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• FBI Warns Of Scam That Will Break Your Heart And Wallet

  31-01-2020 22:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The FBI is warning people about a new online dating scam.These so-called romance scammers are creating fake accounts on popular online dating sites to try and lure people in.We’re told if it seems too good to be true, even the persons profile picture, then it probably is a scam.
  “Instead of finding love or romance, many people try to find a scammer trying to trick them into sending them some money,” said Doug Olson, special agent-in-charge of the Cyber
  
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• Mobile Museum Brings Black Hockey History To Pittsburgh

  31-01-2020 22:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The outside of a mobile museum visiting Pittsburgh is only a sneak peak of what’s inside — a history lesson complete with the pictures and memorable moments of the blacks who played and those who are currently playing in the National Hockey League.
  “Lots of artifacts in here, like Willie O’Ree’s game-worn sweater that he wore when he first played in the National Hockey League, to a comic book that features the late great Herb Carnegie,&rdqu
  
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• Stretch Of I-79 Southbound Shut Down After Butler Co. Accident

  31-01-2020 22:37
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A stretch of I-79 southbound is being shut down after an accident.Dispatchers confirm I-79 is shut down between exits 78 through 85.Officials have not reported any injuries yet.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Stretch Of I-79 Southbound Shut Down After Accident

  31-01-2020 22:37
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A stretch of I-79 southbound is being shut down after an accident.Dispatchers confirm I-79 is shut down between exits 78 through 85.Officials have not reported any injuries yet.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• 1 Killed In Accident That Shut Down I-79 In Butler Co.

  31-01-2020 22:37
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – A stretch of I-79 southbound is shut down after a deadly accident.Dispatchers confirm I-79 is shut down between exits 78 through 85.KDKA’s Shelby Cassesse spoke to state police, who say one female died at the scene.The southbound lanes should open shortly.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Infielder JT Riddle

  31-01-2020 22:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have signed a free-agent infielder.On Friday, the club announced the signing of infielder JT Riddle.
  The 28-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Miami Marlins.He played in 51 games last season, making seven starts at shortstop and 26 in centerfield.He has appeared in 223 major league games in his career, hitting .229 with 18 home runs and 79 RBIs.PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 23: JT Riddle #10 of the Miami Marlins rounds third base after he hit a t
  
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• Man Convicted Of Homicide While DUI After Crash Kills Mother Of 5 In Point Breeze

  31-01-2020 21:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A judge convicted a man of driving drunk and killing a woman in the East End.
  On Friday, Daquan Thompson was convicted of vehicular homicide while DUI and 13 other charges in connection to a crash that killed Angelica Field, a mother of five.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County Jail)
  Police say Thompson’s blood-alcohol level was more than two times the legal limit.
  Fields, a passenger in Thompson’s car, died after the car crossed the center line and hit a seda
  
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• Appeals court revives parishioners' lawsuits against diocese over closures

  31-01-2020 21:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Commonwealth Court won’t second-guess parish mergers but will allow plaintiffs to pursue claims alleging fraud by diocese and bishop
  
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• Appeals court revives parishioners' lawsuit against diocese over closures

  31-01-2020 21:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Commonwealth Court won’t second-guess parish mergers but will allow plaintiffs to pursue lawsuit alleging fraud by diocese and bishop
  
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• Wilkinsburg man found guilty of causing fatal Shady Avenue crash while DUI

  31-01-2020 21:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  DaQuan Thompson had a 0.191 blood alcohol content and was traveling at 60 miles per hour in a 25 mph speed zone at the time of the crash.
  
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• Fire That Destroyed West Mifflin Youth Association Shed Investigated As Arson

  31-01-2020 21:26
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – The fire that destroyed the West Mifflin Youth Association’s athletic shed is being investigated as an arson, according to Assistant Chief Chuck Spangler of Duquesne Annex VFC.
  Spangler said this fire happened shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday.
  JUST SAD –The silver cage looking things…Those were the helmets worn by the West Mifflin Youth Association’s football team. These along with thousands of dollars worth of other gear burned and lost in
  
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• Gary Parrish On San Diego State’s 22-0 Start: ‘Computer Numbers Suggest They Are Legitimate National Title Contender’

  31-01-2020 21:22
  
  (CBSLA/CBS Local)- The madness of college basketball usually waits until March before kicking into high gear. That hasn’t been the case this season, with the revolving door at the number-one spot.
  However, in the midst of this topsy-turvy season, one team has been consistently excellent, and it’s not who you’d expect. Brian Dutcher’s San Diego State Aztecs have rattled off 22 straight wins to open the season entering Saturday night’s game against Utah State on CBS S
  
