moving times and dates for Halloween trick or treating.
  Forecasts for the week have predicted heavy rainfall during the previously scheduled events on Halloween.
  Here are some of the areas that have updated: Coraopolis: Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m.
  North Huntingdon Township: Friday, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m.
  North Fayette Township: Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m.
  Findlay Township: Saturday, Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m.We are continuing
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Tannehill, Carr Solid Streaming Options At QB

  29-10-2019 20:57
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Boston) Week 9 is upon us, which means we have officially reached the back nine of the 2019 NFL season.
  The calendar flips to November in a few days. Before you know it, the fantasy football playoffs will be here.
  With only five weeks remaining before leagues begin the fantasy postseason (most leagues’ playoffs begin in Week 14), you need as much help as you can get in order to help you reach the promised land.
  With that said, here are the top waiver wire adds heading in
  
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• Authorities assess damage caused by sinkhole; cause remains under investigation

  29-10-2019 20:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mayor Bill Peduto’s spokesman said officials have not yet determined a cause for the sinkhole.
  
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• Trump Proposal May Force West Virginia Students To Become Ineligible For Free School Lunches

  29-10-2019 20:37
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia education officials are warning that many students could become ineligible for free school lunches under a new Trump administration proposal that’s expected to reduce the number of people who get food stamps.
   
  The West Virginia Department of Education on Monday said kids in more than 120,000 households in the state could lose their automatic eligibility for the free meals under the proposal. The agency said it’s still working to figu
  
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• Cooking Corner: Fall Apple Recipes

  29-10-2019 20:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Market District’s Chef Crystal Baldwin stops by the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with two apples recipes for the fall.
  Roasted Apples and Squash(Compliments of Chef Crystal Baldwin)
  Serves: 6-8Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30-35 minutes
  Ingredients:
  8 cups butternut squash, peeled, and cut into ½ inch chunks2 cups tart apples, cored and cut into ½ inch chunks1 fennel bulb, cut into 1/2 inch chunks2 tbsp Market District extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 t
  
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• 2019 CBS Holiday TV Special Schedule Released; Here’s When Rudolph Airs

  29-10-2019 20:21
  BOSTON (CBS) – Ready for the most wonderful time of the year? The 2019 CBS holiday special schedule is out, so mark your calendars for beloved TV classics like “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty The Snowman.”
  Take a look at the full schedule set to air on WBZ-TV below. Many will also be available to watch on CBS All Access.
  Friday, November 29, 2019
  Frosty The Snowman8 p.m.
  Frosty Returns8:30 p.m.
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  Saturday, November 30, 2019
  Robbie The Reindeer:
  
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• Election Reform Package Speeds Toward Vote In Pa.

  29-10-2019 20:03
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Legislation speeding toward approval in Pennsylvania would deliver the biggest changes to state election laws in decades while approving much of the money it’ll cost counties to buy new voting machines ahead of next year’s presidential election.
  Votes in the Republican-controlled Legislature were possible Tuesday after the House began debate. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf negotiated its terms with top Republican lawmakers and his office says he’ll sign i
  
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• CBS Holiday TV Special Schedule Released; Here’s When You Can Watch Rudolph And Frosty

  29-10-2019 19:49
  PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Ready for the most wonderful time of the year?The 2019 CBS holiday special schedule is out, so mark your calendars for beloved TV classics like “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty The Snowman.”
  Take a look at the full schedule set to air on KDKA-TV below.Friday, November 29, 2019
  Frosty The Snowman8 p.m.
  Frosty Returns8:30 p.m.
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  Saturday, November 30, 2019
  Robbie The Reindeer: Hooves Of Fire8 p.m.
  Robbie The Reindeer: Legend Of The L
  
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• ‘UPS Brown Friday’: UPS To Hold Hiring Event In Pittsburgh Area

  29-10-2019 19:44
  NEW STANTON, Pa. (KDKA)– UPS Brown Friday may be a day you want to mark on your calendar.On Friday, November 1, UPS will be holding it’s second annual high event.“Just about everyone has heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but for anyone looking for a great seasonal job this holiday season, give yourself the gift of a career with UPS,” saidDanelle McCusker, Vice President, Human Resources.
  Over 185 hiring fairs are happening across the country including hiring events
  
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• Annual Gingerbread House Display Moving From PPG Place Wintergarden To City-County Building

  29-10-2019 19:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh’s annual gingerbread house display is moving from the Wintergarden in PPG Place to the City-County Building, where visitors will have to pass through security before seeing the display.
  This year’s gingerbread display will be open from Light Up Night on Nov. 22 through Jan. 4.
  Unlike last year, the display will be in the City-County building where visitors will first have to go through metal detectors.
  The security measures will be the same for an
  
