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On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed
Read full article: On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressedOn the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley amazes with backward hurdle for first-down reception
Read full article: Eagles RB Saquon Barkley amazes with backward hurdle for first-down receptionSaquon Barkley hurdled a Jaguars defender backward as part of an acrobatic 14-yard reception that gave the Eagles a first down.
Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating
Read full article: Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigatingA visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the struggling 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
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 Bidenโs 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 Muskโs $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 yearโs 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.
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 Unionโs top court has said that social media company Meta canโt use public information about a userโs sexual orientation obtained outside its platforms for personalized advertising under the blocโs 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 bakeryโs cookie โpollโ 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 Lindorโs earliest return to New Yorkโs lineup from a back injury likely is Tuesday nightโs 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 Atlantaโs 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 โcanโt 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 Trumpโs request to halt postconviction proceedings in his hush money criminal case, leaving a key ruling and the former presidentโs 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 stateโs 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 judgeโs ruling allowing the bets โ 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?โ60 Minutesโ 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 โthatโs like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.โ.
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 Tuesdayโs 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 nightโs debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on his mind, as the former president can start selling shares of Truth Socialโs parent company next week if he wants when a lockup provision ends.
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 โ a failure, even โ 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 NFLโs 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 Youngโs infamous โDream Teamโ 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 sheโs taken over the top of the partyโs ticket.
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last year
Read full article: Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last yearAerosmith says Steven Tylerโs 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 heโll 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 Judgeโs 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 Judgeโs 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 Harrisโ nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground and a parallel campaign to be Harrisโ 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 โHard Knocks.โ.
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 โa virulent wave of antisemitismโ 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 Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris Sale
Read full article: Phillies get MLB-leading 8th All-Star with Sรกnchez replacing Atlanta's Chris SalePhiladelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sรกnchez 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.
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 monthโs Swiss-organized global peace summit on the war in Ukraine promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Resetting the division races: Acuรฑa's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
Read full article: Resetting the division races: Acuรฑa'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.
Suรกrez throws 7 scoreless innings, Castellanos and Rojas homer in Phillies 8-2 win over Marlins
Read full article: Suรกrez throws 7 scoreless innings, Castellanos and Rojas homer in Phillies 8-2 win over MarlinsRanger Suรกrez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 Friday night.
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 forItโs never fun to be scammed, but if youโre 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 six innings against White Sox
Read full article: Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through six innings against White SoxPhiladelphia ace Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Chicago White Sox, and the Phillies lead 5-0.
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 Pennsylvaniaโs presidential primaries.
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler has MCL injury, expected to miss several weeks
Read full article: Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler has MCL injury, expected to miss several weeksMiami Heat guard Jimmy Butler had MRI on his right knee Thursday, where it revealed that he has a sprain and is expected to miss several weeks.
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 Heatโs play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.