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Over 1,500 fugitives wanted for 'most serious, violent' crimes captured across 10 US cities

Pedestrians walk past bullet holes in the window of a storefront on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 5, 2022. Among the arrests in Operation North Star was a suspect wanted in connection to this shooting.

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Schwarber homers twice in Phillies' 11-0 romp past Nationals

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 05: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Darick Hall #25 after hitting a two run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on July 5, 2022 in Ph PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber homered twice, running his NL-best total to 25, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-0 on Tuesday night.J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run shot and a sacrifice fly as the Phillies won for the fourth time in five games.

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Fourth of July 2022 guide: Where and when to watch fireworks across the Delaware Valley

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 04: Independence Day fireworks erupt over the Philadelphia Art Museum on July 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Americans are resuming the celebrations of Independence Day as the COVID-19 pandemic lessens in severity.

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Capital Gazette mass shooting victims honored at wreath-laying ceremony in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Annapolis on Tuesday to honor the five journalists and staff killed in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherRebecca Smith, Wendi Winters, Rob Hiaasen, Gerald Fishman, and John McNamara were killed on June 28, 2018, in the largest workplace mass shooting of journalists in American history.Annapolis is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the five journalists and staff killed in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018.Jarrod Ramos pleaded guilty to all 23 counts against him in 2019.

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Fanatics founder Michael Rubin selling stake in 76ers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 02: CEO of Kynetic, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team and the New Jersey Devils hockey team Michael G. Rubin is seen during REFORM Alliance campaign for criminal justice reform to introduce House Bill 1925 on PHILADELPHIA - Fanatics founder Michael Rubin is selling his stake in the company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils.Rubin, worth an estimated $8 billion according to Forbes, said on social media posts he was "shifting from part-owner " of the teams run by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and "back to life-long fan."Rubin was part of the ownership group when it purchased the 76ers in 2011 for $290 million.

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Juneteenth: Where to find celebrations and remembrances across the Delaware Valley

Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth. PHILADELPHIA - Are you hoping to make plans for Juneteenth, but you don’t know where all the events are being held? This is your comprehensive list for Juneteenth celebrations and remembrances in the Delaware Valley:Wreath layingPatriots of African Descents MonumentValley Forge National ParkKing of Prussia, Pa.___New swimsuits offered to childrenPool at Max Myers Playground1601 Hellerman St.,Philadelphia, Pa.___World War II Hero funeralWhitemarsh Memorial Park and Cemetery11669 Limekiln PikeAmbler, Pa.___Juneteenth Parade and Festival100 Bortons Mill RoadCherry Hill, N.J.___Free Food Giveaway, Health and Wellness FairDarby Recreational Center1022 Ridge Ave.Darby, Pa.___Unsung Black Revolutionaries, Neighborhood Walking ToursMuseum of the American Revolution101 S.

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Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 14: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 29th AFL-CIO Quadrennial Constitutional Convention on June 14, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Phillies end 9-game win streak, skipper Thomson's 1st loss

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Nick Nelson #57 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on June 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty I PHILADELPHIA - Rob Thomson took his first loss as interim manager and the Philadelphia Phillies ended a nine-game winning streak Sunday, falling 13-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Phillies lost for the first time since May 31, and Thomson was beaten for the first time since replacing Joe Girardi on June 3."Have to dust ourselves off and go get them tomorrow," Thomson said.Christian Walker had three hits and three RBIs, Jake McCarthy homered, and Ketel Marte and Alek Thomas each drove in two runs for Arizona, which finished a 10-game trip 4-6."We knew they were riding high," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said.

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Penn's Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming - with an eye on Olympics

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 8: Lia Thomas of the Pennsylvania Quakers is congratulated by a fellow competitor after winning the 200 meter freestyle event during a tri-meet against the Yale Bulldogs and the Dartmouth Big Green at Sheerr Pool on the cam PHILADELPHIA - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas said she intends to keep competing, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Olympics.In an interview that aired Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," Thomas also disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of women's athletics."Trans women are not a threat to women’s sports," she said.Thomas became a leading symbol of transgender athletes — stirring both opposition and support — when she joined the Penn women's swim team after competing for three years on the men's squad at the Ivy League school.In March, Thomas won the women's 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA championships in Atlanta, becoming the first transgender woman to claim a national title in swimming. She has since graduated from Penn and plans to attend law school, in addition to pursuing her goal of qualifying for the 2024 U.S.

