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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of Omaha. Hundreds of homes and other structures have been damaged.
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Pennsylvania awards $200M to expand high-speed internet access, and a lot more is on the way. But the looming end of a federal program that helps low-income families afford broadband underscores the challenge of ensuring universal access.
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McClelland defeated her Democratic primary opponent Ryan Bizzarro to win the party’s nod for state treasurer. She’ll face Garrity, the incumbent, in November.
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Kenyatta defeated his Democratic primary opponent Mark Pinsley to win the party’s nod for state treasurer. He’ll face DeFoor, the incumbent, in November.
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Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick will face each other in Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest this fall. Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for an expensive race that's expected to help decide Senate control in the Nov. 5 election.
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DePasquale defeated five primary opponents for attorney general, while Sunday emerged victorious from a two-person race.
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In an election upset, Republican state Rep. Jim Gregory, R-Blair County, who was running for his fourth term in office, lost to challenger Scott Barger in Tuesday’s primary.
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Tuesday, April 23 is Pennsylvania’s primary election. Democrats and Republicans across the state cast votes for president, U.S. and State House and Senate, and state attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.
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On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer, and more.
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Hundreds of thousands of votes have already been submitted, but those voting in person head to their polling places Tuesday to make their voices heard in the primary.
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Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Baby Reindeer, Chappell Roan's Tiny Desk concert, a podcast about MTV, and retro gaming.
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At some college campuses, protesters have called for an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas and divestment of endowment money invested in companies that provide military support to Israel.
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At the heart of the student protests overtaking college campuses are demands that their universities divest from companies that do business with Israel.
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Studies have found fragments of bird flu virus in about 20% of the milk supply. It's not expected to pose a threat to humans, but may indicate the outbreak is more widespread than previously thought.
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It's been a month since a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers and effectively shutting down the Port of Baltimore. Crews are rushing to clear the debris.
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More than half of Americans say they'd benefit from more sleep. A woman has made it her business to help people get better sleep via a podcasting company that focuses on meditation.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ashley Judd, who came forward in 2017 with allegations about Harvey Weinstein, about the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction in New York.
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Aid groups draw up contingency plans as Israel plans assault on Rafah, where most people in Gaza are displaced. Meanwhile, the U.S. is building a pier to deliver aid.
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Taylor Swift superfan makers are responding to the star's music and style with all manner of artsy creative merch, from Swift-inspired cookies to yarn.
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News Over Noise explores the challenge of separating spin and click-bait from good journalism and why it matters. This special 6-week series is a co-production of WPSU and Penn State’s Bellisario College of Communications. The show is hosted by Leah Dajches and Matt Jordan.
The Local Groove features music written and recorded by musicians with roots in central and northern Pennsylvania. The show features many genres: rock, blues, jazz and more. If you're from the area and you’d like WPSU to consider your recordings for the show, submit your music online today at wpsu.org/localgroove.
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