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Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' comment
Read full article: Top House Republicans seeking documents regarding Biden's 'garbage' commentTop House Republicans are seeking documents and internal communications regarding President Joe Biden’s statement earlier this week in which he appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court
Read full article: Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal courtA judge in Philadelphia has put a state challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold while lawyers for the billionaire and his political action committee try to move the lawsuit to federal court.
In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's base
Read full article: In a tight election where every vote counts, Harris is trying to squeeze a few out of Trump's baseThis year’s presidential election could come down microscopic margins, so Kamala Harris is hunting for votes in even the most unlikely of places.
Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy
Read full article: Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancyChrist Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church.
50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations
Read full article: 50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparationsFifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed a University of Pennsylvania researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them Black.
Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs
Read full article: Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffsThe Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 season after he led the team to three straight trips to the playoffs.
Historic ocean liner could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef. It will be located off the Florida coast
Read full article: Historic ocean liner could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef. It will be located off the Florida coastThe conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute.
Flyers' Matvei Michkov leads the latest infusion of Russian talent into the NHL
Read full article: Flyers' Matvei Michkov leads the latest infusion of Russian talent into the NHLMatvei Michkov is in the NHL ahead of schedule after the Philadelphia Flyers got him out of Russia and to North America a little over a year after taking him with the seventh pick in the draft.
Austrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientation
Read full article: Austrian activist Schrems wins privacy case against Meta over personal data on sexual orientationThe European Union’s top court has said that social media company Meta can’t use public information about a user’s sexual orientation obtained outside its platforms for personalized advertising under the bloc’s strict data privacy rules.
On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
Read full article: On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few winsDoug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season.
The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged on
Read full article: The US could have seen shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike had dragged onThe union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
Read full article: Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight seasonShohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year.
A Pennsylvania bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with orders
Read full article: A Pennsylvania bakery known for its election cookie poll is swamped with ordersA suburban Philadelphia bakery’s cookie “poll” that started during the 2008 presidential campaign as a joke between the owners and their customers has grown into much more.
Lindor's earliest return to New York Mets lineup from back injury likely Tuesday at Atlanta
Read full article: Lindor's earliest return to New York Mets lineup from back injury likely Tuesday at AtlantaMets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s earliest return to New York’s lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday night’s series opener at the Atlanta Braves.
Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gestures
Read full article: Drake London's shooting celebration violated longstanding NFL rules against violent gesturesFalcons wide receiver Drake London was penalized after catching a touchdown pass in the final minute of Atlanta’s 22-21 victory in Philadelphia on Monday night for pretending to shoot in the air, a violation of a longstanding NFL rule that prohibits such gestures.
Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'
Read full article: Harris condemns Trump's rhetoric, says voters should make sure he 'can't have that microphone again'Vice President Kamala Harris has decried Republican Donald Trump for inflammatory rhetoric about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, and on other topics, and said voters should make sure he “can’t have that microphone again."
Days of preparation and one final warning. How Kamala Harris got ready for her big debate moment
Read full article: Days of preparation and one final warning. How Kamala Harris got ready for her big debate momentKamala Harris is trying to turn the presidential debate with Donald Trump into an ongoing source of momentum.
2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump's request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money case
Read full article: 2nd Circuit rejects Donald Trump's request to halt postconviction proceedings in hush money caseA federal appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former president’s sentencing on track for after the November election.
Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others
Read full article: Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and othersThe judge overseeing the Georgia election interference against Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment saying that they lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction.
Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the way
Read full article: Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the wayPeople began betting on which political party would win control of Congress in the November elections within minutes of a federal judge’s ruling allowing the bets — the only ones to be legally approved by a U.S. jurisdiction.
CBS' '60 Minutes' plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?
Read full article: CBS' '60 Minutes' plans its presidential candidate showcase. But will Trump and Harris show?“60 Minutes” has scheduled its quadrennial interview special with presidential candidates, and it won't be on a Sunday night.
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Read full article: Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick CastellanosTampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.”.
For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debate
Read full article: For Harris and Trump, facial expressions did much of the talking during presidential debateKamala Harris and Donald Trump said as much with their faces as they did with their words during Tuesday’s debate.
Trump closing in on being able to sell his shares of Truth Social's parent company. But will he?
Read full article: Trump closing in on being able to sell his shares of Truth Social's parent company. But will he?Donald Trump has more than last night’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on his mind.
Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia
Read full article: Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in PhiladelphiaWhen President Joe Biden had given bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity — a failure, even — on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box.
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
Read full article: Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Phils' Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury
Read full article: Phils' Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injuryPhiladelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to a hyperextended left elbow.
Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minute
Read full article: Barkley scores 3 TDs as Eagles beat Packers 34-29 in Brazil. Packers' Love injured in final minuteSaquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his debut for Philadelphia, leading the Eagles past the Green Bay Packers 34-29 in the first NFL game in South America.
Some NFL fans defy host soccer club's preference by wearing green to Packers-Eagles game in Brazil
Read full article: Some NFL fans defy host soccer club's preference by wearing green to Packers-Eagles game in BrazilThe host of the NFL’s first game in Brazil, soccer club Corinthians, is not keen on the green-dominated color schemes of its Friday night visitors, the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't win
Read full article: Analysis: Eagles have assembled another "Dream Team" but they know talent alone doesn't winVince Young’s infamous “Dream Team” declaration of the 2011 Philadelphia Eagles came to mind when general manager Howie Roseman added another playmaker to a loaded offense.
