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WHYY News will host a screening of the PBS documentary short series “American Masters: Renegades” on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
6 months ago
Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election
Anti-abortion advocates are pressing Trump for more restrictions on abortion pills.
6 months ago
Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington and pledges a ‘smooth’ transition of power from Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a nearly two-hour Oval Office meeting Wednesday with President Joe Biden and committed to a straightforward transition of power.
6 months ago
The polls underestimated Trump’s support — again. Here’s why
President-elect Donald Trump has long presented pollsters with a challenge. Here's what polling underestimated and what it accurately foreshadowed in this election.
6 months ago
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
A New York judge says he'll make a decision as early as next week on the future of Donald Trump's hush money case.
6 months ago
Pennsylvania House Republicans pick new floor leader after failing to regain majority
The House Republican caucus voted behind closed doors for five-term Rep. Jesse Topper to head their 101-seat minority in 2025-26.
6 months ago
Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines
During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.
6 months ago
Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control
Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.
6 months ago
Trump’s defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
Hegseth opposes “woke” programs that promote inclusion and he questions the role of women in combat.
6 months ago
Musk has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election.
6 months ago
Delaware Republicans rejoice, Democrats express shock over presidential election results
Despite Vice President Harris’ sweeping Delaware win, President-elect Trump benefited from lower turnout and broadened appeal compared to 2020.
6 months ago
Listen 1:09Black women were 20% more likely than white women to get an unscheduled, unplanned C-section delivery when there were no high medical risks.
6 months ago
Listen 1:17Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.
6 months ago
SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know
The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.
6 months ago
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.
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