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Grocery stores in Pittsburgh area struggling to keep shelves stocked

Food supply shortages impacted local businesses

The Charley family owns three Shop ‘n Save locations in Westmoreland County.

“It’s something that we’re fighting every day,” Tom Charley said. “We’re sourcing from multiple vendors. We’re using more vendors today than we ever have.”

Charley said his store only received half of their weekly order from their distributors this past week. It’s an issue stores have faced with various products throughout the pandemic.

“People have been very understanding and they know now what to expect at the store, but it’s very frustrating when you put in an order to fill up the store and you only get half the order,” Charley said.

National experts have cited staffing, rising COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant and winter weather across the country as the reasons behind the latest stretch of supply chain problems.

Those concerns, coupled with recent inflation trends have also caused the price of groceries to jump.

“All of the costs are going up and it’s hitting us with cost increases too,” Charley said. “We are being very deliberate in trying to find the best deals we can possibly find and it’s a challenge.”

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reached out to a spokesperson for U.S. Foods, one of the area’s largest suppliers, but did not hear back.

Source: Grocery stores in Pittsburgh area struggling to keep shelves stocked

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A kilometer-wide asteroid will make its closest pass by Earth next week – CNN

(CNN)An asteroid estimated to be a kilometer (3,451 feet) wide will fly by Earth on January 18.

It will pass within 1.2 million miles of our planet, moving at 47,344 miles per hour, according to NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies, which tracks potentially hazardous comets and asteroids that could collide with our planet.
The approaching asteroid is known as 7482 (1994 PC1) and it was discovered in 1994, according to NASA.
Nobody expects 7482 (1994 PC1) to hit Earth, but it’s the closest the asteroid will come for the next two centuries, according to NASA projections. The flyby is expected to take place on Tuesday January 18 at 4.51 p.m. ET.

Source: A kilometer-wide asteroid will make its closest pass by Earth next week – CNN

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Multiple space heaters had been running for days inside apartment where deadly Bronx fire erupted

The Bronx apartment where a fire erupted that killed 17 people had several space heaters running at the time of the fire — and all of them, including the one that sparked the fatal blaze, had been left on for days, FDNY sources said Tuesday.

Firefighters made the discovery as they sifted through the scorched rubble of the second-floor in the duplex apartment where the Sunday morning fire started.

The blaze sent thick plumes of choking smoke throughout the Twin Parks North West building on E. 181st St. near Tiebout Ave. in Fordham Heights.

Source: Multiple space heaters had been running for days inside apartment where deadly Bronx fire erupted

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Home Depot employee shot in North Las Vegas store; police seek suspects | Crime | fox5vegas.com

A Home Depot employee was shot on the job by two men, according to North Las Vegas police.

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Home Depot employee was shot on the job by two men, according to North Las Vegas police.

NLVPD Officer Alexander Cuevas said the shooting happened around 11 a.m. at the Home Depot in the 1200 block of Craig Road near Martin L. King Boulevard.

Arriving officers found a man suffering an apparent gunshot wound. The man was taken to University Medical Center, Cuevas said.

Source: Home Depot employee shot in North Las Vegas store; police seek suspects | Crime | fox5vegas.com

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Monroeville woman faces gun, drug, DUI charges after traffic stop in Upper Burrell

A Monroeville woman was accused of drug possession, carrying a gun without a permit and driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop by Upper Burrell police. Taylor Stringer, 22, of Garden City Drive is charged with illegal possession of a firearm and four counts of drug possession, all felonies.

Source: Monroeville woman faces gun, drug, DUI charges after traffic stop in Upper Burrell

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Officers pull pilot from crashed plane seconds before train slams into it

Los Angeles police at the scene of a plane crash Sunday pulled a bloodied pilot to safety seconds before a train smashed into the wreckage.

The crash of the single-engine Cessna 172 on tracks near county-run Whiteman Airport, a one-runway facility in L.A.’s northeastern San Fernando Valley, put its injured pilot in a precarious position as a double-decker commuter train barreled in its direction shortly after 2 p.m., authorities said.

Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said in a statement that the plane went down at a busy intersection after taking off from Whiteman. “The pilot was the only person on board,” he said.

