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• 9 Days Before Election Day, Early Vote Total Has Exceeded 2016 Early Vote Total

  25-10-2020 23:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – With nine days before Election Day, more people already have cast ballots in this year’s presidential election than voted early or absentee in the 2016 race as the start of in-person early voting in big states led to a surge in turnout in recent days.
  The opening of early voting locations in Florida, Texas and elsewhere has piled millions of new votes on top of the mail ballots arriving at election offices as voters try to avoid crowded places on Nov. 3 during
  
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• Steelers Hold Off Titans, 27-24, Remain Undefeated

  25-10-2020 22:25
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, and the Pittsburgh Steelers remained perfect by holding off Tennessee for a 27-24 victory Sunday in a game originally postponed when the Titans came down with the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak of the season.
  In a matchup of the AFC’s two remaining undefeated teams, the Titans rallied from 17 down. They failed to complete the comeback when Stephen Gostkowski, who made a 51-yarder earlier, m
  
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• Bishop David Zubik Praises Appointment Of First African-American Cardinal Wilton Gregory

  25-10-2020 22:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On Sunday, Pope Francis named 13 new cardinals, including Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington D.C.
  Gregory will be the first African-American cardinal to hold the position of cardinal.Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik praised the appointment.“The Catholic Church worldwide will truly be blessed by Pope Francis’ choice of Archbishop Wilton Gregory to serve in the College of Cardinals,” Bishop Zubik said in a sta
  
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• State Police Find No Violations Of Animal Cruelty After Investigating Dog Tethered To Political Sign

  25-10-2020 21:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STAHLSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police’s Animal Cruelty Officer has determined that there have been no violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code after investigating a dog chained to a political sign in Westmoreland County.On Saturday, October 17, troopers in Greensburg responded to a call in the 1000 block of State Route 711 to check on reports of a dog tied to a political sign in Donegal Township.Once on the scene, they did in fact find a dog teth
  
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• A call for gun control as Tree of Life shooting victims are remembered

  25-10-2020 21:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Clergy and other leaders at a Sunday event urged voters to select candidates who will beef up bans on assault weapons. 
  
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• Oblock Junior High School Moving To Remote Learning After Multiple Positive Coronavirus Cases

  25-10-2020 21:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) – Oblock Junior High School has notified parents that the school will operating remotely through November 6 after three Plum Borough School District emplloyees tested positive for coronavirus.According to the district, two Oblock Junior High School employees tested positive along with one Plum Senior High School employee.Once the district spoke with the Allegheny County Health Department, the decision was made to switch to remote learning through
  
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• North Hills School District Football Coach Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  25-10-2020 20:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH HILLS (KDKA) — A teacher who is also a football coach at North Hills School District has tested positive for coronavirus.
  The North Hills School District says the teacher noticed symptoms on Saturday, Oct. 24 and tested positive for the virus Sunday, Oct. 25 after a rapid test.According to the district, the teacher was in class with students on Friday, Oct. 23 and also attended the school’s game in Fox Chapel but “was wearing a mask and following so
  
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• New Kensington Police Officer Arrested While Off Duty, Not Working During Pending Investigation

  25-10-2020 20:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police officers arrested New Kensington Police Officer Joe Martino on Saturday. Martino is charged with unlawful restraint and simple assault.Martino, 32, of Lower Burrell was off duty when arrested.According to the criminal complaint, Martino is accused of restraining and physically assaulting his girlfriend early Saturday morning near UPMC Children’s Hospital. Pittsburgh Police say a witness told them that the woman was struck b
  
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• Vehicle Crashes Into House In East Allegheny

  25-10-2020 19:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A vehicle struck and crashed into a house in the East Allegheny neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
  The house is located in the 20 block of Compromise Street and was originally reported to Allegheny County dispatchers at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.There was no one injured in the crash.
  
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• Family That Raised $2 Million For Their Baby’s Life-Saving Medical Treatment Has Received It For Free

  25-10-2020 19:07
  
  By Alaa Elassar, CNN
  (CNN) — A Canadian family that spent months frantically raising millions of dollars for a one-time gene therapy treatment to save their daughter’s life has received the treatment for free.
  Lucy Van Doormaal, now 7 months old, was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disease that causes infants’ muscles to waste away, potentially killing them before age 2.
  After her family raised nearly $2 million to pay for a potentially life saving treatment,
  
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• Jefferson Hills Republican Committee Hosts Roadside Trump Rally In Pleasant Hills

  25-10-2020 17:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Jefferson Hills Republican Committee rallied for President Donald Trump on Saturday.The supporters waved flags and signs along Old Clairton Road in Pleasant Hills.They also had some signs and shirts available for supporters.
  
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• Goodyear Blimp Spotted Over Heinz Field For Pitt-Notre Dame Game

  25-10-2020 17:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Goodyear Blimp was spotted floating above Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon.It provided aerial coverage of Pitt’s game against Notre Dame at Heinz Field.Yesterday’s game was the first time this season that Pitt played in front of fans at home.
  
