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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

Bill Cosby (Mel Evans/AP, file)

Jury selection for Bill Cosby retrial delayed until April 2

The start of Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial is being pushed back a few days to give both sides more time to wrangle over pretrial issues.

8 years ago

Apartment buildings in the Astoria section of Queens, N.Y., once owned by the Kushner Cos. Bebeto Matthews/AP
NPR

Kushner Cos. profited by false filings on NYC real estate, report says

In the AP exclusive, the news agency, working with Housing Rights Initiative, uncovered at least 80 such applications for construction in 34 buildings across NYC from 2013-16

8 years ago

DeAndre Harris, seen balled on the ground, suffers a beating in a parking garage near the Charlottesville police station after the white nationalist rally last August. Zach D. Roberts/AP
NPR
Race & Ethnicity

Black man beaten at Charlottesville white nationalist rally is acquitted of assault

Harris, 20, suffered serious injuries during the attack, saying later that because of the beating, he had "eight staples in my head, a broken wrist and a chipped tooth."

8 years ago

Angie Wang for NPR
NPR

After Oxfam’s sex scandal: Shocking revelations, a scramble for solutions

The Oxfam sex scandal was not a one-time news story.

8 years ago

Then-Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill on May 11, 2017, soon after James Comey's abrupt firing by President Trump.
NPR

Justice Department fires embattled FBI deputy director just short of retirement

In a statement issued immediately after his termination was announced, McCabe said the decision was politically motivated.

8 years ago

Victor Garcia Diaz, left, and Zully Palacios Rodriguez, at a recent demonstration in Richford, Vt. They are two of the undocumented Migrant Justice leaders arrested by ICE.
NPR
Immigration
Social Justice

Immigration advocates warn ICE is retaliating for activism

Activists across the country say they are being targeted by federal immigration authorities for speaking out at protests and accusing the government of heavy-handed tactics.

8 years ago

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