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• NCAA Board Approves Amateur Athlete Compensation For Image, Likeness

  29-10-2019 19:31
  (AP) — The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to clear the way for the amateur athletes to “benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.”
  The United States’ largest governing body for college athletics realized that it “must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes,” the board said in a news release issued after the vote at Emory
  
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• Water Main Break Closes All Montour Schools Early While Crews Are On The Scene

  29-10-2019 19:29
  ROBINSON, Pa. (KDKA) – All Montour school buildings are closing early after a water main break in front of the high school.
  Allegheny County says there’s a water main break on Clever Road from the high school to Aiken Road Ext. that happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday.
  Robinson: 200 Blk Clever Rd; water break on Clever Rd in front of Montour High School, closing Clever Rd from the high school to Aiken Rd Ext. Montour is without water & is planning to release students early. Emergency
  
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• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Presents Redesigned Waterfall Trail In Settlers Cabin Park

  29-10-2019 19:16
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Several public figures gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the redesigned Waterfall Trail in Settlers Cabin Park.The Allegheny County County Parks Foundation partnered with the Benedum Foundation, REI, and FedEx Ground to maximize the now two-thirds mile trail.“This is the first project in the 15-year history of the REI community grant program in Pittsburgh of this scale,” said Steven Wood, Outdoor Programs and Experiences Market Coordinator.
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• Giant Sinkhole Impacting Businesses In Downtown Pittsburgh

  29-10-2019 18:41
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Crews are busy digging in and around the sinkhole that opened up in downtown Pittsburgh.
  The building next to it, which has a restaurant and a daycare center, is closed again today.
  In fact, nearby local businesses are feeling the impact from what’s happening out here.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  KDKA spoke to the manager of Cobbler World. It’s a local bakery on Penn Avenue and is feet away from the sinkhole.
  She says they made no money yesterday, and because they
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride 2020 To Be Held At Point State Park

  29-10-2019 18:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The City of Pittsburgh has big plans in store for Pittsburgh Pride 2020.
  The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh announces that Pittsburgh Pride 2020 will be held at Point State Park on July 16-19.Fary A. Van Horn, president of the Delta Foundation, says the location change was made due to overwhelming success and attendance of the 2019 events.Last year over 250,000 people attended the event, making the Pittsburgh Pride Parade the largest annual parade in the City of Pittsbur
  
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• Cincinnati Bengals Bench Quarterback Andy Dalton On His Birthday

  29-10-2019 18:26
  CINCINNATI (KDKA) — There has been a change in command at the quarterback situation in Cincy.According to reports, the Cincinnati Bengals are planning to bench longtime quarterback Andy Dalton…and today is his birthday.“Bengals benched Andy Dalton on his birthday. Ouch.”Bengals benched Andy Dalton on his birthday. Ouch. pic.twitter.com/g9Q0yseAqq
  — Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) October 29, 2019“Bengals are going with rookie Ryan Finley as starting quarterback p
  
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• New York Jets Reportedly Shopping Running Back Le’Veon Bell Ahead Of NFL Trade Deadline

  29-10-2019 18:10
  NEW YORK (KDKA) — Le’Veon Bell could be on the move before today’s trade deadline according to reports.The New York Daily News is reporting that the team is looking to move the former All-Pro running back before the 4:00 p.m. NFL Trade Deadline Tuesday afternoon.“Sources: Jets looking to trade Le’Veon Bell before 4 pm deadline.”Sources: Jets looking to trade Le’Veon Bell before 4 pm deadline.
  Story: https://t.co/WnsyYe8Vsm pic.twitter.com/UneQInsL7n
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• 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Jeannette Triple Shooting

  29-10-2019 17:57
  JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) – A shooting that injured two men and killed a third left police at the scene for close to eight hours.
  KDKA learned from the medical examiner that man who died is 29-year-old Mariell McGowan.
  State police, Jeannette police and Westmoreland County detectives filled Cuyler Avenue around 6 p.m. Monday, and left around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
  At last check, a gunman was not in custody, however, police haven’t said whether or not that has changed.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photoj
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back James Conner Highlights List Of Injuries After Monday Night Football

  29-10-2019 17:47
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– After an his most impressive performance on the field this season, running back James Conner has landed on the injured list.Not all hope is lost though, after the starter logged a season-high 145 yards against the Dolphins at Heinz Field. Head Coach Mike Tomlin says Conner, who is dealing with an AC joint injury, could be ready to go next Sunday against the Colts, even though he is set for an MRI Tuesday.“Even though James Conner is having MRI today, Tomlin said he
  
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• New Homebuyer Assistance Program To Help Boost Homeownership In Allegheny Co.

