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• Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Person With A Glass At Mario’s South Side Saloon

  09-02-2020 23:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One man was hurt in a bar fight on the South Side.
  A Pittsburgh police officer working security at Mario’s South Side Saloon found the man bleeding from the head.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Jail)
  He says another patron hit him in the face with a glass.The assault was caught on surveillance.
  Zachary Patterson was arrested and charged with two counts of assault.
  The criminal complaint said that Patterson told police, “I didn’t think I hit him that h
  
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• Police: Man Said He Slept With Shotgun, Woke To Find 3-Year-Old Girl Dead

  09-02-2020 22:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a Pittsburgh man charged in the death of a 3-year-old girl told investigators that he was sleeping next to the child with a loaded shotgun under his pillow and awoke to a loud bang and found her dead with a neck wound.
  Marlin Pritchard, 51, was charged Sunday with criminal homicide, child endangerment and weapons offenses in the death early Sunday of the girl identified by the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office as 3-year-old Chassity Clancy.
  
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• Ringgold School District Closed Again Due To Threats

  09-02-2020 21:31
  
  MONONGAHELA, Pa. (KDKA) — Ringgold School District announced that it is closed again on Monday due to additional threats of violence.In a Facebook post by the superintendent Megan Marie Van Fossan, the district said Monday will be a flexible instruction day.
  Over the weekend, administrators and district police officers were alerted to more threats of violence, the district said.
  An investigation is underway.The district was closed on Friday due to a threat at the middle school.“Provi
  
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• West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin Fires Back At Pres. Donald Trump Criticism

  09-02-2020 21:22
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has fired back at President Donald Trump’s criticism of the West Virginia Democrat for voting guilty on two articles of impeachment. Manchin says he — not Trump — has fought tirelessly for his constituents.
  Manchin issued the response Saturday night on Twitter, a day after Trump tweeted that he was “very surprised & disappointed” with Manchin’s votes and claimed no president has done more for the state.
  
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• Facebook’s 1st Ohio Data Center Up And Running; More To Come

  09-02-2020 19:59
  
  NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s first Facebook data center is now up and running, with more investment in the facility on the way.
  The center in New Albany in suburban Columbus will eventually employ more than 150 people, up from 50 now, according to the social media giant. The center went online Thursday at a 340-acre campus, with plans announced to add two more buildings with an eventual investment of $1 billion.
  “We look forward to continuing this strong partnership for many
  
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• A New Literary Prize Will Award More Than $100,000 To A North American Writer. The Only Criteria? No Men

  09-02-2020 19:42
  
  (CNN) — The most notable prizes in American literature are most often awarded to men.
  In the last 20 years, six women have won the Nobel Prize in iiterature. Six won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. The National Book Award for fiction comes closest to parity, with nine women winners in two decades.
  But come 2022, there will be a literary award no North American man is eligible for: The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. And this one pays more than most of the other awards.
  First reported by T
  
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• Mass Cancellation Of Chicago Flights Impacts Pittsburgh Travel

  09-02-2020 19:17
  
  PITTSBURGH/CHICAGO (KDKA/CBS) — Severe winter weather has prompted Chicago-area airports to cancel over 400 flights, including departures from and arrivals to Pittsburgh.
  CBS Chicago reported Sunday morning that at least 366 flights were canceled at O’Hare International Airport with average delays of 46 minutes in response to weather concerns. Some flights have even been delayed for more than 3 hours. Midway International Airport has canceled 78 flights and has a shorter delay than O
  
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• Port Authority T-Line Limits Number Of Stops Temporarily

  09-02-2020 18:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Light Rail T-Line will be limiting its service during nights starting tonight through Feb. 13.
  ICYMI: https://t.co/cuZNQA5EyQ
  — Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) February 9, 2020
  For both the blue and red lines, the last stop for inbound passengers will be the Wood Street station from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. A shuttle will be provided between the Wood Street and Allegheny stations for passengers wishing to go to the North Shore.
  
