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• Man Shot, Killed While Driving For Uber In Pittsburgh Remembered For His ‘Big Smile’

  08-03-2021 23:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A family is grieving after a father was killed in a shooting over the weekend while he was driving for Uber.
  “He was just an infectious, joyous person. You would never see him without his big smile,” said Steve Metzger.
  Thousands of miles away stationed in Florida, Steve Metzger is still in shock that he won’t see his big brother smile again.
  “It’s impossible to take in. I’m still shaking sitting here holding the phone,” Steve s
  
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• State Police Issue 3 Notices Of Violation To Pittsburgh-Area Establishments During COVID-19 Compliance Checks

  08-03-2021 23:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – State police handed out six warnings and three notices of violation after visiting Pittsburgh-area businesses to make sure they’re following COVID-19 restrictions.
  Across the state from Friday through Sunday, State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers visited 368 licensed liquor establishments, issuing 32 notices of violation and 40 warnings.
  The unannounced compliance checks make sure businesses are following the coronavirus mitigatio
  
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• ‘Oprah With Meghan And Harry’ Watched By Over 17 Million Viewers On CBS

  08-03-2021 23:15
  
  (CBS) – Last night’s two-hour CBS special, Oprah With Meghan And Harry delivered 17.1 million viewers, the largest primetime audience for any entertainment special during the current television season, according to Nielsen fast national ratings for Sunday, March 7th.
  In social media, last night’s interview drove 12 billion potential impressions. In the week leading up to the event, it drove 28.3B potential impressions.  The special dominated the night – with Meghan t
  
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• Former Steelers WR Ryan Switzer Says Son Is Moving From ICU After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Surgery

  08-03-2021 22:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After his 9-month-old son tested positive for COVID-19 and needed surgery, former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Switzer said Christian is being moved from the ICU.
  On Saturday morning, Switzer first asked for prayers, saying that he and his wife Gabie’s son Christian woke up in his own blood and was positive for COVID-19.Christian is finally out of surgery. The GI specialist found several sites of bleeding. He took samples that were sent off to bi
  
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• Suspect Sentenced To 20-40 Years In Prison For Fineview Shooting

  08-03-2021 22:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office says a man has pleaded guilty in a fatal shooting in Fineview four years ago.
  According to the DA’s Office, Davon Jones pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree murder and firearms violations.(Source: Pittsburgh Police)He will now spend 20-40 years in prison.
  Jones was arrested in August of 2017 for the shooting death of 29-year-old Brian Pinkney outside of a home on Belleau Drive.
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• Pirates Looking For All-Star Teachers

  08-03-2021 22:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are teaming up with Kidsburgh and a number of other organizations to find 2021’s “All-Star Teachers.”
  The nomination process is open now on the Pirates’ website though April 9.
  Teachers from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties are eligible, as well as teachers from Brooke, Hancock, Ohio and Marshall counties in West Virginia.
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• 17-Year-Old Dies After Crash In Ross Township

  08-03-2021 21:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A 17-year-old from Ross Township was killed after a crash Sunday night.
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner says Jacob Weiland was involved in a crash on McIntyre Road just after 9 p.m.
  According to the Post-Gazette, Ross Township Police say he went off the road and hit a tree. The Post-Gazette reports that there was no one else in the car and no other vehicles involved.
  The Post-Gazette reports that a preliminary investigation showed Weiland
  
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• Coroner: Worker Killed After Falling Into Lead Refining Furnace In Pa.

  08-03-2021 21:41
  
  LYONS, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a worker died after falling into a lead refining furnace at an eastern Pennsylvania plant over the weekend.
  The Berks County coroner’s office said Monday that 30-year-old John Evanoff fell into a refining kettle portion of the furnace shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday in East Penn Manufacturing Co. battery plant in Richmond Township.
  Emergency crews responded, confirmed that a death had occurred and notified the coroner’s office. Evanoff was p
  
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• Diocese Of Greensburg To Livestream 70th Anniversary Mass

  08-03-2021 21:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Diocese of Greensburg’s 70th anniversary mass will be livestreamed later this week.
  Bishop Larry Kulick will be celebrating a mass at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg.
  You can watch it on the diocese’s website.
  
