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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/13 7:50 am | updated: 02/14/13 7:50 am |
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Olympic sprinter and double amputee Oscar Pistorius (pictured), known as the blade runner, has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend in South Africa. Pistorius will face a judge today and is the only suspect in the shooting of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp in Pistorius' home.
US Airways and American Airlines have agreed to an $11 billion merger creating the world's biggest airline. If the merger is approved, the airline will be called American Airlines. US... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/13 4:54 pm | updated: 02/13/13 4:54 pm |
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Rain will gradually change over to snow tonight across the Delaware Valley. As the night progresses the temperature will drop and the precipitation will be all snow by midnight. Snowfall will continue until around 3 am leaving 1 to 3 inches by morning. The roads could be slick in the morning but tomorrow’s temperature will get to 48 on Valentine’s Day, so conditions will improve as the day progresses.
The Juniata Park woman, Tianna Edwards, charged in the death of a 7 year... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/13 7:52 am | updated: 02/13/13 7:52 am |
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A rainy day is expected to turn into a snowy night across the Delaware Valley. Showers this evening are expected to mix with sleet and wet snow by about 10 tonight. Snowfall could continue until around 3 am leaving 1 to 3 inches by morning. The good news, tomorrow’s temperature will get into the mid-40’s helping a quick melt.
Yesterday two former Philadelphia Traffic Court judges pleaded guilty to participating in a ticket fixing scheme. H. Warren Hogeland and Kenneth... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/13 4:55 pm | updated: 02/12/13 4:55 pm |
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The wife of a former Penn basketball player has been charged with murder, stabbing her husband because he watched porn. While 53 year old Matthew White was asleep his wife, Maria Rey Garcia-Pellon (pictured) allegedly stabbed him in the neck in bed at their home in Nether Providence. White bled to death. Garcia-Pellon then went to a friend's house and told her she caught her husband looking at porn on the computer and she killed him.
There was a hazardous material incident at... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/13 7:52 am | updated: 02/12/13 7:52 am |
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The New Castle County Courthouse remains closed today following yesterday's shooting that left 3 people dead and two officers wounded. The gunman, described as a white male with gray hair was also killed. The shootings are believed to be related to a bitter child custody battle between Christine Belford and David Matusiewicz. 6 ABC is identifying the shooter as David's father, Thomas Matusiewicz.
There are six applicants for the second casino license in Philadelphia and today... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 5:24 pm | updated: 02/11/13 5:24 pm |
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A gunman and four people were shot today at a courthouse in Wilmington Delaware, the result of a bitter child custody dispute. The shooter is also dead. It all happened in the lobby of the courthouse where the gunman opened fire on two women killing both of them. Two law enforcement officers were also shot but protected by their bullet proof vests. Investigators are trying to determine if the shooter was killed by police or took his own life.
Vice President Joe Biden was in... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:57 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:57 am |
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Pope Benedict XVI has announced he will step down on February 28th this year. The 85 year old pope says his health is failing and the ministry requires both strength of mind and body. Pope Benedict is the first to step down in nearly 600 years.
The news that Pope Benedict XVI will resign February 28th has shocked many around the world. Here in Philadelphia, there is surprise and disappointment by those who were looking forward to the Pope’s planned visit to Philadelphia in... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:24 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:24 am |
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The following is a statement issued by Pope Benedict XVI this morning announcing his plan to leave the office by Feb. 28, 2013
Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:04 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:04 am |
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Pope Benedict has made the decision to resign, citing his failing health. This is the first time a Pope has resigned since 1450. The Associated Press announcement below:
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign on Feb. 28 because he was simply too infirm to carry on - the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
The 85-year-old pope announced... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/13 4:29 pm | updated: 02/08/13 4:29 pm |
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The Nor'easter set up off the east coast started dumping snow on New England before lunchtime today. In Philadelphia, snow is expected to ramp up tonight and drop 2 to 3 inches in the city and South. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the northern suburbs where over 6 inches is expected. Snow will be heavy at times overnight and should end before noon Saturday.
Some Jersey shore communities slammed by Superstorm Sandy are issuing voluntary evacuation orders as a precaution... Read More |
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