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Nelson Mandela Dead: Remembering Mandela in Philadelphia

On Thursday, Nelson Mandela died at his home at the age of 95. The anti-apartheid leader was imprisoned for 27 years and later became South […]

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WATCH: Officer Rescues Man From Burning Truck

NBC 10 reports on how Cape May Officer Scott Krissinger saved a man from a burning truck:

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George Zimmerman Arrested *Again*

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Chick-Fil-A CEO to Receive Equality Award?!

PROGRESS REPORT Missouri will allow gay couples to file joint taxes Kentucky National Guard now allowing benefits for same-sex married couples NEWS MAKERS Openly gay […]

Sarah Palin gestures during a book signing, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 in Bethlehem, Pa. The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee signed copies of her new book, "Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas". Palin chose to start her book tour near a city with obvious connections to the holiday. Bethlehem was founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve, 1741. Its nickname is the "Christmas City" and the city draws many tourists during the holiday season. (AP Photo/The Express-Times, Matt Smith)
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Sarah Palin, Yawn, Wants to Protect Christmas

In what may go down as one of the most transparent marketing gimmicks of all time, Sarah Palin traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this week on […]

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GIVE ME HEADLINES: David Beckham’s New Undie Line, Indianapolis Stands Up for Marriage Equality and More

YAY Indianapolis City Council votes against legislation banning gay marriage. BOO Senator Marco Rubio is headlining a fundraiser for vehement anti-gay group Florida Family Policy Council. […]

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Cougar Kills Philly Native in Oregon

NBC 10 reports: “A Philadelphia woman killed by a cougar this weekend at a suburban Portland, Ore., animal sanctuary had expressed concerns about safety measures […]

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GIVE ME HEADLINES: Pat Robinson Named “Bigot of the Year,” Downton Abbey News and More in the Day’s Headlines

Welcome to the first edition of “Give Me Headlines,” a rundown of the day’s biggest newsmakers that I just don’t have time to post throughout […]

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: Hawaii to Become 16th Marriage Equality State

PROGRESS REPORT Hawaii state House approves marriage equality bill General Motors will recognize marriages of its gay employees For the first time, trans woman appointed […]

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Typhoon Haiyan Kills 10,000

United States Marines were sent to a post-disaster Philippines as the scope of Typhoon Haiyan’s destruction widened, with estimates of the storm killing 10,000  Filipinos and decimating the […]

Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin (71) on the sideline in the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium. | Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
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How Do You Bully a 300-Pound NFL Lineman Like Jonathan Martin?

To anyone whose kid has ever suited up for competitive sports, the news out of Miami last week was incomprehensible. Dolphins left tackle Jonathan Martin, […]

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Jeff Langum Has the Best Beard in the World

Congrats to Jeff Langum of @PhillyBMC, he won “full beard natural” at the World Beard & Moustache Championships! PIC: pic.twitter.com/vvMnDiJvSR — The Preston & Steve […]

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Are You Part of the “Sleepless Elite”?

The White House has announced a “tech blitz” to take on the glitches at HealthCare.gov that have been thwarting millions of Americans attempting to sign […]

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Police: Jersey Man Set Self on Fire in D.C.

CBS Local reports that police have identified the man who set himself on fire Monday on the National Mall in Washington D.C.: 64 year-old John Constantino […]

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Exclusive: Kermit Gosnell Says He Is “Spiritually Innocent”–and Sends Abortion-Inspired Poetry from Prison

Talking publicly for the first time since his trial and conviction on three counts of murder, one count of involuntary manslaughter and more than 200 […]