Politics & Policy
‘You are worthy’: Sen. Booker draws tears at Jackson SCOTUS hearing
In emotional comments at Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing, the N.J. Democrat also expressed shock at the questioning she faced from some of his colleagues.
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U.S. to expand Russia sanctions, accept 100K Ukraine refugees
The U.S. is also providing an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.
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Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
Biden arrived Wednesday in Brussels, where on Thursday he will meet with allies from NATO, the European Union and the Group of Seven nations.
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A U.S. official in Russia is allowed to see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner
State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.
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Philadelphia City Council sets date set for special election to replace Henon
Council President Darrell Clarke set May 17 for the special election to replace Bobby Henon, who resigned after being convicted of federal corruption charges.
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Madeleine Albright, 1st female U.S. secretary of state, dies
President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity for the last four years of the Clinton administration.
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U.S. finds Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration has made a formal determination that Russian troops have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
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Loretta Ross’ Antidote to Cancel Culture
Professor Loretta Ross talks about "calling people out" in social media for bad behavior or offensive speech, and offers an alternate viewpoint on so-called "cancel culture".
Air Date: March 23, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:59U.S. plan aims to end racial, ethnic bias in home appraisals
The plan contains 21 steps to improve oversight and accountability, including a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry.
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Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
Biden embarks Wednesday on a four-day trip that will test his ability to navigate the continent’s worst crisis since WWII ended in 1945.
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What’s behind GOP gov candidates’ ‘bizarre’ new demand to keep debates insular
Four of the 10 Republican gubernatorial candidates in Pa. laid out exacting joint criteria for participating in primary election debates.
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Hillary Clinton says she’s tested positive for COVID-19
The former secretary of state said Tuesday that she is experiencing "some mild cold symptoms but am feeling fine."
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Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest
Throughout Tuesday, pockets of employees staged demonstrations at various sites across the country.
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A top Ukrainian boxer Lomachenko is choosing his country over an upcoming title fight
Before Russia attacked Ukraine, Vasiliy Lomachenko had agreed to face off against lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. in June. Now he plans to stay and defend his country
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White House press secretary Jen Psaki positive for COVID-19
Psaki tweeted that she took a test in preparation for Wednesday’s trip and it came back positive.
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