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• Child Protective Services Worker Charged For Not Reporting Her Son’s Alleged Abuse Of 6-Year-Old Girl

  21-11-2019 23:57
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — A mother who works for Child Protective Services was charged for not reporting her son’s alleged abuse of a 6-year-old girl.
  Michael Walker from Greensburg is accused of assaulting the 6-year-old girl at his home.The alleged abuse was brought to the attention of his is mother Barbara Desmond, who is charged because she is required by law to report the alleged abuse.Police said tests showed Walker’s DNA was found on the little girl’s clothing.
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• Local Psychology Experts Say Removal Of Instagram Likes Is ‘Step In The Right Direction’

  21-11-2019 23:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Cathedral of Learning is one of the most Instagrammed locations on Pitt’s campus.
  Right now this iconic building is tagged in over 24,000 posts, but there may come a time where the number of likes on an Instagram post are private.
  Believe it or not, that decision has sparked controversy.
  By making the number of likes on a post only viewable to the user, Instagram head Adam Mosseri told CBS’ Gayle King that he believes it will make social media a better pl
  
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• Local Psychology Experts Say Removal Of Instagram Likes Are ‘Step In The Right Direction’

  21-11-2019 23:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Cathedral of Learning is one of the most Instagrammed locations on Pitt’s campus.
  Right now this iconic building is tagged in over 24,000 posts, but there may come a time where the number of likes on an Instagram post are private.
  Believe it or not, that decision has sparked controversy.
  By making the number of likes on a post only viewable to the user, Instagram head Adam Mosseri told CBS’ Gayle King that he believes it will make social media a better pl
  
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• 600 Miles Per Hour: WVU Hoping To Team Up With Virgin Hyperloop One As A Hyperloop Certification Center

  21-11-2019 23:43
  
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) — West Virginia University’s “Personal Rapid Transit” (PRT) cars zoom on monorails up to thirty miles an hour.
  But WVU hopes soon to construct a hyperloop testing facility where small wheel-less pods in a vacuum tube can move people and products up to six hundred miles an hour.
  “We’re looking for a home for a hyperloop certification center, and we’re working with the state of West Virginia to understand how we can partner together to ma
  
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• Officials Seize More Than 500 Vaping Cartridges And THC-Laced Gummy Worms In Greensburg

  21-11-2019 23:38
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are searching for two people accused of buying 500 vaping cartridges and THC-laced gummy worms from the dark web.
  Investigators say Malachi Redhawk and Ashley Martin purchased the drugs and shipped them to their home on Harrison Avenue in Greensburg.
  “As you watch TV with the vaping instances going all over the country, it’s unsure where this stuff is coming from or what’s in it and you hate to see it get into the hands of young children,&r
  
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• Pa. Moves To Raise Cigarettes, Tobacco Age To 21

  21-11-2019 23:35
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania is moving to join 18 other states and ban the purchase of cigarettes and other tobacco products by people under 21, although it’s maintaining an exception for military veterans or service members who are at least 18.
  Gov. Tom Wolf’s office said he’d sign legislation that passed both chambers of the state Legislature on Thursday.
  Under it, the legal age to buy tobacco products will rise from 18 to 21 in Pennsylvania, unless a person meet
  
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• Penguins Activate Patric Hornqivst From Injured Reserve, Justin Schultz, Nick Bjugstad Out Longer-Term

  21-11-2019 23:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins’ injury-plagued season continues as Head Coach Mike Sullivan announced the return of forward Patric Hornqvist but two other skaters will be out for the foreseeable future.According to Sullivan, defenseman Justin Schultz will be out “longer-term” with a lower-body injury.Joining him on the injured list is center Nick Bjugstad who underwent surgery on a core muscle and expected to be out of the lineup for at least eight weeks.Hornqvist has b
  
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• Campaign 2020: Former Politicians Discuss The Impact Of Last Night’s Democratic Debate

  21-11-2019 23:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Former Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn and Former State Director Keith Schmidt talked to KDKA’s Stacy Smith about the impeachment inquiry as well as the latest democratic debate.
  Right now, it appears the House Intelligence Committee is wrapping up its impeachment inquiry, but have the Democrats made their case?
  “I believe that they’ve proved purposes of impeachment inquiries and enough evidence to present articles of impeachment,”
  
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• Mini-casino rejected for Beaver County

  21-11-2019 22:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  A lack of financing for the project in Big Beaver led state gaming officials to reject the proposal.
  
