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• Pope Francis: 10 images out of Cuba

  21-09-2015 23:39
  
  Pope Francis on Monday told Cubans to overcome ideological preconceptions and be willing to change. Francis traveled to Cuba's fourth-largest city, Holguin, and celebrated Mass under a scorching tropical sun. The pope also visited Santiago on Cuba's eastern end. Francis will fly to Washington on Tuesday. He will cap his first visit to the U.S. this weekend in Philadelphia.
  
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• Authorities rescue 18 dogs from squalid conditions at farm of unlicensed breeder

  21-09-2015 23:37
  
  State SPCA officers found the dogs in an outbuilding on the Lititz farm living in poor conditions, including waste in their cages.
  
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• ATM skimmer found in Cumberland County: Police

  21-09-2015 23:36
  
  The skimmer was found at a truck stop, police said.
  
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• Cumberland County locals dump two tons of prescription drugs under new program

  21-09-2015 23:23
  
  A new Cumberland County disposal program has collected two tons of unwanted prescription medication from county residents in only a year, county officials said Monday.
  
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• Convicted Lancaster felon charged with illegal possession of weapon, drugs

  21-09-2015 23:04
  
  Anthony Bruce Almodovar, 39, was apprehended on Friday when he was found with a black Rossi .38 special revolver, police said.
  
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• 'Remarkable' progress cited for early end to Penn State 'integrity monitoring'

  21-09-2015 22:57
  
  The monitoring, ordered by the NCAA and the Big 10 Conference in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child-sex scandal, is to terminate at the end of 2015, two years earlier than originally anticipated.
  
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• Stopgap budget bills headed to House amid Wolf's veto threat

  21-09-2015 22:47
  
  Two Republican-written bills to provide short-term funding during Pennsylvania's nearly 3-month-old budget stalemate are ready for a final vote later this week.
  
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• 'He's not going to hurt anyone else,' police say after charging accused I-81 killer

  21-09-2015 22:38
  
  It was an investigation that spanned more than a year and a half, but on Monday, police discussed the homicide charges they filed against John Wayne Strawser, 38, whom they say shot and killed Timothy Davison on Interstate 81 in January 2014.
  
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• Police shoot, kill dog after two pit-bull type canines attack Manheim Township woman

  21-09-2015 22:33
  
  Around 5:45 a.m. Monday police received a call on the 1300 block of Orchard Street where a woman found two dogs on her porch. As she tried to leave for work the dogs charged at her, police said.
  
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• Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Is Suspended From Practicing Law

  21-09-2015 22:27
  Kathleen G. Kane remains in office as she confronts criminal charges related to a leak of secret investigative information.
  
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• Pennsylvania's Attorney General's office is still practicing law; it's just Kathleen Kane that isn't

  21-09-2015 22:08
  
  Office spokesman lays out early game plan for how office will function with Kane's law license suspended.
  
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• Lancaster County man sentenced for burning down his family's home to rid it of aliens and demons

  21-09-2015 22:07
  
  Joshua A. Witman, 34, told police he set fire to the home because aliens were living in the walls of the home and a basement was a portal for demons.
  
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• CD board to get update on program guiding student achievement

  21-09-2015 22:00
  
  Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships - or RRR - is a teaching approach that has been in place at Central Dauphin School District for two years. Tonight, the school board will get a progress report.
  
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• Police seek suspects from August incident on Route 222 where gun was pointed at driver

  21-09-2015 21:45
  
  Frankie L. Saez, 24, and Jose J. Delgado-Perez, 22, both of Lancaster have been charged stemming from the incident.
  
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• Second person was shot at Vinny's Good Times bar, police say

  21-09-2015 21:40
  
  A woman was also struck by a bullet at Vinny's Good Times bar in Lebanon early Saturday, where security guard was shot and killed, police say.
  
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• Missing boater's body found in Maryland river

  21-09-2015 21:36
  
  Earl Graham of Lancaster County was reported missing Saturday morning.
  
