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Buttigieg launches $1B pilot to build racial equity in roads

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is launching a $1 billion pilot program aimed at helping reconnect cities and neighborhoods racially segregated or divided by road projects.

1 day ago

AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Philadelphia

James Harden is taking less with hopes the Philadelphia 76ers can do more.

1 day ago

Crime Without Punishment: Homicide clearance rates are dropping in Philadelphia as murder rates skyrocket

The murder rate in Philadelphia was 499 in 2020. That's a 40% increase from 2019.

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In Philadelphia, and across U.S., police say "crushing volume" of killings outruns their ability to close cases

CBS News analyzed decades of unsolved murders across the country, and found stark racial disparities in the clearance rates โ€” the share of cases each year that are solved.

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Braves put closer Jansen on IL due to irregular heartbeat

Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen has been put on the 15-day injured list because of an irregular heartbeat.

Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres

Bryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Philliesโ€™ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Meet the team volunteers who are taking their own approach to fighting gun violence: "These are our kids"

In 2021, Philadelphia had more than 2,300 shooting victims.

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Walmart expands health services to address racial inequality

Walmart is expanding health care coverage for employees who want to use a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies, in an effort to address racial inequities in maternal care.

Philippine government attorney shot and killed while taking Uber to airport with his mother in Philadelphia

John Albert Laylo and his mother were heading to the airport when someone in a black car fired several rounds into their Uber.

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Philippine government attorney fatally shot in Philadelphia

Philippine officials on Monday were mourning a government attorney fatally shot in Philadelphia and called for the perpetrator to be brought to justice. John Albert Laylo and his mother were heading to the airport to board a flight early Saturday when someone in a black car fired several rounds into their Uber at a red light near the University of Pennsylvania, police said. Philippine Consul General Elmer Cato met Layloโ€™s mother at the hospital and said she was slightly injured by glass fragments during the shooting.

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Rays trying to stay afloat as injuries hurt offense

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the season with Wander Franco at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Mike Zunino behind the plate.

A Philadelphia firefighter died in a building that caught fire and collapsed

Four other firefighters and an inspector with the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections had been rescued from the rubble and were in stable condition at hospitals.

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Philadelphia firefighter killed in building collapse

Others were rescued and taken to local hospitals, authorities said.

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Building collapse after fire kills 1 firefighter; 5 injured

Authorities say a building caught fire and later collapsed in north Philadelphia, killing one firefighter and injuring five other people after all became trapped.

2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashes

Two actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after a van crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.

Biden focuses on workers as high inflation remains a risk

President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that heโ€™s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers.

Walker, Diamondbacks snap Phillies' 9-game winning streak

Christian Walker had three hits and three RBIs, Jake McCarthy homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 13-1 to end Philadelphiaโ€™s nine-game winning streak and give interim manager Rob Thomson his first loss.

'Hustle' is Jeremiah Zagar's love letter to basketball fans in Philadelphia

Many of the actors who star alongside Adam Sandler in the new basketball movie Hustle are real NBA athletes. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson talks with director Jeremiah Zagar about the film.

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9 straight! Phils match best win run in 11 years, top Dbacks

Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six sharp innings, Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies won their ninth straight game with a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

8 straight: Hoskins, Phillies stay hot, top Diamondbacks 7-5

Rhys Hoskins hit a pair of solo home runs and Kyle Schwarber added a three-run shot to lead the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies to their eighth straight win.

Prayers answered! Phillies fan meets Stott after viral video

The 8-year-old Philadelphia Phillies fan caught on TV praying for Bryson Stott in the ninth inning of a game this week got to meet his new favorite player before Friday's game.

In Philadelphia, liberals gather to experience the first Jan. 6 hearing together

In a northwest Philadelphia church, more than 40 people gathered to watch the hearings, calling for a moment of collective action.

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LEADING OFF: Phils' Thomson aims to extend undefeated start

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson tries to extend his unbeaten run when Arizona visits Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.

DA: A fistfight devolves into gunfire, random shots in crowd

Officials say the Saturday night melee in Philadelphia that left three people dead began with a fistfight and was followed by random gunfire a block or more away.

