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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Shots fired near Delaware State University campus

A car driving near the main entrance to DSU’s campus in Dover was hit three times by gunfire coming from another car early Sunday morning.

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One year later, the impact of Trump’s election win

It's been one year since President Trump was elected, and there's lots of opinions on the president's performance and on the Trump impact on local politics in Delaware.

8 years ago

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Mostly cooler air ahead this week at the Jersey Shore

After a recent stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, cooler weather is ahead this week at the Jersey Shore. November is typic ...

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Nanticoke’s first female chief focuses on the future

Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine is the first female to head up the Nanticoke tribe in southern Delaware.

8 years ago

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Food & Drink
New Jersey

Going into winter, food pantries seek help in providing for 1 million New Jerseyans

The holiday season is approaching and food pantries in New Jersey are appealing for donations.

8 years ago

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New Jersey

Pleasant Saturday transitions to 'ok' Sunday at the Jersey Shore

Saturday's the best day for your autumn outdoor fun at the Jersey Shore. 

8 years ago

The When Patriotism Meets Activism Panel featured Dr. Reggie Banks, CEO of Dunbar Associates, Joe Watkins, Republican Political Analyst at CNBC, James Paige, COO Community Council Health Systems, and Chad Dion Lassiter, FOX Contributor and President of Black Men at Penn. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Black athletes' protests may have positive influence on mental health, panel suggests

Black athletes can serve as powerful symbols in a media culture that otherwise doesn't have many African-Americans, one panelist said.

8 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, November 3, 2017

Following controversy, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announces plans to move the city’s statue of Frank Rizzo. Keystone Crossroads& ...

Air Date: November 3, 2017

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New Jersey

Possible tidal flooding this weekend in N.J.

Forecasters say "several rounds" of tidal flooding are possible over the coming days in New Jersey. 

8 years ago

Down the Shore
New Jersey

Man dies after falling into Jersey Shore river

Authorities suspect a homeless man was intoxicated when he fell into a Jersey Shore river and died.

8 years ago

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New Jersey

Coast Guard saves boat from sinking off Cape May

A U.S. Coast Guard crew helped prevent a vessel from sinking and passengers needing rescue off New Jersey, authorities say.

8 years ago

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Did you know New Jersey had a Levittown?

William Levitt built his third Levittown in New Jersey. He set it on the banks of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County.

8 years ago

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New Jersey

Newly published video shows barrier island Sandy impact

A newly released video shows previously widely unseen footage of Superstorm Sandy's strike at the Jersey Shore.

8 years ago

Down the Shore
New Jersey

Shore boy struck by car on Halloween

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a car late Tuesday afternoon in Cape May County, authorities say. 

8 years ago

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MacArthur Fellow on prejudice, bullying and ethnic conflict

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