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• British Airways Smashes Record For Quickest Subsonic Flight From New York To London

  09-02-2020 18:24
  
  (CNN) — A British Airways (BA) flight has broken the record for the fastest-ever subsonic flight between New York and London, reaching a top speed of more than 800mph (1,287km/h).
  The Boeing 747 aircraft flew overnight from Saturday to Sunday and reached its destination in four hours and 56 minutes, as Storm Ciara sped towards the United Kingdom.
  The plane landed at Heathrow airport at 4.43 a.m., almost two hours earlier than scheduled. Its top speed during the flight was 825mph (1,327km/h
  
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• Multiple Crews Respond To Person Trapped In Vehicle On Route 28 Southbound

  09-02-2020 17:55
  
  MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) — A person was trapped in a vehicle on Route 28 southbound after crashing into a median strip around 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
  Emergency crews, including Millvale Volunteer Fire Department Station 191, Millvale Police, Millvale Fire Police, Cherry City Volunteer Fire Company and Ross West View EMSA, all responded to the crash site.Upon arrival, crews could get to the driver, but the vehicle itself was not stable. Crews stabilized the vehicle with equipment to allow medics
  
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• The National Weather Service Celebrates 150 Years

  09-02-2020 16:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has existed for 150 years, providing the latest forecast analytics to stations across the nation.
  Happy Birthday to….us!https://t.co/ilulhVBF2b
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) February 9, 2020
  “As we celebrate our 150th Anniversary, and NOAA its 50th, we have much to document, collect, preserve, and share, along with our partners in the Weather Enterprise and the academic, research, and technology communities who have he
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Light Snow Showers Will Turn Into Heavy Rain

  09-02-2020 15:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh is waking up a little warmer than yesterday with a few flakes around.The next weather-maker arrives tonight with all snow around 6:00 p.m. before switching to a light mix and then all to rain around midnight. Temperatures warm up through the day reaching the high at midnight, and tomorrow morning it will be in the 40s.Rain ends tomorrow during the late morning and early afternoon. On Tuesday, the highs will be in the 40s, but the morning will be right around
  
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• ‘This is my fault’: Beltzhoover man arrested in shooting death of 3-year-old girl

  09-02-2020 15:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say he was sleeping next to two children with a loaded shotgun under his pillow.
  
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• Bridge on Pink House Road In Sewickley Heights Closed Until 2022

  09-02-2020 13:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that it has closed Little Sewickley Creek South Branch Bridge Number One.
  During an inspection last year, a consultant determined that the bridge was structurally safe.
  The bridge was inspected again recently, and a consultant notified the Department of Public Works that the condition of the bridge had deteriorated.
  Based on that information, the Department of Public Works decided to close the bridge.
  The bridge
  
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• Local Venues To Offer Services To Those Affected By Noah’s Sudden Closing

  09-02-2020 12:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With a local event center suddenly closing its doors, other area venues are rushing to offer their services to those in need.
  Planning a wedding can be stressful, and, with Noah’s Event Venues closing two area locations without warning, many are scrambling to try and find a new venue for their special day.
  According to Rebecca Abaray, General Manager of Edgewood Country Club in Churchill, their venue is offering special pricing and discounts to those affected by N
  
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• Young Girl Found Dead Following Beltzhoover Shooting

  09-02-2020 11:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A young girl is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Beltzhoover.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of E. Warrington Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
  Zone 3 officers arrived and cleared the home for a possible shooter.
  Officers were alerted to a juvenile female with a single gunshot wound to the neck lying in a bed.
  Pittsburgh EMS determined that the female was deceased.
  There were no other injuries in the home.
  Violent Crime Unit and the Cr
  
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• Police: Young Girl Found Dead Following Beltzhoover Shooting

