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• ‘In No Way Authorized To Use This Song:’ Tom Petty’s Family Issues Cease & Desist Letter To Trump Campaign

  21-06-2020 23:55
  
  (CNN) — The family of the late Tom Petty has filed a cease and desist notice to the Trump campaign after one of the musician’s songs was played at the President’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  Petty’s 1989 hit “I Won’t Back Down” was played on Saturday evening at the rally, which drew a smaller-than-expected crowd of supporters.
  “Trump was in no way authorized to use this song to further a campaign that leaves too many Americans and common sen
  
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• Pittsburgh Native August Wilson Receiving Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  21-06-2020 23:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — August Wilson is going Hollywood, after a fashion.
  The famed playwright from Pittsburgh will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles.
  Wilson was among the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s 2021 honorees announced last week. Also announced as honorees in the Live Theatre/Live Performance category were Sarah Brightman and Luciano Pavarotti.
  Also getting stars will be performers including Kelly Cla
  
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• Small Plane Crashes Into An Ohio Cornfield, Pilot Taken To Hospital

  21-06-2020 22:35
  
  MILLERSPORT, Ohio (AP) — A small plane went down in an Ohio cornfield over the weekend, injuring the pilot, authorities said.
  The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the 1968 Cessna 1051 had taken off from a private runway in Fairfield County at about 7 p.m. Saturday when it struck electrical wires. Troopers said the plane crashed into the cornfield and became engulfed in flames.
  The 89-year-old pilot was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital with injuries that weren’t considered life-threa
  
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• Thousands Sign Petition To Rename Columbus, Ohio To ‘Flavortown’ After Native Son Guy Fieri

  21-06-2020 21:48
  
  (CNN) — The city of Columbus, Ohio, has already vowed to bring down its statue of Christopher Columbus. But thousands are hoping to erase the city’s connection to Columbus’ legacy even further by renaming it Flavortown in honor of Columbus native Guy Fieri.
  As the widespread conversation around police brutality and racial inequality continues into another week, statues of Columbus are being brought down across the nation to bring awareness to the cruelty he brought upon Indigen
  
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• Motorcycle Rider In Critical Condition, Airlifted To Hospital After Crash With Jeep

  21-06-2020 19:25
  
  DONEGAL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A crash involving a Jeep and motorcycle rider has sent the rider to the hospital, according to Westmoreland County dispatch.
  Dispatch says the motorcycle rider had to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment and is in critical condition. No one in the Jeep had to be taken to the hospital, according to dispatch.
  The crash occurred around 11:20 Sunday morning on Route 31, located right off of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 91. The roadway between Main Street, or Rou
  
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• Police: SWAT Called To Help Officers In Hazelwood

  21-06-2020 19:14
  
  HAZELWOOD (KDKA) — SWAT was called in to help Pittsburgh Police with a situation in Hazelwood on Sunday.According to police, officers were attempting to serve a warrant in the 700 block of Hazelwood Avenue when a man inside closed the door and refused to cooperate with officers.
  Police say that SWAT worked with a negotiator, and the man eventually opened the door and was taken into police custody without any incident.There are no reported injuries, and no one else was with the man inside t
  
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• Port Authority to study development along East Busway

  21-06-2020 19:05
  
  The Federal Transit Administration awarded Port Authority a $682,500 grant to study development as part of the Bus Rapid Transit system.
  
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• 16 Years After Her Late Husband’s Donated Organs Saved A Life, She Gave Her Kidney To Save The Life Of The Same Man

  21-06-2020 18:37
  
  (CNN) — When Terri Herrington’s husband Bryan died 16 years ago, he saved the lives of four other people through organ donation. She befriended Jeffrey Granger, who received Bryan’s kidney and pancreas. When that kidney failed last year, Terri immediately volunteered to donate her own kidney, which is now living on with Bryan’s organs in Jeff.
  Granger tells CNN that today, his life is great, and he is feeling “wonderful,” despite the side effects of the steroi
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 464 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Cases At Pa. Nursing Homes Surpasses 20,000

  21-06-2020 18:09
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 464 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, in addition to 4 new deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 81,730 since Saturday’s report.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have had cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  The statewide death toll has reached 6,423.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or olde
  
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• Monessen Police, Local Organizers To Hold Community Cookout

  21-06-2020 17:39
  
  MONESSEN (KDKA) — Monessen is hosting a community cookout on Sunday.The event is free and runs from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 9th Street Park. It will feature free food, activities, face painting and games. The cookout is organized by community members and the Monessen Police Department.No alcohol is permitted at the event.
  
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• Police: Four Injured After Driver Crashed Into People Trying To Get A Car Started

  21-06-2020 17:30
  
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Four people are severely injured this morning after a car crashed in three people in Scott Township.It happened along Noblestown Road on Saturday. Police say a 47-year-old driver hit a woman and two older men as they were alongside the road. The woman’s car had broken down, and her father and his friend were working on the battery when they were hit, according to police.Police are continuing to investigate.
  
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• Police: Four In Critical Condition After Driver Crashed Into People Trying To Get A Car Started

  21-06-2020 17:30
  
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman and two men trying to get a car started in Scott Township were struck by another car, sending four people to hospitals in critical condition.
  Allegheny County Police say the crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
  Investigators said a subcompact car was heading south on Noblestown Road when it struck the 37-year-old woman, her 70-year-old father and his 61-year-old friend as the two men were working on the battery of the woman’s
  
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• ‘When Life Hands You Lemons, Make Limoncello’: Local Couple Overcomes Wedding Disasters To Get Married

  21-06-2020 17:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A global pandemic, lost rings, closed wedding venues and more – it may have forced some couples to give up on their wedding plans, but not Danielle Pastin and Andy Kirtland.They are beginning their life together on a high note. She’s an opera singer. He’s a theater director. They had planned to wed at the end of May, but the pandemic forced them to change plans and they say it took a lot to finally get to their big day.“Since we figured out that
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 17 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing County Total To 2,175

  21-06-2020 17:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 17 new Coronavirus cases Sunday and no additional deaths.
  The number of cases county-wide stands at 2,175 since March 14. This includes 2,038 confirmed cases and 137 probable cases.
  Officials report that 364 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with 2 new patients hospitalized since Saturday’s report.
  The death toll is 178, with 166 confirmed deaths and 12 that are probable. A probabl
  
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• A 9-Year-Old Figure Skater Performed A Touching Routine At The Black Lives Matter Mural In Washington DC

  21-06-2020 16:37
  
  (CNN) — A young figure skater channeled her emotions through a beautiful skate routine she performed over the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, DC.
  Nine-year-old Kaitlyn Saunders paid tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement with her routine, which she said was inspired by the many injustices that black people face in the United States.
  “I want to replace the negative messages that people have in their minds with positive ones,” Kaitlyn told CNN. “I feel free and
  
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• Man Found Badly Beaten And In Critical Condition; Allegheny County Police Investigating

  21-06-2020 15:20
  
  SOUTH FAYETTE (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police were called to assist a 45-year-old man in South Fayette early Sunday morning.The victim, who has not been identified, was found severely beaten in the 300 block of Ridgepoint Circle around 7:29 a.m. He was taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition, according to police. Allegheny County Homicide Detectives are investigating.Anyone with information is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS and can remain anonymous.
  
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• ‘We Hope This Helps Make Father’s Day A Bit Brighter’: State Police Put Together Gifts For Fathers In Need

  21-06-2020 14:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police helped Northside Common Ministries prepare a special gift for fathers in need.(Photo Credit: PSPTroopBPIO Twitter)
  Today marked state police’s first annual Gift in a Tie collection for Father’s Day. In total, 25 kits made up of a neck tie, socks and personal hygiene products were put together by Troop B of Pennsylvania State Police.“We hope this helps makes Father’s Day a bit brighter,” the troop said in a tweet.
  P
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot And Humid Conditions, Isolated Storms

  21-06-2020 13:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today is the first FULL day of summer.
  Today is the perfect opportunity to download our KDKA Weather App so that you can enjoy outdoor time and get an alert straight to your phone if lightning or rain is detected near your area.
  You can download the KDKA Weather App here.
  It will be hot and humid today with temperatures warmer near 90 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A weak disturbance crossing the region brings the chance of showers and storms this afternoo
  
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• Pandemic offers dads a chance to watch kids grow up in real time

  21-06-2020 13:00
  
  “You can’t make as much time as we have now. I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” says Jason Prem, a father of two from Ross.
  
