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• Pirates Offense Sputters, Lose 9-1 To St. Louis

  25-07-2020 23:52
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered, Adam Wainwright pitched six solid innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1 on Saturday.
  Wainwright (1-0) pitched out of a bases loaded, no-out jam in the second, giving up just one run. He retired 14 of the final 15 batters he faced as the Cardinals beat the Pirates for the 12 time in their last 13 games.
  John Gant, Tyler Webb and Daniel Ponce de Leon combined for three scoreless innings of relief as the Cardinals pitch
  
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• Penguins’ Captain Sidney Crosby’s Status Still Unknown As Team Leaves For Toronto

  25-07-2020 23:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby has been skating the past few days while the team prepares for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers on August 1.Despite skating, his status for the team’s pre-playoff exhibition game against Philadelphia is unknown.“I’m hoping that I can skate with the team Monday and take it from there, but ideally I’d be able to play in that game,” Crosby said over Zoom to reporters. “If not, just kind of go a day at a ti
  
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• PNC Bank To Close Several Pittsburgh-Area Locations

  25-07-2020 23:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – PNC Bank is closing dozens of branches, including eight in Pittsburgh.
  On October 16, three locations will close.Mt. Lebanon – Washington Road
  North Versailles – Lincoln Highway
  Greensburg – Main Street
  Then, on November 20, four more will close.McKees Rocks – Chartiers Avenue
  West Mifflin – Homeville Road
  Bridgeville Giant Eagle – Washington Pike
  Indiana Farmer’s Bank – Philadelphia Street
  Lastly, on December 4, the PNC B
  
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• Pittsburgh’s Coronavirus Prevention Success Fizzles Due To Crowded Bars And Restaurants

  25-07-2020 22:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – By his estimation, Stephen Santa took Pennsylvania’s coronavirus lockdown seriously: He pretty much went only to grocery stores and picked up takeout once a week to help Pittsburgh’s restaurants.
  Whatever Santa and everyone else in Pittsburgh did, it seemed to work: The city racked up a fraction of the coronavirus cases during the spring shutdown, while the other side of Pennsylvania flared up into a hot spot.
  With a state-mandated masking order in place, Pitt
  
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• Pirates To Launch ‘Virtual Fan Experience’ For Home Games This Season

  25-07-2020 22:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the Pirates begin their 2020, 60-game season, fans are not permitted inside PNC Park for games.However, on Saturday the Pirates announced a “Virtual Fan Experience” that will attempt to replicate the in-game experience fans would normally get when attending a ball game at PNC Park.All of these experiences, including the Great Pittsburgh Pierogy Races, quiz games, and a virtual “t-shirt toss,” will all be available on all digital channels.This
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Recommends People Who Travel To These 20 States Quarantine When They Return Home

  25-07-2020 22:04
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — There are now 20 states that are on the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s list of states with high Coronavirus cases.
  As such, if you decide to travel, it is recommended by the state health department that you quarantine upon your return for 14 days if you traveled to any of the following states:Alabama
  Arizona
  Arkansas
  California
  Florida
  Georgia
  Idaho
  Iowa
  Kansas
  Louisiana
  Mississippi
  Missouri
  Nevada
  North Carolina
  Oklahoma
  South Carolina
  Tennessee
  Texas
  Utah
  W
  
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• Report: TV Host Regis Philbin Dies At 88

  25-07-2020 21:36
  
  LOS ANGELES (KDKA) – Long-time television host Regis Philbin has died at age 88, according to a report from People Magazine.The Bronx, New York native hosted such shows as “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” and “Live! With Regis And Kelly.”Philbin broke Guinness World Record for hours on TV, originally held by Hugh Downs, with nearly 17,000 hours in front of a camera.In 2006, Philbin was inducted into the Broadcast Hall Of Fame.Although spending a lot of time on TV, P
  
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• ‘I Will Keep Fighting For Business Owners’ State Rep. Danny DeVito Files Right To Know Request About Allegheny Co. COVID-19 Field Response Team

  25-07-2020 21:19
  
  CARNEGIE (KDKA) — State Rep. Danny DeVito has filed a right-to-know request about Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Field Response Team.
  The team released its first report just yesterday. According to the report, 68 businesses were checked on by the team to make sure they were adhering to local health guidelines.
  RELATED STORIES:Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Field Response Team Releases First Report On Inspections
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• ‘I Will Keep Fighting For Business Owners’ State Rep. Candidate Danny DeVito Files Right To Know Request About Allegheny Co. COVID-19 Field Response Team

