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Police tape blocks off a Waffle House restaurant Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. At least four people died after a gunman opened fire at the restaurant early Sunday. (Mark Humphrey/AP Photo)
National Interest

The ‘well-regulated Militia’ hits the Waffle House

It was just another standard all-American shooting — guy with an AR-15 kills people at a restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee — but it ...

7 years ago

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP Photo, File)
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New Jersey
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Anticipating a Supreme Court win, New Jersey begins drafting sports gambling rules

It’s unclear if racetracks and casinos would be able to start taking sports bets soon after a favorable court ruling or whether New Jersey legislation will be needed.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf walks with Sen. Bob Casey outside of the Oregon Diner, Friday, May 23, 2014, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo, file)
Elections

Pa. poll reinforces theory of Democrats’ 2018 wave

A new poll from Muhlenberg College is giving Democrats reason to feel hopeful about their midterm chances in November.

7 years ago

(Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
National

Barbara Bush remembered in her own, never-minced, words

Unlike her trademark three-strand pearl necklace, Barbara Bush was known for her authenticity.

7 years ago

FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, an unidentified missile that analysts believe could be the North Korean Hwasong 12 is paraded in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. Many analysts believe the missile could be a stepping stone to the ICBM North Korea needs to attack the U.S. mainland. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)
International

North Korea says it has suspended nuclear, missile testing

North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site. The Nort ...

7 years ago

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons talks about school shootings with students at Middletown High School in Middletown, Delaware. (photo via Facebook/Sen. Coons staff)
Delaware
K-12
Kids

Delaware students talk school shootings with U.S. Sen. Chris Coons

While hundreds of students walked out of their classrooms to protest gun violence today, about 400 students talked about their concerns with Delaware U.S. Sen. Chris Coons.

7 years ago

(Rob Tornoe/for WHYY)
First
Delaware
Public Safety

Ban it or not? Gun control opponents want it both ways

Legislators in the First State are still actually working toward passing small but meaningful gun control legislation. That said, things are moving slowly.

7 years ago

Republican candidates for governor of Pennsylvania (from left), Laura Ellsworth, Paul Mango, and Scott Wagner, participate in a debate at the National Constitution Center. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Pennsylvania
Politics

Potent attack ads hit the air waves in Pa. GOP governor’s race

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with senior political reporter Dave Davies about GOP candidates' attack ads in Pennsylvania's primary race for governor.

7 years ago

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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy speaks about the drilling ban bill signing on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk Friday. (Governor Phil Murphy/Facebook)
Down the Shore
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

N.J. governor signs bill prohibiting offshore drilling

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill prohibiting oil and natural gas drilling in state waters.

7 years ago

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

In suit, DNC blames election loss on Trump-Russia alliance

The DNC filed the lawsuit Friday in federal court in Manhattan. It seeks unspecified damages and an order to prevent further interference with DNC computer systems.

7 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden participates in a discussion on bridging political and partisan divides with Ohio Gov. John Kasich at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del., last month.
National Interest

Three reasons why Joe Biden should run in 2020

Biden signaled again last Sunday that he's weighing the race.

7 years ago

Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana. Nine of those states and Washington, D.C., allow recreational sale of the drug. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
NPR
National

On 4/20 Chuck Schumer to introduce bill to decriminalize marijuana

Schumer's legislation would remove marijuana from the list of scheduled substances.

7 years ago

Copies of the memos written by former FBI Director James Comey are photographed in Washington, Thursday, April 19, 2018. President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, according to memos maintained by Comey and obtained by The Associated Press. The 15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions that Comey had with Trump in the weeks before his May 2017 firing. Those encounters include a White House dinner at which Comey says Trump asked him for his loyalty. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
National

In Comey memos, Trump talks of jailed journalists, ‘hookers’

The Associated Press has obtained 15 pages of memos that former FBI Director James Comey drafted about his interactions with President Donald Trump.

7 years ago

Radio Times

National politics roundtable

Guests: Mickey Edwards, Joe Watkins, Sam Stein This hour, we discuss the week’s news and the state of American ...

Air Date: April 20, 2018

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First Presbyterian Church Boonton was one of the defendants in the legal case that challenged Morris County's use of public funds for church renovations. (Google Street View image)
New Jersey

Court finds Morris County violated N.J. Constitution in funding church repairs

The ruling means churches will have to find other ways to raise money to rehabilitate their historic buildings.

7 years ago

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