Multiple officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Foothill Division, based about a half-block away, blocked the roadway with their SUVs as one officer stood at the tracks in the direction of the oncoming train in an apparent attempt to warn the conductor, according to body camera footage released by the LAPD.

But the train from taxpayer-supported Metrolink, which says it’s the nation’s third-largest commuter rail system in miles covered, roared ahead, its horn as crossing arms were down and warning bells rang.

Two officers yanked at the pilot out of the upright plane as a third and fourth tried to help and warn them that the train was near.

“Go, go, go!” one of the officers yelled as the pilot was dragged along the ground and away from the wreckage.

The span of time between the video’s focus on officers tugging on the pilot in his seat and the collision is roughly 6 seconds. The only thing missing for a Hollywood ending was an exaggerated, unrealistic explosion.

The pilot, who has not been identified, was taken to a trauma center for treatment of unknown injuries, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. No other injuries were reported.

The intersection was closed and the plane, seen on video of the crash site as a crumpled hulk, remained at the scene, the department said. The Metrolink line, which runs to the Antelope Valley in the high desert, was suspended.

Source: Officers pull pilot from crashed plane seconds before train slams into it

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Pittsburgh police arrest man in connection to human remains found in shed behind house

Crystal Leschner’s family says boyfriend is responsible for her death.

PITTSBURGH —

Police have arrested a man in connection to the murder of a woman found dead in a shed behind a house in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood.

Pittsburgh Police homicide detectives have arrested Montel Reed, 26, on charges of criminal homicide, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse Sunday evening.

Police were alerted to reports of human remains found in a shed behind a residence on the 300 block of Reifert Street around 4:30 p.m.

Early Sunday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the woman as Crystal Leschner, 38.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 talked with three of Leschner’s siblings. According to them, Reed physically abused their sister a few weeks ago.

“She had marks all over her face and as a brother, it’s hard to see your baby sister go through anything like that…I was hoping she didn’t go back, but apparently she went back,” said Joey Leschner.

Leschner’s sister, Kacey Gola, said it was not clear exactly when she died, but investigators told her sometime between Dec. 26 and New Year’s.

“She was found in a shed inside of a suitcase. She had been chopped up after she was dead,” Gola said.

All of Leschner’s siblings described her as a loving person and the fun aunt.

“She could never have kids, so she was the best aunt to all of her nieces and nephews…she was always right there. Even if we didn’t talk for a few weeks, months, if something happened, she was right there,” Gola said.

“A very kindhearted person. She would do anything for anyone which makes it even more hard to believe,” Joey Leschner said.

Now as Leschner’s family waits for more answers, they are determined to get justice for their sister.

“She needs justice for what happened, and he needs to be put away for a long time. He took away someone so special who we will never be able to get back. I’ll never be able to hug my sister,” said Chanel Warner.

Reed has been transported to Allegheny County Jail.

A criminal complaint obtained by Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 early Monday morning said Reed confessed to investigators that he stabbed Leschner several times on Dec. 27 during a domestic dispute, resulting in her death.

According to court documents, Reed was just in the Allegheny County Jail two days prior on a robbery charge for an incident on Jan. 1.

He was brought in to the Allegheny County Jail on Jan. 7 and was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bail.

Major Crimes Detectives and the Pittsburgh Crime Scene unit were called to the scene to collect evidence.

Neighbor Ronnie Davis said the scene was unsettling.

“I’m a single father, and I have two kids, and if it was a homicide, I need to know,” Davis said.

Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said the investigation could take time.

“It is going to be a long investigation, of course. This is not usual. We are used to other things in the city, but this is definitely unusual,” Cruz said.

She said it was unclear at that point if the initial report came from someone who lives there.

Leschner’s family has set up a GoFundMe for expenses.

Source: Pittsburgh police arrest man in connection to human remains found in shed behind house

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Bob Saget gave moving final tribute to Betty White before his own tragic death at 65.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes about an “unresponsive man in a hotel room.” The man was identified as Robert Saget and pronounced dead on the scene, the sheriff’s office said.

Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use, the sheriff’s office said.

Bob Saget said goodbye to Betty White in a heartfelt post,  just days before his own tragic death.

