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Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits
Under the plan, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis.
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Facing GOP backlash, McCarthy labors to shore up votes for debt deal in time to prevent US default
The Republican speaker urged GOP skeptics Tuesday to look at “the victories” in the package he negotiated with President Joe Biden.
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Wildfire that burned 158 acres in Gloucester County now 100% contained
The fire is burning in a wooded area spanning both Franklin and Monroe townships.
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Prosecutor: Gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre harbored ‘malice and hate’ for Jews
The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
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Biden attends Delaware Mass to mark 8 years since son Beau’s death from brain cancer
Beau Biden also served in Delaware’s Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq, where the president says he was exposed to toxic gases from burn pits.
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‘Nice splash of color’: Hibernia County Park in Chester County gets 5-acre wildflower, grass meadow
Park officials have planted the seeds for the meadow, which will grow colorful wildflowers and seasonal grass.
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Cherelle Parker has been more supportive of law enforcement than other Democratic candidates, including considering controversial practices such as stop and frisk.
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The six-week Léemelo program has seen success in a school where the majority of students speak Spanish.
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Philadelphia 76ers hire coach Nick Nurse weeks after he was fired by Toronto Raptors
Philadelphia 76ers hire coach Nick Nurse weeks after he was fired by Toronto Raptors.
3 years ago
Hundreds of off-road vehicles hit Philly streets this Memorial Day weekend, despite ban
About 500 people riding illegal vehicles hit North Philly Sunday, again showing that police enforcement hasn’t discouraged motorists.
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Takeaways on debt ceiling: McCarthy’s balancing act, Biden’s choice and the challenges ahead
The agreement is a two-year budget deal that would essentially hold spending flat for 2024, while boosting it for defense and veterans, and capping increases at 1% for 2025.
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Shooting erupts outside Subaru Park in Chester hours after Union II game; 9 injured
Investigators focused on the area around parking lot A near Delaware Avenue and Norris Street.
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Tragedy strikes Jersey shore after 15-year-old drowns at beach
Authorities stated that no lifeguards were on duty at the time the teen drowned.
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Roughly 500 dirt bikes, ATVs, motorcycles flood streets of Philly, drive into Montgomery County
Police began monitoring the large group around 4:30 p.m., officials say.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery lays wreaths to honor veterans ahead of Memorial Day
More than 5,000 veterans are buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Wreaths were laid at the graves of previously unmarked veterans Sunday.
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