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A shopkeeper watches a news channel airing news regarding people trapped in a cable car, at his shop in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. A cable car carrying six children and two adults dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above the ground in a remote part of Pakistan after it broke on Tuesday, trapping the occupants for hours before rescuers arrived in helicopters to try to free them.
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Rescuers save 8 people trapped in cable car dangling above canyon in Pakistan

The six children and two adults became trapped when a cable snapped while they were crossing a river canyon.

2 years ago

An electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S.
NPR
Health

Pfizer’s RSV vaccine to protect babies gets greenlight from FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for expectant mothers to shield their babies from RSV.

2 years ago

Bryce Harper looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals
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Kids Again: MLB makes strides in attracting younger fans, ticket buyers in growing the game

MLB says ticket-buyers are younger, more teens are watching the game and social media accounts, such as Jomboy Media, looking for snappy highlight breakdowns.

2 years ago

Rory Ehrlich being interviewed
Community
6abc

West Pottsgrove Township 6-year-old ‘Cheddar Whiz’ named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion

Rory Ehrlich says life has been pretty exciting since he entered the contest and became mullet-famous in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

The Philadelphia Phanatic, official mascot of the city’s MLB team, joined Media Borough residents and officials at Media Borough Hall as they cheered for their 12U baseball team that will complete in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., on Aug. 16, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

A Little League team from ‘Everybody’s Hometown’ goes to the World Series

Delaware County Council and Visit Delco gave a festive sendoff to the Media Little League team’s parents and supporters traveling to the first world series game.

2 years ago

A baseball is visible on the grass
Community
6abc

Delaware County team advances to Little League World Series with walk-off two-run homer

The Delaware County, Pennsylvania squad defeated Washington, D.C. in the Mid-Atlantic Regional championship Friday.

2 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
Courts & Law

Archdiocese of Philadelphia settles child sex abuse case against a deceased priest for $3.5 million

The lawsuit said the church knew of similar reports about the priest dating back to the 1970s.

2 years ago

Jackson and his barber, Ree.
NPR
Community

A boy on the autism spectrum struggled with a haircut. His barber saved the day

Getting haircuts was one of Jackson's biggest fears. But one barber's patience and creativity made the ordeal something he now looks forward to.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Media Theatre in Delaware County showcases winning little league game for community

Win or lose, the town of Media is excited to see their team on the big screen.

2 years ago

Doctor using a stethoscope on an infant.
Health

Babies should get recently approved drug for RSV, CDC says

An infection with RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening for the very young and the elderly.

2 years ago

Kids play at a pool.
NPR
Weather

How can kids stay safe if they play outside in extreme heat?

Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can still play safely — if grownups follow a few guidelines.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

2-year-old girl dies after being shot by teen inside Philadelphia home

Police say the toddler was home with seven other family members at the time of the shooting.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Police end search for missing 9-month-old swept away in Bucks County flooding

Officials say the infant has been missing since July 15 when flood waters in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County swept his family's car away.

2 years ago

A slide and other structures in the plaground are visible, along with a few children playing, their caregiver, and a U.S. flag waving in the background.
Community

Kids flood in to play as Rose Tree Park’s playground finally opens to the public

Rose Tree Park Playground’s features include ADA-compliant ramps, a bird’s nest swing, and a carousel flush with the ground.

2 years ago

Baby in the hospital
NPR
Health

FDA approves a new antibody drug to prevent RSV in babies

This fall, for the first time many babies in the U.S. will be able to get a shot to fend off RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious lung disease in infants and young

2 years ago

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