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• 2 Former Employees At Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar at Live! Casino Allege Racial Bias And Unfair Pay

  26-04-2021 23:59
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Two former employees at Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen + Bar at Live! Casino in Westmoreland County alleged unfair pay and a manager used a racial slur in front of them.
  A dozen people and several former employees gathered outside the Live! Casino Pittsburgh at the Westmoreland Mall on Monday to protest. The group claimed a manager used a racial slur in the presence of African American employees and nothing was done.
  They also claim African American employees a
  
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• U-Haul Truck Crashes Into Shaler Home; Driver Dies In Surgery

  26-04-2021 23:51
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A driver and passenger were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul truck smashed into a home in Shaler.
  The pickup apparently lost control on a steep hill and slammed right into Jim Rutkowski’s home. The driver of the vehicle later died during surgery, police say. The passenger remains hospitalized.Rutkowski wasn’t home at the time, but the crash did cause heavy damage to the house. The fireplace is gone, and it’ll be a long time before he can
  
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• Move Over Law for Pa. motorists designed to protect people at emergency scenes

  26-04-2021 23:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Motorists in Pennsylvania must move to a farther away lane or slow down to 20 miles an hour as they approach emergency scenes or face fines.
  
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• 1 Injured In Shooting At Gas Station In Carrick

  26-04-2021 23:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CARRICK, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Carrick at a gas station.
  (Photo Credit: Rob Hopson/KDKA)
  The shooting happened Monday at the BP gas station on Brownsville Road.One person was injured. The man drove himself to the hospital, police say.
  The condition of the victim is not known at this time.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• 1 Dead, 1 Injured After U-Haul Truck Crashes Into Shaler Home

  26-04-2021 22:51
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A driver and passenger were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul truck smashed into a home in Shaler.
  The pickup apparently lost control on a steep hill and slammed right into Jim Rutkowski’s home. The driver of the vehicle later died during surgery, police say. The passenger remains hospitalized.Rutkowski wasn’t home at the time, but the crash did cause heavy damage to the house. The fireplace is gone, and it’ll be a long time before he can
  
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• 1 Injured In Shooting On Brownsville Road In Carrick

  26-04-2021 22:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CARRICK, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting in Carrick.
  (Photo Credit: Rob Hopson/KDKA)
  People who work nearby told KDKA that there was a shooting on Brownsville Road on Monday.One person was injured. The victim drove themselves to the hospital.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Pa.’s Revamped ‘Move Over Law’ Going Into Effect During Work Zone Awareness Week

  26-04-2021 22:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week.
  This year, the week will be marked by the launching of the state’s newly-revamped “Move Over Law.”
  The law requires you to merge into a far lane or slow down to 20 miles an hour below the speed limit to give space to first responders, tow truck drivers or disabled cars.
  Work Zone Awareness Week aims to make drivers think twice before speeding.PennDOT Acting Executive Deputy Secretary
  
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• Capitol Riot Suspect Rachel Powell Apologizes To Judge For Mesh Mask

  26-04-2021 22:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Capitol riot suspect known as the “bullhorn lady” is now apologizing to a judge after she was seen wearing a mesh mask.
  The judge in Rachel Powell’s case ordered her to wear a mask outside of her home and then demanded a response after seeing an image of Powell at work wearing a mask made out of mesh material.
  (Photo: U.S. District Court For D.C.)
  Powell’s attorney apologized for her “poor choice and her unwise co
  
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• ‘Bullhorn Lady’ Rachel Powell Apologizes To Judge For Mesh Mask

  26-04-2021 22:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Capitol riot suspect known as the “bullhorn lady” is now apologizing to a judge after she was seen wearing a mesh mask.
  The judge in Rachel Powell’s case ordered her to wear a mask outside of her home and then demanded a response after seeing an image of Powell at work wearing a mask made out of mesh material.
  (Photo: U.S. District Court For D.C.)
  Powell’s attorney apologized for her “poor choice and her unwise co
  
