http://www.mail.com/locations/2788-philadelphia.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/2788-philadelphia.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1766110-sonic-youths-thurston-moore-guitar-stolen-pa.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sonic Youth guitarist and singer Thurston Moore says his iconic guitar was stolen after a show in Philadelphia. Moore reported on the band's Facebook page Thursday that his circa-1966 Fender Jazzmaster guitar was pilfered late Wednesday night from the Best Western hotel where he was staying. Philadelphia police spokeswoman Jillian Russ... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1766110-sonic-youths-thurston-moore-guitar-stolen-pa.html 2012-12-14T06:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765818-bengals-beat-eagles-34-13.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Now the Cincinnati Bengals can focus on that other Pennsylvania team. Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score, an opportunistic defense forced five turnovers and Cincinnati beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-13 on Thursday night. The Bengals (8-6) took a half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers for the last playoff... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 04:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765818-bengals-beat-eagles-34-13.html 2012-12-14T04:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1762536-hockey-fans-fed-up-with-ongoing-nhl-labor-strife.html 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 league had squandered all the goodwill built in the area after the Kings won the Stanley Cup. His weekly pickup games with friends became his only taste of the sport he loved because of the ongoing labor strife... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1762536-hockey-fans-fed-up-with-ongoing-nhl-labor-strife.html 2012-12-13T14:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1761824-del-man-sues-boy-scouts-mormons-sex-abuse.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 by the scoutmaster at his church-sponsored troop. Melvin Novak filed the lawsuit in state court in Philadelphia, charging that newly released Boy Scout "perversion files" support his claim... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1761824-del-man-sues-boy-scouts-mormons-sex-abuse.html 2012-12-12T20:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761914-bengals-recognize-eagles-quit.html The Philadelphia Eagles haven't completely given up on the season. They damaged Tampa Bay's playoff chances last weekend and get an opportunity Thursday night to do the same to the Cincinnati Bengals. It's a critical game for the Bengals (No. 16 in the AP Pro32). At 7-6, they are in the midst of the AFC wild-card race, tied with the Steelers and a game in... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1761914-bengals-recognize-eagles-quit.html 2012-12-12T20:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1758792-philly-dancers-set-soul-train-record.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Almost 300 dancers who strutted, shimmied and shook their way down a Soul Train line set a world record earlier this year in Philadelphia. Guinness World Records has certified February's Soul Train line outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as the world's longest. Two hundred ninety-one dancers took a hip trip between the two lines of... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1758792-philly-dancers-set-soul-train-record.html 2012-12-11T17:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1758262-penn-students-100k-philanthropy-class.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — University of Pennsylvania student Sharree Walls didn't realize when she signed up for a course on philanthropy that she'd actually become a philanthropist at the end of the semester. Then her professors announced that the class would be doling out $100,000 to local nonprofits. Walls said she was thrilled, excited — and "definitely a l... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1758262-penn-students-100k-philanthropy-class.html 2012-12-11T14:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757636-winning-save-coaches-hot-seat.html 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 coach off his feet. Norv Turner received a game ball from the team president. Reid and Turner were just two of four coaches on the hot seat who celebrated wins on Sunday, joining Ron Rivera and Pat Shurmur.... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757636-winning-save-coaches-hot-seat.html 2012-12-11T07:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Young's leadership skills were as attractive to the Philadelphia Phillies as his hitting ability. The Phillies acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers, filling a void at third base. The deal was announced Sunday, a day after Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause. ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html 2012-12-09T19:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1753512-navy-tops-army-17-13-11th-straight-win-series.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 Midshipmen pounced on the fumbled ball. Tight games or blowouts, Navy has made a habit of beating Army. Keenan Reynolds helped Navy top Army for the 11th straight time, scoring the winni... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1753512-navy-tops-army-17-13-11th-straight-win-series.html 2012-12-09T00:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers. Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause on Saturday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the de... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html 2012-12-08T20:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 Courtney Lee and tossed up an off-balance, right-handed shot for the winner with 3.9 seconds left to lead Philadelphia to a 95-94 overtime win against the Boston Celtics on Friday night. ... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752390-turner-hits-winner-ot-76ers-top-celtics-95-94.html 2012-12-08T03:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1751960-twins-simultaneous-free-hip-replacements.html BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — To make the high school cheerleading team 40 years ago, twins Deborah and Sandra Fanelli performed an acrobatic move called "the flying splits." The memory recently drew a rueful laugh from the once-active sisters, who in recent years have had trouble simply walking. Severe arthritis has nearly crippled Sandra, known as Sam, who uses ... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1751960-twins-simultaneous-free-hip-replacements.html 2012-12-08T02:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. "B... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html 2012-12-06T21:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1747376-us-reps-expect-deeper-nj-derailment.html CLARKSBORO, N.J. (AP) — Federal regulations require inspections of rail bridges and other infrastructure and reports on accidents, but leave it to freight railroad owners to do the work themselves. After a derailment that released thousands of gallons of a hazardous chemical into the air last week in New Jersey, forcing dozens of households to be evacuate... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1747376-us-reps-expect-deeper-nj-derailment.html 2012-12-06T16:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1746512-parents-charged-with-taking-baby-pa-hospital.html Police filed charges Wednesday against the parents of a sick baby who allegedly removed the child from a Pennsylvania hospital without permission. April Saul, 42, and Daniel Rivera, 43, took their daughter out of Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown against a doctor's orders, according to court papers. Authorities said they also used obscene language when ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1746512-parents-charged-with-taking-baby-pa-hospital.html 2012-12-05T22:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1745544-worker-left-dangling-hours-pa-water-tower.html EAGLEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Two workers were cleaning an empty water tower Wednesday outside Philadelphia when scaffolding collapsed under them, sending one man plummeting to his death and leaving another hanging for three hours in a safety harness until he could be rescued. Three men from Corrosion Control Corp., based in Pedricktown, N.J., were working insid... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1745544-worker-left-dangling-hours-pa-water-tower.html 2012-12-05T21:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1739706-nj-bridge-alignment-problems-derailment.html PAULSBORO, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey bridge where a train derailed last week, releasing a hazardous chemical into the air, had a series of rail alignment problems leading up to the derailment, the National Transportation Safety Board's top official said Monday. Some of the problems were reported the day before Friday's derailment. NTSB chairman Deborah Her... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1739706-nj-bridge-alignment-problems-derailment.html 2012-12-03T22:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1740068-eagles-reid-names-qb-foles-starter-rest-season.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles is the quarterback of the present for the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Andy Reid said Foles will remain the starter for the rest of the season, even when Michael Vick returns from a concussion. The Eagles (3-9) have lost eight straight games, a strong factor in Reid's decision. "No. 1, I just think he's pla... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1740068-eagles-reid-names-qb-foles-starter-rest-season.html 2012-12-03T21:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1734178-nj-train-derailment-tips-tankers-sickens-dozens.html PAULSBORO, N.J. (AP) — A freight train derailed Friday on a railroad bridge that has had problems before, toppling tanker cars partially into a creek and causing a leak of hazardous gas that was blamed for sickening dozens of people, authorities said. After hours of not registering at all on sensors, the level of the dangerous chemical spiked Friday eveni... Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1734178-nj-train-derailment-tips-tankers-sickens-dozens.html 2012-12-01T03:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1734484-football-fans-close-up-silver-linings.html NEW YORK (AP) — In David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook," Bradley Cooper plays an unstable former teacher trying to improve himself after exiting a mental institution. When his character, Pat Solitano, consults his otherwise level-headed psychiatrist Dr. Cliff Patel (Anupam Kher) on whether a Philadelphia Eagles' jersey is appropriate attire for a dinner party, Patel ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1734484-football-fans-close-up-silver-linings.html 2012-11-30T20:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1732286-nj-mayor-to-live-food-stamps-starting-tuesday.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mayor Cory Booker said he will live on food stamps for a week starting Tuesday. Booker told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will honor the challenge he made to a Twitter follower earlier this month and try living on the monetary equivalent of food stamps for at least a week. "December 4 to 11. Seven days," ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1732286-nj-mayor-to-live-food-stamps-starting-tuesday.html 2012-11-29T22:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1728918-suspect-baby-grandma-deaths-casino-losses.html BRIDGEPORT, Pa. (AP) — A young man mired in gambling debts told police he killed a 10-month-old girl and her grandmother during a botched kidnapping after losing at least $15,000 at a casino near his office. Raghunandan Yandamuri, 26, knew the family from his apartment complex. Like him, the baby's parents were young technology professionals from India. H... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1728918-suspect-baby-grandma-deaths-casino-losses.html 2012-11-28T20:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1727122-phils-ruiz-suspended-25-games-positive-test.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Add catcher to the Philadelphia Phillies' needs this offseason. All-Star Carlos Ruiz was suspended Tuesday for the first 25 games of next season following a positive test for an amphetamine. The 33-year-old catcher had a career year in 2012, hitting .325 with 16 homers and 68 RBIs in 114 games. "I am sincerely regre... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1727122-phils-ruiz-suspended-25-games-positive-test.html 2012-11-27T22:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726868-dallas-ground-game-stuck-neutral-without-murray.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas running game is stuck in neutral without running back DeMarco Murray. Of course, the Cowboys have also had a temporary center and backups starting at two other spots on the offensive line. And they fall behind almost every week. Any of the above could explain why Dallas has the NFL's worst rushing offense, and one of the mo... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726868-dallas-ground-game-stuck-neutral-without-murray.html 2012-11-27T18:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726478-eagles-lose-receiver-desean-jackson-to-injury.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will place wide receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve after he sustained multiple rib fractures in Monday night's loss to Carolina. Jackson leads the team with 45 catches and 700 yards receiving, but has only two touchdowns. Coach Andy Reid says the injury could take six weeks to heal. Reid says running bac... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1726478-eagles-lose-receiver-desean-jackson-to-injury.html 2012-11-27T16:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725200-newton-leads-panthers-eagles-30-22.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — They were two words on a sponsor's banner draped behind the Philadelphia Eagles' postgame podium: Imagine. Change. For disgusted Eagles fans, that's all they can do, especially with coach Andy Reid still running the show. They won't have to imagine much longer. After 14 seasons, one Super Bowl appearance, and, now a dreadful losing str... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725200-newton-leads-panthers-eagles-30-22.html 2012-11-27T08:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1718508-influence-game-election-over-campaign-continues.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The election may be over, but a new campaign is being waged in the nation's capital as lobbyists, advocates and trade groups fight to shape the government's response to the looming fiscal cliff. It's a twist on the usual lobbying effort: Instead of digging for more tax dollars, they're trying to protect what they've got. The tactics are ... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1718508-influence-game-election-over-campaign-continues.html 2012-11-23T07:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line gets to face Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. No, Minnesota (6-4) is not in San Francisco's class for creating mayhem with a physically imposing defense. But the way the B... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html 2012-11-23T03:35:00Z