Feds may seek racketeering suit for clergy abuse in diocese

Injuries reported in Amtrak car derailment near Philadelphia

Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. TOP STORIES: CLERGY ABUSE PITTSBURGH — A federal prosecutor says he may pursue a racketeering lawsuit against a Pennsylvania diocese where state authorities determine two former bishops covered up or did to little to address child-sex allegations against its priests. SENT: About 690 words. AP Photos. TRAIN ACCIDENT CHESTER — Authorities say an Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment just south of Philadelphia, and some injuries are being reported. PADDLE WHEEL CRUISE BOAT ERIE — The future of a paddle wheel vessel that offers cruises on northwest Pennsylvania's Presque Isle Bay is in doubt due to a dispute over a repair bill. IN BRIEF: BROTHER SHOT — A judge has denied a defense request to exclude from trial a statement in which state police allege that a western Pennsylvania man admitted that he killed his brother. Moved very late for Sunday AMs. SPORTS: BKC--BC-BKC--NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP-THE CURRY FACTOR HOUSTON — The 3-point line is more a suggestion than a rule these days and some players' shooting range is anywhere in the gym. From the halfcourt buzzer beaters to the 35-foot 3-pointers just for the heck of it, more and more players are channeling their inner Steph Curry, whose shooting and dribbling skills are trickling down from the NBA to college. By National Writer Eddie Pells. 700 words. AP Photos. HKN--FLYERS-PENGUINS PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a 10th straight playoff berth on Saturday. The Philadelphia Flyers can move closer to a postseason berth of their own on Sunday when Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh in the Penguins' home finale. Game begins at 5 p.m. EDT. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. BBN--PHILLIES-REDS OPENER CINCINNATI — Former manager Lou Piniella will throw the ceremonial pitch, a reminder of the Reds' glory days. Then Cincinnati will open the season against Philadelphia, a game matching the NL's two worst teams last season. By Joe Kay. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos by 5 p.m. EDT. BBN--CARDINALS-PIRATES PITTSBURGH — St. Louis and Pittsburgh kickstart the 2016 Major League Baseball season when the Pirates host the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Adam Wainwright will make his fifth Opening Day start for St. Louis while Francisco Liriano gets the ball for Pittsburgh. Game begins at 1:05 p.m. EDT. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. ___ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. MARKETPLACE: Calling your attention to the Marketplace in AP Exchange, where you can find member-contributed content from Pennsylvania and other states. The Marketplace is accessible on the left navigational pane of the AP Exchange home page, near the bottom. For both national and state, you can click "All" or search for content by topics such as education, politics and business.

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