Best Christopher Mayor Podcasts (2024)

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Philly native Dawn Staley receives Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at 2024 ESPYs 1:12

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Serena Williams hosted the ESPYs Thursday night for an award showcase that honored a groundbreaking year for women in sports. South Carolina women's Basketball Head Coach and North Philly native Dawn Staley received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. But Staley said she felt "undeserving" of the honor, calling herself a spectator to the courage di…

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Police searching for suspects, car wanted in connection with North Philly shooting that injured 3 minors 1:20

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Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police Friday afternoon shows a man dressed in all black running down the street with a gun and firing at a white Jeep Cherokee with tinted windows and a moon roof. A few seconds later and up the block, the SUV stops and another male, also masked and in all black, shoots down the block from the back seat.…

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Separate overnight shootings leave 1 dead, 4 injured 0:41

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More gun violence overnight in the city has left 1 person dead and 4 others injured. Police say a 26-year-old man was killed, shot in the chest around 4:30 this morning at 55th and Sansom streets. An hour earlier, a 31-year-old man was shot in the neck along Kensington Avenue, near Clearfield Avenue in Kensington and a 33-year-old man was shot in t…

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New state budget leaves SEPTA millions of dollars short of what it says it needs 1:10

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SEPTA didn't get all it asked for in the new state budget signed last night. So, could fare hikes and service cuts be on the way? KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo takes a look.By Audacy

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Chicago Way w/John Kass: Garry McCarthy offers ways to stem the violent tide on the streets

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Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/11/24): After a violent holiday weekend that saw over 100 people shot and 20 killed, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL -join John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a discussion about why the city has seen such a spike in violent crime since his tenure at CPD. Plu…

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Barcelona plans to bar apartment rentals to tourists starting in 2028 0:48

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Over-tourism continues to be a topic in many popular world destinations. Amsterdam has now put a halt to all new hotel building. Venice continues to charge entrance fees, and now, Barcelona is targeting the rental apartment and Airbnb market. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more.By Audacy

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Blobfest oozes through Phoenixville for its 25th anniversary celebration 1:12

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Blobfest returns to Phoenixville this weekend. The festival that celebrates the classic sci-fi movie "The Blob" turns 25 this year, and as KYW Newsradio's Andre Bennett reports, organizers have planned the biggest Blobfest yet. (Photo: Lauren Ariel Photography)By Audacy

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Gunman fires into crowd on Port Richmond street, police say 0:19

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Philadelphia police are trying to find the gunman who fired into a crowd of people in Port Richmond overnight. Two people were injured. Witnesses told police that a group of about six to eight people were hanging out near Ann Street and Aramingo Avenue just after midnight when someone fired at them. A 33-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were sh…

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2 teenagers and a 2-year-old injured in North Philadelphia shooting 1:11

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Three minors, including a toddler, were injured when gunfire erupted down a quiet North Philadelphia street Thursday night. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

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4-alarm fire displaces dozens of residents from Rhawnhurst apartment building 1:30

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Dozens of people were sent running from their Northeast Philadelphia apartments when a fire ripped through the complex. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the scene.By Audacy

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Philadelphia man sent home from Egypt to face 12-year-old indictment relating to traveling for sex with minors 0:41

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A 49-year-old man from Philadelphia appeared in court on Thursday and will be detained until he is tried for charges related to engaging in sexual conduct with a minor while abroad. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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2 men wanted in shooting death of woman in Poplar neighborhood 0:35

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Authorities are looking for two men they say killed a woman in the city’s Poplar neighborhood. On June 22 around 10:30 p.m., 47-year-old Heather Rainey was shot once in the chest and was rushed to the hospital by police, where she died. Investigators are now looking for two suspects, who they believe are between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. Pol…

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Pa. lawmakers pass $47.6B budget almost 2 weeks late 1:11

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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed off on a $47.6 billion budget Thursday night, which includes increases to public education, economic development and a boost for transit systems. The budget includes more than $11 billion for K-12 public education -- a $1.1 billion increase over last year. The budget also includes funding to hire 400 more state troopers and…

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Medical Report: How some doctors are taking patient care to the streets 0:51

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Homelessness is a growing problem in the U.S. Some doctors are taking patient care directly to the source. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Being Green - 12 July 24 _Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics 6:39

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An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …

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Brett Christophers on how de-regulation’s stymied the clean-energy transition 59:58

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00:08 Brett Christophers is an economic geographer at Upsalla University’s Institute for Housing and Urban Research. His new book is The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the Planet The post Brett Christophers on how de-regulation’s stymied the clean-energy transition appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Philadelphia police make 2nd arrest in connection with Strawberry Mansion shooting that injured seven 0:35

