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New Jersey professor participates in NASA mission of analyzing asteroid sample
Dr. Harold Connolly Jr. of Rowan University is a mission sample scientist for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return.
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Listen 1:18Bisexuality as a ‘superpower’: Delaware advocates share stories, challenges, and triumphs
"Having the ability to love so many different people is such a blessing," said Kariselle Snow.
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‘Organizing works’: Young Philly activists are excited about American Climate Corps
In its first year, the new corps could put 20,000 young people to work in areas such as forestry and clean energy. “We did it,” a Philly activist said.
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Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
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Rutgers president could face ‘no confidence’ vote on Friday
The University Senate — which represents faculty, students and alumni — drafted a resolution saying they have lost confidence in his leadership.
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Listen 1:01Escaped Missouri inmate on the run since June captured in Chester County, Pa.
An "armed and dangerous" inmate who escaped a jail in Barry County, Missouri earlier this summer was arrested on Thursday in Avondale, Pennsylvania.
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Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say
The National Hurricane Center announced the emergence of “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning.
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Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns
On Thursday, Bilal said her office submitted a 159-page response regarding the guns on June 8 that included details of her office’s investigation.
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Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Gov. Shapiro said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI, and developing training programs for state employees.
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Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.
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Mayor of Newark, Del. announces his resignation in October
Mayor Stu Markham's last day in office is expected to be on October 18.
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Republican David McCormick launches 2nd Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey
The Pa. candidates will share a ticket with candidates for president next year in a state that is critical to whether Dems can maintain control of the White House and Senate.
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JoAnne Epps ‘wore her heart on her sleeve’: Kenyatta Johnson on her life and legacy
Epps, 72, died this week after suddenly falling ill at a campus event.
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Listen 4:35Rupert Murdoch, the creator of Fox News, is stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
He will become chairman emeritus of both corporations, the company announced on Thursday. His son, Lachlan, will control both companies.
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Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
Plans are now in the works to build apartments above a new ground floor of the Melrose.
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