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• Buzzer-Beater Gives Fairleigh Dickinson 72-71 Upset Victory Over Robert Morris

  15-02-2020 23:55
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson’s last-gasp shot appeared to have been partially blocked, but Kaleb Bishop leapt for the putback and the Knights upset Northeast Conference leader Robert Morris 72-71 on Saturday.
  Robert Morris, which had won six in a row, grabbed a 71-70 lead on a pair of free throws with 8.4 seconds on the clock. FDU’s Jahlil Jenkins drove into the paint but his stair-stepper was well short of the hoop as it appeared a defender got a hand on it. T
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating Possible Fight In Brookline

  15-02-2020 23:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man was admitted to Mercy Hospital just after 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning with cuts to his back that may have been caused by glass.When police were alerted to the man’s condition they interviewed him at the hospital.According to police, the man’s injuries could have been sustained during a fight along Brookline Boulevard.He was not cooperative with police and was treated then released from Mercy Hospital.Pittsburgh Police are continuing to investigate.
  
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• Chaka Khan To Headline Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

  15-02-2020 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Chaka Khan will be headlining the 2020 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.Joining Chaka Khan for the 10th-anniversary show on June 18-21 will be artists such as Dianne Reeves, The Bad Plus, Jazzmeia Horn, and many others.The full schedule is expected on April 30.More information and the rest of the 2020 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival can be found on their website.
  
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• Donated, Recycled, And Used For Education: What Happens To Valentine’s Day Flowers That Go Unsold

  15-02-2020 21:57
  
  (CNN) — Valentine’s Day represents different things to different people: Love, consumerism, chocolate for breakfast.
  But for the floral industry, it’s essentially a national holiday — and demand is higher than ever.
  Flower business booms during Valentine’s season: Of the millions of Americans predicted to spend $24.7 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, about 37% of them will buy flowers.
  This year, Latam Cargo told CNN it flew more than 12,600 tons of
  
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• Penguins Sign Six ‘Make-A-Wish’ Kids To One-Day Contracts

  15-02-2020 21:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was a big day for six young fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday morning at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.Penguins General Manager Jim Rutherford signed six kids from Make-A-Wish chapters in South Carolina, New York, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson
  “This is a day that the Penguins really look forward to,” Rutherford said to reporters. “We’re really happy to have everybody here. It&r
  
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• No. 13 Penn State Tops Northwestern 77-61

  15-02-2020 20:41
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lamar Stevens scored 23 points to lead No. 13 Penn State over Northwestern 77-61 on Saturday.
  Myles Dread scored 16 and Jamari Wheeler and Mike Watkins added 11 apiece for the Nittany Lions, who led for all but 6:29 to win their eighth straight.
  Boo Buie and Pete Nance had 12 points, Pat Spencer scored 11 and Miller Kopp had 10 for the Wildcats (6-18, 1-13 Big Ten), who lost their ninth in a row.
  The Nittany Lions (20-5, 10-4) led 42-28 at halftime and by as many
  
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• Three Accused Of Neglecting Children In Deplorable Conditions, Doing Drugs

  15-02-2020 19:47
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – Three people are facing drug and endangering the welfare of children charges.Pittsburgh Police arrest 52-year-old John Malick, 28-year-old Zackary Malick, and 26-year-old Nicole Talerico. Officers executed a search warrant at the home around 9 Friday morning at the home in the 2900 block of California Avenue in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood.
  According to the criminal complaint,they found 1 piece of cocaine in the freezer, 6 assorted pills, 2 empty stamp bags,
  
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• Car strikes tree in Fayette County, killing two

  15-02-2020 19:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Speed played a role in the fatal collision, according to the Fayette County coroner.
  
