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Pigeons Steal Show From Saints-Steelers Matchup On Football Sunday In Pittsburgh Pigeons Steal Show From Saints-Steelers Matchup On Football Sunday In Pittsburgh
Pigeons Steal Show From Saints-Steelers Matchup On Football Sunday In Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh … Pigeons? It wasn't the Cardinals, Eagles, Falcons, Ravens, or Seahawks who stole the show on Football Sunday, it was a flock of different birds that took center stage at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13 in Pennsylvania when the New Orleans Saints took on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sports fans across the country took note when a group of pigeons was seen flooding the field on Sunday afternoon, though players on both sides of the ball were unfazed by the birds, who have made themselves right at home in Pittsburgh throughout the season. These birds have the best seat in…

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by Zak Failla
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Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users
Foreigner Charged In $100M Ransomware Assault That Victimized Innocent Computer Users A Russian and Canadian national who participated in a campaign that extorted tens of millions of dollars from Internet users will be brought to New Jersey to face federal charges, authorities announced. Mikhail Vasiliev, 33, of Bradford, Ontario, was among a group that began attacking more than 1,000 computer users in the U.S. and throughout the world as early as January 2020, federal officials said on Thursday, Nov. 10. Vasiliev and his fellow LockBit members demanded at least $100 million in ransom demands after locking up the victims' devices, they said. Vasiliev was arrested on Wednesd…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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'I Am The Attacker': Arrest Made In Threat That Shook Synagogues Across NJ 'I Am The Attacker': Arrest Made In Threat That Shook Synagogues Across NJ
'I Am The Attacker': Arrest Made In Threat That Shook Synagogues Across NJ Recent broad threats against synagogues and Jewish people in New Jersey earlier this month ended with the arrest of a teenager from the state, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 10. A manifesto posted by Omar Alkattoul, 18, of Sayreville in a forum frequented by extremists frightened the public, brought security to Jewish houses of worship and got the FBI involved last week. The concern stemmed from a contention in the Nov. 1 post that an attack had already occurred -- which active shooters have done in certain instances across the U.S. just before carrying out their fatal…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26 Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26
Garrett Szeto Of Scotch Plains Dies, 26 Beloved son, brother and mental wellness advocate Garrett Austin Szeto of Scotch Plains died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the age of 26. Garrett had countless hobbies, skills, and interests. More recently, he received a Professional Life Coaching Certificate with the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, his obituary says. Hi everyone - I’m looking for volunteers that want to try out Life Coaching! I am in the process of getting certified... Posted by Garrett Szeto on Saturday, October 23, 2021 He also loved to laugh and had practiced improv with the Steel City Improv Theater in P…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Nine People Hurt In Head-On Bus Crash Near UPitt Campus: Police Nine People Hurt In Head-On Bus Crash Near UPitt Campus: Police
Nine People Hurt In Head-On Bus Crash Near UPitt Campus: Police Nine people have been hurt in a bus crash involving a Jeep near the University of Pittsburgh campus, authorities say.  Emergency crews were called to Allequippa Street and Sutherland Drive near the Petersen Events Center on Pitt's campus in Oakland on Wednesday, Nov. 9 around 11 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. Upon arrival, authorities learned the crash involved a Jeep crossing over the center line, striking a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus, Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say and PRT police told WTAE.  The majority of the injuries were minor but the bus driver suffered knee…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress
Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress Summer Lee has made history by being the first Black woman elected to represent Pennsylvania in the US Congress. Lee, a second-term PA State House representative of the 34th district, will fill the seat vacated— by Rep. Mike Doyle, who decided not to run for the seat for the first time since 1994. She was announced as the projected winner of Pennsylvania's Congressional District 12 around 10 p.m. by the Associated Press, CNN, and WTAE. Her opponent, also named Mike Doyle has conceded saying, "While we came up short in the 12th Congressional District I look forward to continuing to serve m…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police
Woman Arrested For Shooting Woman In Both Legs Over Parking Spot In Pennsylvania: Police A woman was shot in both of her legs during a dispute over a parking spot in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 5, police say.  24-year-old Breauna Shai Terry, of Pittsburgh, was in connection with this incident, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials as of Wednesday, Nov. 9 around 11:30 a.m. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Goettmann Street in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood just after midnight, according to a release by City police. Upon arrival, officers from Zone 1 found a woman with gunshot wounds to both of her legs. The woman was taken to a local hos…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man With 'Large Amount Of Naroctics' Strikes Officer While Fleeing DUI Stop In PA: Police Man With 'Large Amount Of Naroctics' Strikes Officer While Fleeing DUI Stop In PA: Police
Man With 'Large Amount Of Naroctics' Strikes Officer While Fleeing DUI Stop In PA: Police A 56-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence hit a police officer with his vehicle while trying to flee on Friday, Nov. 3 around 3 a.m., Pittsburgh Public Safety Officer Cara Cruz told Daily Voice.  A Pittsburgh police officer from Zone 3 pulled over the man on suspicion of a DUI at the intersection of McKinley Street and Grogan Avenue in the Knoxville neighborhood. The officer got out of his vehicle and spoke with the suspect who identified himself as Charles Raymond Daniels, but could not provide a driver's license. Daniels then suddenly sped off, striking the officer …

