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This scientist is the lizard king, and he just found another one from the age of dinosaurs

PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Bauer has traveled the world in search of lizards, logging more than 2 million miles in his quest to identify new species and determine how they fit into the tree of life. He has made more than 100 trips to southern Africa alone.

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COVID-19 has even ruined our feet

PHILADELPHIA -- Stuck at home and out of work because of the pandemic, Timothy Hudson decided to tackle a new project: lose weight and get in shape.

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9,000 Pennsylvanians died in the omicron surge: 'One of the most deadly waves we've seen'

PHILADELPHIA — Nine thousand people in Pennsylvania have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 1, making it one of the states hardest hit in deaths per capita in the omicron surge.

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Reuniting With James Harden May Be Daryl Morey’s Legacy-Defining Move

Daryl Morey made his all-in move to reunite with James Harden, and the gamble may ultimately define his legacy as an executive.

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2022 NFL mock draft: Three-round projections

The hare got the best of the tortoise in Super Bowl LVI. Ironically, it was in come-from-behind fashion.

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Akamai buys Linode for $900 million to supercharge its cloud computing services

In a deal designed to speed up its already rapid growth, the Philadelphia-based cloud computing company Linode announced it is being acquired by cybersecurity giant Akamai Technologies for $900 million.

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98% of Philly schools tested in a new study had some lead-containing water

PHILADELPHIA — Lead contamination is found in drinking water across city schools, an analysis of Philadelphia School District data found, and drinking fountains should be removed system-wide, advocates say.

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More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country

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Eagles go All-SEC with 3 first round picks in Todd McShay’s mock draft 2.0

The #Philadelphia #Eagles go All-SEC, landing two players from #Georgia and a wide receiver from #Arkansas with 3 first-round picks in Todd #McShay's #NFL mock draft #NFLDraft2022 #FlyEaglesFly #Nakobe

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Once charged with attempted murder, Paul Kroll reignites his boxing dream

PHILADELPHIA — Another workout nearing its end, Paul Kroll pulled off his sweat-soaked shirt and placed a towel atop the canvas of the ring.

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Low-income Philadelphians to receive no-strings-attached cash in anti-poverty experiments

PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia will be introducing two programs that will distribute money to low-income residents with no strings attached. The goal of the programs is to understand the impact of cash infusions on household stability and economic well-being.

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Sidney Crosby treats home fans to 500th career goal as Penguins rally to beat rival Flyers in overtime

PITTSBURGH — Early Tuesday afternoon, outside of the visiting dressing room at PPG Paints Arena, four guys inside one of hockey’s fiercest rivalries engaged in a similar conversation to ones that many Pittsburghers have had over the last couple of days.

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‘Nice to get it’: Sidney Crosby treats home fans to 500th career goal

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Mike Sielski: James Harden chose the Sixers. He has no choice but to give them his best.

PHILADELPHIA — The most telling moment of James Harden’s introductory press conference with the 76ers came less than a minute in, with Josh Harris – the franchise’s principal owner – laying bare the power dynamic that defines the modern NBA and that will define Harden’s tenure with the team, however…

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Eagles can create over $32 million in cap space with several key contract restructures

With #NFL free agency just a month away, here's how the #Philadelphia #Eagles can create upwards of $34 million in cap space by simply restructuring several deals and turning them into signing bonuses

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James Harden makes it clear the Sixers were his ‘first choice’ at introductory press conference

PHILADELPHIA — James Harden says the 76ers were his preferred destination a season ago.

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What is ‘Jackass’ without Bam Margera?

PHILADELPHIA — Somewhere between the corporeal torture and the attempt at lighting a fart on fire under water in "Jackass Forever," it becomes clear that something is missing.

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Daryl Morey Won. Now It’s Championship or Bust for the Sixers.

The championship clock is ticking in Philadelphia after the 76ers president of basketball operations got his wish in acquiring James Harden for Ben Simmons.

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In the Pa. Senate race, Conor Lamb and John Fetterman are running like Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb spent weeks calling members of Pennsylvania's Democratic State Committee angling for the party's endorsement of his Senate campaign. He's befriended politically powerful unions, party activists and insiders. And a group of Democrats from inside and outside the state are trying to raise $8 million…

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Maya Jama appears to confirm date of engagement to basketball star Ben Simmons

Maya Jama teased fans with a cryptic pic on Instagram, which suggests the date Philadelphia 76ers player Ben Simmons got down on one knee and popped the question

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Celtics injury report: Boston will not see newest Philadelphia 76er James Harden on Tuesday

The Beard will not make his debut for the Sixers until after the All-Star Break, it seems.

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Rising gun deaths push cities to shore up police and services

As the coronavirus pandemic approaches its third year, it has worsened another deadly crisis for American cities: gun violence.

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Karla Peterson: Why HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere' and ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' are your new best TV friends

On the surface, HBO's "Somebody Somewhere" and ABC's "Abbott Elementary" do not appear to be part of the same entertainment universe. The former is an ambling premium-cable dramedy set in small-town Kansas, while the latter is a cheerful network sitcom set in an urban elementary school in Philadelphia. The genial…

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Family members of overdose victims find solace in a city-run bereavement group

PHILADELPHIA — Two weeks after her daughter died, Kim Robinson-Presley finally admitted to her husband that she needed help.

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Marcus Hayes: Daryl Morey ditched Ben Simmons, snagged James Harden in Philly’s biggest trade ever

PHILADELPHIA —Halloween 2020 was a disappointment for millions of children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the season of witches brought a wizard to Philadelphia, a sorcerer who concocted the biggest deal in the city’s history:

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