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Courts & Law

Sandra Sterling, the aunt of Alton Sterling cries out after viewing his body at the F.G. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, July 15, 2016. Alton Sterling was shot July 5 outside a Baton Rouge convenience store in an encounter with police that was caught on video.
Criminal Justice
Policing

2 officers in black man’s fatal shooting won’t be charged

Louisiana's attorney general ruled out criminal charges Tuesday against two white Baton Rouge police officers in the fatal shooting of a black man outside a convenience store.

8 years ago

New Jersey Assemblyman John McKeon
New Jersey
Policing

N.J. lawmaker wants to roll back criminal justice changes, bring back cash bail

Assemblyman John McKeon, D-Essex, has proposed returning to judges the power to require monetary bail amounts for any criminal defendant.

8 years ago

Federal Trade Commission building in Washington.

Federal Trade Commission is investigating Facebook over privacy practices

Tom Pahl, acting director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said the probe would include whether the company engaged in "unfair acts" that cause "substantial injury"

8 years ago

This image released by CBS News shows Stormy Daniels, left, during an interview with Anderson Cooper which will air on Sunday, March 25, on
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Law
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Stormy Daniels and the President

Guests: Max Kennerly, Frances  Stead Sellers Sunday night’s 60 Minutes interview with Stormy Daniels ...

Air Date: March 26, 2018 10:00 am

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Pa. state Sen. Sharif Street has introduced a bill that would make people sentenced to life in prison eligible for parole after serving 15 years. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Proposed law would make life without parole a thing of the past in Pennsylvania

Being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole could be a thing of the past in Pennsylvania under a bill proposed by State Sen. Sharif Street.

8 years ago

Yucca plants are planted marking and around graves at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Lawnside, N.J.
Business
New Jersey
Religion

No appeal in suit on religious cemeteries selling headstones

More than 800 parishioners who already purchased inscription rights for monuments within archdiocese cemeteries are unaffected by the decision.

8 years ago

This image released by the FBI is the wanted posted for 9 Iranians that took part in a government-sponsored hacking scheme that pilfered sensitive information from hundreds of universities, private companies and government agencies. (FBI via AP)
International
Politics
Technology

DOJ charges 9 Iranians in massive hacking scheme

The Justice Department said the hackers were affiliated with an Iranian company called the Mabna Institute, which prosecutors say contracted with the Iranian government.

8 years ago

SCI Phoenix, the prison being built to replace Graterford
Philadelphia

June opening expected for Graterford replacement prison in Montgomery County

More than two years behind schedule, $400 million complex in Skippack will have death-row unit.

8 years ago

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett wears headphones as he stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP Photo)
Sports

Newly acquired Eagles DE Bennett charged with injuring elderly paraplegic

Authorities say Bennett was a spectator at the game in Houston.

8 years ago

Workmen clear snow in front of the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month.
(J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
NPR
National

Unlike much of the rest of Washington, the Supreme Court is no snowflake

At the highest court in America, it was just another day at work.

8 years ago

 Bill Cosby arrives at a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania

Cosby wants judge ousted over wife’s sex-assault advocacy

Cosby's lawyers said Thursday that some of Judge Steven O'Neill's rulings could give the appearance he's influenced by his wife's work.

8 years ago

Chanda Mobley was in an abusive relationship for five years. Her husband would hit her, which was bad enough, she says.  Eventually, her teenage son would tried to stand up for her. That's when her husband would bring out his gun. (Courtesy of Chanda Mobley)
NewsWorks Tonight
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Public Safety

Pa. Senate votes to make it easier to take guns from violent domestic abusers

Wednesday the Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill that makes those convicted of domestic violence or subject to a restraining order turn over their guns more quickly.

8 years ago

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In this file photo, a police cruiser is parked in Camden, N.J. (Bas Slabbers/for WHYY, file)
New Jersey
Policing

N.J. police departments ordered to identify problem cops, randomly drug test officers

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said the new rules were part of an effort to increase “transparency and accountability.”

8 years ago

People evacuate as emergency vehicles stage near the site of another explosion on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.
NPR

Report: Austin suspect kills himself in explosion as police move in for arrest

A man reportedly killed himself with an explosive device early Wednesday as police tried to arrest him in connection with a string of deadly bombings in the Austin area.

8 years ago

Sign outside George Smith Towing in Southwest Philadelphia (Tom MacDonald, WHYY)
Business
Philadelphia

Philly towing company agrees to fine, refunds in settlement with Pennsylvania AG

The deal between George Smith Towing and the state includes the company's agreement to refund money to 28 people.

8 years ago

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