His cause of death has not been released. He is remembered for ‘Full House.’

He was 65 years old.

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Bronx apartment building fire leaves 19 people dead, including 9 children

A major fire in a residential apartment building in the Bronx in New York City on Sunday left 19 people dead, including 9 children, in what Mayor Eric Adams described as one of the worst fires the city has experienced in modern times.

Source: Bronx apartment building fire leaves 19 people dead, including 9 children

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Steelers defeat Ravens in overtime, on the verge of making playoffs

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in overtime Sunday, improving their chances at making the playoffs.

BALTIMORE —

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in overtime Sunday, greatly improving their chances at making the playoffs.

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts at home, which helped the Steelers’ quest for the postseason.

The Steelers head to the playoffs on Sunday, the 16th at 8:15 PM.

Source: Steelers defeat Ravens in overtime, on the verge of making playoffs

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State Police Trooper Arrested In Off-Duty Physical Altercation – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

HARRISBURG (KDKA) – A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was taken into custody early on Saturday morning.

READ MORE:Woman Rushed To Hospital After Hit-And-Run In Homewood South

Trooper Scott Myers was arrested following an off-duty physical altercation in the early morning hours on Saturday at a home in Summerhill Township, Cambria County.

Myers is facing a felony charge along with multiple misdemeanor charges related to a physical altercation with another adult male.

READ MORE:PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike Commission Impose Speed And Vehicle Restrictions Ahead Of Winter Weather

He is facing charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, terrorist threats, and harassment.

Myers has been suspended without pay pending the resolution of the criminal charges.

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Source: State Police Trooper Arrested In Off-Duty Physical Altercation – CBS Pittsburgh

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Drivers seeing red over flashing yellow signal at Route 30 intersection in Hempfield | TribLIVE.com

Some motorists are having a tough time getting used to a newly installed left-turn-yield traffic signal at North Greengate Road and Route 30, according to social media chatter.

The traffic signal is among 11 upgrades PennDOT has made since last spring along a 3-mile stretch of Route 30 between Jeannette and Hempfield. Bronder Technical Services was awarded a $2.4 million contract for the ongoing work.

As opposed to waiting on a steady green light and yielding to oncoming traffic before making the left turn from North Greengate onto Route 30 toward Greensburg, motorists are greeted by a flashing yellow signal that is designed to let them know it is OK to make a left turn — but to do so with caution and only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

“It’s a mess. Went from bad to worse,” Dave Blas posted to the popular Across Westmoreland Facebook page.

Andrea Baer of Grapeville said many drivers are unfamiliar with the flashing signal, and she believes they are confused by the “blinking” yellow signal.

The flashing yield signal follows the traditional green turn signal, followed by a steady yellow light and then a brief red light. After a seconds-long pause at red, the flashing yellow begins and lasts about 15 seconds.

Source: Drivers seeing red over flashing yellow signal at Route 30 intersection in Hempfield | TribLIVE.com

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Pittsburgh named possible location for 2024 GOP national convention | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh has been named as a possible location for the 2024 GOP national convention, according to Politico.

The Republican National Committee has narrowed its search for a convention location down to four cities, including Milwaukee, Nashville and Salt Lake City.

Politico reported that party officials are planning to visit each city in the coming months before making a final decision in the spring.

Should the party choose Pittsburgh, it would be the first time the city has ever hosted a modern national party convention, either Democrat and Republican.

Source: Pittsburgh named possible location for 2024 GOP national convention | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Pittsburgh police investigating human remains found in shed behind house

PITTSBURGH —

Police are investigating after human remains were found in a shed behind a house in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood.

Police were alerted to reports of human remains found in a shed behind a residence on the 300 block of Reifert Street around 4:30 p.m.

Early Sunday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the woman as Crystal Leshner, 38.

Major Crimes Detectives and the Pittsburgh Crime Scene unit were called to the scene to collect evidence.

Neighbor Ronnie Davis said the scene was unsettling.

“I’m a single father, and I have two kids, and if it was a homicide, I need to know,” Davis said.

Pittsburgh Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said the investigation could take time.

“It is going to be a long investigation, of course. This is not usual. We are used to other things in the city, but this is definitely unusual,” Cruz said.

