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• Notice Of Execution Signed For Convicted Cop Killer Eric Frein

  11-05-2020 23:59
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has signed a Notice of Execution for convicted cop killer Eric Frein.Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel signed the notice on Monday, setting June 22, 2020 for the execution of Frein.
  Gov. Tom Wolf has imposed a moratorium on executions.“The law provides that when the governor does not sign a warrant of execution within the specified time period, the secretary of corrections has 30 days within which to issue a
  
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• Allegheny Health Network announces mobile COVID-19 testing van in Homewood Tuesday and Thursday

  11-05-2020 22:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  Testing will take place by appointment only for people showing symptoms. A physician’s order is not required. To set up an appointment, the number to call is 412-687-7348.
  
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• ‘Behind The Berlin Wall’: As Pa. National Guard Helps At Beaver Co. Nursing Home, Families Hope It Isn’t Too Late

  11-05-2020 22:35
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — Over three dozen National Guard members are now inside Brighton Rehab And Wellness Center in Beaver County.
  The facility is one of the hot spots in the state for coronavirus and is now receiving extra help.
  “It all happened very fast,” said Lt. Col. Keith Hickox with the Pennsylvania National Guard.
  On Saturday, the state sent a team to Beaver Co. to assess the nursing home’s situation.
  On Monday morning, the guard was on the ground to help.
  Some co
  
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• Ice Cream Therapy, By Appointment Only! Klavon’s Puts Social Distancing Measures In Place

  11-05-2020 22:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ice cream, by appointment only.
  That’s one local business’s solution to getting ready to reopen in the time of social distancing.
  Once the state allows them to reopen, Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip District says customers can set up an appointment through the Yelp app to get their ice cream fix.
  Here are the steps that customers can follow:
  • Diners launch their Yelp App on their phone or on their web browser.• They search for Klavon
  
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• ‘People Are In Need’: Food Distribution Event In Fayette Co. Feeds Hundreds Of Families

  11-05-2020 22:10
  
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – It’s all too common but stunning nevertheless: hundreds of cars lined up to receive food from a food distribution event in the age of COVID-19.
  One on Monday was organized by the Fayette County Community Action Agency Food Bank at Laurel Highlands High School. Organizers expected 500 families and prepared for 600.
  Lora Thresher was one of the many helping organize the operation to keep Fayette County families fed.Thresher said people got a box of dry food, fro
  
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• Hundreds Of Families Given Boxes Of Food At Fayette County Distribution Event

  11-05-2020 22:10
  
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – It’s all too common but stunning nevertheless: hundreds of cars lined up to receive food from a food distribution event in the age of COVID-19.
  One on Monday was organized by the Fayette County Community Action Agency Food Bank at Laurel Highlands High School. Organizers expected 500 families and prepared for 600.
  Lora Thresher was one of the many helping organize the operation to keep Fayette County families fed.Thresher said people got a box of dry food, fro
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Unapproved Shipment Of COVID-19 Drug Seized In Harrisburg

  11-05-2020 21:54
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal agents have seized a shipment of an unapproved coronavirus medicine at a port in Pennsylvania.
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release Monday that officers at the Port of Harrisburg seized a shipment of 1,200 Linhua Qingwen capsules from Hong Kong. The parcel was being shipped to an address in Union County, Pennsylvania.
  Officials said the capsules are being used to treat some COVID-19 patients but that their effectiveness is unknown, and they are
  
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• Cinemark Movie Theater At Pittsburgh Mills Closing

  11-05-2020 21:51
  
  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) – The Cinemark movie theater at the Pittsburgh Mills mall is permanently closing.The company says the lease for the Cinemark 18 theater is almost up.“This closure is normal course of business and the result of the careful and ongoing review of our theatre fleet,” Cinemark said in a statement.There’s no word on an official closing date.Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Mills has been shuttered since March 17 because of the coronavirus outbreak.Retail stores in
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride Rescheduled To Fall Because Of Coronavirus

  11-05-2020 21:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pride has been postponed until the fall because of coronavirus.
  The Delta Foundation posted on Facebook over the weekend that because of coronavirus and current restrictions, they are moving Pittsburgh Pride to the fall.“We have been in regular communication with our peer Pride festivals across the U.S. as well as our local partners at the city, county, and state regarding our event,” the Facebook post reads.
  “Everyone wants to help us celeb
  
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• Landfill Focuses On Continuous Improvement

  11-05-2020 21:27
  
  Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill is pleased with the terms and conditions of the Consent Order and Agreement entered into with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in February 2020. Under the terms and conditions of this agreement, Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill has committed to investing substantial amounts of capital to purchase and install technology and equipment capable of treating and evaporating the leachate generated from the landfill on site.
  Westmoreland San
  
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• Pittsburgh-area companies awarded Farmers to Families Food Box Program grants

  11-05-2020 21:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  U.S. Department of Agriculture program funnels millions of dollars to farmers, gets food to people who need it due to the COVID-19 crisis. 
  
