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Jim Kenney, a former union dishwasher and son of a firefighter, won the Democratic primary in Philadelphia after running a campaign as a strong raising wages champion. Once considered a long shot to win the primary, Kenney's victory joins a growing list of candidates who win elections by focusing on lifting workers up and creating pathways to the American Dream. In 2013, union member Marty Walsh won the Boston mayoral race and Bill de Blasio won in New York City after similarly advocating strongly on behalf of working families.

Looking to tone your arms, but hate the classic push-up? Here are a few substitutes you can try.

The false stereotypes of the lazy, uninvolved father and the buffoon who can't handle a baby are prevalent — and many people, sadly, believe them.

Four kids ran for their lives and another child was found hiding after a gunman opened fire before turning the weapon on himself, police said.

The spill threatened some state parks and beaches just ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

A 71-year-old Illinois woman allegedly killed a cat and four kittens to punish her grandchildren for not cleaning their rooms, authorities alleged.

California call girl sentenced to six years in prison over death of Google executive, Forrest Timothy Hayes, after guilty plea deal.

Life-threatening flooding was forecast to hit parts of the Plains and Texas early Wednesday, a day after area was battered by suspected tornadoes.

Torrential rain flooded streets and damaged major highways in Norman, Oklahoma. Sarah Stewart of KFOR reports on the day's deluge.

Meet Ahmed Mohammed. He might be the most expensive hot dog vendor in New York, especially if he thinks you're a tourist.