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Baltimore's New Approach to Police Training, Looks at Traumatic Effects and the Importance of Empathy

The Baltimore Police Department in Maryland is taking a new approach to police training, due to past cases involving the serious injuries...

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Funeral Services Planned for Philly News Helicopter Pilot Killed in Tragic Crash

Funeral services have been planned for a news helicopter pilot that was killed in a tragic crash last Tuesday. Funeral services for Chris...

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Pittsburgh Road Has Reopened, After Hours-Long Early Morning Standoff

An hours-long standoff early Monday morning, has led to one person being arrested. The standoff happened at a home in the Oakland section...

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Explosion in Northeast Pennsylvania, Kills One, According to Police

An explosion, has killed one person in Wayne County in the Northeast part of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police say that the call...

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A Gift of Love from Pennsylvania Family, Helps Little Boy Find Sibling, This Time for Good

A little boy from Georgia had something special happen to him last week, and it'll be cherished forever. Little Elijiah Swartzentruber...

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Jeff Co. Woman Facing Assault and Burglary Charges

A Jefferson County woman is facing charges, after a burglary and assault of another woman. Punxsutawney Boro Police say that 30-year-old...

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Clearfield Man Found Guilty by Jury for the Drug-Related Death of Woman

A Clearfield man has been found guilty of the drug-related death of a woman. The jury took two hours to convict Trevor Bloom, of West...

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Clearfield Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Teen

A Clearfield man has been sentenced to prison, after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. According to court documents, Kip Kolesar...