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• Inspection at Beaver County nursing home found residents were in 'Immediate Jeopardy'

  21-06-2020 12:15
  
  Inspectors visited a Beaver County nursing home battling the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the state three times in a month, finding infection prevention violations each time
  
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• Man Shot In Abdomen In Clairton Shooting, Allegheny County Police Investigating

  21-06-2020 12:04
  
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Clairton late Saturday night.
  Officers and paramedics were called out to the 500 block of Farnsworth Avenue just before midnight. A 33-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and transported to a local hospital where he is expected to survive his injury, according to police.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  Allegheny County Homicide detectives were at the scene as well.
  Police told KDKA at the sc
  
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• ‘It’s Not Safe Anymore’: Man Shot In Abdomen In Clairton Shooting, Allegheny County Police Investigating

  21-06-2020 12:04
  
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — A man is recovering after an overnight shooting in Clairton as Allegheny County Police continue their investigation to find the shooter.
  “By the time I looked outside, the cops were already here,” a concerned neighbor said. They didn’t want to be identified.
  According to police, it was just after 11:20 Saturday night when they were called out to a shooting in the 500 block of Farnsworth Avenue in Clairton.
  “It’s super frustrating because
  
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• Johnstown Police Reviewing Video That Appears To Show Officer Punching Man

  21-06-2020 11:47
  
  JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Video of a police officer appearing to punch a man is under review.
  It all started with a 9-1-1 call for a patient who was combative with hospital staff.
  Police say the man was told to return to the hospital, but refused.
  That’s when the officer began using force.
  The man’s family says they are disturbed by the video.
  “He’s no bodybuilder or anything like that. You mean to tell me that three cops couldn’t handle you to take you back to
  
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• Family Of Duquesne Student Holds Rally Demanding Answers

  21-06-2020 09:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The family of a Duquesne University student who died after jumping from the window of a residence hall are demanding answers.
  The family of Marquis Jaylen Brown held a rally today.
  The family claims that police could have done more to prevent his death.
  Related stories:Police: Duquesne Football Player Who Fell 16 Stories To Death Jumped
  Duquesne University Students Want Answers About Football Player’s Death
  Woman Questions Reports Of Duquesne University Student&rs
  
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• Hundreds Gather For Black Lives Matter Rally In Canonsburg

  21-06-2020 08:15
  
  CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Hundreds of people peacefully marched down East Pike Street in Canonsburg on Saturday.
  During this march, like many others, protesters sat for nearly nine minutes in remembrance of George Floyd.
  Organizers say that they hope people took the time to also think about what’s going on in the world today.
  
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• Demand For Backyard Swimming Pools Leads To Backlog, Shortages

  21-06-2020 06:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some states are now allowing public pools to reopen, but many people dove into buying pools for their homes during stay-at-home orders.
  The rush of orders for backyard pools when the pandemic hit led to backlog.
  The Donohoe family in New York got a new pool finished just in time for the hot weather.
  Anne Donohoe says the pool is “totally saving us this summer.”
  Christopher Lombardo from Allstar Swimming Pools in New York says the demand continues.
  “We
  
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• Four Hospitalized After Vehicle Collides With Pedestrians In Scott Township

  21-06-2020 05:24
  
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Four people were taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday afternoon when a vehicle struck three pedestrians.According to Allegheny County Police, just before 4:30, a 47-year-old woman hit a 37-year-old woman, a 61-year-old man, and a 70-year-old man in the 400 block of Noblestown Road.Investigators learned that driver was traveling south when she hit the three pedestrians.The 37-year-old woman’s car had broken down and her father and a friend we
  
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• ‘I Just Want To Know Why:’ Family Of Ericka Stevens Gather For Vigil, Remember Her Life

