PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - A look back at the headlines from the week of March 3rd through March 9th.
Local:
Victims Of Terror Fund Raises $6.3 Million For Tree Of Life Victims"The Victims of Terror Fund, created by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh in the days following October's Tree of Life synagogue shooting massacre that left 11 dead has raised $6.3 Million." Continue Reading
Another Study Shows Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism"The measles, mumps, rubella vaccine does not cause autism." Continue Reading
Mt. Lebanon School Board Member Supports Elimination of Rifle Team"The Mount Lebanon school board recently voted 8-1 on a new weapons policy that would prohibit guns in the district with a few exceptions, including police and security being armed and allowing the school's rifle team to be armed during team activities." Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Preps for St. Patrick's Day Celebration"City of Pittsburgh officials are making plans for all the traffic and trash expected when thousands of celebrants converge on the South Side following the St. Patrick's Day parade." Continue Reading
Center Of Energy' Development Plan At Civic Arena Site Unveiled"Four years after U.S. Steel pulled out of plans to anchor the massive redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site, the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced two new developers and a new master plan for the 28 acre tract." Continue Reading
Lawmaker Proposes Paper Ballots for PA"The solution lies in simplicity," says State Representative Rob Matzie. The Ambridge Democrat has introduced legislation requiring Pennsylvania voters to return to paper ballots." Continue Reading
Pennsylvania Black Bear Den Cam Goes Live"We have an eagle cam, and now a bear cam!" Continue Reading
National:Aftermath: Alabama's Tornado Dead Range In Age From 6 To 89"The youngest victim was 6, the oldest 89. One extended family lost seven members." Continue Reading
Actor Luke Perry Dead After Suffering Massive Stroke Last Week"Actor Luke Perry has died after he suffered a massive stroke last Wednesday." Continue Reading
Homeland Security Secretary Insists Border Crisis Is 'Real'"Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen insisted Wednesday the crisis at the southern border is not manufactured, as she faced questions from Democrats for the first time since they took control of the House." Continue Reading
Justice Department Targeting Scams Against Older People"The Justice Department said Thursday that it has criminally charged about 225 individuals over the past year in connection with fraud scams that victimize people age 60 and older." Continue Reading
Melania Trump Opens Three-State Tour To Promote 'Be Best'"Melania Trump is in Oklahoma to open a three-state tour to highlight all three components of her "Be Best" childhood initiative." Continue Reading
'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Says He Has Pancreatic Cancer""Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working." Continue Reading
Trump Aims To Stem Vet Suicide With Outreach, Local Grants"President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to stem the number of veteran suicides with a plan to boost outreach by awarding grants to community programs." Continue Reading
Luke Perry's Daughter on His Death: 'I'm Not Really Sure What to Say or Do"In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sophie, 18, wrote, "A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast. I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family, And in the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support." Continue Reading
Cohen Sues Trump Organization, Says It Owes Him Nearly $2M"President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has filed a lawsuit claiming the Trump Organization failed to pay nearly $2 million toward his legal defense." Continue Reading
Ex-Acting AG Matthew Whitaker Leaves Justice Department"Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has left the Justice Department." Continue Reading
World:
Trump Disappointed By Activity At North Korea Missile Sites"President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's a "little disappointed" by reports of new activity at a North Korean missile research center and long-range rocket site and that time will tell if U.S. diplomacy with the reclusive country will be successful." Continue Reading
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