She said it was unclear at that point if the initial report came from someone who lives there.

Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 crew on scene saw the medical examiner come to the scene and take the body away.

No information on the demographic or identification of the remains was provided at this time. Cruz said she had no information if there is anyone in custody at this time.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.
Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.

Source: Pittsburgh police investigating human remains found in shed behind house

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At least seven dead after canyon wall collapses onto motorboats on lake in Brazil

At least seven people have died and three others are missing after a huge slab of rock fell from a cliff face onto tourist boats on a lake in Brazil.

A further 32 people were injured, nine of them seriously, after a canyon wall plunged into the water and onto motorboats on Furnas lake in Capitolio, Minas Gerais state, on Saturday.

Videos posted on social media showed a cluster of small boats near the cliff face when the rock smashed into the water, landing on two of the vessels. Onlookers could be heard screaming as other boats close to the scene sped off to escape.

Minas Gerais Fire Department commander Edgard Estevo said divers were searching for up to 20 people missing following the disaster, but some of those feared lost were located by phone.

Two boats were hit directly by the rocks and 24 people rescued from them alive, fire department spokesman Pedro Aihara said. Seven bodies have been recovered.

Source: At least seven dead after canyon wall collapses onto motorboats on lake in Brazil

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Sidney Poitier was inspiration to Pittsburgh’s Black actors, playwrights

Sidney Poitier’s groundbreaking work as a film actor and director is being hailed by prominent figures in Pittsburgh’s rich arts and entertainment community as the inspiration for their careers as actors, directors and playwrights.

Poitier, the first Black actor to win an Oscar for his performance as a handyman in 1963’s “Lilies of the Field,” died Friday at 94.

Before Poitier came along, Black characters usually were portrayed in movies in unflattering and stereotypical ways. Poitier broke that mold by articulating intelligence, intensity and defiance on screen, said Pittsburgh actor, director and playwright Monteze Freeland.

“I think specifically for me as a Black male actor, I think he was part of that blueprint that we still follow today. I think he was a lot of people’s North Star in a sense where he, of course, was a trailblazer,” said Freeland. “He knocked down barriers, he started trends. I think he is credited for the contemporary Black expression of acting that has served us throughout the years.”

Mark Clayton Southers, founder and producing artistic director of the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, remembers the profound impact Poitier made on him when he first saw him on screen.

“It’s like the impact (Barack) Obama has on Black kids today. They see him and know that one day they could be president. Well, when we saw Sidney Poitier on film in ‘Lillies of the Field’ and ‘Blackboard Jungle,’ he was our hero,” Southers said.

“It was amazing to see him work his craft and be so articulate. At that time, it was us against the world. It was unheard of just to get our stories told at that time. He was a renegade, and it was always refreshing to see him play these different roles. It was exciting to see this handsome Black man on screen.”

Source: Sidney Poitier was inspiration to Pittsburgh’s Black actors, playwrights

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PennDOT looks to start major projects on I-70, Route 981 in Westmoreland | TribLIVE.com

The latest in a series of interchange improvements along Interstate 70 and a long-discussed upgrade of the Route 981 corridor north of Mt. Pleasant are among major projects PennDOT plans to tackle in Westmoreland County this year.

Source: PennDOT looks to start major projects on I-70, Route 981 in Westmoreland | TribLIVE.com

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Pittsburgh Weather: Coldest Temperatures Since February Of Last Year – CBS Pittsburgh

READ MORE:1 Person Killed After Crashing Into A Pole On Second Avenue

This is the coldest we’ve been since Feb 21st!

Roads could still be icy in a few spots, but we will finally see more sun today with high pressure scooting by and highs back in the mid 30s.

Another refreeze is expected by Sunday morning with lows back below freezing and then we will have our next round of rain and even freezing rain overnight.

READ MORE:Person Formerly Trapped In Fayette County Mine Collapse Has Died

There’s a Winter Weather Advisory for areas east and north of I-80 starting at midnight and going until 7 AM tomorrow due to a light glaze possible.

 

(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)

 

Highs on Sunday will be back in the 40s and most spots will just see rain but as temperatures drop AGAIN Monday morning to the mid 20s, a re-freeze could lead to icy surfaces.

