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• Pa. Senators Bob Casey And Pat Toomey Respond To Supreme Court Nomination

  26-09-2020 23:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his pick to replace the seat vacated by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  President Trump made the nomination official on Saturday afternoon from the Rose Garden.
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the Senate will vote on Judge Barrett’s nomination ahead of the November election.
  Both Pennsylvania senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey released statements on the
  
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• Pitt Holds Off Louisville 23-20, Improves To 3-0 On The Season

  26-09-2020 22:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 21 Pittsburgh sacked Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham seven times in a 23-20 victory on Saturday.
  The Panthers moved to 3-0 for the first time since 2014 behind a relentless defense that kept the 24th-ranked Cardinals (1-2, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) in check for most of the afternoon. Pitt limited Louisville to 223 total yards — less than half of its season average coming in — and picked
  
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• PPE Distribution Held In Arlington Heights For National Emergency Preparedness Month

  26-09-2020 21:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Minority Emergency Preparedness Task Force handed out personal protective equipment (PPE) in Arlington Heights on Friday.The goal of the event was to draw awareness to the needs of those communities hit hard by COVID-19.Agencies gave out washable, reusable masks, hand sanitizer and disaster preparedness kits.Organizers say their mission is to save lives in the event of a major disaster or pandemic.“It’s very important because this
  
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• Coronavirus Cases At University Of Pittsburgh Appear To Be Leveling

  26-09-2020 21:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New data from the University of Pittsburgh shows coronavirus cases appear to be leveling.Only 30 new cases were reported among students from September 15 through September 22 along with one additional employee case.However, university officials say it is too soon to loosen restrictions.If you have concerns about the virus, you can check out the state’s COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard.More information on the Coronavirus pan
  
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• Pittsburgh Groups To Honor Life Of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  26-09-2020 21:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh groups will come together Saturday evening to honor the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.The National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh, Bend The Arc Jewish Action: Pittsburgh and Repair The World Pittsburgh are holding a ceremony at the Sixth Presbyterian Church.Events will include a service, highlights of Ginsburg’s legal career and local community speakers. It is set to start at 7:45 p.m. Saturday.Organizers say masks are r
  
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• Penn State Reports 458 New Coronavirus Cases On Main Campus

  26-09-2020 20:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — Penn State reported 458 new coronavirus cases at its main campus in State College on Friday, according to the Centre Daily Times.This brings the total to more than 21,000 people affected by the virus on campus. Around half of patients have recovered and are not considered to be active cases.Because of the rapid increase in cases, a new report from the White House puts Centre County in the “red zone.” That means there are 100
  
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• 89-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Driver Gets $12,000 Tip Surprise From ‘TikTok Family’

  26-09-2020 20:40
  
  By Hannah Lawson, CNN
  (CNN) — The tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprise delivery of his own from “regulars” on his route — a $12,000 tip.
  Derlin Newey was in disbelief Tuesday morning when the Valdez family knocked on the door of his Utah home. CNN affiliate KSL TV was there to witness the moment.
  “How do I ever say thank you? I don’t know what to say,” said Newey as he held back tears of joy.
  Newey delive
  
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• Supporters Of Black Trans Lives Matter Movement Protest Outside Of Pittsburgh Municipal Court

  26-09-2020 20:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In downtown Pittsburgh, a group of people supporting the Black Trans Lives Matter movement protested outside Pittsburgh Municipal Court Friday.They were protesting to support three people who were due in court for preliminary hearings, alleging that Pittsburgh Police charged them with crimes they did not commit because of the gender with which they identify.So far, Pittsburgh Police have not released any response about yesterday’s protest.
  
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• Pittsburgh Brashear Cheerleading Practice Temporarily Canceled After Cheerleader Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  26-09-2020 19:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cheerleading practice for Pittsburgh Brashear High School is temporarily canceled after a cheerleader on the team tested positive for coronavirus.The last practice for the team was on September 17 at the school tennis court, and Pittsburgh Public Schools says social distancing protocols were followed and screenings were conducted. At that time, the student who tested positive was not exhibiting any symptoms.All Pittsburgh Brashear cheerleaders and
  
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• State Leaders Launch ‘PA Unites Against COVID’ Awareness Campaign

  26-09-2020 19:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvania leaders are launching a new public health awareness campaign.“PA Unites Against COVID” is aimed at reminding Pennsylvanians that they have the power to stop the spread of coronavirus.It will also provide resources and tools to educate others, such as the free “COVID Alert PA” app.Almost $4 million will be invested into the campaign through federal grants.More information can be found on the website for PA Unites
  
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• Man in stable condition after Saturday afternoon Downtown shooting

