Courts & Law
Supreme Court doesn’t block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place for now, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1.
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Veteran Philadelphia police officer facing child porn charges
Williams Watts Sr. was taken into custody Thursday after the FBI executed a federal search warrant at his home.
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3 years after Pittsburgh synagogue attack, trial still ahead
A landmark synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood remains dormant three years after it was the scene of a rampage that left 11 people dead.
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“There is a narrative out there that people sat on the EL train and watched this transpire and took videos of it for their own gratification,” he said.
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New blueprint hopes to reverse revolving door at Delaware prisons
More than 65% of people released from Delaware prisons in 2016 were re-convicted within three years. A new blueprint from the state aims to change that.
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More than a ‘stump speech’: Local orgs to host Montco magisterial judge candidate forum
Masks will be required for this nonpartisan event, which will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch at home.
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Marion, a nine-year veteran of the department, was previously charged with assault in connection with a 2015 incident outside a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot.
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After the owner of MJK Electrical bribed Johnny Dougherty, his company scored a $9 million deal with Comcast.
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Kathy McGuiness wants an expensive former top prosecutor to defend her against public corruption charges at state expense. The state calls her request “absurd.”
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NFL agrees to end race-based brain testing in $1B settlement
The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement after an outcry over test score adjustments known as “race-norming."
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Charges unlikely for riders who saw Philadelphia train rape
“It’s still an open investigation, but there is no expectation at this time that we will charge passengers,” said Margie McAboy, spokeswoman for the Delaware County DA.
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Court breathes new life into Harrisburg gun laws challenge
A divided state Supreme Court said that Firearm Owners Against Crime and other plaintiffs have legal standing to take on the Harrisburg city gun ordinances.
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Tiny wrists in cuffs: How police use force against children
The debate over disproportionate use of force by police that followed George Floyd’s death has largely ignored some of the most vulnerable targets: children.
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After a local company towed union leader Johnny “Doc” Dougherty’s car, he allegedly acted fast to get revenge. His medium: City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
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Facebook paying fine to settle U.S. suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers.
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