WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is ending his day of remembrance by paying his respects at the National Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.Biden and wife Jill took a moment of silence before a wreath studded with white, purple and red flowers on display in front of the memorial benches that mark the 184 victims of the attack on the Pentagon.Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, also took a moment of silence at the memorial. All four listened as a uniformed bugler played taps.It was Biden's third and final stop of the day, after visiting the National September 11 Memorial in New York City and the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania earlier in the day.

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PITTSBURGH — The Steelers had a few thousand in the stands at times during their games in 2020. They had a crowd of just over 45,000 at Heinz Field for their preseason game Aug. 21 against the Lions.None of that figures to come close to the expectation of what's going to take place at Heinz Field today when the Steelers host the Raiders in their home opener with the stadium expected to be at full capacity and rocking.Needless to say, the Steelers are excited.Even Ben Roethlisberger has given some thought to what it will be like coming out of the tunnel with a packed house, something he hasn't been able to do since Week 2 of the 2019 season.

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PITTSBURGH — Operating statistics at Pittsburgh International Airport continued to improve month-over-month, picking up noticeable gains in cargo operations during the month of May.According to the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), which manages PIT, cargo is up nearly 12% compared to last May, with a 6% increase in mail and a 13% increase in freight year-over-year. Year-to-date, cargo is up 17% through May due to a 13% increase in mail and an 18% increase in freight.[DOWNLOAD: Free WPXI apps for alerts as news breaks]Qatar Airways Co.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — (AP) — Some shared agonizing stories of frustration and loss. Others performed ceremonies and said prayers. All called for action.Across the U.S. on Wednesday, family members, advocates and government leaders commemorated a day of awareness for the crises of violence against Indigenous women and children. They met at virtual events, vigils and rallies at state capitols and raised their voices on social media.In Washington, a gathering hosted by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and other federal officials started with a prayer asking for guidance and grace for the Indigenous families who have lost relatives and those who have been victims of violence.

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PITTSBURGH â€' A homicide suspect barricaded inside a Pittsburgh home is firing a gun at SWAT and officers outside, according to police.There have also been additional gunshots heard as the negotiations continue. The goal is to bring them out alive, according to the Director of the Department of Public Safety, Wendell Hissrich.The suspect has been identified as Khalil Singletary, wanted for a homicide on Sept. 22.Target 11 is learning more about him, NOW on Channel 11 News. The situation started in the Hill District section of the city around 12:30 p.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For California residents reluctant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, state officials on Thursday announced a big incentive: a shot at $1.5 million.>> Read more trending newsState officials unveiled an incentive that will reward 10 people $1.5 million apiece in a $116 million program, the Los Angeles Times reported.'Some Californians weren't ready to get their COVID-19 vaccine on day one, and that's OK,' Dr. Tomás Aragón, director of the California Department of Public Health and the state's public health officer, said in a statement.

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GREENSBURG — There were 200 butterflies released Saturday at the Greensburg Garden Center's Lefevre Butterfly Garden, according to our news partners at Trib Live.The annual butterfly release was free this year, thanks to funding from the Second Chance Fund of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County.The event included a marketplace of butterfly-related items and displays of books and other educational materials. You can read more about the release on TribLive.com

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Willard Scott, the legendary 'Today' weatherman known for his enthusiasm and exuberant personality, died Saturday. He was 87.>> Read more trending news Check back for more on this developing story.©2021 Cox Media Group

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WASHINGTON — (AP) — Once dismissed by most public health experts and government officials, the hypothesis that COVID-19 leaked accidentally from a Chinese lab is now receiving scrutiny under a new U.S. investigation.Experts say the 90-day review ordered on May 26 by President Joe Biden will push American intelligence agencies to collect more information and review what they already have. Former State Department officials under President Donald Trump have publicly pushed for further investigation into virus origins, as have scientists and the World Health Organization.

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AUSTIN, Texas — At least 13 people were injured early Saturday morning after a shooter opened fire in Austin's busy downtown entertainment district, investigators said.>> Read more trending newsAustin police responded to the shooting around 1:25 a.m. in the 400 block of East 6th Street, an area known for its bars and restaurants.The area is barricaded to keep traffic off the street. Because of its popularity, large crowds there also made it difficult for emergency crews to respond, KEYE reported.

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PITTSBURGH — Want to make a little extra cash this holiday season? Here are the companies in the Pittsburgh area that are hiring.DICK'S Sporting Goods is holding its own 'National Signing Day' on September 15 to fill seasonal associate positions in Pittsburgh and nationwide.Visit this website to see all the locations hiring in our area and learn more about joining the DICK'S Sporting Goods team this holiday season.UPS will hiring more than 1,000 seasonal employees in the Westmoreland County.The company is filling full- and part-time seasonal positions — primarily package handlers, drivers, driver helpers and personal vehicle drivers to support the anticipated annual increase in package volume over the holiday season that will begin in October and continue through January 2022.

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Officials with the Quaker Valley School District are announcing that the high school will be closed on Tuesday.Officials said bedbugs were found on a student's article of clothing and the closure is so the high school can be treated.The high school will be reopened starting on Wednesday.©2021 Cox Media Group

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KEY WEST, Fla. — Two people died and 10 are missing after a boat in which they were passengers overturned off the coast of Key West on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.>> Read more trending newsThe U.S. Coast Guard is still searching for the missing people, spokesperson Petty Officer Jose Hernandez told the Miami Herald.The boat was located about 16 miles south of Key West, the newspaper reported.Two Coast Guard cutters and other units from Coast Guard Sector Key West are involved in the search and rescue operation, Hernandez told the Herald.

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