NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys across the country are scrambling to file a new wave of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy, thanks to rules enacted in 15 states that extend or suspend the statute of limitations to allow claims stretching back decades. Reporting by The Associated Press found the deluge of new suits could surpass anything the nation’s clergy sexual abuse crisis has seen before, with potentially thousands of new cases and more than $4 billion in payouts.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Traffic is again crossing Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street Bridge after it was closed for several hours when a barge hit it. The span reopened early Monday after transportation department inspectors determined it was safe to use. Allegheny County officials say there were no injuries and no obvious damage to the bridge, which links Pittsburgh’s downtown and the city’s south side.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Light snow and a wintry mix are falling over parts of Pennsylvania as the state braces for heavier snow. The National Weather Service has issued ice storm and winter storm warnings for some areas. Travel restrictions were put in place early Monday by state transportation officials. Speed limits were reduced to 45 mph and commercial vehicles are barred on parts of I-81, I-84, I-380 and I-476.

A 14 year old was stabbed in Aliquippa yesterday. Sandy Giordano has more details. She will face a hearing on December 9th.

While Pittsburgh Police say there were no “major” incidents from yesterday’s game, one officer was injured while ejecting 47-year-old Elvis Matejcic from Heinz Field. Court papers say Matejcic was in the champions club plaza area when he and his friends rushed to a fence to celebrate a Steelers touchdown. Security asked them to move back. After not listening a deputy asked them to move back and Matejcic refused. He told the deputy “I ain’t moving and you ain’t moving me.” The deputy told him he would be ejected if he didn’t listen. Matejcic alledgedly knocked the officer over, injuring his knee and hip. He was charged with aggravated assault on police, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is ending his Democratic presidential campaign. Bullock announced he’s dropping out Monday morning, saying in a statement it’s become clear he won’t be able to break into the top tier of a crowded primary. Bullock struggled to raise money and register in the polls, qualifying for only one Democratic debate. Democrats have pushed Bullock to challenge Sen. Steve Daines in 2020, but Bullock’s spokeswoman says he will not run for Senate next year.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a woman has been charged with attempted homicide in a Pittsburgh stabbing that critically injured former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, who also faces a charge. Police say a 24-year-old woman was charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault, while Pryor faces a charge of simple assault. Gregory Diulus of Vantage Management Group, which represents Pryor, says he’s expected to recover. Diulus didn’t immediately respond to another call about the charges.

Weather forecast 12/2/19

Today- Periods of rain and snow, with a high of 39

Tonight- Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 32

Tomorrow- Mainly cloudy with snow showers around before midnight. Low 33

NEW YORK (AP) — A powerful winter storm bedeviling Thanksgiving weekend travelers across the United States is now taking aim at the Northeast.

The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings Sunday for expected heavy snow and freezing cold in swaths of New England and New York.
Ice accumulations are predicted in parts of Pennsylvania.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo cut short a trip to Puerto Rico to return home and deal with the storm.
The system has already dumped heavy snow from parts of California to the northern Midwest and inundating other areas with rain.
Authorities found the bodies of two young children in central Arizona after a vehicle was swept away while attempting to cross a runoff-swollen creek. A third child is missing.
A storm-related death also was reported in South Dakota.