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• Schenley Park Ice Rink Holding Grand Reopening Ceremony

  31-01-2020 21:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Schenley Park ice skating rink is finally opening for the season.
  Crews have been making renovations to the Pittsburgh landmark since March, so that the rink can offer a long skating season.
  The lines and markings needed to play hockey have also been added, as well as the city’s seal placed at center ice.Fresh ice.
  Join us tonight, #Pittsburgh for the Grand Reopening of the Schenley Park Skating Rink!
  Bring your skates or rent ours. Ice opens after brief cerem
  
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• Painters Union Calls For Boycott Of PPG Products

  31-01-2020 20:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – International Union of Painters and Allied Trades want to boycott PPG, claiming a new digital platform will result in worker exploitation.
  The union says PPG Services, which allows businesses to find contractors for painting products, threatens to drive down wages and reduce quality.They also say the platform has “predatory pricing” and makes it nearly impossible for union workers to be paid fairly.
  The web-based platform was launched last fall and PPG says
  
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• Broken sprinkler washes out school day at Milliones 6-12

  31-01-2020 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  The hallway sprinkler began spraying water uncontrollably after a student broke the head, according to school spokeswoman Ebony Pugh. 
  
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• Woman Accused In Kidnapping, Murder Of 2-Year-Old Girl Headed To Trial

  31-01-2020 20:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The woman accused in the kidnapping and murder of a 2-year-old girl is headed to trial.
  Sharena Nancy, 25, appeared in a courtroom Friday and was held for court on all charges.
  Nancy is facing criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, kidnapping and other related charges in the death of 2-year-old Nalani Johnson last year.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  Police say Nancy allegedly abducted the little girl in August of last year in Penn Hills. Johnson was later found dead on Sept
  
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• Some Local Schools Each Get $35,000 To Help Expand Computer Science Classes

  31-01-2020 20:14
  
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – Some local school districts are getting $35,000 in grants to help expand their computer science classes and teacher training.The grants are part of the PAsmart Targeted program which helps schools expand computer science and STEM programs.Gov. Tom Wolf announced a total of $5.7 million will be distributed to more than 160 local education agencies, which includes nearly 480 schools.Each of the recipients will get $35,000.
  Some local school districts receiving grants
  
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• FBI warns Pittsburgh about millions of dollars in Valentine's Day scams, catfishing

  31-01-2020 20:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  So you think you’ve found your next beau online? If you haven’t met in person, the FBI is urging you to think again.
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Don Shirts In Support Of Philadelphia Flyers Forward Oskar Lindblom As He Battles Ewing’s Sarcoma

  31-01-2020 19:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Penguins and Flyers may be bitter rivals on the ice, but when a member of one of the clubs is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, all players involved are there in support.
  The Pens take on the Flyers Friday at PPG Paints Arena, but before the matchup, multiple Penguins players donned special shirts in support of Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom, who was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in December.
  “You’ve got this, @oskarlindblom #OskarStrong&rd
  
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• State Troopers Rescue Guinea Pigs Dumped Alongside Road

  31-01-2020 19:39
  
  ERIE, Pa. (KDKA) – Pennsylvania state troopers rescued abandoned guinea pigs that were dumped alongside the Bayfront Connector in Erie.On Twitter, Troop E — which covers Erie, Crawford, Warren and Venango Counties — shared a photo of the guinea pig rescue in progress.
  Troopers rescue abandoned guinea pigs! Troopers on patrol noticed something strange alongside the Bayftont Connector and quickly collected the pets in distress. 5 guinea pigs were dropped off along the roadside, 2
  
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• Police: Man Arrested Outside Bar, Accused Of Trying To Assault Teenage Boy And Police Officer

  31-01-2020 19:30
  
  NORTH APOLLO BOROUGH (KDKA) — A Leechburg man is facing charges after police say he tried to beat up a 14-year-old boy and a police officer after leaving a bar in Armstrong County.
  According to Kiski Police, officers were called to the R Bar on 16th Street in North Apollo Borough around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night for reports of a highly intoxicated man.
  Police say they found 50-year-old Michael Altman attempting to assault a 14-year-old boy who was walking on 16th Street. Altman had just le
  
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• Ross Twp. Police: Residents Report People Asking To See Utility Bills, Trying To Force Their Way Into Homes

  31-01-2020 19:07
  
  ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The Ross Township Police are warning residents to be wary after receiving reports of people knocking on doors, asking to see utility bills and then trying to force their way inside.
  In a Facebook post shared Friday, Ross Township Police say they’ve received “a number” of reports over the past few days of incidents like this.
  They go on to say that they’re not sure if these are possible scams or if the people involved are actually from ene
  
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• Greensburg Police Make 1 Arrest, Issue Second Warrant In Sheetz Robbery

  31-01-2020 18:29
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Greensburg Police say they have made one arrest and issued a second warrant in connection with a robbery at the Sheetz on Harvey Avenue.
  According to police, Jerome Garrett is in custody. He is facing robbery charges and other offenses.
  An arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect identified as Tywone McClain. He is also facing robbery charges and is known to frequent the New Kensington area.
   
