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• COVID-19 In Fayette County: Schools Weigh Decision To Stay Virtual Or Return To In-Person Learning

  08-12-2020 23:54
  
  CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Students boarded buses and headed back to the classroom this week in the Connellsville Area School District.
  The decision to return to face-to-face instruction comes at a time when other Fayette County schools like Albert Gallatin extended remote learning windows.
  KDKA’s Meghan Schiller talked to both superintendents about the decision-making process.
  “Our families have spoken to us and said as long as we can do it safely, they desire face-to-face le
  
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• When Can You Get The COVID Vaccine?

  08-12-2020 23:16
  
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Detroit) — Pfizer announced last month that its COVID-19 vaccine has a 95 percent efficacy rate after the second dose. Recent documents suggest recipients could receive some protection even after the first dose. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, which could be approved for use in the United States by the end of this week. Pfizer’s FDA hearing is set for Thursday.
  Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, also
  
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• Wilkinsburg Mass Shooting Victim’s Death Officially Ruled Homicide

  08-12-2020 23:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of John Ellis, one of the people shot at a 2016 backyard barbecue in Wilkinsburg, a homicide.
  Ellis, 51, was shot multiple times during the mass shooting and was paralyzed as a result.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  He died from his injuries in September of this year after being taken to the hospital for complications.
  Today, the Medical Examiner’s Office officially called the de
  
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• Police Respond To Standoff In Aliquippa

  08-12-2020 22:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) – Police were on the scene of a standoff in Beaver County.
  Someone was barricaded inside a home on Major Street in Aliquippa. There were reportedly other people in the house, but the Beaver County District Attorney said the reported hostages are no longer inside.
  One person is in custody.(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  Dispatchers say the call came in around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Republicans Bid To Halt Joe Biden’s Pennsylvania Win

  08-12-2020 22:52
  
  WASHINGTON (AP/KDKA) – The Supreme Court has rejected Republicans’ last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania’s certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the electoral battleground.
  The court without comment Tuesday refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf already has certified Biden’s victory and the state’s 20 electors are to meet on Dec. 14 to cast their votes for Biden.
  In the request, U.S. Rep. Mike K
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid To Halt Joe Biden’s Pennsylvania Win

  08-12-2020 22:50
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has rejected Republicans’ last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania’s certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the electoral battleground.The court without comment Tuesday refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf already has certified Biden’s victory and the state’s 20 electors are to meet on Dec. 14 to cast their votes for Biden.Biden won 306 electoral votes, so even
  
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• Police On Scene Of Standoff In Aliquippa

  08-12-2020 22:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are on the scene of a standoff in Beaver County.
  Someone is barricaded inside a home on Major Street in Aliquippa and there may be other people inside.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  Dispatchers say the call came in around 1:25 p.m. Tuesday.
  There’s been no word on any arrests or injuries.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: New State Restrictions Could Be Announced This Week, Allegheny Co. Executive Rich Fitzgerald Says

  08-12-2020 22:24
  
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — In the face of alarming numbers, Governor Tom Wolf is expected to announce a new round of restrictions and limits to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.On Tuesday, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said the announcement from Governor Wolf would dovetail with local measures. While nothing is set in stone, Fitzgerald says decisive action is needed to stop the spread.
  State and county set to announce new Covid restrictions to avoid Christmas surge. Count
  
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• Dollar Tree Recalls Candles Due To Fire And Burn Risks

  08-12-2020 22:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dollar Tree is recalling more than 100,000 “Sure Scents” candles.
  The company says the candles, in “Peaceful Stream” and “Moonlit Waves” scents, may have “higher than normal” flames, which can cause the glass holder to break and cause a fire or burn someone.
  (Photo Credit: Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries.
  Stores sold the affected candles between
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: New State Restrictions Could Be Announced This Week, Leaders Say

