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Harvard says it’s removed human skin from binding of 19th century book
The school says the text was given to a physician who, without consent, bound it with the skin of a deceased female patient in a hospital where he worked.
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In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
The deadly collapse of the historic bridge has shaken the city and challenged its cultural identity as a port city dating back to before the U.S. declared its independence.
2 years ago
UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City saw contenders emerge and a legend return
Philly-based Uzbekistan fighter Nursulton Ruziboev won via first-round knockout. Former champ Chris Weidman also got a victory.
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Listen 1:30Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
Engineers in Maryland are working on the daunting task of removing the remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River.
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Trans Day of Visibility began 15 years ago. The founder is still moved by its success
Rachel Crandall-Crocker wanted a reason to feel joy with other members of the trans community. The idea became an international celebration that falls on March 31 every year.
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Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass
The Vatican said some 30,000 people attended the Mass, with more packing the Via della Conciliazione boulevard leading to the piazza.
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Dozens arrested after protest blocks Interstate 676, police say
Officials said about 350 members of the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” had rushed onto the highway on Saturday, disrupting traffic.
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Public demonstration partially shuts down I-676 westbound in Center City
Video from the scene shows a crowd of people on the roadway with signs.
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Millions of customers’ data found on dark web in latest AT&T data breach
The provider says it has reset the passcodes of the current account holders whose data was compromised as it investigates the leak.
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Hundreds of Muslims gather outside City Hall to pray for peace in Gaza and Philly
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations — or CAIR — and a coalition of local mosques and other organizations sponsored the Friday prayers.
2 years ago
Listen 1:23Gazdag, Carranza help Union cool off Minnesota United 2-0
Andre Blake finished with four saves to earn the clean sheet for the Union
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From longshoremen to charter boats, Baltimore’s port closure means lost work
The Port of Baltimore, normally one of the country's busiest, is in limbo due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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‘We got workers in the water’: Audio reveals new details of Baltimore bridge rescue
Radio calls exchanged between first responders when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed show a coordinated response.
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Police: 2 officers are hospitalized after crash in Fairmount Park
Officials say a police cruiser and another vehicle collided.
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Phillies lose 9-3 in opening day matchup with Braves
The Phillies got off to a strong start with ace Zack Wheeler, but the Braves won after a seven-run eighth inning.
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