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• Pop-Up Mini Golf Course Set To Open In Oakland

  08-03-2021 21:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pop-up mini golf course is opening this week in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section.
  Oakland Open, a nine-hole course, is on Oakland Avenue between Forbes and Sennott Street.
  It’s free to play, but you are asked to register for a timeslot in advance.
  The course opens Thursday at noon.
  It will stay open through April, but that could change based on popularity.
  To register for a slot to play, visit the Pittsburgh Innovation District website.
  
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• FULL LIST: Taylor Swift, DaBaby, BTS And Bad Bunny Highlight 63rd GRAMMY Award Performers

  08-03-2021 21:18
  
  (CBS) – CBS and the Recording Academy have announced the full lineup of performers for the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards set to air  live, Sunday, March 14th from 8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT on CBS, streaming live and on demand with Paramount+.
  This year’s show will be hosted by The Daily Show‘s Trevor Noah and will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Black Pumas, Cardi B, BTS, Brandi Carlile, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Mickey Guyton, Haim, Brittany Howar
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: St. Clair Hospital Not Allocated Pfizer Vaccines For 1st Shots

  08-03-2021 21:11
  
  By KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the third week in the row, St. Clair Hospital says it hasn’t been allocated any Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for first shots.
  The hospital said on Twitter that this impacts thousands of South Hills residents who are still in line to be scheduled. They’ll schedule more appointments as soon as they get more supply.
  Last week, the hospital said it had to cancel two weeks of first dose appointments because of the shortage.
  For the third wee
  
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• Kennywood, Sandcastle Hiring 1,500 Workers For 2021 Season

  08-03-2021 20:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KKDA) – Kennywood and Sandcastle are looking to hire 1,500 workers as they prepare for the 2021 season.
  Kennwyood is opening for its 123rd season on May 8 after closing early last year in September. Sandcastle will open its pools and waterslides for Memorial Day weekend on May 29.
  At Kennywood, the Steel Curtain and Black Widow will be back in action, and the Fall Fantasy parades with local marching bands will return.
  Together, Kennywood and Sandca
  
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• Giant Eagle Hoping To Hold More Large Clinics As COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Increases

  08-03-2021 20:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Vaccination efforts continued at Heinz Field on Monday. After getting more doses, it opened another round of clinics for those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot.
  As has become the case with mass vaccine sites, lines started to form before the doors even opened. For some, the clinic was their only chance to get the vaccine.
  “That was the problem. Trying to get into anywhere; didn’t make it very easy,” a woman who did not want to be identified said.
  
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• Stimulus Check Update: When Might Your $1,400 Economic Relief Payment Arrive?

  08-03-2021 20:13
  
  (CBS Detroit) — A third stimulus check is now one step closer to reality. The Senate recently passed a $1,400 relief payment, as part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package. The American Rescue Plan aims to counter the economic fallout from COVID and stabilize the economy. It has broad support among Democratic and Republican voters, though no Republican Senators voted in favor of it. The modified package, which returns to the House for another vote, also cont
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Sign OL J.C. Hassenauer To 1-Year Contract

  08-03-2021 20:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers signed offensive lineman J.C. Hassenauer to a one-year contract.He played 15 games in 2020 and started four. He made his NFL start against the Ravens in Week 12 when he filled in for Maurkice Pouncey, who recently announced his retirement.We have signed OL J.C. Hassenauer to a one-year contract. @BordasLawhttps://t.co/m4A9M2V16l
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 8, 2021He’s been on the team since 2019 spen
  
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• President Biden To Make First Primetime Address Later This Week Marking Roughly 1-Year Anniversary Of COVID-19 Pandemic In US

  08-03-2021 19:57
  
  PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — President Joe Biden will make his first primetime address later this week to mark roughly the one-year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic. Biden will deliver remarks on Thursday to discuss the pain Americans have experienced over the last year.
  CBS News Correspondent Nancy Cordes tweeted about the address at the White House press briefing on Monday.
  “At White House press briefing, @PressSec announced @POTUS will deliver his first primetime address on Thursda
  
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• Pittsburgh Allderdice Facility Closes After Reporting 9 COVID-19 Cases

  08-03-2021 19:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Allderdice’s facility is closing for the rest of the week after reporting nine COVID-19 cases and multiple exposures impacting students and staff.Pittsburgh Public Schools says the school’s facility will be closed until Sunday, with no one permitted in until Monday, March 15.That means sports and other activities are canceled, along with Monday’s boys basketball game against Brashear. The team also won’t be able
  
