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Drone photos of local flooding in North Carolina.
John Meore & Tariq Zehari/The Journal News via USA TODAY NETWORK

Philly-based company lends an eye in the sky for Florence recovery crews

Drones linked to an app give utility crews critical information to restore power

Ian Bush
Sports
Jordan Matthews
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J-Matt is back: 6 takeaways on Eagles' decision

The Eagles signed receiver Jordan Matthews, a move they made after placing receiver Mike Wallace on injured reserve.

Local News
Wilson Goode, Sr. in 2008
April Saul/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT/Sipa USA

MOVE members, residents blast street naming in former Philly mayor's honor

City Council passed a resolution in June to name a section of North 59th Street after Wilson Goode, Sr.

Cherri Gregg
National News
Wanda Barzee; Elizabeth Smart
Getty Images/CNN

Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper has been released from prison

Barzee was serving 15-year sentence when she was unexpectedly credited for time served, moving up release date from 2024

Local News
The grounds of the old Frankford Arsenal
Pat Loeb | KYW Newsradio

Council to vote on generous tax breaks for dozens of properties added just last week

51 out of 81 of city's KOZ nominees were removed; 38 new ones quickly added

Pat Loeb
Sports
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand
AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File

AP source: 76ers name Elton Brand general manager

Bryan Colangelo resigned following an investigation of his Twitter accounts.

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World News
South Korean President Moon Jae-in, left, talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Pyongyang Press Corps Pool via AP

Kim agrees to dismantle main nuke site if US takes steps too

Kim promised to accept international inspectors to monitor the closing of a key missile test site.

Health officials: Philly teens lining up for vaccinations in record numbers
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Health officials: Philly teens lining up for vaccinations in record numbers

A Philadelphia Department of Public Health official said vaccination rates among teens are on the rise

Lynne Adkins
National News
Residents look out at the flooded entrance to an apartment complex in Fayetteville, N.C.
AP Photo/David Goldman

Florence death toll climbs to 37; Trump visits stricken area

At least 27 of the deaths happened in North Carolina.

Pennsylvania
Pa. Attorney General urges lawmakers to pass legislation that strengthens laws requiring reporting of abuse.
Jim Melwert/KYW Newsradio

Lawmakers, victims push reforms recommended by priest sex abuse grand jury

"No more passing the pedophile," said victim's father.

Jim Melwert
Pennsylvania
Republican Scott Wagner is running for Pennsylvania governor.
Ian Bush | KYW Newsradio

Scott Wagner battles for Pa. governor, but has fighting words for Philly DA

Wagner offers ideas for criminal justice reform, while Dems call him a 'clown,' 'disaster'

Ian Bush
Entertainment
Bert and Ernie from "Sesame Street"
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Sesame Street says Bert and Ernie's relationship status is not complicated

Sesame Workshop issued a statement saying they were merely "best friends."