Derry man arrested for rape and assault held without bail
Richard McElheny was arrested and held without bail after being accused of raping a woman for more than four hours.
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Cassie Ventura settles lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs
Ventura had accused Combs of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking during their relationship.
Russell Brand accused of sexual assault; comedian denies allegations
The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.
Clearfield County man charged with sexually assaulting minors
A Westover, Pa. man has been charged after authorities learned he had allegedly sexually assaulted several minors within the last 20 years.
Pittsburgh Public School employee on administrative leave following rape charges
A Pittsburgh Public School Employee is on administrative leave following charges of rape. Police claim he gave a teenage girl alcohol and marijuana.
Pittsburgh Public School employee on administrative leave following rape charges
A Pittsburgh Public School Employee is on administrative leave following charges of rape. Police claim he gave a teenage girl alcohol and marijuana. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges in U.K. sexual assault trial
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Police believe two Tennessee rape suspects may be in Pennsylvania
Donjae Bell and Alvino Cornelious could be in the Connellsville area.
Beaver County jury finds man guilty of molesting 2 children
A jury in Beaver County has found a man guilty of multiple charges after he was convicted of molesting two children.
Jury finds Beaver County man guilty of molesting 2 children
A Beaver County jury has found a man guilty of multiple charges after he was convicted of molesting two children.
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation in E. Jean Carroll civil trial
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
McKeesport man accused of kidnapping, raping woman while holding her hostage
A Pittsburgh man is accused of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a woman.
Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Officer Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Pennsylvania state police liquor enforcement officer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two children.
Somerset County District Attorney Jeffrey Thomas Takes Leave To Address Rape Charges
Officials in a rural western Pennsylvania county say the elected prosecutor's access to his office and the courthouse has been restricted after he was charged last month with violently raping a woman he knew through work.
Arrest Made In 1995 State College Rape, Assault
An arrest was made in the rape and brutal assault of a young woman in State College more than two decades ago.
Police: Man Gives Video To Mercer County DA's Office Showing Him, Woman Molesting 2 Girls
A man is dead and a woman is in custody after police say he gave the Mercer County DA's Office a video of the pair molesting two girls.
Notes In Local Businesses' Bathrooms Lead Police To Woman Held Captive
A man is accused of raping a woman and holding her against her will.
Israeli Man Gets 10 To 25 Years For Raping Teen Girl In Dormont
An Israeli man convicted of raping a teen in Dormont will spend 10 to 25 years in prison.
Crafton Man Accused Of Hiding Camera In Youth Center Bathroom Now Facing Sexual Assault Charges
A Crafton man is facing several new charges including possessing child pornography, sexual assault, and rape.
Police: West Mifflin Man Arrested For Kidnapping, Raping Woman
A man is behind bars for allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman in West Mifflin.
Prosecutors: Man Raped Teen, Lived Under Her Bed For 3 Weeks
A man who authorities say lived under a teenage girl's bed in her Ohio home for three weeks has been charged with sexually assaulting her and taking nude images of her.
Married Couple Facing Several Charges Related To The Sexual Assault Of Multiple Children
A woman has been arrested for her participation in the sexual assault of multiple children with her husband.
Rankin Man Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 'Numerous' Children, Toddlers And Infants
A man is behind bars on multiple counts of child sex assault charges, including incest and rape, and police believe there could be more victims.
Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Raping 13-Year-Old Girl
A registered sex offender wanted for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in West Mifflin has been arrested.
Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Children At His Mother's Daycare Going To Prison For 44-88 Years
A Pittsburgh man accused of sexually assaulting children at his mother's daycare is going to prison for 44-88 years.
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PennDOT, Pittsburgh-area officials ready for potential blast of winter weather
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy despite team's struggles
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Penn State rallies from 18 down in second half to defeat Ohio State 83-80
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Hinson's 26 allows Pitt to pull away late, hold off Canisius, 82-71
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
'My goal was to come in here and help people:' Swissvale hardware store closing down after 36 years in business
A Swissvale hardware store is closing its doors for good after remaining a pillar in the community for decades. Now, longtime customers are saying their goodbyes and showing their appreciation.
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PennDOT, Pittsburgh-area officials ready for potential blast of winter weather
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy despite team's struggles
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Penn State rallies from 18 down in second half to defeat Ohio State 83-80
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Hinson's 26 allows Pitt to pull away late, hold off Canisius, 82-71
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
'My goal was to come in here and help people:' Swissvale hardware store closing down after 36 years in business
A Swissvale hardware store is closing its doors for good after remaining a pillar in the community for decades. Now, longtime customers are saying their goodbyes and showing their appreciation.
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State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Shapiro calls his first year a success despite some disappointments
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is reviewing his first year in office.
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Over 450 vehicles to be made available at December commonwealth vehicle auction
More than 450 used vehicles will be up for auction at the December commonwealth vehicle auction, the Department of General Services' Bureau of Vehicle Management announced this week.
