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FILE - In this Wednesday, April 4, 2018 file photo, a U.S. soldier, left, sits on an armored vehicle behind a sand barrier at a newly installed position near the front line between the U.S-backed Syrian Manbij Military Council and the Turkish-backed fighters, in Manbij, north Syria. An American military official said Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 that the U.S.-led military coalition has begun the process of withdrawing troops from Syria. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)
International
Military

U.S. official says withdrawal from Syria has begun

After conflicting statements about a timeline for Trump's decision to withdraw American forces from Syria, the process has begun with the removal of some military cargo.

8 years ago

With Pennsylvania’s prison population declining, there is optimism that there is a chance for bipartisan support for additional criminal justice reforms. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania

As Pa. prison population falls, GOP coalition for corrections reform appears stronger

As Pennsylvania’s incarcerated population shrink, the chance for bipartisan support for more criminal justice reforms appears to be growing.

8 years ago

A row of jars of marijuana sit on a shelf.
Delaware

Delaware legislators working on new measure to legalize pot

In a 'changing world,' Delaware lawmaker says legalizing recreational marijuana is inevitable.

8 years ago

The money has been partially repaid, City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart said, but the adoption center still has not been built and auditors found other issues. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
Philadelphia

Philly city controller: Grant for pet adoption center misspent

Philadelphia’s city controller says the Animal Control and Care Team misspent a $1 million grant from PETCO.

8 years ago

Six former Delaware female legislators were honored during an event supporting the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Delaware

Equal Rights Amendment one step closer in Delaware

The amendment states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of the sex of the person.”

8 years ago

In this Aug. 21, 2018, file photo, Michael Cohen leaves federal court, in New York. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo, File)
National

Michael Cohen to testify publicly before Congress next month

The hearing could serve as the opening salvo in a promised Democratic effort to greater scrutinize Trump, his conflicts of interest and his ties to Russia.

8 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. (AP, file)
Immigration
National
Pennsylvania

Sen. Casey: "We should never confuse a concrete wall with border security. It is not."

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined former border czar Alan Bersin to discuss expert opinions on border security amid the government shutdown.

8 years ago

Students hold up mural created for King Day of Service. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philly’s King Day of Service focuses on defusing deadly violence

For the 10th year, Girard College will have 4,000 to 5,000 people involved in everything from civic engagement to holding a jobs fair.

8 years ago

A volunteer hands out a poster as Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders was set to address a “Medicare for All” rally in downtown Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.  Sanders hasn’t announced intentions for another bid in 2020. But in the run-up to the Nov. 6 election, he’s visiting more than half a dozen states to stump with congressional candidates. (Meg Kinnard/AP Photo).
Radio Times
Health Care

Pros and cons of ‘Medicare for All’

Guests: David Rubin, Matt Bruenig  The idea of  a single-payer healthcare system has been gaining ...

8 years ago

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Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein stands during opening ceremonies at the Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Orlin Wagner/AP Photo)
Radio Times
National
Politics

The future of the DOJ

Guest: Katie Benner  Rod Rosenstein, deputy attorney general, is expected to leave the Jus ...

8 years ago

Listen 13:30
In this June 30, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, (left), discusses his state budget deal with Democratic legislative leaders, as state Senate President Stephen Sweeney, (right), listens during a news conference in Trenton, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo, File)
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

Murphy-Sweeney feud could lead to laws shining more light on dark money

As an issue-advocacy group tied to Murphy goes back on its promise to disclose donors, Sweeney fast-tracks legislation that has been sidelined for years.

8 years ago

Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th anniversary. Hillary Rodham Clinton at Oxford University to honour the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Picture date: Monday October 8, 2018. (Victoria Jones/PA Wire/Press Association via AP Images)
National Interest

If President Hillary Clinton had stormed out of a meeting …

Alternative news: President Hillary Clinton storms out of a White House meeting after she doesn't get what she wants ...What do we imagine the reaction would be?

8 years ago

Joe Egan, right, a representative of The Buckeye Firearm Foundation, at a Tamaqua School Board meeting in November 2018. Board member Nicholas Boyle, left, and School Board President Larry Wittig, confer with him. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
K-12
Pennsylvania

Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers

School board members in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania have voted to postpone a policy allowing teachers to carry guns in school.

8 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was elected in 2017 in part with a surge in turnout among younger, progressive voters. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections
Philadelphia

Young voters ready to roar in Philly Council races

Surging turnout among young voters could bring progressives to Philadelphia City Council in May election.

8 years ago

Jacinda, whose husband is a TSA officer in Portland, Ore., working during the shutdown without pay, with her two young children. Her family is worried about how they will pay their rent, electric bill and cellphone bill (Courtesy of Jacinda)
NPR
National

‘I’m scared’: TSA families fear falling behind on bills, losing their homes

The government shutdown is increasingly straining employees who are essential to keeping the nation's aviation system safe and running.

8 years ago

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