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1,500 children in Nigeria village suffer lead-poisoning
Thu, May 10 2012 at 4:33 PM EST

Children working in illegal gold mines have dispersed the lead to nearby communities due to soil contamination.

Cookbook club: Dorie Greenspan's 'Around my French Table'
Wed, May 09 2012 at 9:29 AM EST

Philadelphia freelancers come together to share work ideas as well as dishes cooked from one particular cookbook.

The Hulk gets angry at hydraulic fracturing
Tue, May 08 2012 at 12:08 PM EST

Much like his role as the Hulk in the new 'Avengers' movie, actor Mark Ruffalo says his battle against fracking is about 'fighting for the common good.'

Philadelphia mayor will live on $35 worth of food for a week
Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 11:49 AM EST

4 Pennsylvania politicians pledge to live on the equivalent of government food benefits for a week.

Photos: Late April snowstorm blankets the Northeast
Tue, Apr 24 2012 at 11:21 AM EST

Despite a mild winter coupled with a very warm spring, a late April snow storm swept through the Northeast on Monday, leaving several inches of snow in its wake and thousands of people without power.

Fracking brings boom, fears to rural U.S.
Sun, Apr 22 2012 at 8:10 AM EST

Underground in southwestern Pennsylvania, bedrock is put under explosive pressure to fracture and spill out its lucrative cache of natural gas.

Humane Society accuses Pennsylvania egg factory of animal cruelty
Thu, Apr 12 2012 at 3:17 PM EST

Undercover video reportedly taken at Kreider Farms shows unsanitary conditions.

Remembering the dogs of the Titanic
Wed, Apr 11 2012 at 11:42 AM EST

The sinking Titanic killed more than 1,500 people on April 15, 1912, as well as several dogs. About 700 passengers did survive the historic shipwreck, though -- including two Pomeranians and a Pekingese.

Rescue crew cuts 600-pound hoarder from home
Tue, Apr 10 2012 at 3:19 PM EST

Video: Hazmat crews are called to help rescue a 600-pound man trapped inside his Pennsylvania home and in need of medical attention. They are forced to cut a hole through the side of his house because they can't get through the clutter.

Snack Like a Local vending machine
Thu, Mar 22 2012 at 3:44 PM EST

Take a look at this vending machine spotted in Philadelphia that's filled with snacks from local producers.

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