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Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia, Friday, July 21, 2017. Sessions recently singled out Philadelphia in speaking with law enforcement officials in Las Vegas, saying the city is &quot;advertising&quot; its policy and &quot;protecting criminals.&quot; (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE **

DOJ can’t withhold grants from Philadelphia over sanctuary city policy, judge rules

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 3 2016, file photo, Amtrak investigators inspect the deadly train crash in Chester, Pa. The Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment just south of Philadelphia causing a derailment. The National Transportation Safety Board is set to review the findings of an investigation into what caused a speeding Amtrak train to slam into a backhoe last year near Philadelphia, killing two maintenance workers. The board is meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Washington to determine a probable cause of the deadly crash. (Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, File)

The Latest: Amtrak says safety improving after fatal crash

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Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk, left, watches as Mike Reilly falls while defending against Jakub Voracek, right, of Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dubnyk earns 3rd straight shutout as Wild beat Flyers 3-0

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was among the most embattled agencies in the previous administration, with deportation officers saying they signed up to enforce immigration laws only to have Obama officials put severe restrictions on when and how they could carry out their duties. (Associated Press/File)

ICE agents rebel, say Trump ‘betrayed’ them by leaving Obama’s people in place

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric, top, dives for a loose ball with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Embiid, Covington lead 76ers to 109-105 win over Clippers

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dallas Cowboys must find fast fix with 4 missing stars

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward JJ Redick, right, looks to pass as Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Fox’s jumper with 13.4 seconds left lifts Kings over 76ers

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Giroux, Voracek lead Flyers to 3-1 win over Blackhawks

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2013, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Philadelphia. Authorities have confirmed that former Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay died in a small plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola, File)

Former star pitcher Halladay killed in Florida plane crash

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Democratic nominee for Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner walks from his polling place after voting in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. His opponent is Republican Beth Grossman. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Latest: Newly elected Philly prosecutor wants change

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Democratic nominee for Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner walks from his polling place after voting in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. His opponent is Republican Beth Grossman. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Civil rights lawyer Krasner elected Philly’s top prosecutor

By KRISTEN DE GROOT - Associated Press

The Latest: Pennsylvania State Police trooper in critical

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid works against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 121-110. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Redick’s 3s, Simmons’ triple-double lead 76ers over Pacers

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux (28) is congratulated by Robert Hagg, of Sweden, after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in St. Louis. The Flyers won 2-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Neuvirth makes 33 saves as Flyers blank Blues 2-0

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

Myles Turner returns for Pacers after 7-game absence

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FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) gives a thumbs up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. Two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press that Brock Osweiler has supplanted Trevor Siemian as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback. Speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't publicly announced the switch, both people confirmed coach Vance Joseph informed his players of the QB switch at a team meeting Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Back as starter, Brock Osweiler leads Broncos vs. Eagles

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov, right, celebrates with defenseman Cody Franson after scoring his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford, Blackhawks blank Flyers 3-0

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) makes a touchdown catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) defends during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Buffalo Bills have upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by agreeing to acquire Benjamin in a trade with the Panthers. Carolina acquired Buffalo's third- and seventh-round picks in next year's draft in making the deal reached just before the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Buffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Simmons leads 76ers past Mavericks

By SEAN SHAPIRO - Associated Press

Cities not backing down on feds’ ‘sanctuary cities’ order

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press