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Addiction
Medicine
Public Health
Social Justice

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims.

2 years ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Delaware
Health Care
Law
Mental Health

Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action

It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.

2 years ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Health Care
Public Health

The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says

The Biden administration had sued Idaho, arguing that hospitals must provide abortions to stabilize pregnant patients in rare emergency cases.

2 years ago

a sign reads Pike Creek Sports Medicine and Professional Center
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Feds say pain treatment practice bilked Medicare, Medicaid of millions of dollars with unnecessary tests

The medical group’s lawyer disputes the allegations that the practice acted with “disregard or deliberate ignorance” of reimbursement rules.

2 years ago

Listen 1:51
Smith and Wesson display at a gun show
Gun Violence
New Jersey

U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe

The investigation — which is civil, not criminal — began under former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and has continued under his successor, Matthew J. Platkin.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Crime
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Politics

Sen. Bob Menendez’s Egypt, Qatar trip planning got ‘weird,’ Senate staffer recalls at bribery trial

The senior Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer testified Monday that the Democrat directed that Egypt be involved in the planning for the 2021 trip.

2 years ago

Kwadzo Watson wants to win licenses to grow and sell weed and make gummies and other products. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Business
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Economic Development

They got busted for weed. Now Delaware might license them to grow or sell it legally

More than one-third of Delaware licenses will go to people who have marijuana convictions or grew up in a “disproportionately impacted area.”

2 years ago

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Bruce Castor, formerly President Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyer, shown here in 2021, is the attorney for petitioners who allege Pennsylvania failed to meet federal elections standards in 2022. (Senate Television via AP)
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania
Politics

A federal lawsuit threatens to undermine Pa.’s 2024 election. Trump impeachment lawyer Bruce Castor Jr. sees the suit as a template for other states

United Sovereign Americans argues Pennsylvania failed to meet federal standards for elections in 2022. Election experts are skeptical.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Crime
Gun Violence
Incarceration
Philadelphia
6abc

Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures 7 in North Philadelphia

The victims, between the ages of 16 and 46, were shot while standing outside Wednesday night. Police say one is in critical condition while the rest are stable at a hospital.

2 years ago

Officers at the scene of a shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington section on June 22, 2024. (6abc)
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing

Police officer ‘fighting for his life’ after Kensington shooting, suspect charged

Mayor Parker said the husband, father and six-and-a-half-year veteran of PPD is on life support after Saturday’s shooting.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Games at a casino
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania court will decide whether skill game terminals are gambling machines

The high court's announcement comes as lawmakers are fighting over regulating and taxing the industry.

2 years ago

Meek Mill stands in front of a crowd of people, with Gov. Shapiro and other elected officials in the background
Incarceration
Income Inequality
Law
Pennsylvania

After 5-year battle, new Pa. probation reforms pushed by Meek Mill go into effect

Pennsylvania has one of the most restrictive probation systems in the country. A new law seeks to change that.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Crime
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial

Prosecutors showed jurors multiple instances when Menendez researched the value of gold as he tried to help a businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.

2 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Crime
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes

Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves federal court following the day's proceedings in his bribery trial, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)
Crime
Government
Government Accountability
National

Prosecutors try to link alleged bribes of Sen. Bob Menendez to appointment of federal prosecutor

Before Menendez recommended Philip Sellinger be appointed as New Jersey's U.S. attorney, he asked Sellinger to look into a criminal case, prosecutors say.

2 years ago

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