Priest convicted of sex trafficking for abusing 3 victims as minors, later adults
A federal jury has convicted a Roman Catholic priest of five sex-trafficking counts in the alleged molestation of three boys he met at a Toledo preschool.
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FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
Man Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking Woman In Moon Township
A man pleaded guilty to trafficking a woman for sex across the Moon Township area.
Pennsylvania Man Will Spend 6-12 Years In Prison For Sexually Trafficking 17-Year-Old Girl
A Pittsburgh-area man will spend six to 12 years in prison for human trafficking.
New York Man Charged With Luring Minors From Ohio For Sex Work
A New York man faces sex trafficking charges for allegedly luring two minors to travel from Ohio to engage in sex work.
Pittsburgh Man Indicted On Sex Trafficking Charge
A Pittsburgh man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of sex trafficking.
Ross Twp. Police Receive Reports Of Possible Sex Trafficking After Rumors Spread On Social Media
Concerns of sex trafficking in the Pittsburgh area are on the rise after recent social media posts have become a hot topic.
Proposal Would Create Ohio Database Of Convicted Sex Buyers
Individuals convicted of trying to buy sex or trafficking women for sex would be placed on a publicly accessible database for five years, under legislation introduced in the Ohio House.
Woman Sentenced To Nearly 7 Years For Sex Trafficking Minor From Ohio To Pa.
A woman will serve almost 7 years behind bars for sex trafficking a minor from Ohio to Pennsylvania.
Youngstown Emergency Room Doctor Facing Charges Of Sex Trafficking Minors
A doctor in Youngstown is facing sex trafficking charges after he paid minors to pose for pornographic cell phone videos.
Jeffrey Epstein Commits Suicide In Jail
Jeffrey Epstein has committed suicide in jail.
Pittsburgh FBI Agents Arrest Local Sex Traffickers And Child Predators
The FBI rounded up suspected local sex traffickers and child predators in Operation Independence Day.
Ex-Wife Of Pastor Convicted In Child Sex Trafficking Case Sentenced
The former wife of one of three pastors convicted in a child sex trafficking investigation in Ohio has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for lying to investigators.
Man Arrested, Woman Wanted For Allegedly Prostituting 14-Year-Old Girl
A man and woman from the Pittsburgh area are accused of sexually assaulting and prostituting a teenager.
Report: McDonald Man Accused Of Sexually Trafficking Teen Girl
A man from McDonald, Pa., is accused of sexually trafficking a teenage girl from New York.
Woman Who Arranged For Man To Have Sex With 2-Year-Old Daughter For $1,200 Sentenced To Prison
A woman will spend decades in prison for the attempted sex trafficking of her 2-year-old child.
3 Charged In Connection To Alleged Sex Trafficking Of 13-Year-Old Girl
At least three men are facing charges in connection to the alleged sex trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Pittsburgh.
Couple Accused Of Taking Minor From Ohio To Pa. For Sex Trafficking
An Oklahoma couple is accused of taking a minor from Ohio to Pennsylvania for sex trafficking.
Ohio Pastor Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Trafficking, 2 Other Pastors Plead Not Guilty
One of three Ohio pastors accused of conspiring to recruit teenage girls to have sex with them has pleaded guilty to federal charges, including child sex trafficking.
Man Sentenced To 60 Years In Prison After Trying To Sell 4-Year-Old For Sex
A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after trying to sell his 4-year-old daughter for sex on Craigslist.
Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Her Teen Daughters
An Ohio woman has pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking her daughters for sex in exchange for money to feed her drug habit.
New Castle Man Facing 15 Years In Prison For Child Sex Trafficking
A New Castle man has been sentenced for sex trafficking a child last summer.
Man Accused Of Rape, Sex Trafficking In Pittsburgh, Other Cities Across U.S.
A man is accused of repeatedly raping and trafficking women he met online all over the United States, including in western Pennsylvania.
Man Admits Child Sex Trafficking Of Boy At Costume Parties
One of six people charged with sexually assaulting a boy at parties where people wore animal costumes has entered a plea deal in Pennsylvania.
Jury Convicts Pair For Sex Trafficking Of Children In Ohio
A man in prison for child rape and an Ohio woman were convicted Friday in Cleveland of dozens of counts related to the sex trafficking of children as young as 9 years old.
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USA looking to retain Ryder Cup and win on European soil for the first time in 30 years
The 44th Ryder Cup will be held at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
Primanti Bros. opening new location in McCandless in celebration of 90 years in business
The first 100 people through the door on Wednesday will receive free sandwiches for a year.
