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• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Calls Occupation Of U.S. Capitol An ‘Embarrassment To Our Country’

  06-01-2021 23:32
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the US Capitol Building an “embarrassment” that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws.
  DeWine, a Republican, said the final step in the constitutional process of electing a president was disrupted by what he called “a violent mob.”
  “This is an embarrassment to our country,” said DeWine, who previously served in Washington both as a U.S. representative and U.S. senator
  
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• Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Calls Occupation Of U.S. Capitol Is An ‘Embarrassment To Our Country’

  06-01-2021 23:28
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the US Capitol Building an “embarrassment” that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws.
  DeWine, a Republican, said the final step in the constitutional process of electing a president was disrupted by what he called “a violent mob.”
  “This is an embarrassment to our country,” said DeWine, who previously served in Washington both as a U.S. representative and U.S. senator
  
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• Nashville Police Identify 2nd Suspect Wanted For Murder Of Butler Co. Native Caitlyn Kaufman

  06-01-2021 23:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NASHVILLE, TN (KDKA) — Police in Nashville have identified a second suspect who is wanted in connection of the murder of Caitlyn Kaufman, a nurse and Butler County native who was shot and killed in December.
  Nashville Police say that an arrest warrant has been issued for 28-year-old James Cowan.
  (Courtesy: Nashville Metro Police)
  26-year-old Caitlyn Kaufman was shot and killed while driving down Interstate 440 in Nashville the night of Dec. 4, police said in a r
  
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• Former Western Pa. Congressman Rick Saccone Part Of Protesters At U.S. Capitol

  06-01-2021 23:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — Former western Pennsylvania congressman Rick Saccone joined supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capital on Wednesday.
  (Photo Credit: Rick Saccone/Facebook)
  According to his personal Facebook page, Saccone is in Washington, D.C. with the protesters. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate were told to shelter in place and the Capitol was placed on lockdown after protesters stormed the building.
  Protesters made their way into
  
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• 'Exponential growth' forecast for Allegheny County's COVID-19 vaccination rate

  06-01-2021 22:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  “We do recognize this is urgent,” said Dr. Debra Bogen, the Allegheny County health director.
  
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• ‘There Are Guns Drawn’: Rep. Mike Doyle ‘Sheltering In Place’ In His Office At U.S. Capitol

  06-01-2021 22:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON DC (KDKA) — As protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, several Pennsylvania lawmakers were evacuated or put on lockdown in order to protect their safety.
  Congress was in a joint session this afternoon to count the electoral votes, confirming President-Elect Joe Biden’s win, when the chaos began.CBS NEWS: Trump supporters storm Capitol as police declare lockdownCongressman Mike Doyle, who represents t
  
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• NFL Wild Card Playoffs NFC Picks: Bears-Saints Could Go ‘Right Down To The Wire,’ Says SportsLine’s Kenny White

  06-01-2021 22:11
  
  (CBS Chicago) — And just like that the NFL regular season is over, and it’s on to the postseason. The playoffs have a slightly different format this time around, with a seventh team added from each conference and only the top seed enjoying a first-round bye. That means the four division winners, along with three wild card teams, from the AFC and NFC each still technically have a shot at the Super Bowl. We’ll see how it plays out in the six games scheduled for this coming weeken
  
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• Western Pa. Area Leaders React To Violence Unfolding After Protesters Breach U.S. Capitol Building In Washington, D.C.

  06-01-2021 22:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — As protesters breached the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., members of the House of Representatives and Senate were told to shelter in place and the building was placed on lockdown.
  Protesters made their way into the building as a joint session of Congress was meeting to finalize the results of the presidential election.
  As things turned violent, several local leaders reacted and provided statements.
  Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapir
  
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• Southwest Pa. Leaders React To Violence Unfolding After Protesters Breach U.S. Capitol Building In Washington, D.C.

