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Former Officer Accused of Rape Costs City Millions
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Former Officer Accused of Rape Costs City Millions

A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrested and charged with raping two women and other crimes. Richard DeCoatsworth, 27, met one of the women two weeks ago and forced her into... Watch »

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5 Things to Know

5 Things to Know

Get in the know with some of Pa.'s biggest stories. Read »

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Boxing Legend Wins Round in Towing Flap

Boxing Legend Wins Round in Towing Flap

You can give this round to Larry Holmes. Read »

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In Case You Missed It: Yesterday's Top Stories

In Case You Missed It: Yesterday's Top Stories

Here's some of Monday's top stories Read »

43 minutes ago
The Loss of Kids Is the Hardest

The Loss of Kids Is the Hardest

Red Cross Philadelphia mental health expert Danielle Stoppel is headed to Oklahoma to help tornado victims with the... Watch »

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Former Officer Accused of Rape Costs City Millions

Former Officer Accused of Rape Costs City Millions

A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by... Watch »

8 minutes ago
Sequestration Scraps July 4th Celebration

Sequestration Scraps July 4th Celebration

Military fireworks won’t be going off as planned this Independence Day due to the so-called federal sequester. Read »

55 minutes ago
Beaten Man Flabbergasted by Police Arrest

Beaten Man Flabbergasted by Police Arrest

Victim telling his side of the story following his beating outside a dollar store -- a beating that was caught on... Watch »

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Gym Teacher Charged With Indecent Exposure

Gym Teacher Charged With Indecent Exposure

Police arrested a man after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman while asking her for driving directions in... Read »

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Teens Leave Prom in Police Car

Teens Leave Prom in Police Car

Teens charged after trying to re-enter prom. Read »

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Dog Causes SUV Crash

Dog Causes SUV Crash

SUV crashes when dog gets stuck in steering wheel Read »

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On the Ground in Oklahoma

On the Ground in Oklahoma

NBC10's Keith Jones and Sheena Parveen talk about the damage left by the deadly Oklahoma tornado that claimed dozens... Watch »

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Officer Saves Man From Possible Arson Fire

Officer Saves Man From Possible Arson Fire

A man was seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a suburban home overnight. Watch »

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Family

Family "Lucky" Stray Bullet Missed Them

A stray bullet from a deadly shooting nearly claimed more victims. Watch »

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Today in History

Today in History

Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2013. There are 224 days left in the year. Read »

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Controller Race Tops Primary Day Races

Controller Race Tops Primary Day Races

The most closely watched local race on Tuesday is the three-way Democratic primary for Philadelphia city controller Read »

4 hours ago
Video Released in Murder of Beloved Fruit Stand Owner

Video Released in Murder of Beloved Fruit Stand Owner

Philly police sent out video and an image today that they hope will help them track down the man who stabbed and... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Mother's 9 Ducklings Rescued

Mother's 9 Ducklings Rescued

Mom's ducklings got trapped in a storm drain. Police came to the rescue. Read »

May 20, 2013
Pa. Justice's Bid for New Term Gets Opposition

Pa. Justice's Bid for New Term Gets Opposition

Two men who were active in the successful effort to repeal the 2005 government pay-raise law have turned their... Read »

May 20, 2013
Man Guilty of Killing Musician

Man Guilty of Killing Musician

A man said by prosecutors to have been the "mastermind'' of the slaying of a musician in his Philadelphia-area... Read »

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