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• Woman Killed In Cleveland Shooting

  01-12-2019 23:56
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) – Police say a woman has been killed in a shooting in Cleveland.
  A police statement says officers responded around 1 a.m. Sunday to a report of shots fired. Cleveland officers say the 19-year-old woman was found near a nightclub where a fight had occurred earlier. Police say the woman was found shot in the head and chest and died at a hospital.
  Investigators say the shooting followed a fight that occurred inside the Legacy Entertainment Complex nightclub. Police report secur
  
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• Duck’s Dynasty? Backup Hodges Leads Steelers By Browns 20-13

  01-12-2019 23:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – No fighting. No helmet swinging. Barely any trash talking.
  The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns kept things civil in their highly anticipated rematch, which ended the way they always seem to end at Heinz Field: the Steelers walking off in triumph 20-13, leaving the Browns to ponder how another one got away.
  Devlin “Duck” Hodges threw for 212 yards with a touchdown and an interception in his second career start. Rookie Benny Snell ran for 63 yards and h
  
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• West Virginia Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go On Sale; Prizes Offered

  01-12-2019 23:35
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Hunting and fishing licenses for next year have gone on sale in West Virginia.
  The Division of Natural Resources says in a news release the sale that started Sunday was earlier than normal to allow for holiday gift purchases and early renewals.
  Gov. Jim Justice says anyone buying a sportsman or junior sportsman license before Jan. 1 will automatically be entered to win a free lifetime license or a vacation to a West Virginia state park. Winners will be announced in
  
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• Pa. Issues Travel Restrictions In Advance Of Winter Storm Forecast

  01-12-2019 23:12
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – State transportation officials in Pennsylvania have announced travel restrictions with wintry weather bearing down on the commonwealth.
  Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, speed limits will be reduced to 45 mph and double trailers, empty trailers, non-commercial vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles and motorcycles will be barred on:
  – Interstate 81 north of the junction with I-80 to the New York line;
  – Interstates 84 and 380 in northeast and nort
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Place For The Pittsburgh Area

  01-12-2019 22:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s National Weather Service has announced severe thunderstorm warnings for New Castle, Oakwood, Oakland, Franklin Park, Fernway and Aliquippa. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Pittsburgh, Allison Park and Wilkinsburg until 5:45 p.m.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Pittsburgh PA, Allison Park PA, Wilkinsburg PA until 5:45 PM EST pic.twitter.com/fUS4jDS1nP
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) December 1, 2019Severe Thunderstorm Warni
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Place For Several Counties

  01-12-2019 22:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s National Weather Service has announced severe thunderstorm warnings for New Castle, Oakwood, Oakland, Franklin Park, Fernway and Aliquippa.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Franklin Park PA, Fernway PA, Aliquippa PA until 5:15 PM EST pic.twitter.com/l3KhyQMdDY
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) December 1, 2019Severe Thunderstorm Warning including New Castle PA, Oakwood PA, Oakland PA until 5:15 PM EST pic.twitter.com/8YBys5YaNV
  — NWS
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Place For Several Areas Around Pittsburgh

  01-12-2019 22:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s National Weather Service has announced severe thunderstorm warnings for New Castle, Oakwood, Oakland, Franklin Park, Fernway and Aliquippa.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Franklin Park PA, Fernway PA, Aliquippa PA until 5:15 PM EST pic.twitter.com/l3KhyQMdDY
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) December 1, 2019Severe Thunderstorm Warning including New Castle PA, Oakwood PA, Oakland PA until 5:15 PM EST pic.twitter.com/8YBys5YaNV
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• Ohio Teenager Fatally Shot In Garage

  01-12-2019 22:27
  
  ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) – Police say a 17-year-old has been shot and killed inside a garage at an Ohio house.
  Elyria police responding to a shooting around 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the unattached garage found the teenager with a gunshot wound to his face. The police release says medical personnel declared him dead at the scene. His name was being withheld until relatives could be notified.
  Police say several people at the house were taken in for questioning and a 17-year-old at the scene was arrested
  
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• Extra Security In Place For Steelers-Browns Game At Heinz Field

  01-12-2019 20:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–For the first time in years, the Steelers and Browns were playing in a meaningful football game late in the season. It comes on the heels of their prior matchup where 33 players were fined for a fight late in the game.
  Both fan bases were able to remain peaceful during the pregame tailgating.
  Chants of “Here we go Steelers” and “Here we go Brownies” echoed across the North Shore as both teams fans flocked to Heinz Field.
  “I’m sure it wi
  
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• Penguins Defenseman Brian Dumoulin Undergoes Ankle Surgery; Out For 8 Weeks

  01-12-2019 19:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Pittsburgh Penguins say defenseman Brian Dumoulin underwent successful ankle surgery at UPMC Presbyterian Sunday.
  Dumoulin, who was injured during Saturday night’s game against the St. Louis Blues, had surgery to repair lacerated tendons in his left ankle.He is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of eight weeks.
  
