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Country, soul singers battle in all-female 'American Idol'…

Country, soul singers battle in all-female 'American Idol'…

The winner of "Idol" will be crowned tonight.

Local
PHOTOS: State gaming board approves SugarHouse Casino expansion

PHOTOS: State gaming board approves SugarHouse Casino expansion

Plans for the SugarHouse Casino expansion include a larger gaming floor, an event space and improved Delaware River waterfront green spaces and connections.

Education
Imani charter to shutter, 5 others renewed

Imani charter to shutter, 5 others renewed

The School Reforms Commission, the state agency that oversees the School District of Philadelphia, voted yesterday to close Imani Education Circle Charter School and renew five others.

Entertainment
Diddy on 'Downton Abbey'? PBS says no

Diddy on 'Downton Abbey'? PBS says no

Don't believe the tweets: Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be appearing in British period TV drama "Downtown Abbey," PBS said on Wednesday. Booooo!

The Word
The Word: Zoe Saldana 'might end up with…

The Word: Zoe Saldana 'might end up with…

Zoe Saldana says she might "end up with a woman raising her children."

The Word
The Word: Kelly Rowland sings about her jealousy…

The Word: Kelly Rowland sings about her jealousy…

Former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland is finally going public about how it feels to live in Beyonce's shadow in her new song, "Dirty Laundry."

The Word
The Word: Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial…

The Word: Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial…

After years as one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Scarlett Johansson is stepping behind the camera. She'll direct her first feature, an adaptation of the Truman Capote novel "Summer Crossing."

Gossip
Jessica Walter on 'Arrested Development': The Bluth is…

Jessica Walter on 'Arrested Development': The Bluth is…

For Jessica Walter, the forthcoming return of "Arrested Development" offers a reassuring reminder that her career has transcended not just different genres, but different generations.

Sports
Philadelphia Soul hosts Orlando Predators

Philadelphia Soul hosts Orlando Predators

Soul hosting Predators Saturday night.

National
David Beckham announces retirement

David Beckham announces retirement

Former England captain David Beckham announced on Thursday that he will retire from professional soccer at the end of the season.

NBA
NBA news: Kings staying in Sacramento

NBA news: Kings staying in Sacramento

NBA: Kings staying in Sacramento

NHL
In translation: Bryzgalov insults Philadelphia's ghetto

In translation: Bryzgalov insults Philadelphia's ghetto

Ilya Bryzgalov gives wacky Russian interview.

Style
Street style: Paris

Street style: Paris

Photographer Candice Lake poses in a beautifully draped Lanvin coat.

Style
Peter Som makes Anthropologie even prettier

Peter Som makes Anthropologie even prettier

Peter Som debuts a line of pretty dresses for Anthropologie as part of their Made in Kind designer series.

International
Blood on your labels: What you need to…

Blood on your labels: What you need to…

Metro takes an in-depth look at the garment factories in Bangladesh where many Western retailers contract cheap labor.

Lifestyle
Dating: 5 things you should NOT do on…

Dating: 5 things you should NOT do on…

5 things you should never do on a first date.