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Phillies suffer 4-1 loss against Dodgers, who gain 6th straight victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 20: Johan Camargo #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies bunts during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on May 20, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Image PHILADELPHIA - Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in two runs, Julio Urías pitched five shutout innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.Trea Turner doubled and had an RBI for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who opened a 10-day, 10-game road trip.The Phillies continued to struggle without slugger Bryce Harper, who missed his fifth straight game after having a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured right elbow on Sunday."It’s different," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Philadelphia’s offense.

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Wheeler K's 9 in 7 shutout innings, Phillies top Padres 3-0

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 18: Corey Knebel #23 (L) and J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Heat beat Sixers 99-90 in Game 6 to advance to East finals

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: P.J. Tucker #17 and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat react against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on May 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA - Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and waved "bye bye" to the Philly crowd as he sent the Miami Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6.The Heat will play the winner of the Milwaukee-Boston series. The defending champion Bucks lead that series 3-2, with Game 6 on Friday night in Milwaukee.The Heat reached the conference finals for the second time in three seasons, again with Butler leading the charge.

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Eagles to host Vikings for Monday night home opener in Week 2

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 and DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles look on against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lincoln Financial Field on October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles will be starting their season on the road before welcoming fans back to Lincoln Financial Field for a Monday night matchup in week two. The NFL revealed Monday morning that the Eagles would be part of a Week 2 prime-time doubleheader on Monday, Sept.

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76ers fined $50,000 for Embiid injury status violation

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 06: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers puts on his protective face guard against the Miami Heat during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 6, 2022 in Philade NEW YORK - The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $50,000 by the NBA on Saturday for violating league injury reporting rules in failing to disclose Joel Embiid’s participation status in an accurate and timely manner.Embiid returned Friday night after missing the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Miami because of a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion. He had 18 points to help Philadelphia win 99-79 and cut it series deficit to 2-1.Game 4 is Sunday in Philadelphia.AdvertisementThis is a developing story.

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Embiid returns from injury, Sixers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 06: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat fouls Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 6, 2022 in Philadel PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid inspired the 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and Philadelphia beat the Miami Heat 99-79 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday night.Wearing a black mask, Embiid had 18 points and 11 rebounds after missing the first two games of the series.Jimmy Butler scored 33 points for the Heat, who lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is Sunday in Philadelphia.Embiid sat out the first two games with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion suffered in the last round.

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Miller's extra innings hit helps Rangers rally past Phillies, 2-1

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 04: Brad Miller #13 of the Texas Rangers hits a two RBI single in the top of the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 4, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Rangers defeated the Philli PHILADELPHIA - Brad Miller hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.Marcus Semien doubled and had two hits for the Rangers, who have won a season-high four in a row after sweeping the two-game series with the Phillies.Nick Castellanos doubled and had three hits for Philadelphia.

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Weather Authority: Blustery, mid-week temperatures lead into a pleasant weekend

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Winds from the East will keep temperatures in the 50s and low 60s across the Delaware Valley Monday evening.Clouds will keep temperatures mild overnight, but they will rise tomorrow with an average high of 68.High of 72 in Philadelphia tomorrow afternoon, with showers and clouds moving in. After Tuesday, we have a dry week with blustery temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. Northern parts of Pennsylvania have unexpected snow on the radar Wednesday afternoon.Mild temperatures will return to the 60s and will lead us into a mostly sunny and pleasant weekend. TUESDAY: A few p.m. showers.