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• Man Convicted Of Punching, Killing Inmate At Ohio Prison

  15-02-2020 18:26
  
  MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio prison inmate has been convicted of murder and other charges for punching and killing another inmate in what trial testimony revealed was a paid “hit” for snitching on a gang leader.
  A Richland County jury deliberated for around two hours before returning its verdict Friday against Tyree Carter, 24, who was accused of killing Michael Dodgens at the Mansfield Correctional Institution in August 2017.
  According to trial testimony, a gang leader who a
  
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• A Dog Was Rescued After Swallowing A Bag Of Crack Cocaine Someone Threw Into His Backyard

  15-02-2020 18:05
  
  (CNN) — A pitbull named Nipsey fell victim to his appetite when he ate a bag of crack cocaine that was thrown into his owner’s backyard, Detroit police said.
  Officers were executing a search warrant at a neighboring property on Wednesday when one of the suspects listed in the warrant threw a bag of crack cocaine over the fence, Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski told CNN. Nipsey was in the yard at the time.
  Police heard Nipsey barking, Donakowski said, and when officers went to
  
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• He’s Been Gone For Eight Years, But He Still Gets His Wife Flowers Every Valentine’s Day

  15-02-2020 17:15
  
  (CNN) — A Kentucky man passed away in 2012, but before he did, he made sure that his wife would always know just how much he loved her.
  For over eight years, Rich Cox has had a flower arrangement delivered to his wife for her birthday and Valentine’s Day, which are a day apart.
  When Tracey got the first flower delivery, a year after Rich had passed, she said she was in shock over what her husband had arranged for her.
  (Photo Credit: Bethany Cox) Rich’s first Valentine’s D
  
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• QB Mason Rudolph’s Agent Says Garrett’s Racial Slur Claim Is ‘Defamatory’, Threatens Legal Action

  15-02-2020 16:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The agent for Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has stated that Garrett’s claim of a racial slur is “defamatory” to his client, according to inside sources.
  The agent continued to say that Garrett has “now exposed [himself] to legal liability” after his interview with ESPN where he repeated his accusation against Rudolph.
  “We waited to hear the entire interview. Garrett, after initially apologizing to Mason Rudolph, has made the ill
  
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• Man Arrested After Allegedly Kidnapping, Brutally Beating Ex-Girlfriend In Front Of Her Children

  15-02-2020 16:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man accused of kidnapping and beating his ex-girlfriend in front of her young children was arrested on Friday.
  The victim was attending a candlelight vigil with her children on Jan. 10 when Earl Peters Jr., 27, pulled up in his car and forced the victim and her children into the vehicle. He drove them to the victim’s residence on Letsche Street where he let the children out but forced the victim to stay inside. The couple reportedly got into a heated argument.
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• Mike Tomlin Issues Statement Supporting Mason Rudolph After Racist Accusations

  15-02-2020 15:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin has stated his support for quarterback Mason Rudolph after he was accused of using a racial slur.In an interview with ESPN on Friday, the Cleveland Browns’ Defensive End Myles Garrett claimed that Ruldoph had called him a racial slur during a brawl. Tomlin responded with a statement supporting Rudolph on Saturday.“I support Mason Rudolph not only because I know him, but also because I was on that field immediately follo
  
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• Mike Tomlin Issues Statement Supporting Mason Rudolph After Racist Accusation

  15-02-2020 15:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin has stated his support for quarterback Mason Rudolph after he was accused of using a racial slur.
  In an interview with ESPN on Friday, the Cleveland Browns’ Defensive End Myles Garrett claimed that Ruldoph had called him a racial slur during a brawl. Tomlin responded with a statement supporting Rudolph on Saturday.
  “I support Mason Rudolph not only because I know him, but also because I was on that field immediately fol
  
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• Mike Tomlin, Arthur Moats Show Support For Mason Rudolph After Racist Accusation

  15-02-2020 15:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin has stated his support for quarterback Mason Rudolph after he was accused of using a racial slur.
  In an interview with ESPN on Friday, the Cleveland Browns’ Defensive End Myles Garrett claimed that Ruldoph had called him a racial slur during a brawl. Tomlin responded with a statement supporting Rudolph on Saturday.
  “I support Mason Rudolph not only because I know him, but also because I was on that field immediately fol
  
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• Lamb: Western Pennsylvanians feel 'betrayed' by fracking ban legislation

  15-02-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, condemned the bill, introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.
  
