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• Antonio Brown Active For Tampa Bay In Super Bowl LV

  07-02-2021 23:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TAMPA BAY (KDKA) – Tom Brady and the Buccanneers will have another weapon available to them tonight in Super Bowl LV.Despite being out with a knee injury in the NFC Championship game against Green Bay, Antonio Brown is on the active roster tonight.It’s not known if he will be part of the starting offense tonight, but he will be available to play against Kansas City in the championship game.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will face-off tonight in
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Weigh In With Super Bowl LV Predictions

  07-02-2021 23:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Everyone seems to have an opinion on this year’s Super Bowl, and that includes Pittsburgh’s very own NHL team.Some players, like Jake Guentzel, Chad Ruhwedel, Colton Sceviour, Drew O’Connor, Brandon Tanev, Sam Lafferty and Casey DeSmith, are predicting the Kansas City Chiefs will win tonight.“Put your mortgage on the Chiefs,” Tanev said.
  Whose side are you on today?
  Chiefs: Guentzel, Ruhwedel, Sceviour, O'Connor, Tane
  
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• Honorary Team Captain And Pittsburgh Marine James Martin Arrives At Super Bowl LV

  07-02-2021 22:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  TAMPA BAY (KDKA) – “…if it wasn’t for what she does as an educator at the Aliquippa School District and taking one for the team, I wouldn’t have been able to do what I did, so it’s just as much for her as it is for me.”
  RELATED STORIES:
  Amanda Gorman To Recite Original Poem For Super Bowl CeremonyPittsburgh-Area Veteran Chosen As Honorary Captain For Super Bowl Coin Toss
  Pittsburgh Marine Serving As Honorary Team Captain At Super
  
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• Port Authority seeks artist to promote COVID-19 safety at bus stops

  07-02-2021 21:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority, one of three agencies to receive grants of up to $8,500 for art work, wants to promote social distancing at crowded stops.
  
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• Pirates Sign Pitcher Chasen Shreve To Minor League Deal

  07-02-2021 21:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pirates have agreed to a minor-league deal with pitcher Chasen Shreve.The left-handed pitcher will also be invited to the big league camp.Shreve most recently spent time with the New York Mets, in 17 appearances, he had 34 strikeouts, a 3.96 ERA, and a 1-0 record.He was selected in the 11th round of the 2010 first-year player draft by the Atlanta Braves and made his MLB debut in 2014 with Atlanta.Shreve has a 17-8 record with two saves, 268 st
  
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• ‘This Is The Future’: A 3D Printed House Is On Sale In New York; Builders Say Printing Houses Will Cut Construction Costs

  07-02-2021 21:41
  
  By Cole Higgins, CNN
  (CNN) — You’ve probably heard of 3D printed face masks and even 3D printed hands, as 3D printing technology has expanded over the past few decades.
  Now a company says it has listed the first 3D printed house in the United States for sale. The Riverhead, New York, home is listed online through Zillow with an asking price of $299,999.
  “This is the future, there is no doubt about it,” says Kirk Andersen, the director of operations at SQ4D Inc.
  SQ4D uses
  
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• Two Killed, Two Injured After Pickup Truck Careens Off An Icy Ramp Into A River

  07-02-2021 20:57
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A pickup truck went out of control on an icy interstate onramp and plunged into an Ohio river, killing two youths and injuring two other people, authorities said.
  The truck was on the I-670 eastbound onramp shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday when it went out of control on a patch of ice, struck and went over a concrete barrier and slid down an embankment into the Scioto River, Columbus police said.
  The Columbus Dispatch reported that the vehicle came to rest upside down in
  
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• Online Pet Scam Promises Puppies For Families, Sends Buyers To Random Local Residents’ Addresses

  07-02-2021 20:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WHITEHALL (KDKA) — The Whitehall Borough Police Department is warning residents of a recent online pet scam.Police said that scammers told people online to send a gift card to receive a puppy and then instructed them to go to an address to receive the puppy. Whitehall Police said that the addresses were not associated with the advertisement or had any puppies for sale, so a few local residents were confused to find some families at the doors, expecting to receive a p
  
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• West Virginia Lawmaker Faces Fresh Criticism For Discrimination Stance

  07-02-2021 20:20
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in West Virginia who resigned after posting an anti-gay slur but then was re-elected is drawing fresh criticism for an extended online diatribe opposing protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  House Delegate John Mandt said in a now-deleted Facebook post last week that he opposed the proposal known as the Fairness Act.
  “Oftentimes evil cloaks itself in pleasant sounding terms, and that is exact
  
