COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
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Toxic algae is making people sick and killing animals, CDC finds
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
Report: Zoonotic diseases pose 'staggering' risk to American population
Zoonotic diseases are those that spread from animals to humans.
Lifesaving fentanyl test strips still illegal in some states under '70s-era war on drugs law
A growing number of states are decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips, seeking to protect people who use drugs from unwitting exposure to the highly potent synthetic opioid ravaging the U.S. with overdose deaths.
As chemical cleanup continues in East Palestine, disease detectives work to understand why so many got sick
One Monday in early March, a team of 15 health specialists affiliated with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry began knocking on doors along Taggart Street in East Palestine, Ohio.
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
CDC director Rochelle Walensky leaving the agency
Walensky has overseen the agency since the early days of the Biden administration.
CDC team studying health impacts of East Palestine train derailment fell ill during investigation
Seven US government investigators briefly fell ill in early March while studying the possible health impacts of a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat"
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
State of Marriage: Counselors point to importance of openness and communication for couples
New data from the CDC shows divorce rates are declining because more people are living together without getting married.
EPA, FEMA, HHS, and CDC all heading to East Palestine this weekend
The various government agencies will conduct door-to-door interviews with residents.
CDC tells consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
CDC looking into most recent strain of COVID-19, XBB 1.5
While it doesn't seem to make people sicker, it does account for three-quarters of active cases in the northeast.
CDC urges Americans to "reconsider" travel to China over COVID surge, will require tests
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
CDC warning of listeria outbreak linked to deli meat and cheeses
So far 16 people have been infected and 13 of those have been hospitalized.
CDC provides updates on COVID-19 boosters and flu season
The CDC says that it's been more than a decade since flu hospitalizations have been this high at this point in the season.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
CDC expected to provide updated guidance for COVID-19 and back to school
Several changes are being discussed, including distancing, isolation, and others.
USDA cracking down on salmonella in chicken products
Agriculture agency proposes rules to force food processors to reduce salmonella bacteria found in chicken.
CDC to lift COVID test rule for travelers
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
CDC seeing uptick in unexplained cases of hepatitis in young children
Investigators say more than half the children tested positive for a virus commonly linked to upset stomachs.
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Fire destroys building at popular campground north of Pittsburgh
The building that caught fire at Bear Run Campground in Butler County reportedly housed a laundry room and an arcade.
Kidsburgh Weekend Guide: Sept. 22-24
Chilly mornings and a slight change to the leaves mean everyone's got fall events on their mind this weekend.
Man wanted in Ohio leads highway patrol on chase through three states, ending in western Pennsylvania
The man from Toronto, Ohio led Ohio State Highway Patrol through Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
PTL Links: September 22, 2023
On today's show: Donna Lynne Camplin, Humane Animal Rescue, and so much more!
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Fire destroys building at popular campground north of Pittsburgh
The building that caught fire at Bear Run Campground in Butler County reportedly housed a laundry room and an arcade.
Kidsburgh Weekend Guide: Sept. 22-24
Chilly mornings and a slight change to the leaves mean everyone's got fall events on their mind this weekend.
Man wanted in Ohio leads highway patrol on chase through three states, ending in western Pennsylvania
The man from Toronto, Ohio led Ohio State Highway Patrol through Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for East Palestine train derailment but won't declare disaster
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.
State House Democrats, Pitt students push lawmakers to pass tuition discount spending bill
Pennsylvania House Democrats and Pitt students called for something to be done with funding state universities on Thursday.
Republican David McCormick announces run for Pennsylvania Senate in Pittsburgh
Having lost the Republican Senate primary last year, Dave McCormick is back for a second try. McCormick announced his candidacy at Heinz History Center against Sen. Bob Casey, who is running for reelection next year.
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Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
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Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
'Pretty limited in the near term' UAW strike and the impact on the Pittsburgh region
With UAW workers on strike, could it hit our region?
Sheetz opens 700th store
Altoona-based Sheetz opened its 700th store this week.
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That's A Wrap: Sept. 22, 2023
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Donna Lynne Champlin sits down with PTL
Donna Lynne Champlin is headed back to our area for a new musical in concert! It's world premiere is next Saturday at Saint Vincent College and she spoke to David all about it.
'Tis the season for fall festivals and pumpkin patches
This weekend you can find a combination of both and it's happening in Evans City. We had on Brendan Conaway, the Pittsburgh Pumpkin Guy, and Molly DiFiore, with the Evans City PumpkinFest!
Boaz Frankel visits Trace Brewing
Boaz was live this morning from Trace Brewing in Bloomfield to check out their new brews for the change of the seasons.
Pittsburgh Today Live Chat: Sept., 22, 2023
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
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South Park woman without plumbing for 3 weeks despite paying for protection program
Mary Beth Rhodes says she can't keep living without working toilets or sinks.
