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Good afternoon! Here’s a look at AP’s general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or [email protected].
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TOP STORIES:
SENATE 2016-PENNSYLVANIA
HARRISBURG — Democrat Katie McGinty had barely finished her victory speech celebrating a 10-point Pennsylvania primary win for the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey before TV attack ads began flying in a general election contest that could tilt political control of the U.S. Senate. Already, four TV ads — three of them are attack ads — have begun airing since Tuesday night in an effort to shape the race leading to the Nov. 8 election. Pennsylvanians should prepare for even more mud-slinging: Tens of millions of dollars are likely to be spent to influence a campaign that is being watched nationally. By Marc Levy. SENT: About 750 words.
LAST CIRCUS-ELEPHANTS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Elephants will perform for the last time at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, as the show closes its own chapter on a controversial practice that has entertained audiences since circuses began in America two centuries ago. Six Asian elephants will deliver their final performances in Providence, Rhode Island, and five will perform in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, during several shows on Sunday. The last Providence show will stream live on Facebook and at Ringling.com at 7:45 p.m. By Michelle R. Smith. SENT: About 550 words.
EXCHANGE:
EXCHANGE-PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY
STATE COLLEGE — Climate change causes a lot of problems. But it can also create opportunities for job growth and innovation. Calls to move entirely to renewable energy might seem like what our country and our world need, but some people argue it would jeopardize Pennsylvania’s workers and its economy. Penn State professor Tom Richard says Pennsylvania has always been an energy state, and it’s been through energy transitions before — from charcoal to coal and oil to natural gas and renewable energy. Richard said the transition will create winners and losers, and it’s important to make sure people in stressed regions are assisted. Cate Hansberry, Centre Daily Times.
IN BRIEF:
STOLEN CAR-CRASH — Authorities in western Pennsylvania are investigating the death of a woman killed in a crash near Pittsburgh in a vehicle she had reportedly stolen earlier.
FATAL ATV CRASH — Authorities say an all-terrain vehicle went down an embankment and flipped over in northeastern Pennsylvania, killing two men.
SPORTS:
HKN–FACEOFF
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins evened their series with the Washington Capitals at a game apiece, but it came at a price. Defenseman Olli Maatta left with a head injury after a questionable hit from Washington’s Brooks Orpik, another example of how the Capitals are trying to use their physical play to disrupt Pittsburgh’s potent attack. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 650 words by 7 p.m. EDT.
HKN–CAPITALS-ORPIK
WASHINGTON — During their back-to-back Stanley Cup final runs in 2008 and 2009, the Pittsburgh Penguins knew all about what Brooks Orpik can do. The rugged, bruising defenseman’s ability to play on the edge was a big part of the Penguins’ playoff success for a long time. By Stephen Whyno. SENT: About 500 words.
BBN–REDS-PIRATES
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates take a six-game winning streak into Sunday’s series finale against Cincinnati. Jeff Locke starts for the Pirates against rookie Tim Adelman. Game begins at 1:35 p.m. EDT. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
BBO–INDIANS-PHILLIES
PHILADELPHIA — Vince Velasquez (3-1) takes the mound for the Phillies against Danny Salazer (2-1) and the Indians in the finale of a three-game series. By Rob Maaddi. Upcoming. 650 words. With hometown lead on losing team. Starts 2:35 p.m. EDT.
FBN–ON FOOTBALL-DRAFT TRENDS
Figuring out who won or lost in an NFL draft takes years, not hours. Finding trends is a whole lot easier. Some were obvious, such as the love given Ohio State, and the disdain for 2015 bowl teams Tennessee, Duke and North Carolina. The desire to find quarterbacks lasted from the first two picks through No. 223. The search for running backs was virtually an afterthought for three rounds, with only four going in the first 100. By Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner. 850 words.
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