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IDOL CHATTER: Here's what American Idol and The Voice have in common this year Doesn't this look familiar? It's almost like the American Idol finals all over again. Except perhaps even more lopsided in terms of female singing talent. Full Story York City Council: No further action on regional authority Red Lion Mini-Thon sets $45,000 fundraising goal Peach Bottom house fire ruled accidental Corbett says Latino comment taken out of context West Manchester police: Lock your car doors York County: Website crash won't happen again IRS official Lois Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong' Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion Schreiber wins special election for 95th District Dallastown man gets prison time for graphic text to teen

LOCAL NEWS


York County firefighter collecting items for Okla. tornado victims A local volunteer firefighter will collect items this week to send to Oklahoma tornado victims. Gabe Furst, an East Manchester Township resident, said he is collecting canned goods, clothing and monetary donations in the parking lot of the Roses store at 4215 N. Full Story 2 of 3 York County district judge races might have been settled in primary Liquor referendums pass in Dallastown, Dillsburg York Suburban school board race: Challenger leads field School board roundup: Incumbents out in Central, Dover Wasko defeats Firestone in West York mayoral race Police investigate public suicide in Red Lion

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SPORTS


York Tech's Henderson learns triple jump quickly Two weeks ago, York Tech's head track and field coach, Bradley Snell, told triple jumper Ronald Henderson to close his eyes and visualize the perfect jump. Full Story Heyne leads Glen Rock to Central League win Northeastern wins its American Legion opener Wednesday's York-Adams sports scoreboard Jarrett, Petty to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame Orioles slug three homers to beat Yankees Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

BUSINESS

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Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal SAN FRANCISCO -- After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. Full Story Philadelphia Flower Show ends with $1M loss Time to place bets at Maryland's newest casino Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in April Shipley, York City receive state grants New Grounds gives free coffee to first responders in York City J.C. Penney posts bigger 1Q loss than expected

VIEWPOINTS


LETTER: Band of former students show York pride Yorkers owe yet another big thank you to Live's Chad Gracey, Chad Taylor and Patrick Dahlheimer for the wonderful gift of Capt. Full Story OP-ED: It's news, not espionage EDITORIAL: Take scoop away from triple dipping state retirees OP-ED: Is American democracy in trouble? OP-ED: Pa. Common Core Standards prepare students for success EDITORIAL: York City School District not 'going to hell' LETTER: Thank Toomey for compromising on gun control

YORK WEEKEND

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Jaycees cancel annual chili cookoff The York Jaycees' Chili Cookoff has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Saturday at local Bob Hoffman Field, according to Zach Zimmerman, the organization's management vice president. Full Story The mighty OrangeMite: Communal effort makes small theater strong in Dover Township Lack of confidence, then all is lost New movie: Star Trek Into Darkness Auditions for Shakespeare productions Ask Mr. Know-It-All: Puzzling out the meaning of Jenga DVD giveaway: Enter Junior Dispatch's 'Mike the Knight' contest

PENNSYLVANIA

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Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead

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OTTAWA—Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Full Story

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Lee pitches 3-hitter, Phillies blank Marlins 3-0

Liriano dominates as Pirates edge Cubs 1-0

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Phillies 3, Marlins 0

Occupy Easton protesters ordered to leave Thursday

WORLD

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Boxes of cash seized in Mexico corruption probe MEXICO CITY—Mexican authorities say they have seized five boxes filled with cash as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement by a former governor of southern Tabasco state. Full Story Suit filed over Conn. gun law passed after Newtown 10 Things to Know for Thursday Okla. men get video of deadly tornado overhead Most of Montreal told to boil drinking water Vt gov signs novel law against false patent claims FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare