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Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue faces a real contender as a nine-foot statue of the late heavyweight champion Joe Frazier takes shape. (Sept. 2)
SOUNDBITE (English) Robin Hazel, tourist from Ottawa, Canada:
"I think it would be much, much bigger than Rocky. Rocky is great, it's a movie. But Joe Frazier's real. And he's Philadelphia."
SOUNDBITE (English) Stephen Layne, Sculptor:...
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Travel from Washington, DC to anywhere in the Northeast by air is delayed by the snow system that is moving up the coast on this busy travel day before Thanksgiving. (Nov. 26)
The annual Thanksgiving trek home by air is a mixed bag of travel headaches and delays this Wednesday before the holiday.
A snowstorm moving up the East Coast is blanketing the northeast portion of the country from Philadelphia up...
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AT LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD IN PHILADELPHIA...THE U-S MEN'S SOCCER TEAM SQUARED OFF AGAINST TURKEY. TEAM U-S-A ENDED ITS WARM UP SERIES ON HOME SOIL ON A HIGH NOTE...WINNING 2-TO-1.
HEADLINE: Altidore, Dempsey gave US 2-1 win over Turkey
CAPTION: Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey scored second-half goals, giving the United States a 2-1 exhibition win over Turkey on Saturday in the Americans' last game before leaving...
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Pope Francis will be traveling to Philadelphia as pat of his first state-side visit to the US to participate in the World Meeting of Families next year. (Nov. 17)
Pope Francis confirmed Monday that he will travel to the U.S. next year to participate in a rally for families in Philadelphia. He confirmed his presence at the World Meeting of Families during a speech to an interreligious conference on...
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Stars of NBC's 'The Voice' reveal their favorite holiday foods
As the seventh season of NBC's "The Voice" came to a close, coaches and contestants were looking forward to getting home for the holidays.
Most importantly, they were thinking about their upcoming Christmas feasts and favorite...
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Preps, security ahead of concert
1. Pan from right to left of crowds at front of stage
2. UPSOUND teenage girls cheering
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Vox Pop, teenage girl:
"Well, I am here to see Beyonce."
(Q. Pretty fired up?)
"Yes. stoked."
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Vox Pop,...
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USA: FIREWORKS ON EVE OF RNC CONVENTION
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On the eve of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia in the United States, delegates have been treated to a fireworks display.
Spectators watched as 50 boats, representing all the states of the U-S, paraded...
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USA: PHILADELPHIA: ESCAPED LION SIGHTINGS
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Police in the suburban Philadelphia town of Yeadon are on the lookout for a lion on the loose.
More than a dozen residents of the town, including a police officer, have reported seeing a large animal fitting the...
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Civilians react to beheading video of US hostage
1. Iraqi family watching Arabiya television at home; screen showing American civilian Nick Berg on screen with masked men behind him
2. Various shots of locals watching television
3. Newspaper headlines
4. People reading newspapers
5....
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AP cover as 2 students in hosp after uni shooting
1. Pan across entrance of Delaware State University
2. Close of sign reading: (English) "Delaware State University"
3. Pan of university campus
4. Wide pan of police vehicle driving along
5. Close of paper explaining cancellation of...
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The Arizona Cardinals advanced to Super Bowl XLIII with a 32-25 victory Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran quarterback Kurt Warner led his team to victory. Receiver Larry Fitzgerald scored three first-half touchdowns. (Jan. 19)
HEADLINE: Cardinals Headed to Super Bowl
CAPTION: The Arizona Cardinals advanced to Super Bowl XLIII with a 32-25 victory Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran quarterback Kurt Warner led his team to victory. Receiver Larry...
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USA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN LATEST (4)
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U-S presidential candidates George W Bush and Al Gore have traded accusations on the last Sunday before election day.
Gore railed against his opponent's planned tax cut and social security plans, while Bush accused his...
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The snowy weather didn't stop some tourists from walking around Philadelphia, as shovelers worked to keep pathways clear in the City of Brotherly Love. Weather experts are predicting up to a foot of snow, followed by bitter cold temperatures. (Jan. 21)
Public schools in Philadelphia will be closed Wednesday due to a snowstorm that could dump a foot of snow in the city.
Mayor Michael Nutter is urging residents and businesses to "use extreme caution." He said all cars must be moved from...
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Gov. Ed Rendell says a transit strike that shut down Philadelphia's buses, subways and trolleys for nearly a week is over.
HEADLINE: Philly transit workers end strike
CAPTION: Gov. Ed Rendell says a transit strike that shut down Philadelphia's buses, subways and trolleys for nearly a week is over. (Nov. 9)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
Things are back to normal...
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Jon Bon Jovi to be honored for humanitarian work with The Marian Anderson award
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi will be honored with The Marian Anderson Award - named after the acclaimed opera singer who in 1955 became the first black soloist at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
The award is given in Philadelphia to...
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Before they head to the World Cup the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team got a presidential send-off and will play the last tune up match on American soil. The AP's John Mone is following the squad.
HEADLINE: U.S. men's soccer team preps for World Cup
CAPTION: Before they head to the World Cup the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team got a presidential send-off and will play the last tune up match on American soil. The AP's John Mone is...
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SYND 4 7 76 CELEBRATIONS IN NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA OF BICENTENARY
Scenes of bicentennial celebrations in New York harbor, and President Gerald Ford speaking in Philadelphia.
1. aerial of New York Harbour, sailing ships
2. ws crowded cruise ships sails by
3. ws US warship firing salute, pull out to...
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Einhorn's arrest in France and reax from family of victim
Champagne-Mouton, France
1. Pan from Mr et Mme Einhorn sign to media waiting outside Einhorn's house
2. Police at the door of Ira Einhorn's home, tilt up to his wife at the window, tilt down to police
3. Pull out from police at gate
4....
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A conservative Native American archbishop was named Tuesday to lead the troubled Roman Catholic church in Philadelphia
HEADLINE: Pope accepts Philly archbishop's resignation
CAPTION: Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Philadelphia archbishop Cardinal Justin Rigali on Tuesday, sending him into retirement as the archdiocese faces accusations...
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USA: GEORGE W BUSH ELECTION CAMPAIGN WRAP
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George W. Bush says his administration will deploy a missile defenses to guard against nuclear attack and blackmail.
George W. Bush set the tone of his campaign for the presidency tonight at the Republican Convention in...
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Snow and ice shuttered schools and businesses, made driving scary, grounded more than 6,000 flights and created more back-breaking work for people along the East Coast, where shoveling out has become routine. (Feb. 13)
The latest storm to roll off nature's assembly line this bustling U.S. winter spread heavy snow and sleet along the Northeast corridor Thursday, while utility crews in the ice-encrusted South labored to restore power to hundreds of...
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Much of the country continued to grapple Tuesday with a historic freeze that shuttered schools and businesses at the start of the first full work week of 2014. Those who had to commute to work in country's largeset cities bundled up. (Jan. 7)
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Much of the country continued to grapple Tuesday with a historic freeze that shuttered schools and businesses at the start of the first full work week of 2014.
Flights, trains and bus...
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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia has been felt across Pennsylvania, with people from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh experiencing shaking buildings and slight tremors.
HEADLINE: Philly worker on quake: ''my heart dropped''
CAPTION: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia has been felt across Pennsylvania, with people from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh experiencing shaking buildings and slight...