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• Lancaster County woman with infant in vehicle charged with fleeing from cops at high speed

  21-09-2015 21:31
  
  A Mountville woman was charged with fleeing from police with an infant in her car, Manheim Township police said.
  
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• Post-Sandusky 'integrity monitoring' of Penn State to end 2 years early

  21-09-2015 21:30
  
  The decision, announced Monday, is based on the recommendation of Charles P. Scheeler, the independent athletics integrity monitor who has been keeping tabs on the Penn State administration's efforts to reform.
  
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• Suspect in Lancaster cab driver robbery arrested by Amtrak police

  21-09-2015 21:09
  
  Michael D. Watkins, 19, no address given, is charged with robbery and simple assault stemming from the incident around 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 20.
  
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• Investigators scoured thousands of tips before charging West Va. man in I-81 shooting death

  21-09-2015 20:50
  
  John Wayne Strawser Jr., 38, of Belington, West Virginia, has been charged in the connection with the I-81 shooting death of Timothy Davison in January 2014. Check back soon for more details.
  
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• Investigators scoured more than 1,000 tips before charging West Va. man in I-81 shooting death

  21-09-2015 20:50
  
  John Wayne Strawser Jr., 38, of Belington, West Virginia, has been charged in the connection with the I-81 shooting death of Timothy Davison in January 2014. Check back soon for more details.
  
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• Man charged in I-81 homicide will face case in West Virginia before trial in Pennsylvania

  21-09-2015 20:46
  
  Fogal addressed new charges filed against Strawser at a news conference Monday afternoon at the Franklin County District Attorney's Office.
  
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• Head-on crash on Cameron Street in Harrisburg claims life of 25-year-old man

  21-09-2015 20:19
  
  Joseph Sariano, 25, of Halifax, died from his injuries Saturday, one day after the 8:45 p.m. wreck on Cameron Street at Elmerton Avenue.
  
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• Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane disappointed with license suspension, but staying in office

  21-09-2015 20:08
  
  Here's Attorney General Kathleen Kane's initial statement on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's order temporarily suspending her law license. She voices no intention of stepping out of the office at this time. The Kane statement reads in full: "While I am disappointed...
  
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• Does Pa. now face a constitutional crisis surrounding Attorney General Kathleen Kane?

  21-09-2015 19:49
  
  Is she still eligible to hold the office of state attorney general?
  
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• Pope Francis not likely to give Congress answers to thorny issues

  21-09-2015 19:43
  
  Whether they stand to the right or left of Pope Francis on issues, members of Congress should not expect the pontiff to hand out clear answers.
  
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• State police, FBI address I-81 fatal shooting investigation: recap

  21-09-2015 19:39
  
  Pennsylvania and West Virginia state police, FBI and ATF representatives discuss the investigation into the Jan. 4 fatal shooting of Timothy Davison on I-81.
  
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• Woman dies after ramming school bus

  21-09-2015 19:36
  
  Police believe the victim failed to see the bus which has stopped to pick up students.
  
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• Selfies, fist bumps and handshakes would slow the pope, U.S. lawmakers warned

  21-09-2015 19:33
  
  The pope is scheduled to arrive at the Capitol Thursday morning. He'll be in Philadelphia Saturday and Sunday.
  
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• Gas prices continue to fall

  21-09-2015 19:19
  
  The lowest price for gas in the Harrisburg area today is $2.09 a gallon.
  
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• Which restaurants, bars will be open during pope visit in Philadelphia?

  21-09-2015 19:11
  
  As you prepare to navigate Philadelphia while Pope Francis is in town, you might be wondering where you can eat and drink.
  
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• Where to eat, drink during pope's visit in Philadelphia

  21-09-2015 19:11
  
  As you prepare to navigate Philadelphia while Pope Francis is in town, you might be wondering where you can eat and drink.
  
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• Harrisburg police accuse man of firing at van in broad daylight, kicking off gunfight

  21-09-2015 19:04
  
  Harrisburg police charged Steven Ramirez, 27, with attempted murder, among other charges, for allegedly shooting at a rival he knew along Paxton Street near 17th Street Friday.
  
