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2 killed, at least 17 others injured in Japan mass stabbing
At least two victims are dead, including an 11-year-old girl, and about 17 others were injured in a mass stabbing attack near Tokyo, Tuesday morning.
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Girls hockey in Philly may get boost from Howe Foundation
Snider Hockey officials want to get to a point that boys and girls are split 50-50 and a is teaming up with the Howe Foundation to take another stride toward that goal.
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A bike helmet that’s stylish, portable? Idea began with a crash in North Philly
A startup says many bikers don’t wear helmets because they don’t like the style or the inconvenience.
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A U.S. Army tweet asking ‘How has serving impacted you?’ got an agonizing response
Among the thousands of responses: harrowing tales of trauma, depression and sexual assault.
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Memorial Day traditions big and small celebrated across the Philly region
South Jersey residents turned out, as they have for years, to honor those who have served.
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Puerto Rico’s Medal of Honor recipients honored at Valley Forge rededication
The names of Puerto Rico’s 9 Medal of Honor recipients are now etched into a seven-foot granite obelisk in Chester Co., steps away from Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes
From the Civil War to Beirut, where to remember those who’ve served.
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Decades after ‘Silent Spring,’ peregrine falcons thrive on Harrisburg’s Rachel Carson Building
The predatory falcons, once completely wiped out in Pennsylvania, have settled on the 15th floor ledge of a building that’s home to the Department of Environmental Protection.
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As number of American Legion posts dwindle across Pa., top brass seeking new members
With fewer veterans to draw from and so many societal changes, top brass at American Legion posts across the U.S. and Pennsylvania look for ways to preserve tradition.
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Listen 3:52Why the ‘curse of Billy Penn’ still looms large for many Philadelphians
Where did the "curse" come from and why was it so emblematic of Philadelphia — its traditions, culture, and insecurities?
Air Date: May 27, 2019
Listen 14:20Why suburban moms are delivering your groceries
Women — often in their 40s and 50s — now make up more than half the contractors working for major food delivery apps.
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Thousands in Hong Kong commemorate 1989 Tiananmen protests
More than 2,000 people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday to mark 30 years since a pro-democracy protest in Beijing's Tiananmen Square ended in bloodshed.
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In Mexico, new groups offer aid to a young generation of deported ‘DREAMers’
In response to the number of returnees, the Mexican government launched a program called Somos Mexicanos aimed at helping returning migrants integrate into Mexican society.
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Magnitude 8 earthquake strikes in Peru
The quake struck at 2:41 a.m. and was centered in a vast nature preserve 57 miles east of the small town of Yurimaguas. Helping limit damage was the earthquake's depth.
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Wawa threatening to disrupt 7-Eleven’s convenience store dominance in Philly
The brand with the most convenience stores in the city is 7-Eleven. It’s been the Philly market leader for over a decade — but Wawa is closing in.
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