  06-01-2021 22:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — As protesters breached the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., members of the House of Representatives and Senate were told to shelter in place and the building was placed on lockdown.
  Protesters made their way into the building as a joint session of Congress was meeting to finalize the results of the presidential election.
  As things turned violent, several local leaders reacted and provided statements.
  Pa. Governor Tom Wolf said:
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• Local Leaders React To Violence Unfolding After Protesters Breach U.S. Capitol Building In Washington, D.C.

  06-01-2021 22:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (KDKA) — As protesters breached the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., members of the House of Representatives and Senate were told to shelter in place and the building was placed on lockdown.
  Protesters made their way into the building as a joint session of Congress was meeting to finalize the results of the presidential election.
  As things turned violent, several local leaders reacted and provided statements.
  Pa. Governor Tom Wolf said:
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• ‘It’s An Honor To Have The Opportunity’; Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Opens Up Ahead Of Wild Card Weekend Game Vs. Browns

  06-01-2021 21:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the Steelers set to face off against the Cleveland Browns in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger opened up and discussed a number of different topics.
  Roethlisberger talked at length with Steelers.com writer Teresa Varley, discussing among other things, how it felt to watch last week’s game from home with his family.
  “I enjoyed watching the game, not as much as playing in it,” said Roethli
  
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• 33-Year Old Charles Baker, Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Case Surrenders To Police, Taken To Jail

  06-01-2021 20:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police.
  He is identified as Charles Baker, 33, of Lawrenceville. He turned himself in Tuesday night.Suspect Charles Baker, 33, is awaiting federal arraignment in connection with Sunday Night's bombing in Lawrenceville. Baker, seen here after 2019 drug arrest, is also suspected in November portojohn bombings. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/cNzGjOUV8e
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• 33-Year Old Charles Baker, Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Case Surrenders To Police, Charged In Federal Court

  06-01-2021 20:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police.
  He is identified as Charles Baker, 33, of Lawrenceville. He turned himself in Tuesday night.Suspect Charles Baker, 33, is awaiting federal arraignment in connection with Sunday Night's bombing in Lawrenceville. Baker, seen here after 2019 drug arrest, is also suspected in November portojohn bombings. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/cNzGjOUV8e
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• 33-Year Old Charles Baker, Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Case Charged In Federal Court

  06-01-2021 20:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police and has been charged in federal court..
  He is identified as Charles Baker, 33, of Lawrenceville. He turned himself in Tuesday night.
  Baker has beenbeen charged federally with illegal possession of an unregistered destructive device and being a felon in possession of a destructive device.
  The charges were announced Wednesday by U.S. Attorney Scott Brady.Charles Baker is now ch
  
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• Gabrielle Naveah Green & Lex Lumpkin On Nickelodeon’s NFL Wild Card Game: ‘This Is Geared Specifically For Kids & Families’

  06-01-2021 19:57
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– The NFL Playoffs begin this weekend and football is coming to Nickelodeon for the first time on Sunday, January 10 when the Chicago Bears meet the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wild Card round. Announcers Noah Eagle and Nate Burleson will be joined by Nickelodeon stars Gabrielle Naveah Green and Lex Lumpkin for a special slime-filled presentation of the NFL.
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• $1 Million Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Recently Sold In Monessen

  06-01-2021 19:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was recently sold at a convenience store in Westmoreland County.
  The Pa. Lottery says that a Magnificent Millions $20 ticket with a $1 million prize was sold at the Eastgate Exxon & Convenience Store in Monessen.
  The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
  Prizes expire one year from the game’s end-sale date.
  More information about the Pa. Lottery can be found onlin
  
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• 32-Year-Old Jerrel Ingram Arrested, Facing Criminal Homicide Charges Stemming From Fatal Shooting Outside McKees Rocks Night Club

  06-01-2021 19:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — The man accused of shooting and killing a woman outside a McKees Rocks night club in December 2020 has been apprehended and is facing criminal homicide charges.
  32-year-old Jerrel Ingram, of the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh was apprehended in West Mifflin on Wednesday morning by Allegheny County Sheriff’s Deputies.
  (Courtesy: Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office)
  In the early morning hours on December 5, 22-year-old Madi
  
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• NAACP Calls For Resignation Of School Board Member Caught Up In AD Hiring Controversy

