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• Pittsburgh Doctor Addresses Concerns About Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  11-12-2020 23:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Several concerns were brought up in the FDA’s coronavirus vaccine advisory panel deliberations about the Pfizer vaccine.One is the cumbersome nature of the vaccine. It requires cold storage, but also careful mixing, and use within six hours. Training will be needed. Also, there’s a minimum order of nearly 1,000 doses, which means people in rural areas may need to come to the city.
  “The state has been preparing for this, and they’ve been working w
  
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• 3 Men Arrested In Connection With 1-Year-Old Zykier Young’s Shooting Death To Stand Trial

  11-12-2020 23:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Three men accused of playing a role in a baby’s shooting death will stand trial.
  Marvin Hill and Andrew Crawford were held for court on criminal homicide and other charges, but the judge dismissed the homicide against Devon Thompson. The other charges against him were waived to court.
  (Courtesy: Allegheny County)
  Police say the men were involved in a shootout this summer outside the Three Rivers Manor Apartment Complex in the area of Rhine P
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Secretary Of Health Dr. Rachel Levine Testifies In Front Of Congress About Vaccine Shipment

  11-12-2020 23:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine testified in front of Congress about the coronavirus vaccine.
  Dr. Levine testified Thursday in front of the Senate Commerce Committee on “The Logistics of Transporting a COVID-19 Vaccine.” Levine is the president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers.
  “The introduction of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines will be a critical tool to combat the rampant vira
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Inmate At SCI Fayette Dies From Coronavirus

  11-12-2020 23:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An inmate at SCI Fayette has died from coronavirus.It was the third COVID-19 inmate death reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Friday. The 77-year-old’s death at SCI Fayette follows the death of a an inmate at SCI Somersetand an inmate at SCI Waymart.All three inmates died Thursday.The 77-year-old is not being identified. He was serving a sentence of 23 1/2 to 47 years for forgery and has been at SCI Fayette since March 201
  
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• COVID-19 In Allegheny County: County Police Helping Cover 911 Calls Out Of North Braddock

  11-12-2020 22:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — North Braddock’s entire police force is under coronavirus quarantine after being exposed to someone who has the virus.The Allegheny County Police Department has been asked to help cover all 911 calls out of North Braddock for the next week. Allegheny County police will help cover until 7 a.m. on Dec. 17.Officials will then reevaluate on that date based on how many of the North Braddock police officers can return safely to work.#BR
  
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• Dog Who Spent 1,134 Days At Animal Friends Finds His Forever Home

  11-12-2020 22:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A dog who spent 1,134 at Animal Friends has found his forever home just in time for the holidays.
  Ten-year-old Capone, a labrador retriever mix, was Animal Friend’s longest-term resident. But that all changed on Thursday.
  (Photo provided by Animal Friends)
  (Photo provided by Animal Friends)
  Animal Friends says the family who had been fostering him for several weeks decided to adopt Capone, ending his 3 year stay at the shelter.They say Capon
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Receives 2nd Negative Coronavirus Test

  11-12-2020 21:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf says he received his second negative COVID-19 test since his diagnosis earlier this week.The governor had a positive PCR test Tuesday, followed by negative PCR tests Wednesday and Thursday. His office says it appears Tuesday’s positive test came just as the virus had almost run its course.“I extend my deepest gratitude for all of the well wishes sent to Frances and me,” said Gov. Wolf in a release. “We appreci
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Rule Out Joe Haden And Robert Spillane For Sunday’s Game Against Buffalo Bills

  11-12-2020 21:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have ruled out Joe Haden and Robert Spillane for Sunday’s game against the Bills.
  On Friday, the Steelers announced that Haden is in the concussion protocol after suffering a concussion against Washington. Spillane left the game against Washington with a knee injury and has not practiced this week.
  Wide receiver Chase Claypool and kicker Chris Boswell returned to practice on Friday and both are expected to play.
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• NFL Week 14 NFC East Picks: ‘Arizona Offense Is Really The Difference In Why You Want To Choose The Giants In This Game,’ Says CBS New York’s Steve Overmyer

  11-12-2020 20:53
  
  (CBS New York) — Judging by the standings, and many other metrics, the NFC East is the worst division in football. The New York Giants, winners of four in a row, sit atop the pile with a 5-7 record. The illustrious Washington Football Team, also 5-7, has won three straight themselves. The Giants hold the tiebreaker, however, thanks to two mid-season wins over the WFT.
  Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, both originally thought of as favorites for the division title, are
  
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• State Police Hand Down 1 Notice Of Violation, 6 Warnings To Pittsburgh Establishments Over COVID-19 Orders

