Best Music City 911 Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Pursuit Collab Segment 1 1:44:53

5h ago1:44:53

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Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

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Montgomery County family court judge investigated for allegations of misconduct 2:16

29m ago2:16

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A Montco family court judge who had a lawyer handcuffed and carted off to jail is now being investigated by the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania. 📸: Tim Jimenez/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

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Block party permit could have avoided West Philly shooting, says mayor, city officials 2:26

19m ago2:26

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City officials say the mass shooting at a block party in West Philadelphia yesterday was sparked by an argument. Three people were killed, six others injured. KYW's City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb joins us with more on what the mayor and other officials are saying. 📸: NBC10 PhiladelphiaBy Audacy

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Penn Museum launches Global Learning Lab for students 0:57

25m ago0:57

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The Penn Museum is launching its new Global Learning Lab for students. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard explains.By Audacy

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Musical in Malvern tells immigration story as a twist on ‘Wizard of Oz’ 1:18

6m ago1:18

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A new musical in Malvern tells a true immigration story through a familiar tale: "The Wizard of Oz." KYW Newsradio’s Sabrina Boyd-Surka has more on “Somewhere Over the Border” at People’s Light Theatre. (Photo credit: Mark Garvin)By Audacy

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First Fridays in Chestnut Hill offer a feast for the senses 1:16

1h ago1:16

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Chestnut Hill is underway with its monthly First Friday events this summer. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports it’s a community-focused event surrounding local art, shops and cuisine.By Audacy

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Center City happy hour presents networking opportunity for women in tech 1:13

14m ago1:13

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A networking event for women in technology will be taking place in Center City this coming Thursday, July 25. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt reports the happy hour is an opportunity for participants to make friends and business connections. (Illustration by Getty Images)By Audacy

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A Harris-Shapiro ticket? Speculation swirls around Pa.’s governor after Biden drops presidential bid 1:48

7m ago1:48

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Many local Democrats are backing Joe Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee for the White House — and pushing for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to be her running mate. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports on the speculation. (Photo by Ryan Collerd/AFP via Getty Images)…

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Pennsylvania Democratic Party expected to unify around Kamala Harris as new presidential nominee 1:13

11m ago1:13

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It was a chaotic day for Pennsylvania Democrats as President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair state Sen. Sharif Street expects the party to unify around Biden’s chosen successor, Vice President Kamala Harris. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson reports. (Photo by Chris duMond/Getty Images)…

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Babydog, the West Virginia governor's bulldog who stole the show at the RNC, now has her own bobblehead 0:46

12m ago0:46

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She stole the show at the Republican National Convention, and now West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Joe Biden dropped his bid for a second presidential term. Here's what Philadelphians had to say 2:02

21m ago2:02

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Many Philadelphians say they saw it coming when the news broke that President Joe Biden was dropping out of the race for president. KYW Newradio’s Matt Coughlin was in Center City as people learned Biden is backing Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Medical Report: Weight loss isn’t the only benefit of drugs like Ozempic, study says 0:58

24m ago0:58

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Semaglutide is part of a group of drugs called GLP-1. It was originally developed to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar, but a new study details an additional benefit. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

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Biden's political career will come to an end when his presidential term expires. Larry Kane looks back at his decades in office 1:23

26m ago1:23

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President Joe Biden announced that he will not be running for reelection, meaning his more than 50 years in U.S. politics will come to an end when his current term expires early next year. Very few know that career as intimately as KYW Newsradio's Larry Kane, who has tracked Biden’s ascent from the very beginning. KYW’s Nigel Thompson spoke to him …

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What to know about the stock market after Biden drops presidential campaign 3:09

7m ago3:09

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It is the first morning that Wall Street will open up for trading since President Joe Biden bowed out of the race for the White House. Is this the kind of news that moves markets? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)By Audacy

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Democratic fundraising platform raises $46.7M hours after Biden drops bid, endorses Harris 0:30

15m ago0:30

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Kamala Harris is getting a big boost in donations. ActBlue, the small-dollar donor fundraising platform the Biden-Harris campaign uses, announced Sunday night that it raised over $46.7 million in the first seven hours since the president dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris. ActBlue says Sunday was the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cyc…

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Do student discounts still exist in a world of rising travel costs? 0:49

2m ago0:49

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In a world of inflation and rising travel prices, do student discounts still exist? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg has more. (Illustration by Getty Images)By Audacy

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Commentary: 2024 GOP convention was a good show with a few strategic mistakes 1:52

15m ago1:52

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This past week KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert was embedded with GOP delegates in Milwaukee and provided nightly analysis. Now, KYW Special Contributor Larry Kane gives his commentary on the 2024 Republican National Convention. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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A look at the mounting pressure leading up to Biden's reelection decision 4:29

33m ago4:29

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KYW spoke with Christopher P. Borick, a professor of Political Science at Muhlenberg College, about President Joe Biden's decision to step down, and the historical overtones surrounding it. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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'A remarkably selfless and patriotic decision,' said Congressman Boyle of Biden's announcement 4:43