Angels' Mike Trout singles to end 0-for-26 slide

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout singled in his first at-bat against the Boston Red Sox, ending a career-worst 0-for-26 drought.

There Were 13 Mass Shootings In The U.S. This Weekend

At least 17 people are dead and dozens wounded after 13 mass shootings in the U.S. since Friday.

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Man charged in connection with Philadelphia shooting that killed 3 and wounded 11 others

An arrest warrant has been issued for another person allegedly involved in the shooting, but authorities declined to identify that individual.

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2 charged in connection with Philadelphia shooting that killed 3 and wounded 11 others

Both people have been taken into custody.

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Phillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss

Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.

6 dead, 25 wounded in Philadelphia, Chattanooga club shootings: 'If I hear one more time 'thoughts and prayers...'

Authorities say six people have died and at least 25 other people were wounded in a shootings overnight in Philadelphia and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Umpires bar Dodgers manager Dave Roberts from using position player to pitch in 9th

The umpires enforced a rule on Saturday night during the ninth inning of L.A.'s game against the New York Mets.

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3 dead, at least 11 wounded in shooting in downtown Philadelphia

Police officers were patrolling the area when they heard multiple gunshots and witnessed several suspects firing into a large crowd.

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Police say 3 people are dead and at least 11 wounded in a shooting in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Police Department responded to reports of a person with a gun in a large crowd. The conditions of those who were wounded by gunfire remains unknown.

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3 killed and at least 11 wounded in Philadelphia in another mass shooting

Two men and a woman were among those killed in the shooting, police said. The conditions of those who were wounded by gunfire remains unknown.

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โ€˜Several active shootersโ€™ fire into Philadelphia crowd; 3 killed, 11 injured

At least two guns were recovered, one with an extended magazine, police said. The shootersโ€™ whereabouts were unknown.

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3 dead, 14 wounded in downtown Philadelphia shooting, reports say

Authorities say gunfire killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in a popular Philadelphia entertainment district.

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Phillies fire Girardi in wake of another lackluster season

Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his teamโ€™s terrible start.

Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson

Joe Girardi was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday after his team's terrible start, becoming the first major league manager to lose his job this season. Philadelphia said bench coach Rob Thomson will become interim manager for the rest of the season. Expected to contend for an NL East title, the Phillies are 22-29 and 12 games behind the first-place New York Mets.

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Rising US traffic deaths put focus on one Philadelphia road

Black communities have been hit especially hard amid a national surge in traffic fatalities.

Rising US traffic deaths put focus on one Philadelphia road

Just one more step and the stroller would have been on the curb. The thought haunts Latanya Byrd years after a driver racing down Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia struck and killed her 27-year-old niece, Samara Banks, and three of Banksโ€™ young sons as they crossed the 12-lane road. Since the crash, Byrd became an advocate for safer streets, fighting to get automated speed cameras placed along the boulevard where 10% to 13% of the city's traffic fatalities happened each year prior to the pandemic, city officials said.

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Giants' Kapler pauses protest, stands for national anthem

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stood just outside the third base dugout at Citizens Bank Park for the national anthem, taking a break on Memorial Day from his protest against the direction of the nation.

The Flaw in the Progressive Stance on Guns

Reducing gun violence will require more policing and incarceration, not less.

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Obama has heartwarming reunion with boy who touched his hair in iconic photo

Jacob Philadelphia was 5 years old when he was photographed touching the presidentโ€™s hair because he wanted to know if it was just like his.

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Pennsylvania house explosion leaves at least 4 dead, 2 injured

A house exploded Thursday night in Pottstown, Penn., killing at least four people and injuring two others, authorities said. It is not yet known what caused the explosion, but the investigation is ongoing.

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5 dead after Pennsylvania house explosion; 2 injured

Authorities say five people are dead after a house exploded northwest of Philadelphia.

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Senate confirms Steven Cliff to lead highway safety agency

The Senate has confirmed former California pollution regulator Steven Cliff to run the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Goodbye NYC; Estimates show big city losses, Sunbelt gains

Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. Between July 2020 and July 2021, New York lost more than 305,000 people, while Chicago and Los Angeles contracted by 45,000 residents and 40,000 people, respectively.