  08-12-2020 22:14
  
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — In the face of alarming numbers, Governor Tom Wolf is expected to announce a new round of restrictions and limits to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.On Tuesday, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said the announcement from Governor Wolf would dovetail with local measures. While nothing is set in stone, Fitzgerald says decisive action is needed to stop the spread.And once again, local businesses are preparing to limit their operations.
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• Seven Springs Opens Its Slopes This Weekend

  08-12-2020 22:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. (KDKA) – The Seven Springs slopes are opening this weekend.Thanks to 10 inches of snow last week, Seven Springs says it’s ready to open for skiing and snowboarding Dec. 12.There will be coronavirus mitigation efforts in place, like social distancing and requiring employees to wear face masks. Guests will also be required to social distance in line and will have to wear a face covering while in the lift line or riding the lift.The resort is al
  
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• UPMC Optimistic COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Available To Its Frontline Healthcare Workers By End Of January

  08-12-2020 21:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Leaders at UPMC said Tuesday they’re optimistic their frontline healthcare workers who want a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one by the end of January.This week UPMC says its hospitals are awaiting thousands of doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.But first, Dr. Graham Snyder, UPMC’s medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, says the vaccines will need to be granted emergency use authorizations from
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: UPMC Optimistic Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Available To Its Frontline Healthcare Workers By End Of January

  08-12-2020 21:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Leaders at UPMC said Tuesday they’re optimistic their frontline healthcare workers who want a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one by the end of January.This week UPMC says its hospitals are awaiting thousands of doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.But first, Dr. Graham Snyder, UPMC’s medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, says the vaccines will need to be granted emergency use authorizations from
  
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• Westmoreland County Prison Dealing With Massive COVID-19 Outbreak

  08-12-2020 20:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The Westmoreland County Prison is dealing with a massive COVID-19 outbreak.
  According to the Trib, more than 100 inmates and a number of staffers have been infected over the past 10 days.The interim warden says two units are on lockdown. The prison has almost 500 inmates.The Trib reports that the interim warden said officials haven’t identified the cause of the outbreak.
  
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• Hearings begin on climate change initiative

  08-12-2020 19:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  First of 10 hearing shows strong public support for proposal to have state join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
  
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• Michigan-Ohio State Game Canceled Because Of Wolverines COVID-19 Outbreak

  08-12-2020 19:54
  
  ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program.
  “The number of positive tests has continued to trend in an upward direction over the last seven days,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said. “We have not been cleared to participate in practice at this time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to field a team due to COVID-19 positives and the associated
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 693 New Cases, 6 More Deaths

  08-12-2020 19:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 693 new Coronavirus cases and six additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 477 are confirmed from 1,673 PCR tests. There are 216 probable cases.
  “New cases range in age from 4 days to 102 years with a median age of 44 years,” the Health Department says. The dates of positive tests range from Nov. 16 to Dec. 7.
  There have been 2,311 hospitalizations in Allegheny County since the
  
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• Pittsburgh City Council Unanimously Passes COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Bill

  08-12-2020 19:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh City Council has voted unanimously to approve Mayor Bill Peduto’s COVID-19 paid sick leave proposal.
  With the passage of the bill, thousands of employees across the city can now get additional paid time off if they test positive for the coronavirus or are exposed.
  “We need guidelines, we need this to help people right away, we can’t waste our time,” Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O’Connor said.PASSED UNANIMOUSLY— Pittsbur
  
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• State Police Searching For Missing, Endangered 26-Year-Old Erica Shultz

  08-12-2020 19:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – State police put out a Missing Endnagered Person Advisory for a 26-year-old they believe disappeared under suspicious circumstances.Police say Erica Shultz was last seen on the night of Dec. 4 in the area of the 400 block of Railroad Street in Bloomsburg, Columbia County.
  MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY: If Seen call 911 pic.twitter.com/q2icFlHeaq
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) December 8, 2020They believe the circumstances surro
  
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• UPMC hospitals are busy, but not overwhelmed by COVID-19, officials say

  08-12-2020 19:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Only 20% of UPMC’s 6,000 beds are filled by COVID-19 patients.
  