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Weather Authority: Temperatures return to the 60s Wednesday, warm weekend ahead

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Wednesday will be a "glorious" day according to FOX 29's Sue Serio. Today's conditions will be sunny with hardly any clouds in the sky after a spring nor'easter pounded the Delaware Valley with rain Monday night into Tuesday. The sun will be deceiving as temperatures will remain below average with highs hitting the upper 50s. No precipitation is in the forecast for today. By 9 a.m., temperatures will be in the 40s and after lunch, they will rise to the 50s. Thursday will still feel chilly and a frost advisory is in effect tonight into tomorrow for several counties in Pennsylvania. Looking ahead, temperatures will fluctuate between the high 60s and 70s this weekend and into next week. ___SEVEN-DAY FORECASTWEDNESDAY: Sunny, cool. High: 60THURSDAY: Sun to clouds.

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Weather Authority: Temperatures return to the 60s Wednesday, warm weekend ahead

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Sunshine and warmer temperatures will follow in the wake of a rare spring nor'easter that brought showers and below-average conditions Tuesday.Expect the chance of a lingering shower to last until sunset Tuesday as an area of low pressure lifts to the far north to create wrap-around moisture during the evening.Temperatures will drop overnight into the 30s with mostly dry conditions. Philadelphia and its suburbs will bottom out around 40 degrees, while areas north and west will skew slightly cooler. Sunshine will reemerge on Wednesday, but the temperatures will remain below average in the mid 50s to low 60s across the area.

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Philadelphia's high gas prices could jump even higher

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Gas prices hit a record high this year and now people have to deal with the prices fluctuating every day. If you got gas on Monday, you probably noticed the prices are slowly creeping up again. According to AAA, the average gas price in Pennsylvania is $4.16 per gallon, which is 5 cents lower than it was last week.

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Embid scores 31 to lead Sixers to 2-0 series lead on Raptors

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over Precious Achiuwa #5 of the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2022 PHILADELPHIA - Joel Embiid took his lumps and powered his way to 31 points and 11 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey showed he was no one-game postseason wonder and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-97 on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.Maxey had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Tobias Harris had 20 points and 10 rebounds.

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21-year-old man shot and killed in Germantown Monday night

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating a homicide that happened in Germantown Monday night.Police say at 9:16 p.m.

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Bike shop in West Philadelphia works to keep youth off the streets

West Philadelphia bike shop allows kids to learn about bikes all while earning their own. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - To a lot of kids, a bicycle is a symbol of freedom.

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Philadelphia Police Department appoints first Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - The Philadelphia Police Department announced the newest member of its executive team on Monday in an historic appointment of a new position.Leslie Marant will be joining the police department as Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. The position has been established to oversee diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the department.The lifelong Philadelphian is a Temple University graduate who has over 20 years of service with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania as a staff attorney. Marant is the former Chief of Staff for Universal Education Company as well as the former Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

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ACCT Philly overwhelmed with dog surrenders since the pandemic

ACCT Philly is at double capacity from people surrendering the pets they adopted during the pandemic. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Employees at animal shelters across the county say that they are overwhelmed with the amount of animals that have been surrendered since the pandemic. Many of the pets that are being surrendered are said to be "Pandemic Pets," that were adopted to keep their owners company while they worked from home.

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NYC Subway Shooting: Philadelphia man identified as renter of U-Haul van connected to shooting, police say

NEW YORK - Authorities are searching for a Philadelphia man who they believe rented a U-Haul van in connection Tuesday morning's subway shooting in Brooklyn that left dozens hurt. Chief James Essex said police are searching for 62-year-old Frank R. James who they believe is the renter of the U-Haul van.

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Police searching for woman, 21, accused of assaulting an officer in Radnor Township

Police are searching for Japiera A. Daniels, 21, of Philadelphia for assaulting a police officer during a motor vehicle stop last week. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Radnor Township Police are searching for a Philadelphia woman wanted for an assault on a law enforcement officer. Police say on Friday, April 8, Japiera A.

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Philadelphia Health Commissioner: Masks are 'annoying,' but can help save lives

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate on Monday, making it the only city in the U.S. to take the step back with restrictions. RELATED: Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case countsIn the announcement, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr.

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76ers' Thybulle not fully vaccinated, can't play in Toronto

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 07: Matisse Thybulle #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Chicago Bulls at the Wells Fargo Center on March 7, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 121-106.