  26-09-2020 18:50 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash

  26-09-2020 18:12
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A dump truck crossed a highway median and crashed into several vehicles Friday, seriously injuring two other drivers and killing a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy who was on her way to work at the county jail, authorities said.
  Deputy Angela Kane, 51, of Logan, died when the truck hit her pickup around 1:30 p.m. Friday on Route 33 in southeastern Franklin County, officials said. She had been a deputy for about 10 years, The Columbus Dispatch reported.
  “It
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 1,029 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 155,232

  26-09-2020 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,029 new cases of Coronavirus Saturday and 22 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 155,232 since Friday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  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 number of tests administered within t
  
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• Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases; new cases in Allegheny County hit triple digits again

  26-09-2020 17:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The county reported no new deaths Saturday.
  
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• County reports 106 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

  26-09-2020 17:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The county reported no new deaths Saturday.
  
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• Police, Medics Respond To Shooting In Downtown Pittsburgh; Suspect Still At Large

  26-09-2020 17:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police and medics are on the scene of a shooting on 9th Street in downtown Pittsburgh.According to the Point Park Police Department, a man was shot around the 9th Street Bridge and 10th Street Bypass 11:15 a.m. Saturday. There is no word on his current condition.A person was reportedly spotted fleeing the scene, according to dispatchers. The suspect is described as a Black man with long hair and wearing dark clothing, Point Park Police
  
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• Police, Medics Respond To Shooting In Downtown Pittsburgh

  26-09-2020 17:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police and medics are on the scene of a shooting on 9th Street in downtown Pittsburgh.According to dispatchers, a man was reportedly shot around the 9th Street Bridge Saturday morning, but there is no word on his current condition.A person was reportedly spotted fleeing the scene.No cause for the shooting has been released by Pittsburgh Police.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Surpasses 12,000 Total Coronavirus Cases Since The Pandemic Started

  26-09-2020 17:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 106 new Coronavirus cases out of 1,426 test results and no additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, five are probable and the rest are confirmed.
  New cases range in age from 5 years to 94 years with a median age of 31 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests ranges from September 17 through September 25.
  The total number of cases countywide now stands at 12,101
  
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• Man shot in Braddock

  26-09-2020 14:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  First responders found the man with multiple gunshot wounds to his extremities.
  
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• Police: Turtle Creek man shot and killed by girlfriend after hours of abuse

  26-09-2020 14:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  At 5:14 a.m. Saturday, Allegheny County 911 received a call about a shooting in the 300 block of Mortimer Avenue.
  
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• Man shot dead in Turtle Creek

  26-09-2020 14:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  At 5:14 a.m. Saturday, Allegheny County 911 received a call about a shooting in the 300 block of Mortimer Avenue.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Police Investigating Fatal Turtle Creek Shooting

  26-09-2020 12:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) — Homicide detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department are investigating a shooting in Turtle Creek that left one person dead.
  Just after 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Mortimer Avenue.
  First responders found a 24-year old man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Homicide detectives are investigating.
  Stay with KDKA for more details on this developing story.&n
  
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• Hey Ray! Explaining How Air Molecules Make Things Appear Empty

  26-09-2020 12:19
  
  A Pessimist would say this glass is half empty, while an optimist would say that same glass is half full.
  In the science world, though, scientists would say that glass is full!
  (Photo Credit: Ray Petelin)
  The thing about containers is they are full, even when they look empty.
  They are full of air molecules.
  This air tries to fill every empty space, like the container.
  When you pour in a liquid into a container, you are just displacing the air molecules that were in the glass with the liquid, or
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Stretch Of Dry Conditions To Continue

  26-09-2020 11:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This will be the 12th dry day in a row at Pittsburgh International Airport and going for 14 now on Sunday, with the chance of rain holding off until Monday.
  This is the driest start to the season since 2017.
  We are 2.02″ below normal.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Another day of sunshine is ahead with high temperatures right around 80 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Sunday will be the warmest day with a high of 82 with more sunshine!
  Monday stay
  
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• Man Shot Multiple Times In Overnight Shooting, Allegheny County Police Investigating

  26-09-2020 10:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRADDOCK (KDKA) — A man is recovering Saturday morning after being shot multiple times in Braddock.
  Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Braddock Avenue.
  Allegheny County Police say that first responders discovered a man with multiple gun shot wounds to his extremities.
  The man was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive.
  County Police are investigating.
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• Washington Co. Couple Turns Rusty Trailer Into ‘The Parched Pony’ Mobile Bar

  26-09-2020 09:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With four children under the age of five, Amy and Ryan Bruckner need a drink. When they spotted a rusty old pony trailer on the side of the road, the idea for the “Parched Pony” was born.
  “We just drove up to the farm and kind of randomly asked if we could take a look at it and make an offer.”
  The couple fell in love with the trailer “and the next morning we closed the deal over Venmo,” said Ryan Brucker.
  It’s a split-second dec
  
