2013: National News Year In Review
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- 2013 Year In ReviewPeople walk in the snow during the blizzard of February 2013 in Boston, Mass. The powerful storm knocked out power to 650,000 and dumped more than two feet of snow in parts of New England. Click here for more.(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewJust hours before an asteroid whizzed by Earth capturing the world’s attention on Feb. 15, a meteor exploded over Russia Ural Mountains. Click here for more! Photo Credit: KDKA
- 2013 Year In ReviewPope Benedict XVI had a final sendoff in St. Peter’s Square on Feb. 27, 2013. Earlier in the month, he decided to resign. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewOn March 13, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis was officially installed during a Mass days later on March 19. Pittsburgh native Cardinal Donald Wuerl was part of the process. Click here for more.(Photo credit: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewDuring the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, two bombs exploded near the finish line. The bombings left three dead and hundreds injured. After a four-day man hunt, Boston Police captured Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Police confirmed that his brother and fellow suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed while trying to escape police. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: CBS)
- 2013 Year In ReviewA massive fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, left dozens dead and more than 160 people injured in April. Click here for more.Photo Credit: Brandon@Bird1304
- 2013 Year In ReviewA tornado carved a path of destruction in Moore, Okla., in May. It was deemed an EF5 tornado with winds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Almost 30 people died with more than 200 injured. Click here for more.(Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewAfter days of deliberation, a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty July 13 in the murder of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: Joe Burbank-Pool/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewThe world had been on royal baby watch for months, and finally on July 22, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge became parents. They welcomed a son, Prince George. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewAriel Castro, the man who was convicted of kidnapping three women and keeping them captive in a Cleveland home for 10 years, was found dead in his jail cell on Sept. 4. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: CBS)
- 2013 Year In ReviewFrank Kohler, a Butler County native, was killed on Sept. 16 when police say 34-year-old Aaron Alexis opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard. Click here for more.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewOctober’s government shutdown furloughed nearly 800,000 of the nation’s 2.1 million federal workers. The shutdown was the result of a bitterly divided Congress to approve a temporary spending bill. Click here for more.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewDesigners of the Affordable Care Act website were grilled during Congressional hearings in October after many problems with the website. Click here for more.Photo Credit: KDKA
- 2013 Year In ReviewA woman with a 1-year-old girl led Secret Service and police on a hectic car chase from the White House past the Capitol on Oct. 3. The woman tried to penetrate security barriers at both national landmarks before being shot dead. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
- 2013 Year In ReviewTravelers across the country felt the impact in November after a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport. A Transportation Security Administration officer was killed. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: CBS)
- 2013 Year In ReviewIn early December, the world mourned former South African President Nelson Mandela. He was 95. Click here for more.(Photo Credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
- Protesters Walk Through Pittsburgh As George Floyd's Memorial Service Takes Place In MinnesotaKDKA Photojournalist Ian Smith and NewsChopper2 were above peaceful protests in Pittsburgh.
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Steelers Fans Hold Tailgate Party For 2020 Home Opener, No Masks Observed Among AttendeesPittsburgh Steelers fans gathered at the North Shore to celebrate the team's home opener at Heinz Field, but no face masks were observed among fans.
Protesters Walk Through Pittsburgh As George Floyd's Memorial Service Takes Place In MinnesotaKDKA Photojournalist Ian Smith and NewsChopper2 were above peaceful protests in Pittsburgh.
Windows Shattered, Businesses Looted: Looking At The Aftermath Of The George Floyd Downtown Pittsburgh ProtestKDKA reporters surveyed the damage from the chaotic George Floyd protest in downtown Pittsburgh.
PAART Hold Dog Food Giveaway For Pet Owners In NeedThe Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team and the Allegheny County Airport Authority sponsored a dog food giveaway for pet owners in need during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Signs Of Hope Spread Comfort In Downtown PittsburghIn these times of uncertainty due to the Coronavirus, some businesses and theaters in downtown Pittsburgh are spreading comfort through hopeful messages on their marquees.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Schubert PhotographyChief Schubert shared some of his favorite photos with KDKA.
Snow Storm Hits Pittsburgh AreaThe first real snowstorm of the season hit Pittsburgh the morning of February 7!
Furry Fun! Pittsburgh Pet Expo 2019The Pittsburgh Pet Expo was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from Nov. 15-17, 2019. Pets of all kinds and their owners came out to check out the fun!

Therapy Mini-Horses Visit Pittsburgh Nursing Home PatientsLong-term care residents at Vincentian Marian Manor in Pittsburgh got a special visit from two therapy mini-horses: Jiminy Cricket and Tashi.
Sinkhole Opens Up Downtown, Swallows Port Authority BusA massive sinkhole opened up in downtown Pittsburgh during morning rush hour on Oct. 28, 2019, swallowing up the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car as well.

Pittsburgh Today Live's Service Puppy Dresses Up For Howl-O-WeenPittsburgh Today Live's service puppy-in-training got into the Halloween spirit with four different costumes!

92 German Shorthaired Pointers Rescued From Washington CountyNearly 100 German Shorthaired Pointer dogs were seized from Washington County, and a Facebook page keeps up with all of them, now living with their forever families.

Remember, Repair, Together: The Victims Of The Tree Of Life Synagogue ShootingOne year since the horrific events at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, we are remembering the 11 lives tragically lost.

Adorable Grey Crowned Crane Chick Introduced At National AviaryThe National Aviary introduced their Grey Crowned Crane chick, born on July 27, to the public on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The species of crane is endangered.

Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall Laid To RestOn Tuesday, July 23, 2019, law enforcement officers from around the region and country gathered to lay fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall to rest.

Apollo 11: 'The Eagle Has Landed'

Etna Warehouse Goes Up In FlamesA large warehouse in Etna went up in flames on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

PNC Park Home Opener 2019The Pirates got off to an early start on Monday, April 1, 2019, getting things ready for the 2019 Home Opener. Thousands of fans are flooding the North Shore for the big game.

11 Dead, Several Others Shot At Pittsburgh SynagogueEight people have been killed and a number of others injured after a shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Great Race 2018

Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara Go To The Steelers GameHollywood "It" couple Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara took in the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason game on Aug. 20, 2018 at Heinz Field. Manganiello, a Pittsburgh native, is a huge Pittsburgh sports fan.

Freight Train Cars Derail Near Station Square, Crash Onto T TracksSeveral cars on a Norfolk Southern train derailed near Station Square on Aug. 5, 2018 and crashed onto the light rail tracks below.

Pittsburgh Marathon 2018Thousands participated in the annual Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, which spans 26.2 miles in downtown Pittsburgh.

National Aviary Penguin Chicks Learn To SwimThe National Aviary’s endangered African Penguin chicks are learning to swim in anticipation of joining the colony on April 25.