Norwegian Cruise Lines sends birthday party goodies for cruise-line ‘obsessed’ boy with autism

A boy with autism who is "obsessed" with cruises asked for a Norwegian Cruise Lines-themed birthday party, so the company's CEO sent boxes full of branded goodies to help make the party extra special.

Governor Wolf puts House on timetable to pass minimum wage bill

Gov. Tom Wolf is putting the state House of Representatives on a timeline to pass legislation to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage.

New Jersey advances bill banning single-use plastic, paper bags

New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban single-use plastic and paper bags, as well as plastic foam containers commonly used for takeout.

Inconsistent Eagles have real chance to win NFC East

Despite an up-and-down offense that showed up last week only to see the defense collapse, the Eagles (5-7) still control their playoff hopes.

Bernie Sanders announces $150B plan to expand broadband access

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promising to invest $150 billion to bring high-speed internet to “every household in America” while breaking up and better regulating monopolies he says currently limit access to drive up their profits.

Biden exchanges verbal blows with audience member at Iowa town hall: ‘You’re a damn liar, man’

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden blasted a man at an Iowa town hall as a “damn liar” Thursday -- and challenged him to a push-up contest -- after he accused the 77-year-old former vice president of being "too old" and took a swipe at son Hunter's role on the board of a controversial Ukrainian natural gas firm.

Obamas pay $11.75M for new home located on nearly 30 acres: report

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have purchased a nearly 7,000-square-foot home on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts for $11.75 million, according to a report.

Mom reunites first responders with baby they helped deliver

Today, nearly nine months later, both the mom and her baby are doing great and met the first responders who cared for them.

Personal finance classes can now fulfill high school grad requirement in Pa.

Pennsylvania will require public schools to allow students to apply personal finance class credits toward high school graduation requirements under a new law signed by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Trump hits back after Trudeau appears to mock him in NATO summit video

After video surfaced of world's leaders at the NATO summit appearing to laugh at his expense, President Trump called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "two-faced."

President Jimmy Carter admitted to a south Georgia hospital

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter admitted to a south Georgia hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection.

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons lead 76ers past Pacers, 119-116

Joel Embiid had 32 points and 11 rebounds and Ben Simmons had three steals in the final 13.9 seconds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 119-116 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Pa.'s sexual abuse laws leave survivors conflicted

When Pennsylvania overhauled its child sexual abuse laws this week after a years-long battle, absent from the bill-signing ceremony were some of the people who had worked hardest for the changes.

Embiid scores 27, leads Sixers past Knicks 101-95

Joel Embiid had 27 points and 17 rebounds, James Ennis III scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a sluggish start and beat the New York Knicks 101-95 on Friday night.