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• Woman Facing 20 Years In Prison After Attempting To Obtain Loan With NBA Player’s Identity

  17-11-2019 23:39
  
  (CNN) — An Atlanta woman faces at least 20 years in prison after she admitted to using the stolen identity of an NBA player in an application for a $2.5 million loan, according to a US attorney’s office.
  Annie Ford, 51, pleaded guilty in US District Court in New Jersey Friday to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, US Attorney Craig Carpenito’s office said in a statement Friday. Carpenito is the US attorney for the district of New Jersey
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• Man Arrested For Possessing Large Amount Of Marijuana And Crack Cocaine During Traffic Stop

  17-11-2019 23:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is facing several charges after police found a large amount of marijuana, crack cocaine, and a loaded weapon during a traffic stop in Bellevue.Police pulled over Christian Nichols and Amanda Berry on California Avenue and during the process of the traffic stop, police say the two made furtive movements in an effort to hide items in the center console.Officers asked Nichols to leave the car and he complied. They then found a plastic bag sticking out of Nichols&rsqu
  
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• Man Slips Handcuffs And Hobble Device Two Separate Times Following Arrest

  17-11-2019 22:10
  
  HAMPTON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man in Hampton Township was able to slip double-locked handcuffs and a hobble device on two separate occasions following an arrest early Saturday.Hampton Township Police responded to a call of people running through yards and screaming on Middle Road just before 6:00 a.m.
  When they arrived, they spoke with Mandy Polk and Thomas Mellon Jr. Police asked Mellon to wait inside the home until another officer could arrive.
  Polk then told officers that Mellon had visit
  
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• Ohio Report Finds Many Pregnancy-Related Deaths Preventable

  17-11-2019 21:08
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Department of Health says nearly 200 women died from pregnancy-related causes over a recent eight-year period and many of their deaths were preventable.
  A report the department issued Friday identified 186 pregnancy-related deaths between 2008 and 2016, a ratio of 14.7 per 100,000 live births. Black women were more than 2.5 times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related condition than white women.
  The leading underlying causes were heart conditions, infectio
  
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• Two Tow Trucks Needed To Pull Pickup Out Of Embankment

  17-11-2019 20:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pickup truck swerved into an embankment and had to be towed after an accident involving two vehicles.The accident happened at Monrange and Idlewood Roads in the Oakwood neighborhood. The truck swerved to avoid the other motorist and went into the embankment. Two tow trucks were needed to pull the pickup truck away.No one was hurt.Dispatch was called about the incident just before 1 p.m. Keep up with the story on KDKA.com
  
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• Suspect In Carrick Double Shooting Case Arrested

  17-11-2019 20:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the double shooting in Carrick on Thursday.Desmond Jones was one of three who robbed two teenagers and was an accomplice in the shooting of the victims. The teenagers were shot by a 23-year-old Cody Smith in Carrick on Thursday.Police were dispatched to Westmont Avenue specifically for the teenager who was shot in the head. The other victim was shot in the shoulder.Both were transported to UPMC Children’s Hosp
  
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• Shots Fired Near WVU Campus

  17-11-2019 19:07
  
  MORGANTOWN, Wv. (KDKA) — Gun shots were fired in downtown Morgantown early this morning, according to alerts sent out by West Virginia University Police.The alerts advised students to avoid the area while Morgantown Police Department investigated around 5 a.m. this morning.
  The suspect reportedly fled the scene, and the investigation continues. Anyone with information about the incident that could benefit the investigation are advised to call 304-284-7520.(Photo Credit: KDKA/Sarah Bauer)
  
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• Faculty Unions Approve New Contract For State Colleges

  17-11-2019 18:35
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Teachers and coaches in Pennsylvania’s state-owned university system are giving their approval to a new four-year union contract.
  Faculty at the State System of Higher Education voted overwhelmingly this week to ratify the contract.
  Details haven’t been made public but will be posted online once ratification is complete.
  The tally from the balloting now goes to the State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors for its approval.
  The Associati
  
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• Prison Employees Suspended In Pennsylvania Inmate Death

  17-11-2019 15:40
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has suspended 13 employees while authorities investigate an inmate’s death.
  A Saturday release says 29-year-old Tyrone Briggs died “following an inmate-on-inmate assault” Nov. 11 at the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy.
  The release says department secretary John Wetzel on Friday suspended the employees without pay during the criminal and administrative investigations. They include medical and secur
  
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• Man struck, killed by vehicle on Parkway West on Sunday

