How did last night's debut of American Idol treat Philadelphia? The Inquirer has the analysis - and a horrifying picture. Two West Philadelphia High students were slashed during an argument on Monday, so a heavy police presence blanketed the area yesterday as students were dismissed for the day. A suspect on the city's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, described as a "one-man army," and who had eluded authorities for over two years while running a......

Andy Reid's son Britt pleaded guilty yesterday to four charges. His lawyers are arguing that he's full of remorse and are angling for him to get probation, but he could end up being sentenced to six to 14 months in jail. We won't know for sure until later this year. The FBI is looking for a filthy dude in connection with the robbery yesterday of the Trumark Financial Credit Union at 1811 John F. Kennedy......

How about a couple of heartwarming holiday stories, huh? The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross is throwing its eighth annual Children's Holiday Party at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel tonight. About 500 children who have lost their homes in various disasters will get to have fun and act like kids, and their parents will get to relax and enjoy it. Also, recently the students from Central Bucks West High School organized their Washington Project......

Yeah, so that whole Curt Weldon scandal thing is kind of exploding, huh? The short version is that Republican PA Representative Weldon is being investigated by the FBI for possibly illegally using his position to help his daughter with her business. The FBI were trying to conduct the investigation secretly, but the press revealed what was going on, so they were forced to act. The timing is pretty convenient (or inconvenient, depending on how......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. A fascinating look into what conservatives really see when they look at the New York Times. (Via) Now, prepare to have your heart melted! We dare you to not go "Awww!" while watching this collection of videos of various cute animals falling asleep. Enjoy the complex, post-apocalyptic saga - full of character development and action - that is......

It seems love is in the air for our fellow -ists. Not so much for us, but we're raising a glass of champagne anyway! We wish all the new couples sunny skies and happy lives. Now, here's a picture of something less than that: Austinist: When it's not getting you wet, rain can be pretty, too! DCist: Well, with statehood clearly still a ways off, we're glad D.C. has something to laugh about! Gothamist: This......