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• Governor Tom Wolf Vetoes Bill Outlawing Abortions Over Down Syndrome

  21-11-2019 22:56
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor is vetoing a bill that would prohibit abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome, a day after it passed the Republican-controlled Legislature.
  Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday rejected the legislation that had just passed the Senate on a near party-line vote.
  Pennsylvania law allows abortions up to 24 weeks of pregnancy for any reason except to select a gender.
  The bill would have added to that prohibition abortions over a prenata
  
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• First Marvel Comic, First Sold In Uniontown, Sells In Texas For $1.26 Million

  21-11-2019 22:47
  
  DALLAS (AP) – A rare near-mint condition copy of the first Marvel Comics comic book has sold at auction in Dallas for $1.26 million.
  Heritage Auctions says the Marvel Comics No. 1 from 1939 sold Thursday. Heritage says the buyer wished to remain anonymous.
  Ed Jaster, senior vice president at Heritage, calls it “a historic copy of a historic comic book.” The issue features the first appearances of characters such as the Human Torch, Ka-Zar, Angel and the Sub-Mariner.
  Heritage sa
  
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• 145 Graves From Forgotten African-American Cemetery Found Under High School

  21-11-2019 22:41
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CBS Local) — 145 coffins have been detected on the grounds of a Florida high school, which once was the site of an African-American cemetery.
  Ground-penetrating radar located the caskets on the campus of C. Leon King High School in Tampa, Hillsborough County School Board officials announced on Wednesday.
  The coffins are buried three to five feet deep in about an acre of open land near a small building used by school’s agricultural program, the district said.
  Officials be
  
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• Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Warns Residents Of Phone Scam Alleging They Owe Money

  21-11-2019 22:38
  
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a phone scam that claims they are being held in contempt and owe money to avoid arrest.According to the police, the scam caller has been telling individuals they missed court and are being held in contempt.The caller also claims to be Chief Deputy Duncan of the sheriff’s office.Callers are then told to send a cashier’s check or money order to avoid arrest.Sheriff James Custer is reminding r
  
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• Water Main Break Reported Near 40th Street Bridge

  21-11-2019 22:00
  
  MILLVALE (KDKA) — A water main break has been reported near the 40th Street Bridge.Officials said the break has been reported on the ramp from the bridge down into Millvale.
  An emergency repair is underway, and the road will reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday.
  Officials said the break needs to be fixed quickly as low temperatures are on the way.The Millvale Borough Police Department said the best detour is:
  “If coming from Lawrenceville, your best options will be to use the 62nd St Bridge an
  
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• Man Billed $2,300 For Walking Into Emergency Room For Cat Scratch

  21-11-2019 21:42
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CBS Local) — A North Carolina man says he’s outraged that he was charged more than $2,300 after he went to the emergency room for a cat scratch.
  Shyam Patil of Charlotte said he was scratched by a cat outside his home in September. Since it drew blood, his doctor said he should to the ER to get a rabies shot just in case.
  While waiting at the ER, Patil said he googled the cost for rabies vaccinations and was stunned by the results. One article told a story similar to
  
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• ‘There Has Never Been A Better Time For Comedy’: Dan Soder On Showtime’s ‘Billions’ & New Comedy Special

  21-11-2019 21:20
  
  (CBS Local)– Dan Soder wants people to know that he is a personal comic and not a dark comic.
  The stand-up comedian has become known recently for playing Mafee on “Billions,” which is heading into its fifth season. While the 36-year-old has had many great moments as a comedian, “Billions” is still his favorite job ever.
  “Billions is the coolest job I’ve ever had in my life,” said Soder in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith. “The
  