26m ago4:43

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KYW spoke with Congressman Brendan Boyle, one of President Joe Biden's biggest supporters and earliest endorsers in 2019. (Photo credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)By Audacy

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'He put the country first': Bob Brady speaks on Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 race 2:57

6m ago2:57

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Bob Brady, chair of Philadelphia's Democratic Party, spoke with KYW about President Biden's decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. (Photo credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images Contributor)By Audacy

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What's next for the Democratic party as Biden steps aside from 2024 race? 8:06

27m ago8:06

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After weeks of speculation and pressure from fellow Democrats, President Joe Biden has stepped down ahead of the 2024 presidential race. KYW Newsradio's Phil Casey spoke to Dr. Ben Berger, a local political science professor at Swarthmore College, about the historical significance of this move. They also discuss what comes next for the Democratic p…

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President Biden 'stands down' from reelection bid against Donald Trump 1:04

19m ago1:04

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President Joe Biden ended his 2024 bid Sunday after a disastrous debate inflamed doubts he’s fit for four more years on the job. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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3 injured, including 19-year-old in Ogontz shooting 0:22

5m ago0:22

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Three women are recovering after being shot early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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Woman who shot 7-month-old in Holmesburg arrested 1:07

20m ago1:07

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Police have identified and arrested the suspect in Thursday's shooting of a 7-month-old in Northeast Philadelphia. KYW’s Sunny Morgan tells us more. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)By Audacy

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1-year-old killed, 2 women injured while crossing street in North Philly 0:23

12m ago0:23

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A car fatally struck a one-year-old and injured two women as they crossed a street in North Philadelphia Saturday. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

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3 dead, 6 injured in West Philly mass shooting 1:14

34m ago1:14

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Three people are dead and six are injured after a mass shooting at a party in West Philadelphia early Sunday. KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo has the details. (Photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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Saint Joe's pitcher is 1 of 4 Hawks players drafted by the Phillies 1:09

15m ago1:09

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Wilmington native Luke Gabrysh, who played college baseball at Saint Joseph's University, was drafted this week by the Phillies. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more. (Photo Credit: Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Kensington's Jake Heller awarded top cheese maker in the country 1:12

18m ago1:12

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A Kensington cheesemaker is getting national recognition for his skills at producing and selling cheese. We’ve paired this story with KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon. (Photo Credit: Jake Heller)By Audacy

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Listeria outbreak linked to sliced cold cuts kills New Jersey resident 1:17

14m ago1:17

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Health officials are warning of a deadly outbreak of Listeria linked to deli meat. The CDC says one person in New Jersey and another in Illinois have died. Nearly 30 others have been hospitalized, but that number could be larger as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)…

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Airport travelers grapple with delays, cancellations into the night and throughout the weekend 1:16

23h ago1:16

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The global outage affected some 9-1-1 systems and hospitals in the area. Many 9-1-1 operators in Bucks and Monmouth Counties had to work by hand for hours. 911 remains operational and you’re encouraged to call if you need help. And there are major problems for the airlines and a mess for a lot of travelers at Philly International. KYW’s Sunny Morga…

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Instant Reaction: Jim Melwert recaps trip to Republican National Convention 26:35

31m ago26:35

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Want an all-access recap of the Republican National Convention? KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert spent four days covering the GOP in Milwaukee, and right after landing in Philadelphia, joined Brian Seltzer in studio for a recap podcast. From the scuttlebutt that came out of daily delegate breakfasts to insights gained from conversati…

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The Week in Philly: That time the Tooth Fairy swam with sharks in Camden 4:54

17m ago4:54

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First there was Shark Week. Then came Shark Month. This time of year, it’s impossible to escape the annual blitz of content and activities starring these fascinating sea creatures. KYW Newsradio’s John McDevitt checked out the launch of ‘Shark Summer’ at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, where even the Tooth Fairy was getting involved in the festivitie…

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The Week in Philly: Malvern students impersonated teachers on TikTok 6:52

18m ago6:52

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Since February, more and more information has been coming out about a group of students at Great Valley schools in Malvern who created fake TikTok accounts impersonating several teachers and posting lewd, AI-generated pictures of them. At a school board meeting this week, the community expressed anger at the school board for keeping this under wrap…

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The Week in Philly: A scathing report on SEPTA safety 5:50

19m ago5:50

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In light of recent crashes, assaults, and other safety issues on SEPTA vehicles, the Federal Transit Administration ran an investigation. They released their report this week, and the results are not pretty. SEPTA and PennDOT have both been ordered to take measures to address the issues. KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo breaks down what the report says…

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The Week in Philly: First week back in the office for all city workers 6:04

4m ago6:04

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Philadelphia government employees had to return to work in-person full-time on Monday. How did their first week back go? To start, there were crab fries and a shortage of water coolers. KYW’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb joins us to discuss reactions and the union’s continuing fight to get the decision reversed. Listen to The Week In Philly live…

