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DA seeks court removal of lawmaker convicted of bribery

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

FILE - This combination of undated photos provided by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office in Norristown, Pa., shows Jonathan Harris, of Johnstown, Pa. Harris, accused of strangling a model in one of Philadelphia's affluent suburbs pleaded not guilty Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, to murder charges, days after a suspect in the burglary of her apartment was taken into custody. (Montgomery County District Attorney's Office via AP, File)

Suspect in model’s strangulation death pleads not guilty

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FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz, left, and Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott, right, greet each other after their NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. Prescott and the Cowboys saved their season with a win in Philadelphia a month ago. Now Carson Wentz and the defending champion Eagles are trying to do the same in Texas against first-place Dallas on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Eagles try to stay afloat at Cowboys, who did same in Philly

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler (23) fouls Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as he looks for the shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leonard scores 36 points as Raptors beat 76ers 113-102

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Boil water advisory lifted for communities near Philadelphia

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Washington Redskins' Mark Sanchez (6) is hit by Philadelphia Eagles' Nigel Bradham (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Redskins narrowly trail at halftime vs. Eagles with Mark Sanchez in at quarterback

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Seattle Mariners' Jean Segura hits an RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) **FILE**

Phils get star shortstop Jean Segura from Seattle for Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' Mark Sanchez during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles top Redskins on night when nothing goes right

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

3 bodies found inside ransacked Philadelphia house

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2015, file photo, state Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Philadelphia, sits at her desk at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. A county judge in Harrisburg on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, sentenced Lowery Brown to 23 months of probation and $4,000 in restitution for bribery and other charges. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Pennsylvania state lawmaker gets probation in bribery case

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Wilson Chandler (22) goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards' Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons help 76ers rout Wizards

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Some communities near Philadelphia under water boil advisory

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End of the line for train station’s flipping departure board

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FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) carries the ball toward the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Landover, Md. The Redskins face the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Peterson is on his way to his eighth 1,000-yard rushing season. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

No pain, no gain in the playoff chase

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Authorities: Man hit detective with car to escape drug deal

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Philadelphia Police Capt. John Ryan, center, speaks to the media during a news conference as Commissioner Richard Ross, right, and District Attorney Larry Krasner look on, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police announced Thursday that one man has been arrested and another man is in custody in the killings of four people found shot to death in a basement last week. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Latest: 1 charged, 2 more arrested in quadruple killing

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Philadelphia 76ers' Jimmy Butler (23) hits a game-winning three-point shot over Brooklyn Nets' Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in New York. The 76ers won 127-125. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Butler’s 3-pointer caps 76ers’ rally to beat Nets

By ADRY TORRES - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, works around Chicago Bulls' Wendell Carter Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns’ 35 points, 22 boards lead Wolves over Bulls, 111-96

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Amir Johnson, right, dives for the loose ball before Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood, left, could get it during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Clarkson, Hood help Cavaliers hand 76ers first home loss

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny, right, upends New York Rangers' Lias Andersson as they fight for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 4-0. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Couturier, Konecny lead Flyers over Rangers 4-0

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press