Former Pittsburgh Steelers Analytics Coordinator Karim Kassam Hired By The Minnesota Twins
A former Carnegie Mellon professor and Steelers employee has just been hired by the Minnesota Twins.
Harvard
Harvard Sorority Goes Gender-Neutral
Harvard's student-run newspaper, The Crimson, is reporting one of the university's sororities is ending the female-only Greek life tradition by becoming gender-neutral.
Local Researcher Studying Ways To Extend The Lives Of Pets
Is there a way to help your dog or cat live longer? And not just longer, but also with a better quality of life?
Third Round: 2014 NCAA Tournament
Second Round: 2014 NCAA Tournament
Five Things: NCAA Tournament Bids And Wichita's Perfection
In the major conferences, Florida completed an undefeated regular season in the SEC and Cincinnati and Louisville tied atop the American.
Study Finds Food Packaging "Sell By" Dates Gives Consumers Wrong Impression
Most food products have a date stamped on the package, but does it mean anything?
Five Things: FGCU First 15 Seed In Sweet 16 And Pac 12 Exceeds Its Seeds
To measure the unpredictability of this year's NCAA Tournament, consider two items that didn't make this column: Gonzaga, a 32-win team on a 15-game win streak, didn't survive the first weekend, and Harvard, a 14 seed, won its first ever Tournament game.
Opinion: Obama Should Release His College Transcripts
Forget Romney's taxes that will simply confirm his wealthy. Let's see Obama's college transcripts and find out what is necessary for him to hide.
Opinion: Romney Should Not Be The Candidate On The Defense
When it comes to the candidates' pasts, Obama – not Romney - should be on the defensive. Obviously, questions about Obama have been unanswered for a longer period of time than Romney's.
Study Supports Communities' Claims Against Nuclear Fuel Plants
There is a new study about what went on at two now-closed nuclear fuel plants in Armstrong County. The study appears to back up what many people living there have been saying for years.
Snacks In Moderation May Sabotage Your Diet
Do you have a daily indulgence in your diet? Even in moderation, your everyday treat may sabotage your weight.
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KD Sunday Spotlight: Blessed Home Project provides cleaning and prayers
When Melissa Laughlin was 19, she started cleaning homes, now she does it for free for those in need.
Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered showers possible on a fall-like Sunday
The temperatures will be cool and it's going to feel like fall to close out the weekend.
Case of monkeypox detected at camp in Beaver County
The YMCA of Pittsburgh said the infected person is now quarantining.
Security guard detains suspected shooter on South Side, victim in critical condition
Pittsburgh Police say a security guard helped detain the suspect in an overnight shooting.
Pirates slump continues after 2-0 loss to Giants
It's the Pirates' fifth loss in six games.
Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks
It was the dawning of a new era for the Steelers and they began this new era with an impressive win.
Police respond to multiple incidents in McKeesport
It is unknown if these two incidents are connected at this time.
98-year-old former Allderdice High School principal honored at class reunion
Bill Fisher was the principal at Taylor Allderdice High School from 1971 to 1991.
Pittsburgh Weather: Cool, comfortable temperatures arrive
An early taste of autumn weather is here.
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KD Sunday Spotlight: Blessed Home Project provides cleaning and prayers
When Melissa Laughlin was 19, she started cleaning homes, now she does it for free for those in need.
Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered showers possible on a fall-like Sunday
The temperatures will be cool and it's going to feel like fall to close out the weekend.
Case of monkeypox detected at camp in Beaver County
The YMCA of Pittsburgh said the infected person is now quarantining.
Security guard detains suspected shooter on South Side, victim in critical condition
Pittsburgh Police say a security guard helped detain the suspect in an overnight shooting.
Pirates slump continues after 2-0 loss to Giants
It's the Pirates' fifth loss in six games.
Politics
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John Fetterman says he's 'grateful' as he returns to campaign trail
It was his first campaign appearance rally since suffering a stroke prior to the primary.
Judge vows to move quickly on dispute over mail-in votes
The Commonwealth Court judge said she will rule as quickly as possible.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Consumer News
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Consumer News
Going back to school on a budget
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
PNC Bank to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees
The move is a follow-up to the launch of PNC's "Low-Cash Mode" alerts.
Lyons Magnus expands recall of nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Lyons expands recall nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Electric generation costs in Pennsylvania increasing again Sept. 1
Pennsylvania regulators are warning that the cost of electric generation will increase again for some customers next month.
Pittsburgh Today Live
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That's A Wrap: Aug. 12, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Something Good: Back to school pics (8/12)
We want to see your back to school photos!
PTL Pupdate: Canine Companions graduation day
It's graduation day for the newest crop of Canine Companions' service dogs!
Avoiding back pain from backpacks
We're talking with Dr. Jocelyn Idema, a spine and orthopedic surgeon, about how to help your kids avoid back pain from those overstuffed backpacks.
Going back to school on a budget
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
KDKA Investigations
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In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Environmentalists watch water quality with cracker plant set to open in Beaver County
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Health
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Case of monkeypox detected at camp in Beaver County
The YMCA of Pittsburgh said the infected person is now quarantining.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue all talc-based baby powder by 2023
The decision is part of the transition to all cornstarch-based powder.
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.
'It's sort of the anti-diet:' Taking back control of your health through intuitive eating
We're all programmed to listen to peer pressure and social pressure when it comes to food and weight but how can that change?
Sports
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Pirates slump continues after 2-0 loss to Giants
It's the Pirates' fifth loss in six games.
Steelers and Seahawks set for preseason matchup at Acrisure Stadium
There will be plenty for fans tonight on the North Shore.
Pirates open series against Giants with 5-3 loss
It was the Pirates sixth loss in eight games.
Browns' Deshaun Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'
Deshaun Watson was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during the therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021.
AP source: Deshaun Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
The biggest question is whether the NFL would make this compromise.
Business News
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Business News
CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters overwhelmed as more and more people surrender their pets
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Recall expands for baked goods possibly contaminated with plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
Kraft Heinz reaches deal to continue presence at Acrisure Stadium
The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottles may no longer be on the end zone scoreboard, but they are not leaving Acrisure Stadium.
Entertainment
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Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Ethan Coen to film new movie in the Pittsburgh area
You can be featured in the upcoming film.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
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Future of firefighting includes more women
Only a fraction of career firefighters are female, but experts say that needs to change and is changing. KDKA's Erika Stanish has more.
KD Sunday Spotlight: Blessed Home Project
In this week's Sunday Spotlight, Briana Smith talks with Melissa Laughlin about her organization, The Blessed Home Project.
KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (8/14)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
Case of monkeypox confirmed at Beaver County Camp
The YMCA of Pittsburgh has said the person is in quarantine and contacts are being made aware of the case.
Victim in critical condition after South Side shooting
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, a security guard helped detained the suspect. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the latest from Pittsburgh Police Headquarters.
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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?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