  17-11-2019 15:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 45-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and killed Sunday along Parkway West outbound, just past the Fort Pitt Tunnels.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: City Experiencing Third Coldest November On Record

  17-11-2019 14:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The city has been experiencing some of the coldest temperatures on record for the month of November.Currently, this is the third coldest November on record, and yesterday was the second coldest November with a high of 42, which is 10 degrees below average.
  Wind chills this morning are in the upper teens and low 20 degree range. Pittsburgh will have plenty of sunshine today with highs back in the upper 40 degree range.It is getting to the time where there will not be as
  
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• Wilkinsburg Man Murdered, Killer ‘Walked Away’

  17-11-2019 13:55
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — A 46-year-old man was murdered after engaging in what turned out to be a fatal argument late last night.The victim’s name has not been released by officials. The name of the 32-year-old suspect, Dilon Bartifay, was mentioned in the official press release.(Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police Dept)
  According to Allegheny County Homicide Detectives, the victim had been outside of 901 Center Street arguing with another man, Bartifay. During the argument, Bartifay a
  
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• Police Investigate Fatal Accident On Interstate 376

  17-11-2019 13:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 45-year-old man has died after an auto-pedestrian accident on Interstate 376.Authorities said it happened Sunday morning just before 5:30 a.m. near the Banksville Road exit.Police said a man was walking on the roadway in the outbound lanes after the Fort Pitt Tunnel and was hit by a vehicle.The man died at the scene, and the operator of the vehicle waited until authorities arrived.State police said that they do not believe that the driver was intoxicated or impaired i
  
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• County Police Make Arrest In Wilkinsburg Homicide

  17-11-2019 13:55
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — A 46-year-old man was murdered after engaging in what turned out to be a fatal argument late last night.The victim’s name has not been released by officials. The name of the 32-year-old suspect, Dilon Bartifay, was mentioned in the official press release.According to Allegheny County Homicide Detectives, the victim had been outside of 901 Center Street arguing with another man, Bartifay. During the argument, Bartifay allegedly shot the victim and then walked away
  
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• Police Investigate Shooting That Sent One Man To The Hospital In Penn Hills

  17-11-2019 10:39
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Police are continuing to investigate a shooting in Penn Hills.They say it happened Saturday just before 8:00 p.m. in the 7500 block of manilla street.A 23-year-old man was found in the street with multiple gunshot wounds.He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  Police believe the man was shot inside a vehicle then tossed onto the road.They are still searching for any suspects involved in the shooting.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to ca
  
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• Port Authority to reroute some buses to service CCAC North and Northland Library

  17-11-2019 06:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority used “creative” way to meet some longstanding requests for additional service when it announced its annual service changes.
  
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• Clairton, Central Valley, Thomas Jefferson, And Central Catholic Win WPIAL Championships At Heinz Field

  17-11-2019 06:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Four teams left Heinz Field on Saturday as WPIAL champions.The first game of the day saw Clairton defeat Sto-Rox 41-19, capturing the school’s 14th WPIAL championship and 10th consecutive 2A title.Bears wide receiver Kenlein Ogletree had three touchdowns in their winning effort.Next up was Central Valley versus Aliquippa, and this one went to extra time as both teams were tied at 6-6 after the fourth quarter.In the first play of overtime, Central Valley’s Mi
  
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• Yahrzeit: A poignant milestone for synagogue shooting survivors

  17-11-2019 05:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  Loved ones of the deceased offer prayers, remembrances on one-year mark on the Jewish calendar after Tree of Life attack.
  
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• Police seek suspect in Carrick shooting

  17-11-2019 05:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Cody Smith, 23, of Pittsburgh is wanted for criminal attempt homicide and aggravated assault, and faces multiple other charges.
  
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• House Fire In Perry North Sends Woman To The Hospital

  17-11-2019 05:30
  
  PERRY NORTH (KDKA) — A fire broke out in the 4000 block of Vinceton Street around 9:30 p.m. in Pittsburgh’s Perry North neighborhood Saturday night.A woman was transported to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation due to the fire.Crews were blocking Vinceton Street between Richard Way and Route 19.No other injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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• Last few holdouts won't sell N. Oakland homes to CMU

  17-11-2019 05:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Carnegie Mellon University has bought up most of a residential neighborhood near South Craig Street, but won’t say what it’s plans are for the site.
  