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• UPMC hires nurses, adds beds as COVID-19 spreads

  08-12-2020 19:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Only 20% of UPMC’s 6,000 beds are filled by COVID-19 patients.
  
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• Four Sides Of The Story Highlights History Making Moments From Annika Sorenstam, Lisa Leslie And Brandi Chastain Beginning December 15

  08-12-2020 19:06
  
  (CBSLOCAL)- As the year winds to a close, CBS Sports is set to debut another three episodes of its Four Sides Of The Story franchise that look at three of the most iconic moments in women’s sports over the last 25 years. The 30-minute documentary style films tells the story of  these moments through four different points of view with each segment narrated from a different perspective.
  Starting on Tuesday, December 15, CBS Sports will air the three episodes over the course of three wee
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf, Religious Leaders Ask Pennsylvanians To Take Safety Precautions This Holiday Season

  08-12-2020 18:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Religious leaders joined Gov. Tom Wolf Tuesday in asking Pennsylvanians to take safety precautions like moving services online this holiday season.
  “After a difficult year like this one, I know that we all want to take comfort in our family and religious traditions during the holidays,” Gov. Wolf said in a statement. “But the truth is that COVID-19 is still as dangerous as ever right now, and the best thing we can do to protect o
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports More Than 10,000 New Coronavirus Cases And 169 Additional Deaths

  08-12-2020 18:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 10,170 new cases of Coronavirus and 169 additional deaths Tuesday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 436,614 since Monday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  Currently, there are 5,421 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, according to the Health Department. Of that number, 1,115 patients are being cared for in ICUs.
  The Health Department sa
  
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• Roger Staubach On Army Navy Game: ‘I Was More Excited Than Probably Any Game Other Than The Super Bowl’

  08-12-2020 18:17
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Army vs. Navy is one of the best rivalries in all of sports and this weekend’s clash on CBS Sports returns to West Point for the first time since the 1940s. Army has had a great season in 2020 with a record of 7-2, while Navy is 3-6 overall and has lost four games in a row.
  MORE FROM CBS:
  Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 14: Ty Johnson Takes On Bigger Role For Jets
  Patriots Practicing At UCLA This Week: ‘The House That Slater Built’
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• Texas Sues Pennsylvania And 3 Other Battleground States Over Election Results

  08-12-2020 18:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin on Tuesday, alleging that they violated the Constitution based on a litany of already-dismissed complaints.Attorney General Paxton asked the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate their 62 Electoral College votes for Biden — a move that would swing the election to Trump and would be unprecedented in American history.Trust in the integrity of our e
  
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• Allegheny County Jail reports over 50 COVID cases among staff, inmates

  08-12-2020 18:13 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Allegheny County Jail reports over 50 COVID-19 cases among staff, inmates

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• Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Worth $3M Sold In Beaver County

  08-12-2020 17:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Beaver County is about to be a millionaire.
  A $3 million scratch-off was sold at Caivano’s Discount Tobacco Outlet in Aliquippa.That store gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.If you’re the lucky winner, sign the back of your ticket and call the lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
  
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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 14: Ty Johnson Takes On Bigger Role For Jets

  08-12-2020 16:47
  
  By Matt Citak
  (CBS Boston)– Well folks, the time has finally arrived: the fantasy postseason is here.
  After a long, hard-fought 13 weeks, the regular season is officially over. The playoffs are set, and now the only thing between you and your league championship is a few wins.
  It’s been a roller coaster of a season. But regardless of everything that has happened over the last three months, all that matters now are the next couple of weeks.
  Whether you’re gearing up for a first
  
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• Nursing Home Industry Sues Pa., Says State Illegally Withheld Funds During Pandemic

  08-12-2020 16:41
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — The nursing home industry has filed suit against Pennsylvania, claiming the state illegally withheld more than $150 million that was intended to help long-term care facilities shoulder the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic.
  The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, says the Department of Human Services is refusing to provide supplemental payments to nursing homes as required by law, depriving them of crucial funding to fight the pandemic.
  The three senior care
  
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• PTL Links: December 8, 2020

