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U.S. experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond
Key questions include how often the vaccines should be updated against new viral strains and who should get them.
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No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant.
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Pennsylvania State Police settle profiling, immigration suit
The settlement pays a total of $865,000 to 10 plaintiffs, with a portion going to the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania.
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U.S. hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following
Making it personal, the U.S. sanctions singled out Putin's family, targeting his two adult daughters in addition to blocking two key Russian banks.
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Ukrainians pore over grisly aftermath of atrocities
In ruined towns around Ukraine’s capital that Russian troops recently left, investigators collected evidence documenting what appeared to be widespread killings of civilians.
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Scream and shout: Philly benefit album features Ukrainian hardcore bands
Band Together features a mix of U.S. and Ukrainian punk to raise money for humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine.
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Listen 3:21The measure’s sponsor has split the bill into two parts. The simple majority needed to legalize possession of less than an ounce seems to be on board.
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Comcast and federal programs provide low-cost or free internet to families with low income
Comcast is increasing the internet speed available through its existing affordable program. Tying it to a new federal program can mean free internet for eligible households.
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At Masters, some come to see golfers, others to see gnomes
The Masters has gone gnome-mad. Yes. Gnomes.
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Temple names Diane Richardson as new women’s hoops coach
Richardson went 80-66 at Towson and led the team to a school-record 24 wins and a berth in the NIT. She also led Towson to the NCAA Tournament in 2019.
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Pa. court blocks Gov. Wolf’s carbon emissions plan
Commonwealth Court, in a one-line unsigned order, said Tuesday it won't allow the official publication of the regulation “pending further order.”
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‘I never provided false testimony’: Prosecutors spar with witness during Johnson bribery trial
Eve Lewis provided testimony on Tuesday that was different from what she told a grand jury in 2019.
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Bobby Rydell, singer and Philly native known for ‘Wildwood Days’ dies at 79
The 1950s teen idol was known for his hits 'Wildwood Days,' 'Volare,' 'Swinging School,' among many others.
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Ivanka Trump testifies before House Jan. 6 panel
Bennie Thompson said that she had been answering investigators’ questions on a video teleconference since the morning and was not “chatty” but had been helpful to the probe.
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Hygiene van expands its mission to offer telehealth services in Philadelphia
The hygiene van run by Broad Street Ministry, launched last September, now offers telehealth services for those in need.
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