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• Report: Antonio Brown’s Contract With Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Have Max Value Of $2.5 Million

  25-10-2020 16:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH, Pa./TAMPA, Fl. (KDKA) — Wide receiver Antonio Brown’s contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is expected to have a max value of $2.5 million, according to an NFL insider.
  Antonio Brown’s one-year deal with Tampa has a max value of $2.5 million, per source. It includes a $750,000 bonus for a Super Bowl win, and three $250,000 bonuses — one for receptions, one for yards and one for TDs. The remaining $1 million is in base salary and roster
  
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• Two injured when car crashes into fire station in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood

  25-10-2020 14:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  The driver and a passenger were hurt but no firefighters or fire equipment were harmed damaged in the crash just after midnight Sunday.
  
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• Report: Tennessee Titans To Be Fined At Least $300,000 For Coronavirus Violations

  25-10-2020 13:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to a new report from NFL insiders, the Tennessee Titans will be fined at least $300,000 for coronavirus violations after the team experienced an outbreak in late September and early October.NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that the fine is for violations such as not wearing masks as required and unclear communication on workout protocols. However, the individual members of the organization, like head coach Mike Vrabel,
  
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• Finishing the job: RiverLife develops plans to complete Pittsburgh's riverfront trail system

  25-10-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  RiverLife is taking online input trough Nov. 15 to develop plans to complete the remaining 15% of Pittsburgh’s riverfront trail system. 
  
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• Review: 'Bound in the Bond of Life' offers Pittsburgh perspectives on Tree of Life tragedy

  25-10-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  ‘Bound in the Bond of Life” presents a kaleidoscope of responses to the Tree of Life attack that should be read and contemplated.
  
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• Allegheny County's proposed coke oven rules are hot topic

  25-10-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  U.S. Steel objects to emissions controls proposed for its Clairton coke works, but environmental groups say public health protections at stake
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chilly End To The Weekend

  25-10-2020 11:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More clouds will be in the sky today and a few showers are already skirting our area to the south along I-68 and trying to cross up into southern Greene and Fayette Counties.
  A stalled frontal boundary to our south will push that moisture north later this afternoon and this evening.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It will bring showers after 3:00 p.m. and last tonight and through the day off and on Monday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Temperatures will linger
  
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• Allegheny Co. Additional Election Offices Set To Open For Final Day

  25-10-2020 11:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Sunday is your last chance to take advantage of Allegheny County’s additional election offices.
  On Saturday, thousands of people used that resource to submit their ballots.
  Related story:Early Voting Continues In Allegheny County As Additional Election Sites Open For Last WeekendThe sites will be opening at 11:00 on Sunday mornin and be open until 7:00 p.m.
  There are 5 places around Allegheny County that can be visited.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Saturday, most locat
  
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• T.J. Watt To Sport Spooky Season Cleats During Steelers Game Vs. Titans

  25-10-2020 11:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With Halloween less than a week away, Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt will be sporting some spooky season flair on his cleats this afternoon.
  When the Steelers take the field in Nashville to face off with the Titans, his cleats will feature horror movie characters Freddy Kreuger and Jason Voorhees.View this post on Instagram A better look at the Freddy and Jason Cleats that TJ will wear Sunday! #steelers #titans. . . #customcleats #customshoes #shoe
  
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• Two years later, Tree of Life shooting survivors are making the victims' memories a blessing

  25-10-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two years after the 10/27 attack at the Tree of Life synagogue, survivors and loved ones finding ways to honor memories of victims
  
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• A Rivalry In The Making: Ken Rice Vs. ‘The Other Guy’ Andrew Fillipponi

  25-10-2020 09:25
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A rivalry seems to have been created between a KDKA-TV anchor and a radio host from 93.7 The Fan.
  On Thursday night, while signing off of the 10:00 News on the Pittsburgh CW, KDKA-TV anchor Ken Rice mispronounced the name of 93.7 The Fan radio host Andrew Fillipponi when sending viewers to the next show to air, the Nightly Sports Call. 
  This mispronunciation sent KDKA-TV’s Rich Walsh into a laughing frenzy as The Nightly Sports Call sta
  
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• Longtime High School Football Coach Mike Zmijanac Retires

  25-10-2020 09:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A longtime local high school football coach is retiring.
  Mike Zmijanac won’t return to Seton LaSalle Catholic High School next season.
  He also coached at Ringgold.
  He won six WPIAL championships and one PIAA title with Aliquippa during his more than 40-year coaching career.
  
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• Driver, Passenger Transported To Hospital After Vehicle Crashes Into Pittsburgh Fire Station

  25-10-2020 07:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people were taken to an area hospital after a vehicle they were in crashed into a Pittsburgh fire station.
  Paramedics, firefighters, and police responded to the scene of the crash in the 900 block of Steuben Street in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood around midnight on Saturday night.
  (Courtesy: Pittsburgh Police)
  The crash happened at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Station 30.
  Firefighters from the station walked outside and discovered
  
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• Man Killed In Lawrence Co. ATV Crash

  25-10-2020 07:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MAHONING TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man was killed in an ATV crash in Lawrence County on Saturday.
  The coroner says that Daniel Abersold died when the ATV he was operating rolled over while riding in the Hillsville quarries.
  Abersold’s son was on the quad with him at the time, but he was not injured.
  