Next week there will be sunshine for much of Monday, but snow showers are possible at night along the ridges and north and highs are only back in the 20s with lows in the teens and possible single digits again for Tuesday morning. Hello January!

 

(Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)

 

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Source: Pittsburgh Weather: Coldest Temperatures Since February Of Last Year – CBS Pittsburgh

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Car crashes into telephone pole in Pittsburgh, road shut down in area

Allegheny County officials said there’s at least one injury.

The crash happened in the 1700 block of 2nd Avenue.

Emergency responders are at the scene and 2nd Avenue is shut down at the 10th Street Bridge, a tweet from Allegheny County said.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.

Source: Car crashes into telephone pole in Pittsburgh, road shut down in area

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A Surge in Hospitalized Young Children Infected With the Coronavirus – The New York Times

The number of hospitalized young children infected with the coronavirus rose precipitously last week to the highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released on Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The increase was observed in children who were 4 and younger, who are not eligible for vaccination, and the data included children who were admitted to hospitals for reasons other than Covid.

The rise may be partly explained by the surge of Omicron cases, which affects all populations, and the spread of other respiratory infections.

But the data do not show a similar steep rise in coronavirus infections among hospitalized children of other ages, and federal health officials were considering the possibility that Omicron may not be as mild in young children as it is older children.

Children infected with the variant are still at much less risk of becoming severely ill compared with adults, and even young children seem less likely to need ventilators than those admitted during previous surges, doctors said.

“We have not yet seen a signal that there is any increased severity in this age demographic,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the C.D.C.’s director, told reporters at a news briefing on Friday.

More than four in 100,000 children ages 4 and younger admitted to hospitals were infected with the coronavirus as of Jan. 1 — double the rate reported a month ago and about three times the rate this time last year.

By contrast, the rate of hospitalized 5- to 11-year-olds with Covid was 0.6 per 100,000, roughly the same figure reported over past many months.

Dr. Walensky noted that only 16 percent of children from 5 to 11 had been fully vaccinated, and she urged everyone who was eligible for vaccines and boosters to receive them as soon as possible.

Source: A Surge in Hospitalized Young Children Infected With the Coronavirus – The New York Times

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Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes

A group of Chicago parents is suing the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) after teachers refused to return to in-person instruction due to COVID-19 concerns and school officials canceled classes entirely.

Attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center, representing a group of Chicago parents, filed a lawsuit Thursday night to end the union’s “illegal strike.”

Seventy-three percent of teachers in the union voted on Tuesday not to return to the classroom, alleging the city has not done enough to ensure they are protected against the coronavirus as cases spike in the state.

Source: Chicago parents sue teachers union over canceled classes

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Can the Steelers still make the playoffs?

The Steelers kept their postseason hopes alive by beating the Browns. Pittsburgh still has a chance at a wild-card berth in the AFC playoffs.

Here’s what needs to happen for Pittsburgh to earn a wild-card berth in the AFC playoffs.

  • The Steelers (8-7-1) must defeat the Ravens (8-8) in Baltimore on Sunday.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14) must defeat the Indianapolis Colts (9-7) at home on Sunday.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) vs. the Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) cannot end in a tie.

How likely is that scenario?

Pittsburgh’s chance of going to the playoffs is 8%, according to ESPN. Those are slim odds, but they’re actually improved from 4% before the Cleveland game.

While the Jaguars only have two wins this season, the Colts haven’t beaten them in Jacksonville since 2014.

The Ravens are still alive in the playoff race as well. Baltimore needs a win over Pittsburgh, combined with losses by the Chargers and the Colts, along with a Miami loss or tie.

The Steelers, Ravens, Colts, Raiders and Chargers are all chasing the AFC’s final two playoff berths.

Source: Can the Steelers still make the playoffs?

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Jan. 6 protester claims in federal lawsuit that D.C. police beat her | Just The News

Victoria White filed a federal lawsuit against the Washington, D.C., police department claiming assault, battery and excessive force after officers allegedly beat her in the West Terrace tunnel of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.White claims she was hit by officers about 40 times in the head and face over the course of four minutes.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and initially sought $1 million in damages, The Epoch Times reports.