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• Youngstown St. Tops Robert Morris 70-66 In Overtime

  07-02-2021 20:03
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Darius Quisenberry matched his season high with 21 points as Youngstown State edged past Robert Morris 70-66 in overtime on Saturday.
  Naz Bohannon had 15 points for Youngstown State (10-10, 6-10 Horizon League). Garrett Covington added 15 points and six rebounds. Michael Akuchie had 11 points and 24 rebounds.
  After heading into halftime with a 34-27 lead, Youngstown State managed to hang on for the victory despite being outscored by seven points in the second half
  
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• Sen. Pat Toomey Disagrees With President Joe Biden’s ‘Hard Left’ Decisions, Says There Is No Place For Conspiracy In The Republican Party

  07-02-2021 19:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ZIONSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — In an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey commented on President Joe Biden’s presidency so far, the incoming impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump and the current factions within the Republican Party.Toomey said that he disagreed with the Biden administration’s current plan of passing COVID-19 relief without the support of Republicans.“It’s not an
  
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• Ready For Super Bowl Sunday? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Big Game In Tampa

  07-02-2021 19:05
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) – Fluff up your favorite recliner and get ready to drown the piercing shriek of reality in a warm bowl of nacho cheese: It’s Super Bowl time again! Yes, you cannot get rid of the Super Bowl. It’s scientifically impossible. When the world as we know it is reduced to ashes, all that’s left will be cockroaches and the Lombardi Trophy.
  And Tom Brady, of course.
  Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s game so you can immerse yourse
  
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• Alan Faneca Receives Congratulations From Former Steelers Teammates On Induction Into Hall Of Fame

  07-02-2021 18:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Last night, Alan Faneca received an honor many players in the NFL dream about: getting elected to join the Hall of Fame.
  Faneca was originally drafted by the Steelers in 1998 and was an offensive lineman for the team for 10 years.
  RELATED STORIESFormer Pittsburgh Steelers Player Alan Faneca, Scout Bill Nunn Selected To Hall Of Fame
  Steelers President Art Rooney II Congratulates Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn On Pro Football Hall Of Fame ElectionsAs a surp
  
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• CBS Sports Airing Seven Hours Of Pregame Coverage For Super Bowl LV Across TV, Streaming Platforms

  07-02-2021 17:30
  
  (CBS Local)- Fans are preparing plans to tune in for the big game. CBS Sports has them covered with wall-to-wall coverage of this year’s Super Bowl LV, set for Tampa, Florida on Sunday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. EST. The coverage of the game will begin at 11:30 a.m. EST and lead right up until kickoff.
  That Other Pregame Show leads off the coverage with host Adam Schein being joined by CBS Sports Network’s Amy Trask, London Fletcher, Jonathan Jones and Kyle Long.
  After that, CBS Sports
  
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• GOAT Vs The Kid: Brady, Mahomes Super Bowl Matchup Being Hailed As One For The Ages

  07-02-2021 17:00
  
  (CBSDFW.COM) – It may be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs in this Sunday’s Super Bowl, but all eyes will be on the matchup between quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes.
  Or, as it is mainly known as, the GOAT versus the Kid.
  The owner of Oba Farms in Greenville, Texas is getting a kick out of all the attention the domestic farm animal is getting now through the popular tagline for Super Bowl 55.
  The acronym GOAT, of course, has nothing to do with an actual goa
  
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• In race for COVID-19 vaccinations, older residents in rural Pa. face tough obstacles

  07-02-2021 16:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  Despite being among the most at risk, some lack transportation, access to chain pharmacies, and internet connections to get vaccine appointments.
  
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• 103-Year-Old Woman Plans To ‘Go Wild’ After Receiving COVID Vaccine

  07-02-2021 16:00
  
  WILMINGTON (CBS) – A 103-year-old Wilmington woman received a dose of hope after patiently waiting her turn for the COVID vaccine.
  Mona Jeanne has been through a lot and is now looking forward to returning to a bit of normalcy after receiving her vaccine on Thursday.
  103-year-old Mona Jeanne of Wilmington receives her COVID vaccine. (WBZ-TV)
  Jeanne was alive for the 1918 pandemic, two world wars, and the Great Depression.
  The 103-year-old who lives with her family in Wilmington said she is
  
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• Pierre-Olivier Joseph Continues To Shine, Scores First NHL Goal