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SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately, what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Shopping for a holiday get-together at the grand opening of Uniontown Grocery Outlet
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to Fayette County for the grand opening of the very crowded Uniontown Grocery Outlet. He's been tasked with getting everything we need for a holiday get together!
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
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That's A Wrap: December 8, 2023
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
PTL Pupdate Roberto: Dec. 8, 2023
Our PTL pup, Roberto stopped by the studio!
PTL Winter Wonderland Tour: Oglebay Resort Festival of Lights
In this edition of the PTL Winter Wonderland Tour, Daisy Jade went to Oglebay Resort to check out the holiday lights that you're going to love!
Getting the kids involved in all of the downtown Pittsburgh fun
Jack Dougherty was here from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to tell us about all the fun stuff happening in downtown Pittsburgh, and there's a lot.
Boaz Frankel talks to 'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley at Steel City Con
Boaz was live at Steel City Con and got to speak with 'A Christmas Story' star Peter Billingsley!
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Testing shows many Pennsylvania kids are drinking lead-tainted water at school
Some schools are exposing children to daily doses of lead-tainted water.
Insurance fraud agency warns of "wreck chasers" charging thousands to tow cars
If you're in a wreck, going with the wrong tow truck driver may cost you or your insurance company a small fortune.
Pittsburghers charged thousands of dollars to get cars towed after crashes
You're in a car accident and need a tow, but when you get the bill it's for thousands of dollars.
VA says it's open to exploring the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD
In a statement to KDKA-TV Investigates, the VA says it is now open to the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD.
Veterans in Pittsburgh say they are finding relief in psychedelics
Adam Zaffuto came home to Pittsburgh after tours of duty overseas, but the wars and their emotional scars came with him.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Respiratory infections and flu cases among children rising ahead of holidays
Pediatricians are seeing an increase in pediatric cases of respiratory viral infections and the flu, Allegheny Health Network says.
Tips and tricks on how to avoid the "Holiday 10" this season
With all the food, drink, candy, and parties, it's easy to let go during the holidays, but it is avoidable while still enjoying it.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy despite team's struggles
Jayden Daniels became the first player since 2016 to win the Heisman despite his team not playing for a conference championship.
Penn State rallies from 18 down in second half to defeat Ohio State 83-80
Ace Baldwin Jr.'s 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining cappped a rally from an 18-point second-half deficit and Penn State held on to defeat Ohio State 83-80.
Hinson's 26 allows Pitt to pull away late, hold off Canisius, 82-71
Blake Hinson scored 26 points and Pittsburgh pulled away late to post an 82-71 victory over Canisius.
Edwards helps West Virginia hold off Drexel 66-60
Jesse Edwards scored 16 points to help West Virginia hold off Drexel 66-60.
Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.
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SmileDirectClub ceases operations immediately, what it means for their customers
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
Sarris makes 50,000 pounds of chocolate per day to prepare for holiday season
All of their chocolate is made fresh from scratch, mostly in their Canonsburg facility.
Tipping etiquette: Your questions answered
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
Amtrak route involving Pittsburgh selected for expansion priorities
The Federal Railroad Administration has selected four routes serving Ohio and other states as priorities for Amtrak expansion.
Local hardware store ready for winter, whenever it comes
Forecasts are showing our region could see a wintry mix Tuesday.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Andrea Bocelli shares update after another last-minute cancellation
Andrea Bocelli has released a statement on "health challenges" affecting his world-famous voice.
Journey, Def Leppard bringing Summer Stadium Tour to Pittsburgh
Journey and Def Leppard are coming to Pittsburgh next summer.
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PennDOT, Pittsburgh-area officials ready for potential blast of winter weather
With the reality of winter right around the corner, it's important to stay updated on possible rain, snow and ice in the future. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
KDKA-TV Weekend Forecast (12/9)
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Swissvale hardware store closing down after 36 years in business
A Swissvale hardware store is closing its doors for good after remaining a pillar in the community for decades. Now, longtime customers are saying their goodbyes and showing their appreciation. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
Mercer County inmate escapes custody while hospitalized in Erie County
A Mercer County inmate who was being treated at a hospital in Erie County escaped custody Saturday morning.
KDKA-TV's Kym Gable makes special appearance in Pittsburgh Ballet Thatre's "The Nutcracker"
KDKA-TV news anchor Kym Gable had a cameo as a guest at the Christmas party. Several other KDKA personalities and community leaders will take the stage during 21 performances over the next three weeks.
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PHOTOS: Steelers drop Thursday Night Football matchup vs. Patriots
The Steelers lost 21-18 to the 2-10 visitors from New England.
PHOTOS: Steelers stumble in 24-10 loss to visiting Cardinals
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
PHOTOS: Steelers force late turnover, beat Packers 23-19
Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris each rushed for a touchdown in the win.
PHOTOS: Steelers beat Titans 20-16 on Thursday Night Football
The Steelers' defense came up big with a stand in the shadow of their end goal post late in the game.
PHOTOS: Steelers come up short, lose 20-10 to Jaguars
Kenny Pickett left the game with an injury and Mitch Trubisky was unable to lead a comeback rally in the second half.