Her attorney Joseph McBride points to three hours of surveillance footage from Jan. 6 released last month that allegedly shows White was pushed into the tunnel after she told the crowd not to enter the Capitol. Video reportedly shows White being hit by officers with batons and fists about 40 times over four minutes.

Epoch reports that McBride said he believes a Metro D.C. police supervisor is the officer in a white shirt on video was particularly violent and targeted White’s head and face with a steel baton and punches. The officer is labeled in the lawsuit as Officer John Doe 1.

The lawsuit seeks damages from D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and seven officers “with a dollar amount significantly higher than the preliminary ask of one million dollars,” McBride said. The suit alleges “unreasonable seizure/excessive force and violations of Due Process” and claims including negligence, assault, battery, and emotional distress.

Source: Jan. 6 protester claims in federal lawsuit that D.C. police beat her | Just The News

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Supreme Court poised to decide limits of Biden vaccine mandates for businesses, health care workers | Fox News

The Supreme Court will hold a high-stakes public session Friday to decide whether the U.S. government can begin enforcing sweeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

With the Biden administration citing a “grave danger” to public health caused by unvaccinated Americans, the Supreme Court will hold a fast-tracked, high-stakes public session Friday to decide whether the U.S. government can begin enforcing sweeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements affecting nearly 100 million workers.

The justices will hear separate oral arguments over federal vaccine and testing rules for larger businesses and vaccine mandates for health care workers at facilities receiving Medicaid and Medicare funding. Enforcement of the policies – announced in November – has been put on holding pending resolution in the high court. Written rulings could come within a matter of days.

Source: Supreme Court poised to decide limits of Biden vaccine mandates for businesses, health care workers | Fox News

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3 people, including police officer, hospitalized after house fire in Pittsburgh

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — Three people, including a police officer, were taken to a hospital after a fire broke out early Friday morning at a home in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood.

The fire, which sparked about 2 a.m., burned at a home on Sebring Avenue.

A 70-year-old woman suffered burns, officials said. Firefighters found her and paramedics rushed her to a hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.

A 50-year-old man was also being treated for multiple burns at a hospital, where officials said he was listed in critical condition.

The police officer who was taken to a hospital suffered smoke inhalation, officials said.

Homes on either side of the one that caught fire were evacuated as a precaution.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

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State police trooper helps family get out of burning home in Westmoreland County 

No reports of injuries

UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. —

State police said a family is safe following a two-alarm fire inside their home in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, partly because of a state trooper.

The fire broke out around 10 p.m. Wednesday at a house on Donahue Road.

Source: State police trooper helps family get out of burning home in Westmoreland County

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Pittsburgh Weather: Area’s First Snowstorm Expected To Arrive Tonight – CBS Pittsburgh

The first significant snowfall is heading our way so when will the flakes start falling?

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Here’s the latest on tonight’s snow:

Arrival: 5:00-6:00 p.m. north of I-70.
Timing: Heaviest of snow moves through from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday.
Totals: Around 2” for Pittsburgh, totals of 2-4” for Westmoreland County, highest totals south of I-70
Impact: Slick roads from 7:00 p.m.- 5:00 a.m.

READ MORE:Pittsburgh Weather: Ridges Expected To Get Hit Hardest With 5-7 Inches Of Snow Thursday Night

The area’s first winter storm system is expected to arrive tonight bringing with it the first accumulating snow of the year for many.

WEATHER LINKS:
Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos

In Pittsburgh, most should see around 2” of snow.

 

Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center

 

Larger totals are expected for places south and east of Pittsburgh. Westmoreland County will see area-wide totals of around 3” with higher totals the farther east you go.

The highest totals overall will likely occur in the ridges of Fayette county with more than 6” of snow expected in the area highlighted as having a winter storm warning.

READ MORE:Winter Weather: Hour-By-Hour Guide To Today’s Coverage On KDKA

The other big story today is the return of the cold with highs today at just around 30 degrees.

Most of the afternoon will be near that 30-degree mark.

Source: Pittsburgh Weather: Area’s First Snowstorm Expected To Arrive Tonight – CBS Pittsburgh

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