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Philadelphia DA names staffer to protect immigrant rights

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In this March 20, 2013, file photo, Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. A spokesman for Meehan, who settled a former aide’s sexual harassment complaint with taxpayer money, told House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, that he will not seek another term in Congress. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Congressman who settled complaint won’t seek re-election

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Firm wins right to build mini-casino in Westmoreland County

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Philly mayor says no Eagles jersey for William Penn statue

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Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) chase a rebound during the first half on an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Simmons’ triple-double helps 76ers top Bulls 115-101

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Bill Cosby performs comedy at the LaRose Jazz Club in Philadelphia on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. It was his first public performance since his last tour ended amid protests in May 2015. Cosby has denied allegations from about 60 women that he drugged and molested them over five decades. He faces an April retrial in the only case to lead to criminal charges. (AP Photo/Michael R. Sisak)

Bill Cosby is hitting the town; legal experts see a strategy

By Michael Sisak - Associated Press

FILE - This July 31, 2017, file photo shows discarded syringes in an open-air heroin market that has thrived for decades, slated for cleanup along train tracks a few miles outside the heart of Philadelphia. Philadelphia wants to become the first U.S. city to allow supervised drug injection sites as a way to combat the opioid epidemic, city officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, saying they would seek outside operators to establish one or more safe injection sites. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Philadelphia wants safe injection sites to help opioid fight

By KRISTEN DE GROOT - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson looks out over the crowd as confetti falls after the team's 38-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

NFL Today, Conference Championships

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In this Aug. 22, 2017, file photo, Bill Cosby departs after a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

The Latest: Cosby says friends prompted his return to stage

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In this Aug. 22, 2017, file photo, Bill Cosby departs after a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Bill Cosby jokes in 1st show since 2015 that he ‘used to be’ comedian

By Michael Sisak - Associated Press

Man charged with punching horse, officer before Eagles game

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Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (11) celebrates his game-winning overtime goal with right wing Wayne Simmonds (17), center Sean Couturier (14) and defenseman Ivan Provorov, second from left, in an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Washington. The Flyers won 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Konecny’s OT goal lifts Flyers past Capitals 2-1

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks toward the field to warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

The Latest: Foles, Eagles will be underdogs 1 more time

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Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz congratulates Nick Foles (9) during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nick Foles, Eagles fly into Super Bowl, rout Vikings

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Michal Neuvirth, left, and Travis Konecny celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 3-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Konecny leads Flyers past Devils 3-1 with goal, assist

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

A United States Park Police officer post a sign informing of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island closing at an entrance to the ferry, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in New York. The National Park Service announced that the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island would be closed Saturday &quot;due to a lapse in appropriations.&quot; Late Friday, the Senate failed to approve legislation to keep the government from shutting down after the midnight deadline. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Signs of government shutdown spotty but symbolic

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount (29) breaks a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys' Xavier Woods (25) in the second half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. When Chris Long and LeGarrette Blount arrived in Philadelphia after winning a Super Bowl with New England last season, they brought much-needed veteran leadership and experience. Both players have played key roles in helping the Eagles reach the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Blount and Long brought winning ways to the Eagles

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Vikings-Eagles Capsule

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Flyers retire Hall of Fame center Eric Lindros’ No. 88

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) beats Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) to the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Embiid scores 26, Sixers beat Celtics 89-80

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press