  06-01-2021 19:15
  
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) — A news conference, involving the NAACP, was held Wednesday morning on a federal lawsuit that was filed against a Monroeville school district. It’s over a woman who claims she was denied a position she was qualified for, because she’s in an interracial marriage.
  Attorney Todd Hollis and NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference President, Kenneth Huston, spoke about the lawsuit against the Gateway School District.
  “It is absolutely tragic that they have lead
  
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• Fetterman to Pa. Senate GOP: 'I broke the rules, you broke the law'

  06-01-2021 18:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The lieutenant governor defends his refusal to take up motion against Jim Brewster, says Republican effort violated state Constitution.
  
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• City to agree to new federal sewer system rules

  06-01-2021 18:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  EPA consent agreement sets deadlines for city to enact management improvements for its separate sewer system
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 9,474 More Cases, 368 Additional Deaths

  06-01-2021 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 9,474 new cases of Coronavirus and 368 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 683,389 since Tuesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  There are currently 5,684 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 1,148 patients are in the ICU.
  The statewide percent positivity for the week of Dec. 25-31 stood at 15.0%.
  
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• Police Searching For Suspect Accused Of Stealing Power Tools From Home Improvement Store

  06-01-2021 17:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who they say stole power tools from Lowe’s Home Improvement store in White Township.
  Police say that in two separate incidents, a man stole more than $2,000 worth of power tools from the Lowe’s store in White Township in early December.
  According to police paperwork, the man walked into the store located along Ben Franklin Road S and took the it
  
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• Police: Stolen Puppy, Daphne, Found In Blue Slide Park, Reunited With Owners

  06-01-2021 17:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say Daphne, the little puppy stolen last night in Frick Park, is back home.
  According to police, Daphne was found in Blue Slide Park by city Public Works Department workers.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
  She was reunited with her owners this morning by Pittsburgh Police Zone 4 Commander Daniel Herrmann. They were ecstatic to have her back.
  Daphne is home!
  City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works employees found the stolen puppy in Blue Slide P
  
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• Pa. lags nation in people tested per day, is nowhere near level needed to suppress the virus

  06-01-2021 17:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Suppression testing would require the state to increase daily testing nearly four times over, but that’s the only way to use it as a tool to actually slow down the virus.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reporting 46 Additional Deaths, Bringing Countywide Toll To 1,057

  06-01-2021 17:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 881 new Coronavirus cases and 46 additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 524 are confirmed from 1,830 PCR tests. There are 357 probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 3 months to 100 years, with 49 being the median age. The dates of positive tests range from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5. Sixty-five positive tests are more than a week old, the Health Department says.
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• PTL Links: January 6, 2021

  06-01-2021 16:26
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Life Coach Dr. Marlene Boas
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes
  Allegheny Health Network
  Unleashed
  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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• Cooking With Rania: Fassoulada (White Bean Soup)

  06-01-2021 16:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is devoting all of January to warm soups and stew recipes to keep you warm during the winter months.
  Fassoulada (White Bean Soup)
  Ingredients:2 cups dried great northern beans
  8 fresh sage leaves
  Two 3-inch sprigs of fresh rosemarySauce:4 teaspoons olive oil
  4 ounces lean ham – chopped
  2 large onions – diced
  1/2 cup minced Italian parsley
  1 large garlic clove – minced
  3 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  2 teaspoons t
  
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• Suspect In Pittsburgh Explosion Case Arrested After Turning Self In To Police

  06-01-2021 16:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police.RELATED: SWAT Surrounds Lawrenceville Row House In Search For Man Suspected Of Throwing Explosive
  KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports the suspect is currently at the Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment.
  BREAKING: Sources say suspect in Lawrenceville bombing has turned himself in. Currently in Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/hxj501WCEU
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• Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Turns Himself Into Police

  06-01-2021 16:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has turned himself in to police.RELATED: SWAT Surrounds Lawrenceville Row House In Search For Man Suspected Of Throwing Explosive
  KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports the suspect is currently at the Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment.Stay with KDKA for more details
  
