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Russian media: Arrest of WNBA star Griner extended to May 19
Russia's Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.
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Pa. health care leaders and advocates urge Congress to approve more COVID funding
The White House has warned it will run out of money to cover COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines unless Congress approves additional spending.
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Philly Jewish Federation delegation heads to Poland with supplies for Ukrainian refugees
“People fled out with what they could carry, and our ability to assist them at this very desperate time is vital,” said Michael Balaban.
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Veterans Affairs recommends closing Philadelphia and Coatesville hospitals
The two Pennsylvania hospitals would be among 35 shake-ups nationwide, according to the Veterans Affairs secretary’s Asset and Infrastructure Review report.
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Oz vows to renounce Turkish citizenship if elected senator
Until Wednesday, Oz said he’d keep his dual citizenship so he has legal power in Turkey to make health care decisions for his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother.
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Rescuers search for survivors in smashed Mariupol theater
A photo released by Mariupol's city council showed an entire section of the large, 3-story theater had collapsed after the strike Wednesday evening.
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Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people
The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.
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Cultural carnivals, Aretha tribute, Philly Home Show, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
An Aretha tribute, Kanaval, and Rennie Harris’ “Lifted” are among the weekend events in New Jersey, Philly, and Delaware.
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Listen 5:39Penns Grove hopes to turn vacants into value by auctioning borough-owned properties
The small borough in Salem County, N.J. hopes properties sold at auction will be added back to the tax rolls while generating some money to plan future projects.
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Meet the finalists: What Philly’s 3 superintendent hopefuls said during their job interviews
All three candidates for Philly’s top schools job visited the city this week for their public vetting. A final decision is just around the corner.
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Listen 5:11Ask Governor Murphy: Submit your question
WHYY, WBGO, and WNYC present “Ask Governor Murphy” — a live, monthly call-in show during which Gov. Murphy answers your most pressing questions.
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Captain 1,000: Flyers salute Giroux in potential final days
Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux is set on Thursday to play his 1,000th career game.
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Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal
The ruling Wednesday comes after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett last week to immediately begin serving 150 days in jail for his conviction.
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Brush fires send smoke billowing over National Park, New Jersey and Christiana, Delaware
Chopper 6 was over both fire scenes on Wednesday afternoon.
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Philly leaders say reason for Lamb endorsement is simple: ‘He campaigned’
City party members heard speeches from all three primary candidates. Lamb won the vote ‘overwhelmingly,’ Democratic leader Bob Brady said.
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