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FILE - In a Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 file photo, Pope Francis greets corrections officers at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia, during his visit there. A New Jersey teenager has admitted plotting to kill Pope Francis when he visited Philadelphia in 2015. Seventeen-year-old Santos Colon Jr. pleaded guilty as an adult Monday, April 3, 2017, to attempting to provide material support to terrorists. The Lindenwold resident faces up to 15 years in prison. (Todd Heisler/The New York Times, Pool)

Teen admits plotting to kill pope during Philadelphia trip

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DC United nets first win of season behind 2 early goals

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New Jersey Devils' Joseph Blandisi (64) and New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 31, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Lee, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 2-1 win over Devils

By CHRISTIAN ARNOLD - Associated Press

Officials: Man dead after police scuffles in 2 states

By KASEY JONES - Associated Press

A scrum breaks out between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers after the horn blew to end the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Simmonds scores 30th to lead Flyers past Islanders, 6-3

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Monsignor William Lynn arrives for a preliminary hearing in his retrial of his child endangerment case at the Center for Criminal Justice, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Lynn is being retried after serving nearly three years of a three- to six-year sentence in a child endangerment case. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Fewer priest accusers to testify at ex-official’s retrial

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Jordan Weal, left, scores a goal against Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 3-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Weal leads Flyers past Senators 3-2 in shootout

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Last Don Standing: The Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale’

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FILE – In this Jan. 6, 2014, file photo, Monsignor William Lynn leaves a bail hearing at the Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia. Lynn, long imprisoned over his handling of abuse complaints, may learn Friday, March 24, 2017, if his legal odyssey will come to an end. Lynn served nearly three years of a three- to six-year sentence when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tossed his conviction over trial errors. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Judge clears way for retrial of ex-Philadelphia monsignor

By MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

Philly’s soda tax slightly exceeds $6.3M February projection

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

FILE – In this Feb. 10, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia. A law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation says the FBI and IRS will announce corruption charges Tuesday, March 21, 2017, against Williams. The charges come after a lengthy investigation into $160,000 in gifts that Williams failed to report, including a new roof, a $2,700 couch and luxury vacations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

The Latest: Prosecutor pleads not guilty in bribery case

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Philadelphia issues zoning permits for weed businesses

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Winnipeg Jets' Mathieu Perreault (85), Blake Wheeler (26), Mark Scheifele (55) and Adam Lowry (17) celebrate after Perreault scored against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jets’ win streak at 3 after 3-2 win over Flyers

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Pepsi pulls 12-packs, 2-liters from shelves over soda tax

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FILE – In this Feb. 10, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia. A law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation says the FBI and IRS will announce corruption charges Tuesday, March 21, 2017, against Williams. The charges come after a lengthy investigation into $160,000 in gifts that Williams failed to report, including a new roof, a $2,700 couch and luxury vacations. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

The Latest: Prosecutor denies compromising criminal cases

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FILE - In this March 29, 2016, file photo, United States' Hilary Knight celebrates after scoring against Finland goaltender Meeri Raisanen during a women's world hockey championships game in Kamloops, British Columbia. The U.S. women’s national team says discussions with USA Hockey over an ongoing wage dispute were productive and will continue this week. The team released a statement Monday night, March 20, after a lengthy meeting that included almost 20 players and top executives from USA Hockey. Players announced last week they’d boycott the upcoming world championships in Plymouth, Michigan, unless significant progress was made toward a labor agreement. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Women’s players call negotiations with USA Hockey productive

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Brayden Schenn (10) scores past Carolina Hurricanes' Cam Ward (30) as Sean Couturier (14) and Jaccob Slavin (74) watch during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Schenn’s OT goal lifts Flyers over Hurricanes

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press