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• Police: 2 Killed In Early Morning Crash

  15-02-2020 12:56
  
  GRINDSTONE, Pa. (AP) — A single-vehicle crash in western Pennsylvania claimed the lives of two people over the weekend, authorities said.
  Fayette County officials said a car went out of control Redstone Township and hit a tree at about 2 a.m. Saturday.
  Coroner Phillip Reilly said 27-year-old Miranda Huseman and 32-year-old Daniel Guthrie were killed.
  Reilly said neither victim was wearing a seat belt. Township police are investigating.
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• 2 Killed In Early Morning Accident In Redstone Township

  15-02-2020 12:56
  
  REDSTONE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people were killed in an early morning accident in Fayette County.
  Fayette County 911 confirmed reports of a fatal accident.
  The victims of the crash were not identified.
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• Pittsburgh Man Facing Burglary And Assault Charges After Domestic Incident

  15-02-2020 11:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man is facing a felony charge stemming from a January domestic incident.
  Omar Gonzalez is facing burglary and simple assault charges.
  According to a criminal complaint filed by Pittsburgh Police, Gonzalez attempted to assault his former intimate partner, Aletta Curry.
  Curry stated that when Gonzalez knocked on the door to her apartment, he forcefully pushed the door inwards when she began opening it.
  Curry stated that an argument started when she asked Gonz
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold Temperatures Make For Frigid Saturday Morning

  15-02-2020 11:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you thought yesterday morning was cold, you’ll think twice if you’re stepping outside this morning.
  With clear skies and calm wind, our low temperatures are in the single digits and low teens.Some areas farther north are feeling below 0° with light winds.
  Plenty of sunshine is in store with high pressure in place and a southerly flow brings our high temperatures back to the upper 30’s.
  A slight chance for a wintry mix could be in store Sunday, b
  
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• Study: Pittsburgh Ranks The 7th Least Car Dependent City In The U.S.

  15-02-2020 08:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From bike lanes to walking trails, Pittsburgh has become a city less dependent on cars.
  According to a recent study, Pittsburgh ranks as the 7th least car-dependent metro area in the United States.
  Data analyzed in the study includes average annual miles driven per person, average annual miles driven per vehicle, as well as factoring in the number of workers who commute and the number of workers whose households have two or more vehicles.
   
  
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• Study: Pittsburgh Ranked The 7th Least Car Dependent City In The U.S.

  15-02-2020 08:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From bike lanes to walking trails, Pittsburgh has become a city less dependent on cars.
  According to a recent study, Pittsburgh ranks as the 7th least car-dependent metro area in the United States.
  Data analyzed in the study includes average annual miles driven per person, average annual miles driven per vehicle, as well as factoring in the number of workers who commute and the number of workers whose households have two or more vehicles.
   
  
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• Bricks Fall From Facade Of Building In Sharpsburg

  15-02-2020 08:11
  
  SHARPSBURG (KDKA) — Part of the facade of a building in Sharpsburg fell on Friday.
  A few dozen bricks fell from the facade of a building on Main Street.
  The bricks fell into an alley next to the Art in Motion Dance Studio near Dancing Gnome Brewery.
  No one was in the alley when the bricks fell.
  “It was crazy because a lot of times, the people are actually standing over there. That’s an area where people congregate,” said Glenn Szjitas, Jr. who witnessed the bricks fall.
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• Penguins Host French Language Night On Friday Night

  15-02-2020 07:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At PPG Paints Arena on Friday night, you could hear goal announcements in more than one language.
  The Penguins partnered with DuoLingo to present “French Language Night” when the team hosted the Montreal Canadiens.Well, are you? pic.twitter.com/w9w8dFVnaa
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 15, 2020Special elements of the in-arena game coverage included former Penguins player Max Talbot recording the audio “welcome” message outside t
  
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• Penguins Host French Language Night, Max Talbot Announces Goals

  15-02-2020 07:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At PPG Paints Arena on Friday night, you could hear goal announcements in more than one language.
  The Penguins partnered with DuoLingo to present “French Language Night” when the team hosted the Montreal Canadiens.Well, are you? pic.twitter.com/w9w8dFVnaa
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 15, 2020Special elements of the in-arena game coverage included former Penguins player Max Talbot recording the audio “welcome” message outside t
  
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• Ellwood City Girl Battling Organ Rejection Receives Overwhelming Amount Of Valentine Cards

  15-02-2020 06:46
  
  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) — One Ellwood City girl’s Valentine’s Day request for cards was granted and then some.
  12-year-old Kyree Beachem is battling organ rejection, years after a multiple organ transplant.
  Having been in and out of the hospital countless times over the past few years, she had a request on Valentine’s Day.
  Since she couldn’t be in school, she really wanted to be able to receive Valentine’s cards in the mail.Overflowing with joy and gratitude!
  