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• Ohio Republicans Push 4 Bills Aimed At Criminalizing Or Increasing Penalties For Protest Behavior

  26-04-2021 21:49
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Republicans at the Ohio Statehouse are backing four bills aimed at criminalizing or increasing penalties associated with behavior at protests in the wake of mass demonstrations that swept across Ohio last year in response to the death of George Floyd.
  Separate bills working their way through the Ohio House and Senate, both controlled by Republicans, seek harsher penalties for anyone who provides “material support and resources” to those who engage in rioting an
  
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• Gov. Wolf Focusing On Outreach To Get Homebound Pennsylvanians The COVID-19 Vaccine

  26-04-2021 21:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  READING, Pa. (KDKA) — Gov. Tom Wolf says several state agencies are working to help Pennsylvanians who are homebound get the COVID-19 vaccination shot.
  The governor, the state Secretary of Aging Robert Torres and other state representatives focused on the topic at a Monday news conference in Reading, Pennsylvania.
  Gov. Wolf says caregivers should make a call to the state health department, their local agency on aging or the Human Services Department to get the vaccin
  
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• Pennsylvania Loses US House Seat, 1 Electoral Vote

  26-04-2021 21:40
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — For Pennsylvania, the official word that its population growth continues to lag behind the nation’s marks the 10th consecutive decade the Keystone State has lost clout in Congress and presidential contests.
  The state has become one of the most important presidential battlegrounds but will have one fewer electoral vote to offer candidates in the next election — from 20 to 19 — and it will have one less representative in the U.S. House.
  The U.S. Censu
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh Launching Blitz On Abandoned Vehicles

  26-04-2021 20:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh is launching an attack on abandoned vehicles across the city.
  Residents are encouraged to report abandoned vehicles to 311, and the city says police and traffic supervisors will work to clear as many complaints as possible.
  Police are starting with Allentown and Beltzhoover on Tuesday, and they’ll work to tow away abandoned vehicles throughout the rest of the city in the coming weeks.
  “Abandoned vehicles are a blight on neig
  
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• 2 Injured After U-Haul Truck Crashes Into Shaler Home

  26-04-2021 20:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul truck smashed into a home in Shaler.
  911 dispatchers say the crash happened at the intersection of Grant Street and Reese Avenue.
  (Photo: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  The homeowner wasn’t home at the time and the injuries are reportedly minor, but the crash did cause heavy damage to the house.
  KDKA was told only the family dog was home, and it wasn’t hurt, even though
  
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• 2 Injured After U-Haul Crashes Into Shaler Home

  26-04-2021 20:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul crashed into a home in Shaler.
  911 dispatchers say the crash happened at the intersection of Grant Street and Reese Avenue.
  (Photo: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  The homeowner wasn’t home at the time and the injuries are reportedly minor, but the crash did appear to cause heavy damage to the house.
  KDKA was told only the family dog was home, and it wasn’t hurt, even th
  
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• Former Pittsburgh Steeler Marcus Gilbert Announces Retirement

  26-04-2021 20:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert is retiring from the game.
  Gilbert formally announced his retirement Monday on Twitter.
  He said, “I will forever remain grateful for the memories, experiences, friendships and successes football has provided me. I am thankful for the coaches, doctors, trainers and staff that have helped me along the way.”Thank you for all of the support over the years. I can’t wait to sha
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 5,043 New Coronavirus Cases Over 48 Hours

  26-04-2021 18:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Over the last 48 hours, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 5,043 new Coronavirus cases and five additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,136,057 cases and 25,988 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,561 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 544 patients are in ICUs.
  The statewide percent positivity for the week of April 16-22 stood at 8.6%, according to the Health De
  
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• Cedar Point Loosens Mask Requirements For Visitors

  26-04-2021 18:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SANDUSKY, Ohio (KDKA) – Cedar Point says masks will no longer be mandatory outside unless people can’t social distance.The park says other big changes for the upcoming season include no limitations to ride capacity, though social distancing will still be in place while waiting in line. Masks are recommended, not required, on rides.What will your visit look like this season? The highlights:Limited capacity inside the parkReservations requiredFace coverings requi
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 311 New Cases, Countywide Total Now Over 96K

