Philadelphia’s defense has led turnaround to top of NFC East
<p>PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Billy Davis says what he likes best about his unit is the way the players take a punch.</p>
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Mets top Cubs to advance to Series
<p>CHICAGO — Daniel Murphy homered in his record sixth straight postseason game and the New York Mets reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years, beating the Chicago Cubs, 8-3, W
Overdue books are returned to Oregon university library, 52 years later
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland State University librarians in Oregon finally got their hands on two overdue books — a half century after they were checked out.</p>
Thursday weather
<p>“For the next month or so, until cold air begins to dominate long periods of our weather, we can expect frequent temperature changes. </p>
Alleged domestic abuser is released without bail
<p>BERWICK — A man who allegedly fought with police officers who came to arrest him over his alleged abuse of a woman was released from prison Friday to await trial.</p>
Teens want hearings for Bloom gun game that caused alarm
<p>BLOOMSBURG — Nine Philadelphia teens who carried realistic-looking guns as they played a military-tactics game downtown have requested full hearings in their cases. </p>
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<p><strong>Police: Diaper bag used in shoplifting</p>
Ex-Miss America visits new class on beauty pageants
<p>PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — There she is in class, Miss America.</p>
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Experts are questioning estimates in DUI cases
<p>CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — The way prosecutors see it, Oneil Sharpe Jr.
Route 487 bridge reopens after upgrade
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