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Faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ against Temple University’s board of trustees chair and provost
81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.
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‘Everybody really stepped up’: ACCT Philly places 150+ dogs in new homes over the weekend
A recent surge of canine flu has presented a unique challenge for many animal rescues, but ACCT Philly says the crunch to get animals into stable homes is “urgent every day.”
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Did Ed Sheeran hit pilfer Marvin Gaye classic? Trial to tell
The heirs of Gaye's co-writer of the 1973 soul classic, Ed Townsend, are suing Sheeran in a trial that started in Manhattan federal court Monday.
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1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101
The University of Pittsburgh, where Douglas starred on both the football and track teams before later serving in various roles for his alma mater, said Douglas died Saturday.
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U.S. facilitating land evacuation of private citizens in Sudan
U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan on Sunday.
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‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera charged with punching brother
Margera is charged with simple assault, harassment, and four counts of terroristic threats. Margera then fled on foot, according to court documents.
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Eagles’ Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality
Wearing a green suit and matching tie, Hurts spoke on Monday for the first time since agreeing with the Eagles last week on a five-year, $255 million deal.
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Comedian Richard Lewis reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
Comedian Richard Lewis is retiring from stand-up following four surgeries and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
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Don Lemon, longtime CNN host, out at cable news network
CNN host Don Lemon is out at the cable news network just two months after apologizing to viewers for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.
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Tucker Carlson out at FOX News
The network announced it has agreed to part ways with the prime-time host less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network’s 2020 election reporting.
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Massive fire at warehouse in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia placed under control
Some 140 firefighters battled the four-alarm blaze before it was placed under control around 11:20 a.m.
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Henry Elementary school in Philadelphia to close due to asbestos; 5th one to close due to hazards
The school will be closed on Monday and will then shift to virtual learning for at least through May 5.
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Georgetown invests in new housing developments as coastal workers look for rentals further inland
Georgetown is looking to curb the affordable housing crisis in coastal areas by offering assistance to young professionals.
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Songs for a bookworm in drag: Musical on wheels to visit Free Library branches
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret partnered with the Free Library to develop a children's show about a worm living inside a banned book.
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Listen 1:29Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round
It’s now three straight years the All-Star center has missed at least one game for the Philadelphia 76ers at the most important time of the year.
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