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Lawmakers push for congressional award for Henrietta Lacks

Henrietta Lacks is known around the world for her remarkable contributions to medicine. Now, some lawmakers are suggesting a more concrete reward. Stephanie Stahl reports.

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SS United States set to reach final resting place in November

SS United States set to reach final resting place in November

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring heavy rain to Philadelphia region Sunday

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring heavy rain to Philadelphia region Sunday

Philadelphia police officer killed, another wounded in West Philly shooting

Philadelphia police officer killed, another wounded in West Philly shooting

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction along Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction along Gulf Coast

9 people, including gunman and two children, killed in Erie, Pennsylvania, shooting

9 people, including gunman and two children, killed in Erie, Pennsylvania, shooting

Residents react to Philadelphia shooting that left officer dead: "This is not who we are"

Residents react to Philadelphia shooting that left officer dead: "This is not who we are"

Tracking remnants of Hurricane Isaias that will bring rain to Philadelphia region

Tracking remnants of Hurricane Isaias that will bring rain to Philadelphia region

Suspect charged with killing Philadelphia police officer, wounding another in West Philly shooting

Suspect charged with killing Philadelphia police officer, wounding another in West Philly shooting

How remnants of Isaias will affect Philadelphia area on Sunday | NEXT Weather

How remnants of Isaias will affect Philadelphia area on Sunday | NEXT Weather

9 dead, including 2 children, in shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania

9 dead, including 2 children, in shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia police honor officer Shane Seiber, who was killed in shooting, with procession

Philadelphia police honor officer Shane Seiber, who was killed in shooting, with procession

Philadelphia Mayor Parker, Police Commissioner Bethel share details about officer killed in shooting

Philadelphia Mayor Parker, Police Commissioner Bethel share details about officer killed in shooting

When will remnants of Isaias reach Philadelphia? | NEXT Weather

When will remnants of Isaias reach Philadelphia? | NEXT Weather

2 officers shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, rushed into surgery

2 officers shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, rushed into surgery

Cherry Hill East beats West and more highlights from Week 5 of Friday Football Frenzy

Cherry Hill East beats West and more highlights from Week 5 of Friday Football Frenzy

Pretty good Saturday for Philadelphia before Isaias impacts Sunday | NEXT Weather

Pretty good Saturday for Philadelphia before Isaias impacts Sunday | NEXT Weather

3 people injured in Swedesboro fire

3 people injured in Swedesboro fire

Northeast Philadelphia residents want city to take action against longstanding rat problem

Northeast Philadelphia residents want city to take action against longstanding rat problem

Starbucks is exploring possible Chipotle takeover, report says

Starbucks is exploring possible Chipotle takeover, report says

1 rescued, hospitalized after house fire in Swedesboro, New Jersey, officials say

1 rescued, hospitalized after house fire in Swedesboro, New Jersey, officials say

Clouds increase Friday night in Philadelphia region, tracking Isaias

Clouds increase Friday night in Philadelphia region, tracking Isaias

Police increase presence near Delaware school after deadly crash

Police increase presence near Delaware school after deadly crash

William Penn Inn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, temporarily closed after fire

William Penn Inn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, temporarily closed after fire

How this Eagles fan is turning his viral moment into a positive

How this Eagles fan is turning his viral moment into a positive

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