  09-02-2020 11:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A young girl is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Beltzhoover.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of E. Warrington Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
  Zone 3 officers arrived and cleared the home for a possible shooter.
  Officers were alerted to a juvenile female with a single gunshot wound to the neck lying in a bed.
  Pittsburgh EMS determined that the female was deceased.
  There were no other injuries in the home.
  Violent Crime Unit and the Cr
  
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• Police Respond To E. Warrington Avenue Shooting, Juvenile Female Found Dead

  09-02-2020 11:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A juvenile female is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Beltzhoover.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of E. Warrington Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
  Zone 3 officers arrived and cleared the home for a possible shooter.
  Officers were alerted to a juvenile female with a single gunshot wound to the neck lying in a bed.
  Pittsburgh EMS determined that the female was deceased.
  There were no other injuries in the home.
  Violent Crime Unit and t
  
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• Police: Juvenile Female Found Dead Following Beltzhoover Shooting

  09-02-2020 11:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A juvenile female is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Beltzhoover.
  Pittsburgh Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of E. Warrington Avenue around 1:30 a.m.
  Zone 3 officers arrived and cleared the home for a possible shooter.
  Officers were alerted to a juvenile female with a single gunshot wound to the neck lying in a bed.
  Pittsburgh EMS determined that the female was deceased.
  There were no other injuries in the home.
  Violent Crime Unit and t
  
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• 3-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Following Beltzhoover Shooting, Man Arrested

  09-02-2020 11:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 3-year-old girl is dead following a shooting early Sunday morning in Beltzhoover.
  Police arrested Marlin Pritchard, 51, of Beltzhoover in connection to the girl’s death. He is being charged with homicide, endangering the welfare of a child and gun charges. Pritchard was taken in custody this morning and is now in the Allegheny County Jail.The girl’s identity is unknown at this time. We will update this story once that information is released by the medical
  
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• Girl Raises Over $3,000 For Local K9 Officer

  09-02-2020 08:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local girl’s fundraiser raised $3,307 for the New Kensington Police Department’s K9 officer Deuce.
  (Photo Credit: Jamie Bastine)
  Kaley Bastine loves helping police officers — both human and K9.
  She previously raised a total of $2,889 for Officer Joe Martino and his K9 Deuce.
  This fundraiser puts that total over $5,000.
  
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• Humane Animal Rescue Helps Emaciated Fox With ‘Serious’ Skin Infection

  09-02-2020 07:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Humane Animal Rescue is nursing an emaciated fox with a serious skin infection back to health.
  A fox who has severe sarcoptic mange and is emaciated was rescued by a volunteer who brought her into Humane Animal Rescue.
  (Photo Credit: Humane Animal Rescue)
  She is currently being treated at Humane Animal Rescue’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and is on an easily digestible diet due to her condition.
  When she is more stable, she’ll get a bath to help with the
  
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• Brookline Woman Leaves Nasty Note After Her Car Was Broken Into

  09-02-2020 06:40
  
  BROOKLINE (KDKA) — Valerie Sloan is making it clear that you shouldn’t mess with her things.
  Earlier this week in Brookline, someone broke into her car that was parked in the alley behind her home on Woodbourne Avenue.
  She didn’t call the police, but instead decided to write a note for the thief.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  While her message may have been a little harsh, one of her neighbors agrees with her.
  “Brookline has had more automobile thefts th
  
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• Grant will help reopen the 103-year-old Brady Tunnel, a vital link along the Armstrong Trail

  09-02-2020 05:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy gives $35,000 to Armstrong Trails to help connect trails that are to link Pittsburgh with Erie.
  
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• Grant will help reopen the 100-year-old Brady Tunnel, a vital link along the Armstrong Trail

  09-02-2020 05:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy gives $35,000 to Armstrong Trails to help connect trails that are to link Pittsburgh with Erie.
  
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• Grant to help reopen the 100-year-old Brady Tunnel, a vital link along the Armstrong Trail

  09-02-2020 05:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy gives $35,000 to Armstrong Trails to help connect trails that are to link Pittsburgh with Erie.
  