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• Food Distribution Event Held In New Castle For Families In Need

  25-10-2020 06:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — Thousands of families in need were given boxes of food in New Castle on Saturday.
  The distribution was organized by Jubilee Ministries International.
  It’s their Nourishing Others Well-Being Project.
  They had enough food to help up to 5,000 families.
  The families received dairy products, meats, produce, and dry goods.
  
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• Motorcyclists Dress Up In Costumes, Ride Past Children’s Hospital

  25-10-2020 06:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff 
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A few dozen motorcyclists revved their engines for kids at Children’s Hospital on Saturday.
  They dressed up in costumes and rode past the hospital to cheer up some of the patients.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  “Since we couldn’t get into the hospital, I thought we’d organize a run, so kids are looking out the window for Halloween, and we’d drive by,” said Rebecca Seckman.
  The motorcycle
  
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• McPhearson Fumble Return Lifts Texas Tech Over West Virginia

  25-10-2020 05:43
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Cornerback Zech McPhearson returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown with 8:44 left to lift Texas Tech to a 34-27 victory over West Virginia.
  McPhearson’s heroics made a winner out of Texas Tech quarterback Henry Colombi, who was making his first career start.
  Colombi completed 22 of 28 passes for 168 yards and one score.
  He also ran for 40 yards and another TD. West Virginia’s Leddie Brown scored on two short runs but was held to 77 yards, well below his
  
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• SUV Crashes Into Home On Beltzhoover Avenue

  25-10-2020 02:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Pittsburgh Police, and Pittsburgh EMS were called to the scene of a car into a home on Beltzhoover Avenue on Saturday afternoon.When they arrived on the 70 block of Beltzhoover, they found a Jeep on the porch of the home.According to what the driver told first responders, they drifted backward after a 2-vehicle collision at the corner of Beltzhoover Avenue and Ceres way, ending up on the porch.No injuries were reported a
  
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• Pitt Crushed At Home By Notre Dame, 45-3

  25-10-2020 02:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Book passed for 312 yards and three touchdowns — two of them long catch-and-runs to graduate transfer Ben Skowronek — and No. 3 Notre Dame overwhelmed reeling Pittsburgh 45-3 on Saturday.
  A week after scuffling its way past Louisville, Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had no such issues while handling the Panthers (3-4, 2-4) their fourth consecutive loss. Book hit Skowronek for a 34-yard score on Fighting Irish’s first possession and P
  
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• Indiana Upsets No. 8 Penn State In Overtime, 36-35

  25-10-2020 02:36
  
  BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Michael Penix forced overtime with a 2-point conversion run with 22 seconds left, then scored on a diving 2-point conversion to give Indiana a season-opening 36-35 upset victory over No. 8 Penn State — ending the Big Ten’s longest streak of consecutive losses to Top 10 teams at 42.
  The winning play went to a replay review before the officials announced the initial call stood.
  Indiana beat the Nittany Lions for the second time in 24 matchups and beat a T
  
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• Senator Bernie Sanders Comes To Pittsburgh To Campaign For Joe Biden

  25-10-2020 01:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Senator Bernie Sanders was in the area to campaign for former Vice President Joe Biden. In between events, he spoke with KDKA’s Chris Hoffman about a few of the issues this election season.
  You will not see him wearing a mask because he was a socially distant 6 feet away.
  After exchanging greetings, our first question was about coronavirus relief for people economically suffering.
  Senator Sanders: “So you have millions of people who have lost their jobs and
  
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• Early Voting Continues In Allegheny County As Additional Election Sites Open For Last Weekend

  25-10-2020 01:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Early voting continues across Pennsylvania. This is the last weekend for the additional election sites across Allegheny County.
  At the CCAC Allegheny Campus, on the North Side voters cruised through the process.
  “Couldn’t be easier. Much easier than in person,” Vince Calfo said after casting his ballot.
  For the third weekend in a row, Allegheny County has additional sites to drop off or apply for mail-in ballots.
  “It might be a pretty crowded day
  
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• New Website Tells McDonald’s Customers If The Ice Cream Machine Is Broken

  25-10-2020 00:34
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — The world is one step closer to solving one of fast food’s stickiest mysteries: Is the McDonald’s ice cream machine broken or not?
  With just 2,000 lines of code, Rashiq Zahid, 24, created a website featuring a map that tracks which ice cream machines aren’t working at roughly 10,000 different McDonald’s restaurants across the US.
  That includes dozens of locations in the Pittsburgh area, with at least five of them, reported as broken.Zahid developed mcbr
  
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