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Scientists say the world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (530+ words) LONDON " A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus, after scientists found evidence that it's not an octopus at all. Newly published research concludes that fossilized remains listed by Guinness World Records as the…...
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (423+ words) SEOUL, South Korea " North Korea said Thursday its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea. The report by North…...
Pittsburgh International Airport prepares to welcome crowds of football fans for NFL Draft
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (400+ words) We're just over two weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to the region. Many of them will travel through Pittsburgh International Airport. Officials there say they are ready....
Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National's Par 3 Contest
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (240+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. " Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson De Chambeau's caddie " and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be. "We'll see…...
Pittsburgh Public Schools hopes to cash in on NFL Draft with parking spots during remote learning
18+ hour, 31+ min ago (318+ words) PITTSBURGH " We're just two weeks away from the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh, and we're now learning about how Pittsburgh Public Schools plans to turn its parking spots into cash for the district. "All the money that comes in is…...
North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (613+ words) Attorney Jesse Weber puts a spotlight on infamously controversial stories that have shocked investigators and" SEOUL, South Korea " North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea's military…...
Former UPMC doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (79+ words) HONOLULU " The jury has reached a verdict for the former UPMC doctor accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii. Gerhardt Konig was found guilty of attempted manslaughter. Konig's trial began last month. Prosecutors said he tried to kill…...
Aubrey Plaza announces pregnancy year after death of husband
22+ hour, 47+ min ago (321+ words) Aubrey Plaza is pregnant with her first child. The "Parks and Recreation" star's representative confirmed the news to People magazine. She and her partner, Chris Abbott, will welcome their child in the fall. TMZ noted that Plaza was hiding her…...
Rally in Westmoreland County raises concerns about child predator prosecution; DA issues warning
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (169+ words) WPXI Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Rally in Westmoreland County raises concerns about child predator prosecution; DA issues…...
Western Pennsylvania amusement companies plead guilty to distributing illegal gambling devices
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (209+ words) WPXI Western Pennsylvania amusement companies plead guilty to distributing illegal gambling devices Two Western Pennsylvania amusement companies have pleaded guilty to distributing illegal gambling devices. Buffalo Skills Games Inc. and J. J. Amusement Inc. agreed to dissolve and give up $5 million in…...