  Police say he is also known to carry firearms.
  Investigators
  
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• ‘Unblock Me So We Can Talk Then,’ Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Reaches Out To Antonio Brown

  31-01-2020 18:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A day after Antonio Brown seemed to apologize to JuJu Smith-Schuster, JuJu is trying to mend broken ties.Thursday, Brown posted a picture of the duo hugging in Pittsburgh to Instagram.“It’s about inspiring the culture; it’s all love”View this post on InstagramIt’s about inspiring the culture; it’s all love
  A post shared by @ ab on Jan 30, 2020 at 6:46pm PST
  Friday, JuJu responded to the post on Twitter.“Unblock me so we can talk
  
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• Donora Man Killed In Rollover Crash

  31-01-2020 17:23
  
  DONORA (KDKA) — A 41-year-old Donora man has died following a rollover crash in Washington County.
  It happened around 8 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Route 837 and Donora Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The Washington County Coroner’s Office says Derrick Dow’s car hit an embankment and then rolled over.
  He was pronounced dead at 9:20 p.m.
  The crash is being investigated by the Donora Police.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Veteran Pitcher Derek Holland To Minor League Contract

  31-01-2020 17:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to reports, the Pirates have signed a veteran pitcher.Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports that the team has come to an agreement on a minor league deal for pitcher Derek Holland.“Industry source confirms that LHP Derek Holland has signed a minor league contract with the #Pirates. He’ll get an invite to spring training. He can opt out if not on opening-day roster. Holland made 51 relief outings last year for Cubs & Giants: 6.08 ERA, 1.51 WHI
  
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• Convicted Cop Killer’s Mom Faces Prison Time On Hindering Apprehension Charges

  31-01-2020 17:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — The mother of a man convicted in the shooting death of New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw has been convicted of helping him elude police in the days after the 2017 shooting.
  Sherry Holt was found guilty Thursday of hindering apprehension following a non-jury trial.
  Sherry Holt (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County)
  The 49-year-old Pittsburgh resident faces up to seven years in prison when she’s sentenced April 23.
  Her son, Rahmael Sal Holt, was sentenced to d
  
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• WATCH: Super Bowl 54 Commercial Previews Featuring President Trump, Maisie Williams, Jason Momoa And More

  31-01-2020 17:05
  
  This Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will square off for a shot at the Lombardi Trophy. For many, the culmination of the NFL season is as much about the spectacle as it the sport and nothing embodies that better than Super Bowl commercials. If you can’t wait to see this year’s slate check out a few of this year’s ads below featuring names like President Trump, Democratic Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, Maisie Williams, Jason Momoa and Missy Elliott.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: January Closing Out With Another Cloudy Day, Rain And Snow Possible Over Weekend

  31-01-2020 16:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s another gloomy day out there.
  Officially, it looks like January will be the cloudiest month in three years, according to the National Weather Service’s preliminary monthly data.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  It gives a crude 1-10 score based on how much cloud cover there is, with 0 being perfectly clear and 10 being completely cloudy.Our monthly score through the 30th is 256.We will either be a 10 (likely) or a 9 for today (possible), and that would put our over
  
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• Lawyers for Wilkinsburg shooting defendants press for charges to be dismissed

  31-01-2020 16:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Casey White has asked that the charges against his client, Robert Thomas, be dismissed in the 2016 mass shooting.
  
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• Lawyer for Wilkinsburg shooting defendant says DA won't call key witness

  31-01-2020 16:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Casey White has asked that the charges against his client, Robert Thomas, be dismissed in the 2016 mass shooting.
  
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• Lawyer for Wilkinsburg shooting defendant presses for charges to be dismissed citing alleged prosecutorial misconduct,

  31-01-2020 16:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Casey White has asked that the charges against his client, Robert Thomas, be dismissed in the 2016 mass shooting.
  
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• Judge mulls tossing case against one Wilkinsburg shooting defendant; will rule Monday

  31-01-2020 16:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Casey White has asked that the charges against his client, Robert Thomas, be dismissed in the 2016 mass shooting.
  