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• Report: Nike Prepares For Release Of Colin Kaepernick Shoe, Company’s Value Increases By $26.2 Billion

  21-11-2019 21:14
  
  BEAVERTON, Oregon (KDKA) — Over a year since Nike signed former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, their value has increased by $26.2 billion.According to a story from Yahoo Sports, the company’s stock has risen by over 18 percent, increasing their value to $146 billion.Now the company is preparing for a December release of a signature shoe.While there has been no official release of the shoe yet, Carolina Panthers’ safety and friend of Kaepernick, Eric Reid, posted a photo to h
  
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• Here’s Your Last Chance To Sign Up For Thanksgiving Meals Through The Pittsburgh Bureau Of Police

  21-11-2019 21:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Today is the last day to apply for a Thanksgiving meal through the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.This annual event is all part of their “get stuffed with love” campaign.If you’re in need of a Thanksgiving meal, all you have to do is contact your local police zone to find out more about the program, then see if you qualify.
  Click here to view a map of the police zones throughout Pittsburgh.
  
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• NFL Reduces Maurkice Pouncey’s Suspension To Two Games, Upholds Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett Suspension

  21-11-2019 20:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The NFL has reduced Steelers’ center Maurkice Pouncey’s suspension from three games to two.Appeals officers Derrick Brooks and James Thrash, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, have reached their decisions on the discipline appeals for Myles Garrett and Maurkice Pouncey. pic.twitter.com/xfLpiHpVBc
  — Michael Signora (@NFLfootballinfo) November 21, 2019
  Pouncey was suspended for his actions in a brawl at the end of the Steelers-Browns matchup las
  
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• U.S. House Passes Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana At The Federal Level

  21-11-2019 20:51
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, a vote that was alternately described as a momentous turning point in national cannabis policy or a hollow political gesture.
  The House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal 24-10 after more than two hours of debate. It would reverse a longstanding federal prohibition by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act while allowing states to se
  
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• Suspect Convicted In Fatal Beating Of Somali Cab Driver

  21-11-2019 20:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A jury has found a man guilty in the 2017 beating death of a Somali cab driver.
  Four men were charged in the February 2017 death of 31-year-old Ramadhan Mohamed in Beltzhoover.
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  On Thursday morning, a jury convicted one of those men, Daniel Russell, of second-degree murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.
  (Photo Courtesy of Mahoning County Jail)
  Judge David Cashman heard the case.
  Police say Mohamed had been working as a zTrip cab driver for jus
  
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• Woman Could Be Registered As Sex Offender For Being Topless In Front Of Stepchildren

  21-11-2019 20:41
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (CBS Local) — A Utah woman could be forced to register as a sex offender after her stepchildren saw her topless in her own home.
  Tilli Buchanan, 27, of West Valley City said she and her husband were installing insulation inside their garage more than a year ago when they stripped down to their underwear to get the itchy materials off their skin.
  Shortly after taking her top off, Buchanan’s three stepchildren, two boys, 9 and 13, and a 10-year-old girl, ran downstairs a
  
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• Pa. State Police make big cocaine bust; five face federal drug charges

  21-11-2019 20:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two of the defendants are Mexican nationals and three were in the U.S. on a tourist visa, according to court filings.
  
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• Edible Arrangements Is Selling CBD-Infused Edibles

  21-11-2019 20:30
  
  (CNN) — Edible Arrangements has finally reached nirvana. The company is rolling out a new CBD-infused product line that is appropriately titled Incredible Edibles.
  Hemp-derived CBD is non-psychoactive, a notion that Edible is emphasizing by describing the new line of products as “Health, Not High.” In a release, the company said that it’s using “high-quality, traceable CBD” for a new array of items including smoothies, chocolate-dipped fruit, and baked goods.
  