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• Rust, Kahun Tally Three Points Each, Pens Rout Maple Leafs 6-1

  17-11-2019 04:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Dominik Kahun scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Saturday night.
  Kahun matched a career-high with three points. Bryan Rust also had a three-point game, with a short-handed goal and two assists.
  Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist, and Jared McCann also scored for the Penguins, who bounced back from Friday’s 2-1 loss at New Jersey. The Penguins have won three of their last seven games, but have
  
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• Police Say Missing Elderly Man, Lynn Wright Has Been Found

  17-11-2019 02:34
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — (UPDATE) McKeesport Police have safely located Lynn C. Wright and thank everyone for your assistance.Photo Credit: City of McKeesport Police
  According to police, Wright was last seen just before 3:00 p.m. at the Giant Eagle on O’Neil Boulevard in McKeesport.He is described as a black male, 5’6″ tall, bald and with a white beard.Wright has the early stages of dementia and is considered endangered.
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• City Of McKeesport Police Department Searching For Missing Elderly Man, Lynn Wright

  17-11-2019 02:34
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — The City of McKeesport Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Lynn C. Wright.
  Photo Credit: City of McKeesport Police
  According to police, Wright was last seen just before 3:00 p.m. at the Giant Eagle on O’Neil Boulevard in McKeesport.He is described as a black male, 5’6″ tall, bald and with a white beard.Wright has the early stages of dementia and is considered endangered.
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• SWAT Situation Shuts Down Mercer Road And Main Street In Franklin Township

  17-11-2019 02:23
  
  FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Mercer Road and Main Street in Franklin Township have been shut down since 2:45 p.m. this afternoon due to a SWAT situation.According to authorities, the coroner has not been called to the scene.No further details have been made available.Shelby Cassesse will have more on KDKA News at 11:00.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Late Interception Seals 24-20 Win Over Kansas State For WVU

  17-11-2019 01:44
  
  MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – West Virginia cornerback Hakeem Bailey intercepted Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson’s floating pass toward the end zone in the closing seconds Saturday night, allowing the Mountaineers to escape with a 24-20 upset of the Wildcats.
  Jarret Doege, starting in place of Austin Kendall, threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns in the first start for the Bowling Green transfer in more than a year. His biggest throw came on third-and-22 in the fourth quarter, a
  
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• Vera Clemente, Widow Of Roberto Clemente Dies At Age 81

  17-11-2019 01:33
  
  PUERTO RICO (KDKA) — Vera Clemente, the widow of Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente, has died at age 81.Jason Mackey of our news partner the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on the death of Clemente.
  According to reports out of Puerto Rico, Vera Clemente, Roberto's widow, has passed away. On Nov. 1 the Pirates announced she had been hospitalized and was in "delicate health."
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) November 16, 2019
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• Vera Clemente, Widow Of Roberto Clemente Dies At Age 78

  17-11-2019 01:33
  
  PUERTO RICO (KDKA) — Vera Clemente, the widow of Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente, has died at age 78.Jason Mackey of our news partner the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on the death of Clemente.
  According to reports out of Puerto Rico, Vera Clemente, Roberto's widow, has passed away. On Nov. 1 the Pirates announced she had been hospitalized and was in "delicate health."
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) November 16, 2019
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• Report: Vera Clemente, Widow Of Roberto Clemente Dies At Age 81

  17-11-2019 01:33
  
  PUERTO RICO (KDKA) — Vera Clemente, the widow of Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente, has died at age 81.Jason Mackey of our news partner the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on the death of Clemente.
  According to reports out of Puerto Rico, Vera Clemente, Roberto's widow, has passed away. On Nov. 1 the Pirates announced she had been hospitalized and was in "delicate health."
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) November 16, 2019
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• Water Main Break In Scott Township Reportedly Impacting 600 Residents

  17-11-2019 00:49
  
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A water main break on Swallow Hill Road is reportedly impacting 600 residents.
  Scott: Water Main Break – 3000 Swallow Hill Rd; reportedly impacting 600 residents. Utility notified.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) November 16, 2019
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• Furry Fun! Pittsburgh Pet Expo 2019

  17-11-2019 00:32
  
  The Pittsburgh Pet Expo was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from Nov. 15-17, 2019. Pets of all kinds and their owners came out to check out the fun!
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Suspect In Connection To Carrick Double Shooting

  17-11-2019 00:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in connection to a double shooting in Carrick.
  Pittsburgh Police VCU detectives have issued an arrest warrant in connection with a November 14 double shooting in Carrick.
  Cody Smith, 23, of Pittsburgh is wanted for Criminal Attempt Homicide and Aggravated Assault. If you have any information call police at (412) 323-7151. pic.twitter.com/QUM2gKLpIB
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) November 16, 2019h
  
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