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Fire at large garage prompts Philadelphia school evacuationVideo

A raging fire destroyed a large car garage in West Philadelphia and led a nearby high school and day care to evacuate. There are no reports of any injuries and Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel says he doesn’t believe anyone remains inside. However, he says the fire has been dangerous...
U.S. may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oil fieldsVideo

KABUL, Afghanistan — The United States may leave some forces in Syria to secure oil fields and make sure they don’t fall into the hands of a resurgent Islamic State, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday, even though President Donald Trump has insisted he is pulling troops out of the...
Trump defends Gabbard in Clinton spat, says she’s no agent

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is attacking Hillary Clinton for suggesting Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian agent. Trump says of Gabbard, “she’s not a Russian agent.” Clinton appeared to call Gabbard “the favorite of the Russians” in a recent interview, saying she believes the Russians have...
American Airlines jet lands in Dublin after fumes in cabin

PHILADELPHIA — Two crew members and a passenger on an American Airlines plane have been taken to a hospital in Dublin after fumes from spilled cleaning fluid caused an emergency landing. A spokesman for the airline said Monday that medical personnel met the plane after it landed Monday afternoon. The...
Browns RB Kareem Hunt cleared to practice during NFL suspension

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns came back from their bye week with Kareem Hunt. The suspended running back is practicing with teammates for the first time since August after being cleared to return by the NFL while serving the final two games of his eight-game ban for two violent...
Authorities charge officer who opened fire on couple’s car

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut police officer who opened fire on an unarmed couple’s car and wounded a 22-year-old woman has been charged with felony assault and reckless endangerment. A state prosecutor on Monday announced the charges against Hamden officer Devin Eaton, who authorities say fired his handgun 13...
Weather Channel wades into climate debate with presidential candidates

The Weather Channel is moving beyond cold fronts and heat waves to wade into the politics of climate change, with a special planned for early next month that includes interviews with nine presidential candidates on the topic. The campaign’s most prominent climate change skeptic — President Donald Trump — declined...
Online ordering boom gives rise to virtual restaurantsVideo

NEW YORK — Frato’s Pizza looks like a typical family restaurant, with its black-and-white checkered floor and red chairs. But in the kitchen, the cooks are whipping up dishes for four other restaurants at the same time. There is, of course, the gourmet pizza that patrons have come to expect...
Tornado slams Dallas; 4 killed in Arkansas, OklahomaVideo

DALLAS — A tornado tossed trees into homes, tore off storefronts and downed power lines but killed no one in a densely populated area of Dallas, leaving Mayor Eric Johnson to declare the city “very fortunate” to be assessing only property damage. A meteorologist said people took shelter thanks to...
Wisconsin school guard not mad over firing, credits support

MADISON, Wis. — A black Wisconsin security guard who was fired for repeating a racial slur while telling a student not to use it says he’s not angry because he’s received “a busload of love” from supporters. Marlon Anderson told WMTV-TV on Sunday that he hasn’t had time to be...
Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult

The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain’s Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain’s tabloid press. The former Meghan Markle told ITV in an interview broadcast Sunday that her British friends warned her not to marry the prince because of the...
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens join Country Music Hall of FameVideo

The bestselling country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn, joined the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside comedian and singer Ray Stevens and record executive Jerry Bradley on Sunday evening, in a star-filled ceremony full of tributes to their lasting legacies. Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Ricky Skaggs,...
Fall’s the best time to harvest discounts at garden centers

Fall is the best time of year to get new trees, shrubs and perennials into the ground before cold weather sets in, and it’s often the best time to buy them, too. Garden centers traditionally mark down their off-season inventories rather than muscle them indoors for overwintering protection. Now is...
Biophilic decor: Ways to bring the feel of nature indoors

The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive to connect with nature, he said, and the more we connect, the happier we are. That’s why a walk in the woods can...
Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 winVideo

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott ran over safety Malcolm Jenkins on his way to 111 yards and a touchdown, Dak Prescott threw an easy scoring pass on a great fake to his star running back before a TD run and the Cowboys rolled to a 37-10 victory over the Philadelphia...
MLB umpire Eric Cooper dies at 52; worked playoffs 2 weeks ago

Eric Cooper, the Major League Baseball umpire who worked the AL Division Series two weeks ago, has died. He was 52. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Cooper’s death Sunday. Cooper died after having a blood clot. He had knee surgery earlier in the week and was recuperating at his father’s home...

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