
Courts & Law
Kavanaugh hearings, day 1: Protesters focus on Roe; attempted handshake goes viral
The first day of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings was long on quarreling, protesting and speechifying.
7 years ago
WATCH LIVE: Senators’ Questions Take Center Stage On Day 2 Of Kavanaugh Hearings
"I don't live in a bubble," Kavanaugh told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
7 years ago
Rancorous, partisan start for Kavanaugh high court hearing
Democrats, including several senators poised for 2020 presidential bids, tried to block the proceedings in a dispute over Kavanaugh records.
7 years ago
Former Philly cop charged with fatally shooting Germantown man in the back
A former Philadelphia police officer has been indicted in the deadly shooting a 30-year-old Germantown man in the back last year.
7 years ago
Listen 2:15Watch: Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings Tuesday on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
7 years ago
Reuters journalists in Myanmar convicted, sentenced to 7 years
A court in Myanmar sentenced two journalists to seven years in prison Monday for illegal possession of official documents.
7 years ago
Kavanaugh’s civil rights views studied ahead of confirmation
Civil rights organizations that have been combing through Kavanaugh's 300-plus decisions during 12 years as a federal appeals court judge.
7 years ago
As Philly ends ICE deal, immigrant advocacy group works to monitor law enforcement
Pressure from protesters calling for an end of ICE and meetings with activists helped convince Mayor Jim Kenney to end the arrangement.
7 years ago
Nonbelievers win suit over Pennsylvania House prayer policy
A federal judge has halted the Pa. House policy banning people who don't believe in God from giving the invocations made at the start of each day.
7 years ago
Deadline passes for N.J. couple to turn over cash meant for homeless Philly man
The Burlington, New Jersey, couple who raised thousands for a homeless man living in Philadelphia has apparently missed a court-ordered d ...
7 years ago
Official: Long lockdowns can ratchet up tension among prisoners
When a facility goes into lockdown, it usually means the few freedoms inmates have go away.
7 years ago
Massage Envy facing more allegations of sexual harassment, assault in N.J.
A suit's been filed on behalf of four who claim they were molested in New Jersey Massage Envy facilities.
7 years ago
Couple ordered to turn over funds raised for homeless man
McClure and D'Amico have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or misusing any of the money.
7 years ago
NFL arbitrator moves Colin Kaepernick’s ‘collusion’ grievance to formal hearing
Kaepernick’s allegation that the NFL colluded to deny him a contract as punishment for his lead role in player protests will get a formal hearing.
7 years ago
Decision on Abu-Jamal’s right to file new appeal in murder conviction must wait
Supporters hope Mumia Abu-Jamal will get a new trial in the murder of Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner due to what they say is a prosecutorial conflict of interest
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