  25-07-2020 21:19
  
  CARNEGIE (KDKA) — State Rep. Candidate Danny DeVito has filed a right-to-know request about Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Field Response Team.
  The team released its first report just yesterday. According to the report, 68 businesses were checked on by the team to make sure they were adhering to local health guidelines.
  RELATED STORIES:Allegheny County’s COVID-19 Field Response Team Releases First Report On Inspections
  Allegheny Co. Creates ‘COVID Field Response Team’
  
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• 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Preview: Quarterbacks

  25-07-2020 21:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Following a 2019 season where the Steelers were forced to use three different quarterbacks, 17th-year veteran Ben Roethlisberger returns from his Week 2 right elbow injury healthy and ready to start in 2020.
  Currently, five spots on the 90-man roster are occupied by quarterbacks:J.T. Barrett, 1st Season
  Devlin Hodges, 2nd Season
  Mason Rudolph, 3rd Season
  Paxton Lynch, 4th Season
  Ben Roethlisberger, 17th SeasonProjected ‘Starter on Sundays’: Ben Roethlisberge
  
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• Pittsburgh Volunteers Distribute Free Face Masks To Public Transit Riders

  25-07-2020 20:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers For Public Transit members handed out free masks Friday afternoon.
  Volunteers met at the corner of Sixth and Smithfield Streets around 4:00 p.m. Friday. They walked up and down the street, planning to hand out more than 2,000 reusable cloth masks for riders and workers.“We know that the Port Authority instituted a rule that riders have to wear masks when they’re on the buses, but they’re not giving out masks,” said Dan Yablonsky, Co
  
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• Huge Black Bear Spotted Relaxing In A Pool

  25-07-2020 20:20
  
  (CNN) — A woman in Virginia was delighted when a large black bear decided to take a nap in a kiddie pool she had in her backyard.
  Regina Keller, no stranger to bears, has been taking pictures of the wildlife in her backyard for 12 years.
  Her home is remote and backs up to the George Washington National Forest in Fort Valley, Virginia, so she is used to a variety of furry visitors including deer, bears, foxes, and squirrels.
  On July 19, she was watering her flowers when a large male bear wa
  
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• CDC Reports 641 Cases Of Parasitic Infection Linked To Recalled Salad Mixes Nationwide With Cases In Pennsylvania

  25-07-2020 19:11
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Center for Disease Control is reporting 641 cases of Cyclospora across 11 states, including Pennsylvania, that are connected to bagged salad mixes.
  The CDC reports 2 Cyclospora cases related to the recalled products in Pennsylvania as July 24. The locations of the cases were not disclosed in the CDC’s data. The CDC says that it is specifically examining salad ingredients (iceberg lettuce, carrots, red cabbage) for the purposes of its investigation. The affecte
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Says Over 1 Million People Have Tested Negative For Coronavirus With 1,054 New Cases Reported Today

  25-07-2020 18:01
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,054 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, in addition to 13 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 106,625 since Friday’s report.
  The number of tests administered within the last seven days, between July 18 and July 24, is 157,974 with 6,384 positive cases, according to the Health Department. There were 24,891 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m. on July 24. These result
  
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• Study Finds That Pennsylvania Has Some Of The Toughest Coronavirus Restrictions In The Country

  25-07-2020 17:33
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — A new study has found that Pennsylvania is one of the top five states in the country with the toughest Coronavirus restrictions.Pennsylvania ranked third on Wallethub’s study of states with the most stringent Coronavirus restrictions. California ranked first and New Jersey second, while Ohio and West Virginia were much further down the list. Wallethub’s data was based on observations collected by July 21.WalletHub used 18 metrics for the study such as the re
  
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• Study Finds That Pennsylvania Has Some Of The Strictest Coronavirus Restrictions In The Country

  25-07-2020 17:33
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — A new study has found that Pennsylvania is one of the top five states in the country with the toughest Coronavirus restrictions.Pennsylvania ranked third on Wallethub’s study of states with the most stringent Coronavirus restrictions. California ranked first and New Jersey second, while Ohio and West Virginia were much further down the list. Wallethub’s data was based on observations collected by July 21.WalletHub used 18 metrics for the study such as the re
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 146 New Coronavirus Cases, Four More Hospitalizations

  25-07-2020 17:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 146 new Coronavirus cases Saturday out of 1,631 test results, and one additional death.
  Of the 146 cases reported in the past 24 hours, 145 are confirmed cases and one is probable.
  The county-wide total now stands at 7,161 since March 14.
  New cases range in age from 2 to 98 years old with a median age of 41 years old, the health department says. The date of positive tests ranged from July 7 through July 24.
  Health Depa
  
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• Training Camps Set To Open After NFL, Players’ Union Reach Agreement