  08-12-2020 16:16
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pitt Nationality Rooms Open House
  Heinz History Center
  Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  Magee Womens Give and Give Back
  “Sweet & Savory Cookbook” Recipes
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• ‘Sweet & Savory Cookbook’ Recipes From ‘The Real Housewives” Margaret Josephs

  08-12-2020 16:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re checking in with Margaret Josephs, of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” to get a look at her “Sweet & Savory Cookbook!”
  Simply Seasoned Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops with Apricot Dijon Dipping SauceIngredients:Rack of lollipop lamb chops
  Olive Oil
  Salt
  Pepper
  Rosemary and ThymeDirections:
  Brush the lamb chops with olive oilSeason with the salt, pepper and herbsSimply grill for 3-4 minutes on each side
  For the dipping sauce:1/2 cu
  
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• ‘Seasoned & Savory Cookbook’ Recipes From ‘The Real Housewives” Margaret Josephs

  08-12-2020 16:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re checking in with Margaret Josephs, of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” to get a look at her recipes in the “Seasoned & Savory Cookbook,” which benefits Magee Womens Research Institute and Foundation.
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  Simply Seasoned Grilled Lollipop Lamb Chops with Apricot Dijon Dipping SauceIngredients:Rack of lollipop lamb chops
  Olive Oil
  Salt
  Pepper
  Rosemary and ThymeDirections:
  Brush the lamb chops with olive oilSeason wit
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Westmoreland County Chairman Sean Kertes Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  08-12-2020 15:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Westmoreland County Chairman Sean Kertes has informed the county that he has tested positive for COVID-19.Chairman Kertes is following the recommended isolation recommendations and his staff is currently quarantined.Westmoreland County has begun steps to minimize the impacts on their workplace and have begun contact tracing.They also have already put in place enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of the Commissioners’ suite and have precautions
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Several Inmates And Employees Of Allegheny County Jail Test Positive

  08-12-2020 15:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Jail provided an update on COVID-19 cases at the jail on Tuesday morning.According to Warden Orlando Harper, there are 29 employees and 27 inmates that have tested positive for the virus.“The employees have all been quarantined, with the most recent quarantine occurring on December 4,” Warden Harper said. “None of the employees are at work. Due to these positive cases, another approximately 40 employees are c
  
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• North Park Hosting Drive-In Holiday Laser Show

  08-12-2020 14:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Looking for a way to get safely this holiday season?North Park is getting ready to host a drive-in style laser light show beginning on Thursday and the 45-minute shows will be held nightly through December 20.Several shows will be held each night.Tickets range in price by day, from $15 to $20 for Allegheny County residents and $19 to $25 for non-county residents.Tickets can be purchased and more information can be found on the Allegheny County web
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Officials Urge Everyone To Get A Flu Shot

  08-12-2020 13:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Even during a pandemic, health experts are urging everyone to make sure they get a flu shot.Two months into flu season and the Pennsylvania Department of Health says there are 480 cases across the state.Flu activity is low in Pennsylvania, but the season usually peaks in January.“Getting a flu vaccine will not only just help you from getting severely ill, but it will also protect your family, friends, health care providers who are already st
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating Apparent Hit And Run Shooting In Beltzhoover

  08-12-2020 13:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Police are investigating an apparent hit and run and shooting in Beltzhoover that occurred early on Tuesday morning.According to police, the incident happened just after 2:45 a.m. on Gearing Avenue and Chalfont Street.Police found a man lying down in the street with injuries to his face and paramedics later found a gunshot wound in his leg while transporting him to the hospital.His condition is currently unknown.
  
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• Advocates Asking Pittsburgh Public Schools To Reallocate Funds Toward Student Health And Support Services

  08-12-2020 13:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Community members and education advocates are asking Pittsburgh Public Schools to make some funding cuts and reallocate that money to other resources.They’re asking for that money to go toward student health and support services.For example, hiring more counselors, social works, and school nurses. They would like to see funding taken away from police and security in the 2021 budget.Some community members believe these changes would create a school environment that
  
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• Waiting For A Vaccine: Why Is The United States Lagging Behind In Vaccine Approval?

