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Obesity a strong predictor of severe COVID-19 cases among younger adults

Philly health commissioner urges 14-day quarantine for recent travelers to New York City

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Danny DeVito shares coronavirus PSA urging millennials to stay at home

Amidst fracking debate, more natural gas pipelines being considered for Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Some women who have C-sections are at higher risk for postpartum depression, researchers say

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Bronx man charged with kidnapping woman from Atlantic City boardwalk in sex trafficking scheme

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Pennsylvania man, 21, dies in Adirondacks skiing incident

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Final observations: Eagles 34, Giants 17

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Insurer coughs up $25,865 for Brooklyn woman's head cold

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New York taxi driver allegedly traveled to South Jersey to have sex with girl he met on social media

Piedra arrested minor Cape May County

U.S. barely keeps measles elimination status; should be eyeopener about importance of vaccines, doctors say

New York Jets fans are already clamoring for Carli Lloyd to be their kicker

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What is vitamin E acetate, the compound linked to vaping-related illnesses?

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CDC: Third death from vaping lung illness reported in Indiana

Woman, kidnapped in July from Pennsylvania truck stop, found in Iowa

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Philly residents to get a new health insurance option in 2020

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Phillies file lawsuit to keep Phillie Phanatic as the team's mascot

Are BPA-free plastics and cans as safe as advertised?

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World Cup parade live stream: Watch the USWNT celebration in New York

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Gluten-free pizzas might not be entirely free from the troubling protein

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Kitchen sponges may hold answer to antibiotic resistance

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New York ends religious exemption for vaccinations amid measles outbreak

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Tony Awards: 'Hadestown' wins best musical, Bryan Cranston wins again for best actor

'Junk' DNA can cause autism, groundbreaking study finds

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Philly man charged with transporting undocumented immigrants over U.S. border from Canada

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Eagles' VP of player personnel Joe Douglas linked to Jets after firing of GM

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Former Pa. youth ice hockey coach pleads guilty in two states on sex abuse charges

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'Game of Thrones' author calls Giants' Daniel Jones pick 'insane'

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U.S. measles cases approach highest level in 25 years

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Hoping to sleep better? Researchers debunk common myths

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'Jersey Shore' star Mike Sorrentino hangs out with Fyre Festival creator Billy McFarland in prison

WWE WrestleMania 35 Recap: 'The Man' Becky Lynch stands tall and Kofimania runs wild

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Former WIP, New Jersey radio host sentenced to three years in prison for ticket fraud

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Philly considers congestion pricing as New York City's plan moves forward

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Woodstock turns 50, will celebrate with three-day concert featuring Jay Z, Miley Cyrus

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Instant observations: Sixers cruise past Knicks in final game before All-Star break

Instant observations: Sixers escape with win over Knicks behind dominant Ben Simmons

After boy dies from breathing fish fumes, Penn Medicine doctor has advice about food allergies

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Pennsylvania is one of the most expensive states to buy a Christmas tree

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NJ Transit is banning all beverages onboard – alcoholic or otherwise – ahead of SantaCon

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Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress

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