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• James ‘Radio’ Kennedy, Man That Inspired Football Fans Nationwide, Dies At Age 73

  15-12-2019 23:24
  
  (CNN) — James “Radio” Kennedy, the mentally disabled man whose importance to a South Carolina football team inspired the Hollywood movie “Radio,” died early Sunday at the age of 73, T.L. Hanna High School confirmed.
  He passed away surrounded by his family after midnight Saturday into Sunday, Athletic Director John Cann said. Details for his funeral will be handled by McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson.
  Kennedy earned the nickname “Radio” in the mid-1960s
  
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• Three Bodies Found Buried At The Alamo

  15-12-2019 22:53
  
  (CNN) — Three bodies buried in a monk burial room and church nave at the Alamo have been discovered, officials said.
  The bodies appear to belong to a teenager or young adult, an infant and a large adult, according to the Texas General Land Office and the Alamo Mission Archaeological Advisory Committee.
  The bodies were discovered during an archeological project to install moisture monitoring equipment in the complex while documenting the foundations of the 300-year-old structures, according
  
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• La Salle University Places Women’s Soccer Team On Probation After Hazing Investigation

  15-12-2019 22:24
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — La Salle University has placed its women’s soccer team on disciplinary probation through the end of next year — including restrictions on competition for the spring season — following an investigation that revealed what it called “nonviolent power-differential hazing.”
  The Philadelphia university said no action was taken against any individual, but all team members must complete an educational workshop “that will foster respect for th
  
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• West Virginia Summer Youth Camp In Danger Of Not Being Held In 2020

  15-12-2019 22:12
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A summer youth camp serving low-income families at West Virginia University will not be held next year unless community partners provide leadership and funding, a program official said.
  The WVU College of Physical Activity and Sports Science operates the National Youth Sports Program. Interim dean Jack Watson told The Dominion Post that the college wants to continue to be a part of the program, but “I think the community needs to step in and help as well.&rdq
  
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• Report: Dog Attacked By Pit Bull On North Side Dies From Wounds

  15-12-2019 21:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The dog that was attacked by a pit bull on the city’s North Side has died from its wounds suffered in the attack, according to our news partner at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.When police were called to the scene on Wednesday night, they were forced to shoot the pit bull as it lunged at officers.
  Lisel Virkler, a spokesperson and long-time friend of the dog’s owner Ann Murray, told the Post-Gazette that the dog’s wounds became infected, ultimately leadi
  
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• Dog Attacked By Pit Bull On North Side Dies From Wounds

  15-12-2019 21:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The dog that was attacked by a pit bull on the city’s North Side has died from its wounds suffered in the attack, according to our news partner at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.When police were called to the scene on Wednesday night, they were forced to shoot the pit bull as it lunged at officers.
  Lisel Virkler, a spokesperson and long-time friend of the dog’s owner Ann Murray, told the Post-Gazette that the dog’s wounds became infected, ultimately leadi
  
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• Porch Pirate Steals Package From Porch, Leaves Owners Snarky “Thank You” Note

  15-12-2019 21:29
  
  (CNN) — A real-life Grinch took nastiness to a new level after snatching a gift from a doorstep and leaving a sarcastic thank-you note for the victim.
  Hilary Smith ordered a Christmas gift for her boss and had it delivered to her snowy home in St. Paul, Minnesota. But she never saw the package.
  “I looked down, and there was a piece of notebook paper folded neatly on the top step, where the package probably should have been,” Smith told CNN affiliate WCCO Friday.
  The handwritten
  
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• West Virginia Deer Gun Season Kill Totals Down From 2018

  15-12-2019 20:30
  
  SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The number of antlered white-tailed deer killed in West Virginia during the two-week firearms season was down compared to a year ago, wildlife officials said.
  Hunters killed 36,796 deer from Nov. 25 through Dec. 7. That was down 17 percent from the 2018 period, the Division of Natural Resource said in a news release.
  The most deer were killed in Greenbrier, Preston, Randolph and Ritchie counties.
  Assistant game management chief Gary Foster said this year&rsqu
  
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• Severe Vehicle Crash Pins Man’s Arm Between Tree And Car

  15-12-2019 19:57
  
  JACKSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man had to be taken to the hospital after losing control of his car at 12:39 a.m. today.
  A 44-year-old man was driving eastbound on Boals Road when he tried to do a left hand curve, which led to the vehicle sliding across the roadway. It eventually hit a tree, leaving the man’s arm pinned between the tree and the car.The driver had to be removed from the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado mechanically. Franklin County state police officers responded to the crash. Ac
  
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• Man Headbutts Teenager In Argument Over Washing Machine

  15-12-2019 19:05
  
  MERCER, Pa. (KDKA) — A 46-year-old man headbutted a teenager in an argument last Tuesday about a washing machine.At first, the argument was not physical until the older man pushed the 17-year-old and headbutted him. The teen did not suffer any injuries.Both the victim and the older man were from Greenville, Pa. Police responded to the incident at County Line Road in Salem Township.
  
