Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/top-stories en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:39:27 -0500 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:39:27 -0500 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Beltway-Chase-Suspect-Arrested-for-Attempted-Murder-71010617.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:38:17 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*93/maryland+state+police.jpg
Pa. man deliberately rammed troopers' cars, police said.

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Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting involving an off-duty officer Saturday night in the city’s Port Richmond section.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/Eagles-Bears-Week-11-71166962.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:31:10 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Cutler+hit.jpg
In a battle of Wild-Card hopefuls Jay Cutler came up short while Donovan McNabb shined.

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Smiling Sheldon Brown seems ready to go.

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Dozens of people were rushed to the hospital after an overnight fire ripped through a Northeast apartment complex.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Are_You_Addicted_to_Facebook__Philadelphia.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:11:59 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/FacebookAddiction_640x480.jpg
Author shares signs in new book that could reveal you may actually be addicted to the social networking site.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/PhillyU-Honors-A-Legend-70643007.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:01 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Herb-Magee.jpg
Philadelphia University plans to honor their legendary basketball coach Herb Magee before Saturday's home opener.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Cop-Killer-Convicted-of-1st-Degree-Murder-70542962.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:34 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/John-Lewis1.jpg
John Lewis could be put to death for killing Philly Police Officer Chuck Cassidy.

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Thousands of runners are set to take to the historic streets of Philadelphia on Sunday for the 16th annual marathon.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Six-Arrested-in-Brutal-Rape-West-Philadelphia-Woman-70673377.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/West-Philly-Gang-Rape.jpg
Philadelphia police arrested six males in connection to a brutal sexual assault of a 24-year-old woman in West Philadelphia Thursday night.

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You won't get rich but there are lots of local, seasonal jobs to be had right now.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Criminal_Identity_Theft_Your_Worst_Nightmare_Philadelphia.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:09:06 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Investigators_-_Criminal_Identity_Theft_640x480.jpg
Imagine getting arrested by police, over and over again for a crime you never committed. For one local man, it's his worst nightmare, all because an old friend used his name during an arrest.Authorities say criminal identity theft is a growing...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/Weird_News_Photos.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:55:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/sportsaddA2.jpg
From mermaids to flying pigs check out these pictures of off-beat, interesting happenings from around the world.

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The handcuffed teen jumped in the front seat of the police car and took off.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/2_Arrested_in_Pizza_Delivery_Robbery_Sting_Philadelphia.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:37 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PizzaDeliveryRobberySting_640x480.jpg
A twenty-something couple was arrested and charged with holding up several Upper Darby pizza delivery drivers after a undercover sting operation found them out.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Survival_of_the_Fittest_on_Chestnut_Hill_Philadelphia.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:44 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Chestnut_Hill.jpg
As another major retailer jumps off Germantown Ave. residents and business leaders are wondering what happened to to the quaint retails district.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Hang--It-All-Locals-Fight-to-Air-Dirty-Laundry.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:23:12 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/laundry-2.jpg
Town officials don’t want to see Carin Froelich’s unmentionables. But she's determined to show them.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/television/NATL-Lou-Dobbs-Might-Run-for-Senate-White-House-70578182.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:20 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/loudobbsA.jpg
Ousted CNN host Lou Dobbs could be the next U.S. Senator from NJ.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Newsweek-Filches-Palin-Photo-Rodale-Angry-70543862.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:50 -0500 seeking Sarah Palin's endorsement in the race for Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Palin hasn't decided yet if she will help Kirk.]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/sarah+palin+new.jpg
Newsweek ran a photo Sarah Palin on its cover. But it wasn’t Newsweek’s photo to run.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/weather/stories/Hurricanes-Winter-Forecast-Snowy-End-to-the-Season-70425742.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:15:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/philly-winter-weather-1118.jpg
The research is done, the numbers are crunched, the models are studied and now Glenn's ready to make his winter prediction.

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Autism could be on the rise in the Keystone State.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Time-In-Prison--70426052.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:11:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/111809+Tip+Jar.jpg
Happy hour ends with handcuffs when they won't pay a $16 tip for "terrible" service.

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Hawaiian shirts and shorts were the garb as the Phillies All-Star was married.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/The-Grinch-Strikes-North-Pole-Forced-to-Stop-Replying-to-Childrens-Letters-70523362.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:49:03 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/christmas+letter.jpg
Letters addressed to Santa in the North Pole will go unanswered this year after Operation Santa sex offender scandal

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Psalm-109-8-obama-assassination-70459737.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:01 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*120/Psalm+t-shirts.jpg
“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

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Proposed biking regulations have biking group steamed.

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Former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams will cut a deal that could send him to prison for three years for the accidental shooting of his driver nearly eight years ago, according to a report.

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Washington Crossing Park closes today due to lack of funds, but the beloved reenactment is saved.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Teens-Charged-With-Robberies-After-Videotaping-Crimes-70414222.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:40:29 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Teens+Videotape+Robberies+-+grey+hoodie+steal.jpg
Teens stupidly record themselves breaking into a handful of homes to rob Christmas presents, electronics and food, according to police.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Anchors-Away-65512082.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:25:03 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/dave1robertsREAL.jpg
Check out these beloved (or not) Philly anchors that have left the broadcasting business. Some got fired, some retired and some left us much too soon.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/enjoy-this/The_Obamas_Euro_trip.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:56:49 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/obamawallA.jpg
First Lady Michelle Obama spent time in Copenhagen this week in hopes of convincing the International Olympic Committee that Chicago should host the 2016 Olympics. Check out these photos of the...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Busted__Pizza_Delivery_Sting_Philadelphia.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:34:40 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/PHIpizzabustchitwood_640x480.jpg
Upper Darby police posing as pizza deliverers foil an alleged robbery. They shot one suspect.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Exclusive__Camden_Officers_Accused_of_Corruption_Philadelphia.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:46 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/InvestigatorsCamdenPDInvestigation_640x480.jpg
Sources say three Camden, N.J. police officers are being investigated by the FBI for alleged corruption. Their involvement in up to 30 cases could cause the court to overturn the rulings.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local-beat/Unprovoked-Pit-Bull-Attack-Leaves-Girl-Scarred-70440162.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:52 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/120*90/Girl+Pitbull+Attack+-+Precious.jpg
Precious is afraid to go back to the park after two dogs pounced her in an unprovoked attack.

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