  26-04-2021 17:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 311 new Coronavirus cases and one additional death over the last 48 hours.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 234 are confirmed and 77 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 5 months to 99 years with a median age of 31 years.
  There have been 6,604 total hospitalizations and 96,168 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandem
  
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• COVID-19: UCSF Reports First US Case Of Male Recipient Developing Blood Clot After Johnson & Johnson Vaccination

  26-04-2021 16:43
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — After weekend clearance of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by federal, state and local health officials, UCSF has reported the first known case in the United States of an adult male developing a blood clot after receiving the shot.
  Use of the vaccine had been halted for nearly two weeks after 15 recipients developed a highly unusual kind of blood clot out of nearly 8 million people given the J&J shot. All were women, most under age 50. Three died, an
  
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• Judge: Sunoco failed to disclose some Mariner East pipeline risks and was ‘negligent’ in response

  26-04-2021 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The ruling was far from a total victory for residents and local officials who had, among other things, sought additional measures to protect children, older people, and those with disabilities.
  
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• PTL Links: April 26, 2021

  26-04-2021 15:14
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Arthur Moats
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• Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan To Seek Open U.S. Senate Seat In Ohio

  26-04-2021 14:46
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a 10-term representative from the blue-collar Mahoning Valley, has officially launched his bid for Ohio’s coveted open Senate seat.
  The 47-year-old from Trumbull County entered the closely-watched contest Monday with backing from 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, former Gov. Ted Strickland and other powerful Democrats.
  Ryan faces likely primary competition from Dr. Amy Acton, a virus specialist who gained name recognition
  
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• ‘Bull’ Celebrates Episode 100 With An All-New Trial Tonight On CBS

  26-04-2021 14:30
  
  (CBS) – Bull airs its 100th episode tonight on CBS starting at 10:00PM ET/PT and also streaming live with Paramount+. Bull is hired to help a woman determined to go against legal advice when she insists on pleading guilty to the murder of a wealthy philanthropist who preyed on her a teenager. Tonight’s special100th episode was directed by Emmy Award winner Joe Morton.Check out the video above for a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s 100th episode celebration and tune in tonig
  
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• Braddock Council Candidate Raemon Prunty Arrested In Altoona Drug Bust

  26-04-2021 13:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRADDOCK (KDKA) — A candidate running for city council in Braddock has found himself in trouble with the law.
  Raemon Prunty was arrested in an alleged drug-trafficking operation in Blair County.
  Altoona Police say the 21-year-old and another person were bringing thousands of packets of heroin from Pittsburgh to Altoona.
  Police say they seized nearly 10,000 packets of heroin in total from a home in Altoona and from the vehicle Prunty was in when he was arrested.Prunty
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dry Start To The Week Ahead Of Mid-Week Warm-Up

  26-04-2021 13:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today should be warmer than yesterday.
  I’m forecasting a high temperature of 64 degrees today.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The only issue with today’s weather are the chilly morning temperatures we are expecting.
  We have both frost advisories and freeze warnings in place for our region through 9:00 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Obviously, you are going to want to bundle up as you head out the door this morning.
  I wish there was a better so
  
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• Preventing, Treating Virtual Voice Fatigue As Remote Work Continues Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  26-04-2021 12:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Deprived of our conference rooms and meeting spaces we’ve adapted over the last year to a world of endless virtual meetings. All that ‘zooming’ is resulting in a new issue – ‘zoom voice fatigue.’
  There is nothing virtual about the discomfort and pain and its about more than the number of hours you spend meeting on line.
  Dr. Paul Bryson of the Cleveland Clinic says it is also about the equipment you are using and how you are using your
  
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• As vaccines roll out, Pittsburgh companies ponder when — or if — to bring employees back to the office

  26-04-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A year ago, when businesses abruptly shut down their offices and sent people home to work as the pandemic hit, some expected a return by summertime.
  
