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Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Astros edge Pirates 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:41:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros haven't had many wins to celebrate so far this season. This one was especially satisfying for manager Bo Porter.

McInerney scores to lead Union over Fire 1-0

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:48:04 -0400

CHESTER, Pennsylvania - Jack McInerney scored his league-leading eighth goal in the third minute and the Philadelphia Union made it stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

Ex-Pa. officer once hailed as hero faces charges

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:28:13 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrested and charged with rape and other crimes.

Phillies struggle against Reds in 10-0 loss

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:41:32 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Kendrick has reached the point where poor starts are an exception.

Votto, Arroyo lead Reds over Phillies

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:20:21 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Bronson Arroyo has these Philadelphia Phillies all figured out.

Astros activate 2B Altuve from bereavement list

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:05:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Houston Astros activated second baseman Jose Altuve from the bereavement list Saturday after he missed the previous three games while attending his grandmother's funeral in Venezuela.

New president for Ohio's largest community college

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:35:28 -0400

CLEVELAND - A new president has been selected for Ohio's largest community college, and he's already familiar with the territory.

Corbett gets cool reception at Pa. graduation

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:12:04 -0400

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania - Gov. Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he addressed a central Pennsylvania university's graduating class.

Defense: Pa. woman's 1999 death was accidental

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:36:09 -0400

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pennsylvania - A defense attorney says a central Pennsylvania man charged with homicide in the 1999 death of his daughter-in-law says the woman's death was accidental.

Reds option LHP Cingrani, recall INF Soto

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:03:18 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The Cincinnati Reds have optioned left-hander Tony Cingrani to Triple-A Louisville and recalled infielder Neftali Soto.

Criticism flares around new Pa. graduation tests

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:29:50 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - A move to toughen academic achievement standards and tie them to graduation tests for public school students is facing a groundswell of criticism.

Gilbert man dies plowing field near Lancaster

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:37:05 -0400

LANCASTER, South Carolina - A 72-year-old man from Gilbert has died after he was crushed by is tractor after he plowed a field in Lancaster County.

Man sentenced in 1994 eastern Pa. slaying

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:02:22 -0400

EASTON, Pennsylvania - A man called one of the commonwealth's 10-most-wanted fugitives has been sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison in the stabbing death of a man during a game of dominoes nearly two decades ago in eastern Pennsylvania.

In Pa., how a potato roll became famous

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:27:30 -0400

CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania - Inside the new visitor's center at Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe in Chambersburg is a glimpse into how it all started.

Philly 'a living monument' to the Civil War

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:26:06 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphians were clearly tired of the Civil War in the days leading up to the invasion.

Grandparents providing more care for grandkids

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:24:15 -0400

YORK, Pennsylvania - When Heather Robinson, a single mom, was severely injured in a car crash in November 2010, her parents took care of her 13-month-old son, Christian. Without their help, she said, she would have had to put him up for adoption.

Concerns raised on nuclear plant evacuation plan

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:20:47 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania - Eric Epstein wouldn't wish for a Three Mile Island disaster to prove his argument the region is unprepared for the subsequent traffic jam.

No Child Left Behind gauge may end in Pennsylvania

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:19:48 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Adequate yearly progress has been the assessment measurement for schools and school districts in Pennsylvania since the enactment of the federal No Child Left Behind Law in January 2001.

Police: Boy, 6, kicked by pony on Pa. farm dies

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:28:06 -0400

NEW HOLLAND, Pennsylvania - Authorities say a 6-year-old boy died after he was kicked in the throat by a pony on a central Pennsylvania farm.

Incumbent-less race lets 'Burgh his reset button

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:24:04 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's decision not to seek re-election is making the primary even more important for a city that continues to re-invent itself as a post-industrial 21st century success story.

Man injured in western Pa. domestic shooting dies

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:29:05 -0400

HILLSVILLE, Pennsylvania - State police say a western Pennsylvania man injured in a shooting stemming from a domestic dispute has died of his injuries.

In areas, little impact from gas drilling fees

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:35:34 -0400

OIL CITY, Pennsylvania - Municipalities have started spending some of the proceeds from the state's impact fee on natural gas drillers.

Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:20:25 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Dan Bylsma has spent more than four years watching Sidney Crosby be Sidney Crosby.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.