Chipotle opening new location in Tarentum featuring 'Chipotlane' drive-thru pickup
The store is set to open on Wednesday.
Police apprehend New Castle man after high-speed chase along Route 51
Chippewa Township police arrested Trezeir Epps, 23, of New Castle, Monday night for felony escape, obstruction, fleeing and eluding, high-speed pursuit, and drug possession with intent to distribute.
Child takes control of Bobcat construction vehicle, damages multiple cars
The 911 call went out on Fordham Street in Brookline just after 7:30 Monday night, saying that a child had stolen a Bobcat from a construction site.
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USA looking to retain Ryder Cup and win on European soil for the first time in 30 years
The 44th Ryder Cup will be held at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
Primanti Bros. opening new location in McCandless in celebration of 90 years in business
The first 100 people through the door on Wednesday will receive free sandwiches for a year.
Chipotle opening new location in Tarentum featuring 'Chipotlane' drive-thru pickup
The store is set to open on Wednesday.
KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund has provided holiday meals to more than a million families.
Police apprehend New Castle man after high-speed chase along Route 51
Chippewa Township police arrested Trezeir Epps, 23, of New Castle, Monday night for felony escape, obstruction, fleeing and eluding, high-speed pursuit, and drug possession with intent to distribute.
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New data suggests Taylor Swift boosts voter registration, especially among young voters
New data suggests Taylor Swift has played a role in boosting voter registration in Pennsylvania, especially among young voters, who are becoming more significant in Pa. politics.
Go 'Around The Table' with Stacy Smith
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Biden administration awards $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
Menendez rejects calls to resign, vows to fight federal charges
"I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator," Sen. Bob Menendez said.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman calls on New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez to resign amid bribery charges
The New Jersey Senator and his wife were indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this week.
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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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Making dumplings with PGH Dumplingz
Daisy Jade caught up with PGH Dumplingz owner Eric White to make dumplings in the PTL kitchen!
Meeting a local family who relies on the help of its community for blood donations
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It affects nearly 100,000 Americans, especially people in the African-American community. One of those is 7-year-old Marquon Herring. Mikey Hood met with Marquon and his family before she took her maternity leave. Here's their story:
Heather makes a Primanti sandwich in the Primanti Bros kitchen
Heather was able to see where the magic happens by making a classic Primanti Bros sandwich in the Primanti Bros kitchen!
Previewing the 'Soiree' with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Katie O'Malley was joined by Treble NLS, a musical artist, and Betty Cruz, the president and CEO of the World Affairs Council, to preview a new event that's coming in a few weeks called "The Soiree."
Triple B Farms creates the PTL Pumpkin desk
Triple B Farms created the PTL Pumpkin desk! Kathleen Petrosky and Sue Beinlich joined us live this morning to show us their creation.
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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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Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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 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.
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USA looking to retain Ryder Cup and win on European soil for the first time in 30 years
The 44th Ryder Cup will be held at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy.
Pitt left tackle Goncalves out for the season, QB Jurkovec's status uncertain for Virginia Tech
Pittsburgh will have to find a way to recover from its worst start since 2017 without left tackle Matt Goncalves.
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
Taylor Swift roots for Travis Kelce at Kansas City Chiefs game
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce later walked out of Arrowhead Stadium together, further fueling to the speculation that they are dating.
Ex-NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles killed in motorcycle crash at age 29
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
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Biden administration awards $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.
Pittsburgh Penguins name MSA Safety as official road helmet sponsor for next 3 seasons
The Pittsburgh Penguins have named MSA Safety as the official road helmet sponsor through the end of the 2025-26 regular season and playoffs.
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.
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David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Tim McGraw adds Pittsburgh stop to Standing Room Only Tour
Tim McGraw is coming to Pittsburgh after the country music superstar added nearly a dozen new dates to his tour.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
'The Silence of The Lambs' actress Brooke Smith to give tours of Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis
Brooke Smith, an actress who played one of Buffalo Bill's victims, will be giving the tours at Buffalo Bill's House in Perryopolis.
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Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Sept. 25, 2023 (Pt. 1)
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: Sept. 25, 2023 (Pt. 2)
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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Child takes control of Bobcat construction vehicle, damages multiple cars
The 911 call went out on Fordham Street in Brookline just after 7:30 Monday night, saying that a child had stolen a Bobcat from a construction site.
Police apprehend New Castle man after high-speed chase along Route 51
Chippewa Township police arrested Trezeir Epps, 23, of New Castle Monday night for felony escape, obstruction, fleeing and eluding, high-speed pursuit, and drug possession with intent to distribute. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
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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.
