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"Don't go jumping to conclusions. That's the danger," William Difenderfer, defense attorney for Robert Ferrante, told the jury during closing arguments.

Jury in Ferrante cyanide poisoning trial adjourns for the night

The jury is deciding the fate of Pitt researcher Robert Ferrante, charged with homicide in the poisoning death of his wife, Autumn Klein.

The Ferrante trial: An ongoing look inside the cyanide poisoning case

Ferrante unexpectedly takes the witness stand

Pirates' McCutchen, Walker win Silver Sluggers

Andrew McCutchen won his third consecutive Silver Slugger and Neil Walker his first.

Pennsylvania releases 2013-14 school performance profiles

In Allegheny County, the highest profile score was 99.4 at Pine-Richland High School.

Some teachers still awaiting last year's evaluations

State releases first performance scores for school districts

Judge issues arrest warrant for suspended Cal U football player

Mr. Ford, 22, a Cal U senior from Harrisburg, had been released on his own recognizance pending a Dec. 2 sentencing in Washington, D.C.

Cal U officials to review how player was OK’d to play

Victim in Cal U beating released from hospital

Cal U to review football program after suspensions for assault

Allegheny County controller: Fitzgerald used county vehicle for political, personal trips

County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s office began auditing the use of the county’s vehicle fleet in August.

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Baldwin Borough man charged with stealing from VFW, American Legion

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Federal magistrate won't release Somerset County priest charged with sexual abuse

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Three injured in school bus crash in North Strabane

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Baldwin Borough man charged with stealing from VFW, American Legion

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Federal magistrate won't release Somerset County priest charged with sexual abuse

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Bellevue woman arrested in West View bank robbery

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Governor-elect Tom Wolf at the Utz Arena on the York County Fairgrounds in York, Pa.

Wolf ready to ‘work together’ with GOP

After all the ads and debates and miles of travel, Tom Wolf on Wednesday got to savor his victory unseating Gov. Tom Corbett.

Kelsey McGaughey, 11, a sixth grader at Quaker Valley Middle School, practices using a diabolo during the after school Juggling Club.

Juggling festival coming to Quaker Valley Middle School

The seventh Not Quite Pittsburgh Juggling Festival will feature over 200 jugglers from as far away as Canada.

Extraordinary service

Italian-American sculptor Giuseppe Moretti created a much more heroic looking figure for his 10-foot-tall Soldiers Memorial in Bellevue's Bayne Park. It shows a bare-chested young man leaving his plow and anvil as he strides forward. In his right hand he holds up a winged figure representing victory. ALL-ZONE smemorials1106.

Several World War I memorials in the Pittsburgh region honor those who served in the "War to End All Wars."

As Veterans Day looms, read more about the history behind some of these monuments.

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Robert Ferrante trial

Robert Ferrante (center) is flanked by his defense attorneys William Diffenderfer (left) and Wendy Williams (right) as he is escorted into the courtroom Oct. 23.

Follow one of the most scandalous trials in the history of Allegheny County: Robert Ferrante, a University of Pittsburgh researcher is accused of poisoning his wife, Dr. Autumn Marie Klein, a rising star in the field of neurology and obstetrics.

Mr. Ferrante denies any involvement.

Our reporter Paula Ward provides a day-by-day breakdown, latest findings and more. Also examine:

• Case background and people involved

• Evidence presented in the trial

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Two charged in Philadelphia-area torture killing of 3-year-old

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I-79 ramp to turnpike to close tonight in Marshall

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Squirrel Hill Tunnel crash temporarily halts traffic

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Abducted woman back home in Philadelphia

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Pittsburgh Allderdice student falls from fourth-floor window

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Pennsylvania Senate GOP faces leadership fight that signals conservative shift

A loss by Dominic Pileggi would shift influence at the top of caucus leadership away from Philadelphia’s politically moderate suburbs.

Section of inbound West Carson Street to close this weekend

The road will close at 8 p.m. Friday and reopen by 6 a.m. Sunday after crews test electric lines in the construction zone.

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Gerry Dulac's NFL Forecast: Week 10

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Robert Morris women’s basketball preview

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Robert Morris Men’s basketball preview

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WPIAL blocks 1 of 2 basketball transfers

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Steelers notebook: Wheaton's numbers rising

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Brice McCain celebrates an interception against the Ravens in the second quarter at Heinz Field Sunday night.

On the Steelers: Forcing turnovers plays role in surge

Suddenly, the Steelers defense is forcing turnovers again, and that’s a huge factor in team’s turnaround.

Penguins defenseman Scott Harrington, who was recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a few days ago, said he is not frustrated by his inability to crack the lineup.

Penguins notebook: Patient Scott Harrington awaits turn to play

Defenseman Scott Harrington waits for his first chance to play in an NHL game, and it almost certainly will come.

Penguins sign Fleury to 4-year, $23 million extension

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Lanxess to cut 1,000 jobs worldwide

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Allegheny County Health Department defends restaurant grading

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Koppers reports loss on higher sales

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Sunoco to go ahead with $2.5 billion pipeline through Pennsylvania

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Bottom Dollar to sell its 66 stores to Aldi

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Dog Stop founders aim to expand pet care concept

Pittsburghers Jesse Coslov and Chris Kane see franchising in the future for the dog day-care business they launched in 2009 in the East End.

Jefferson Hospital to launch new OBGYN unit

Jefferson Hospitals new obstetrics and newborn unit begins accepting expectant mothers next week, bucking a decadeslong trend.

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