Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT):
1. WHEN SANDUSKY LEARNS HIS SENTENCE
Even his lawyers say the 9 a.m. hearing will likely result in a penalty that sends the ex-Penn State assistant coach to prison for the rest of his life.
2. “EL LAZCA” APPARENTLY KILLED IN MEXICO SHOOTOUT
Heriberto Lazcano was a founder of the Zetas drug cartel, which carried out some of the country’s bloodiest massacres.
3. WHAT NASA HOPES TO LEARN FROM A SKYDIVER’S JUMP
Felix Baumgartner’s 23-mile free fall, scheduled for 11 a.m., could lead to ways to help astronauts survive accidents.
4. WHERE ROMNEY, OBAMA CAN BE FOUND TODAY
Both candidates return to Ohio, with the president speaking at Ohio State at 5 p.m. and his Republican challenger campaigning in Akron at 7:25 p.m.
5. HOW WORLD HUNGER FIGURES WERE SKEWED
The number is actually 870 million, not 1 billion, the U.N. said, correcting an error blamed on flawed methodology and poor data.
6. A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR EGYPT’S PROTESTERS
The decree could benefit more than 1,000 demonstrators, but some lawyers say the wording is vague and doesn’t immediately set anyone free.
7. WHY PROTESTANTS ARE NO LONGER THE MAJORITY IN THE U.S.
More Americans have no religious affiliation and there’s also a growing number of nondenominational Christians, a study found.
8. WHO’S MOST AT RISK IN THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK
Although 13,000 people received the suspected steroid shots, those who got them in the back for pain are more likely to be infected.
9. U.S., FRENCH SCIENTISTS SHARE NOBEL PRIZE FOR PHYSICS
David Wineland and Serge Haroche were honored for inventing and developing methods for observing tiny quantum particles without destroying them.
10. MAN DIES AFTER WINNING ROACH-EATING CONTEST
Edward Archbold downed dozens of the bugs, but an entomology professor says the insects are normally safe to eat unless someone has an allergy to them.
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‘Time just kind of stood still’
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.
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City hopes economic strategies clear way for job creation, growth
Shawn Hershberger, economic development coordinator for the city, gave an update of the strategies being pursued for economic growth, including developing an educational center at the former Human Resources Development Commission location.
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Protesters rally at FirstEnergy meeting
At least 200 union workers picketed FirstEnergy’s annual shareholder meeting in West Virginia on Tuesday, demanding the Ohio-based utility hire enough people to keep the power on without forcing an ever-shrinking labor force to work as many as 1,800 hours of overtime a year.
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DelFest activities kick off with annual teaching academy
As temperatures in the Cumberland area soared into the upper 80’s Monday and hit 90 on Tuesday, the DelFest folks were going full tilt at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, getting ready for their upcoming Memorial Day weekend music festival.
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2 adults, 3 teens charged in former Sacred Heart Hospital breaking and entering
Two adults and three juveniles have been charged in connection with a recent breaking and entering of the former Sacred Heart Hospital complex on Seton Drive, according to the C3I Unit.
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Final testing for Rocky Gap Casino
As required by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the Rocky Gap Casino went through final live testing of its operations Monday, with officials hoping to open casino doors for business on Wednesday.
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Piedmont town foreman enters guilty plea
Piedmont Town Foreman John Shingler is facing a prison term of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000 after pleading guilty to a charge of conversion of government property Thursday in U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, Martinsburg, according to court documents.
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New septic system rules will tax county health department
New state laws on septic systems will require increased on-site work for Allegany County Health Department staff and could lead to an eventual increase in septic system inspection fees, department officials said last week.
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Mineral County commissioners keep ambulance authority bylaws
The Mineral County Commission voted down a proposed change to the county ambulance authority bylaws that would have allowed the ambulances to expand nonemergency transports.
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Family has long connection to local YMCA Matriarch hopes to keep tradition in family
Vickie Murray Aman has been working at the Riverside YMCA for the past 44 years. She is the matriarch of a family who has had a longstanding relationship with the local Y.
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