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Emmett Till relatives seek renewed probe of 1955 lynching
Family members told a news conference in Jackson, Mississippi, that authorities have known for decades that Carolyn Bryant Donham played a key role in Till’s slaying.
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New Jersey set to receive $641 million opioid settlement from J&J and others
The settlement stems from a 2018 lawsuit over deceptive marketing of an opioid product. The money will be split between state, county, and local governments.
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Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’
Texas abortion providers say their best hope of stopping the nation’s most restrictive abortion law is all but over.
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Philadelphia school board names 3 finalists for next superintendent
The final candidates are school leaders from Baltimore, North Carolina, and Illinois.
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‘There should not be forgiveness’: immigrant advocates protest ‘false promises’ during Biden visit
Biden’s visit to Philly on Friday drew dozens of protesters, who say the President has broken his promises on immigration reform.
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‘Significant increase’ in Philly’s domestic violence, especially involving guns
Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.
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PUC approves PECO natural gas project for neighborhood business area of Marple Twp.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission granted PECO special exceptions to the neighborhood zoning code, clearing the way for construction.
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Recreational marijuana bill defeated in Delaware House
Another year, another defeat for recreational marijuana. House lawmakers were unable to get the needed votes to advance the legalization measure.
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Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
The new airstrikes in western Ukraine were likely a message from Russia that no area was safe.
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South Jersey women’s hockey team raising money to assist fellow players in Ukraine
The New Jersey Jaguars, a women’s rec hockey team from Mt. Laurel, is raising money to support Ukrainian players, whom they befriended four years ago.
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Excitement, but also ‘range anxiety,’ over electric vehicles at Philly Auto Show
As gas prices hit record highs, visitors are testing electric vehicles at the Philly Auto Show. But worries persist over where drivers will be able to charge them up.
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Rowan University launches public policy center named for Steve Sweeney
The new Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University is billed as bringing pragmatic solutions to New Jersey issues.
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New Philly play shows gun violence through the eyes of teenagers
The new play “Childhoodslost Chronicles” features teenage actors, showing gun violence through their eyes. It runs this weekend at the Arts Bank on South Broad Street.
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After seven years of waiting and months of oral arguments, the first phase of this historic trial ended Thursday.
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Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack
Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police in a racist and homophobic attack that he staged himself.
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