  11-12-2020 20:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — During coronavirus compliance checks, state police issued one notice of violation and six warnings to Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments.
  Liquor control enforcement officers visited 766 licensed establishments across the state Monday through Thursday to make sure coronavirus orders are being followed. They issued 10 notices of violation and 26 warnings.
  The Pittsburgh State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office issued one
  
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• Shop Local To Support Businesses This Holiday Season, Shadyside Chamber Of Commerce President Says After New Restrictions

  11-12-2020 20:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the number of positives cases of the coronavirus continues to soar, businesses are having to adjust. New restrictions will be put into place in less than 24 hours and they directly impact many of our local shops.Shadyside is like a lot of neighborhoods in the city. Restaurants, bars, taverns and shops rely on foot traffic to do well. But with new restrictions coming, many people won’t be stopping to stop, shop and eat like they used to.
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Shop Local To Support Businesses This Holiday Season, Owners Say After New Restrictions

  11-12-2020 20:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the number of positives cases of the coronavirus continues to soar, businesses are having to adjust. New restrictions will be put into place in less than 24 hours and they directly impact many of our local shops.Shadyside is like a lot of neighborhoods in the city. Restaurants, bars, taverns and shops rely on foot traffic to do well. But with new restrictions coming, many people won’t be stopping to stop, shop and eat like they used to.
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: PIAA Hopes Play Resumes In January After Gov. Wolf Puts 3-Week Pause On School Sports

  11-12-2020 20:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After Gov. Tom Wolf put school sports on pause for three weeks to help flatten the curve, PIAA says it’s hopefully anticipating a return to play in January.A statement from PIAA says it hopes the temporary suspension reduces the number of COVID cases in the state, saying everyone has to be “diligent in following mitigation efforts in order for a successful return to the season.”
  PIAA Press Release on the Suspension of Extracurric
  
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• Kel Mitchell On MTV’s ‘Deliciousness’: ‘It’s Super Funny & The Videos You Will See Are Crazy’

  11-12-2020 19:29
  
  (CBS Local)–Kel Mitchell has been entertaining audiences since he was a teenager on Nickelodeon and on Monday, December 14, Mitchell along with Tiffani Thiessen, Angela Kinsey and Tim Chantarangsu launch a brand new series on MTV called “Deliciousness.”
  MORE FROM CBS:Dr. Orna Guralnik On Showtime’s ‘Couples Therapy: The COVID Special’: ‘We Put The Intimacy, Dignity, Struggle Of Human Life On Screen’
  ‘I Wanted A Special That Followed My Career
  
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• PennDOT Issues 1 Millionth REAL ID

  11-12-2020 18:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the deadline less than a year away, PennDOT has issued its 1 millionth REAL ID.
  Beginning Oct. 2021, if you want to fly on an airplane, enter a federal building or go onto a military base, you’ll need a federally-accepted form of identification like a REAL ID, although there is no requirement to get one and PennDOT will still issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  PennDOT says it anticipates 2.5 million Pennsy
  
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• Steelers Activate Center Maurkice Pouncey Off Of COVID-19 Reserve List

  11-12-2020 17:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers have activated center Maurkice Pouncey off of the COVID-19 reserve list.Pouncey was originally placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on December 2, causing him to miss the last two games.The Steelers recently placed LB Vince Williams on the COVID-19 reserve list and he is currently the only player still on that list.The Steelers are scheduled to take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Bills Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 12,745 New Cases, 5,877 Patients Hospitalized

  11-12-2020 17:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 12,745 new cases of Coronavirus and 225 additional deaths Friday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 470,034 since Wednesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  Currently, there are 5,877 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, according to the Health Department. Of that number, 1,218 patients are being cared for in ICUs.
  The Health Depart
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 12,745 New Cases, 5,852 Patients Hospitalized

  11-12-2020 17:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 12,745 new cases of Coronavirus and 225 additional deaths Friday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 470,034 since Wednesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  Currently, there are 5,582 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections, according to the Health Department. Of that number, 1,191 patients are being cared for in ICUs.
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• Nashville Man Arrested In Murder Of Butler County Native And Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman

  11-12-2020 17:31
  
  NASHVILLE (KDKA) – A 21-year-old was arrested in Nashville for the murder of Caitlyn Kaufman, a nurse from Butler County.
  Nashville police say Devaunte Hill was arrested by SWAT at 6:15 a.m. at his East Nashville apartment Friday.BREAKING: Devaunte L. Hill, 21, is in custody for the murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman. MNPD SWAT members arrested him at 6:15 a.m. at his East Nashville apartment. He is being charged with criminal homicide. pic.twitter.com/lJ6LMHy8v7
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• ‘Like He Was There’: Late Father Buys Son First Beer On 21st Birthday

