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Randy Pausch, noted CMU prof, succumbs to cancer

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Hearing postponed for woman accused of murder, stealing newborn

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Zoo welcomes second baby elephant this month

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Suspect faces trial in double homicide in van

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Man fatally shot in Hill District

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Latrobe woman dies in crash

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Animals removed from home in Pitcairn

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Venango airport to get flights to Cleveland

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1960-2008

Dr. Randy Pausch

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Noted CMU professor succumbs to cancer

Dr. Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor, inspired millions with his final lecture. He was 47.

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Nicole Caldwell, a lifelong friend of Kia Johnson, mourns.

Judge denies hospital stay for woman charged in baby theft

Andrea Curry-Demus has a long history of mental illness.

PG video: Mourning Kia Johnson

Mother unfit for trial in poisoning of infant

Amber Brewington will be sent to Mayview State Hospital and re-evaluated within 90 days.

Graffiti vandal draws a stiff sentence

Daniel Montano got 2 1/2 to 5 years in prison, 10 years' probation and must pay $232,000 in restitution.

PG video: Montano tags walls in city

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Poverty leads to playing lottery, new study says

Do you believe that playing the lottery can make you rich? If so, you're probably poor, according to a team of CMU researchers.

Huge fireworks show to celebrate city's 250th birthday

The city will be the birthday cake and the skyline will be the candles on Oct. 4, says George Zambelli.

Pryor likely to play in '08, Tressel says

"[Terrelle Pryor]'s got a great ability, so I would think from day one he'll be a guy that you're going to take notice of," says the Ohio State coach.

Bluhm pushes casino license switch

The slots parlor investor warns of big cost increases if the state gaming board doesn't act quickly.

Man to be tried in beating of dog