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  • Officials 6 killed in OKC tornado

    A powerful tornado blasted an area outside of city on Monday, ripping roofs off buildings, leveling homes and leaving a massive band of destruction in its ...

  • Dog on the loose after vicious attack

    A man attacked by a dog in Carrick Sunday, is in the hospital suffering from wounds to his ankles, wrist and face, while the dog is still on the ...

  • Donate To Ok. Tornado Victims

    One of the biggest tornadoes possibly ever recorded caused massive destruction in Oklahoma Monday. Anyone wanting to donate to the tornado victims can do so through the Red Cross ...

  • Penn Hills Drug Suspects Facing Federal Charges

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two of three suspects facing state drug charges in last month’s multi-million dollar drug bust in Penn Hills will be tried in federal court, and the case of the third is likely to be tried in federal court as well. In April, investigators found $10 million worth of cocaine and hundreds of thousands in cash during an investigation that led them to a hotel in ...

  • Mayor’s Race Ends On Negative Note

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On the last day before polls open, Pittsburgh mayoral candidate Jack Wagner enjoyed a dance and some laughs with seniors at a Mt. Washington senior center. Bill Peduto spent the day hitting city neighborhoods with his symbolic city hall street sweeper, hopping out to greet voters. But the fun of the last day couldn’t quite mask that this has been one of the most ...


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Movie Review

Babe

Babe

There are few films that I would describe as being truly magical, and "Babe" is certainly one of them. The simple story of a pig who wanted to be more than others would give him credit for is such a touching, entertaining and magical fable that I thought it deserved the Best Picture Oscar for 1995. Not many films manage to transcend their genre, but "Babe" comes across as much more than a simplist ... ...

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  • Teacher accused of inappropriate communication with student appears in court

    The Mount Lebanon teacher suspended for accusations that he sent inappropriate text messages and pictures to a student appeared in court Monday.According to police, Jason Greenwalt sent sexually explicit test messages, including a picture of himself in a Speedo.The victim told police that Greenwalt started sending the messages to him in 2010, during his sophomore year in high school.Greenwalt ...

  • Target 11 investigates illegal items for sale online

    It's the black market of the Internet where you can find everything from illegal drugs to fake passports to counterfeit merchandise.A Target 11 investigation into the site Silkroad uncovered dozens of illegal items for sale."It's like an Ebay for criminals basically," said computer security expert Rick Wallace.The site makes it tough to track who's buying and ...

  • Target 11 Top 5 cars for complaints

    You may want to think twice about buying the cars on this list, because of the high number of complaints. Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor takes a look at the top five vehicles on this year's Car Complaint Index.No manufacturer wants to be on this list. It means your car may not be very ...

  • Massive tornado slams Oklahoma City area

    A powerful tornado blasted an area outside of Oklahoma City on Monday, ripping roofs off buildings, leveling homes and leaving a massive band of destruction in its ...

  • Hines Ward conducts one-on-one with Sally Wiggin

    It is the 14th year that former Steeler Hines Ward has hosted a golf tournament that benefits the Highmark Caring Place. He began working with the organization that helps grieving children and their families soon after he arrived in Pittsburgh as a rookie wide ...

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