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• University President Supports Removing Slave Owner’s Name

  15-12-2019 17:36
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — The University of Cincinnati’s president announced his support for removing a slave owner’s name from one of the school’s colleges.
  The university created a commission last year to examine the legacy of Charles McMicken. The commission determined in November that McMicken’s name should be stripped from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  McMicken owned slaves. Before his death in 1858, he created a will that set aside funds to create a university for
  
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• Phillies Recruit New Infielder

  15-12-2019 17:18
  
  PHILADELPHIA (KDKA) — T.J. Rivera, a free agent baseball infielder, has reportedly signed on with the Philadelphia Phillies according to a Major League Baseball insider.
  TJ Rivera signs minors deal with Phillies
  — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 15, 2019
  Rivera has played for the New York Mets and has received several awards over the course of his career. He has a batting average of .304.
  
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• This 14-Year-Old Beat Stage 4 Cancer, Just In Time To Make It Home For Christmas

  15-12-2019 16:48
  
  (CNN) — It started out as a limp.
  At the time, father Shawn Cress thought daughter Chloe, then 12 years old, just needed some physical therapy. That was June 2018.
  But the limp turned into a fever, which led to lab tests at the doctor’s office that “didn’t look good,” Shawn recalls. And by then, Chloe was having back pain.
  All this for the Kingsport, Tennessee family turned into a referral to Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, about 34 miles away,
  
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• Lori Loughlin And Husband Attorneys Claim Government Is Concealing Beneficial Evidence

  15-12-2019 16:30
  
  (CNN) — Attorneys for actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, say the US government is hiding evidence that would benefit the couple’s defense in the college admission scandal.
  Loughlin and Giannulli are accused of paying $500,000 to the scandal’s mastermind, Rick Singer, to have their daughters pose as University of Southern California athletes. They were also later accused of bribing USC employees to get their daughters admitted.
  The couple pleaded not guilt
  
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• Man Shot At Local Sunoco Gas Station

  15-12-2019 15:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police responded early this morning to a Sunoco gas station in Lawrenceville after a man was shot in the leg.The shooting happened just after 1:05 a.m. around the gas station, located on the 4000 block of Penn Avenue. The man who was shot was taken to the hospital by a family member.Despite suffering a gunshot wound to his calf, the man was still conscious and talking when he arrived at the hospital.Police are currently investigating around 44th Street and Ga
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Temperatures To Last Throughout Whole Week

  15-12-2019 14:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh weather is off to a blustery start with scattered rain and snow showers and gusty winds.The high was overnight in the upper 30 degree range, but now temperatures will drop throughout the day as it dries out and high pressure briefly builds in.For the Steelers game, it will stay dry but cold with temperatures tonight around freezing. Tomorrow could be a messy commute as snow showers move in overnight and switch to a mix then rain through the afternoon and even
  
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• Crews Successfully Battled, Contained Duquesne Heights Fire

  15-12-2019 13:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A fire broke out early this morning at a house in Mt. Washington.Public Safety called it a three-alarm fire, meaning it was of moderate severity. Crews worked to try to extinguish the flames and clear the smoke from the residence, located on the 300 block of Meridan Street in Duquesne Heights. They were initially called about the fire at 5:43 a.m.Public Safety confirmed that no one was hurt and that the family living there was safely evacuated. The location of the house
  
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• Crews Continue To Battle Mt. Washington Fire

  15-12-2019 13:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A fire broke out early this morning at a house in Mt. Washington.Public Safety is calling it a three-alarm fire, meaning it is of moderate severity. Crews are currently trying to extinguish the flames and clear the smoke from the residence, located on the 300 block of Meridan Street.It is currently unknown whether anyone was inside or if anyone was injured.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Home Fully Engulfed In Flames

  15-12-2019 07:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Firefighters are investigating the cause of a house fire in Pittsburgh.Dispatchers say it happened around 12:14 a.m. on Pensdale Street.When crews arrived on scene they found the house fully engulfed in flames.Everyone inside made it out ok.Stick With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Pittsburgh Jews exploring partnership with Polish counterparts

  15-12-2019 06:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Along with Israeli region, they seek ways to support a community reborn after the Cold War
  
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• Goodfellows: Toys at Christmas just one of the programs offered through West End P.O.W.E.R.

  15-12-2019 05:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  West End P.O.W.E.R. offers GED classes, credit repair, and lessons on running for public office, plus passes out Toys for Tots at Christmas.
  