  25-07-2020 16:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — NFL training camps are set to open after the league and the players’ union reached agreement on several issues, including future salary cap mechanisms and how players can opt out of the upcoming season because of the coronavirus.
  The NFL Players Association’s executive committee and 32 player representatives approved the offers Friday.
  Pittsburgh Steelers’ President Art Rooney II gave a statement about the agreement Saturday morning.
  Statement from
  
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• The Search For 14-Year-Old Girl Who Disappeared In Monongahela River Continues

  25-07-2020 14:54
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Search and rescue crews are looking for a teenage girl who went under the Monongahela River near West Mifflin and did not resurface Friday night.Crews resumed their search just before 7:00 a.m. Saturday. KDKA observed that for the first half hour, they were working within a nearly half-mile span. McKeesport River Rescue as well as crews from Murrysville and Elizbeth have been spotted this morning going up and down the river banks.
  The search lasted more than four
  
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• 14-Year-Old Girl Who Disappeared In Monongahela River Found

  25-07-2020 14:54
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — A teenage girl who went under the Monongahela River near West Mifflin and did not resurface Friday night has been found, according to West Mifflin Police.The girl’s body was found around 1:45 p.m. Saturday. Officials found her a couple of feet upstream the Mansfield Bridge, according to the West Mifflin Police Chief.The search lasted more than four hours last night and went well in Saturday afternoon after being resumed this morning.RELATED STORYFirst Respo
  
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• Oakmont residents turn sinkhole into impromptu art display

  25-07-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Borough officials added a set of road barriers, traffic cones and caution tape around the crater to keep cars and pedestrians away until it could be repaired.
  
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• Hey Ray! Explaining Specific Heat And Humidity

  25-07-2020 13:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Did you know it is harder for the air to warm up on really humid days?While it still feels hot, the moisture in the air means, first means there are more “things” to warm up. There is more to it, though.
  For instance, if you have ever boiled water, you know it takes a while.That’s why they say, “A watched pot never boils.”At the same time, if you are going to fry something in a pan, the pan heats up rather quickly.The big difference is that
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Hot, Humid and Dry Weekend Ahead

  25-07-2020 13:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today, we turn up the heat where we will be near 90. It will feel in the 90s because of the increasing humidity.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  There’s a slight chance for a stray shower south and east of the city but the chance is pretty low.(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It looks like we have a few 90 degree days coming up. One of those will be tomorrow and the next possibly Monday. Monday will be the next chance for
  
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• State Unemployment Benefits To Pennsylvanians Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic Still Available After Federal Benefits End

  25-07-2020 12:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvanians struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic still have an option to receive unemployment benefits.Roughly 30 million Americans have been receiving a federal $600 unemployment benefit since the early days of the pandemic. While Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends today, the state is providing assistance through other programs. Under the Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS), multiple programs are available
  
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• Cardinals Beat Pirates 5-4 In Opener

  25-07-2020 05:40
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched seven solid innings, Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals opened the season by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night.
  Tyler O’Neill and Dexter Fowler added solo homers for St. Louis in the first game of an unprecedented 60-game season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Flaherty, who went 7-2 with an 0.91 ERA over his final 15 regular season starts last year, did not give up a run until Jacob Stallings
  
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• Customers In Pittsburgh Looking To Support Black-Owned Businesses

  25-07-2020 05:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Support for Black-owned businesses is seemingly surging alongside nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody.
  In its second-quarter economic average report, Yelp says between May 25 and July 10, there were over 25 million searches for Black-owned businesses on the site. Over the same span in 2019, Yelp reported around 35,000 searches.
  It’s a jump of over 7,000 percent.
  Tim Guthrie, the owner of Casa Brasil in Highland Park, says he&r
  
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• Hershey’s CEO Hopes People Will Still Go Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween

  25-07-2020 04:21
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (KDKA) — The coronavirus pandemic is not dampening the Hershey’s optimism about Halloween.
  The holiday accounts for about 10 percent of the company’s annual sales. Its CEO told investors that she hopes people will still find a way to go trick-or-treating.
  Hershey’s backup plan is making less themed candy and promote products people typically buy for themselves.
  