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• AAA: Average Price Of Gas In Western Pennsylvania Hits $3 Mark

  08-03-2021 19:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Gas prices in Western Pennsylvania have jumped to just above the $3 mark.
  According to AAA, the average price of gas in the Pittsburgh area is nine cents higher this week at $3.051 a gallon. That’s a 50 cent increase from the beginning of 2021. A year ago, the gas price was $2.604.AAA says every state average has climbed by double-digits since February, and one in 10 gas stations have pump prices above $3 a gallon. The report says prices are
  
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• Mexican Restaurant Threatened With ICE Calls For Not Ending Mask Policy, Owner Says

  08-03-2021 19:27
  
  HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM) – The owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas said some customers have threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on his employees because of the business’ continued requirement of masks.
  Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was easing statewide COVID-19 restrictions by rescinding the mask mandate and allowing any business to operate at 100% capacity. The orders will officially be lifted on Wednesday, March 10. Businesses, however, are able to
  
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• Report: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Is The World’s Most Expensive Toll Road

  08-03-2021 18:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you want to drive the entire Pennsylvania Turnpike, the toll isn’t going to be cheap. In fact, it’s the most expensive in the entire world, according to the Australian insurance company Budget Direct.
  Analyzing toll roads in 20 countries, a report from Budget Direct says it’ll cost $112.91 to drive the 360 miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Coming in second and third place are the Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Austria and
  
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• Cooking With The Crew: Heather’s Cake Cookie Recipes

  08-03-2021 18:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Want to make Heather Abraham’s cake cookies? Here are a few of her recipes!
  Red Velvet White Chocolate Cookies-Red Velvet cake mix-2 eggs-1/2 cup vegetable oil-white chocolate chips
  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.2. Mix together all of the ingredients3. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will be very soft but edges should be slightly brown.4. Allow to cool for a few minutes! Enjoy!
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Candy Easter Egg Cookies
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 2-Day Total Of 3,176 Cases, 39 Deaths

  08-03-2021 18:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting a two-day total of 3,176 new Coronavirus cases and 39 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has risen to 950,161 since Saturday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  As for the vaccine, 2 million first doses have been administered and more than 951,000 people have been fully vaccinated.
  There are 1,587 people across the state hosp
  
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• Tom Kenney & Bill Fagerbakke: ‘People Find SpongeBob SquarePants & Patrick Star Fun To Hang Out With’

  08-03-2021 17:50
  
  (CBS Local)– Paramount+ is now streaming and fans of SpongeBob SquarePants will be delighted to know that there is a brand new movie and TV series available right now. “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is a film about SpongeBob and Patrick Star searching for SponeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary after he goes missing and “Kamp Koral” provides a new look at the gang when SpongeBob was just 10- years-old.
  Tom Kenney and Bill Fagerbakke have been the icon
  
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• CDC Releases New Guidelines For People Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

  08-03-2021 17:29
  
  By Jen Christensen, CNN
  (CNN) — New guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with other vaccinated people and small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, but there are still important safety precautions needed. The guidelines will be announced at the White House COVID-19 Response Team briefing on Monday.
  The CDC defines people who are fully vaccinated as those who are two weeks past thei
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 278 More Coronavirus Cases Over 48 Hours

  08-03-2021 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 278 new Coronavirus cases and one additional death over the last 48 hours.
  Of the newly reported cases, 243 are confirmed from 1,414 PCR tests. There were 35 probable cases.
  The dates of positive tests range from March 1-7.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 1 month to 91 years, with a median age of 40.
  There have now been 5,153 total hospitalizations and 78,357 total coronavi
  
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• Greene County went from bust to boom with natural gas. Now, it’s nearly broke.

  08-03-2021 16:00
  
  Commissioners, led by Republicans, raised taxes amid a pandemic and for the first time since 2010, despite the county having received more than $37 million in gas impact fees.
  
