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DA: Man accused of driving teen from bowling alley shooting

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to batting practice during spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Harper eager to get to postseason, end Phillies’ drought

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Military begins delivering vaccines in Texas, New York

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

Man, 22, charged with rape, assault in store bathroom attack

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Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, center, congratulates teammates forward Deni Avdija, left, and guard Raul Neto during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. The Wizards won 127-124 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Russell Westbrook misses cut for NBA All-Star reserves

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (1) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Clarkson, streaking Jazz win showdown vs Simmons, 76ers

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Police: 7 people die in homicides in Philadelphia in 1 day

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers past short-handed Nets 124-108

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Tuukka Rask (40) and Anton Blidh (81) celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Kuraly, Marchand lead Bruins past Flyers

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz watches Jalen Hurts warm up before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Eagles receiving trade interest in Carson Wentz

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Storm won’t mean ‘snow day’ for Philly public school kids

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Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek, left, works for position against New York Islanders' Anders Lee during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Laughton scores in OT to give Flyers 3-2 win over Islanders

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2006, file photo, Temple head coach John Chaney yells directions to his players during the the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Philadelphia, in this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Governor pins vaccine difficulties on supply overpromises

By MARC LEVY and MICHAEL RUBINKAM and CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) reacts after a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Wright, Ellington lead Pistons over 76ers 119-104

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) **FILE**

Eagles plan to hire Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as head coach

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

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Charges: Ex-firefighter threw extinguisher at Capitol Police

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press