  29-10-2019 17:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – City leaders are bringing a new, homebuyer assistance program to Pittsburgh to help boost homeownership in Allegheny County.
  NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania is launching the Wells Fargo Neighborhood Lift Program.
  It offers eligible homebuyers educational classes and $15,000 in down payment assistance grants.
  Before you can figure out if you qualify for the program, Wells Fargo says there’s a list of steps to complete.First, you have to get a preapproval before
  
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• ‘I Am Not Going To Take Their Hush Money’: Clergy Sexual Abuse Victim Calls For Statute Of Limitations Reform

  29-10-2019 17:20
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A victim of the first priest sentenced to prison time as a result of the state Grand Jury investigation into clergy sexual abuse says statute of limitations reform is necessary.
  Disgraced retired priest, Fr. John Sweeney, of the Diocese of Greensburg, was sentenced nearly a year ago to 11½ months to five years in prison.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Now, one of his victims, who Sweeney admitted to abusing, is calling for changes to the statute of limitations process. He
  
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• Apparent Settlement Reached In Civil Case Between Family Of Antwon Rose, East Pittsburgh And Former Officer

  29-10-2019 16:55
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An apparent settlement in the civil case between Antwon Rose’s family and East Pittsburgh, as well as former officer Michael Rosfeld, has been reached.
  BREAKING: An apparent settlement in the civil case of the Antwon Rose family v. East Pgh and Michael Rosefeld. Judge signs stipulation of dismissal. New @ noon. #KDKA
  — Andy Sheehan (@AndySheehankdka) October 29, 2019
  The family’s lawsuit against the borough of East Pittsburgh and the former police offi
  
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• Michaels Recalls Mobile Power Bank Keychain Due To Fire And Burn Hazards

  29-10-2019 16:44
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Michaels has recalled over 14,000 of the Bead Landing tassel keychain power banks for overheating and catching fire.
  The following keychains are being recalled by color and SKU Number UPC codes:
  • Black- 545929 191518582543• Cream- 545930 191518582550• Blush Pink- 545931 191518582567• Iridescent Blue- 545932 191518582574
  (Source: United States Consumer Safety Commission)
  This product was sold at Michaels stores nationwide from March 2018 to August 201
  
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• WWE’s Corey Graves: ‘It’s Been The Hardest Year Of My Life’

  29-10-2019 16:38
  (CBSNY/CBS Local) — When one door closes, another one opens. Such is the case for WWE announcer Corey Graves, who is no longer pulling double duty as part of both the Monday Night Raw and SmackDown announce crews. He remains part of the SmackDown announce crew that was trimmed from three to two commentators when the show jumped from Tuesday to Friday nights on a new network. However, his days of calling action on the Monday flagship show are over.
  To fill the void, he is lending his voice
  
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• A bus fell into a sinkhole Downtown, and the Internet rejoiced

  29-10-2019 16:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Sinkhole memes became particularly prevalent during the first half of last night’s Steelers game.
  
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• Ohio-Based Coal Mining Company Seeking Bankruptcy Protection

  29-10-2019 16:30
  ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection.
  Ohio-based Murray Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Tuesday.
  Former CEO Robert Murray said the move was necessary to access liquidity and best position the company for long-term success.
  Many coal companies are struggling as communities have switched from the fossil fuel to less-polluting renewable energy or natural gas.
  Several other major coal producers have filed for bankr
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Collect More Than 600 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs During Take Back Day

  29-10-2019 16:28
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh police say they collected 33 boxes full of unwanted or expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.That works out to more than 600 pounds of medication — about 200 pounds more than the last collection in April.Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the DEA, aims to get prescription pills properly disposed of to reduce the risk of unused drugs being abused.The DEA cites a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health that says 9.9 mil
  
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• Thousands Of Pesky Birds Shut Down North Carolina Airport For Several Hours

  29-10-2019 16:23
  ASHEVILLE, N.C. (CBS Local) — Several flights were delayed Friday when an extremely large flock of birds shut down the airport in Asheville, North Carolina, for several hours, officials said.
  “Extraordinarily large flocks of starlings, thousands of birds, landed on the Asheville Regional Airport airfield this morning, causing an operational hazard for aircraft takeoffs and landings,” airport spokeswoman Tina Kinsey told the Asheville Citizen Times.
  Some flights were delayed for
  
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• Port Authority Announces New Buses To Be Equipped With USB Ports

  29-10-2019 16:20
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Port Authority will be putting 59 new buses on the road this week with some new features.
  One of the newest features on the buses are the USB ports that will be available for customers to use.
  Officials say the new diesel buses are a part of a replacement program to deliver more reliable and eco-friendly public transit.Each new bus will cost approximately $473,000, paid for with federal, state, and county fundings.The company will also be releasing its first two battery-
  
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