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New COVID-19 strain

The new COVID-19 variant is now in the United States — here's what is known

Illness

Not pandemic-proof: Insulin copay caps fall short, fueling underground exchanges
Insulin Underground Exchanges

Health News

Antibody tests were hailed as a way to end lockdowns, but they're causing confusion instead

Deaths

Owner of Northern Liberties pizzeria Rustica dies in ski accident
Rustica Frank Maimone

Animals

Obese black bear from Pennsylvania sportsmen's club relocated to Colorado sanctuary
Dillon Black Bear

Addiction

Don't toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities
Vaping Waste

Health News

If you smoke pot, your anesthesiologist needs to know
Anesthesia Sedation Surgery 04172019

Investigations

Philadelphia couple claim they fell ill at same Dominican Republic resort where three other Americans died
Grand Bahia Philly couple

Wellness

The stress antidote you've been looking for may be lurking in dirt
dirt bacteria stress

Travel

American Airlines adds service from Philly to Colorado ski resort
Stock_Carroll - American Airlines plane at the Philadelphia International Airport

Prevention

Why, yes, the chemicals in nail salons are just as harmful as they smell
nail salon chemical risk

Health News

Regular cannabis users can require up to two times the normal level of sedation for surgeries
Anesthesia Sedation Surgery 04172019

Business

Former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort Casino dies in car crash
Ocean Resort Casino Main

Politics

Narberth-native John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, announces presidential bid

Missing People

Marlton man missing after hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
Ryan Albert Marlton

Obituaries

Delco woman dies in fall from Colorado mountain
Tenmile Range

Odd News

Well, that's a unique way to try and pass a drug test
Angelique Sanchez

Phillies

Denver Post uses photo of Citizens Bank Park for cover on Rockies home opener
Carroll - Philadelphia Phillies 2018 Home Opener

Health Care Costs

A hospital charged $1,877 to pierce a 5-year-old’s ears. This is why health care costs so much

Odd News

Why did a chicken live for 18 months after its head was cut off?
Mike the Headless Chicken

Animals

#BearWatch2017: The bears are now playing instruments
bear piano

Business

This weekend, the business of pot comes to Philly

Taxes

Weird tax law means no sales tax on pot for one day in Colorado

Crime and Courts

Colorado movie rampage jurors to hear from expert on psychosis

Trial

Judge dismisses fifth juror in Colorado movie massacre trial

Health News

Dog spreads plague to four Colorado residents
05012015_Vet_AP

Crime and Courts

Long-awaited Colorado cinema massacre trial to get under way

Health News

Success of GoFundMe campaign jeopardizes boy's medical benefits
04.10.15_Austin

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong charged with hit-and-run in Colorado
Lance Armstrong

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