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• PTL Links: March 8, 2021

  08-03-2021 15:16
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:International Women’s Day
  Women In Tech PGHhttp://www.lemontpittsburgh.com/LeMont/
  LeMont
  Recipes from LeMont
  Doug Oster
  The Grammys on CBS
  Y108
  Heather’s Cookie Recipe (Coming Soon!)Pittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• Recipes From LeMont: Tuscan Crab And Lobster Cakes

  08-03-2021 15:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re visiting iconic Pittsburgh restaurant LeMont again on Pittsburgh Today Live! Here’s two recipes they passed on to us during our latest visit.
  Tuscan Crab and Lobster CakesExecutive Chef Roley JohnsonLeMont Restaurant
  Ingredients for crab & lobster cakes:1/2 pound of jumbo lump crab meat
  1/2 pound of lump crab meat
  1 cup of claw and knuckle lobster meat
  1 stalk of celery (medium, diced)
  1/2 red or Spanish onion
  1/2 red or yellow pepper (medium, dice
  
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• Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union Express Support For Meghan Markle, Prince Harry After Bombshell Interview

  08-03-2021 14:58
  
  HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — Famous Americans have got Meghan Markle’s back after her bombshell interview with Oprah revealed she struggled with suicidal thoughts and endured racist attitudes from the British monarchy and press.
  The much-anticipated, two-hour interview with the former “Suits” actress and her husband, Prince Harry, aired Sunday, and revealed shocking details, including Markle’s asking for help for her mental health and being denied by the British monarchy and
  
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• Jeff Bartos Declares Candidacy For U.S. Senate In Pennsylvania

  08-03-2021 14:54
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) — Jeff Bartos is formally launching his campaign for Pennsylvania’s wide-open U.S. Senate race, the highest-profile Republican candidate so far to run for the seat.
  Bartos was the Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018.
  He’s said he was seriously considering a run and filed paperwork to run last month.
  On Monday, the suburban Philadelphia real estate investor and longtime GOP fundraiser updated his campaign website to say that
  
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• Pitt Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Capel Reprimanded For Criticizing Officials

  08-03-2021 14:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel has been reprimanded by the University of Pittsburgh following his criticism of officiating this past weekend.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Capel was reprimanded for “violating the ACC Sportsmanship Principle.”
  Capel’s criticism came during a press conference following Pitt’s 77-62 loss to Clemson on Saturday, specifically ment
  
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• The Health Benefits Behind De-Cluttering And Spring Cleaning

  08-03-2021 13:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to throw open the windows and throw out the trash.
  Spring cleaning not only is productive, but it’s good for you, too.
  Whether it’s a big job or small, spring cleaning is good for the soul.
  Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers from the Cleveland Clinic says our mental health needs spring cleaning.
  Psychological research indicates the when we walk into a room that is messy or cluttered, all of a sudden, we feel ins
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Long Streak Of Temperatures Below 70º Could End This Week

  08-03-2021 12:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today marks the 117th straight day of temperatures at or below 70°.
  Currently, we are hovering around the 90th longest stretch of sub-70 degree days.
  While I cannot guarantee it, it does look like we have a solid chance for ending the streak of days this week.
  The best chance will come Thursday, just ahead of a cool front arriving late in the day.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Warmer air arrives this morning, giving us our first extended stretch of above seaso
  
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• Homicide Trial Ordered In Young Amish Woman’s Disappearance

  08-03-2021 11:59
  
  LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A man has been ordered to stand trial on a homicide charge in the disappearance of a young Amish woman in Pennsylvania last summer.
  LNP newspaper reports that a Lancaster County judge ruled Friday that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence for the trial of 34-year-old Justo Smoker of Paradise in the disappearance of 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos, who was last seen walking home from church June 21 in the Bird-in-Hand area.
  Prosecutors say no sign of her has been
  
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• Pricey decision: Port Authority pondering when to replace light rail vehicles for $400-500 million

  08-03-2021 11:15
  
  Port Authority knows it will have to replace about 80 light rail vehicles soon, but it could take up to eight years for delivery.
  