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• Animal Friends Hosts Adorable Kissing Booth On Valentine’s Day

  15-02-2020 05:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Animal Friends helped share the love this Valentine’s Day.
  Animal Friends hosted a kissing booth that featured kisses from puppies and kittens.It was a creative Valentine’s Day for all involved.“Our residents are sharing the love with our staff this Valentine’s Day. Take a look at these adorable portraits!” Animal Friends posted on Facebook.(Photo Credit: Animal Friends/Facebook)
  
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• Animal Friends Hosts Adorable Animal Kissing Booth On Valentine’s Day

  15-02-2020 05:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Animal Friends helped share the love this Valentine’s Day.
  Animal Friends hosted a kissing booth that featured kisses from puppies and kittens.It was a creative Valentine’s Day for all involved.“Our residents are sharing the love with our staff this Valentine’s Day. Take a look at these adorable portraits!” Animal Friends posted on Facebook.(Photo Credit: Animal Friends/Facebook)
  
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• Pennsylvania Treasury Has Nearly $750,000 Worth Of Unclaimed Property From People With The Names Valentine, Cupid Or Love

  15-02-2020 04:02
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Treasurer is looking for Valentine’s.Treasurer Joe Torsella says the treasury has more than $730,000 worth of unclaimed property from people with the first, middle or last name of Valentine, Cupid or Love.
  You can search the treasury’s website to see if anything belongs to you.
  Click here.
  
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• Police: 2 Students Injured Near The Campus Of IUP During Armed Robbery

  15-02-2020 04:01
  
  INDIANA, Pa (KDKA) — Officials say two students were injured during an armed robbery near the campus of IUP.CONFIRMED: IUP campus officials say two people who were injured during last night’s shooting on Wayne Ave. were students. The victims names have not been released. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/VYbRqV4vmK
  — Royce KDKA(@roycejonesnews) February 15, 2020
  The Indiana Borough Police said it responded to the call of an armed robbery in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue on Friday night.
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• Police: 1 Person Shot Near The Campus Of IUP During Armed Robbery

  15-02-2020 04:01
  
  INDIANA, Pa (KDKA) — Officials say one person was shot and a second person was hurt during a shooting near the campus of IUP.
  The Indiana Borough Police said it responded to the call of an armed robbery in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue on Friday night.
  (Photo Credit: Bryce Lutz/KDKA)
  While responding, a second call came in indicating shots were fired in the area.
  Officers found one person who was shot and a second person who was injured.
  The suspects were three males attempting to obstruct
  
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• W. Va. Gov. Jim Justice Says Sorry If He Offended After Calling High School Girls Basketball Team ‘Thugs’

  15-02-2020 03:55
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday offered a conditional apology for calling a high school girls basketball team “thugs,” saying he didn’t know the remarks would cause any trouble.
  Justice has drawn criticism for using the term after a scuffle broke out at a heated Tuesday night game between Greenbrier East High School, where he coaches, and Woodrow Wilson High School.
  “I hate to say it any other way, but honest to God’s truth is
  
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• W. Va. Gov. Jim Justice Says Says Sorry If He Offended After Calling High School Girls Basketball Team ‘Thugs’

  15-02-2020 03:55
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday offered a conditional apology for calling a high school girls basketball team “thugs,” saying he didn’t know the remarks would cause any trouble.
  Justice has drawn criticism for using the term after a scuffle broke out at a heated Tuesday night game between Greenbrier East High School, where he coaches, and Woodrow Wilson High School.
  “I hate to say it any other way, but honest to God’s truth is
  
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• Jason Zucker’s 2 Goals Help Penguins Beat Canadiens

  15-02-2020 03:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newly-acquired Jason Zucker scored his first two goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins during a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.
  Zucker scored his 15th and 16th of the season in a 1:42 span, with Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher getting a goal in between. Zucker provided 2-0 and 3-1 leads and has nine goals in 12 career games against the Canadiens.
  Kris Letang scored a power-play goal against his hometown team and his 13th overall of the season, and Zac
  