Eagles acquire wide receiver Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival Commanders
Read full article: Eagles acquire wide receiver Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival CommandersThe Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Read full article: Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyPresidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals
Read full article: Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over NationalsWeston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Washington Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandal
Read full article: Japan's Toyota promises to do better with vehicle testing after major scandalToyota is promising to strengthen oversight of its vehicle certifications so the scandal that surfaced recently over improper tests will never recur.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Read full article: Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mateDemocrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket.
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice
Read full article: Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voiceAerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour.
Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choice
Read full article: Scrapped fundraisers and watching from the treadmill. How Harris' VP contenders wait for her choiceOne is sparking speculation that he’ll be the choice by forgoing a weekend of swanky fundraisers in the Hamptons.
Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers
Read full article: Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homersAaron Judge’s bat worked just fine in a pinch for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm hit his second homer of the game for the New York Yankees when he borrowed Judge’s bat for a late at-bat against the Phillies.
Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Read full article: Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shapeGabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting, is taking to the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris’ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harris’ running mate takes shape.
Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with Eagles
Read full article: Saquon Barkley wants to move on from 'Hard Knocks' Giants life to fresh start with EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley says he was portrayed fairly in the HBO show “Hard Knocks.”.
Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint
Read full article: Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaintThe Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
Jets' Haason Reddick doesn't report to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source says
Read full article: Jets' Haason Reddick doesn't report to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the situation says New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates as he seeks a new contract.
Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies
Read full article: Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of PhilliesLawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.
Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Read full article: Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sánchez replacing Atlanta's Chris SalePhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez is set for his first All-Star Game appearance as the replacement for Chris Sale.
Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweep
Read full article: Phillies back Nola with 3 homers and down Dodgers 5-1 to finish 3-game sweepBrandon Marsh hit a home run and an RBI triple, Trea Turner launched his sixth longball in nine games and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 victory.
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
Read full article: Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunctionAmtrak rail service between New York and Boston has been restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction.
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Read full article: George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources sayPaul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid.
Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies' 7-4 loss to Marlins
Read full article: Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies' 7-4 loss to MarlinsBryce Harper limped off the field with an apparent hamstring injury after making the final out for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 7-4 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly
Read full article: Report says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in PhillyNew details from federal investigations into the crash of a gasoline delivery truck that destroyed an I-95 bridge in Philadelphia a year ago says gasoline spilled out from an unsecured hatch on the top of the tanker.
Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for Ukraine
Read full article: Kamala Harris will represent the US at a Swiss 'peace summit' for UkraineVice President Kamala Harris will represent the U.S. at this month’s Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
Read full article: Resetting the division races: Acuña's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardyThe Atlanta Braves were already in a bit of a hole in the NL East before they got the type of news every team dreads.
Fueled by postseason failures, the Phillies are riding high with the best record in baseball
Read full article: Fueled by postseason failures, the Phillies are riding high with the best record in baseballThe Philadelphia Phillies are 37-14 and lead the NL East by six games over the Atlanta Braves as they prepare to open a six-game trip Friday in Colorado.
Disgruntled worker fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 at linen company near Philadelphia
Read full article: Disgruntled worker fatally shoots 2, wounds 3 at linen company near PhiladelphiaAuthorities near Philadelphia say a disgruntled employee opened fire at a linen company on Wednesday, killing two coworkers and injuring three others.
Family of Black teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exoneration
Read full article: Family of Black teen wrongly executed in 1931 seeks damages after 2022 exonerationThe family of a Black teenager wrongly convicted and executed in Pennsylvania in 1931 is suing the county that prosecuted him.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel UniversityPro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University in Philadelphia over the weekend, prompting a lockdown of school buildings, a day after authorities thwarted an attempted occupation of a school building at the neighboring University of Pennsylvania campus.
Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
Read full article: Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffsJosh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arena
Read full article: Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arenaThe Philadelphia 76ers tried to keep New York Knicks fans out of Wells Fargo Center for Game 6 of their NBA playoff series.
Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for
Read full article: Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out forIt’s never fun to be scammed, but if you’re a small business owner then falling for a scam can have long-lasting effects on a business, damaging client relationships and profit.
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 leadJalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
Read full article: New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurantsNew York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops.
Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5
Read full article: Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-5.
Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings against White Sox
Read full article: Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings against White SoxPhiladelphia ace Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings in Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox, and the Phillies lead 7-0.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Pennsylvania's presidential and state primariesPresident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters next week in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries.
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
Read full article: Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game FridayMiami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heat’s play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.
Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seedJoel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night.
Prominent New York church, sued for gender bias, moves forward with male pastor candidate
Read full article: Prominent New York church, sued for gender bias, moves forward with male pastor candidateA search committee previously sued for gender discrimination over its hiring process has announced its pick for the next senior pastor of a prominent New York City congregation.
Lawsuit settled: 2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Philadelphia
Read full article: Lawsuit settled: 2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in PhiladelphiaOfficials say two major U.S. manufacturers of gun parts have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiary
Read full article: Australian judge ends women's case against Qatar Airways but allows lawsuit against subsidiaryAn Australian court has rejected a case brought by five women seeking compensation from Qatar Airways over invasive gynecological examinations conducted on passengers at Doha’s airport in 2020.
3 shot and 5 in custody after gunfire disrupts Philadelphia Eid event, police say
Read full article: 3 shot and 5 in custody after gunfire disrupts Philadelphia Eid event, police sayA joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan devolved into panic Wednesday in Philadelphia after rival groups exchanged gunfire, leaving at least three people injured.