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• Sources: Lawyers For Backyard Barbecue Mass Shooting Suspects Want Charges Dropped

  31-01-2020 16:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sources tell KDKA the defense attorneys in the Wilkinsburg backyard barbecue mass shooting trial are asking for the charges to be dropped.
  Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday morning against suspects, Cheron Shelton and Robert Thomas.
  Left: Cheron Shelton, Right: Robert Thomas (Photos Courtesy of Allegheny County Jail)
  However, on Friday morning, sources say defense attorneys filed a motion calling for all charges to be dropped. They claim there cannot be a
  
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• Key Witness In Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Trial Not To Testify

  31-01-2020 16:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday morning against two suspects, Cheron Shelton and Robert Thomas, accused in the Wilkinsburg mass shooting.
  Sources tell KDKA the defense attorneys in the Wilkinsburg backyard barbecue mass shooting trial asked for the charges to be dropped.
  Left: Cheron Shelton, Right: Robert Thomas (Photos Courtesy of Allegheny County Jail)
  On Friday morning, sources say defense attorneys filed a motion calling for all charges to be dropp
  
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• 2 Men, Teen Charged With Robbery After Armed Robbery Spree, High Speed Police Chase

  31-01-2020 15:46
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — Two men and a teenager are facing robbery charges following a crime spree that police say stretched across four communities and ended in a crash that knocked out power to an entire community.The suspects, Robert Webb, Deon Dutrieuille and 17-year-old Dontae Dutrieuille, are all facing robbery, theft and criminal conspiracy charges. The teen is charged as an adult.
  Dontae Dutrieuille (Source: Allegheny County)
  According to the criminal complaint, it all started after 4
  
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• PTL Links: January 31, 2020

  31-01-2020 15:01
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Improv presents Tammy Pescatelli
  Pittsburgh Penguins Black Hockey History
  Little Penguins Learn How To Play Hockey
  Pittsburgh Magazine
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramThe Commoner
  Recipe: Taleggio Cheese FondueThe Commoner Chef Dave Racicot8oz Cream
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  Salt to tastePittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Police: Suspects Wanted In Crime Spree Spanning At Least 4 Communities Lead Police On Chase That Ends In Crash

  31-01-2020 05:43
  
  MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — A police chase ended in Monroeville after a speeding car, filled with people wanted for a crime spree that stretched across at least four communities, split a utility pole in half.
  Police say the people in the car committed two armed robberies and another attempted armed robbery before leading police on the chase.Witnesses reported to police a car with a similar description in both armed robberies and another attempted armed robbery.
  One of the armed robberies happ
  
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• Police: Suspects Wanted In Crime Spree Spanning At Least 4 Communities Lead Police On Chase That Ended In Crash

  31-01-2020 05:43
  
  MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — A police chase ended in Monroeville after a speeding car, filled with people wanted for a crime spree that stretched across at least four communities, split a utility pole in half.
  Police say the people in the car committed two armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery before leading police on the chase.Witnesses reported to police a car with a similar description in both armed robberies and another attempted armed robbery.
  One of the armed robberies happened
  
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• Police: Suspects Wanted In Crime Spree Spanning At Least 4 Communities Lead Chase That Ends In Crash

  31-01-2020 05:43
  
  MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — A police chase ended in Monroeville after a speeding car, filled with people wanted for a crime spree that stretched across at least four communities, split a utility pole in half.
  Police say the people in the car committed two armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery before leading police on the chase.Witnesses told police a silver Mercedes was involved in both armed robberies and the attempted armed robbery.
  One of the armed robberies happened at the Crossr
  
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• Residents On Street In Perry North Still Fearful Almost Year After Landslide

  31-01-2020 05:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The rubble still sits at the bottom of a hill almost a year after a house crumbled because of a landslide.
  Those who live near Semicir Street in the city’s Perry North section are worried the situation is going to get worse.
  In February 2019, a landslide caused the road to buckle.
  A year before that, the house was condemned and evacuated.
  (Photo Credit: Bryce Lutz/KDKA)
  Now almost a year later, the house is still there, falling into Riverview Park.
  “It looks
  
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• Residents On Street In Perry North Still Fearful Almost A Year After Landslide

  31-01-2020 05:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The rubble still sits at the bottom of a hill almost a year after a house crumbled because of a landslide.
  Those who live near Semicir Street in the city’s Perry North section are worried the situation is going to get worse.
  In February 2019, a landslide caused the road to buckle.
  A year before that, the house was condemned and evacuated.
  (Photo Credit: Bryce Lutz/KDKA)
  Now almost a year later, the house is still there, falling into Riverview Park.
  “It looks
  
