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• UPMC Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Center Bringing Help & Hope To Families

  16-12-2019 23:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Alexandra and Andrew Tutino, a young couple from Corapolis, felt completely unprepared when a doctor diagnosed their unborn baby with down syndrome.
  So many questions filled their minds, along with fear and anxiety. But thanks to a specialized Down Syndrome Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital, they now feel lucky to hold baby Roman in their arms.
  “I actually kept saying the term ‘down syndrome’ and everybody kept saying I don’t know why you&
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Catcher Luke Maile

  16-12-2019 23:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Luke Maile to a one-year deal.
  The team announced the news Monday.
  Maile played last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he had 18 hits in 119 at-bats. He also threw out 13 runners in 66 games.The 28-year-old is considered a defensive-first player and has played five MLB seasons.
  
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• Robert Ferrante claims he was forced to give up out-of-county jury

  16-12-2019 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  Robert Ferrante was convicted in 2014 of killing his wife, Dr. Autumn Klein, with cyanide.
  
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• Report: Apple In Talks About Acquiring Office Space In Oakland

  16-12-2019 22:58
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A technology giant is considering an expansion in Pittsburgh.
  According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Apple is in talks with Walnut Capital about moving into office space in Oakland.
  Apple is eyeing up to 90,000 square feet of space in the Pittsburgh Athletic Association building on Fifth Avenue, the Post-Gazette is reporting.Walnut Capital’s president declined to comment to the Post-Gazette.
  Apple’s current headquarters in Pittsburgh
  
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• Report: Oscar Marin To Be Named Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Coach

  16-12-2019 22:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will soon reportedly hired a pitching coach.
  According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey, Oscar Marin will be the Pirates’ new pitching coach.According to sources, Oscar Marin will be the Pirates' pitching coach, replacing Ray Searage. Formerly bullpen coach of Rangers. Spent two years as Mariners' minor-league pitching coordinator.
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Snow And Freezing Rain To Spread Across The Region

  16-12-2019 22:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Snow and freezing rain are on the way.
  Snow, rain and freezing rain will spread across the area from south to north on Monday evening.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  From I-70 north, there will be a period of snow and freezing rain before changing back to snow.
  This could lead to tricky travel, at times.
  From Route 422 and north, 1-2 inches of snow could fall before that transition takes place.
  That snow will likely get washed away by rain, once that begins.
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• Arlington Avenue to close near Liberty Bridge this week for houses to be razed

  16-12-2019 21:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Homes at 322 and 324 Arlington will be razed after they were damaged during a February landslide on Williams Avenue, the street above them.
  
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• Report: Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Devin Bush, Minkah Fitzpatrick Among Leading AFC Pro Bowl Vote-Getters

  16-12-2019 21:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers defense has had itself quite the year so far and that was reflected in 2020 Pro Bowl voting, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
  The votes are in, and #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson led all players with 704,699 fan votes for the 2020 Pro Bowl. One part of the equation. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the votes pic.twitter.com/gXVvF6QmSE
  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2019
  Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Devin Bush, Minkah Fitzpatrick
  
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• World’s Oldest Couple Celebrates 80th Anniversary

  16-12-2019 20:50
  
  (CNN) — The world’s oldest living couple celebrated another major milestone when their senior living community in Austin, Texas, threw them a party for their 80th wedding anniversary.
  John and Charlotte Henderson have an aggregate age of 211 years and 175 days, and a love story that has quite literally stood the test of time.
  To celebrate their 80th year together, 106-year-old John picked up 105-year-old Charlotte in a 1920s roadster — much like he did on their first date &mdas
  
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• Steelers Promote Wide Receiver Amara Darboh, Release Tevin Jones

  16-12-2019 20:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have promoted wide receiver Amara Darboh from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.Darboh was a third-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played in all 16 games his rookie season and finished the year with eight receptions for a total of 71 yards.The Steelers signed Darboh to their practice squad on November 18 after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.To make room for Darboh on the active roster, the Steelers have rele
  
