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Citing courtroom delays that plague Philadelphia's criminal-justice system, a top city judge has pressed court-appointed defense lawyers to move their cases along swiftly.
 
Read The Inquirer Investigative Series: Justice: Delayed, Dismissed, Denied
 
Berks County starts witness protection program
 
Pa. court system sets emergency contingency plans
President Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe of Common Pleas Court said her office will monitor how long lawyers took to handle cases, though some lawyers were unhappy with her announcement. (Tom Gralish / Staff)
President Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe of Common Pleas Court said her office will monitor how long lawyers took to handle cases, though some lawyers were unhappy with her announcement. (Tom Gralish / Staff)
Eagletarian: Center Jamaal Jackson will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. "I'm heartbroken that I can't help my teammates win a divisional title and possibly a Super Bowl," he said via text.
 
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President Barack Obama said Monday he has ordered a review of the nation's watchlist system and of its air safety regulations following a Christmas Day attack on a U.S. airliner.
 
Al-Qaida group says it was behind jetliner attack
 
Passengers welcome increased airport security
 
Terror suspect's family sought, got no help
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Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the penitentary complex. Tour routes generally include the cellblocks, center suveillance hub, Al Capone's cell (pictured above) and the newly restored Alfred W. Fleisher Memorial Synagogue.
Monday, December 28 • 10:00 AM •
Eastern State Penitentiary • 22nd St. & Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA
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When John Zeiger was laid off, he took the opportunity to pursue a completely different career. These days, the former systems analyst is now a male model and designs web sites on the side.
Jeremy Maclin said he knew his feet were down as he extended far past the sideline to catch the pass, at the Denver Broncos' 13-yard line, with 59 seconds left. Maclin's spectacular catch set up David Akers' 28-yard field goal with four seconds left that gave the Eagles their sixth victory in a row, 30-27.