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4:00 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

Philadelphia Has A Brotherly Love Affair With Sweats

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 4:59 pm

Data from the consumer research group Experian Marketing Services has determined that Philadelphia leads the country in the per capita consumption of sweatshirts and sweatpants. Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish explore the reasons why — is it the weather, college students, Rocky Balboa?

Law
4:00 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

MS-13 Gang Now A 'Transnational Criminal' Group

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 4:59 pm

Audie Cornish talks with David S. Cohen, Treasury Department Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, for more about the gang MS-13's new designation as a transnational criminal organization.

Sports
3:58 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

Baseball's Division Playoffs Down To Single Games

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 4:59 pm

Robert Siegel talks with Mike Pesca about Major League Baseball's postseason.

Presidential Race
3:57 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

Ryan Attacks Biden On Libya Post-Debate

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 4:59 pm

One day after Congressman Paul Ryan debated Vice President Joe Biden, Mitt Romney took to the campaign trail in Virginia and Ohio.

Presidential Race
3:57 pm
Fri October 12, 2012

Biden Brings High Energy To Vice Presidential Debate

Originally published on Fri October 12, 2012 4:59 pm

One day after his debate with Paul Ryan, Vice President Joe Biden took to the campaign trail. He spoke at a rally in LaCrosse, Wis.

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