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• Chance The Rapper Cancels National Tour, Won’t Come To Pittsburgh In February

  16-12-2019 20:43
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — Chance the Rapper has canceled his national tour, the Big Tour, which was scheduled to kick off in January.
  The Grammy-award winning rapper was first scheduled to appear at the PPG Paints Arena in October, but he rescheduled the date to Feb. 20.Now, he won’t be stopping at all.The performer announced the decision in an Instagram post on Sunday, apologizing to fans and explaining that he is taking the time to be with family, create new music and develop “my best sho
  
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• Heinz Lofts files landlord tenant action against Terrelle Pryor and girlfriend

  16-12-2019 20:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  A preliminary hearing for Shalaya Briston charged with attempted homicide is scheduled for Thursday.
  
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• State Police: Woman Leaves 2 Children Alone For Hours In ‘Deplorable Conditions’

  16-12-2019 20:05
  
  HUNKER Pa. (KDKA) – A Westmoreland County woman is facing charges for allegedly leaving her two children alone in “deplorable conditions” for hours.State Police say they arrived at the Huntingdon Village apartments in Hunker, Westmoreland County just after 10:30 p.m. Friday night after a caller reported a crying toddler knocking on the door.
  According to the criminal complaint, the door was unlocked and open when police arrived. They knocked, and no one answered. As they steppe
  
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• Attorney General Josh Shapiro To State Police: Treat ‘Ghost Guns’ Parts As Firearms

  16-12-2019 19:30
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor said Monday he has told state police to treat unassembled “ghost guns” as firearms under state law, meaning felons may not legally possess them.
  Democratic Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a legal opinion to the Pennsylvania State Police that the gun frames, also known as “80% receivers,” qualify as firearms.
  The guns can be quickly assembled but lack serial numbers, so they cannot be traced.
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• Port Authority riders can surf the internet on buses with new free Wi-Fi service

  16-12-2019 19:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Riders can get free Wi-Fi on about 400 buses now but all 720 of them and all light rail vehicles will have the service by early next year.
  
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• Man Killed After Car Goes Over Hillside, Crashes Into Tree In Westmoreland Co.

  16-12-2019 18:31
  
  FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is dead after his car went over a hillside and crashed into a tree in Westmoreland County.The Westmoreland County coroner says the single-vehicle accident happened on State Route 271 in Fairfield Township around 7 p.m. Sunday night.Benjamin Snyder, 37, of Cambria County was killed.According to the coroner, he failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road before going through a guide rail, over a hill and into a tree.The coroner’s office says
  
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• Port Authority Announces WiFi Available On Most Buses, Will Be On All Buses & Light Rail In 2020

  16-12-2019 18:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority passengers won’t have to worry about burning data on their phones any longer.According to Port Authority, passengers on over 400 buses will have access to free WiFi immediately and all vehicles will be equipped with free WiFi early next year.“We’re excited to be able to make investments like this that improve our customer’s comfort and riding experience,” said CEO Katharine Kelleman. “Free Wi-Fi will better connect pass
  
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• Pennsylvania Congressman Matt Cartwright Comes Out In Support Of Articles Of Impeachment

  16-12-2019 17:50
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Another House Democrat from Pennsylvania has come out in support of the two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump that were scheduled for a full House vote on Wednesday.
  Four-term Rep. Matt Cartwright of northeastern Pennsylvania revealed his decision in an opinion piece published Monday in his hometown newspaper, the Times-Tribune of Scranton, and USA Today.
  Cartwright easily won re-election in 2018 and 2016, although Trump won his district by nearl
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Showers And Snow Start The Week

  16-12-2019 17:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s going to be an active couple of days and messy commutes for some with slick spots on the overpasses and secondary roads with a quick round of snow showers overnight.Winter Weather Advisories for Fayette and Greene Co. expire at 10:00 a.m. then most of us will switch to all rain.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
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  A Winter Storm Warning for Garrett County, Maryla
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Ranked Number One In NHL By Forbes