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• 'The Sale' short film highlights the horrors of human trafficking

  26-04-2021 11:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  It follows two thieves raiding a seemingly abandoned building who are forced to confront human trafficking head on.
  
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• 'The Sale,' short film by Pittsburgh natives, highlights the horrors of human trafficking

  26-04-2021 11:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  It follows two thieves raiding a seemingly abandoned building who are forced to confront human trafficking head on.
  
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• Public transit advocates question why Port Authority can't use stimulus money for free and discounted rides

  26-04-2021 11:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two dozen providers in the San Francisco area offer reduced fares and Richmond, Va., offers free rides using federal relief money.
  
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• CDC Issues New Guidance For Summer Camps

  26-04-2021 10:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The CDC has released new summer camp advice ahead of the season just around the corner.
  The new recommendations come with guidance on how to keep children safe.
  The CDC issued the guidance over the weekend, and it includes updates on physical distancing and camp activities.
  The medical experts recommend camp employees over the age of 16 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  The CDC says while fewer children have gotten sick with COVID-19 compared to adults, kids can
  
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• Jury Trials To Resume In Allegheny County

  26-04-2021 09:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some court cases will resume in Allegheny County today.
  The county will hold jury selection at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center so that potential jurors can still practice social distancing.
  Criminal trials will be held on the 7th floor of the City-County Building and on the 3rd floor of the County Courthouse.
  
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• Walk Through Pittsburgh’s Hill District Explores August Wilson’s Impact

  26-04-2021 09:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On Sunday, a group of people learned all about playwright August Wilson and the history of the Hill District.
  The group met at August Wilson Park and made its way through Freedom Corner, talking about social injustice.
  Many of Wilson’s plays are about the Black experience in Pittsburgh.
  Some who knew him say Wilson was always a talented writer.
  “He was a poet at first, nobody ever dreamed, I’m sure he didn’t ever dream he was going to be a play w
  
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• Protests Demand Police Reform In Ohio Following Shooting Death of Ma’khia Bryant

  26-04-2021 09:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  COLUMBUS, Oh. (KDKA) — Protests continued this weekend, demanding accountability and reform for police after 16-year-old Ma’khia Bryant was shot and killed by a Columbus Police officer after allegedly lunging at two people with a knife during a fight.
  “My skin is not a weapon. There are so many times where unarmed people of color have been shot and killed because of their skin,” said Tyler Rutledge.
  “I’m an educator. A lot of this hits c
  
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• Neville Island I-79 On-Ramp Long-Term Closure Set To Begin

  26-04-2021 09:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEVILLE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A long-term traffic alert for drivers goes into effect this morning in Allegheny County.
  A long-term closure will keep some drivers from being able to get onto Interstate 79.
  The major project will take over the Neville Island Bridge, involving the closure of the Grand Avenue ramp to the Northbound lanes.
  It’s the first of many projects planned for the bridge.
  Aside from single-lane restrictions, PennDOT Is planning total closures on f
  
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• Monessen Graduate Frances McDormand, Nomadland Star Takes Home Best Actress Award At 93rd Oscars

  26-04-2021 08:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOLLYWOOD (KDKA) — After a two-month delay, the 93rd annual Academy Awards ceremony brought many of Hollywood’s brightest stars back together.
  Nomadland took home some of the biggest awards of the night, including Best Picture.
  The movie’s director Chloe Zhao made history of her own with a win for Best Director.
  The nod for Best Actress went to the film’s lead Frances McDormand, who graduated from Monessen High School.
  For a full list of winners fro
  
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• As Gun Violence In Pittsburgh Increases, Community Leaders Look For Solutions

  26-04-2021 05:09
  
  By: Jessica Guay
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Gun violence continues to increase in Pittsburgh and the most recent fatal shootings were in the Hill District.
  Isaiah Freeman, 17, died at Mercy Hospital after being shot on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue around 7:40 pm Saturday.
  William Lee Sr., 51, was shot in the head outside of Tim’s Bar on Wylie Avenue around 11 p.m. Friday.
  Brenda Tate is a lifelong resident of the Hill District and is a former Pittsburgh police officer. She retired in 20
  
