
Courts & Law
Legal resident sues central Pa. judge over wedding day detainment
The ACLU said Pennsylvania Judge Elizabeth Beckley violated Alexander Parker's civil rights with unlawful detention, interfering with the right to marry, and discrimination.
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Prosecutor explains challenge to Mumia Abu-Jamal hearing
District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a motion Friday outlining his challenge. The issue is now with the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
6 years ago
N.J. attorney general subpoenas Trump’s inaugural committee
President Donald Trump's inaugural committee received a sweeping request for financial records this week from prosecutors in New Jersey.
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Gunman kills 5 people, wounds 5 police at Illinois business
A gunman opened fire at a manufacturing plant in suburban Chicago on Friday, killing five people and wounding five police officers before he was fatally shot, police said.
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U.S. court: Feds can’t withhold funds from sanctuary cities
The ruling echoes others that block the department from withholding funds to cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agencies.
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Pa. to begin its own process of setting health limit for two PFAS chemicals
As the EPA launches national PFAS plan, Pennsylvania says its people "can’t wait" for the federal government.
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Tamaqua teachers continue legal fight against arming school staff despite court ruling
A Schuylkill County judge says she needs more information from the Tamaqua Area Education Association before ruling on a policy that would allow some staff to carry firearms.
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Report: Facebook, FTC discussing ‘multibillion dollar’ fine for privacy lapses
The Washington Post said Thursday that the fine would be the largest ever imposed on a tech company.
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N.J. lawmakers announce plan to extend statute of limitations in sex abuse cases
Lawmakers say victims need more time to bring their cases. The measure has gotten renewed attention in the wake of the Catholic Church’s clergy sex abuse scandal.
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Same-sex couples sue for the right to marry in Japan
Thirteen same-sex couples have filed a lawsuit in Japan arguing that the country's rejection of same-sex marriage violates their constitutional rights.
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Jury finds two Delaware KFC locations discriminated against breastfeeding supervisor
A KFC near Dover, Delaware forced a supervisor to pump breast milk in an office where employees often barged in on her.
6 years ago
Listen 0:59Senate confirms William Barr as next Attorney General
The Senate voted 54-45 on Thursday to confirm William Barr as attorney general, returning him to a post he first occupied in the administration of President George H.W. Bush.
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EPA to propose limits for PFOA and PFOS, chemicals contaminating soil and water
EPA says it will propose health standards for two chemicals contaminating soil and drinking water. Critics say the EPA is dragging its feet on protecting public health.
6 years ago
N.J. senator alleges heating issues in South Jersey prison during extreme weather
In a letter to the Bureau of Prisons, Sen. Cory Booker asked the federal agency for more information about its preparedness for extreme weather, citing two recent outages.
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