Woman says her implanted medical device stopped working after going through PNC Park security system
It was supposed to be a day at the ballgame, but a woman from Maryland says it turned into a nightmare.
KDKA Investigates: With one-third of American kids unable to read at grade level, schools are returning to phonics
There's a crisis in reading, and scores across America are abysmal.
Sto-Rox School District to use armed security guards at schools
It's part of a growing trend of schools choosing private security over uniformed police officers.
CHIP glitch leaves some kids without insurance and parents with anxiety
A mother from Butler County says a snag with her son's health insurance couldn't have happened at a worse time.
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Telehealth and online prescriptions: Choosing the best medicine and the best care
Online pharmacies are becoming a billion-dollar industry, but choosing the best medicine could be a challenge.
What is xylazine? Animal tranquilizer a growing problem, officials say
Officials said that 70 percent of the heroin on the street has xylazine in it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
2 die from xylazine overdoses in Beaver County, prompting warning from DA
The Beaver County district attorney is warning about the animal tranquilizer xylazine after he said two people fatally overdosed on the drug.
Protecting Your Data: What happens when you click 'I agree' online
Smartphones, smartwatches, the internet, and computers rule our lives, but at what cost?
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Penguins Perspectives: Mike & Kyle's camp of competition
Many of the same faces are back, but the new ones will have to earn it.
Steelers and Raiders are in similar positions entering Sunday night matchup
The similarities between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are numerous.
17 Pittsburgh Riverhounds' matches will be televised on Pittsburgh's CW and streamed LIVE on KDKA.com
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh's CW have entered a partnership for the 2023 season
Miguel Andujar and Joshua Palacios drive in 3 runs apiece as Pirates beat Cubs 8-6
Miguel Andújar drove in three runs and Joshua Palacios hit a pinch-hit three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 8-6.
Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada addresses fans booing him
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada knows his unit needs to improve quickly.
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Biden says Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for East Palestine train derailment but won't declare disaster
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine's recovery, but he stopped short of declaring a disaster.
Amazon hiring 250,000 employees ahead of holiday season, including thousands in Pennsylvania
Amazon is looking to hire 250,000 employees throughout the U.S. ahead of the holiday season, with thousands of positions to fill in Pennsylvania.
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million.
A railroad worker was crushed to death in Ohio by a remote-controlled train. Unions have concerns
Railroad unions are calling for a review after a worker was crushed to death between two cars over the weekend by a remote-controlled train in a CSX railyard in Ohio.
'Pretty limited in the near term' UAW strike and the impact on the Pittsburgh region
With UAW workers on strike, could it hit our region?
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On A Positive Note: Community comes out for run honoring Joey Fabus
Joey passed away in 2015 after a courageous battle with DIPG, a brain cancer that, so far, is 100% fatal in children.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Study finds Pittsburgh among the best U.S. cities to be a 'ghost'
If you're looking for ghosts, Pittsburgh is the place for you!
12-foot-tall puppet parades through Downtown Pittsburgh to raise awareness of refugee children
"Little Amal," a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, paraded through Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Kane Brown coming to Pittsburgh next year
Country music star Kane Brown is coming to Pittsburgh.
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Fire destroys building at Bear Run Campground in Butler County
Fire destroys building at Bear Run Campground in Butler County.
That's A Wrap: Sept. 22, 2023
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Donna Lynne Champlin sits down with PTL
Donna Lynne Champlin is headed back to our area for a new musical in concert! It's world premiere is next Saturday at Saint Vincent College and she spoke to David all about it.
'Tis the season for fall festivals and pumpkin patches
This weekend you can find a combination of both and it's happening in Evans City. We had on Brendan Conaway, the Pittsburgh Pumpkin Guy, and Molly DiFiore, with the Evans City PumpkinFest!
Boaz Frankel visits Trace Brewing
Boaz was live this morning from Trace Brewing in Bloomfield to check out their new brews for the change of the seasons.
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Law enforcement converge in Garfield as 'active shooting situation' unfolds
Pittsburgh police evacuated part of a neighborhood in Garfield as law enforcement and SWAT teams converged on the area due to a dangerous "active shooting situation" on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
PHOTOS: Five people killed in Plum house explosion
Other homes were destroyed and several people were injured in the explosion in the Rustic Ridge Estates section of Plum.
Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Jury recommends death penalty in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
The jury has recommended the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the gunman convicted of shooting and killing 11 worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The trial has been ongoing since the spring.
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets Pittsburgh skyline in thick haze
Skies across the Pittsburgh area are blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Red air quality alert was issued June 28, 2023, by the Department of Environmental Protection for several Pennsylvania counties. Here's a look at the skyline.