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• Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Case Surrenders To Police, Taken To Jail

  06-01-2021 16:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police.
  He is identified as Charles Baker of Lawrenceville. He turned himself in Tuesday night.Bombing suspect is identified as Charles Baker of Lawrenceville. Turned himself in last night. He is being held at Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment on federal charges. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Ztq3Z5wjsr
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• Suspect In Lawrenceville Explosion Case Arrested After Surrendering To Police

  06-01-2021 16:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The suspect wanted for an explosion in Lawrenceville has surrendered to police.
  He is identified as Charles Baker of Lawrenceville. He turned himself in Tuesday night.Bombing suspect is identified as Charles Baker of Lawrenceville. Turned himself in last night. He is being held at Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment on federal charges. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/Ztq3Z5wjsr
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• Stimulus Check Update: How Much Money Will New Parents Receive?

  06-01-2021 15:47
  
  (CBS Detroit) — Kids are expensive. From diapers and daycare to clothes and college, the costs add up, and they add up fast. For parents who have lost jobs because of the pandemic, those costs become all the more burdensome given the loss of income. But new parents may be able to catch a break. Parents of children born in 2020 are eligible for stimulus payments covering their dependents, if they meet the income requirements.
  >>READ: Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Receive A Third Pay
  
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• 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Rescheduled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

  06-01-2021 15:25
  
  (CBSLOCAL)- CBS and the GRAMMY Awards have announced The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in a joint statement.
  “After thoughtful conversations with health experts, our host and artists scheduled to appear, we are rescheduling The 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards to be broadcast Sunday, March 14, 2021. The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, with hospital services being overwhelmed, ICUs having reached capacity, and new guidance from state
  
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• Steelers, Kraft Heinz Company Agree To One-Year Extension Of Naming Rights To Heinz Field

  06-01-2021 15:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Heinz Field will remain Heinz Field through at least the 2021 season.According to Steelers reporter Missi Matthews, the Steelers and Kraft Heinz have agreed to a one-year extension of the naming rights through the 2021 season.
  The #Steelers and The Kraft Heinz Company announced today a one-year extension on the naming rights for Heinz Field. The one-year extension will ensure the name of the Steelers and the Pitt Panthers home stadium will remain
  
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• Haven’t Received 2nd Stimulus Check?  Here Are 4 Reasons Why

  06-01-2021 14:36
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A second round of federal stimulus checks are now hitting people’s bank accounts and arriving in mailboxes. Last month, Congress approved $600 direct payments for most Americans. Unlike the $1,200 stimulus payments from the CARES Act that took months to distribute, the IRS has until January 15 to get the second round of payments out. Any payment not issued by that date will have to be claimed as a tax credit on a 2020 federal tax return.
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Elaine Coles

  06-01-2021 14:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police Special Victims Unit detectives are asking for assistance in locating a missing 85-year-old woman, Elaine Coles.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police
  According to police, Coles was last seen on Tuesday, January 5 around 3:30 p.m. in Windgap as she was heading to Ingram.Police believe she could be driving an older model, black Ford Escape.Anyone with information on her whereabouts or if you have seen her, you are asked to 911 or Pittsbu
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Safely Locate Missing 85-Year-Old Woman Elaine Coles

  06-01-2021 14:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police say they have located a missing 85-year-old woman, Elaine Coles.Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police
  According to police, Coles went missing on Tuesday, January 5 around 3:30 p.m. in Windgap as she was heading to Ingram.
  
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• 15-Year-Old Killed In Shooting In Wilkinsburg

  06-01-2021 13:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) – Allegheny County Police are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Wilkinsburg.According to county police, Wilkinsburg Police were called to a home in the 1300 block of Franklin Avenue on reports of a 15-year-old male being shot.Allegheny County Police detectives also responded to the call and their investigation found that three juvenile males were handling a firearm when it discharged and struck the 15-year-old male.The Allegheny
  
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• ‘It’s All Political Theater:’ Constitutional Scholar And Presidential Historian Says Contesting Election Process Is Nothing New