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4 suspects wanted for assault in Center City, police say

Police are searching for four suspects wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that happened in Center City last week. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating an aggravated assault incident that happened in Center City last week.The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m.

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2 suspects wanted for robbery at a Southwest Philadelphia deli, police say

Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a robbery that happened at a Deli in Southwest Philadelphia last week. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating a gunpoint robbery that happened on April 6th in Southwest Philadelphia. The robbery happened just before 3:00 p.m. at the JYM Deli on the 5000 block of Hadfield Avenue, police say.Video released by police shows two suspects enter the store and wait for the customers to leave.

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Woman, 55, critical after shooting in Olney

Police responded to a shooting on East Clarkson Ave shortly after 4:30 a.m. Monday morning. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning in Olney.Police responded to the scene on the 500 block of East Clarkson Avenue shortly after 4:30 a.m.

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Former Philadelphia sanitation worker organizes 5K trash cleanup to celebrate Earth Day

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Terrill Haigler wasted no time when he started working for the Philadelphia Sanitation Department. After a short three months, Haigler’s title as a sanitation laborer was quickly changed to, "Ya Fav Trashman" as he worked to incorporate the community in his everyday job.Our favorite trash man’s current initiative is to get Philadelphia clean by 2025.

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Suspects sought after 61 shots were fired in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are searching for three suspects they say fired dozens of shots at a man in a Southwest Philadelphia shooting that was caught on video late last month.The shooting occurred on the 2500 block of South Shields Street on March 18. Police say the 61 shots that were fired only damaged unattended vehicles. No people were reported to be injured. In a doorbell camera video that captured the shooting, three males are seen running down South Shields Street, firing gunshots at a fourth male.

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Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America

Ringed Teal on a branch at the Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA July 19, 2015. (Photo by Cory Clark/NurPhoto via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them from the highly contagious and potentially deadly avian influenza.Penguins may be the only birds visitors to many zoos can see right now, because they already are kept inside and usually protected behind glass in their exhibits, making it harder for the bird flu to reach them.Nearly 23 million chickens and turkeys have already been killed across the United States to limit the spread of the virus, and zoos are working hard to prevent any of their birds from meeting the same fate.

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Philadelphia students start GoFundMe to buy teacher new shoes, raise $3K

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - What started as an April Fools' joke by students at Tech Freire Charter School in North Philadelphia resulted in some extra cash for a teacher and his students. Students in Mr. Julian's class were tired of his shoes and insisted that he get a new pair. The class created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the world history teacher's new kicks. "We're trying to make our world history teacher's shoe's history.

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Suspect wanted for burglary in Wissahickon, police say

Police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted for burglary in Wissahickon. PHILADELPHIA, Pa - Police are attempting to identify a suspect in a burglary they say happened in Wissahickon late last month. Police say the suspect forced open a front door to the apartment complex on East Salaignac Street on March 22. After this initial incident, the suspect was caught on video surveillance burglarizing two separate apartments, authorities say. Police are asking anyone with information of the incident to contact them.

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Two suspects wanted for catalytic converter theft in South Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA, Pa - The Philadelphia Major Crimes Auto Squad is attempting to identify two suspects accused of stealing a catalytic converter on the 200 block of Tasker Street in South Philadelphia. Police say the suspects were driving a white Hyundai Sonata as they pulled up and parked across the street from the victim's Honda Civic.

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No Bones about it: Denver's Hyland, Jokic beat Embiid, 76ers

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 114-1 PHILADELPHIA - Bones Hyland received a special gift from the Delaware firefighters and first responders who saved his life from a house fire in 2018 — a custom Wilmington Fire Department jacket — and Hyland took it and jumped with a wide smile into the stands to share the moment with some of his friends and family.How many of Hyland's fans made the 30-mile trip north? He said maybe 600 or 700, and they could be heard cheering among the 21,000 mostly 76ers fans that packed the place Monday night."I'm the kind of kid who wants to show the next kid in the city that you can be in this position," he said.

