PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Wednesday said her department is investigating "several incidents of hateful and racist vandalism in Chinatown and South Philadelphia," amid reports of a national rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans. "This national and local surge in racist rhetoric & acts of violence will not be tolerated," Outlaw said in the first of a two-part tweet. "We denounce acts of hate targeted towards individuals and groups based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin."Outlaw did not provide details about the cases being investigated by the Philadelphia Police Department.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Believes He Contracted COVID-19 While Filming ‘The Mauritanian’

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Orlando police looking for attempted murder suspect accused of fleeing from law enforcement

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police say they’re looking for an armed and dangerous attempted murder suspect who is wanted in connection with a shooting.

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Active COVID-19 outbreak declared at fifth Western University residence

COVID-19 outbreak at Western University‘s Delaware Hall residence.This is the fifth residence at the university to have an active coronavirus outbreak.The outbreak was declared Friday and is linked to five cases, according to the MLHU. Western University students grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks and final exams The other four outbreaks are:Another outbreak at Western’s Essex Hall residence was active from Mar.

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Cocoa man in car with 2 teens fatally shot by deputy says ‘I think about it every day’

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Parents of boy killed in boating accident push for Florida bill that would require safety device

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Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet

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11-year-old girl killed in Osceola County street race crash, troopers say

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2 men hospitalized after broad daylight shooting in West Philadelphia

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Thousands rally in England and Wales over police legislation

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Florida woman accused of killing elderly mother who was found wearing garbage bag as diaper

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California targets critical farmworkers for vaccinations

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Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states

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Port Canaveral CEO ‘disappointed’ by CDC plan for cruise return

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Coming out of the cave: As life creeps back, some feel dread

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Delhi Police Commissioner reviews crime, COVID situation

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Vaccine passport efforts draw opposition from GOP lawmakers

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Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise

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Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community

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The final insult: Some dying of COVID while awaiting vaccine

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Police boss aks Renfrewshire families to please stick to the covid restrictions this Easter weekend

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Good Day Philadelphia celebrates 25 years

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Police: Deadly attack at U.S. Capitol possibly premeditated

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Man rams car into 2 Capitol police; 1 officer, driver killed

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Covid-19 surge: Schools shut again in several states

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Purr-fect night: Bauer solid, cat takes field in Dodgers win

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Arizona reaches NCAA title game with 69-59 win over UConn

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Houston police says it's investigating Texans QB Watson

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Churches make safety preparations for Easter services to prevent spread of COVID-19

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Man killed in East Germantown shooting, police say

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Covid-19: Florida bans vaccine passports, citing ‘freedom’

vaccine passports" in the southeastern US state, citing "individual freedom."The Republican governor's executive order prohibits government offices from issuing any "standardized documentation" certifying that an individual has been immunized against Covid-19.It also prohibits private companies in Florida from requiring any type of document from their customers certifying their vaccination, or immunity after they have recovered from the coronavirus.The order by DeSantis, an ardent supporter of former president Donald Trump who is seen as a future potential presidential candidate, argues that "so-called Covid-19 vaccine passports reduce individual freedom and will harm patient privacy."Earlier this week De Santis said such requirements

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Alabama Shakes drummer says he's innocent of abuse charge

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Stanford tops South Carolina 66-65 to reach title game

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U.S. Capitol police officer, knife-wielding suspect dead after vehicle ramming

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Criminal complaint filed against Texans QB Deshaun Watson, Houston police say

FILE PHOTO: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans drops back to pass during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 13, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Source: Oklahoma hires Loyola's Moser as men's hoops coach

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Piece of SpaceX rocket debris lands at Washington state farm

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How cold will it get in Central Florida for Easter weekend?

ORLANDO, Fla. – The unusual April chill is here for one more night in Central Florida.

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Estimated 25 million to see boost in federal food benefits

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US consults with Japan, South Korea on North Korea approach

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Outlaw: Police investigating 'hateful and racist vandalism' in Chinatown, South Philadelphia

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