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• As Gun Violence In Pittsburgh Increase, Community Leaders Look For Solutions

  26-04-2021 05:09
  
  By: Jessica Guay
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Gun violence continues to increase in Pittsburgh and the most recent fatal shootings were in the Hill District.
  Isaiah Freeman, 17, died at Mercy Hospital after being shot on the 2400 block of Bedford Avenue around 7:40 pm Saturday.
  William Lee Sr., 51, was shot in the head outside of Tim’s Bar on Wylie Avenue around 11 p.m. Friday.
  Brenda Tate is a lifelong resident of the Hill District and is a former Pittsburgh police officer. She retired in 20
  
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• Beechview Native Jan Pascale Wins Oscar For Best Production Design For Mank

  26-04-2021 04:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOLLYWOOD (KDKA) – Jan Pascale, a Beechview native, won the Oscar for Best Production Design for David Fincher’s black-and-white film “Mank.”“Mank” was a 1930s-era drama on Netflix that told the story of Herman Mankiewicz, the write of “Citizen Kane.”Since 1982, Pascale has worked on 50 different television shows and she won an Emmy in 2001 for her work on the show Boston Public.Pittsburgh has done well at the 93rd Oscars, wi
  
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• Ann Roth, Hanover Native, Wins Oscar For Best Costume Design For ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

  26-04-2021 03:07
  
  BY: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HOLLYWOOD (KDKA) – Filmed here in Pittsburgh, Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” made history and took home awards at the 93rd Annual Oscars.First, Ann Roth, an 89-year-old Hanover, Pennsylvania native, and Carnegie Mellon University graduate won the Oscar for Best Costume Design.This is Roth’s fifth Oscar victory for costume design, winning in 1984, 1986, 1999, and 2002.She also is tied with James Ivory and Agnes Varda as the oldest n
  
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• Peregrine egg hatches at Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning

  26-04-2021 00:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The first hatching occurred Sunday, fledging is expected in about two weeks.
  
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• Allegheny Health Network Hosting First-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Monroeville

  26-04-2021 00:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – If you are still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Allegheny Health Network is hosting a first-dose clinic in Monroeville on Monday.The clinic runs from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Next Tier Connect on Northern Pike.Walk-ins are being accepted for anyone 16-years-old and older to get the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.However, those wanting to schedule an appointment can do so at this link.
  
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• 3 peregrine falcon eggs hatch at Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning

  26-04-2021 00:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  The first hatching occurred Sunday, fledging is expected in about two weeks.
  
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• Jake Guentzel And Tristan Jarry Lead Penguins Over Bruins, Into First Place

  26-04-2021 00:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and Jake Guentzel scored in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
  Jarry has won his last four decisions, including a sloppy 7-6 home win against New Jersey last week, in which he allowed six third-period goals. He rebounded two nights later against the Devils and has earned a point in 11 of his last 12 starts.
  Guentzel scored his 21st at 4:03 of the third period to help
  
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• Pirates 6-2 Victory Over Minnesota Puts Team Back To .500

  26-04-2021 00:26
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gregory Polanco homered and had three hits, Clay Holmes and the bullpen held down the scuffling Twins and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a successful trip by beating Minnesota 6-2 Sunday.
  Starter Wil Crow, activated before the game, allowed one run and four hits but needed 81 pitches to get through four innings.
  Holmes (1-0) pitched 1 1/3 hitless innings for his first win since July 2, 2019, against the Chicago Cubs. Sam Howard got two outs, Chris Stratton allowed Nels
  
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• West Virginia Offering COVID-19 Vaccines At High School Basketball Tournament

  26-04-2021 00:21
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Fans attending the West Virginia girls and boys state basketball tournaments will have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccines.
  The vaccines will be administered starting Tuesday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department said in a news release.
  Anyone age 16 and older can receive a vaccine.
  “We understand that parents and teenagers are busy, so this is one way we hope to make the process more convenient for t
  
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