  16-12-2019 17:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some of the most loyal fans in hockey are getting some major praise once again this year.Pittsburgh Penguins fans have been ranked number one by Forbes’ Best Fans 2019” ratings for the third time since the company started the annual ranking in 2009.“Penguins fans, thank you for being you. @Forbes ranked Penguins fans as the #1 fans in the NHL in 2019 based on a variety of metrics”Penguins fans, thank you for being you.@Forbes ranked Penguins fans
  
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• Policymakers Ordering Review Of State Juvenile Justice

  16-12-2019 17:04
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania policymakers announced a task force Monday that will take a broad look at the state’s juvenile justice system in hopes of improving the results it produces.
  Legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf announced formation of the group at a Capitol news conference, giving it nearly a year to issue recommendations about how to make people safer, improve accountability and save tax dollars. Its members will be appointed by Wolf, the court system a
  
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• Former Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge Says He’s ‘Disappointed And Troubled’ By President Trump’s Ukraine Call

  16-12-2019 16:46
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – A former Pennsylvania governor says he is troubled by President Trump’s alleged actions that led to the impeachment inquiry, saying there was an “abuse of power.”
  Former Pa. governor and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge was in Harrisburg on Tuesday to speak at a symposium sponsored by the Pennsylvania Conservative Energy Forum, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
  “I am disappointed and troubled by the very fact that my president –
  
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• Adorable Newborns At Magee-Womens Hospital Dress Up As Baby Yoda

  16-12-2019 16:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The force is strong with these little ones!
  Adorable newborn babies at Magee-Women’s Hospital are dressed up as little Baby Yodas in an attempt to rival the Star Wars character’s internet fame.These #MageeHolidayBabies are out of this world cute! pic.twitter.com/3IAYd4qe3x
  — UPMC (@UPMC) December 16, 2019
  (Photo Credit: UPMC/Twitter)
  The babies were weearing crocheted green ears and Santa hats as well as t-shirts that red “Cute, I am.”
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• Pittsburgh T Train Gets Decked Out For The Holidays

  16-12-2019 15:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some Pittsburghers riding the T are getting a little extra holiday cheer with their morning commute.
  Photos sent in by a KDKA Viewer show a T train all decorated with candy cane striped poles, Christmas lights and a wreath.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Viewer)
  The overhead lights are even green and red. The photographer says the decorations are perfect for getting commuters in the holiday spirit while going to work.
  This isn’t the first time Port Authority buses and T cars
  
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• Death Of Premature Newborn Baby In Indiana Co. Under Police Investigation

  16-12-2019 15:04
  
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) – The death of a premature newborn male in Indiana County is currently under police investigation.
  State Police, the Indiana Criminal Investigation Unit and the Indiana County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of a premature newborn baby boy they say happened around 1:30 a.m. at the Indiana Regional Medical Center in White Township.Police say the cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy scheduled this morning.They say the investigation is ongoin
  
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• PTL Links: December 16, 2019

  16-12-2019 14:52
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:KDKA TV Free Care Fund Benefit Show
  Fabulous Homemade Cookies & PDP Peoples Gas Holiday Market
  Renne Piatt Collection
  Dr. Mike HutchinsonPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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  InstagramPuppy Penguin On Social Media:PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on Instagram
  
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• Police Looking To Identify Woman Who Allegedly Stole Children’s Miracle Network Donation Jar

  16-12-2019 14:30
  
  BUTLER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Police in Butler County are trying to figure out who stole a jar containing donations for the Children’s Miracle Network.
  Butler Township Police say a woman stole a jar of donations for Children’s Miracle Network from a Speedway.
  At the time of the theft, surveillance footage shows a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a grey hoodie and grey pants.
  Police did not disclose how much money was in the jar.Anyone with information is asked to c
  
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• Woman injured in fall from window to escape fire in Greenfield

  16-12-2019 14:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  She fell from a second-floor window onto the hood of a parked dump truck.
  
