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A young man's journey from Chinese orphanage to high school track star

https://www.wtae.com/article/chase-lovell-alabama-track-china/69828895
A young man's journey from Chinese orphanage to high school track star
December 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

https://www.wtae.com/article/at-least-16-files-have-disappeared-from-doj-webpage-for-documents-related-to-jeffrey-epstein/69827706
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
December 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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Check your tickets! Powerball numbers drawn for $1.5B jackpot

https://www.wtae.com/article/powerball-numbers-drawn-for-15b-jackpot/69828711
Check your tickets! Powerball numbers drawn for $1.5B jackpot
December 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Penguins on sinking iceberg, lose 8th straight game

https://www.wtae.com/article/penguins-on-sinking-iceberg-lose-8th-straight-game/69828688
Penguins on sinking iceberg, lose 8th straight game
December 21, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York

https://www.wtae.com/article/pope-leo-bishop-ronald-hicks-archbishop-new-york/69828626
Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
December 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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News We Love: Two friends celebrated at school after one saved the other from drowning

https://www.wtae.com/article/indiana-boy-saves-friend-drowning-birthday-party/69828436
News We Love: Two friends celebrated at school after one saved the other from drowning
December 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Detroit Lions place Kerby Joseph on injured reserve

https://www.wtae.com/article/kerby-joseph-injury/69827872
Detroit Lions place Kerby Joseph on injured reserve
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Western Pennsylvania high school basketball scores

https://www.wtae.com/article/wpial-basketball-pittsburgh-city-league/46135697
Western Pennsylvania high school basketball scores
December 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Sunshine for Sunday, Warming For Holidays

https://www.wtae.com/article/western-pa-dry-weekend-with-roller-coaster-temperatures/69825583
Sunshine for Sunday, Warming For Holidays
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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2 Iowa National Guard soldiers are back in US after being wounded in ISIS attack

https://www.wtae.com/article/2-iowa-national-guard-soldiers-are-back-in-us-after-being-wounded-in-isis-attack/69828180
2 Iowa National Guard soldiers are back in US after being wounded in ISIS attack
December 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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News We Love: Cross-country trip nearly ends after cyclist has his bike stolen

https://www.wtae.com/article/new-mexico-japanese-cyclists-journey-continues-after-bike-theft/69827950
News We Love: Cross-country trip nearly ends after cyclist has his bike stolen
December 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Pittsburgh-area Marine pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenager

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-marine-brandon-rumbaugh-guilty-sexual-assault-teen/69827630
Pittsburgh-area Marine pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teenager
December 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers

https://www.wtae.com/article/us-forces-stop-a-second-merchant-vessel-off-coast-of-venezuela-american-officials-say/69827408
US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

https://www.wtae.com/article/paraplegic-engineer-becomes-first-wheelchair-user-to-blast-into-space/69827540
Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

https://www.wtae.com/article/at-least-16-files-have-disappeared-from-doj-webpage-for-documents-related-to-jeffrey-epstein/69827706
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
December 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Construction to begin after fire damages Mexican restaurant in Western Pa.

https://www.wtae.com/article/construction-fire-damages-mexican-restaurant-franklin-inn-mexican/69827507
Construction to begin after fire damages Mexican restaurant in Western Pa.
December 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say

https://www.wtae.com/article/us-forces-stop-a-second-merchant-vessel-off-coast-of-venezuela-american-officials-say/69827408
US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say
December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Duquesne man charged after juvenile hospitalized for narcotics exposure

https://www.wtae.com/article/police-charge-duquesne-man-juvenile-hospitalized-ingesting-narcotics/69827295
Duquesne man charged after juvenile hospitalized for narcotics exposure
December 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Teen dies after being hit by sliding vehicle while standing on Pittsburgh sidewalk

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-carrick-teen-killed-brownsville-road/69823159
Teen dies after being hit by sliding vehicle while standing on Pittsburgh sidewalk
December 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Top military lawyer told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order

https://www.wtae.com/article/top-lawyer-for-military-joint-chiefs-told-chairman-that-officers-should-retire-if-faced-with-an-unlawful-order/69827195
Top military lawyer told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order
December 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Legislation introduced by Pa. congressman to investigate concession costs at sports stadiums

https://www.wtae.com/article/pa-congressmen-bill-investigate-concession-prices-sports-stadiums/69827088
Legislation introduced by Pa. congressman to investigate concession costs at sports stadiums
December 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Westmoreland Elks Lodge requested to end operations after fatal shooting

https://www.wtae.com/article/new-kensington-elks-lodge-request-end-operations-fatal-shooting/69826970
Westmoreland Elks Lodge requested to end operations after fatal shooting
December 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Penn Hills VFC: Home evacuated after tree falls onto roof

https://www.wtae.com/article/penn-hills-vfc-home-evacuated-tree-falls-roof-extends/69827120
Penn Hills VFC: Home evacuated after tree falls onto roof
December 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Police seek help in locating missing Armstrong man believed to be in danger

https://www.wtae.com/article/police-man-believed-danger-car-abandoned-armstrong-county/69826884
Police seek help in locating missing Armstrong man believed to be in danger
December 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Trump administration suspends green card lottery, citing Brown University shooting suspect's visa

https://www.wtae.com/article/trump-administration-green-card-lottery-suspension-brown-university-suspects-visa/69823094
Trump administration suspends green card lottery, citing Brown University shooting suspect's visa
December 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM