Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies months after capture
When Matteo Messina Denaro died, "he took with him his secrets" about Cosa Nostra, state radio said.
Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
5 Americans back in U.S. after prisoner swap with Iran
The prisoner swap included the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians facing charges in the U.S.
Lee makes landfall with near-hurricane strength in Canada
Lee made landfall in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia as a post-tropical cyclone, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Meteorologists on Hurricane Lee's projected path and timeline
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Mexican drug cartels get Americans to smuggle weapons across border
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
What is USB-C, the charging socket replacing Apple's Lightning cable?
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting USB-C, a more widely used connection standard.
Hurricane Lee, a Category 1, could pose threat to New England
Lee had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane last week before weakening, but could still bring dangerous conditions.
Researcher shows purported "non-human" beings at UFO hearing
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
Kim Jong Un vows "unconditional support" for Russia as he meets Putin
Putin said Russia could help North Korea build and launch satellites and Kim backed Moscow's "anti-imperialist" efforts as both countries lock horns with the U.S.
U.S. caver rescued in Turkey says it's "amazing to be above ground"
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
American explorer could be rescued from cave "tonight"
Mark Dickey got stuck deep in a cave when he became seriously ill during a descent in southern Turkey.
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Phillies to play Atlanta Braves in NLDS after sweeping Miami Marlins in Wild Card Series
With the sweep of the Marlins, the Phillies will play the Atlanta Braves for the second straight season in the National League Division Series.
Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday's $1.2 billion jackpot
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.2 billion after nobody matched all six numbers in Monday's drawing.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
3 officers, man injured after shooting in Northeast Philly; suspect dead: police
A man was fatally shot by police after he opened fire and shot three police officers and another man in Northeast Philadelphia following a domestic incident, police said.
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3 officers, man injured after shooting in Northeast Philly; suspect dead: police
A man was fatally shot by police after he opened fire and shot three police officers and another man in Northeast Philadelphia following a domestic incident, police said.
Nico Oso, "Prince of Philly," brings the flavor of Puerto Rico to his music
He continues to tour, booking gigs nationwide, producing his own music, building a brand and he's proud to be doing it his way.
6 injured after generator explosion in Upper Roxborough, police says
Officials say six men are in critical condition after a generator exploded in Upper Roxborough Wednesday evening.
Officer fired shots at dogs after man attacked in West Philadelphia: police
A man is in critical condition after he was attacked by several dogs in West Philadelphia's Carroll Park, police said Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officer injured after crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Rhawnhurst: police
Officials say an officer is expected to be OK after getting hit by a car in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
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Burlington County community raises concerns about warehouses built near neighborhoods
The proposed warehouse is on the agenda for Wednesday night's land development board meeting.
Atlantic City naming City Hall courtyard after late NJ Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver
The City Hall of Atlantic City's courtyard will be named after late former New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver.
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Our mostly sunny and warm week continues, perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series continuing Wednesday.
North Wildwood's steel bulkhead emergency construction underway
The emergency construction came following a lengthy legal battle between the city and DEP over whether to build the structure.
South Jersey sisters raise breast cancer awareness with Grab Your Girls campaign
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
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NEXT Weather: Sunny and warm, Phantastic weather for Phillies
Our mostly sunny and warm week continues, perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series continuing Wednesday.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
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.
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.
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Doctors stumped on why there's a trend of younger people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Research shows there's been a 50% increase in Parkinson's cases over five years, many patients are under age 50.
CDC proposes new type of "morning after pill" to protect from STI's
The morning after pill is usually associated with preventing pregnancy. Now, an antibiotic has been shown to reduce the risk for sexually transmitted infections.
South Jersey sisters raise breast cancer awareness with Grab Your Girls campaign
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
Meet the 2 UPenn scientists who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
These two hometown heroes are credited with helping to end the pandemic with the vaccine that came from their work.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
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Limited-edition Phillies-Marlins playoff shirt unveiled at Center City store
A limited-edition Phillies-Marlons playoff series shirt is being sold at Shibe Vintage Sports in Center City.
National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
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
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AAA warns drivers of deer mating season and higher risk of car crashes
AAA officials said the area is entering deer mating season, when the animals are more likely to cross roads leading to serious, even fatal, car crashes.
TWU Local 234 members vote to authorize strike against SEPTA
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
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.
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Phillies to play Atlanta Braves in NLDS after sweeping Miami Marlins in Wild Card Series
With the sweep of the Marlins, the Phillies will play the Atlanta Braves for the second straight season in the National League Division Series.
Bird Gang Spirits: Eagles release Kelly Green commemorative whiskey, vodka
Before the Eagles play against the Los Angeles Rams, Birds fans can grab limited edition alcohol that celebrates the return of the team's classic Kelly Green uniforms.
Here's the Philadelphia Phillies lineup in Game 2 vs. the Miami Marlins
The Phillies are running back the same lineup in Game 2 that they used in the 4-1 Game 1 victory against the Miami Marlins with a National League Division Series berth on the line.
MLB playoffs 2023: Phillies, Twins, Diamondbacks and Rangers look to advance Wednesday
The Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies can advance to the next round with victories Wednesday.
James Harden returns to Philadelphia 76ers' training camp despite trade request
James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, with the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade back at training camp as an active participant.
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Broadway musical "Mean Girls" comes to Philadelphia's Miller Theater on the Kimmel Cultural Campus
The musical "Mean Girls" is coming straight from Broadway to the stage in Philadelphia for a limited engagement from now until Oct. 8.
A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Taylor Swift at MetLife Stadium to watch Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
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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.
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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
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."
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Delco native infuses Philly sports phever with Halloween decorations
Leann Fuller is from Delco but lives in West Virginia. She has 12 foot skeletons that she has rep Philly sports merchandise she made herself!
"Just a tragic situation all the way around": Police give update on 3 officers, suspect shot
Three officers are stable after being shot in Philadelphia's Rhawnhurst neighborhood Wednesday.
AAA warns drivers of deer mating season and higher risk of car crashes
AAA officials said the area is entering deer mating season, when the animals are more likely to cross roads leading to serious, even fatal, car crashes.
Art History 101 is back in business after looters broke in last week
The Northeast business is turning the situation into a positive and released new T-shirts in honor of reopening!
Three officers, suspect shot in Northeast Philadelphia: police
The suspect's condition is not known at this time, but the Philly officers are listed as stable.