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• Man shot in Carnegie following house party

  01-12-2019 19:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  One man leaving a party was injured after an altercation at the Carnegie Elementary School’s football field.
  
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• Game Commission Investigates Disturbing Social Video Of Alleged Deer Torture

  01-12-2019 19:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A disturbing social video allegedly showing animal cruelty has prompted a response from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
  In a Facebook post, the Game Commission says it’s aware of the video purporting to show individuals assaulting an injured deer. The incident is currently being investigated by Pennsylvania State Game Wardens.
  If you have any information related to the video, your are asked to report it to the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-888–PGC-8001 o
  
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• Game Commission Investigates Disturbing Social Video Of Alleged Deer Assault

  01-12-2019 19:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A disturbing social video allegedly showing animal cruelty has prompted a response from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
  In a Facebook post, the Game Commission says it’s aware of the video purporting to show individuals assaulting an injured deer. The incident is currently being investigated by Pennsylvania State Game Wardens.
  If you have any information related to the video, your are asked to report it to the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-888–PGC-8001 o
  
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• Game Commission Investigates Disturbing Social Video

  01-12-2019 19:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A disturbing social video allegedly showing animal cruelty has prompted a response from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
  In a Facebook post, the Game Commission says it’s aware of the video purporting to show individuals assaulting an injured deer. The incident is currently being investigated by Pennsylvania State Game Wardens.
  If you have any information related to the video, your are asked to report it to the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-888–PGC-8001 o
  
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• Steelers Wear Interesting Shirts Prior To Big Game Against Cleveland

  01-12-2019 17:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Steelers players were sporting an interesting assortment of shirts as they arrived at Heinz Field for the big game against the Cleveland Browns.You could say there’s no love lost between the two teams as they play each other for the first time since the big brawl that resulted in several player suspensions.
  ESPN reporter Dianna Russini featured the t-shirts on her Twitter page; everything from “Free Pouncey” to “Revenge” to a cartoon of a lit
  
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• Man Shot After Leaving Underage House Party In Carnegie

  01-12-2019 16:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Allegheny County detectives are investigating a shooting following an underage house party in Carnegie early Sunday.
  Police were called to the 600 block of Ross Avenue around midnight. When they arrived they found a 21-year-old man had been shot in the back and arm.
  After learning police were on the way, the victim and others walked to the Carnegie Elementary Football field, where police say they were confronted by three unidentified black men.
  An altercation followed and
  
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• Pa. Consumers Warned About Unsolicited Insurance Sales Robocalls

  01-12-2019 16:01
  
  Harrisburg (KDKA)–The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is warning consumers to beware of robocalls trying to sell insurance.
  It’s especially a problem during this open enrollment period.
  Robocalls have increased significantly across the country and determining the difference between a company legally selling insurance and a scam can be challenging, according to Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman.
  Robocall Warning Signs:
  ·Automated sales call from a company or organization
  
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• Shooting In French Quarter Leaves 11 Injured In New Orleans

  01-12-2019 15:13
  
  (CNN) — A shooter injured 11 people early Sunday on Canal Street, on the edge of New Orleans’ French Quarter, and a person has been detained though not charged, police said.
  Ten of the victims were transported to local medical centers, and one walked into a local hospital. Two of the victims are in critical condition, the New Orleans Police Department said.
  “An individual was detained near the scene,” police said, but her or his possible involvement in the shooting is und
  
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• World AIDS Day Events On Tap In Pittsburgh

  01-12-2019 14:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Several events are scheduled in Pittsburgh for World AIDS Day.
  The Warhol Museum hosts the 30th annual Day With(out) Art with a video screening covering subjects like the anti-stigma work in New Orleans.
  Artist Jordan Eagles will create illuminations using donated blood from members of the LGBTQ community.
  The 15th annual Red Ribbon Gala will take place at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Omni William Penn Hotel.
  A silent auction, dinner, and a remembrance of life ceremony are sch
  
