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Trump has made more than 100 threats to prosecute or punish perceived enemies
NPR's investigation found that Trump has repeatedly threatened to investigate, prosecute, jail or otherwise punish his political opponents, rivals and even private citizens.
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LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities
The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
The first report on election night might show a massive lead for one candidate, but why does that lead dwindle in some races and grow in others?
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Harris to visit Philly this weekend in 20th Pa. stop this year, campaign tells WHYY News
All eyes are on the swing state of Pennsylvania, with less than two weeks until Election Day.
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America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.
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What to do if you witness voter intimidation on Election Day
Election officials in Pa. and N.J. say they don’t anticipate issues Nov. 5. Should intimidation occur outside a polling place, voters should call the police or the local DA.
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Listen 1:48How Delaware will update curriculum to represent all racial and ethnic histories
The state's educational landscape is evolving — schools are incorporating diverse racial narratives into the curriculum.
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Listen 1:42Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State
New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.
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The company has agreed to create a nonprofit to distribute at least $100,000 a year for community initiatives.
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Listen 1:20Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
Voter fraud does happen occasionally. And when it does, we tend to hear a lot about it.
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More than $4.5 billion in new student debt relief will help thousands of teachers, firefighters, nurses and other public service workers.
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Listen 1:28Kamala Harris is heading to the Pennsylvania suburbs and other critical battleground states Monday to court Republican voters who are uneasy about Donald Trump.
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Election conspiracy theories fueled a push to hand-count votes, but doing so is risky and slow
Research shows that hand-counting ballots is more prone to error, delays results and costs more.
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Where are the voters who could decide the presidential election?
In a closely contested presidential election, as many expect 2024 to be, the results in a few counties in the key battleground states are likely to decide the outcome.
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The race is so close. Here’s what happens if there’s a 269-269 Electoral College tie
It’s very unlikely — but theoretically possible — that the presidential election ends with an Electoral College tie.
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