Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro

Pa. politician accused of stealing $500K from charity. Pennsylvania Lottery to be audited to prevent cheating. 17-year-old football star dies of brain cancer. Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett announce concert tour.

 

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Philadelphia politician to be charged with multiple crimes. Mariner East Pipeline employees accused of bribing constables. Millions of bottles of Fireball bought in Pa. last year. Penn State’s Micah Parsons named best linebacker in Big Ten.

 

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Mother charged with killing two children. Three Pa. minor league baseball teams to be cut after Major League Baseball restructuring. State orders hemp facility to close because of smell. Questlove to direct film about ‘The Black Woodstock.’

 

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Viral video of teens torturing deer sparks investigation. Sexual extortion is a felony in Pa. Purple paint marks now mean "no trespassing." Personal finance classes count towards high school graduation. Potbellied pig is chased by cops, gets new home.

 

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Thanksgiving history owes a lot to Pennsylvania. Oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade isn’t Macy’s. Most popular side dish in Pa. is potato filling. List of best stores to shop at for Black Friday.

 

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Pennsylvania upends its child sexual abuse laws to help victims. Meanwhile, there’s controversy around new voting machines being used in several counties. A former pro baseball player pleads guilty to animal cruelty, on the same day Trump signs legislation to make it a felony. Workers at a medical center receive a text telling them they’re not getting paid. In seasonal news, the Pittsburgh Penguins give many something to be thankful for as they spend time helping the hungry.

 

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A Pennsylvania man allegedly lied about being a Navy Seal to steal $300,000 in government benefits. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission rules that school district can continue calling its sports teams “Redskins” -- provided they make it clear that racism isn’t ok. Historic black college Cheyney University is keeping its full accreditation after years of financial struggles and declining enrollment. Over in Harrisburg, state lawmakers, judges and top officials will collect a salary increase in 2020. And, Sheetz fans -- we’ve got good news for you. Like explosively good news. It’s all about the Boom Boom Sauce and how you can grab a bottle of your own.

 

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Pennsylvania is investing $3 million in research on the potential health effects of fracking. Meanwhile, new Pa. voting machines pass their audit and will help prevent hacking in 2020. In news the Grinch would enjoy, Christmas trees are going to be a little bit more expensive this year. And, on a more cheerful note, Mister Rogers’ widow approves of the new movie about his life.

 

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The smoking age in Pennsylvania may be about to go up from 18 to 21. Governor Wolf has vetoed a bill that would have outlawed abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. A Central Pennsylvania radio station has received a criminal complaint about unpaid contributions to the state’s unemployment fund. And a Pennsylvania teacher was named one of the nation’s best, earning a 25 thousand dollar prize.

 

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This year’s Grammy Award nominations have been announced, including several artists from Pennsylvania. An armed group took a hostage in a residential community clubhouse in the Poconos, claiming they planned to take back the land for Native Americans. A Pennsylvania city was ranked as one of the most sinful in the nation. And attempts to request organs from deceased in the Amish community is causing disruptions for the religious order’s funeral traditions.

 

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