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File photo: Election worker Monica Ging processes a ballot for Pennsylvania's primaries this month at the Chester County Voter Services office in West Chester, Pa. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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Philadelphia sues state to reduce youth justice overcrowding

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People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Courts & Law

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A man gestures as people attend a protest against the Iranian regime, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, following the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the Islamic republic's notorious ''morality police.'' (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Politics & Policy

Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in Europe, U.S.

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File photo: The United States' team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match between against Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a new poll finds Americans are split on how much progress has come from the landmark women's rights law. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Arts & Entertainment

U.S. to face Vietnam, Netherlands at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella is flanked by newly appointed Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni during the swearing in ceremony at Quirinal presidential palace in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, as Italy's first far-right-led government since the end of World War II takes office. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Politics & Policy

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italian premier

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber watches his home run during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1

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