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Child fights for life after McKeesport drowning

A 3-year-old girl is fighting for her life after an apparent drowning at a McKeesport home.

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 05:02:28 GMT

Romney: The world is 'not safe'

Speaking to an enthusiastic audience of several thousand on Memorial Day, Mitt Romney underlined the urgency of his message by warning that the world was "not safe."

Published: Tue, 29 May 2012 03:02:08 GMT

Pirates strike first in big series with Reds

The Pirates are off to a good start in an important series with the first-place Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 23:45:18 GMT

Arnold hit-and-run injures child

Witnesses rush to help a hit-and-run victim who ends up spending Memorial Day in Children's Hospital. The driver still hasn't been found.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 22:12:33 GMT

Woman pistol-whipped in Sheetz robbery

A robber hits a Sheetz manager with his gun while customers are in the store, giving her a head injury that required a flight to the hospital. Police are showing surveillance images and asking for tips.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 22:12:06 GMT

Ross Township American Legion renamed for Sgt. Joseph Caskey

American Legion Post 80 is renamed on Memorial Day for Marine Sgt. Joseph Caskey, a North Hills High School graduate who died in Afghanistan.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:45:36 GMT

Child found alone on Bloomfield street

Pittsburgh police find a boy walking alone in Bloomfield in the middle of the night and bring him to Children's Hospital. The mother says she had been abducted and was at a hospital herself.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 21:23:14 GMT

CYS accused of failing to protect children

The Washington County Children and Youth Services agency is accused of ignoring its duty to protect children. A state lawmaker is proposing changes to make it easier for case workers to check up on families.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 20:21:10 GMT

Woman dies in Westmoreland County fire

A 54-year-old woman died in a house fire Saturday morning in Penn Township.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:48:45 GMT

5 veteran brothers share collective Purple Heart goal

The city of McKeesport used its annual Memorial Day parade to recognize the Giles brothers who served during World War II and the Korean War.

Published: Mon, 28 May 2012 18:59:51 GMT