  11-12-2020 17:17
  
  TAUNTON, MA (CBS Boston) – Matt Goodman was surprised on his 21st birthday with a beer, from his dad. It was unexpected because Matt’s father John had passed away from cancer nearly six years ago.
  “The morning of my birthday we went out to breakfast and ordered that first beer and it was actually like he was there buying me my first beer,” Matt said.
  Matt and his dad were extremely close. “He was just the life of the party,” Matt said. “All around great
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 1,322 New Cases, 33 Additional Deaths

  11-12-2020 17:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 1,322 new Coronavirus cases and 33 additional deaths Friday.
  Of the newly reported cases, 749 are confirmed from 2,507 PCR tests. There are 573 probable cases.
  “New cases range in age from 6 months to 95 years with a median age of 42 years,” the Health Department says. The dates of positive tests range from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Eleven of the positive tests are more than a week old.
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• 94-Year-Old Fayette County Man Makes 300 Wooden Toys For Children

  11-12-2020 16:41
  
  GEORGES TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A 94-year-old Fayette County man who has been making Christmas toys for children since the 80s is still at it.State police say they picked up 300 wooden toys from Ed Higinbotham on Thursday.
  FAYETTE SANTA DELIVERS AGAIN!!! Just picked up 300 wooden toys from our friend Ed Higinbotham to be distributed to children this Christmas.At 94 he still has the drive and determination to see children smile this time of year.WAY TO GO ED! pic.twitter.com/Zc6ApNha6L
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• Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 14: “Very Worried” About Cousins, Vikings Offense Against Bucs Says Heath Cummings

  11-12-2020 16:11
  
  (CBS Local)- Fantasy football playoffs are in full swing and optimizing your lineup is even more important than ever as you set your sights on bringing home the title. The team from Fantasy Football Today is back once more with their advice for three players you should start and three you should sit at each position in Week 14.
  The start of the week is Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill who draws a matchup with the 1-11 Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Jamey Eisenberg believes that Tanne
  
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• Chiefs-Dolphins Preview: Tua Is ‘Going To Have To Put It On His Shoulders,’ Says CBS’s Jay Feely

  11-12-2020 15:46
  
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Miami) — The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t quite look like themselves last Sunday night. They won, beating the Denver Broncos 22-16 to move to 11-1. But they didn’t look like themselves. Rather than put up touchdown after touchdown, they stalled out in the red zone and settled for field goals on multiple occasions. Patrick Mahomes and company will have a tougher challenge in Week 14 in Miami against a strong Dolphins secondary and young team gaining confidence un
  
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• Mylan’s Morgantown Plant To Shut Down In July

  11-12-2020 15:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – The owner of the Morgantown Mylan plant announced in a corporate statement on Friday that the plant will close on July 31.According to a report from WV Metro News, the employees were told of this decision on a call Friday morning.The closure will mean that 1,500 employees will lose their jobs.Despite the closure of the Morgantown site, the Collins Ferry research lab will remain open, but the Chestnut Ridge plant will be shut down mid-summer.
  
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• PTL Links: December 11, 2020

  11-12-2020 15:22
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:
  PTL DEAL DAYSBeef Jerky OutletLeMont RestaurantPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: SCI Somerset Reports First Inmate Death From COVID-19

  11-12-2020 15:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOMERSET (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is reporting an inmate death from COVID-19 at SCI Somerset.
  According to the department of corrections, the inmate was 73-years-old and died at a local hospital.“We continue our battle against this dangerous invisible enemy,” Corrections Secretary John Wetzel said. “With fall upon us, we are experiencing a resurgence. That is why it is vital to continue our aggressive mitigation efforts. W
  
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• Pa. Attorney General Criticizes Texas Senator Ted Cruz Over Election Lawsuit

  11-12-2020 14:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – In an appearance on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro criticized Texas Senator Ted Cruz and the lawsuit attempting to overturn election results in Pennsylvania.“He has proven himself to be neither a genius in the law or a genius, frankly, in terms of an EQ,” Shapiro said. “He is a sad sack and I would say to him, and frankly I would say to my 17 colleagues who have gone along with this circu
  
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• This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (Dec 12)

  11-12-2020 14:20
  
  Hey, 412 Fanatics…Check out what’s coming up this SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION with Hosts Rich Walsh and Daisy Jade!
  Is there a better way to get from Butler to the North Shore than this? Get on board the Steeler Bus!
  Then, we head to the east… the middle east! To meet a 412-fanatic from Kuwait!
  Plus, learn the X’s and O’s for putting together an incredible tailgate tray AKA charcuterie board for your next tailgate or holiday party!
  
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• Gaming During COVID-19: Video Game Industry Sees Massive Increase In Demand During Pandemic

  11-12-2020 12:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This has been a banner year for the video game industry as people stuck at home have turned even more to gaming to fill the time.Gaming and tech expert Carley Knobloch says the industry has risen to the challenge by upping the visual game.“You know, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is definitely going to be the game of the year,” she said. “It’s basically you’re playing as a Bor who’s a legendary Viking warrior and you’re going t
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny, Dry, And Warm Conditions Kick Off The Weekend

  11-12-2020 12:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Friday is expected to be another gorgeous day with highs soaring near 60 degrees.
  There will be a couple of communities that will enjoy highs in the 60s today and today will be mostly sunny with winds coming out of the south.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Winds will be light this morning, picking up to around 10 miles per hour for the afternoon and into the overnight hours.Morning temperatures fell to
  
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• Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' film adaptation does August Wilson proud

  11-12-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The film is certain to garner awards-season love, especially for the late Chadwick Boseman’s bombastic performance.
  
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• How they made Pittsburgh look like 1920s Chicago

  11-12-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  James Mahathey found good places to film on the North Side, the Strip District and Wilkinsburg for the movie “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” 
  
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• Charleston Woman Suspected Of 2019 W. Va. Murder Arrested

  11-12-2020 12:10
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman suspected to be involved in a 2019 murder was arrested, police said.
  Charleston police took Samantha Ilise Slater, 33, into custody Thursday afternoon in Dunbar.
  Police sought her in the July 17, 2019, death of Adam Swim. The 41-year-old was found dead in his Charleston home with a gunshot wound on his head, according to police.
  A circuit court warrant went out for her arrest in late July of this year for murder, first-degree robbery, burglary
  
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• North Hills returning to hybrid education on Jan. 11

  11-12-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Superintendent: Rules for closures ‘more clear’
  
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• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Broadway Shows In Pittsburgh For 2021

  11-12-2020 10:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Broadway is coming back to Pittsburgh.As Broadway tours start to make their way back to the road, they’re also making plans to stop in Pittsburgh.The first one to come to town will be “Hadestown” a winner of eight Tony Awards and it will be here in September 2021.Once Hadestown makes its way through Pittsburgh, “Pretty Woman” will stop in Pittsburgh in October and “Summer – The Donna Summer Musical”
  
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• Wine & Spirits Officially Opens In Pittsburgh’s Produce Terminal Building

  11-12-2020 09:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the grand opening of a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits inside the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal Building on Smallman Street.The store has more than 5,850 square feet of retail space and features nearly 4,000 wines and spirits to choose from. This includes a “Made In Pennsylvania” section that will feature wines and spirits made exclusively in Pittsburgh.
  Beginning on Monday and lasting thr
  
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• More Than $1.2 Million Raised For Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund

  11-12-2020 09:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In what has been a tough year for just about everyone, Pittsburgh and KDKA viewers’ generosity has shined through.The 67th Annual Free Care Fund Benefit Show has raised more than $1.2 million for the Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund.Thanks to you, $1,217,151 was raised for the hospital fund.The fund ensures that no child is denied medical care because their family cannot afford it.
  
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• ‘Hey, Google, What Were People Searching In 2020?’ Google Releases ‘Year In Search’ Data

  11-12-2020 09:09
  
  (CBS LOCAL) – If you want to know what people were thinking about in 2020, ask Google. The search engine behemoth is out with its “Year in Search” data. 2020’s top trending searches reveal both the obvious and the unexpected, from election results and the coronavirus, to “why were chainsaws invented?”
  Top trending searches in 2020:Election results
  Coronavirus
  Kobe Bryant
  Coronavirus update
  Coronavirus symptoms
  Zoom
  Who is winning the election
  Naya Rivera
  Chadw
  
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• A menu of bad options: Pennsylvania restricts restaurants again

  11-12-2020 05:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Restaurants and bars ordered to suspend indoor service; takeout may continue. 
  