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• Mini Casino Proposal In Western Pa. Rejected By Gaming Control Board

  21-11-2019 20:06
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania gambling regulators are rejecting a proposed mini-casino near the state’s western border with Ohio after the winning bidder for the license acknowledged that it couldn’t finance the project.
  The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday denied the application by the owners of Mount Airy Casino Resort in the Pocono Mountains.
  Mount Airy’s owners submitted a winning bid of nearly $21.2 million for the license last year and picked an
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigate Armed Carjacking In Lincoln-Lemington

  21-11-2019 20:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is investigating a reported carjacking in Lincoln-Lemington.
  Zone 5 officers said the incident happened on the 1500 block of Westmoreland Avenue around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
  Two male-victims said they were sitting in a vehicle when the male suspect approached the car, asking for a cigarette.When the two victims denied the request, the suspect drew a firearm then ordered the victims out of the vehicle.The gunman got into the vehicle
  
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• NFL Finds ‘No Evidence’ Mason Rudolph Called Myles Garrett A Racial Slur

  21-11-2019 20:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the NFL found no evidence to support Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph called Myles Garrett a racial slur during the Steelers-Browns brawl last week.
  The NFL looked into the allegations of a racial slur from Mason Rudolph toward Myles Garrett and found no evidence to support those claims, league spokesman says.
  — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 21, 2019
  According to reports, Myles Garrett alleged Mason Rudolp
  
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• Security upgrades cause headaches for PNC customers trying to use Venmo and other money apps

  21-11-2019 19:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dozens of complaints have popped up on PNC’s Twitter page — as recently as this week and dating back to at least August — asking for help.
  
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• Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett Alleges Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Called Him A Racial Slur

  21-11-2019 19:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to reports, Myles Garrett alleges Mason Rudolph called him a racial slur before the brawl on Thursday Night Football.Garrett made the accusation during his appeal hearing in New York Wednesday.“In an appeal with the NFL, Browns’ DE Myles Garrett alleged that Mason Rudolph called him a racial slur prior to last week’s brawl on Thursday Night Football, sources told ESPN’s Josina Anderson and me, an accusation the Steelers’ QB strong
  
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• Antonio Brown Countersuing Former Trainer Britney Taylor Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

  21-11-2019 19:15
  
  MIAMI (KDKA) — After weeks of turmoil surrounding multiple sexual misconduct allegations, Antonio Brown is fighting back.Brown, who has adamantly denied all allegations against him, has decided to countersue former trainer Britney Taylor, according to reports. Brown is suing for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements.“Antonio Brown is countersuing accuser Britney Taylor for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements, according to
  
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• Pittsburgh Symphony's new album nominated for multiple Grammy Awards

  21-11-2019 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  In recent years, the Pittsburgh Symphony’s recordings have received widespread, international acclaim from critics and listeners alike.
  
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• Popular Motorcycle Rally ‘Roar On The Shore’ Suspended For 2020

  21-11-2019 18:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Erie’s popular motorcycle rally known as the Roar on the Shore has been suspended for 2020.Erie News Now reports officials suspended the week-long motorcyle rally for 2020 following the death of its organizer, Ralph Pontillo.Pontillo reportedly passed away in September at his home in Florida.The Board of Directors says the decision to suspend the Roar on the Shore came after much research, analysis and discussion.Instead of the event the group plans to hold a memo
  
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• Man Charged With Watching ‘South Park’ While Driving High On Marijuana

  21-11-2019 18:48
  
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (CBS Local) — A Iowa man who was allegedly watching a TV show while driving under the influence of marijuana was pulled over Monday morning, according to a court filing.
  A Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy said he spotted Griffen Vogelgesang-Maurer, 18, of Iowa City, watching the animated television series “South Park” on his smartphone while driving a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
  The deputy stated in a criminal complaint that Vogelgesang-Maurer’s vehicle sm
  
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• Man Charged For Watching ‘South Park’ While Driving High On Marijuana

  21-11-2019 18:48
  
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (CBS Local) — An Iowa man who was allegedly watching a TV show while driving under the influence of marijuana was pulled over Monday morning, according to a court filing.
  A Johnson County Sheriff’s deputy said he spotted Griffen Vogelgesang-Maurer, 18, of Iowa City, watching the animated television series “South Park” on his smartphone while driving a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero.
  The deputy stated in a criminal complaint that Vogelgesang-Maurer’s vehicle s
  
