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Federal bill aims to make xylazine, the animal sedative used in 'tranq dope,' a Schedule III controlled drug

Questlove gets into the book publishing business with new company and forthcoming Sly Stone memoir

New FCC rules require cell phone carriers to block scam text messages sent to consumers

Scam text rules

Federal marijuana pardon certificates now available to people with past offenses

Marijuana Pardon Certificates

Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon team up for 'Celebrity Prank Wars' TV show

Where to stream the 2023 Oscar best picture nominees

Oscar best picture nominees

Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, but bright-light therapy may help

Chronic fatigue syndrome

With Twitter's addition of For You tab, it becomes the latest social media platform to mimic rivals

twitter for you tab

Facing public blitz, Chipotle will add Philly cheesesteak quesadilla 'hack' to menu

Computer failure delays flights nationwide, including dozens at Philly airport

PHL flight delays

Former Flyer Chris Pronger recalls suffering erratic heart rhythm after blow to chest during 1998 game

Rare comet should appear in sky later in January — and it could be visible without a telescope

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Pennsylvania's population falls as Americans migrate to the South

Pennsylvania Population Decline

Wawa is planning expansion to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky within a few years

Wawa Expansion

Former Eagle Michael Vick will explore the evolution of the Black quarterback in new docuseries

How to relieve the bloating, indigestion and heartburn caused by your Thanksgiving feast

Thanksgiving Upset Stomach Tips

Live Nation is under investigation by the Justice Department

Fly unlimited domestic flights with Frontier Airlines' new GoWild! Pass

Frontier Airlines GoWild! pass

Winning Powerball jackpot lottery numbers revealed after drawing delayed due to processing error

U.S. Postal Service warns people not to use drop boxes on Sundays or federal holidays as mail theft rises across the country

USPS warns against using drop boxes

Clorox recalls 37 million cleaning products due to risk of bacteria exposure

Pine-sol bacteria exposure

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

U.S. Department of Education releases beta application for student loan debt relief

Who qualifies for the Biden administration's federal marijuana pardon?

Listeria outbreak linked to Old Europe brie and camembert cheese

Listeria cheese recall

Healthy Choice recalls nearly 22,000 pounds of frozen beef product due to mislabeling

Healthy Choice Recall

Trailer for Netflix's 'The Good Nurse' shows Nnamdi Asomugha as a homicide detective

The Good Nurse Asomugha

Who qualifies for the Biden administration's student debt relief plan?

Biden Student Debt Relief

Airbnb is testing a screening technology to prevent guests from throwing parties

Airbnb anti-party screening

Banana Boat hair and scalp sunscreen recalled over carcinogen traces

'Creed' spinoff film to focus on the story of Ivan and Viktor Drago

Pa. congressman voted against same-sex marriage bill days before attending gay son's wedding

Starbucks union files complaint alleging coffee chain's planned store closures are retaliation

'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' gang debut Four Walls whiskey to support restaurant workers

Always Sunny Whiskey

Would a federal gas tax holiday help drivers? A decision may come soon

Federal Gas Tax Holiday

Summer hurricanes, wildfires and storms loom as FEMA faces pressure to step up

Lone star tick that causes severe red meat allergy multiplies in Northeast U.S.

Red Meat Allergy Tick

Independence Blue Cross program aims to increase colorectal cancer screenings among Philly's Black population

FDA proposes landmark ban on menthol cigarettes in effort to curb smoking

Kelly Ripa tapped to host Jimmy Kimmel's new ABC game show 'Generation Gap'

John Hancock letter that proclaims America's independence from Great Britain up for auction

John Hancock letter auction

Former Sixer Dikembe Mutombo dwarfs Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf in viral photo

Skip Bayless says Charles Barkley's casual threats to kill him 'hurt my wife deeply'

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