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NASA astronaut Tom Stafford, famed for U.S.-Soviet orbital handshake, has died at 93
Stafford also served as commander of Apollo 10 - the dress rehearsal before NASA's first landing on the moon in 1969.
14 hours ago
Let the madness begin: 3 things to watch at the NCAA basketball tournaments
With NCAA brackets formed, the college basketball tournaments dubbed March Madness because of its drama begin this week.
14 hours ago
How concerned should Phillies fans be about Harper’s back soreness?
Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he isn’t concerned about slugger Bryce Harper’s back stiffness causing him to miss games, but should fans be worried?
14 hours ago
Small child found dead inside duffel bag in Mantua section of Philadelphia
The child is believed to be between 2 and 4 years old.
16 hours ago
WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Berwyn and West Chester
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued endeavor to strengthen our ties with the communities we cover.
17 hours ago
Residents of a gated community in Delaware say they’re worried they could lose their beloved waterfall, and a piece of history, if a dam is removed to protect fish species.
22 hours ago
Listen 4:41Amid growing demand, a new bilingual child care center is opening in New Castle
With the Latino population on the rise, more families are seeking support for first-generation Spanish-speaking children.
22 hours ago
Listen 1:50Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.
23 hours ago
Why Ireland is one of the most pro-Palestinian nations in the world
Many Irish people say British occupation, as well as their own sectarian conflict and 19th century famine, gives them empathy with the Palestinian struggle.
1 day ago
Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here’s what to watch for on Selection Sunday
Can the Iowa sensation finally win a ring? Will UConn repeat? Who could be this year's Cinderella?
2 days ago
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are ‘happy with the progress’ following surgery
Nurse said he was “pretty confident” that Embiid will return before the playoffs.
2 days ago
Maxey shakes off bloody nose from flagrant foul, leads 76ers over Hornets, 109-98
Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 22 and the Sixers withstood a fourth-quarter charge to beat Charlotte.
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