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• Woman Rescued After Car Goes Over Hillside, Into Creek In Westmoreland Co.

  16-12-2019 14:00
  
  NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman was rescued from an SUV that went over a hillside and into a creek in Westmoreland County.Dispatchers say police and medics are heading to North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County for a car that went into a creek at Barns Lake Road and Norwin Avenue.
  The accident was reported just after 7:30 a.m. Monday morning.
  Officials say she lost control of the car.She was transported to the hospital.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Us: Santas do exist — everywhere among us

  16-12-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Names that hint of the Christmas holiday bring smiles and comments of all kinds. But those named Santa only smile and pack their sleighs.
  
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• Crews Working To Retrieve Car From Creek In Westmoreland Co.

  16-12-2019 14:00
  
  NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. (KDKA) – Crews are attempting to rescue a car that went into a creek in Westmoreland County.Dispatchers say police and medics are heading to North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County for a car that went into a creek at Barns Lake Road and Norwin Avenue.The accident was reported just after 7:30 a.m. Monday morning.KDKA is working to learn if there are any possible injuries or entrapment.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Woman Jumps From Building On Fire In Greenfield

  16-12-2019 13:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It was a scary situation for a woman who had to jump out of a window to escape the smoke and flames pouring from a building in Greenfield.Witnesses tell KDKA when she landed on the debris-littered sidewalk, she was able to walk away.
  Just before 7 a.m., flames could be seen bursting out of the windows in a building on Murray Avenue.
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  “I just happened to be looking out the window,” said neighbor, Sharon Bellisario.
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• Crews Battle Fire As Heavy Smoke Pours From Building In Squirrel Hill

  16-12-2019 13:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Heavy smoke is pouring from a building in Squirrel Hill.
  Crews are battling a fire that broke out early this morning on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill.
  BREAKING: Building fire in Squirrel Hill on Murray Ave. Very smoky. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/VlZOrtf5CW
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) December 16, 2019
  KDKA’s Lindsay Ward reports people trying to get down Murray Avenue are being told to go around.The building appears to be vacant and there was maybe once a bu
  
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• Crews Battle Fire As Heavy Smoke Pours From Building In Greenfield

  16-12-2019 13:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Heavy smoke is pouring from a building in Greenfield.
  Crews are battling a fire that broke out early this morning on Murray Avenue in Greenfield.
  BREAKING: Building fire in Squirrel Hill on Murray Ave. Very smoky. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/VlZOrtf5CW
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) December 16, 2019
  KDKA’s Lindsay Ward reports people trying to get down Murray Avenue are being told to go around.The building appears to be vacant and there was maybe once a business
  
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• Woman Killed, Man Injured In Crash On Brownsville Road

  16-12-2019 13:32
  
  WHITEHALL, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman is dead following an overnight crash that shut Brownsville Road down for hours.A fire official confirmed a woman is dead and a male suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a crash on Bronwsville Road in Whitehall.#BREAKING: An overnight crash in Whitehall along Brownsville Rd left one woman dead and her male passenger injured @KDKA
  — MEGHAN SCHILLER (@MeghanKDKA) December 16, 2019
  A section between Curry and McAnulty roads, near the South Hill
  
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• Pittsburgh to Cleveland in 18 minutes? Planners say proposed hyperloop promises huge economic benefits

  16-12-2019 13:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Pittsburgh-Cleveland-Chicago hyperloop system is feasible from engineering passenger/freight fares standpoints, Cleveland planners say.
  
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• New autism recommendations target transitions, early detection

  16-12-2019 13:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  The American Academy of Pediatrics updates its recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of autism for the first time in 12 years.
  
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• Walkabout: Aspinwall native finds niche in tourist-starved Nicaragua

  16-12-2019 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Online Spanish instruction is kind of pricey. I thought I could undercut that. ... Finding teachers is the easy part.”
  