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• Pennsylvania’s Sexual Abuse Laws Leave Survivors Conflicted

  01-12-2019 14:10
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – When Pennsylvania overhauled its child sexual abuse laws this week, absent from the bill-signing ceremony were some who had worked hardest to see the changes pass.
  Some sexual abuse survivors and victim advocates felt conflicted by the compromise package.
  Missing was a two-year window in state law to allow now-adult victims of child sexual abuse to sue over claims that are past Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations.
  Senate Republicans rejected that but offered
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain In Some Areas, Freezing Rain, Ice In Others

  01-12-2019 13:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Winter Weather Advisory has expired for Tucker County and Butler County because temperatures are rising above the freezing mark.North of I-80 up until around noon freezing rain is still possible with a trace to .2” of ice accumulation.Trouble spots will still be where we have the ICE STORM WARNING and that is for Garrett County and Somerset County where up to .5” of ice accumulation is possible through the afternoon.Many of us will see just rain and the 50
  
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• Steelers And Browns Meet For First Time Since Big Brawl

  01-12-2019 13:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Steelers Nation is gearing up for one of the biggest games of the season.
  The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns at 1:00 p.m. in a rematch of the controversial week 11 showdown featuring a massive brawl that got 33 players fined and three suspended.
  Two of those players will sit out the game.Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett is suspended indefinitely and Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey is serving the second of his two-game suspension.
  Browns defensive
  
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• Pittsburgh-based family support agency wants every child to receive a toy for Christmas

  01-12-2019 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny Family Network distributes donations from Toys for Tots to families who are raising children with mental and behavioral issues. 
  
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• Taking the edge off loneliness and forging a bond of friendship

  01-12-2019 06:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  County program in search of Senior Companions 
  
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• Teen vaping is an 'epidemic' and no one is sure how to stop it

  01-12-2019 06:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  About a third of high schools are vaping and experts warn it could go higher still before we know the long-term health impact
  
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• Faulk, Walker Score As Blues Beat Penguins 5-2

  01-12-2019 05:21
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) – Justin Faulk and Nathan Walker each scored for the first time with the Blues, and St. Louis beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Saturday night.
  Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist and Ivan Barbashev and Mackenzie MacEachern also scored for the Blues, who won their third straight game and have points in their last four. Jordan Binnington made 28 saves and improved to 13-4-4.
  Sam Lafferty and Kris Letang scored for the Penguins, who lost their second straight game. Matt
  
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• South Fayette Fire Rips Through Residence

  01-12-2019 04:51
  
  SOUTH FAYETTE, Pa. (KDKA) — Firefighters are still attempting to put out a fire at a residence in South Fayette Township.No one was harmed by the fire. The fire happened at 46 Sygan Road at a two-story house.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• Parade rings in holiday season in Downtown Pittsburgh

  01-12-2019 02:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  After the WPXI Holiday Parade, a full sprint to Christmas begins with a shorter shopping season this year due to a late Thanksgiving.
  
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• Boston College Eagles Beat Pitt Panthers For First Time In Over 20 Years

  01-12-2019 01:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – If this was Steve Addazio’s last stand at Boston College, he went out with a bang.
  AJ Dillon ran for 178 yards and a touchdown, Aaron Boumerhi booted four field goals and the Atlantic Coast Conference’s worst defense forced four turnovers as the Eagles beat sloppy Pittsburgh 26-19 on Saturday to become bowl eligible and perhaps give their embattled coach a lifeline.
  Boston College (6-6, 4-4 ACC) reached bowl eligibility for the sixth time in seven seasons unde
  
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• Former Controller Sues Pittsburgh Filmmakers For Age Discrimination

  01-12-2019 00:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A former employee is suing Pittsburgh Filmmakers (PFI) and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Media (PCAM) according to court documents.The former Director of Finance and Controller, 76-year-old Ideliza Medina, filed a complaint against PFI and PCAM on Oct. 10 of this year. She is suing them for age discrimination, which she believes led to her termination earlier this year.Medina was originally hired in 2000. Medina authored a report called “Pittsburgh Center for
  
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• Furry Tails: Lilac, Kellico & Raven Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  01-12-2019 00:27
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Lilac
  Animal Friends
  
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