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• Pitt Reports 6 More Cases Of Coronavirus In Students And Faculty Or Staff

  25-07-2020 03:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The University of Pittsburgh is reporting six new coronavirus cases among students and faculty or staff.
  The university updated its coronavirus numbers Friday, adding two cases in students and four in faculty or staff since last week’s update. Since June 26, 25 students and 14 faculty or staff have tested positive for coronavirus.
  Pitt says the new update does not include people who have tested positive but have not been on campus in over 14 days.
  “We are aw
  
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• Yelp: 60 Percent Of Closed Restaurants Will Not Reopen

  25-07-2020 03:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yelp released grim numbers on the future of restaurants.
  Yelp’s report found 60 percent of restaurants that closed temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic have now closed permanently. While many tried to adapt to online ordering and curbside pickup, the drop in business was too much.
  Yelp found that clubs and bars are closing at even higher rates.
  Some local restaurants that have closed are Green Forest Brazilian Restaurant and Alexander’s Italian B
  
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• Idlewild And SoakZone Only Open 3 Days Per Week For Remainder Of Season

  25-07-2020 02:45
  
  LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) — Idlewild & Soakzone has changed its operating schedule again.
  Beginning next week, the park will only be open Friday through Sunday.“We are doing everything possible to operate as normal during these uncertain times. However, like many businesses, we need to adapt and this includes changes to our hours of operation,” the park said on Facebook. “We welcome families to join us for fun Friday through Sunday the rest of this summer, plus Labor Day (
  
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• Idlewild And SoakZone Only Open 3 Days For Remainder Of Season

  25-07-2020 02:36
  
  LIGONIER, Pa. (KDKA) — Idlewild & Soakzone has changed its operating schedule again.
  Beginning next week, the park will only be open Friday through Sunday.“We are doing everything possible to operate as normal during these uncertain times. However, like many businesses, we need to adapt and this includes changes to our hours of operation,” the park said on Facebook. “We welcome families to join us for fun Friday through Sunday the rest of this summer, plus Labor Day (
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jarrod Dyson Takes Knee During National Anthem

  25-07-2020 02:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jarrod Dyson took a knee during the national anthem before the team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.
  According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey, Dyson took a knee and manager Derek Shelton came over and stood next to him. The two shook hands and hugged after the anthem.Here’s the video of Shelton coming over to Dyson: pic.twitter.com/7EvYzuptns
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) July 24, 2020Dy
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Put Up Black Lives Matter Banner Inside PNC Park

  25-07-2020 01:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have a new addition to PNC Park.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Pirates/Twitter)
  The team unveiled a Black Lives Matter banner inside the park. The banner is hanging from PNC Park’s left-field rotunda. The team’s logo is included on the banner.
  The team tweeted a picture of the banner of Friday, saying, “Use your platform. Make a difference. #BlackLivesMatter.”Use your platform.
  Make a difference.#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/QZvYS2vzt
  
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• On A Positive Note: Woman Turns Terrifying Encounter Into Learning Experience With Self-Defense Class

  25-07-2020 01:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a frightening encounter, she didn’t let fear shut her down. Instead, a local woman is fighting back and creating a space for other moms and daughters do the same.
  It may not be your typical mother-daughter day out, but some families are aiming to change that.
  Rachel Dayoub came up with the concept for Whispering Force after a close call at a local department store when she noticed two men following her.
  “I don’t know. As a woman, I didn’t w
  
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• Pa. Legislators Send Letter To Gov. Tom Wolf, Requesting Restrictions Be Readjusted For Bars And Restaurants

  25-07-2020 01:10
  
  ALLEGHENY CO, PA (KDKA) – State senators and representatives are now joining forces to help a group of restaurant and bar owners in reopening their doors without the state’s restrictions.
  “It’s unfair to the restaurants. The way they have us handcuffed right now trying to survive, said Rod Ambrogi.
  Ambrogi owns Al’s Café in Bethel Park. He started a Facebook post last week calling on any industry owner to meet him on Monday with his attorney to discuss what l
  
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• HUD Secretary Ben Carson Warns Some In Black Lives Matter Protests Are Being ‘Manipulated’

  25-07-2020 00:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Ben Carson, the U.S. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, was in Pittsburgh on Friday morning.
  He participated in a roundtable discussion with former foster children receiving rental assistance under a new HUD program.
  In an interview before the event with KDKA political editor Jon Delano, Carson — the only Black person in the Trump Cabinet — shared strong views about Black Lives Matter protests.
  Not all Black people think alike any more than white,
  
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• School Districts Struggle To Create Definitive Reopening Plans As Local, State Guidance Constantly Changes

  25-07-2020 00:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With some much up in the air right now, one thing is for sure: back to school will look very different in 2020.
  Parents are spending time filling out district surveys, instead of shopping for the usual notebooks and book bags.If you’re a parent of school-aged children, rest assured, you’re not the only one feeling confused. The problem is that school districts need to look ahead to the new few months, but local and state health departments are taking things
  
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• First Responders Looking For 14-Year-Old Girl In Monongahela River Near West Mifflin

  25-07-2020 00:37
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDAK) — First responders are trying to find a 14-year-old girl who was in the Monongahela River and has not resurfaced.
  Emergency crews are searching in West Mifflin near the intersection of Lebanon School Road and Clairton Dravosburg Road on Friday.The call came in at around 5:53 p.m.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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