  07-02-2021 15:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While the Penguins may not have come away with victory on the road in New York on Saturday night, there was still one positive thing to highlight.
  As rookie defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s continues to excel in his debut season, Saturday’s game against the Islanders brought a memorable moment — his first NHL goal.LET'S HEAR IT FOR P.O JOSEPH ON HIS FIRST NHL GOAL! pic.twitter.com/wHd7y6Y1FZ
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@pengui
  
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• Charges Dismissed Against Woman Arrested For Breaking Into Joe Montana’s Malibu Home And Trying To Kidnap Granddaughter

  07-02-2021 15:00
  
  (CBSLA/CBS Local) – A woman accused of trying to break into the Malibu home of NFL legend Joe Montana last September and kidnap his 9-month-old granddaughter was released from jail Friday morning.
  A woman is taken into custody after allegedly breaking into the Malibu, Calif., home of Joe Montana. Sept. 26, 2020. (CBSLA)
  Sodsai Dalzell, 39, was released from jail at around 4:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s inmate information page. The charges
  
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• Chicago Man Arrested In Highland Park Drug Bust

  07-02-2021 14:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Chicago man is in jail following a massive drug bust in Highland Park.
  According to court documents, a state narcotics task force arrested Randall Langston after an informant arranged to buy heroin.
  Officers say they found heroin in Langston’s waistband, along with scales and other drug materials in the apartment.
  Court documents also connect Langston to a Chicago gang whose leader is accused ties to ISIS.
  
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• Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill To Make Day After Super Bowl A State Holiday

  07-02-2021 14:00
  
  DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – It’s one of the biggest events every year: the Super Bowl.
  Rae Mills, a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs said, “It’s a good day to party, just to get together with friends, what the last game of the season.”
  Gigliola Lubiano of Frisco said, “I see the excitement from all of my neighbors and my friends about the upcoming game.”
  Until the morning after the game, when excitement for many turns to dread when fans have to get up and go to w
  
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• More women and African Americans attend Pittsburgh Gun Show

  07-02-2021 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gun interest among women and African-Americans reflects national trend
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Super Bowl Sunday Snow Chances

  07-02-2021 13:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Snow showers will continue this morning, bringing an inch or less of snow for some.
  Most snow showers are staying south.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  There’s only a Winter Weather Advisory for Garrett County, MD until 12:00 p.m., so areas there could see 3″ or more of snow.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The next shot of cold air arrives late Sunday into early Monday morning where lows will be at or near the single digits and wind chills could be
  
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• 'It's ridiculous': Stressed Pennsylvanians craving easier path to COVID-19 vaccination

  07-02-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Before Pennsylvania began widespread COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly, Zhengming “Ming” Wang sensed trouble on the horizon.
   
  
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• Some providers failing to record race, ethnicity of vaccine recipients

  07-02-2021 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
  
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• Pa. fails to enforce vaccine order to track racial data

  07-02-2021 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
  
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• Pa. fails to enforce vaccine order to track Blacks, Hispanics

  07-02-2021 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
   
  
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• CDC Issues Guidance On Attending Super Bowl LV Watch Parties Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  07-02-2021 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many people usually get together with friends and family to enjoy the big game on Super Bowl Sunday.
  But due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC is advising against that.
  However, if you do plan on hosting or attending a party, there are a number of things you should do to stay as safe as possible.
  The CDC says the safest way to enjoy the big game is at home with your household.
  But medical leaders know many people will still be going to parties, so there are some tips
  
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• Dozens Of Residents At North Hills Assisted Living Facility Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

  07-02-2021 11:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dozens of residents at a North Hills nursing home got their first dose of a Coronavirus vaccine on Saturday.
  The Haven at North Hills is an assisted living facility.
  They held their first COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday.
  The hope is that vaccinations will make it safe enough for the facility to allow visitors.
  More than 70 residents were vaccinated.
  
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• McBride, Sherman Help No. 17 West Virginia Top No. 23 Kansas

  07-02-2021 10:42
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Miles McBride scored a career-high 29 points, Taz Sherman had a career-best 25 and No. 17 West Virginia beat No. 23 Kansas 91-79.
  The Mountaineers never trailed and got off to a good start in a challenging stretch where they will play six straight opponents that are currently ranked.
  West Virginia improved to 13-5. Kansas lost its fifth straight road game.
  The Jayhawks fell to 12-7. Marcus Garrett led Kansas with 18 points.
  David McCormack added 17 points and nine
  
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• Monroeville Church Hands Out Food To Local Families

  07-02-2021 10:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Coronavirus pandemic has been hard on families, especially those who were already struggling.
  On Saturday, Greater Works Church stepped up to fill the need.
  Through a partnership with the Farmers to Families program, they handed out hundreds of pounds of food to those in need.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The giveaway helped more than 1,100 families in the area and organizers say they plan to help many more.
  