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• President And CEO Of Pro Football Hall Of Fame Gives Troy Polamalu’s Sons Commemorative Hall Of Fame Pin

  31-01-2020 04:41
  
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) — The president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame became friends with the sons of a Pittsburgh Steelers legend.
  (Photo Credit: Pro Football Hall of Fame/Twitter)
  On Thursday, David Baker presented Troy Polamalu’s sons with commemorative Hall of Fame pins.
  The former Steeler is one of 15 modern-era 2020 finalists for the 2020 Pro Football Hall Of Fame..@PFHOFPrez making new friends here at the Super Bowl. He presented @tpolamalu's sons each with a commemorat
  
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• Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit Posts Emotional Tribute To K-9 Rocco, Who Died 6 Years Ago

  31-01-2020 04:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is remembering one of its own.
  The unit posted an emotional tribute to K-9 Rocco, who was killed in the line of duty six years ago to the day on Thursday.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit/Facebook)
  “Today we remember K9 Rocco who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date six years ago. Rocco died protecting the citizens of Pittsburgh, his fellow police officers and his handler Phil Lerza,” the unit’s Facebook post
  
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• Germany’s First Baby Pandas Make Their Public Debut

  31-01-2020 03:57
  
  (CNN) — Panda brothers Pit and Paule took their first steps outside Wednesday with their mother Meng Meng at Zoo Berlin. The twins — the first pandas ever to be born in Germany — are on view to the public for the first time on Thursday.
  The pair, who also have Chinese names, were born on August 31, 2019.
  Pit (Meng Xiang) is “laid-back, dreamy and always ready for a nap,” according to Zoo Berlin’s website. Paule (Meng Yuan) is 48 minutes younger than his more s
  
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• Germany’s First Baby Pandas Make Public Debut

  31-01-2020 03:57
  
  (CNN) — Panda brothers Pit and Paule took their first steps outside Wednesday with their mother Meng Meng at Zoo Berlin. The twins — the first pandas ever to be born in Germany — are on view to the public for the first time on Thursday.
  The pair, who also have Chinese names, were born on August 31, 2019.
  Pit (Meng Xiang) is “laid-back, dreamy and always ready for a nap,” according to Zoo Berlin’s website. Paule (Meng Yuan) is 48 minutes younger than his more s
  
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• New Castle Police Locate Body Of Missing 39-Year-Old Sabrina Salamon

  31-01-2020 03:00
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKa) — The body of a missing New Castle woman has been found.
  On Thursday, 39-year-old Sabrine Salamon’s body was located outside of 574 Long Avenue in New Castle by volunteer search crews, the New Castle Police announced.
  Salamon had been missing since Dec. 20, 2019.
  Salamon wrecked her car on Liberty Street in New Castle in December. Police found the vehicle flipped over on its roof after it crashed into two poles.
  For reasons unknown, Salamon was nowhere to be se
  
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• Poll: Pennsylvanians Favor Statewide Ban On Fracking

  31-01-2020 02:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvanians are split on the future of the fracking industry.
  A Franklin and Marshall College poll found 48 percent of voters favor a statewide ban on fracking while 39 percent oppose such a ban.
  The major divide is by location.
  Sixty-one percent of people in Allegheny County want fracking to be banned across the state.
  But only 28 percent in the rest of Southwestern Pennsylvania are in favor of a ban.
  
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• Poll: Pennsylvanians Favor A Statewide Ban On Fracking

  31-01-2020 02:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvanians are split on the future of the fracking industry.
  A Franklin and Marshall College poll found 48 percent of voters favor a statewide ban on fracking while 39 percent oppose such a ban.
  The major divide is by location.
  Sixty-one percent of people in Allegheny County want fracking to be banned across the state.
  But only 28 percent in the rest of Southwestern Pennsylvania are in favor of a ban.
  
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• Drug Dealer Caught With $376K Of Heroin In His Car After Route 28 Chase Sentenced To 12 Years

  31-01-2020 02:02
  
  CARNEGIE, Pa. (KDKA) – A heroin dealer from Carnegie who led police on a chase down Route 28 is headed to federal prison.
  William Thompson was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
  Police say the chase, which happened in 2015, started during a narcotics investigation downtown. Thompson took off, leading officers on a chase down Route 28 at a speed of more than 100 mph, crashing into a police vehicle and several cars.
  The chase ended when the suspect crashed into a wall just off of Route 28 in M
  
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