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• Vincent Davis Rushes For 247 Yards, Pitt Beats Georgia Tech 34-20

  11-12-2020 05:36
  
  ATLANA (AP) — Vincent Davis rushed for a career-best 247 yards, including a 74-yard scamper on the first play of the game and a late touchdown that clinched Pittsburgh’s 34-20 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night.
  In the makeup of a game that was postponed last month because of COVID-19 issues, the Panthers (6-5, 5-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) finished off a winning regular season and defied their standing as one of the league’s worst rushing teams.
  Davis, whose previous
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Businesses Hopeful To Survive Gov. Tom Wolf’s New Virus Restrictions

  11-12-2020 05:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Local businesses are preparing for new coronavirus restrictions announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday.
  The restrictions go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday and expire at 8 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2021.RELATED STORY: Gov. Tom Wolf Limits Gatherings, Shuts Down Indoor Dining And Suspends High School Sports For 3 WeeksRestaurants are forced to close all indoor dining but can continue outdoor dining and takeout service. The dinner rush was busy at rest
  
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• Gov. Wolf orders three-week business shutdown as COVID-19 rages in Pennsylvania

  11-12-2020 04:39 via post-gazette.com
  ‘The situation we’re in is dire.’
  
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• $65,000 Reward Offered In Shooting Death Of 26-Year-Old Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman

  11-12-2020 03:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KDKA) — A reward of more than $65,000 is being offered for information on the murder of a nurse from Butler County.
  (Photo Credit: Clarion University)
  Caitlyn Kaufman, 26, graduated from Butler Senior High School and Clarion University.
  RELATED STORIES:Mother Of Caitlyn Kaufman Pleads For Answers
  26-Year-Old Nurse From Butler County Shot, Killed While Driving To Work In TennesseePolice in Nashville, Tennessee said she was shot and killed while drivi
  
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• 15-Year-Old Boy In Ohio Shot And Killed After Leaving Meeting About Teen Who Was Fatally Shot By Police

  11-12-2020 03:37
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — A 15-year-old was shot and killed in Cleveland after leaving a Boys & Girls Club meeting about a different teenager who had been fatally shot by an officer who polices public housing.
  Anthony Hughes Jr. died at the scene Wednesday night, Cleveland.com reported. Police say a 43-year-old man was shot in the shoulder.
  Occupants of two cars fired shots at a group of teenagers that included Hughes, police said. None of the other teenagers was injured. Hughes was shot multip
  
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• Man Charged In Shooting Death Of Home Invader In Donora

  11-12-2020 03:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DONORA, Pa. (KDKA) – Officials say a man has been charged in the shooting death of a home invader in Donora.
  Investigators say 23-year-old Brian Harris fired at several people who broke into his home on 6th Street around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday. One of the people was Brandon Harrison, who was shot and killed, police say.
  Law enforcement says the home was being used for drug trafficking after finding 1,000 packets of heroin inside.Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bria
  
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• 19-Year-Old Charged With Homicide In Wilkinsburg Shooting That Killed 1, Injured Another

  11-12-2020 03:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A 19-year-old has been charged with homicide in connection to a shooting in Wilkinsburg.
  Police say Elyzha Cecil King-Bradley is charged with criminal homicide, robbery, criminal conspiracy, tampering with evidence and firearm violations. He was arrested Thursday and “was one of the individuals responsible for the shooting,” law enforcement says.
  Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Rebecca Avenue ju
  
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• Pennsylvania Blasts Texas’ Bid To Overturn Election Results For President-Elect Joe Biden

  11-12-2020 02:38
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for Pennsylvania responded in the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to Texas’ effort to overturn the election result in four states for President-elect Joe Biden, calling it a “seditious abuse” of the courts that rests on conspiracy theories and falsehoods.
  Texas lacks standing to bring the challenge, and its claims are not only barred by time limits, but are meritless and dangerous, lawyers for Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, a Dem
  
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• Holiday Market In Downtown Pittsburgh To Close For Season After Friday

  11-12-2020 02:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Peoples Gas Holiday Market in downtown Pittsburgh is set to close for the season after Friday.
  The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership says Friday will be its last day due to the new state mandate and surging coronavirus cases. The Santa Zoom Experience is also closing.RELATED STORY: Gov. Tom Wolf Limits Gatherings, Shuts Down Indoor Dining And Suspends High School Sports For 3 WeeksThe Holiday Market will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m on
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers’ Derek Watt And Wife Gabriella Welcome Baby Boy

  11-12-2020 02:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Congrats to Derek Watt and his wife, Gabriella!
  The couple announced the arrival of Brayden George Watt! The Steelers fullback and his wife shared pictures of Brayden on social media.
  (Photo Credit: Derek Watt)
  “In the blue corner, weighing in at a whopping 9lbs 9oz and stretching 21.5 inches long…out of Pittsburgh, PA…Brayden George Watt,” Derek said on Twitter. https://t.co/P8TCuF7SXw
  — Gabriella Watt (@gabriella_watt2) December 11, 202
  
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