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  • Astros error in 9th puts Pirates in winners circle

    Jimmy Paredes dropped Russell Martin's bases-loaded fly ball when he collided with second baseman Jake Elmore with two outs in the ninth inning, the second missed catch by a Houston right fielder, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Astros 5-4 Friday ...

  • Error allows Pirates to walk off as winners

    HOU@PIT: Pirates walk off on an error in the 10th PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates and the Astros spent most of Friday night walking -- well, playing baseball -- in each other's shoes. By the action on the PNC Park field, neither was performing in character. And then all the stars aligned in the proper order, and in the end there was Russell Martin clanging a second error off the Houston right ...

  • Penguins Invite Young YouTube Sensation To Playoff Game

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Four-year-old Macin DeFazio and his parents arrived at CONSOL Energy Center Friday night ready to see their first Penguins' game together as a family. Inside, the Pens' mascot, Iceburgh, greeted Macin with a bag full of junior ice hockey equipment. ';I love this!" Macin said of the new gear. Like any super fan, little Macin immediately grabbed his ...

  • Pirates Rally Past Astros For 5-4 Win

    PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jimmy Paredes dropped Russell Martin’s bases-loaded fly ball when he collided with second baseman Jake Elmore with two outs in the ninth inning, the second missed catch by a Houston right fielder, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Astros 5-4 Friday night. Down 4-1, Pittsburgh started its comeback in the sixth when Chris Carter, usually a designated hitter, ...

  • Crosby’s Hat Trick Lifts Penguins Over Senators 4-3

    PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brenden Morrow added his first playoff goal in more than five years, Tomas Vokoun made 19 saves and the Penguins rode their superstar captain to their fourth straight victory. Crosby beat Craig ...


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Deep Blue Sea

There is one particularly memorable moment in "Deep Blue Sea," a water-soaked action-adventure flick about genetically altered sharks hunting scientists in an underwater laboratory. The scene takes place after the sharks have already run amok and eaten half of the characters, and those who are still alive are squabbling amongst themselves. One character tries to take control by demanding that the ... ...

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  • Pittsburgh officer’s off-duty heroics give toddler chance to live

    Pittsburgh police Officer Corey Harcha talks to the media at police headquarters in the North Side about saving a 3-year-old boy's life on Thursday while off-duty at Wildwood Highlands in ...

  • Crosby collects playoff hat trick

    Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguin beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference ...

  • Ross Twp. Neighbor Dispute Over Christmas Decorations Getting Heated

    ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — It is more than your usual dispute between neighbors in Ross Township. In fact, it is a battle between brothers and the rest of the neighborhood. People who live on Fairley Road say one of their neighbor's yards is an eyesore that is ruining their neighborhood. "It's embarrassing to have friends over or bring new friends over," said Tom White, a ...

  • Trains collide in Connecticut dozens hurt

    Two Metro-North passenger trains heading in opposite directions collided during rush hour Friday evening in southwestern Connecticut, damaging both trains and leaving dozens injured -- some of them seriously -- authorities ...

  • For Iginla the move to Pittsburgh has been a change for the better

    Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jarome Iginla (12) sits on the bench during an NHL game against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (Gene J. ...

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