  21-06-2020 05:09
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – Family members say Ericka Stevens was an amazing mom of three and full of love to give.That heartbroken family came together on Saturday evening, trying to pick up the pieces after she was found dead in a car outside of a McKeesport bar early on Thursday.“Why would you take someone away from their children? I just want to know why,” said
  A vigil was held for the 29-year-old, attended by family and friends, all asking the same questions and sharing the same g
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Kennia Johnson

  21-06-2020 03:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl, Kennia Johnson.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police
  Johnson is described as 5’1″, 119 pounds with brown eyes and long, braided hair.It is believed she was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on Brownsville Road walking toward Mt. Oliver while wearing a purple t-shirt, black leggings, and blue glasses.Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is being asked to call the
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Locate Previously Missing 15-Year-Old Kennia Johnson

  21-06-2020 03:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have located previously missing 15-year-old Kennia Johnson.
  Kennia Johnson has been safely located. Thank you to the media and public for your help. pic.twitter.com/TQkc8PSzYB
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) June 22, 2020Police thanked the media and public for their help in locating her.
  
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• Funeral Held For Amari Wise

  21-06-2020 02:38
  
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – Friends and family gathered on Saturday to remember Amari Wise.Wise was the 19-year-old from New Castle that had been missing since earlier this month.RELATED STORIES:
  New Castle City Police Searching For Two Suspects In The Amari Wise Case, File Criminal Charges
  Suspect Wanted In The Disappearance Of Amari Wise Arrested In Maryland
  One Suspect In Custody In Connection With Death And Disappearance Of Amari Wise, Police Searching For Second Suspect
  New Castle Police Arre
  
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• Don’s Appliances Teams Up With Habitat For Humanity To Help Those In Need

  21-06-2020 02:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Don’s Appliances is partnering with Habitat For Humanity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.Until yesterday, Don’s Appliances would deliver new refrigerators for free, that way the old ones could find a new home.Today, Don’s donated the appliances to the ReStore home in Swissvale.“The products that we received from them, the appliances, are very important as one of our highest-selling products in that we have in our ReStore,” said Dr.
  
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• Jefferson Hills Officer Killed In Head-On Crash Laid To Rest

  21-06-2020 01:46
  
  ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The Jefferson Hills Police officer killed in a head-on collision was laid to rest in Elizabeth on Saturday.RELATED STORIES:
  2 People Flown To Hospital Following Crash Involving Police Vehicle
  Jefferson Hills Police Officer Dies From Injuries Sustained In June 3 Crash
  Dale Provins was on-duty when a pickup truck crossed the center line and collided with his patrol vehicle.Provins was a 15-year veteran of the Jefferson Hills Police Department and also served in th
  
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• Hundreds Gather For Peaceful Rally In Downtown Pittsburgh For The Fourth Saturday In A Row

  21-06-2020 00:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – “We know this is a black issue because we are taking to the streets not just here, but all over the world, because we are tired of black people being killed by the hand of police,” one organized addressed the crowd.It was the fourth Saturday in a row that protesters filled the streets of Downtown Pittsburgh, demanding change.The civil protest took place in front of the City-County Building.They were again calling for police reforms and recognized those Afric
  
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• PA Turnpike switches to cashless system despite struggles to collect tolls through mailed bills

  21-06-2020 00:36
  
  About 35% of Pennsylvania Turnpike drivers who use the Toll-By-Plate system instead of E-ZPass don’t pay bills they receive by mail.
  
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• PA Turnpike switches to cashless system despite struggles to collect mailed bills

  21-06-2020 00:36
  
  About 35% of Pennsylvania Turnpike drivers who use the Toll-By-Plate system instead of E-ZPass don’t pay bills they receive by mail.
  
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• 19-Year-Old’s Quick Decision Saves Family From House Fire In Emsworth

  21-06-2020 00:28
  
  EMSWORTH (KDKA) — Several people were sound asleep in their beds when flames spread through a home in Emsworth this morning.Thankfully, everyone was evacuated safely, all thanks to a hero who quickly sprung into action.
  “Thank God nobody died. The roof could have caved in on them,” said Pat Gross.Scorched side panels, shattered glass, and lots of emotions left behind after flames ripped through the rear addition of this two-story home on the 200 block of Bryson Avenue in Emswor
  
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