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• Local companies awarded Farmers to Families Food Box Program grants

  11-05-2020 21:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  U.S. Department of Agriculture program funnels millions of dollars to farmers, gets food to people who need it due to the COVID-19 crisis. 
  
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• Pa.-based grocery chain gives emergency grants to food producers across the state

  11-05-2020 21:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Carlisle-based supermarket chain Giant gives $500,000 to “critical cogs in our agricultural supply chain” that are struggling due to COVID-19. 
  
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• AP Source: MLB Owners Approve Plan To Start Baseball Season In July

  11-05-2020 20:51
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball owners have given the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans.
  The plan envisions expanding the designated hitter to the National League for 2020.
  Spring training would start in early to mid-June.
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• Teen Charged In Viral Deer Torture Video Pleads Guilty, Gets Probation And 200 Hours Of Community Service

  11-05-2020 20:22
  
  BROOKVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A teen charged in connection with a viral video showing an injured deer being tortured has received probation and 200 hours of community service.
  The disturbing video, which caused public outcry, surfaced on Nov. 30 last fall. The video shows two teenagers appearing to stomp on and kick an injured deer. They were also laughing and pulling at its antlers.
  Eighteen-year-old Alexander Smith, the step-son of Brookville Police Chief Vince Markle, was one of the two teen
  
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• President Trump Tweets Pennsylvanians ‘Want Their Freedom Now’ While Gov. Wolf Says It’s Impossible To ‘Stay Safe And Move Quickly’

  11-05-2020 19:50
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA/AP) – President Donald Trump weighed in on the intensifying political fight in Pennsylvania, tweeting Monday: “The great people of Pennsylvania want their freedom now, and they are fully aware of what that entails.”The great people of Pennsylvania want their freedom now, and they are fully aware of what that entails. The Democrats are moving slowly, all over the USA, for political purposes. They would wait until November 3rd if it were up to them. Don’t p
  
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• Gov. Wolf: 'Cowardly' counties 'choosing to desert' virus fight

  11-05-2020 18:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gov.Tom Wolf is blasting local elected officials who plan to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders, threatening to yank coronavirus aid and declaring they are “choosing to desert in the face of the enemy.”
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf denounces Pa. counties reopening without his approval as ‘cowardly,’ ‘selfish’

  11-05-2020 18:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Democratic governor said counties that do so are risking federal stimulus dollars for coronavirus response.
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports More Than 500 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 57,154

  11-05-2020 17:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 543 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, in addition to 24 more deaths.
  That brings the statewide total number of cases to 57,154.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  With the new numbers, the statewide death toll has now reached 3,731.
  In total, 231,704 people statewide have tested negat
  
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• ‘Understand The Consequences’: Pa. Gov. Wolf Issues Warning To Businesses Defying Shutdown Order

  11-05-2020 17:49
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The administration of Gov. Tom Wolf issued a warning Monday to businesses that choose to open in defiance of the pandemic shutdown, saying they could be jeopardizing their insurance coverage.
  With several counties in open rebellion against Wolf’s restrictions on businesses and movement, Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman warned that companies that ignore the shutdown order could be putting themselves at risk of having their claims denied.
  She said many polic
  
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• ‘Understand The Consequences’: Pa. Gov. Wolf Issues Stern Warning To Businesses Defying Coronavirus Shutdown Order

  11-05-2020 17:49
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf blasted local elected officials who plan to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders, threatening Monday to yank coronavirus aid and declaring they are “choosing to desert in the face of the enemy.”
  The normally mild-mannered Democrat fired back after several counties declared themselves in open rebellion against his restrictions on businesses and movement, saying local officials who pronounce themselves open for business will pay a steep p
  
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• ‘I Can’t Imagine Doing Anything Else’: Drew Carey On ‘The Price Is Right At Night Special’ With RuPaul

  11-05-2020 17:48
  
  (CBS Local)– “The Price Is Right” is coming on down to primetime on CBS on Monday, May 11.
  Network television’s #1 rated daytime series and the longest running game show in television history welcomes Emmy Award winner RuPaul to the iconic stage.
  Drew Carey has been the host of “The Price Is Right” since 2007 and he will host the primetime special, which starts Monday night at 9pm EST/PST on CBS.
  “It’s the same show. I’m not wearing a tu
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports Only Single-Digit Rise In Coronavirus Cases, 1 Additional Death

