Courts & Law
First trial nears in Vaughn prison riot, officer’s death
Trial nears for first four inmates of 16 charged with first-degree murder in the 2017 prison riot that led to the death of a correctional officer.
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Take part in the ultimate protest by voting on Nov. 6
On Nov. 6, during critical midterm elections, the vote will represent the most meaningful way to protest and bring about change.
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Cosby lawyers ask court to void conviction, prison sentence
Bill Cosby's lawyers have asked a Pa. court to overturn the actor's conviction and three- to 10-year prison sentence because of what they call a string of errors in his case.
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Trump celebrates Kavanaugh win
When it was official, Trump delivered a double thumbs-up from his desk. Several aides applauded.
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Caravan wheels into Philly on heels of court victory on temporary protected status
Journey for Justice travelers call ruling a relief but say Congress must ultimately decide whether U.S. will harbor immigrants from dangerous parts of the world.
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Senator Collins backs Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination
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Six indicted in violent Delaware gang dispute
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Chicago police officer found guilty of 2nd-degree murder of Laquan McDonald
It took the jury of eight women and four men about eight hours to reach a verdict.
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Philadelphia to pay $1M settlement over fatal police shooting of David Jones
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Watch: Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh clears crucial Senate hurdle
Some fence-sitting senators could conceivably vote to advance Kavanaugh's nomination but still hold out their support ahead of a final confirmation roll call over the weekend.
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Senate to take decisive vote on Kavanaugh amid protest from Democrats
The Senate is set to vote Friday morning on the first step to confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
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In Philadelphia, a community-based program teaches defendants how to help themselves
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Listen 5:01Interactive map: a county-by-county look at spending on public defense in Pennsylvania
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U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
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Migrants embrace ruling that keeps temporary status for now
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants got temporary relief after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with its plans.
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