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  • Crash investigation may restrict train service for days

    Train service in the busy New York-to-New Haven corridor may be restricted for days as officials investigate Friday's rush-hour collision of two trains in Connecticut -- an incident that sent dozens to hospitals -- officials said ...

  • Drivetime With Vinnie RichichiSubaru Forester Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Score Big In New Crash Test

    The Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport both scored top honors among small SUV’s in the new ';small overlap'; crash test introduced this year by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS crash tests and rates vehicles separately from the Federal Government’s crash tests that are conducted by the National Transportation and Safety Board. The new test ...

  • Cash jewelry taken from home during daylight burglary

    Police said jewelry and money was taken Wednesday from a home on Hastie Road when someone broke in through a side door. The burglary happened during the ...

  • Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV

    According to a release from the Westmoreland County coroner, the motorcyclist was going north on Ligonier Street when he was hit from behind by the SUV about 3:14 ...

  • Feds probing Connecticut train crash

    Train service in the busy New York-to-New Haven corridor may be restricted for days as officials investigate Friday's rush-hour collision of two trains in Connecticut -- an incident that sent dozens to hospitals -- officials said ...


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Tales From the Darkside: The Movie [DVD]

Tales From the Darkside: The Movie [DVD]

Tales From the Darkside: The Movie is one of the last of the horror anthology movies to come out of the 1980s, following Creepshow (1982) and Creepshow 2 (1987), The Twilight Zone: The Movie (1982), and Cat's Eye (1985), as well as HBO's successful Tales From the Crypt series. Like those movies, Tales From the Darkside is difficult to judge as a wh ... ...

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  • The Issues With Keith Rothfus Bob Casey

    PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Rob Pratte was joined by Congressman Keith Rothfus to discuss America’s issues from immigration to jobs. Rothfus believes we need to address the problems immigration, he stated immigrants with visas ';stay longer'; than the time allotted. He says that is a major problem with immigration and it needs to be addressed. Sen. Bob Casey also ...

  • Whaley On What He Learned From Steelers

    PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan)- Upper St. Clair native Doug Whaley has worked his way up the NFL front office ladder. After working with the Pittsburgh Steelers in their scouting department, Whaley joined the Buffalo Bills front office in 2010. On Thursday, Whaley was promoted to General Manager. Bob Pompeani asked Whaley how much of the Steelers philosophy will carry over to his role with the ...

  • Children Get Close-Up View Of Favorite Trucks At Event

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Lots of children are fascinated by big trucks and Saturday, some local kids got to see them up close. The Junior League of Pittsburgh hosted its sixth annual "Touch a Truck" event in the Strip District. Children got the opportunity to touch and see more than 30 trucks, including bulldozers, fire trucks, semi-trucks and other vehicles. The family of 2-year-old ...

  • Locke Trust In Himself A Big Factor

    PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) -Nobody was quite sure what to expect from Jeff Locke entering the season. In 2012, Locke was 1-3 with a 5.50 ERA. But, Locke has been strong this season, as he is 3-1 with a 3.15 ERA entering the weekend. What’s the reason for the turnaround? ';I think a lot of it has to do with trusting myself, trusting my stuff, trusting my defense, trusting my ...

  • Burrell Township man charged in assault on toddler

    Juan Campbell, 27, of 88 Susan Drive, Burrell Township, was charged Friday night with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and endangering the welfare of a child before Clymer District Judge George Thackik, according to Indiana County District Attorney Patrick ...

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