
Courts & Law
Texas women sue their state, saying abortion bans put them in danger
Five women who were denied abortions under Texas law while facing medical crises are suing the state, asking a judge to clarify exceptions to the laws.
3 weeks ago
Hope Hicks meets with New York prosecutors investigating Trump
Hicks and her lawyer, Robert Trout, spent several hours Monday inside the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
3 weeks ago
MacColl’s conviction stems from statements to supervisors after shooting a teen suspect in an armed carjacking. He faces up to three years behind bars.
3 weeks ago
Trump supporters convicted of driving guns to Philadelphia spared more jail time
Prosecutors had sought sentences of at least three years. Defense attorneys argued the men made no attempt to interfere with the counting of votes.
3 weeks ago
Hate crime charges for Hatboro woman who launched racist rant against Amy’s Pizzeria
Rita Bellew has been charged with “ethnic intimidation and harassment” by the Hatboro Police Department. She told WHYY News she’s “horrified” and “ashamed” by her behavior.
4 weeks ago
The justices said MoneyGram checks should have been returned to the states where they were issued. Other states said the amount is $250 million.
4 weeks ago
No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase
Federal authorities say a Pennsylvania man admits packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter into a suitcase he checked for a commercial flight to Florida.
4 weeks ago
Trump can be sued for Jan 6 actions, Justice Dept says
The department's position that Trump is not immune from suit was laid out in a filing before a federal appeals court.
4 weeks ago
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
4 weeks ago
Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million
County deputies and firefighters had shot photos of the bodies and shared them with others in their departments.
4 weeks ago
Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes
The ex-lawmaker from Northeast Philly was convicted last year after a federal investigation into the John Dougherty-led IBEW Local 98 union.
4 weeks ago
Conservative and liberals split at Supreme Court over Biden student loan plan
A majority of the court's conservatives indicating great skepticism over the president's loan-forgiveness plan.
4 weeks ago
The case centered on $250 million from unused money orders issued by MoneyGram, which is based in Texas but headquartered in Delaware.
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Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know
The Supreme Court is meeting Tuesday to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
4 weeks ago
The exam, considered one of the nation’s toughest, will now be given twice a year. The passing score was lowered slightly and fewer essays will be required.
4 weeks ago
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