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• Crews Place New Cooling Towers On EQT Building & PPG Place

  07-02-2021 09:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Did you hear or even feel the rumble in downtown Pittsburgh yesterday morning? If so, you aren’t alone.
  Heavy lifting helicopters were brought in to lift new cooling towers on top of the EQT Building.
  Another was placed atop PPG Place.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jeremy Stockdill)
  Several streets downtown were closed while the work was being done.
  
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• Steelers President Art Rooney II Congratulates Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn On Pro Football Hall Of Fame Elections

  07-02-2021 09:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following Alan Faneca’s and Bill Nunn’s being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Steelers team president Art Rooney II was among those to offer congratulations to the former offensive lineman and scout.
  Rooney said in part that Faneca was a unique player in that he was “big and strong,” but also praised Faneca’s mobility.A message from #Steelers President Art Rooney II to @ProFootballHOF Class of 2021 member @a
  
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• One Person Killed, Another Left In Critical Condition In Saw Mill Run Blvd. Crash

  07-02-2021 07:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A crash along Saw Mill Run Boulevard has left one person dead and another in critical condition.
  Police say the single-vehicle crash happened around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday night.
  When first responders arrived at the scene, there were two female victims inside a sedan that had struck a utility pole.
  (Photo Credit: Jessica Guay)
  Paramedics pronounced one of the occupants dead at the scene. The other was taken to an area hospital in critical conditio
  
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• Not finding figurines of Black folks, he's sculpting them

  07-02-2021 06:15 via post-gazette.com
  Shortly after the 2008 death of actor Heath Ledger, Philadelphia artist Acori Honzo studied the intricate details of a 12-inch figurine of Ledger’s Joker character from The Dark Knight
  
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• Pittsburgh Business Owner Cleans, Sanitizes Children’s Car Seats For Free To Keep Kids Safe During The Pandemic

  07-02-2021 06:09
  
  By KDKA-TV’s Jessica GuayPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A business owner in Pittsburgh is doing his part for the community during the pandemic.
  Cody Eichert, the owner of Headturnerz Tint and Detailing LLC, is asking people to bring their children’s car seats to his car detailing garage so he can sanitize them. He said he loves children and he just wants to help kids stay healthy until this pandemic ends.
  Eichert spends a lot of time in his garage in Beechview making sure cars look brand
  
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• Temptations of the flesh: Church's Holy Smokes BBQ funds charities for Africa

  07-02-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Novel Monroeville barbecue has charity built into the business model.
  
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• Teen songwriter crushing national competitions with song of faith

  07-02-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jessa Pontier has been racking up songwriting contest victories with her tune “Dear Lord.”
  
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• Plan a romantic Valentine's Day movie night, courtesy of Green Tree Library

  07-02-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Plus, check out five other date ideas for a Valentine’s Day unlike any other before it. 
  
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• New Castle Police Investigate Deadly Shooting

  07-02-2021 06:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — New Castle Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday evening.Police say the homicide occurred in an alley near Marshall Avenue and that they found the body of a man with a bullet wound around 8 p.m. Saturday.People who know anything about the incident are asked to contact police at 724-656-9300 or leave a tip on their website.
  
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• Lee Scores Late In 3rd, Islanders Beat Penguins 4-3

  07-02-2021 04:33
  
  UNIONDALE, NY (AP) — Anders Lee scored on the power play late in the third period to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night, snapping a five-game skid.
  Lee scored with 2:44 left after Pittsburgh’s Teddy Blueger was penalized for delay of game. It was the fourth goal this season for the Islanders captain. Ryan Pulock and Mathew Barzal had assists.
  Semyon Varlamov made 28 saves for the Islanders.
  Jake Guentzel put the Penguins ahead 3-2 at 3:19 o
  
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• Former Pitt Player Aaron Donald Edges Out TJ Watt For Defensive Player Of The Year

  07-02-2021 04:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It was a slightly disappointing night for Steelers Nation and the Watt brothers.While Alan Faneca and Bill Nunn were selected to the NFL’s latest Hall of Fame class, T.J. Watt did not receive the title of AP Defensive Player of the Year.However, Aaron Donald, defensive player for the Los Angeles Rams and a Pittsburgh native, won the distinction. Donald played at the University of Pittsburgh before being drafted by the Rams in 2014.J.J. Watt
  
