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Philadelphia 76ers crushed by Cleveland Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell scores 35 points
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (347+ words) January 14, 2026 / 10:22 PM EST / AP Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and nine assists, Darius Garland scored 20 points before leaving with an injured foot and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 133-107 on Wednesday night. Garland was ruled out for the game late in…...
Delaware soldier who saved fellow POWs before dying in World War II accounted for, military officials say
2+ hour ago (350+ words) Updated on: January 14, 2026 / 9:40 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia A soldier from Delaware who was killed during World War II has been accounted for, military officials announced this week." U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, 43, of Wilmington, Delaware, who died while he was…...
Trump administration investigates 5 Democratic lawmakers over their video message to troops
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (291+ words) Updated on: January 14, 2026 / 9:21 PM EST / CBS News Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the Justice Department after they appeared in a video message urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" " a move the lawmakers…...
Tracking storms that move through Philadelphia region Wednesday night into Thursday
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (36+ words) Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region, as storms will bring rain and a brief mix to the Delaware Valley. Tracking storms that move through Philadelphia region Wednesday night into Thursday...
Peeps announces new flavors before Easter
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (17+ words) Peeps' latest creations are now available nationwide for the 2026 season. Peeps announces new flavors before Easter...
Why chatbots are dangerous for children, according to this Philadelphia doctor
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (289+ words) January 14, 2026 / 7:06 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia Reports are growing about the potential dangers of children using chatbots. Doctors said parents need to know what their children might be dealing with." Chatbots, which are computer programs that use artificial intelligence, are designed…...
Why chatbots can be dangerous for children
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (24+ words) Chatbots, computer programs that utilize artificial intelligence, are designed to engage in conversations that sound human-like. Why chatbots can be dangerous for children...
Kindergarten, pre-K registration in Philadelphia opens soon as officials urge parents to sign children up
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (279+ words) January 14, 2026 / 6:17 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia It's time to start getting ready for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten in Philadelphia." School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington launched the annual "Thrive at Five" program at Horatio B. Hackett Elementary School Wednesday to encourage parents…...
How Mount Moriah Cemetery is enhancing security after alleged grave robber stole human remains
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (436+ words) January 14, 2026 / 5:52 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Delaware County after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains." Volunteers at the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery took CBS…...
Inside the history of Girl Scout cookies and their Philadelphia origins
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (38+ words) Girl Scout cookie season is here. The long-standing tradition is almost a century old and has its origins in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports. Inside the history of Girl Scout cookies and their Philadelphia origins...