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• Grant to help reopen 100-year-old Brady Tunnel, a vital link along the Armstrong Trail

  09-02-2020 05:49 via post-gazette.com
  
  National Rails-to-Trails Conservancy gives $35,000 to Armstrong Trails to help connect trails that are to link Pittsburgh with Erie.
  
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• Pitt professor: Past outbreaks provide lessons for figuring out new coronavirus

  09-02-2020 05:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pitt history professor Mari Webel says past outbreaks are informing how public health officials will eventually get a hold of new coronavirus
  
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• Tree of Life evoked a 'collective compassion.' Now a Pittsburgh group uses faith to help others facing trauma

  09-02-2020 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gun violence prompts interfaith leaders to discuss how to better respond to the needs of people living with the effects of trauma
  
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• Tree of Life brought out a 'collective compassion.' Now a Pittsburgh group uses faith to help others facing trauma.

  09-02-2020 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gun violence prompts interfaith leaders to discuss how to better respond to the needs of people living with the effects of trauma
  
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• Pittsburgh's Chinese community concerned about virus outbreak, seeks to help Wuhan

  09-02-2020 05:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Members of Pittsburgh Chinese community talk to family and friends daily about the virus outbreak in China, but also are helping deliver medical supplies there
  
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• Local Man Killed In West Mifflin Shooting After Trying To Break Up Fight

  09-02-2020 05:13
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – One person was killed overnight after a shooting in the 100 block of Palmer Lane in West Mifflin.
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as 21-year old Anthony Orosco. Officials determined that he was shot in the chest. Police and EMS responded to teh scene around 10:24 p.m., and Orosco was taken to an area hospital where he died at 11:06 p.m.
  In their investigation, Allegheny County Homicide detectives discovered there had
  
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• Homicide Detectives Investigating After Man Shot In West Mifflin

  09-02-2020 05:13
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Homicide detectives are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in the chest in West Mifflin.Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting that happened at 10:23 Saturday night. According to police, the incident happened on the 100 block of Palmer Lane in West Mifflin.When first responders arrived, they say they found a 20-year-old man shot in the chest. Homicide detectives are initiating the investigation, police say
  
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• 20-Year Old Anthony Orosco Killed In West Mifflin Shooting

  09-02-2020 05:13
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – One person has been killed overnight after a shooting in the 100 block of Palmer Lane in West Mifflin.
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as 20-year old Anthony Orosco.The shooting occurred at the New Colony Mobile Home Park, the same trailer park where a 6-year old boy was shot and killed by his brother in 2017.
  Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• ‘All That Money Is Just Lost Now’: Fort Cherry Prom Committee Out $3,000 After Local Venue Closes Suddenly

  09-02-2020 04:54
  
  CRANBERRY, Pa. (KDKA) – Fort Cherry High School in Washington County was supposed to have their prom at Noah’s Event Venue in Southpointe, and since hearing-the venue is filing for bankruptcy, they’re certain they’re being ripped off.“We’ve done pageants, we’ve had businesses make monetary donations and all that money is just lost now,” says Katie Nemec from Fort Cherry High School.“It’s our last dance ever. We wanted to go out with a b
  
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• Crosby Leads Penguins Over Panthers 3-2

  09-02-2020 04:18
  
  SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 10th goal in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 win Saturday night.
  Kris Letang had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who improved to 9-3-0 in their past 12 games. Teddy Blueger also scored, and Tristan Jarry stopped 33 shots.
  Florida dropped to 1-3-1 since returning from the All-Star break. Mike Hoffman had a goal and an assist for the Panthers, and Brett Connolly also scored. Sergei Bob
  
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• Large Police Presence At Edgewood Towne Center For Reported Fight