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Captain 1,000: Flyers salute Giroux in potential final days

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 03: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on against the Minnesota Wild at the Wells Fargo Center on March 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The party planned for Claude Giroux’s 1,000th game with the Philadelphia Flyers seems appropriately lavish for a team captain who has spent his entire career with the franchise.The Flyers will celebrate Giroux and his family before Thursday night's game and have invited special guests of honor.

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Eagles release Fletcher Cox, reworking contract for possible return to Philadelphia, reports say

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second half of the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have released longtime defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Sources told Garafolo that Cox was released just before he would have been fully guaranteed $18M.

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Harden shines in Philadelphia home debut with 26 points vs Knicks

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 02: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New York Knicks in the second half at the Wells Fargo Center on March 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Knicks 123-108.

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Another day runs off clock in MLB talks to save opening day

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: A general view of the Major League Baseball logo atop the Philadelphia Phillies dugout during the Major League Baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays on September 20, 2020 at Citizen JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Another day ran off the clock on talks to salvage opening day when locked-out baseball players proposed what they considered a small move forward in drawn-out labor negotiations and management termed it a third straight step backward.Management again proposed a federal mediator enter the negotiations, but the union immediately turned down that idea, leaving Major League Baseball on track to lose regular-season games to a labor dispute for the first time since 1995.Less than a week remains until the sides reach what management says is a Monday deadline for a deal that would allow the season to start as scheduled on March 31.

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Brown leads streaking Celtics to blowout win over Sixers

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 15: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter shoots over at Wells Fargo Center on February 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE PHILADELPHIA - Jaylen Brown scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half and the Boston Celtics won their ninth in a row, dominating the Philadelphia 76ers 135-87 on Tuesday night.Jayson Tatum added 28 points, 12 rebounds and six assists for the Celtics, who have closed ground in the Eastern Conference with their stellar play of late. Boston entered sixth in the East, 4 ½ back of first-place Miami.

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Suns hold off Sixers 114-109 for NBA-best 44th victory

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 08: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 08, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User ex PHILADELPHIA - Devin Booker never tires of watching Chris Paul do his thing to lift Phoenix to big wins.Paul did his part for the Suns in back-to-back nights on the road against top teams in the East — first, Chicago and then Philadelphia — and gets to try it again next game in a rematch with the NBA champs."You’re a cold piece of work, CP3," Booker said.Booker scored 35 points and Paul had 16 points and 12 assists to lead the Suns to their NBA-high 44th win, 114-109 over the 76ers on Tuesday night.The Suns rallied from a 14-point deficit to win for the 14th time in 15 games, raising their record to 44-10.Up next this week for Phoenix, an NBA Finals rematch at home against the Bucks."Our goal is what everybody knows it is," coach Monty Williams said.

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Flyers name Danny Briere assistant to the general manager

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 27: Former Philadelphia Flyer and Buffalo Sabre Daniel Briere acknowledges the crowd during a pre-game ceremony honoring his retirement from the NHL on October 27, 2015 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers have named former franchise great Danny Briere special assistant to the general manager.The 44-year-old Briere, who retired after the 2014-15 season, will be involved in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations, including scouting and player development. He joins the Flyers operations staff after parts of five years with the Maine Mariners of the ECHL, most recently as team president.He also worked in the Flyers player development department for the past two seasons in a part-time role working with the club’s prospects, as well as current players, on and off the ice.

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Hurts, Eagles ready for quick turnaround against Giants

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 21: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Image PHILADELPHIA - Jalen Hurts had little time to appreciate a stellar performance before shifting his focus to the next game.Hurts returned from an ankle injury to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 27-17 victory over Washington on Tuesday night in a game that was pushed back two days due for COVID-19 issues.After going 20 for 26 for 296 yards with one touchdown pass and two TDs rushes, Hurts and his teammates already had their minds on facing the New York Giants (4-10) on Sunday.

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Flyers game postponed as NHL responds to COVID-19 cases, league officials say

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 18: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators at Wells Fargo Center on December 18, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Washington Capitals-Philadelphia Flyers game scheduled for Monday night has been postponed.It’s the 50th NHL game postponed this season for coronavirus-related reasons.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0