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Jury Hears About Dad's 'Strange' Crying In Frozen Toddler Trial

While police investigated the disappearance of 23-month-old Nyia Page, her father, William, seemed to be crying without any tears on his face -- and it aroused the suspicion of an Allegheny County homicide detective.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:41:39 EST

Father Proclaims 12-Year-Old Homicide Suspect's Innocence

Jordan Brown was just 11 years old when police said he shot and killed his father's pregnant fiancée.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:41:20 EST

Pittsburgh Teen Carries Torch Of Life

A Pittsburgh teenager will be part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:14:29 EST

Closing Arguments Expected In Pa. Corruption Trial

Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday in a Harrisburg courtroom in the trial of former state Rep. Mike Veon and three former staffers. Those arguments could take a day or more.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:06:28 EST

1 Person Dead After Derry Apartment Fire

One of two people who were rescued from a fire at a pair of residential buildings in Derry Borough has died.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:51:22 EST

Pitt Faces Surging Irish Tonight In Big East Tournament

The Pitt Panthers are rested and ready, and they'll tip off against Notre Dame tonight in the Big East Tournament in New York.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:48:18 EST

Arson Possible In Mt. Washington Bike Shop/Apartment Fire

The city of Pittsburgh Arson Squad is investigating a fire at an apartment building and bike shop in Mt. Washington Thursday morning.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:08:58 EST

Jordan Miles Case Sparks Call For Change

A public hearing is held as community members express their disdain for police conduct involving an 18-year-old performing arts student.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:31:56 EST

Defense Rests Without Testimony By Veon, Others

Four defendants in the Harrisburg legislative corruption trial wrap up their case Wednesday without taking the stand, and jurors will soon begin deliberations in a proceeding that already has stretched on for nearly six weeks.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:28:01 EST

Slippery Rock Native Found Dead In Alaska

The Alaska Medical Examiner's office will do an autopsy on Candice Berner, a teacher who was originally from Slippery Rock and was found dead in a small community.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:58:29 EST

Agent: Colon Not A Witness To Alleged Roethlisberger Sex Assault

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said Wednesday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:40:53 EST

Robert Morris Wins NEC Title, Advances To NCAA Tourney

Robert Morris captures its second consecutive NEC title with a victory over the Quinnipiac Bobcats. (SLIDESHOW INSIDE)

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:25 EST

Duquesne To Rip Down Old Building, Build New Suite Dorms

Duquesne University will begin construction of a new residence hall on its Pittsburgh campus in spring 2011.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:04:04 EST

Pittsburgh Homeowners On Alert; Flood Watch Continues

All of the sunshine and higher temperatures are melting the snow pack left over from massive winter storms that hit Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. With rain on the way, flooding is a real possibility.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:19:49 EST

Garden Or Garbage? Couple, Community At Odds

A Westmoreland County couple is at odds with the community of Scottdale over the manner in which they're growing their garden.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:46:48 EST

'Clean Room' Pittsburgh Study Could Shed Light On Autism

A controversial method is used in Pittsburgh to study children who live with autism. They will spend hours inside a so-called "clean room."

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:37:49 EST

Bank 'Sincerely' Sorry After Woman's House Wrongly Targeted For Repo

A Hampton Township homeowner accuses her mortgage company of stealing her pet parrot -- and that's not all. Angela Iannelli's lawsuit says the company mistakenly targeted her house for foreclosure and staged a home invasion, cutting her utilities and even pouring antifreeze into the pipes.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:24 EST

Big Ben Had Cops With Him On Night Of Alleged Sex Assault

Two police officers from the Pittsburgh area were with Ben Roethlisberger on the night that a young woman says the Steelers quarterback sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:04:56 EST

Lawyer: Roethlisberger's Accuser Leaves School, Wants Privacy

The woman who told police that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub has taken a leave of absence from her local college, her lawyer told WTAE Channel 4 Action News.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:09 EST

PennDOT Begins Hot Mix Pothole Patching Today

PennDOT road crews will begin using hot mix patching material to fill potholes in Allegheny County on Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:28 EST