When a recently banned debate teacher showed up to his former workplace, Moorestown High School, there was some cause for concern amongst school officials.
6 Arrested In 'Horrifying' West Philadelphia Rape
Police arrested six suspects in connection to the sexual assault of a woman in West Philadelphia Thursday evening. Investigators said the initial attack happened at about 11:00 p.m. inside the Li Lai Chinese restaurant located in the 5600 block of Walnut Street.
Convicted Cop Killer To Learn Fate Next Week
Should John "Jordan" Lewis, the 23 year old North Philadelphia man convicted of killing Philadelphia police officer Chuck Cassidy, be put to death? That is the question being debated by a jury at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia.
A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.
N.J. Man Sentenced For Atlantic City Beach Killing
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing an underage drinking companion on the Atlantic City beach. Jerry "Wolf" Soto, 37, pleaded guilty in September to aggravated manslaughter.
Nutter Goes To NY To Make Good On World Series Bet
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter made good on his World Series bet with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Nutter joined Bloomberg Friday for some community service in the Bronx, but he had to wear a Yankees jersey while doing it.
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Moderate Dems Swayed Ahead Of Health Bill Vote
Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. But the section's purpose is indisputable: to deliver $100 million or more in federal funds to the state. And in the process clear the way for one of three moderate Democratic fence-sitters — Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas are the others — to help propel the legislation past its initial hurdle in a crucial Saturday vote.
Source: Proof Fort Hood Attack Was Terrorism
There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off lawenforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before hewent on his deadly rampage, the chairman of the Senate Armed ForcesCommittee said Friday. The U.S. government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between Hasan and Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical American-born cleric. "There are some who are reluctant to call it terrorism but thereis significant evidence that is. I'm not at all uneasy saying it surelooks like that," Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., said after a briefing from Pentagon and Army officials.
Oprah Signing Off After 25 Yrs, Show Ends 2011
Oprah Winfrey was tearful Friday as she told her viewers she will be ending her daytime talk show in 2011. "You, our viewers, have enriched my life beyond all measures," Winfrey said as her voice cracked. Winfrey said the reasons she plans to end the show is only because it's the right time to do so. "I love this show, this show has been my life, and I love it enough know when it's time to say goodbye," she said. "Twenty-five years feels right in my bones and it feels right in my spirit."
FAA Blames 819 Flight Delays On Equipment Outages
The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights. The agency told employees in a briefing memo Friday that air travelersexperienced a total of 2,21 delays the previous day due to theequipment outage as well as thunderstorms and other poor weather in theNortheast.
Some H1N1 Patients Resistant To Tamiflu In N.C.
Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for atype of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials saidFriday. The cases reported at Duke University Medical Center over six weeks make up the biggest cluster seen so far in the U.S. Tamiflu -- made by Switzerland's Roche Group -- is one of two flumedicines that help against swine flu, and health officials have beenclosely watching for signs that the virus is mutating, making the drugsineffective.
Americans Saving More, Interest Rates At New Low
The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since lastyear's financial meltdown, dampening spending as Americans earn less ontheir bank deposits and investment accounts. It's hardly encouraging news for an economy that sorely needs people to buy things.
Teen Pleads Guilty In Border Patrol Agent Murder
A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agentwho was shot eight times in head, neck and torso in the mountains eastof San Diego. Christian Daniel Castro Alvarez admitted enteringthe United States illegally to rob a Border Patrol agent, the U.S.attorney's office said. Alvarez said he lured Agent Robert Rosas out ofhis car on the night of July 23 and struggled with him over a firearm.
Sources: Former NY Mayor Giuliani Eyes Senate Seat
Rudy Giuliani may be seeking a new title, and it's not governor. For Giuliani, the decision to forgo the governor's race and run against Kirsten Gillibrand in 2010 was a no-brainer. Sources tell CBS 2 that Rudy is more interested in national issues. He's been one of the most outspoken Republicans railing against the decision to try Khalid Sheik Mohammad and four other accused terrorists in New York City.
Stocks Fall For 3rd Straight Day On Rising Dollar
The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt. After two strong weeks, investors tried unsuccessfully to extend the market's rally after major stock indexes closed at 13-month highs on Tuesday. Disappointing reports on housing and worries about flagging demand at technology companies sapped strength from the market's eight-month rally.
Test Vote Set For Senate Health Care Bill
A wavering centrist Democrat said Friday he'd stand with SenateDemocratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweepinghealth care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line. Theannouncement from Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., came as Senate leaderspushed ahead toward the make-or-break vote with no margin for rebellionon President Obama's signature issue.