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Large swaths of the U.S. set daily temperature records

Many cities throughout the country, including in Massachusetts and Virginia, set new daily heat records on Saturday and Sunday.

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Rapper J. Cole to play pro basketball in Canada

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Darvish leads Padres past Phillies 2-0 with 7 sharp innings

Yu Darvish struck out five and walked none over seven shutout innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies slugger Harper won't play right field for 6 weeks

Bryce Harper sat out a third straight game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the Phillies slugger may not play right field again until late July.

Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home.

Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with Phils

Pete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader split.

LEADING OFF: 3 Mother's Day doubleheaders on rainy weekend

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Embiid returns for 76ers in Game 3 with protective mask

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned for Game 3 of the playoff series against Miami after sitting out the first two games with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion.

Britain pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog

Big tech companies like Google and Facebook would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online.

Mets floor Phillies with 7-run 9th, Marte caps 8-7 win

The New York Mets erased a six-run deficit in the ninth inning, capping the rally with Starling Marteโ€™s tiebreaking double to beat the flabbergasted Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 Thursday night.

LEADING OFF: Mets-Phils again, Hinch vs Houston, Ohtani a go

The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in Philadelphia only four days after their previous matchup at Citi Field, which got a little testy at the end.

After another strong quarter, CVS raises outlook for 2022

COVID-19 vaccines and tests for the virus continue to boost CVS Health and the health care giant raised its annual forecast after a strong first quarter.

Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved

As mask mandates and vaccination rules kept falling across the U.S., infections from the latest COVID variants have been quietly taking hold in some places, sparking concern among public health officials but stirring a muted response from pretty much everyone else.

Herro scores 25, Heat take Game 1 over 76ers 106-92

Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the Miami Heat topped the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 on Monday night in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Mets manager Showalter suspended 1 game for reliever's pitch

Mets manager Buck Showalter was suspended for Monday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball determined New York reliever Yoan Lรณpez intentionally threw at Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber the previous night. Michael Hill, baseball's Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations, announced the discipline about 20 minutes before the first pitch of New York's game against World Series champion Atlanta at Citi Field โ€” the initial meeting this season between the NL East rivals.

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A former Philadelphia police officer is charged with murder in a 12-year-old's death

Former officer Edsaul Mendoza is charged with first-degree murder and other charges.

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Ex-Philadelphia officer charged with murder in killing of 12-year-old

Edsaul Mendoza, a Philadelphia police officer at the time, fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas โ€œT.J.โ€ Siderio in March, the district attorney said, when the boy โ€œwas essentially facedown on the sidewalk.โ€

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Fired Philadelphia officer Edsaul Mendoza charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio

Prosecutors said 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.

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Fired Philadelphia officer Edsaul Mendoza charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio

Prosecutors said 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot.

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A Ukrainian dance troupe in the U.S. fights disinformation, one high kick at a time

The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, which turns 50 this year, hopes to counter Russian aggression by teaching U.S. audiences about Ukrainian history and culture.

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Exxon profits surge despite $3.4B hit from Russian exit

Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in profits during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily.

Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace Wheeler

Zack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 victory.

In Vogue: How the House of Lepore Is Bringing Ballroom to Central Texas

Ballroomโ€”competitive drag showsโ€”dates back to drag balls and masquerades in 1860s Harlem. Now it's making headway in Texas.

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Suns, 76ers, Mavericks all have chance for Game 6 closeouts

The Philadelphia 76ers were up 3-0 in their series against the Toronto Raptors just a few days ago.

A nasty I of the storm: Ida is 12th I hurricane name retired

Meteorologists are retiring the name Ida from the list of Atlantic hurricane names.

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At least a dozen U.S. universities reinstate mask mandates as Covid cases rise

Universities are responding to rising Covid cases by reinstating mask mandates, even as most of the country loosens public health restrictions.

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Kentucky Derby: Here are the answers to all your biggest questions

Courier Journal reporter Kirby Adams talks with Churchill Downs publicity manager Kevin Kerstein to find the answers to all your biggest Derby questions.

