The Daily Numbers: 3 Philadelphia police officers who have died in the line of duty so far this year. Officer Patrick McDonald became the latest Tuesday when he was gunned down after a traffic stop and chase in the middle of the afternoon.

5 Philadelphia officers who have died in the line of duty in just the last two years.

1 Philadelphia officer who also was wounded in the shootout with the suspect yesterday. Officer Richard Bowes is expected to recover.

14 shots believed fired during the shootout by suspect Daniel Giddings, 27. He was shot and killed by police. He also had another fully loaded clip on him.

700 billion dollar bailout still being debated in Congress amid dire warnings for the economy if action is not taken.

14,000 dollars in controlled substances seized by police when they arrested an Upper Darby woman described as “a major dealer” in connection with undercover buys of oxycodone.

1 debate set in the 7th District Congressional race between Republican challenger Craig Williams and first-term Rep. Joe Sestak. The Williams camp wanted more. The debate will be held Oct. 29, just a week before the election.

7 families left homeless then they were evacuated from 8 apartments when fire broke out in Yeadon.

100 residents who toured the progress being made at the site of the old Haverford State Hospital site.

20 million dollars being sought by a lawyer who claims an Atlantic City casino did nothing to stop her gambling addiction. The lawsuit was tossed by a judge.

5 more charges lodged against a Montgomery County landlord who police say used an elaborate videotaping scheme to spy on his tenants.

75 more voting machines being bought by Montgomery County to handle what is expected to be a huge voter turnout in the presidential election.

15 months in jail for Delco native, O’Hara grad and disgraced former NBA ref Tim Donaghy for his role in a betting scandal that shook the league. He reported to jail yesterday.

3 security workers at the upscale Nordstrom’s store in the King of Prussia Mall who have been charged with ripping off the store.

3.63 a gallon, what we’re paying for gas in the Philly region today.

3 still the Phillies Magic Number to lock up a playoff spot after they lost to the Braves last night. That’s for the Wild Card; it’s 4 to actually win the NL East.

1 crucial error by Cole Hamels and one base-running gaffe by Pat Burrell that led to the Phils’ loss.

1.5 game lead for the Phils over the Mets, who won last night.

4 games left for both the Phils and Mets. Don’t look now, but rainy weather due here Friday just might wreak havoc with the schedule.

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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.
How fast did Pat Burrell go from hero to goat last night? He was a hero when he drove in Ryan Howard to tie the score, but then committed a costly base-running gaffe, breaking for third on a sharp grounder to short, that short-circuited the rally.

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I Don’t Get It: A mother in Montgomery County admitted in court she was trying to help her son, who was being bullied in school. How? She helped him amass a cache of weapons. I don’t get it.

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Today’s Upper: Members of a state House Transportation Committee are beginning to look at whether they should make text and cell phone conversations by bus and train drivers part of a move to attack distracted driving.

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Quote Box: “He stood over the top of him and killed him. It was an execution.”

-- Philadelphia Police Capt James Clark, on the shooting that took the life of Officer Patrick McDonald.