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Patients Remember Slain Doctor Video included

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Doctor Michelle Liggio was a very popular Pensauken doctor. Tonight she's a murder victim. Police say her husband shot her inside her office before turning the gun on himself.
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Police Arrest Man Wanted In Bensalem Stabbing

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Bensalem police have arrested the suspect wanted for stabbing a man during a vehicle break-in. They previously released a series of suspect photos to help in the search.
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Philadelphia School District Struggles To Avoid Doomsday Budget

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Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen. More>>

Murder/Suicide In Camden County Video included

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Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
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Flash Flood Warnings In Effect As T-Storms Bring Downpours Video included

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Torrential rain and storms are moving across the region tonight. The heavy rain is causing flooding for some people out on the roads, particularly in South Jersey and Delaware. More>>

AMA Recognizes Obesity As Illness

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At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness. More>>

Philly Food Pantry Offers Healthy Food For Those In Need Video included

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Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
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Weather Causes Flooding In New Jersey Video included

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We're not talking about flooded street corners. In Margate, some streets look more like rivers. More>>

Man Sexually Assaults Ex And Videotapes It On Her Phone Video included

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In Delaware County, a man is charged with raping a woman. And what led to his arrest--her iPhone. Upper Darby police arrested 23-year-old Gaurave Kumar for sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
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Vacant Properties In Philly To Be Auctioned Off

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Philadelphia is set to unload vacant properties, for the right price.
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NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on... More>>

Rolling Stones Perform In South Philly

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The Rolling Stones take their "50 and Counting" tour to South Philly. They're touring the world to celebrate five decades together.
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PSPCA Rescues 17 Cats From Bridesburg Rowhome

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For the second time in one week, officers from the PSPCA are rescuing cats from another hoarding situation.17 cats have been rescued so far from a rowhome on the 2000 block of Margaret Street. 
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Teacher Who Allowed Piercing In Class Charged

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A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
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Only On Fox: Gun Toting Bandit Caught On Tape in Daring Robbery Video included

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Lots of traffic and police activity, police cameras are everywhere. But that didn't stopped this armed robber from calmly walking into a Dunkin Donuts on camera Monday afternoon and sticking the place up. More>>

Fake Pilot Sentenced

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The French national who pretended to be a pilot and accessed the cockpit of a US Airways plane has been sentenced today for fraud. More>>

Accused Baby-Killer Pressured Into Confession, Says His Attorney

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It was a crime that stunned a Montgomery County community--the murder of a baby and her grandmother. Now, the lawyer for 27-year-old Raghunandan Yandamuri says his client was "pressured" into confessing.
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New App Rats Out Illegal Parking, Gives You Portion Of Fine

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We all complain about the parking authority, but what if you could use your cell phone to report illegally parked cars? More>>

2 Dead In Double Shooting In NJ Doctor's Office Video included

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Authorities say a man and woman have been killed in a shooting in a southern New Jersey doctor's office. More>>

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $325k Sold At Philly 7-Eleven

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One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 dollars was among more than 381,000 prize-winning tickets sold for the June 17 drawing. More>>

Woman Coaxes Young Girl To Steal Wallet At Nail Salon

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Philadelphia Police have released video of a robbery involving a woman and a young girl. The disturbing aspect of this crime, other that the obvious, is that the girl is clearly a juvenile, and the woman More>>

Man Shot Dead Walking To Work In City's Fairhill Section Video included

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A 46-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in the Fairhill section of the city. More>>

The First Lady's Hair Trends On Twitter; #badhairday Video included

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The First Lady gave a speech at the G-8 in Belfast yesterday.So, what is everyone talking about today? Her hair.Those famous and controversial bangs are growing out - and right into her eyes.The Twitterverse More>>

Will Shooting Victim's Phone Reach Philly's 'New Apple Store?' Video included

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Police are hunting for the gunmen who shot a man for his cell phone overnight in the city's Lawncrest section. More>>

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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:59:35 GMT
    At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness.
    At the annual American Medical Association (AMA) meeting in Chicago, doctors have voted to recognize obesity as an illness.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:10 GMT
    Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
    Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:42:20 GMT
    The Rolling Stones take their "50 and Counting" tour to South Philly. They're touring the world to celebrate five decades together.
    The Rolling Stones take their "50 and Counting" tour to South Philly. They're touring the world to celebrate five decades together.
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    Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of dollars.

  • Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: "Not so fast."
    Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: "Not so fast."

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    A woman told authorities she was held captive for more than a year by three people who forced her to do housework, raided her bank account and menaced her with snakes and pit bulls.
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