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January 8, 2014 / Old crime

The tragic case of Margaret Bankowski

She was lying face up. Her skull was bashed in. One of her ears was nearly severed.

Look at the picturesThe tragic case of Margaret Bankowski

January 6, 2014 / People

Nellie Bly, investigative reporter

Relentless. Curious. Direct.

Look at the picturesNellie Bly, investigative reporter

January 3, 2014 / People

Pioneer judge Sara Soffel

Sara Mathilde Soffel was the first woman to be a county judge in Pennsylvania.

Look at the picturesPioneer judge Sara Soffel

December 30, 2013 / Sports

Demolition of Duquesne Gardens

It was demolished in 1956, the last remnants leveled by a concrete-filled safe that served as a wrecking ball.

Look at the picturesDemolition of Duquesne Gardens

December 27, 2013 / Events

Plane crashes into the doomed Exhibition Building

Only one injury was reported. A railroad employee working near the crash site received minor cuts when hit by falling debris.

Look at the picturesPlane crashes into the doomed Exhibition Building

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