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4 killed, including 3 children, in Philadelphia house fire

Twenty-one people have died in fires in the city since January.

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4 killed, including 3 children, in Philadelphia house fire

Twenty-one people have died in fires in the city since January.

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Family remember 3-year-old who died after being used as 'human shield' as 'strong happy' kid

3-year-old Yaseem Jenkins died this week after his father, Nafes Monroe, allegedly used him as a "human shield" during a 2019 shooting in Philadelphia.

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Simmons hopeful of Nets debut, perhaps in Game 4 vs Boston

Ben Simmons hopes to play for the Brooklyn Nets during their first-round series against Boston, though he said he probably wonโ€™t be ready for Game 3 on Saturday.

Philadelphia to end mask mandate days after reinstating it

The mask mandate went into effect in Philadelphia on Monday.

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Philadelphia to end mask mandate days after reinstating it

The mask mandate went into effect in Philadelphia on Monday.

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Philadelphia to end mask mandate, days after reinstating it

Philadelphia health officials say they're ending the city's indoor mask mandate, abruptly reversing course just days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

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Airlines want to bring back passengers banned over masks

Remember all those thousands of passengers that airlines banned for not wearing face masks.

Philadelphia keeps indoor mask mandate in place despite Florida judge ruling against CDC

The number of people hospitalized with Covid in Philadelphia almost doubled last week, from 46 people on April 11 to 82 people on Monday.

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New York Pledges To Stay Open, While Other States Remain Cautious

Cases are up slightly nationally, but they appear to be less severe, with deaths and hospitalizations still dropping.

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Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate

Several businesses and residents have filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn Philadelphiaโ€™s renewed indoor mask mandate scheduled to be enforced beginning Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.

Nimmo, Canha on IL after Mets coach tests positive

Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha have been placed on the injured list after a New York coach tested positive for COVID-19.

Scherzer cruises, Alonso drives in 5 as Mets beat Phillies

Pete Alonso drove in five runs to help the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-6 in the finale of their three-game series.

Daywatch: Could mask mandate return in Chicago? | Ex-aldermanโ€™s unprecedented deal with feds has gone public | Jeff Tweedy on โ€˜Yankee Hotel Foxtrotโ€™ turning 20

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Philly's mask mandate is back, but it's got little to do with COVID

The time for performative disease prevention is over

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Megill delivers again, leads Nimmo, Mets past Phillies 2-0

Tylor Megill delivered his second straight scoreless start for the Mets, Brandon Nimmo homered and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.

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BA.2 now more than 90% of new COVID-19 cases in the Northeast, CDC estimates

As prevalence of the Omicron subvariant nears 90% nationwide, officials around the world are already tracking the rise of dozens of new potential variants.

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Philadelphia To Restore Indoor Mask Mandate As COVID Cases Rise

Health inspectors will begin enforcing the mask mandate at city businesses April 18.

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Prosecutors say a smuggling ring moved nearly 300 guns from Atlanta to Philadelphia

Over six months, the Atlanta-based group bought hundreds of firearms from local retailers only to resell them to Philadelphia-based brokers. Now the weapons are showing up at crime scenes.

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Philadelphia to reinstate its mask mandate after a rise in COVID cases

The city will require masks in schools, businesses, government buildings and restaurants starting April 18.

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Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate

Philadelphia will again require masks indoors at businesses and schools. The Health Department is still holding a briefing about the news.

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Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise

Philadelphia has become the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.

What polls say on 'Don't Say Gayโ€™ and transgender athletes

What polls say on Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gayโ€™ law, transgender athletes and other issues.

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Who Will Remember the Mississippi Murders?

The 1964 killing of three civil-rights workers in Neshoba County changed America. But today, if you want to know what happened here, you need to know who to ask.

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US pulls GSK's COVID drug as omicron sibling dominates cases

U.S. regulators say GlaxoSmithKlineโ€™s COVID-19 antibody drug should no longer be used because it is likely ineffective against the latest version of the virus that accounts for most cases.

Ouch! Bracket-busting Saint Peter's run ends in Elite Eight

Saint Peter's saw its fantastic run in the NCAA Tournament end with a 69-49 loss to North Carolina in the East Region final.

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