Topic: Allegheny County
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Wary of petting, dog relents in company of former, current master
Patti is more like a wild dog than a pet to the families she's belonged to. The shepherd mix is a recluse — refusing to be petted, running away from humans. Until one weekend, during an exchange that would send Patti back to her original masters, she surprisingly let down her guard.
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Cover Story No child left alone: Volunteers mentor children of inmates
With 2.3 million inmates behind bars in the US, the goal of volunteers in mentor programs for the 2.7 million children of prisoners is: No child left alone. Despite government cuts in funding, the programs continue.
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Steel plant explosion in Pittsburgh area hurts 15
Steel plant explosion injured 15 workers, at least two critically, and caused a fire that burned for hours afterward.
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Why Clinton needs to win big in Pennsylvania
Her viability is at risk if she doesn't, analysts say.
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