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A second suspect has been arrested for the shooting of 7 people in the city’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood last month. Khalif Duren has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and several other related charges for the June 19th shooting along Bambrey Street near Somerset. Authorities had already charged Tyheed Harvey with similar …

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West Nile virus from mosquitoes detected in Delaware County 0:40

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Delaware County health officials say they've identified a pool of mosquitoes that are positive for West Nile virus. Officials warn residents to check their property for any sources of standing water and eliminate them, as they can breed mosquitoes. They also urge people to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against bug bites, and to…

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Philadelphia man sentenced in 2022 fatal hit-run outside Northeast bar parking lot 1:20

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An emotional day in court as a Philadelphia man was sentenced for a deadly hit and run, connected to an argument at a Northeast Philly bar. Here’s KYW's Crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson. Photo credit: Philadelphia Police DepartmentBy Audacy

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Camden County public pools are finally open after delay due to maintenance issues 1:05

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It's been a scorching hot start to the summer but public pools in Camden didn't open until the beginning of this month. The city says maintenance prevented kids from being able to cool off in the water any earlier. But they're open now and making a big splash with the children -- and Mayor Vic Carstarphen, joining them Thursday... taking a dip. KYW…

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9 people hurt in 5-alarm house fire in Atlantic City 0:49

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At least nine people have been injured in a five-alarm fire this morning in Atlantic City. Fire chief Scott Evans say fire crews responded just before 8 a-m when fire crews responded to the report of a fire at a South Georgia Avenue rooming house. Five people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Two were seriously injured, according to Eva…

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A bill that would impose annual fees on electric vehicle owners in Pennsylvania is one small step from the governor's desk 1:26

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A bipartisan bill that would charge owners of electric vehicles an annual fee as part of their car registration to make up for a reduction in gas tax revenue is nearing completion in the Pennsylvania legislature. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: Scott Olson/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Common Pleas judge hears arguments on union’s effort to block Mayor Parker’s back-to-work order 1:08

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The city and its white collar workers union are squaring off in Common Pleas Court this afternoon. The union is seeking an injunction to block Mayor Parker’s back-to-work-in-person order. KYW’s Mike DeNardo reports. Photo credit: Mike DeNardo / KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Local 98 union boss John Dougherty sentenced to 6 years in prison: 'I’m 64, I’m tired and I’m at your mercy' 1:19

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A federal judge has sentenced John Dougherty - know as "Johnny Doc" and former Business Manager to thousands of union electricians in Philadelphia area to 6 years in prison. The Judge saying it was clear Doc had built 98 into a powerful union and did many good things for the community and charitable causes but somewhere Doc lost his way, in the Jud…

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It's becoming easier to be a digital nomad overseas 0:48

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It's becoming easier to live and work overseas for extended periods of time. More and more countries have changed their visa rules to embrace "digital nomads." CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: Could a tobacco-free generation be in our future? 0:54

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Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Could a tobacco-free generation be in our future? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.By Audacy

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18-year-old shot after multi-car crash in North Philadelphia 0:44

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It was a violent night across the city. In North Philadelphia, an 18-year-old was shot after a multi-car crash. It happened just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Front Street and Eerie Avenue. Police said a total of four cars were involved in the crash. A 16-year-old passenger in the car with the victim told police that the shooter got out of one of t…

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Convenience store clerk shot, killed during possible robbery in Frankford 1:09

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A convenience store clerk was shot and killed during a possible robbery in the Frankford section of Philadelphia early Thursday morning. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports.By Audacy

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What Has the Kenya-led Police Mission in Haiti Done So Far? Plus, Will Biden Answer the Calls to Drop Out of the Race? 59:57

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0:08 — Brian Concannon is a Human rights lawyer and the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (IJDH) 0:33 — John Nichols is National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation The post What Has the Kenya-led Police Mission in Haiti Done So Far? Plus, Will Biden Answer the Calls to Drop Out of the Race? appeared …

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Phillies fans find brief reprieve from excessive heat at Citizens Bank Park 1:00

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The excessive heat warning we have been under has expired, although temperatures remained warm as the sun went down… but it didn’t stop Phillies fans from packing Citizens Bank Park. KYW’s Nina Baratti has more 📸: Nina Baratti/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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2024 Atlantic City Airshow canceled 0:23

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The Atlantic City Air Show is canceled this year. Organizers say the main act pulled out and the show won’t go on. They say the decision wasn’t made lightly and they understand the disappointment this may cause. The show, scheduled for next month, was previously in jeopardy of being cancelled because of funding issues but money from the state saved…

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Split over Biden's future grows in Democratic caucus 2:51

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CBS News correspondent Scott McFarland describes the split within the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill on the subject of President Joe Biden's future. Many Democrats support him, but some are urging him to withdraw from the race. Pennsylvania's Sen. John Fetterman has been playing a pivotal role in rallying support for Biden. Meanwhile, actor Georg…