  08-12-2020 12:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Even as the first coronavirus vaccine was administered in England, the wait continues in this country.
  Volunteers in Pittsburgh and beyond rolled up their sleeves to help test the vaccines and get them through the trial periods and yet in this country, the Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved them for use.
  Pfizer and its partner BioNTech applied for its Emergency Use Authorization on November 20th but the FDA will not hear its case until this Thursday.
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cold And Cloudy Conditions Continue Tuesday

  08-12-2020 12:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While most of the day Tuesday will be dry, lake effect snow showers could be possible.Most places will see little to no impact from the snow showers but there could be some accumulations for places like the westward-facing slopes of the Laurels and for the snow belt.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Other places may see some brief snow here or there but there won’t be much if any impact from the sn
  
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• President Trump Hosting Vaccine Summit To Plan How To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

  08-12-2020 12:26
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – An update from the Trump Administration is expected today on vaccinating millions of Americans against the coronavirus, and where we go from here as cases continue to rise across the country.President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order about shipping the coronavirus to Americans before other nations.Today’s vaccine summit will include President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, government experts, state leaders, drug manufacturers, and transporta
  
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• State parks and forests cancel group activities on New Year's Day

  08-12-2020 12:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Spike in COVID-19 cases causes state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to end group programing, events, outings.
  
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• Mother Of Caitlyn Kaufman Pleads For Answers

  08-12-2020 11:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NASHVILLE (KDKA) – The mother of a young nurse killed on her way to work is pleading for answers.“Why did you that to her? She didn’t deserve it. I don’t, I can’t, I can’t wrap my head around it,” said Diane Kaufman, the mother of Caitlyn Kaufman, a nurse from Butler County that was shot and killed on her way to work in Nashville on Thursday night. “I don’t know how someone can take another person’s life like that
  
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• Dozens Gather For Vigil Remembering Jeno Moretti

  08-12-2020 10:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ELIZABETH (KDKA) – Dozens of people gathered on Monday night to honor the memory of Jeno Moretti.
  Moretti’s body was found in Monongahela River near the Elizabeth Bridge last week.
  RELATED STORIES:Jefferson Hills Police Looking For Missing 15-Year-Old Jeno Moretti
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  Family and friends came together to hold a candlelight
  
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• Uber To Sell Self-Driving Cars To Local Startup Company

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Uber is planning to sell its self-driving car business to a Pittsburgh-based startup company, Aurora Innovation.Both Uber and Aurora Innovation have been testing autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh.Uber’s investment in self-driving technology has been in the billions and its self-driving unit employs around 1,200 people.Aurora’s CEO has said he is committed to creating and keeping jobs in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Man Jailed Following Three-Vehicle Crash In Indiana County

  08-12-2020 09:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLYMER, Pa. (KDKA) – A Marion Center man was taken into custody at the scene of a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning.Derek Colberg, 32-years-old, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver and driving under the influence and is currently housed in the Indiana County Jail.Early on Monday morning, Pennsylvania State Police troopers were called to a crash at the intersection of Franklin Street and 6th Street in Clymer, where it had been reported the
  
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• Sylvia Wilson Elected To Second Term As Pittsburgh Public Schools Board President

  08-12-2020 09:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh School Board elected its officers for the 2021 fiscal year on Monday evening and Sylvia Wilson was unanimously elected president for a second term.Wilson was elected to the board to represent district 1 in 2013.Prior to being on the board, she served as the assistant to the President of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers and also served as secretary of the PFT executive board for 30 years.She was also an elementary school teacher
  
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• New Owner Of Prantl’s Bakery Plans To Open New Location In North Huntingdon

  08-12-2020 09:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) – Prantl’s Bakery has a new owner and they plan to open another location.The plan is close to opening a new store in North Huntingdon, at the corner of Route 30 and Robbins Station Road.The bakery joins three others in the region, including the original Shadyside location, a Market Square location, and a shop in Greensburg.
  
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