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Philadelphia reaches 100 homicides for 2022, outpacing last year

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has topped 100 homicides so far in 2022, outpacing the number of killings this time last year, which ended as the deadliest in the city's recorded history.

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Biden addresses House Democrats concerned about political landscape

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden told House Democrats on Friday that the party needs to better communicate its accomplishments to the American people, warning that Republican majorities in the next Congress would leave him with nothing but a veto pen.

Los Angeles Times

David Murphy: Ben Simmons and the Nets could haunt the Sixers in the playoffs if they don’t learn quick

PHILADELPHIA — There were extra black shirts packing walkie-talkies and extra blue shirts packing sidearms and just before Ben Simmons jogged out of the tunnel, there were four dudes holding up a yellow rope across the baseline as if the half-empty seating bowl might suddenly surge onto the court. Whether…

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US and allies set to revoke normal trade relations with Russia over Ukraine war, says Biden – as it happened

US expected to join G7 and EU in bid to punish Moscow for what White House calls ‘unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine’

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House Democrats want more executive actions from Biden

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden on Friday continued to blame both the pandemic and Russian President Vladimir Putin for high gas prices and sought to blunt arguments about federal spending contributing to inflation.

Tribune News Service

Focus campaigns on policies that gave families ‘money in their pockets,’ Biden tells Democrats

PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden implored House Democrats on Friday to tout the successes of their legislative agenda in this year’s midterm elections, warning that if Republicans retake control of Congress, “all I’ll have is a veto pen.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Amazon Gig Deliveryman Gets Shot Multiple Times, Raises Questions Over Amazon's Policies

A carjacker shot an Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) gig deliveryman, multiple times injuring him while delivering packages in Chicago, Bloomberg reports. The victim, George Hunt, insisted Amazon notify the gig drivers in advance about the vicinities they will be delivering to decide if $30 an hour is worth the risk. Amazon instead penalizes drivers…

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Kevin Durant Calls Out 76ers Fans After Nets’ Blowout Win in Philadelphia

Brooklyn cruised to a 29-point victory, leading some Philly fans to leave early.

Sports Illustrated

Kyrie Irving on Playing for Ben Simmons: ‘If You Come at Ben, You Come at Us’

The Nets defeated former teammate James Harden and the Sixers in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Photos of the week ending March 11, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: There was ice cream on the Mall, and House Democrats headed to their retreat in Philadelphia.

Roll Call

Philly’s only remaining exclusive Civil War museum faced a choice: Sell a jewel or shutter

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a once-in-a-generation artifact that rings strikingly relevant: a Civil War battle flag carried by a Philadelphia regiment of Black soldiers — and hand-painted by David Bustill Bowser, the son of a fugitive slave and Philadelphia’s most acclaimed 19th-century Black artist.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Brooklyn blowing out Philadelphia in Ben Simmons’ return

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to the Brooklyn Nets blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers in Ben Simmons' return.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Simmons’ Philadelphia return was the NBA at its soap-operatic finest

Making his first appearance in Philly since demanding a trade last summer, Ben Simmons watched as the Nets dismantled the Sixers with shocking ease in a potential playoff preview

The Guardian - US

Colonoscopies save lives, but many Americans don't get one. Home tests could help change that

PHILADELPHIA — Celestine Tention's grandmother used to chase antacid tablets with ginger ale, one after another, day after day.

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Colonoscopy isn't the only way to screen for colon cancer. Here are your options

PHILADELPHIA -- Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colon cancer screening, but getting one may be challenging for some people.

AFP

Nets rout Sixers after huge NBA trade as Harden humbled

Washington (AFP) - Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn Nets to a blowout 129-100 victory over ex-teammate James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA grudge match on Thursday.

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Ben Simmons returned to Philadelphia and James Harden wasn’t ready for the pressure

It was Harden's moment to shine. He crumbled instead.

Newsday

Nets dominate 76ers, shut down ex-teammate James Harden

PHILADELPHIA – So life goes on after James Harden.

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Fans welcome Ben Simmons back to Philly for Sixers-Nets: ‘I had to come and boo him myself’

PHILADELPHIA — The Wells Fargo Center was filled to the brim Thursday night with Philadelphia 76ers fans seething in anticipation of facing disgraced former player Ben Simmons for the first time since last summer’s heartbreaking playoff loss.

ABC News

Ben Simmons returns to Philadelphia with Brooklyn Nets as NBA fans boo former 76ers star

Philadelphia 76ers fans fork out thousands of dollars for the chance to boo Brooklyn's Ben Simmons on his return to the city after he was traded a month ago.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ben Simmons was predictably booed by Sixers fans in his return to Philadelphia

The boos were out for Ben!

USA Today Sports Media Group

4 takeaways from Jason Kelce announcing his return to the Eagles in 2022

4 takeaways from #NFL All-Pro center Jason #Kelce announcing his return to the #Philadelphia #Eagles in 2022

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Jason Kelce announces he’s returning to the Eagles for his 12th NFL season

The keg of beer from Nick #Sirianni worked, as Jason #Kelce announced he's returning to the #Philadelphia #Eagles for another year #FlyEaglesFly

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Should the Eagles have interest in LB Bobby Wagner after being released by Seahawks?

Should the #Philadelphia #Eagles have interest in LB Bobby #Wagner after being released by the #Seattle #Seahawks? #NFL #NFLFreeAgency

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California man touts business empire built of Philly rowhouses bought at sheriff's sales. Some are skeptical

When Tylisha Slaughter learned that the West Philadelphia rowhouse she rented was going to be auctioned off in a sheriff's sale, she sensed opportunity.

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