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Freddy Galvis leaps into a pile of his Phillies teammates after hitting a walkoff home run against the Reds on Sunday. (David Maialetti/Staff Photographer)

Kratz, Galvis lift Phillies over Reds

Intimidation charges once sought against DeCoatsworth
Corbett's chilly graduation reception
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Officer who shot NY student faced difficult decision
Police seek missing Skippack student

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Quintero likely to replace Ruiz

Entertainment & Lifestyle The Night Cap

O.J. Simpson shakes hands with defense team member Josh Barry at the end of an evidentiary hearing in Clark County District Court on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Las Vegas. Simpson, who is currently serving a nine-to-33-year sentence in state prison as a result of his October 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping charges, is using a writ of habeas corpus to seek a new trial, claiming he had such bad representation that his conviction should be reversed. (AP Photo/Ethan Miller, Pool)

OJ Simpson might be closer to freedom

Tim McGraw performs during the Two Lanes of Freedom Tour at the Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, May 17, 2013. ( DAVID M WARREN / Staff Photographer )

Tim McGraw delivers brawny two-hour set at Susquehanna Bank Center

Edward Walter Furlong is best known for his role as John Connor in "Terminator 2." (AP Photo)

Edward Furlong arrested, suspected of violating restraining order

It's raining, it's pouring: 11 stylish rainy day accessories

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Sports

Eagles Phillies Sixers Flyers Union College Forum

Pattison Ave: Eagles' Mathis thinking of Tebow
Birds' Eye View: Avant, Harbor put on defense

If selected by the Flyers in next month´s NHL draft, hulking defenseman Darnell Nurse would not feel an added burden playing in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP file photo)

Flyers liking McNabb’s nephew

Execs confused by Sixers’ plan
Philly has UFC fighter to call own
76ers to follow Rockets model?
IronPigs, Fightin Phils routed
Eagles to cut RB Maysonet
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News

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Small Fla. city waits for Powerball winner
2 men arrested in killing over iPad in Las Vegas

In this image taken from video and provided to WABC TV News by an airport source, emergency personnel spray foam on the fuselage of a US Airways Express commuter plane after it made a belly landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The turboprop plane reportedly left Philadelphia shortly before 11 p.m., Friday, and landed safely at Newark with its landing gear retracted at about 1 a.m., Saturday. There were no injuries. (AP Photo/WABC TV News)

Philly flight forced to make belly landing

Police accidentally kill Hofstra student
Small Fla. city waits for Powerball winner
Why Benghazi keeps returning
Smokers, drinkers brace for new taxes
At the IRS, wrong, but maybe explainable

Health & Science

Broad St. Run E-book Healthcare Science

Penn team 'fools' immune system to fight cancer
Beer ingredient may help treat diabetes, cancer
Alcohol blamed for 1 in every 30 cancer deaths

When it comes to health care, it pays to shop around

Weight-loss gimmicks: Does the Slim Belly belt really work?
Got diet milk?
Don't let gardening be a pain in the back... or knees
Heat up the grill with these healthy recipes
How to encourage your spouse to get fit

Real Estate

A recently built home by Cavalier Homes on Ridge Rd. in Chadds Ford, Delaware County. ( CHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer )

Chadds Ford: The charms of Wyeth country

A fairy-tale house in real life
'Town by Town' series offers more
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Cars

Chevy Silverado gets impressive update

MKZ gives Lincoln fresh start on road to relevance
Mini Paceman a small object moving at high speed
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Jobs

How to be an 'A' job candidate

Help at home is critical for doctor moms
How to deal with an intimidating co-worker
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Business

Small Business The Street Top Workplaces Top 10s

Grilling tips to cut colon cancer risk
Drug manufacturing problems and malfeasance span the globe

Beverly B. Brownstein, 75, businesswoman

Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology
Beware of credit-report offers when checking your status
Flying to Egypt? You can stop worrying about your bags
AVI should be just a first step
Web Wealth: helping children understand money management

Travel

2013 Shore Guide Travel Deals Top 10: Road Trips

A tea plucker works on the Gatoonga Tea Estate in Jorhat in Assam, India. Assam is a must for tourists interested in tea and the lifestyle of its planters. Several colonial era bungalows and mansions are now open to visitors for overnight stays. (AP Photo/Denis Gray) ORG XMIT: BK103

Savoring India's tea trails

The sweet names of an island dream
Roaming the grounds where giants dot the land
All are summoned to Ireland

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