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The Week in Philly: What's next for Bob Menendez? 6:54

5m ago6:54

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From bribery and extortion to obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent, it was a clean sweep for Bob Menendez. The embattled New Jersey senator was found guilty on all 16 counts of the federal corruption charges he faced. So now what? That’s the question KYW Newsradio South Jersey Bureau Chief Mike Dougherty begins to answer as he looks…

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The Week in Philly: KYW’s Jim Melwert checks in after trip to Republican National Convention 5:52

6m ago5:52

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It was a marathon week in Milwaukee for KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert, but his takeaways from covering the Republican National Convention were clear: the GOP is united, and in lockstep with its presidential nominee, Donald Trump. Jim empties his notebook, and explains how the RNC tailored its messaging to undecided Pennsylvania vo…

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Police look for vandal that spray painted Israeli flag on the Parkway 0:54

16m ago0:54

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Police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City, adjacent to the Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza. It happened around 5:35 Friday morning and surveillance video shows a masked man pull up on a bicycle and spray paint the flag red. Many Jewish organizations have since called it …

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City systems back up and running after being affected by global tech outage 1:13

15m ago1:13

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Philadelphia officials say its systems are back up and running after being affected by the global tech outage sparked by a Microsoft-CrowdStrike update. KYW's Pat Loeb attended a press conference where officials detailed their recovery efforts.By Audacy

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All clear given after potential hazmat situation in Point Breeze 1:12

3d ago1:12

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A strong odor coming from a house in Point Breeze caused some homes to be evacuated Friday afternoon in a potential hazmat situation. An all clear was later given. KYW’s John McDevitt reports. (Photo Credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

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South Jersey dog groomer hit with drug charges after dog dies in his care 1:00

3m ago1:00

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Authorities in Gloucester County, New Jersey are asking for more information after charges were filed against the owner of a dog grooming company due to a dog that recently died while in his care. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us authorities want to hear from anyone with more information. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)…

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How the Eagles inspire a lifelong fan in his fight against cancer 3:10

24m ago3:10

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Joe Flatley was first introduced to the Eagles back in 1966, when his mom won tickets to a game at Franklin Field. It spawned a love for the Birds that's still going strong almost six decades later, and also inspiring Flatley as he faces down the challenge of a cancer diagnosis. KYW's Dave Uram heard it all as he journeyed into Flatley's "Eagles Ne…

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How did city employees’ first full week back in office go? Depends on who you ask 1:31

3m ago1:31

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Philadelphia city workers who were ordered back to the office did not get a reprieve from this morning’s internet disruption. They were told to come in, capping their first week back in the office with cleaning up the impacts. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports there are conflicting views about how the first week back went.…

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Philly-area hospitals, 911 systems affected by worldwide tech outage 2:11

11m ago2:11

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The worldwide tech outage is causing issues today with some 911 systems and hospitals in the area. Penn Medicine says people with outpatient procedures or operations may receive calls or texts to reschedule. Main Line Health says elected surgical procedures have been put on hold. 911 is operational now, but for several hours this morning, operators…

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A defect in CrowdStrike's software update rendered worldwide systems inoperable. Experts say outage underscores the fragility of our digital network 1:09

19m ago1:09

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A computer outage created chaos at airports and affected critical operations worldwide. Experts say now is the time to improve our digital resilience. KYW Newsradio’s Conner Barkon reports. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone strike in Tel Aviv that killed 1, injured 10 0:21

16m ago0:21

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One person was killed and 10 more were hurt in a drone strike on central Tel Aviv near the U.S. Embassy. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza. The Houthi say their newest drones can bypass Israeli defense systems, but an IDF official attributed the hits to human err…

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Takeaways from Trump's RNC speech: Emotional remarks quickly shifted into typical Trump rally rhetoric 2:28

12m ago2:28

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The Republican National Convention ended with former President Donald Trump describing the assassination attempt against him. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy reports. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)By Audacy

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Russia sentences Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges 0:38

23m ago0:38

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He was convicted by a Russian court on espionage charges. His employer in the U.S. has rejected those charges and called the trial a sham. (Photo credit: Donat Sorokin/TASS/Sipa USA)By Audacy

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Trump says he 'wouldn't be here' if he hadn't turned his head at the last second, averting assassin's bullets 1:46

8m ago1:46

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Donald Trump told the Republican National Convention that he "wouldn't be here" if he hadn't turned his head at the last second during his rally on Saturday. He said if he hadn't, "the assassin's bullet would have perfectly hit its mark." He called for unity but didn't announce any policy changes. He did promise the largest deportation in U.S. hist…

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Would the 76ers consider moving their arena to NJ? Camden is open to the idea 0:52

22m ago0:52

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Efforts are underway to lure the 76ers to Camden, sources told KYW Newsradio. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen wouldn’t confirm any details on a possible move or say if conversations are ongoing, but a spokesperson for the mayor’s office said the 76ers have been a great community partner and that the city is always open to new and exciting development …

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