  06-01-2021 13:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It is shaping up to be a tumultuous day in our nation’s capital.Already, pro-Trump supporters have clashed with police and they will be rallying outside the White House as Congress meets down the street to formalize the election of President-Elect Joe Biden.
  A dozen senators and almost 30 members of the House plan to object to the Electoral College vote tallying process.Constitutional scholar and presidential historian, and the President of Duquesne University Ken
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center Claims They’re Immune From Lawsuits

  06-01-2021 12:57
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) – After dozens of residents at the Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center in Beaver County died from COVID-19, lawyers are claiming the center is immune to any lawsuits.The lawyers are claiming that healthcare providers are protected from any liability during a national health emergency.This claim comes as they’re asking to be dismissed from a lawsuit filed against Brighton Rehab a few months ago.RELATED: ‘Brighton Put Profit Over Patients’: Families Su
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dry And Cloudy Day With Warm Air Arriving In The Evening

  06-01-2021 12:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning!You may be a little surprised to know that we are actually off to a fairly warm start to the year thanks in part to the heavy cloud cover. Generally, this time of year sees highs in the mid-30s and lows falling near 20 every night.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  While our highs have been really spot on over the last couple of days, our lows have been a couple of degrees warmer than the sea
  
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• Carnegie museums reopen, but others remain closed

  06-01-2021 12:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Frick Pittsburgh and The Mattress Factory both remain closed due to COVID-19 concerns.
  
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• Man Arrested For Violating PFA Order

  06-01-2021 12:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) – Police in Washington County arrested a man for violating a protection from abuse order.They found Braden Carey hiding in the bedroom of the woman’s house.He was also arraigned on two outstanding warrants for trespassing and stalking.
  
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• Changing hands: Covestro buys former Bayer campus for $30.7 million

  06-01-2021 11:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  The deal included all 14 buildings and 259 acres in Robinson that made up the German drugmaker’s North American headquarters.
  
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• Major traffic, safety improvements begin this week on Route 28 around Highland Park Bridge

  06-01-2021 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $47.3 million project creates another lane of traffic and eliminates dangerous merges for motorists using the Highland Park Bridge.
  
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• Major traffic improvements begin this week on Route 28 near Highland Park Bridge

  06-01-2021 11:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $47.3 million project creates another lane of traffic and eliminates dangerous merges for motorists using the Highland Park Bridge.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Indiana University Of Pennsylania Beginning Spring Semester Online

  06-01-2021 10:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  INDIANA, Pa. (KDKA) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania is thinking spring and they have announced they will begin the spring semester remotely.According to IUP, due to cases of COVID-19 still remaining high statewide and the vaccine rollout going slower than anticipated, the university made the decision to start the semester online.Classes will begin on January 19 and they will remain online through at least February 8.IUP is also strongly recommending that student
  
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• Ross Township Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Coercion Of A Minor

  06-01-2021 10:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Thomas Stultz of Ross Township was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised release after being convicted of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.RELATED: Ross Twp. Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Coercion Of A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity
  In November 2019, Stultz pleaded guilty to the charges after being arrested in April.Between February 6, 2019, and lasting until som
  
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• CONSOL Energy Miners Raise More Than $16,000 For Toys For Tots

  06-01-2021 09:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENE COUNTY (KDKA) – Miners at Greene County’s Bailey Mine each year gather at the Richhill Township Firehall in partnership with the Tri-County Leathernecks to provide toys to kids in southwestern Pennsylvania.For the fourth year, the event that takes just before Christmas appeared to grow once again.In 2020, the miners raised an estimated $16,700 for the Leathernecks Toys for Tots drive, along with a $5,000 donation from the CONSOL Cares Foundation.“I
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: 6 Western Pa. Restaurants Forced To Close For Defying Indoor Dining Restrictions

  06-01-2021 09:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Six restaurants in western Pennsylvania were forced to close after they were confirmed to be open for dine-in services and refusal to comply with the temporary order that prohibited in-person dining.The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions between December 28, 2020, and January 3, 2021 on Tuesday. The data reflected information specific COVID-19 mitigation requirements for restaura
  
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