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Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry, family
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
Johan Rojas hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and clinched a National League wild-card berth.
Princeton High School's soccer team honors alumni Evan Gershkovich
Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges in Russia and has been in custody for the last six months.
Attempted murder inmate escaped from NJDOC while working in Mt. Laurel Twp.
Berbon has been in custody for attempted murder since 2005 and was scheduled for release Feb. 12, 2024.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
Charges refiled against ex-Philadelphia cop hours after judge tosses out case
A judge threw out the case against ex-Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry on Tuesday.
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Roxborough High School to mark 1 year since death of Nicolas Elizalde
Nicolas Elizalde was killed while leaving a football scrimmage near the school and the suspected shooter is still at large, Howard Monroe reports.
Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia
Police called the looters "criminal opportunists" who damaged property after charges were dropped against an officer who shot a man, Ross DiMattei reports.
Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice
Protesters took over the streets outside of City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry.
Eddie Irizarry case: Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
Stores looted in Center City Philadelphia on Tuesday night
CBS Philadelphia was on the scene where they saw a large roving group looting several stores throughout Center City in Philadelphia.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thanks fans on social media after suffering stroke
Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel thanked fans on social media for their support after he suffered a stroke over the weekend.
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Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
Johan Rojas hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and clinched a National League wild-card berth.
Eagles make history with unique final score in win over Tampa Bay
The Philadelphia Eagles' win on Monday was the first 25-11 final score in NFL history, a phenomenon known as "scorigami."
St. Joe's Prep alums Zaccheaus, Swift make mark in Eagles' win over Bucs
Olamide Zaccheaus caught his first TD and D'Andre Swift ran for 130 yards in the Eagles' win in Tampa Monday night.
Eagles-Buccaneers Week 3: Birds stay undefeated
No matter the metric, the Eagles were dominant on the road against the Buccaneers to move to 3-0 in the young NFL season.
Taylor Swift doubles "boyfriend" Travis Kelce's screen time in Sunday NFL broadcast
During coverage of Sunday's Bears-Chiefs game, Fox made Taylor Swift the star of the broadcast even as rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and former 2-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes were out on the field.
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Cold case solved: Arrest made in decade-old murder of Gloucester Township woman
Just eight days after a recent CBS Mysteries report profiled Reiff's case, an arrest has finally been made.
Investigators confident murder of Gloucester Township mother Carol Reiff will have resolution
It's been nearly 10 years since Carol Reiff, a beloved mother and friend from Gloucester Township, was found murdered in a wooded area not far from Route 42.
Mysteries: Mother of 18-year-old killed in West Oak Lane remembers son as "gentle giant"
In 2021, 18-year-old Shaquille Barbour was shot and killed while he rode his bike home from a corner store in Philadelphia.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart defects
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
Camden woman working to help young people after losing husband to gun violence
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teenagers by combining creativity and culture
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
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Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 27: Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer
Kapadia joined Pat to preview Eagles training camp and the 2023 season after the Birds made a run to the Super Bowl last season.
Gallen of Questions Podcast, Ep. 24: Jake Fischer, Jonathan Tannenwald
Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer joined Pat on the latest Gallen of Questions Podcast to talk about the Sixers, Union and more.
Pat Gallen and Don Bell talk Sixers hiring Nick Nurse
The Sixers hired Nurse to replace Doc Rivers. Pat Gallen and Don Bell broke down the move.
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Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
North Korea says it will expel U.S. soldier who ran across border
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry, family
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
Johan Rojas hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and clinched a National League wild-card berth.
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Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry, family
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
Charges refiled against ex-Philadelphia cop hours after judge tosses out case
A judge threw out the case against ex-Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry on Tuesday.
Former basketball coach, trainer arrested for sexual abuse of 3 minors
Zachary Ray was arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three children while he worked as their basketball coach and trainer. He faces similar charges in Philadelphia.
Meet Winnie, the drug-sniffing K-9 sponsored by Eagles' Jason Kelce
Eagles center Jason Kelce and local car dealer Steve Videon helped sponsor Haverford Township's newest K-9 officer.
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Princeton High School's soccer team honors alumni Evan Gershkovich
Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges in Russia and has been in custody for the last six months.
One of South Jersey's largest school districts to have full-time police presence in all schools
A full-time police officer will now be stationed inside every school in Washington Township to help keep the campuses secure and to help build better relationships with students.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
NEXT Weather: Light rain falling, flooding risks on coasts
Tuesday is another dreary day with even more moisture and some flooding risks along the coasts.
Thief maced steak house employee, tied her up, ransacked register in brazen robbery: police
Police said this crime is eerily similar to one that happened last Tuesday at a nearby strip mall in Medford, where a man in a mask sprayed a man with bear mace and stole his wallet and phone.
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Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
NEXT Weather: Light rain falling, flooding risks on coasts
Tuesday is another dreary day with even more moisture and some flooding risks along the coasts.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
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Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
Johan Rojas hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and clinched a National League wild-card berth.
Eagles make history with unique final score in win over Tampa Bay
The Philadelphia Eagles' win on Monday was the first 25-11 final score in NFL history, a phenomenon known as "scorigami."
St. Joe's Prep alums Zaccheaus, Swift make mark in Eagles' win over Bucs
Olamide Zaccheaus caught his first TD and D'Andre Swift ran for 130 yards in the Eagles' win in Tampa Monday night.
Eagles-Buccaneers Week 3: Birds stay undefeated
No matter the metric, the Eagles were dominant on the road against the Buccaneers to move to 3-0 in the young NFL season.
Taylor Swift doubles "boyfriend" Travis Kelce's screen time in Sunday NFL broadcast
During coverage of Sunday's Bears-Chiefs game, Fox made Taylor Swift the star of the broadcast even as rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and former 2-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes were out on the field.
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New docuseries takes closer look at 2018 fatal stabbing in Rittenhouse Square
Paramount+ docuseries "72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square" unravels the mystery of what really transpired in July 2018, when Michael White fatally stabbed successful real estate developer Sean Schellenger.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum, who played Ducky on "NCIS" decades after he became a teen heartthrob, died Monday of natural causes.
Taylor Swift doubles "boyfriend" Travis Kelce's screen time in Sunday NFL broadcast
During coverage of Sunday's Bears-Chiefs game, Fox made Taylor Swift the star of the broadcast even as rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce and former 2-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes were out on the field.
Monday night's $785M Powerball jackpot is 9th largest lottery prize. Odds of winning are miserable
The ninth-largest lottery jackpot will be on the line when numbers are drawn for a $785 million Powerball prize.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
Focusing on the Future
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Roxborough High School to mark 1 year since death of Nicolas Elizalde
Nicolas Elizalde was killed while leaving a football scrimmage near the school and the suspected shooter is still at large, Howard Monroe reports.
Stores looted in Center City, North Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia
Police called the looters "criminal opportunists" who damaged property after charges were dropped against an officer who shot a man, Ross DiMattei reports.
Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice
Protesters took over the streets outside of City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry.
Eddie Irizarry case: Protesters rally around City Hall demanding justice
Protesters took over the streets outside of Philadelphia's City Hall Tuesday evening demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry hours after all charges were dropped against the ex-officer who shot him.
Stores looted in Center City Philadelphia on Tuesday night
CBS Philadelphia was on the scene where they saw a large roving group looting several stores throughout Center City in Philadelphia.