  11-05-2020 17:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting only eight new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, as well as one additional death.
  The total number of cases county-wide now totals 1,511.
  According to County Health officials, that total number consists of 1,439 confirmed cases and 72 probable cases.
  Officials report that 274 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases.
  To date, the Health Department says there have been 123 deaths.
  Of those rep
  
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• PTL Links: May 11, 2020

  11-05-2020 15:54
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Allegheny Health Network
  United Healthcare
  Soccer Shots Pittsburgh Video 1
  Soccer Shots Pittsburgh Video 2
  Soccer Shots Pittsburgh Video 3
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  Cam Heyward Foundation
  Edgar Snyder & Associates
  Pittsburgh Foundation
  “Let’s Make A Deal” At Home Audition Email:[email protected]
  “The Price Is Right”
  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavi
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seeking Help To Identify Woman

  11-05-2020 15:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  Anyone with information is asked to call Special Victims Unit detectives at (412) 323-7141.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Say Mysterious Hospitalized Woman Is Now Identified

  11-05-2020 15:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say they have positively identified a hospitalized woman.
  Early Monday, the bureau asked for help identifying the woman. They posted a photo of her in a hospital bed.They now say they know her name.
  
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• West Virginia University To Hold Online Commencement Ceremony

  11-05-2020 15:21
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) — West Virginia University is set to host a virtual commencement ceremony to celebrate its graduating Class of 2020 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
  The university has created Mountaineer Graduation Day as an online event that will be available on the internet at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th.
  There will be no requirement for a login or password to be able to view the ceremony.
  “This year’s May commencement ceremony will be like none other in the histo
  
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• Pa. Insurance Commissioner Warns Businesses Of Increased Liability Risks If Defying Coronavirus Shutdown Orders

  11-05-2020 14:45
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reminding businesses of the increased risks and liabilities involved if they decide to open against the orders of Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine.
  Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman today reminded businesses of these importance for businesses located in counties in both the red and yellow phases.
  Commissioner Altman’s reminder warned businesses that are choosing defying the governor and secr
  
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• Us: Dr. Stress to the rescue during pandemic

  11-05-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  He’s retired now but Dr. Bruce Rabin continues his mission of helping people reduce stress, especially children.
  
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• City Theatre continues Momentum with a hand from City of Asylum

  11-05-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The 2020 new-play festival will be presented via "The Show Must Go On(line) Pittsburgh” webcast, which airs daily at 7 p.m.
  
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• For inbound college students — and universities — fall semester presents new choices and dilemmas

  11-05-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  As student decisions amid COVID-19 head into overtime, campuses brace for a bruising fall and maybe big enrollment drops.
  
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• For inbound college students — and the schools — fall semester presents new choices and dilemmas

  11-05-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  As student decisions amid COVID-19 head into overtime, campuses brace for a bruising fall and maybe big enrollment drops.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered Morning Rain And Wind, Snow Chances Possible

  11-05-2020 12:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Over the next 24 hours, we will see rain, snow, chilly weather, freeze warnings and gusty winds.
  Rain will be light with chilly temperatures in place.I can’t rule out some snow mixing in with the rain.
  It won’t be much if you do see any, and it looks like the 8:00 a.m. hour is the most likely hour to see any snow this morning if we see any.I have Pittsburgh too warm to see snow, but once again we are well within the margin of error when it comes to if we wil
  
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• What's more endangered: the species or the list?

  11-05-2020 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Federal threatened and endangered species listings dry up as focus shifts to earlier interventions by state Wildlife Action Plans  
  
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• From virtual storytime to planning for reopening, local libraries are figuring out their pandemic playbook

  11-05-2020 12:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  When local libraries can open their doors again will be determined by the state
  
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• Walkabout: Bit players spreading the contagion of goodwill

  11-05-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I said, ‘Is 51 people too many for you to cook for?’ and she said, ‘Let’s just make it happen.’ ”
  
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• Women's Center & Shelter provides additional resources for Pittsburgh-area victims during pandemic

  11-05-2020 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The center has distributed postcards at Giant Eagle locations in Allegheny County to inform victims that help is still available.
   
