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Donald Trump’s DNA, not deposition sought in defamation suit
Carroll in a June 2019 book said Trump raped her in the mid-1990s in an upscale Manhattan department store.
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First-time Philly college students honor the legacy of Octavius Catto
First-time students at Community College of Philadelphia honor civil rights activist Octavius Catto using a scholarship in his name to get an education.
4 years ago
Philly police arrest man accused in series of carjackings and pair of murders
Jonathan Akubo has been arrested and charged with multiple carjackings and two murders after police traced back a car allegedly used in the crimes.
4 years ago
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing
The jury also found father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan guilty of attempted kidnapping.
4 years ago
Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks
The actions are a red line that President Joe Biden has said would result in the U.S. levying severe sanctions against Moscow.
4 years ago
Criminal trial begins this week for Amtrak engineer in fatal 2015 train crash
After bouncing around the legal system, a criminal case against the engineer who crashed an Amtrak train nearly seven years ago is finally getting underway.
4 years ago
Mehmet Oz wants us to know why he’s here in Pa. Will enough voters buy it?
He’s doing events to introduce himself as a serious, conservative politician — but always with a reminder: He’s still Dr. Oz of daytime TV fame.
4 years ago
Listen 4:55Newer version of omicron variant spreads in the region. How worried should you be?
Early research from Denmark shows this type of the virus spreads more easily. But there are still a lot of questions.
4 years ago
Philly tourism is surging back. Hotel workers, not so fast
A Philadelphia law gives them priority when hotels are ready to rehire, but workers laid off due to COVID are taking their time and reviewing their options.
4 years ago
Photo essay: The Teen Safe Space opens in North Philly
Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.
4 years ago
Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing
The officer testified that he didn’t realize how dire Floyd’s condition was until paramedics turned him over.
4 years ago
‘Here for the people, and the love, and what MLK stood for’ at Wilmington peace march
The event is usually on MLK Day but was postponed until Presidents Day this year because of the record-setting COVID spike in January.
4 years ago
War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway.
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How fake electors tried to throw result to Trump
Officials are digging deeper into the role that fake slates of electors played in Trump's effort to cling to power after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
4 years ago
In a historic first, N.J. commission adopts bipartisan legislative district map
The redrawing of N.J. state legislative districts is almost complete. Its impact will be felt in the 2023 races.
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