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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11
Courts & Law

2 charged in murder of mother shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.

2 years ago

Self Driving Cars Surreal Ride
Community

No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat. The half hour ride was going fine until an error occurred.

2 years ago

File photo: A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stands in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019
Courts & Law

Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.

2 years ago

South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol​​, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave from the Blue Room Balcony during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 years

The dock visits are a key element of what’s called the “Washington Declaration.”

2 years ago

China's President Xi Jinping
Politics & Policy

China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began

In the call that lasted nearly an hour, Beijing said it wanted to send an envoy to Kyiv to serve as a mediator to pursue a “political settlement.”

2 years ago

HBCUs New Sports
Community

HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options

HBCUs are adding sports outside the more typical offerings of football, basketball, and track and field.

2 years ago

Montana Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr hoists a microphone into the air on Monday, April 24, 2023, as her supporters interrupt proceedings in the state House by chanting ''Let Her Speak!'' in Helena, Mont.
Politics & Policy

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.

2 years ago

This image from a video released by the Department of Defense shows U.S. Marines at Abbey Gate before a suicide bomber struck outside Hamid Karzai International Airport on Aug. 26, 2021, in Kabul Afghanistan
Politics & Policy

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport

Officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

2 years ago

Flooding is visible in an area where there are benches under trees.
PlanPhilly
Science

Flooding at FDR Park lake renews criticism of renovation

Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.

2 years ago

Homes line North Repauno Avenue in Gibbstown
Science

Gibbstown LNG by rail proposal hits another roadblock

The controversial 200-mile transport of liquified natural gas from Bradford County, Pa., to a terminal along the Delaware River has hit another roadblock.

2 years ago

Bob Mineo poses outside of Miller's Gun Center.
Politics & Policy

Bill mandating training and a permit to buy handguns back on the table in Delaware

Gun control advocates say it can reduce illegal trafficking. Second Amendment advocates counter that it’s an unconstitutional, unnecessary move.

2 years ago

If a new psychotherapy seems effective, practitioners take it on tour and hope more clinicians will use it. But often, that’s before really knowing how it works, or why.  (JacobLund / Big Stock Photo)
Health

Southern Delaware’s Latino community deals with stigma around mental health care plus fewer resources

A generational stigma around talking about mental health care is made worse in southern Delaware, where fewer providers are available.

2 years ago

A close-up of the Cooper University Hospital sign.
Health

Cooper University and Cape May Regional health systems reach merger agreement

Both entities have signed a definitive agreement cementing their previously announced merger.

2 years ago

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim
Community

What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB

Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani uses it, as do Padres starter Yu Darvish, Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes and dozens of other pitchers.

2 years ago

A sign for the Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md.
Health

Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease OK’d by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration approved Biogen's infused drug for patients with a rare genetic mutation that affects less than 500 people in the U.S.

2 years ago

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