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• Reports: Former Pittsburgh Steelers Player Alan Faneca, Scout Bill Nunn Selected To Hall Of Fame

  07-02-2021 03:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Steelers player Alan Faneca and Steelers scout Bill Nunn have reportedly been selected to the NFL Hall of Fame.Alan Faneca. Overdue.Bill Nunn. Long, long overdue.
  Congrats to both. Very deserving Hall of Famers.
  — Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) February 7, 2021
  Faneca has been nominated for the Hall of Fame six times.He was drafted by the Steelers in 1998 and won one Super Bowl title in his 10 years with the Steelers.In 2011, Fan
  
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• Former Pittsburgh Steelers Player Alan Faneca, Scout Bill Nunn Selected To Hall Of Fame

  07-02-2021 03:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Steelers player Alan Faneca and Steelers scout Bill Nunn have been selected to the NFL Hall of Fame.Alan Faneca. Overdue.Bill Nunn. Long, long overdue.
  Congrats to both. Very deserving Hall of Famers.
  — Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) February 7, 2021
  Faneca has been nominated for the Hall of Fame six times.He was drafted by the Steelers in 1998 and won one Super Bowl title in his 10 years with the Steelers.In 2011, Faneca announc
  
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• Sam Hauser Scores 23 As No. 14 Virginia Beats Pitt 73-65

  07-02-2021 03:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sam Hauser scored 10 of his 23 points during a key second-half stretch, and No. 14 Virginia pulled away from Pittsburgh for a 73-65 victory on Saturday.
  Hauser, Jay Huff and Tomas Woldetensae all hit back-to-back 3-pointers in a 23-9 surge that turned a 36-all game into a 59-45 lead for the Cavaliers (13-3, 9-1 Atlantic Coast Conference).
  Woldetensae had 14 points and Huff finished with 13 points and eight rebounds. Virginia has won nine of its last 10, all against ACC co
  
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• Pittsburgh Company Commonwealth Press Donates All Profits From Sales Of Yard Sign Bernie Sanders

  07-02-2021 02:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Bernie Sanders inauguration meme made the rounds on social media, and it has now inspired an act of kindness in Pittsburgh.On Jan. 22, Commonwealth Press, a Pittsburgh-based screen printing company, announced on Instagram that they made “YARD BERNIE” using the viral image of the Vermont senator from President Joe Biden’s Inauguration ceremony. The yard signs were available for purchase on the company’s website.(Photo Cr
  
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• Security Level Of Super Bowl 55 In Tampa Is One Step Below The Inauguration

  07-02-2021 01:36
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – For Super Bowl 55, federal and local security measures have been put in place.
  Local, state and federal public safety partners wasted no time stressing the importance of protocol during the annual Super Bowl public-safety press conference on Wednesday. “There are no credible threats to the Super Bowl or any related activity at this moment,” said Mike McPherson, Special Agent in Charge with the FBI. He added, “I assure you the FBI, along wit
  
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• PNC Park Clinic Believed To Be Largest One-Day Vaccination Clinic In Pittsburgh Since 1950s

  07-02-2021 00:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryant Reed
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — 2,500 people now have their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine from an Allegheny Health Network clinic at PNC Park. Doctors believe this is the largest one-day vaccination clinic in Pittsburgh since the 1950s.
  The clinic had a specific audience: AHN patients who are at a high risk and 75 years and older.
  “I have a lot of little grandchildren and I don’t want them to get anything from me,” said Evelyn Milicky, who received
  
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• Police: Armed Man Demands, Steals Narcotics From CVS Pharmacy Workers In New Castle

  07-02-2021 00:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — The New Castle Police Department is searching for an unidentified suspect after he allegedly stole narcotics from a CVS Pharmacy.(Photo Credit: New Castle Police Department/Facebook)
  According to police, they responded to a report of a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located in the 700 block of East Washington Street around 9 a.m. Friday.Police say that the man entered the pharmacy, armed, and demanded that the pharmacy workers give him narcotics
  
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• Pittsburgh Police, South Hills DUI Task Force To Conduct DUI Patrols, Set Up Checkpoints During Super Bowl Weekend

  07-02-2021 00:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Local officers will be setting up checkpoints and doing patrols in the Pittsburgh region during Super Bowl weekend.With anticipated celebrations planned for this weekend and Sunday in particular, Pittsburgh Police and the South Hills DUI Task Force are setting up sobriety checkpoints and doing DUI patrols to ensure people are staying safe on the roads.For Pittsburgh Police, the checkpoints will be run from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday.The South Hill
  
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