   
  
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• ‘I Am Trying To Save What Is Left Of My Community’; Greene Co. DA Says He Won’t Prosecute Businesses That Open Before Entering ‘Yellow’ Phase Of Gov. Wolf’s Reopening Plan

  11-05-2020 10:58
  
  GREENE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Greene County District Attorney David Russo announced he will not prosecute any small businesses that open their doors today and follow safety measures.
  The area has been put into the yellow phase, but that doesn’t go into effect until Friday.
  In a statement Russo says in part:
  “Many of the businesses in Pennsylvania may not be able to recover from the Governor’s actions. I am trying to save what is left of my community.”
  For businesses t
  
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• Castle Shannon Boulevard Road Improvement Project To Resume

  11-05-2020 10:50
  
  CASTLE SHANNON, Pa. (KDKA) — Roadwork is set to resume today along Castle Shannon Boulevard in Castle Shannon Borough.
  PennDOT says that crews will be working on the road between Mt. Lebanon Boulevard and Sunset Drive through early August.
  Single lane alternating traffic will be enforced from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m on weekdays and from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on weekends.
  PennDOT says that work on this project will be done in accordance with CDC guidelines as well as with the Pa. Depa
  
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• National Guard Members Deployed To Help Fight Coronavirus Outbreak At Beaver Co. Nursing Home

  11-05-2020 10:41
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The National Guard is being deployed to help fight the Coronavirus outbreak at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver County.
  There are over 300 cases of Coronavirus at the facility, with at least 71 deaths.
  Those numbers and the push for the facility to be investigated helped bring in the National Guard.
  Starting today, 27 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard will be doing various housekeeping jobs at the center.
  Their duties will consi
  
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• ‘Help Is Here’: National Guard Members Deployed To Help Fight Coronavirus Outbreak At Beaver Co. Nursing Home Where More Than 70 Residents Have Died

  11-05-2020 10:41
  
  NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The National Guard is being deployed to help fight the coronavirus outbreak at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver County.
  With over 300 people testing positive for the coronavirus at the facility, and more than 70 dying from the virus, the plea for help from families and workers was finally answered.
  “What we do know, we know very little,” said Beaver County Commissioner, Daniel Camp.
  Beaver County Commissioner Daniel Camp said
  
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• Veterans Leadership Program To Hold Food Distribution Event

  11-05-2020 08:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Veterans Leadership Program will be holding a food distribution for veterans and military families.
  The event starts at 12:00 noon on Monday, and will last until supplies run out.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  The distribution will take place at the Veterans Leadership Program offices along Smallman Street in the Strip District.
  They will have fresh produce and shelf stable supplies available.
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coron
  
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• Duquesne Emergency Food Distribution Expecting To Serve 1,000 Vehicles

  11-05-2020 08:17
  
  DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) — The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is preparing to fill 1,000 cars at another emergency food distribution on Monday.
  The giveaway is set to take place on Monday at the Food Bank’s facility in RIDC Park in Duquesne.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Ian Smith in NewsChopper2)
  Food will be distributed between 12:00 noon and 3:30 p.m.
  Traffic restrictions will be in place as they have been for previous distributions to help alleviate the back-u
  
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• Dozens Of Red Lobster Patrons Sent Home Without Their Orders

  11-05-2020 05:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Some Mother’s Day dinners turned into nightmares on Sunday night after dozens of Red Lobster patrons were sent home without their food.The parking lot of the Red Lobster along with McKnight Road was packed with close 100 people and their cars waiting for their orders.
  Many of them did not get the food they paid for.Some of the people in the parking lot were food delivery drivers trying to keep in contact with their customers.“I talked to them and said it&rsq
  
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• Local Expert: Self-Isolating Can Cause Issues For People with Eating Disorders, But There Is Help

  11-05-2020 05:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –As Americans are being asked to stay home, those with eating disorders can be especially vulnerable.
  According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, nearly 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders.
  Dr. Erin Wentroble is the site director for The Renfrew Center, a facility in Pittsburgh that treats women and girls with eating disorders.
  She says eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating thrive in isolation, whic
  
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• U.S. Chief Of Naval Operations To Self-Quarantine

  11-05-2020 02:16
  
  (CNN) — The chief of naval operations will self-quarantine after he came in contact with a family member who has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a US official.
  Adm. Michael Gilday was tested for the virus on Friday and although he is negative at this time he will quarantine for several days, the official said.
  This situation is why Gilday did not attend the White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to the official.
  This is a breaking story and
  
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• Vice President Mike Pence To Self-Isolate After Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  11-05-2020 01:47
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence was self-isolating Sunday after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, joining three of the nation’s top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure.
  An administration official said Pence was voluntarily keeping his distance from other people in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19 since his exposure but was following the advi
  
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• ‘Being Held Hostage Of Our Business’: Some Business Owners Dissatisfied With Restrictions Still Imposed For Yellow Phase Counties

  11-05-2020 00:58
  
  HARRISBURG/PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to state leaders, the “yellow phase” allows parts of the economy to open while keeping a close eye on public health.
  This is not a return to our normal lives.
  “Residents should be mindful that yellow still means caution. Every contact between 2 people is a new link in the chain of potential transmission,” Governor Tom Wolf said.
  One of the biggest changes is that retail stores will be allowed to open their doors for the first
  
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