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• Reds Say Broadcaster Thom Brennaman Resigns After Anti-Gay Slur

  26-09-2020 07:50
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds say team broadcaster Thom Brennaman has resigned following his use of an anti-gay slur on air last month.
  Brennaman used the slur moments after the Fox Sports Ohio feed returned from a commercial break before the top of the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader at Kansas City on Aug. 19.
  Brennaman did not seem to realize he was already on air.
  He later apologized.
  (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may
  
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• Three People Arrested, Facing Charges In Connection With New Castle Homicide

  26-09-2020 07:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a homicide that took place in New Castle in March.
  25-year old Andre Robinson was shot and killed while sitting inside a vehicle along W. Washington Street.
  (Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman)
  In the six months since the shooting took place, the New Castle Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit have continued to investigate the homicide.
  On Friday, that investigation came to a head when
  
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• Pirates Upended By Indians’ 9th-Inning Rally

  26-09-2020 06:07
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — César Hernández ripped an RBI double into the right-field corner with two outs in the ninth inning as Cleveland rallied for its third walk-off win in four days, a 4-3 victory Friday night over the Pittsburgh Pirates that kept the Indians’ hopes alive for winning the AL Central.
  Down 3-1 and held to one hit for eight innings, the Indians found more of the late-inning magic that has carried them this week.
  Tyler Naquin drew a leadoff walk off Chris Stratt
  
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• Local School Districts Test The Waters On Bigger Crowds After Limits On Large Gatherings Tossed Out

  26-09-2020 06:01
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa, (KDKA) — More local school districts tested the waters with bigger crowds at football games Friday without state or local gathering limits in place.
  A federal judge ruled some state restrictions unconstitutional, including gathering limits, while Allegheny County lifted its restrictions Thursday.
  Many schools in the area, however, are not opening the gates to everyone just yet. Seneca Valley hosted Norwin on Friday night for its first home game of the season.
  Each par
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Announces Remote Teaching Will Continue For Additional 5 Weeks

  26-09-2020 05:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools and the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers announced that remote teaching will continue for an additional five weeks.Now, students and teachers won’t be back in the classroom together until Nov. 9 instead of the originally planned day of Oct. 5. The district and teachers came to an agreement on Friday, announced in a release.It appears students will still come back to the classroom next month but teachers will still
  
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• 2nd Teenager Admits Helping To Push 74-Pound Log Off Cliff That Struck And Killed Woman

  26-09-2020 04:22
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A second teenager has admitted helping to push a log off a cliff that struck and killed a married mother of four who was taking photographs at an Ohio state park.
  Jordan Buckley, 17, pleaded guilty Friday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 44-year-old Victoria Schafer. Under terms of a plea agreement, prosecutors dropped murder and reckless homicide charges against him.
  Schafer was taking photos at the foot of the stairs at Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hil
  
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• Know The Score: Sept. 25, 2020

  26-09-2020 03:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Charleroi 7, Waynesburg Central 6
  Coudersport 45, Cameron County 0
  Delone 27, Littlestown 7
  Lakeland 0, Carbondale 0
  Middletown 54, Juniata 19
  Mount Pleasant 13, Southmoreland 10
  Northern Bedford 56, Moshannon Va
  
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• Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To More Than 9 Years For Sharing Child Pornography Online

  26-09-2020 03:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENFIELD, Pa. (KDKA) — A local man will spend more than nine years in prison for sharing child pornography online.
  Gary Whisner, 38, was convicted of sharing lewd videos featuring children. Investigators say they found thousands of images and hundreds of videos on his computer.
  
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• On A Positive Note: Local Teenagers Sell Homemade Lip Balm To Help People With Cancer

  26-09-2020 03:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Madilyn McClain and Rachael Lucas are two teens with a compassionate connection.
  McClain has stage 3 rectal cancer and a rare genetic syndrome that heightens her risk for other diseases. Lucas wanted to do something to support her.
  “When I first learned about this, I kind of felt lonely,” said McClain. “But then my mom started telling people, my friends’ parents, and people and just so grateful with (the) support. I am so lucky to have her.&rdquo
  
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• Troy Polamalu, James Farrior Among 5 Members For Steelers 2020 Hall Of Honor Class

  26-09-2020 02:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers announced their 2020 Hall of Honor class.
  James Farrior, Greg Lloyd, Troy Polamalu, Mike Wagner and Dwight White were announced as part of the class on Friday night.Introducing the #HallofHonor Class of 2020! pic.twitter.com/cxHkvy4kKu
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 26, 2020
  