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• Glitch In Medicare Drug Plan Finder Could Cost Consumers

  21-11-2019 18:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – A glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder can steer unwitting seniors to coverage that costs much more than they need to pay.
  People who help with sign-ups and program experts say it can be confusing – and costly – if consumers aren’t careful.
  Serving some 60 million Medicare recipients, the plan finder is the most commonly used tool on Medicare.gov and just got its first major update in a decade.
  The online system automatically disp
  
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• Crews Battling Fire At Wingharts In Market Square

  21-11-2019 18:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Emergency officials have rushed to Market Square downtown this afternoon where a restaurant is on fire.
  Thick black smoke can be see pouring from the roof of Wingharts restaurant.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The fire reportedly started in the chimney and has now spread to the roof.Multiple fire trucks are on the scene.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Crews Battling 4-Alarm Fire At Winghart’s In Market Square

  21-11-2019 18:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Emergency officials have rushed to Market Square downtown this afternoon where a restaurant is on fire.
  Thick black smoke can be see pouring from the roof of Winghart’s restaurant.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The four-alarm fire reportedly started in the chimney and has now spread to the roof.One person has reportedly been taken from the scene on a stretcher.
  Multiple fire trucks are on the scene.#BREAKING: Crews are on the scene of a 4-alarm fire in the Winghearts build
  
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• 1 Firefighter Suffers Heat Exhaustion Battling 4-Alarm Fire At Winghart’s In Market Square

  21-11-2019 18:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least one firefighter was taken to the hospital as fire ripped through Winghart’s restaurant in Market Square downtown on the eve of Light Up Night.
  Emergency officials rushed to the scene around noon.
  Thick black smoke and flames were seen pouring from the roof of the restaurant.
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  The four-alarm fire reportedly started in the chimney and has now spread to the roof.A firefighter was taken to a local hosp
  
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• 1 Firefighter Injured In 4-Alarm Fire At Winghart’s In Market Square

  21-11-2019 18:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At least one firefighter has been taken to the hospital as crews continue to battle a fire at Winghart’s restaurant in Market Square downtown.
  Emergency officials rushed to the scene around noon.
  Thick black smoke can be see pouring from the roof of the restaurant.
  WATCH: Crews Battle Fire At Winghart’s — 
  The four-alarm fire reportedly started in the chimney and has now spread to the roof.A firefighter was taken to a local hospital to be treated
  
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• Youngstown’s Christmas Tree Snaps While Being Cut Down For Second Year In A Row

  21-11-2019 18:10
  
  YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (KDKA) — For the second straight year, the Christmas tree in Youngstown, Ohio snapped as crews attempted to cut it down.
  RELATED: Youngstown’s Christmas Tree Snaps While Being Cut Down
  According to WKBN-TV in Youngstown, workers don’t believe they will need a new tree like they did last year and that the tree can be repaired.Photo Credit: WKBN-TV Youngstown, Ohio
  The crew said the top of the tree broke as they were in the process of placing it on a flatbed truc
  
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• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Americus Club Kick-Off Holiday Programming With A Pop-Up Bar

  21-11-2019 18:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Americus Club join the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to plan holiday pop up programming this winter.
  The Americus Club, a members-only social club in Pittsburgh, will be introducing it’s 12,000 square-foot social space.The public is invited for a behind-the-scenes tour of what sources call a “historic building, where Art Rooney fought and won his first boxing match.”
  More events for the holiday programming will be released at a later date.
  
