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In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, acting Environmental Protection administrator Andrew Wheeler arrives to testify at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. The EPA says it is moving forward with a response to a class of long-lasting chemical contaminants, amid criticism from members of Congress and environmentalists that it has not moved aggressively to regulate them. In an interview with ABC News Live, Wheeler calls the chemicals commonly referred to as PFAS, “a very important threat.” (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The Latest: Environmentalists criticize water pollution plan

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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp, left, starting pitcher Aaron Nola, center, and relief pitcher Victor Arano, right, walk onto the field at the Philadelphia Phillies spring training baseball facility, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

After getting big deal, Nola hopes for titles with Phillies

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Blue-collar Conservatism’ by Timothy J. Lombardo

By Paul Davis

Inmate serving life in slayings convicted in inmate’s death

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim (6) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Murray, Crosby lead Penguins past Flyers 4-1

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after being fouled during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 117-110. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

NBA opening investigation of Ben Simmons-Magic Johnson meeting request

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) drives past Los Angeles Clippers' Garrett Temple (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Clippers rally from 28 down, beat Celtics 123-112

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Tyler Toffoli, left, and Oscar Fantenberg celebrate after Toffoli's goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Toffoli leads Kings to shootout victory, ends Flyers’ streak

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Tanker overturns, bursts into flames on highway, 2 injured

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris laughs during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tobias Harris hopes to stick around in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Man charged with sex assault of ‘helpless’ woman on train

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis laughs as he walks on the court before an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in New Orleans, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Davis remains in trade limbo; Barnes to Sacramento

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Shey Hall, left, 35, of New Jersey, and Evan Figueroa-Vargas, 37, of Mayfair, hold a banner in protest outside of the U.S. Attorney's office in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. U.S. Attorney William McSwain has filed a suit to stop a nonprofit from opening the nation's first supervised drug injection site to address Philadelphia's opioid problem. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

US attorney in Philadelphia sues over safe injection site

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

In this Aug. 29, 2018, file photo, U.S. Attorney William McSwain is shown at a news conference in Philadelphia. David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

William McSwain, Philadelphia U.S. attorney, files lawsuit to stop safe injection site from opening

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard, center, goes up for a shot between Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. Toronto won 119-107. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lowry has big half amid trade rumors, Raptors hold off 76ers

By DAVE ZEITLIN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93) scores a goal against Vancouver Canucks' Jacob Markstrom (25) as Alexander Edler (23) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hart dives, saves Flyers to get 8th straight victory

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

School art collection to be back in view, officials vow

By KRISTEN A. GRAHAM and The Philadelphia Inquirer - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2016 file photo John Dougherty, right, makes some brief comments to the media, in Philadelphia. The powerful union boss who has held a tight grip on construction jobs and politics in the Philadelphia region and beyond has been indicted in an FBI probe along with a city councilman and at least six others. Federal prosecutors say Dougherty used union funds as &quot;his own personal bank account.&quot; Dougherty leads the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, along with the city's Building Trades Council. He has been at the helm of the century-old electricians union for 25 years. (Charles Fox/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

The Latest: Union leader pleads not guilty to bribery, theft

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Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins, right, celebrates a score with Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Embiid, 76ers spoil DeMarcus Cousins’ home Warriors debut

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Bill Cosby victim settles defamation suit with ex-prosecutor

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press