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From age 8 to 78, members of Team Philly make 2024 a Transplant Games of America year to remember 1:17

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The Transplant Games of America wrap up today in Birmingham, Alabama. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief and living kidney donor Jim Melwert tells us it’s been quite an experience for members of “Team Philly,” especially for the youngest member of the team. 📸: Gift of Life Donor ProgramBy Audacy

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Team Philly racks up more than 100 medals at 2024 Transplant Games of America 1:14

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The 2024 Transplant Games of America are coming to a close today in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s been quite a showing for Team Philly, as they’ve racked up more than 100 medals. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. 📸: Gift of Life Donor ProgramBy Audacy

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Music, art, outdoor fun — Barnes on the Block returns for its 7th year 1:14

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The Barnes Foundation’s annual block party is set to liven up the Ben Franklin Parkway this weekend. KYW's Shara Dae Howard has the scoop. (Photo credit: The Barnes Foundation)By Audacy

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Family of slain Temple police officer outraged, heartbroken by district attorney decision not to seek death penalty 1:42

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The family of Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald killed in the line of duty a year and a half ago says they are outraged Philadelphia's district attorney won’t seek the death penalty for his murder. They held a press conference after the formal arraignment of the defendant Wednesday morning. KYW crime and justice reporter Krist…

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'I am at war with the status quo,' says mayor one day before a judge decides if her back-to-office order will stand 1:17

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker may lose in her effort to bring all city workers back to the office full time. A judge on Thursday will hear a request by the city’s white-collar union to halt the action. But as KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports, the mayor made it clear she’ll going down swinging. 📸: Getty Images…

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Montco headstone salesman accused of defrauding hundreds of grieving customers 1:54

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A Montgomery County gravestone salesman, accused of stealing from grieving families, is now facing federal charges. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports people still could be falling for scams linked to his business. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Beach Blaze, BBQ championship & Brian McKnight in AC — some of this weekend's 'Shore Things' 0:59

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Oh, baby, the brisket’s back! This weekend is the New Jersey BBQ State Championship and Blues Festival in North Wildwood, from Friday to Sunday. Check out that, and more in this weekend's 'Shore Thing.'By Audacy

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DRPA committee green-lights plan to increase bridge tolls 1:04

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The Delaware River Port Authority put the wheels in motion today for a $1 bridge toll increase that would take effect in three weeks. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. (Photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Former Santander Bank employee charged with stealing nearly $1M from customer over 6 years 0:58

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An employee at a Santander Bank branch in Burlington County has been charged with stealing nearly $1 million from a customer’s account. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo credit: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office)By Audacy

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Police: Innocent bystander critical after being shot in Wildwood 0:27

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Cape May County prosecutors say an innocent bystander who was shot in Wildwood Tuesday night is in critical condition. It happened two blocks off the boardwalk on the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue. Police have not released any details on what led to the shooting or what time it happened. They say the suspect has been identified but remains at large.…

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10 days after deadline, Pa. budget negotiations grind on behind closed doors 1:20

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are continuing state budget talks Wednesday, 10 days past the June 30 deadline. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to faulty air bags 0:46

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BMW is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode. The recall includes certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedans and 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagons. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says some steering wheels in those models may have to be replaced with ones that have faulty Takata a…

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Broad Street Love gearing up for building restoration campaign 0:59

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"The outside of [the] building may look the same, but the inside could use a little love in order to help us spread the love," said Biron, with Broad Street Love in Center City. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard tells us the nonprofit is looking for the community's help in restoring their building. (Photo credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)…

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DA will not seek death penalty for man accused of killing Temple Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald 2:00

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner will not pursue the death penalty for the man accused of killing Temple University Police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald in February 2023. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more. (Photo credit: Temple University Police Association)…

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Heat wave rolls into third day with temps feeling like triple digits 1:33

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The brutal heat sticks around for yet another day. Temperatures will be in the 90s and it will feel like the triple digits yet again. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live by the Art Museum. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Sen. Menendez's lawyer argues prosecutors failed to prove a single charge 0:46

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A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez told jurors in his bribery trial that prosecutors have failed to prove a single charge beyond a reasonable doubt, and he urged the jury to acquit the New Jersey Democrat of all charges. He said in his closing argument that there are too many gaps in the evidence. “The absence of evidence should be held against the pro…

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Medical Report: Sports betting is increasing gambling addiction, studies show 0:49

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Legalized sports betting may be hurting one group of people more than others. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look at the impact.By Audacy

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The Taylor Swift phenomenon: Why international flight and hotel prices are surging 0:48

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You can call it the Taylor Swift phenomenon. International airline ticket prices may be going up due to a surge in event travel around the world, from Taylor Swift concerts to the Paris Olympics. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)…

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