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• Franklin County DA comments on I-81 shooting investigation: updates

  21-09-2015 18:42
  
  Franklin County District Attorney Matthew Fogal is meeting with reporters at the courthouse in Chambersburg.
  
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• Pistol links I-81 fatal shooting and ex-girlfriend's murder to man accused of 'hunting' couple: Police

  21-09-2015 18:37
  
  John Wayne Strawser Jr. is in custody in West Virginia in the killing of an ex-girlfriend. A couple claims he had been "hunting" them when he killed Timothy Davison on I-81 months before.
  
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• Video footage helps Harrisburg police ID suspected gunman in downtown bar shooting

  21-09-2015 18:30
  
  Harrisburg Police charged Keon Porter, 31, originally from New Jersey, with aggravated assault and other crimes after he allegedly scuffled with a 23-year-old man, then shot the victim in front of Arooga's on North Second Street early Saturday.
  
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• Man caught with 62 counterfeit credit cards gets federal prison term

  21-09-2015 18:29
  
  Dawill Almonte, 23, of New York, was arrested after being stopped for speeding.
  
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• Attorney General's office: 2 midstate contractors defrauded customers

  21-09-2015 18:19
  
  The targeted contractors are Daniel C. Fry of York, who did business as Fry Asphalt, and the Lancaster county firm of All County Asphalt & Seal Coating.
  
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• Heavy rain, frustration results in stormwater drainage complaints in Carroll Township

  21-09-2015 17:53
  
  A 100-year storm this summer might be the root cause of the most recent drainage issues in developments throughout the township, but several residents are complaining that slow township response and procedures have added to the problem.
  
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• York shooting victim died of gunshot wounds to torso, ruled homicide: Coroner

  21-09-2015 17:45
  
  Erik Miranda, 24, died of gunshot wounds to the torso, which is being ruled a homicide, according to tweets from the York County Coroner's Office.
  
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• 'Wheels of Soul' biker gang probed in fatal bar shooting; hospital fights deadly mold; man killed at Pa. park: Daily Buzz

  21-09-2015 17:44
  
  Welcome to the Daily Buzz, a quick and compelling rundown of the stories people are talking about right now.
  
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• Possible traffic calming on Green Lane Drive in Fairview Township

  21-09-2015 17:33
  
  Traffic might be slowing down in the future on Green Lane Drive in Fairview Township.
  
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• Fairview Twp. looking for ways to slow down traffic

  21-09-2015 17:33
  
  Traffic might be slowing down in the future on Green Lane Drive in Fairview Township.
  
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• Heroin and painkillers prompt East Pennsboro town hall

  21-09-2015 17:21
  
  People can learn about the crisis and share their concerns.
  
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• Pa. toddler in stolen car is found abandoned on sidewalk

  21-09-2015 16:45
  
  Alleged car thieves in Pittsburgh received an unexpected surprise on Sunday: A 2-year-old girl was strapped in her car seat in back of an idling vehicle they drove off in.
  
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• As heroin takes lives, parents take on shame, silence

  21-09-2015 16:45
  
  A growing movement of midstate residents refuses to suffer in silence and shame.
  
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• Philly starts towing cars days ahead of Pope Francis visit

  21-09-2015 16:42
  
  The Secret Service wants the vehicles off the streets nearest the parkway as a security precaution.
  
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• West Virginia man charged in I-81 murder already incarcerated in other homicide case

  21-09-2015 16:27
  
  John Wayne Strawser Jr., of Belington, West Virginia, has been charged in the fatal Jan. 4 shooting on I-18.
  
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• Trial delayed in Harrisburg child murder case against the Tutkos

  21-09-2015 16:12
  
  Judge John F. Cherry rescheduled the Tutko's homicide trial for the week of Oct. 26.
  
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• Crash, scene cleanup expected to keep Route 30 closed into late morning

  21-09-2015 15:40
  
  The crash was reported shortly before 8:40 a.m. Monday and is expected to close the roadway for some time Monday morning.
  
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