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Nerlens Noel Sprains Ankle in Season Debut Against Pistons

Dec 12, 2016 11:41 PM EST

The severely undermanned Philadelphia 76ers visited the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday and was able to snatch a win. Making his much anticipated debut this season is Nerlens Noel, who, unfortunately, may have been injured again.

Joel Embiid Finally Plays in the NBA with Sixers Preseason Debut

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 05, 2016 06:59 PM EDT

Joel Embiid finally played in the NBA after fully recovering from an injury that almost cost him his career. Embiid played his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and two blocks, with nearly 13 minutes of playing time.

Sixers Confirms Ben Simmons’ Successful Jones Fracture Surgery, Return Not Yet Determined

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Oct 05, 2016 09:09 AM EDT

The Philadelphia 76ers recently announced that rookie and No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons' surgery to repair his "Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal" injury was successful. Despite the success of the injury, the Sixers has yet to release a timetable for his return.

Police Arrest Mother Who Left Disabled Son In Woods

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 13, 2015 07:57 AM EDT

Police have issued a warrant of arrest for 41-year-old Nyia Parker who left her 21-year-old disabled son lying alone in a wooded area in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, covered with just a blanket. The victim, who is non-verbal and paralyzed from the neck down, is believed to have been in the woods for about five days until he was discovered by a man.

Sony Launching PlayStation Vue with 50 Channels, $50 Per Month

David Curry |

Mar 19, 2015 04:45 AM EDT

The channels available are quite extensive, including channels from CBS, NBC and Fox.

Stubborn Pelican, Heavy Snow Snarl Road and Air Traffic

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:33 AM EST

A pelican held traffic on the 90 Freeway in California for about one hour on Saturday afternoon.

Major U.S. Cities Prone to Power Outage; Climate Change to Blame

Marco Foronda |

Dec 18, 2014 05:10 AM EST

The data they gathered identified 27 cities that could be prone to blackouts because of future hurricanes.

Pope Francis Confirms Visit To The United States Next Year

Christian George Acevedo |

Nov 18, 2014 05:38 PM EST

Pope Francis announced his first papal visit to the United States in September next year.

Obama Makes Final Campaign Effort Sunday For Midterm Elections

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 03, 2014 10:45 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama made his final campaign run on Sunday, stopping by Connecticut and Pennsylvania and helping the Democrats running in the upcoming midterm elections.

Malala Yousafzai, Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Receives U.S. Liberty Medal in Philadelphia

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 22, 2014 01:11 AM EDT

Young Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Youzafzai shared her vision for learning in Philadelphia where she was awarded the United States Liberty Medal and US$100,000 on Tuesday.

3 Suspects Charged With Assaulting Gay Couple

Mitch de Leon |

Sep 24, 2014 12:35 AM EDT

Prosecutors said in Tuesday that two males and a female had been charged in connection with a late-night beating of a gay couple on a Philadelphia street.