
Politics & Policy
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire deal with Hamas to free some hostages
The Cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a cease-fire deal with Hamas to facilitate the release of some hostages. Hamas has not yet responded.
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Gov. Shapiro appeals decision blocking plan to make power plants pay for greenhouse gases
In a statement, Shapiro didn’t pledge to enforce the regulation, should his administration win the appeal at the state Supreme Court.
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New Jersey banning sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035
The rule has been hotly opposed by business groups since word that the state was moving to implement it started circulating earlier this year.
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Lafayette College to host 2024 vice presidential debate on Sept. 25
Three presidential debates are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
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A deal for the release of Israeli hostages appears close, officials say
Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from are evacuated to Egypt.
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Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age
Gobblers Liberty and Bell received executive clemency Monday at a White House ceremony. The ceremony marks the unofficial start of the holiday season in Washington.
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Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, dead at 96
She was married to Jimmy Carter for more than 77 years, and both said she was the more political of the pair.
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Philadelphia Reparations Task Force solicits members, plans to officially launch in February
The task force will create a report for City Council on how reparations can ‘atone for the legacy of slavery.’ They hope to start their work in February.
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Listen 1:18Biden-Xi meeting seen as putting rocky relations back on course, though main differences remain
Xi declared that "Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed.” Biden said the talks were constructive.
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GM autoworkers approve new contract, securing wage increases
Long-time workers should see pay rise by about 33%, while some newer workers and temps will see their pay more than double. Ford and Stellantis workers are still voting.
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Sources within the campaign said she stalled in providing bank statements. She says the money in question repaid her personal loans to campaigns.
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Listen 2:23Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
The committee said Thursday that Santos’ conduct warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House.
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Will the rift between Philly Democrats blow over as 2024 approaches?
Working Families Party candidates in the municipal election surfaced tension between the party’s establishment and progressive wings.
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Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package Wednesday night and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
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Biden and Xi are meeting in San Francisco, seeking better US-China relations despite tough issues
The White House says Biden is prepared to confront Xi on difficult issues such as trade, Beijing’s burgeoning relationship with Iran and human rights concerns.
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