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• Police Surround Home Along Allegheny River Boulevard In Oakmont

  08-03-2021 11:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  OAKMONT (KDKA) — Police surrounded a home in Oakmont overnight.
  Police at the scene surrounded a home along Allegheny River Boulevard near Maryland Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: Jessica Guay)
  Police didn’t say what brought them to the home or who they were looking for.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Police Investigating Clairton Shooting, Man Left In Critical Condition

  08-03-2021 09:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLAIRTON (KDKA) — Allegheny County Homicide unit detectives are investigating a shooting that took place in Clairton on Sunday night.
  Police say that Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting along Farnsworth Avenue around 9:45 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a man who had been shot in the back.
  He was taken to an area hospital and was last listed in critical condition
  
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• Penguins Set New Season Mark With Three Fastest Goals Scored In 5-1 Win Over New York Rangers

  08-03-2021 09:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the Penguins have scored goals recently, they have come quick and in succession.
  During Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Penguins scored three goals in 1 minute and 11 seconds, making for the fastest three goals scored by any time this season.
  That record didn’t last long, however — but it was the team itself setting a better mark.The #Pens' three goals in 71 seconds Thursday were the fastest three scored
  
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• Harry and Meghan Detail Royal Struggles, From Discussions Of Baby’s Skin Tone To Suicidal Thoughts

  08-03-2021 08:52
  
  Several shocking details were described by Harry and Meghan in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the first they have given since stepping away from official royal duties last year.
  
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• Univ. Of Pittsburgh Says They Have Vaccine Provider Agreement From Pa. Dept. Of Health

  08-03-2021 08:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh says they now have a vaccine provider agreement from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  The University didn’t say who the provider is or give a timetable of when vaccines will arrive.
  They did say that when doses become available, they will be ready.
  
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• Save St. Philip School: Community Rallies To Help Save 106-Year-Old Catholic School

  08-03-2021 05:24
  
  CRAFTON (KDKA) – Hundreds marched through Crafton to show their support for St. Philip School on Sunday.
  The fight to keep the 106-year-old Catholic school open continues after the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced it is closing the school and merging it with another.
  Nearly 300 people came together Sunday night to try to save St. Philip School.
  “This has been around for 106 years so to take it away from the families I think is a real upsetting void,” said Alexis Barone-
  
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• Three-Goal Outburst In 1st Period Fuels Penguins 5-1 Win Over Rangers

  08-03-2021 04:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby capped Pittsburgh’s three-goal outburst in the first period, and the Penguins beat the New York Rangers 5-1 Sunday night.
  Crosby scored his eighth of the season, Kasperi Kapanen netted his sixth and John Marino his first as Pittsburgh scored three goals on six shots in the opening period.
  Evgeni Malkin and Zach Aston-Reese scored in the third period as the Penguins won for the ninth time in 13 games. Casey DeSmith made 22 saves in his second start sinc
  
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• Penguins, NHL, 84 Lumber Team Up To Celebrate Gender Equality Month

  08-03-2021 02:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Penguins’ Foundation in concert with the NHL will celebrate Gender Equality Month throughout March to help amplify the number of females driving the sport of hockey.On Sunday, they kicked off “Her Hockey Day” with a learn-to-play hockey event in North Park. The event was for girls ages 5-13 to try hockey completely for free.In another effort to further honor Gender Equality Month, the Penguins and
  
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• Ohio And West Virginia Governors Easing COVID-19 Restrictions, Keeping Mask Mandates In Place

  08-03-2021 01:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) – In the past week, several states have made the decision to drop mask mandates and ease COVID-19 mitigation restrictions.While West Virginia Governor Jim Justice eased several restrictions on Friday, he still says he will keep the mask mandate in place while lifting restrictions on bars, restaurants, and other businesses.RELATED: COVID-19 In West Virginia: Gov. Justice To Lift Indoor Gathering Limits At Bars, Most Businesses
  “In this situation,
  
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• St. Patrick’s Day Organizers Optimistic Parade Can Be Held In Fall 2021

  08-03-2021 01:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Next weekend, the Boulevard of the Allies should be decked out in green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. For the second year in a row, it is postponed. There is hope to have it later this year.
  “We have one of the greatest St. Patrick’s Day parades anywhere in the nation,” parade secretary Kevin Convoy said.
  The parade was one of the first major events to be postponed because of the pandemic. Organizers and city leaders pulled the plug on
  
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• Senator Joe Manchin, A Key Senate Swing Vote, Boosts West Virginians’ Hopes

  08-03-2021 00:44
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has long proclaimed itself “Almost Heaven,” a nod to a song and soaring mountaintop vistas. Now some joke the state name-checked in “Take Me Home, Country Roads” could take things up a notch as Democratic U.S. Sen Joe Manchin bargains his way through Congress.
  “Maybe we’ll get to heaven status,” said longtime Democratic Party official Nick Casey.
  Reviving West Virginia’s economically battered coal towns
  
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