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• Country Star Sam Hunt Arrested For DUI In Tennessee

  21-11-2019 18:01
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested for driving under the influence and violation of the open container law after police in Nashville stopped him for driving the wrong way down a one-way road.
  Hunt was arrested Thursday morning, booked into jail and released on $2,500 bond, according to WKRN-TV.
  According to an arrest warrant, police found a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes of Ellington Parkway and swerving in and out of his lane. Police said the dri
  
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• #8 Penn State Vs. #2 Ohio State: ‘Penn State Needs Best Performance Of Season On Defense’ Says 247Sports’ Tyler Donohue

  21-11-2019 18:01
  
  COLUMBUS, OH (KDKA)– Penn State’s hopes of a playoff berth took a huge hit with their loss to Minnesota two weeks ago. But there is still a chance, albeit a slight one, that the Nittany Lions could recover. The problem is that arguably the best team in the country stands in their way, and they have to go on the road to meet them.
  This Saturday, James Franklin’s squad, currently ranked #8 in the College Football Playoff rankings, heads to Columbus, Ohio for a matchup with the #2
  
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• Rochelle Aytes On Reuniting With Shemar Moore On ‘S.W.A.T’: ‘I Was Just So Excited To Be Working With Him Again’

  21-11-2019 17:28
  
  Rochelle Aytes is no stranger to working alongside S.W.A.T. leading man Shemar Moore having previously acted together as husband and wife on Criminal Minds and now the two are reunited as Hondo has a new love interest in the form of Nichelle. Nichelle was born and raised in an upper middle-class neighborhood in Baldwin Hills but developed a desire to give back and help those with fewer resources. She runs a neighborhood community center in South L.A. and bumps into Hondo during a chance encounte
  
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• Jury finds Pittsburgh man guilty of second-degree murder in zTrip driver beating death

  21-11-2019 17:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  Daniel Russell was one of four people accused of robbing and fatally beating Ramadhan Mohamed, a Somali immigrant, in February 2017.
  
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• Pa. On Verge Of Extending Time For Abuse Charges

  21-11-2019 17:05
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A bill to provide more time to file charges or lawsuits over sexual abuse is on its way to Pennsylvania’s governor.
  The House sent the statute-of-limitations bill to Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf with a 182-5 vote on Thursday.
  The House also sent legislation to invalidate confidentiality agreements that aim to keep child sexual abuse victims from talking to investigators.
  RELATED STORIES:Pa. Senate Pulls Plans To Vote On Church Abuse Bill
  Pa. Senate Session Ends Wit
  
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• Pa. Lawmakers Near Final Vote On Child Sexual Abuse Legislation

  21-11-2019 17:05
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers are expected to make the final vote on a bill to provide more time to file charges or lawsuits over cases of sexual abuse after a debate roiled by last year’s grand jury report into child molestation by Roman Catholic priests.
  A state House Republican spokesman says the chamber will vote Thursday, likely sending it to Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
  Wolf says he’ll sign the bill and companion legislation clarifying penalties for mandated
  
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• Missa Bay, LLC Recalls Salad Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination

  21-11-2019 17:02
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA)– Missa Bay, LLC, recalled over 97,000 pounds of salad products.
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) reported that some of the salad products that contain meat and poultry could be contaminated with E. coli.
  All items produced between October 14, 2019, through October 16, 2019, are being recalled. Here is a list of those items.
  These products were distributed to several states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio.
  Officials urg
  
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• GM Recalls 640K Pickup Trucks, Seat Belt Malfunction Can Cause Carpet Fires

  21-11-2019 16:41
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling over 640,000 pickup trucks worldwide because hot gas from a high-tech seat belt can set the carpeting on fire.
  The recall covers certain 2019 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. Also included are some 2020 Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups. All have carpet as a floor covering, and most are in North America.
  GM says it uses a small explosion to move a piston that tightens the belts before a crash. The explos
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warmer Temperatures Won’t Last Long, Big Drop On The Way For Light Up Night

  21-11-2019 16:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re in for some wild temperature swings over the next few days that are expected to impact Light Up Night.
  KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says today will be warmer with highs in the mid- to upper-50s.The warmest weather will arrive late afternoon into the overnight hours.Smiley expects the midnight temperature at 52 degrees.However, he has dropped today’s high down to 56 degrees from near 60.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  With today’s set-up, we could easily s
  
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