
Courts & Law
Interactive map: a county-by-county look at spending on public defense in Pennsylvania
How much does your county spend on public defense? In Penns ...
7 years ago
U.S. court ruling opens door to more suits over contaminated water supplies
After two years of legal setbacks, a federal court ruled this week that two families from Bucks and Montgomery counties can proceed with ...
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Dozens charged in Kensington multimillion-dollar drug trafficking operation
The group sold drugs around eight city blocks near Kip and Cambria streets in Kensington, the heart of the city’s opioid crisis, authorities said.
7 years ago
U.S. charges 7 Russian intelligence officers with hacking 40 sports and doping groups
The charges include conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
7 years ago
Police issue summonses after N.J. men rescued from ocean
Two men rescued from the ocean off Ocean County Wednesday evening received summonses for swimming without lifeguards present.
7 years ago
Kavanaugh’s fate rests with small number of undecided senators
Only one copy of the report is being made available.
7 years ago
Teachers union sues student loan servicer Navient
At the center of the lawsuit is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
7 years ago
Senate to get FBI report on Kavanaugh, setting up finale in confirmation drama
Only one copy is being made available to senators and their aides.
7 years ago
With private money fueling fight against drug crime in Blair County, public defenders feel squeezed
The opioid crisis has brought with it an onslaught of drug cases that are adding to the burdens of public defenders.
7 years ago
1 man dies after 5 are shot in Germantown; police call it targeted hit
Search is on for suspects in shooting Philadelphia police commissioner says was not random.
7 years ago
‘Warning shot’ fired by guard at wanted Muslim cleric’s U.S. compound
Police said that the suspected intruder fled the scene.
7 years ago
On a humid summer day, Shawnray Byrd works a new job renovating a home just outside Pittsburgh. During a break, he says he’s grateful t ...
7 years ago
Listen 7:08Lawyers for Kavanaugh accusers question FBI’s thoroughness
Lawyers for two women who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct are casting doubt on the thoroughness of the FBI investigation.
7 years ago
N.J. beachfront homeowner admits cutting down dune trees
A Pennsylvania man has admitted he cut down some trees on sand dunes near his beachfront property in southern New Jersey.
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