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Police Officer Shares How He Helped Save Drowning Child's Life Video included

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A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life. More>>

Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said. More>>

Delco Rower Remembered By Teammates After Fatal Crash Video included

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A Delco rowing team remembers one of their own after a deadly crash Thursday night.  More>>

Disabled Teen Girl's Bite Marks Investigated Video included

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A 16-year-old girl with cerebral palsy is on the mend after being savagely bitten on her back and shoulder. The questions: who did it, when and where? More>>

Plea Offer To Woman In Del. Doctor's Waterboarding Case

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A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him. More>>

Father Of Late SEAL Speaks Out About Suing Obama, Biden Video included

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The father of a Navy SEAL from Philadelphia discusses why he's suing the president of the United States. More>>

Main Line Officials Want SEPTA Surveillance Cameras To Help Stop Crime

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When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway. More>>

Flasher Targeting Women In Montgomery County Video included

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A man in Montgomery County is determined to shock and disgust unsuspecting women, even if they're with their young children.
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Woman Charged Over Fight With Girl, 11, At Philly School

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Police are investigating a bizarre confrontation at a local elementary school. The alleged combatants were a grown woman and an 11-year-old girl. More>>

Philly Students Stage Walkout To Protest Budget Cuts

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Philadelphia students walked out of school Friday and flooded the streets of Center City to protest district budget cuts. More>>

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $600 Million, New U.S. Record

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Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. More>>

School Bus Video Shows Students Bullying Aide Video included

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They're barely old enough to see over the seats but that doesn't stop these kids from targeting a bus aid with profanity-laced insults, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon reports. More>>

13 Expensive Snakes Stolen From State College Home

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The search is on for the thief who targeted a family's home in Centre County. The loot that was taken? Thirteen snakes. More>>

Police: Trenton Hostage-Taker Had Fake Gun

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Investigators now say the gun used by a man while holding three children and two dead bodies inside a home was actually fake. More>>

Comeback Down The Shore Kicks Off In Atlantic City! Video included

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Fox 29's Sue Serio got up extra bright and early this morning to kick off Fox 29's 'Comeback Down The Shore' series.Sue visited come local restaurants that were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.  As you can More>>

The Sweet Sound Of 'Angels Under The Subway' Video included

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This duo may not see the joy they bring to busy commuters. But that doesn't stop them from belting out songs in rush-hour harmony. More>>

Why You Really Need To Look Up From Your Phone Occasionally Video included

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How to avoid letting your handheld device lead you down a dangerous path. More>>

CHOP Throws It's Annual Prom Video included

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Prom night is a right of passage for teens everywhere, but for the kids at the children's Hospital of Philadelphia, it's a chance to ditch the  hospital gown and dance their cares away! Fox 29's Stacey More>>

  • SportsSports

  • Domonic Brown drove in the tiebreaking run on an infield grounder in the eighth and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped the Cincinnati Reds' six-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory on Friday night.
    Domonic Brown drove in the tiebreaking run on an infield grounder in the eighth and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped the Cincinnati Reds' six-game winning streak with a 5-3 victory on Friday night.

  • The Phillies have recalled right-hander B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and sent left-hander Raul Valdes down.
    The Phillies have recalled right-hander B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and sent left-hander Raul Valdes down.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:31:25 GMT
    The hockey coaches have figured out how to really solve the big issues in professional sports. They're Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates and New York Rangers coach John Tortorella.
    The hockey coaches have figured out how to really solve the big issues in professional sports. They're Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates and New York Rangers coach John Tortorella.

  • Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.
    Officials say a 22-year-old Delaware State University football player from Maryland was seriously injured in a crash with a box truck and a tour bus in Middletown.

  • Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay.
    Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls and strikes should be subject to instant replay.

  • A previously scheduled nonconference game between Rutgers and Penn State in 2014 will become the Big Ten's first game under the new 14-team alignment with the Scarlet Knights joining the league.
    A previously scheduled nonconference game between Rutgers and Penn State in 2014 will become the Big Ten's first game under the new 14-team alignment with the Scarlet Knights joining the league.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:45:47 GMT
    One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
    One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 10:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:20:29 GMT
    David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season.The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a global superstar
    David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season.The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a global superstar

  • NBA owners voted Wednesday to reject the Sacramento Kings' proposed move to Seattle, the latest in a long line of cities that have tried to land the franchise.
    The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise.

  • Landon Donovan scored one goal and added two assists to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy past the Philadelphia Union 4-1 Wednesday night.
    Landon Donovan scored one goal and added two assists to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy past the Philadelphia Union 4-1 Wednesday night.

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