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• 3 Men Wearing Ski Masks Involved In Shooting Near IUP

  15-02-2020 03:05
  
  INDIANA, Pa (KDKA) — Officials said three men wearing ski masks were involved in a shooting near the campus of IUP.
  The university sent out an alert message on Friday night to students.
  The alert said at around 8 p.m., three African American males dressed in black clothing were involved in the shooting in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue.The university suggested everyone remain locked indoors or inside until otherwise advised.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Central Catholic High School To Begin Random Drug Testing

  15-02-2020 02:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese will soon drug test students at Central Catholic High School.
  The Diocese says it’s part of a new wellness initiative. The testing will begin next school year and will be random.
  Students will face discipline, and be forced to get help after multiple positive tests.
  The Diocese says a “non-invasive hair sampling procedure” will be used.“This pilot program is one more reason why Catholic schools are so important in
  
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• Workers Are Saving Their Money, Bringing 401(K) Plans To Record Levels

  15-02-2020 01:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People are putting more money away for retirement.
  With the stock market soaring, 401(k) plans are soaring, too.
  But there’s one other factor that’s brought 401(k) plans to record levels: workers are saving a lot more.
  “I think it’s a good sign,” financial advisor Robert Fragasso said. “It signifies that people are realizing that they have to depend on themselves, their own efforts.”
  Fragasso said a 401(K) is a great way to avoi
  
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• Hill District’s Centre Avenue YMCA To Get $7M Renovation

  15-02-2020 01:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Centre Avenue YMCA in the Hill District will be playing a big role in providing new affordable housing to the community.
  The YMCA has provided African Americans in the Hill District the opportunity for activities and affordable housing for nearly 100 years.
  “It was in need of great repair and a lot of resources to bring it up to code, so they began to really think through what’s the best way to do it,” said Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle.
  Through mul
  
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• Prosecutor fights child welfare agency over drug testing him

  15-02-2020 01:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  A lawyer recently sworn in as district attorney in southwestern Pennsylvania is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that county child welfare officials investigating complaints about him don't have legal authority to compel him to take a drug test
  
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• Vial Of Coronavirus Coming To Pitt’s Center For Vaccine Research Lab

  15-02-2020 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – With researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studying the deadly coronavirus, the actual virus that’s headed there is being handled very carefully.Dr. Paul Duprex with the school’s Center for Vaccine Research showed KDKA a demonstration of how the virus will arrive at their Oakland campus.The small vile will contain a half milliliter of fluid and 50 to 60 million coronavirus particles. Dr. Duprex said it will come in a box. Inside the box will be dry
  
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• Local Woman Working To Make Pittsburgh More Livable For Everyone

  15-02-2020 01:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh woman is working to lift up others and make the city more livable for all.
  Tracy McCants Lewis is a daughter of Pittsburgh.
  She has lived here for most of her life and currently works as the deputy counsel and director of human resources for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  Before joining the Penguins, she spent 10 years at Duquesne University as a tenured law professor.She also ran the university’s law clinic and still does work there.
  “What I was focu
  
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• Families Of 6 Victims Killed In Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Looking For Justice After Cheron Shelton’s Acquittal

  15-02-2020 00:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — “I am Jessica Shelton, I lost three children last night and two nieces.”
  That was Jessica Shelton talking to reporters less than 24 hours after what was supposed to be a spontaneous family cookout in Wilkinsburg. It suddenly turned to gut wrenching grief.
  Six people were killed, including an unborn child, on the night of March 9, 2016.
  A nightmare that continued for the family when the suspect in the murders, Cheron Shelton — no relations to the victim
  
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• Sports & Exhibition Authority Using Dogs To Rid The North Shore Of Canada Geese

  15-02-2020 00:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Sports & Exhibition Authority is trying to rid the North Shore of geese and geese droppings.Posing against the sun-splashed skyline, the geese look like the official birds of Pittsburgh.
  Canada Geese live in the area year-round and are almost always found on the Great Lawn of the North Shore or bathing along the Riverwalk.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  You also can’t miss what they leave behind, by the pound, per bird, each day.Doug Straley of the Sports & Exhib
  
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