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• Boulevard Of The Allies Reopens After Weeks-Long Closure

  16-12-2019 12:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Boulevard of the Allies has reopened just in time for the Monday morning commute after being closed for weeks.KDKA’s Celina Pompeani reports that crews have finished repairing Boulevard of the Allies between Wood Street and Market Street.Great news!! Just got word that the Blvd of the Allies by PPG Place has reopened after weeks of being closed due to repairs from a water main break between Wood St and Market St. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/4yTG2vXQrq
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• Reaction mixed after study recommends changes to Strip District parking, traffic flow

  16-12-2019 06:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  The study recommends raising street parking prices and turning Penn Avenue into a two-way street.
  
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• Turnovers Doom Steelers, Lose 17-10 To Buffalo

  16-12-2019 05:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Allen threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Kroft with 7:55 to play and the Buffalo Bills clinched a playoff spot, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-10 on Sunday night.
  The Bills secured their second playoff berth in two seasons under coach Sean McDermott, a college teammate with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin at William & Mary. Buffalo trailed 10-7, but scored on two possessions in the fourth quarter, as Allen rallied the Bills for a comeback win for the fifth ti
  
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• Impending Winter Weather Could Impact Both Morning And Evening Rush Hour Traffic

  16-12-2019 05:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Winter weather is on its way to Pittsburgh and that could cause complications during morning and evening rush hour on Monday.Snow is expected in the area just after midnight and PennDOT is getting prepared for the Monday commute.“We’re anticipating snow to begin in the Pittsburgh area after the midnight timeframe tonight and continue through daybreak tomorrow morning, so that does include the morning commute,” said Myranda Fullerton of the National Wea
  
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• Auction Featuring Memorabilia From 1960 World Series MVP Bill Mazeroski Scheduled For New Year’s Day

  16-12-2019 02:42
  
  NORTH HUNTINGTON (KDKA) — An auction featuring several pieces of memorabilia from 1960 World Series MVP Bill Mazeroski will take place on New Year’s Day in North Huntington.Beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Hamilton Auto Sales Building along Route 30, the auction will feature several unique items included 16mm film of the highlights from the Pirates victory in the 1960 World Series, an autographed Mazeroski jersey, and game-used gloves.Mazeroski memorabilia will highlight the auction bu
  
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• ‘The Standard Is The Standard’ Rep. Conor Lamb Reinforces His Impeachment Vote On Facebook

  16-12-2019 02:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On Thursday, Congressman Conor Lamb announced he would be voting for the articles of impeachment against President Trump.Then, on Sunday Rep. Lamb reinforced his vote on Facebook.
  “What President Trump did was wrong,” the post read. “I hoped he would take his responsibility & put this incident behind us. But he hasn’t. Instead, he insists the call was “perfect,” which means he would do it again.”In March 2018, Lamb won a spe
  
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• Ford Recalling Nearly 500,000 Vehicles Due To Potential Post-Crash Fire Risk

  16-12-2019 01:24
  
  DEARBORN, MI (KDKA) — Ford has announced a recall of select 2017-2019 Ford Super Duty SuperCrew vehicles due to the risk of interior fire post-crash.The vehicles in the recall have a front seat belt pretensioner that will deploy after a crash and it can create sparks that could ignite the carpet and/or carpet insulation.Only one fire has been reported in the United States but no injuries or accidents have been reported related to the recall.Ford says dealers will apply foil tape to the car
  
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• A new Catholic parish merger is 'managing growth rather than decline'

  16-12-2019 00:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Churches in Bridgeville and Cecil will combine to form the new Corpus Christi parish, one of eight mergers announced by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 
  
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• A new Catholic church grouping is 'managing growth rather than decline'

  16-12-2019 00:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Churches in Bridgeville and Cecil will combine to form the new Corpus Christi parish, one of eight mergers announced by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 
  
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