  09-02-2020 04:01
  
  EDGEWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) – First responders are on scene at the Edgewood Towne Center.911 dispatchers confirmed police and EMS are at Scene 75 at the Edgewood Towne Center.Police have built a presence at Scene 75 in Edgewood Towne Center. People leaving the building tell me there was a fight inside, havent confirmed anything woth police. #BreakingNews #edgewood pic.twitter.com/hfRSiB2TSa
  — KDCal (@CalThePhotog) February 9, 2020
  KDKA’s Royce Jones says guests were telling him there
  
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• Large Police Presence At Edgewood Towne Center

  09-02-2020 04:01
  
  EDGEWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) – First responders are on scene at the Edgewood Towne Center.911 dispatchers confirmed police and EMS are at Scene 75 at the Edgewood Towne Center.Police have built a presence at Scene 75 in Edgewood Towne Center. People leaving the building tell me there was a fight inside, havent confirmed anything woth police. #BreakingNews #edgewood pic.twitter.com/hfRSiB2TSa
  — KDCal (@CalThePhotog) February 9, 2020
  A KDKA photographer on scene says people are reporting a fig
  
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• Hundreds Run Around Pittsburgh In Their Underwear For Cupid’s Undie Run

  09-02-2020 02:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Hundreds of people braved the Pittsburgh winter in their underwear to run around the North Shore for a good cause.The Cupid’s Undie Run — an underwear-only run — took place on Saturday.In case you were wondering, the forecasted high was in the upper 30s.
  The event raises awareness for NF, or neurofibromatosis, which is a condition that causes tumors to form on the brain, spinal cord and nerves.The race in Pittsburgh was just one of 20 in cities across
  
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• Lofton Scores 21, St. Bonaventure Knocks Off Duquesne 83-80

  09-02-2020 01:29
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) – Kyle Lofton had 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and added seven assists as St. Bonaventure edged Duquesne 83-80.Jaren English had 15 points and seven rebounds for St. Bonaventure, which earned its fourth straight victory.Dominick Welch added 14 points and nine rebounds. Osun Osunniyi had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Bonnies.
  Dukes battle to the end.#GoDukes | #A10MBB pic.twitter.com/j0b8JD3qNK
  — Duquesne Basketball (@DuqMBB) February 8, 2020
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• Pretty cats strut their stuff at the Steel City Kitties show

  09-02-2020 01:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  The cats will be back for a second day of showing on Sunday at The Willows Event Center in Industry, Beaver County
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Take Students On Field Trip To See The Mummies At Carnegie Science Center

  09-02-2020 01:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – More than a dozen students went on a special field trip with the Pittsburgh Police to see the mummies at Carnegie Science Center.
  The Pittsburgh Police took students from Manchester Academic Charter School to see the “Mummies of the World” exhibit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The Science Center says it’s a great opportunity to get the students interested in science.
  The exhibit is the world’s largest collection of mummies, featuring more than more than
  
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• Furry Tails: Sir Gregory – The Brave, Handsome And Gentle

  09-02-2020 00:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Six and a half million pets.
  Every year, 6.5 million animals enter shelters across the country.Of those, 1.5 million are euthanized, according to the ASPCA.
  That’s 670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats here one day and gone the next due to overcrowding.
  Thankfully, Sir Gregory is not one of those cats, but he so easily could have been.His story is a sad one, but the Kitty Queen Cat Rescue in McKees Rocks is giving him a chance for hope.
  (Source: Kitty Queen Cat Rescue)
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• Champagnie Pops For 30, Pitt Slips By Georgia Tech 73-64

  09-02-2020 00:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Freshman Justin Champagnie poured in a career-high 30 points and Pittsburgh pulled away from Georgia Tech 73-64.Champagnie made 12 of 17 shots, including all three of his 3-point attempts as the Panthers bounced back from a tough road loss at Notre Dame by clamping down on the Yellow Jackets late.Trey McGowens added 14 points and nine assists for Pitt.Terrell Brown finished with nine points and six rebounds in his first start since late November.Michael Devoe led Georgia
  
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