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• Expelled Student Sentenced To At Least 20 Years After Being Convicted Of Sexual Assault

  26-09-2020 01:54
  
  HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — An expelled Marshall University student was sentenced to at least 20 years of prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting another student.
  Joseph Chase Hardin, 23, was sentenced Friday to no less than 10 years but no more than 25 years for each count, meaning he will serve at least 20 years but no more than 50 years, news outlets reported. He was also sentenced to 30 years of supervised release.
  Hardin was convicted in August of two counts of second-degree
  
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• Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Says Turf War Between EMS River Rescue, Fireboat Needs To Be Settled

  26-09-2020 01:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mayor Bill Peduto wants a turf battle between EMS River Rescue and the city’s fireboat crew to be settled for the good of public safety.
  The mayor reacted to KDKA Investigator Andy Sheehan’s report which documented a number of search and rescue incidents where River Rescue told the fireboat crew their help was not needed.
  (Photo Credit; KDKA)
  One of those incidents involved a woman who jumped from the Homestead Grays Bridge In July. Incidents reports and eme
  
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• WATCH: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Renovation Of Produce Terminal In Strip District

  26-09-2020 01:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s been on-again, off-again for many years, but the renovation of the iconic produce terminal in the Strip District is just about completed.Tenants are ready to move in and KDKA’s Paul Martino got a sneak peek on Friday.For decades, the building was a wholesale terminal for fruits and vegetables. In more recent times, it was nearly empty. Now, $63 million later, there is new life, new tenants and new excitement at the old terminal.“We’re going
  
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• Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Rally In ‘Last-Ditch Appeal’ To Avoid Strike At Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  26-09-2020 01:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Labor leaders and elected officials joined together Friday in what’s being called a last-ditch effort to avoid a strike by the reporters, editors and photographers of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  The rally brought together a unity council of labor unions from across the region urging the Post-Gazette management to negotiate a contract with its reporters, editors and photographers and avoid a crippling newspaper strike
  “This allows our democracy to go forward
  
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• Parents In Mt. Lebanon School District Feel Kept In The Dark About Upcoming Shift To Hybrid Model

  26-09-2020 00:43
  
  MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKAD) — Some parents want to know more about the hybrid model Mt. Lebanon School District is shifting to in October.The district is hiring temporary classroom monitors to oversee classes while the teacher is teaching at home. Some parents said they feel they’re being kept in the dark.They want to know how many classes their kids will have during the day with a teacher in the classroom versus classes with the teacher being at home teaching through a screen.“No
  
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• Women’s Mental Health Almost 3 Times As Likely To Be Affected By The Pandemic, Study Says

  26-09-2020 00:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mental health during the pandemic has been a struggle for some people, but especially women.
  “They tend to take on more of the burden and the mental burden of organizing, like, everyone’s life,” says Rebecca Weinberg, PsyD with AHN Women’s Behavioral Health. “Women feel like they have to choose between their financial security and potentially their physical health, and the health of their family.”
  In a study by CARE, a nonprofit advoc
  
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• Statewide Amber Alert Issued After 7-Year-Old Giselle Torres Abducted By Man In Body Armor, 2 Armed Men

  26-09-2020 00:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A statewide Amber Alert has been issued after a 7-year-old girl was reportedly abducted in eastern Pennsylvania, state police say.
  (Photo provided by state police)
  Police are searching for Giselle Torres, who was last seen Friday at 2:18 p.m. on Montgomery Avenue in Elkins Park, Montgomery County. Police say she was reportedly abducted by 41-year-old Juan Pablo Torres, her non-custodial biological father. Police say he was joined by tw
  
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• Statewide Amber Alert Canceled After 7-Year-Old Giselle Torres Found Safe

  26-09-2020 00:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A statewide Amber Alert has been canceled after a 7-year-old girl was found safe, state police say.
  (Photo provided by state police)STATEWIDE: Amber Alert UPDATE. Giselle Torres has been located and is safe. The Pennsylvania Amber Alert is canceled. Thank you for the RTs on the Alert.
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 26, 2020Police are Giselle Torres has been located and is safe. Police say she was reportedly abducted
  
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• After Judge Tosses Gathering Limits, School Districts Plan To Have Football Games With Over 250 Fans

  26-09-2020 00:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s been a busy week when it comes to high school sports and who can attend Friday’s games.
  First, a federal judge denied Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay when it comes to the ruling that the state’s gathering limits are unconstitutional. Then on Wednesday, the House lawmakers didn’t get the votes to overrule the governor’s veto on the “spectator bill.”
  “We had a Plan A if the restrictions of 250 were still in play, and we had
  
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