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• SWAT Team Surrounds Home In Rochester Borough In A 3 Hour Standoff

  15-12-2019 05:08
  
  ROCHESTER (KDKA) — A SWAT team surrounded a home in Rochester Borough on Saturday night.Rochester Police were there to arrest 32-year-old Tony Moore for auto theft, and Moore refused to surrender. Police called for assistance from the Emergency Service Unit.The standoff was on Adams Street and shut down several roads for three hours. Moore surrounded and was taken into custody. He will likely be charged with at least one felony related to auto theft.No one sustained any injuries.The call c
  
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• SWAT Team Surrounds Home In Rochester Borough

  15-12-2019 05:08
  
  ROCHESTER (KDKA) — A SWAT team has surrounded a home in Rochester Borough.The home on Adams Street has caused the street and a couple surrounding it to close.
  The call came into authorities just after 7:30 p.m.KDKA’s Shelby Cassesse is working to learn more for KDKA News at 11:00 p.m.
  
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• Dog that was victim of violent pit bull attack in North Side dies

  15-12-2019 04:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pit bull's owner stabbed his dog during attack, police had to shoot and kill the dog as it charged at officers.
  
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• Bryan Rust Nets Two Goals And Shootout Winner, Penguins Beat Kings 5-4

  15-12-2019 04:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust scored twice in regulation and got the lone goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 on Saturday night.
  Rust faked a shot on the forehand and flipped a blocker-side backhander past Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick for the deciding goal. The Kings had a chance to continue the shootout, but the puck rolled off Adrian Kempe’s stick, giving the Penguins their fifth win in six games.
  Rust, who scored the overtime winn
  
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• Subaru Recalling More Than 250,000 Cars Due To Potential Power Loss While Driving

  15-12-2019 03:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to a report from Consumer Reports, Subaru is recalling over 250,000 vehicles that could lose power while driving.
  Models affected by the recall are:
  2018 Crosstrek SUVs
  2017-2018 Impreza hatchbacks
  2017-2018 Impreza Sedans
  2019 Forester SUVs
  2019 Ascent SUVs
  Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid SUVs
  The recall is due to a faulty positive crankcase ventilation valve potentially allowing engine oil to enter the combustion chamber.To see if a vehicle is part of the recall an
  
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• FBI, White Oak Police Asking For Help Identifying Bank Robber

  15-12-2019 02:27
  
  WHITE OAK (KDKA) — The FBI and White Oak Police Department are asking for assistance in identifying a bank robber.According to the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office, a man walked into the PNC Bank on Lincoln Way in White Oak just before 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon and robbed the bank without a weapon.He left on foot and no injuries were reported.Photo Credit: FBI Pittsburgh
  He is described as a 5’7″-5’8″ tall male, wearing a black hat with a red label and dark-colored cl
  
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• Train Collides With Vehicle In Dravosburg At Boswell Crossing

  15-12-2019 01:56
  
  DRAVOSBURG (KDKA) — A train collided with a vehicle at Boswell Crossing in Dravosburg on Saturday night.According to Allegheny County officials, the crash caused the vehicle to roll over multiple times.The vehicle only had one occupant, the driver, and no injuries have been reported.
  
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• Public Education Forum Attracts Six Democratic Presidential Candidates To Pittsburgh

  15-12-2019 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh hosted a unique presidential forum on Saturday.
  It was not a debate, but a chance for the Democratic presidential candidates to share their views on public education.
  The day-long Public Education Forum allowed six Democrats to answer questions from a diverse audience.
  Over a thousand public school supporters heard from Democratic presidential candidates at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
  “I am the son of two educators, and I am married to a te
  
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• Public Education Forum Attracts Seven Democratic Presidential Candidates To Pittsburgh

  15-12-2019 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh hosted a unique presidential forum on Saturday.
  It was not a debate, but a chance for the Democratic presidential candidates to share their views on public education.
  The day-long Public Education Forum allowed seven Democrats to answer questions from a diverse audience.
  Over a thousand public school supporters heard from Democratic presidential candidates at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
  “I am the son of two educators, and I am married to a
  
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• Furry Tails: Belle, Magoo And Nugget Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  15-12-2019 00:42
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Cat-Down To 2020
  Ani
  
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• West Virginia Routs Nicholls State 83-57

  15-12-2019 00:22
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Derek Culver scored 16 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead West Virginia to an 83-57 victory over Nicholls State on Saturday.
  Oscar Tshiebwe had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Miles McBride scored 15, and Emmitt Matthews Jr. and Sean McNeil scored 10 apiece for the Mountaineers (9-1).
  West Virginia transfer D’Angelo Hunter scored 14 points for Nicholls State (6-5), including a three-point play that helped erase a 10-point deficit and tied the game at 43-all wi
  
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