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by Jillian Pikora
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90-Year-Old Woman Charged With Stealing From Man At Casino: Report 90-Year-Old Woman Charged With Stealing From Man At Casino: Report
90-Year-Old Woman Charged With Stealing From Man At Casino: Report "Finders keepers, losers wipers" is a schoolyard taunt and indeed not words to live by in the real world— even for 90-year-olds.  Crime is ageless as one western Pennsylvania woman found out when she was charged for allegedly taking money and a voucher out of a man’s wallet on Sunday, Oct. 30, according to a report by Casino.org.  Norma Buchwach of Pittsburgh allegedly picked up a wallet that was accidentally left on the seat of a slot machine at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh operated by Rush Street Gaming, the outlet reports citing court documents.  She was spotted on surve…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Philly Ride Share Driver, Pittsburgh Homemaker Secure Spots On 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champs Philly Ride Share Driver, Pittsburgh Homemaker Secure Spots On 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champs
Philly Ride Share Driver, Pittsburgh Homemaker Secure Spots On 'Jeopardy!' Tournament Of Champs A ride share driver from Philadelphia and a homemaker from Pittsburgh have secured spots on the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions. Ryan Long, 38, (and his beaded necklace) captured hearts as he routed the competition in Season 38. He currently ranks No. 9 for consecutive games won (16) on the Leaderboard of Legends. Margaret Shelton lived out her childhood dream by becoming a contestant on Jeopardy! Her memorable four-game run in Season 38, which qualified her for the ToC, began when she defeated then-champion Christine Whelchel. The tournament will begin Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mass Shooting At 20-Year-Old Man's Pittsburgh Funeral: Police Mass Shooting At 20-Year-Old Man's Pittsburgh Funeral: Police
Mass Shooting At 20-Year-Old Man's Pittsburgh Funeral: Police At least six people were shot during a funeral for a 20-year-old man in Pittsburgh, on Friday, Oct. 28, police say.  The funeral was for John Hornezes Jr. who was among three people shot dead near a bus stop Pittsburgh's North Side on Oct. 15. Hornezes was believed to have been the target of the shooting according to the police.  The funeral was being held at Destiny of Faith Church located at 3700 block of Brighton Road when the first five shots rang out, followed by another 15 rounds around 12:04 p.m.,  Commander Richard Ford told the press around 2 p.m. One person wa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Eight Gamblers Banned From PA Casinos For Leaving Children Unattended, Officials Say Eight Gamblers Banned From PA Casinos For Leaving Children Unattended, Officials Say
Eight Gamblers Banned From PA Casinos For Leaving Children Unattended, Officials Say Eight Pennsylvania parents are banned from visiting casinos in the state after leaving their children unattended to gamble, state officials have announced.  The Gaming Control Board permanently forbade all eight patrons from gambling in any Commonwealth casino, it said in a release on Wednesday, Oct. 19.  In one case, authorities said a man left five children with ages ranging from 3 to 11 alone in the car for 25 minutes while he played table games at Harrah's Philadelphia Casino in Chester.  Another Harrah's patron allegedly left her 12-year-old daughter unattended in the c…

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by Mac Bullock