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Hockey fans fed up with ongoing NHL labor strife
Sitting in a hockey locker room, Steve Chase became the latest die-hard fan fed up with the NHL lockout. Living in Los Angeles, Chase believed the ...
Far from the Shire, a Hobbit house in Pa. country
Worlds away from the Shire, a stone cottage tucked into the Pennsylvania countryside would make Bilbo Baggins feel like he was back home with his ...
Del. man sues Boy Scouts, Mormons over sex abuse
A Delaware man sued the Boy Scouts of America and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday over childhood sexual abuse committed ...
Bengals must recognize Eagles haven't quit
The Philadelphia Eagles haven't completely given up on the season. They damaged Tampa Bay's playoff chances last weekend and get an opportunity ...
Steelers suspend RB Rashard Mendenhall
When Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin demoted running back Rashard Mendenhall to third-string following a fumble in a loss to Cleveland last ...
NY, 6 other states suing EPA over drilling methane
Seven Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states announced plans Tuesday to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, saying it is violating the Clean Air ...
Philly dancers set 'Soul Train' line record
Almost 300 dancers who strutted, shimmied and shook their way down a Soul Train line set a world record earlier this year in Philadelphia.
Penn students give out $100K in philanthropy class
University of Pennsylvania student Sharree Walls didn't realize when she signed up for a course on philanthropy that she'd actually become a ...
Ariz. Powerball jackpot winner's name released
The second winner of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot is a 37-year-old electronics industry professional who grew up in a modest home in ...
Could winning out save coaches on the hot seat?
Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head ...
Steelers regrouping after 34-24 loss to Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten pretty good at beating the NFL's best. They've nearly perfected losing to the worst. And while San Diego is more ...
Giants, Cowboys, Redskins win in tight NFC East
Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New ...
Police: Boy shot in Pa. was buckling himself in
A 7-year-old boy had been buckling himself into his safety seat in the back of his father's truck when he was shot to death after a handgun ...
Phillies confirm trade for INF Michael Young
Michael Young's leadership skills were as attractive to the Philadelphia Phillies as his hitting ability. The Phillies acquired the seven-time ...
Navy tops Army 17-13, 11th straight win in series
Navy's decade of dominance over Army was 14 yards away from sinking. Then the Black Knights botched a handoff with an overdue victory in sight and the ...
Police: Boy, 7, shot to death at Pa. gun store
A man's handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday, and the ...
AP Source: Phillies get Michael Young from Rangers
Michael Young chose a full-time role over staying home. A person familiar with the trade said the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired the seven-time ...
Turner hits winner in OT, 76ers top Celtics 95-94
Evan Turner forgot about the missed shots and craved another chance. His short memory proved useful in the clutch for the 76ers. Turner drove past ...
Twins have simultaneous and free hip replacements
To make the high school cheerleading team 40 years ago, twins Deborah and Sandra Fanelli performed an acrobatic move called "the flying splits." The ...
Steelers' Roethlisberger to start against Chargers
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't taking any chances with their franchise quarterback's sprained right shoulder and dislocated rib. Though the Steelers ...
Former Nazi guard appeals to immigration board
A former Nazi concentration camp guard who has lived quietly in western Pennsylvania for more than 50 years took his fight against deportation to the ...
PSU won't pursue discipline for sorority photos
Penn State president Rodney Erickson admonished students who wore costumes and held offensive signs in photographs circulated on the Internet, but ...
Phillies get CF Revere for RHPs Worley, May
The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for ...
US Reps. expect deeper look at NJ derailment
Federal regulations require inspections of rail bridges and other infrastructure and reports on accidents, but leave it to freight railroad owners to ...
Parents charged with taking baby from Pa. hospital
Police filed charges Wednesday against the parents of a sick baby who allegedly removed the child from a Pennsylvania hospital without permission.