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Politics & Policy

Explainer: Will Pennsylvania evictions spike despite rental help?

As of June 7, roughly 3.2 million people in the U.S. said they face eviction in the next two months. Here’s the situation in Pennsylvania.

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Health

Pennsylvania’s overdose deaths rose in 2020, CDC says

The CDC reported 5,172 overdose deaths in Pennsylvania last year, a jump of 16% from 4,444 in 2019.

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This July 8, 2021 photo shows a sign in Ocean City, N.J. urging opposition to offshore wind projects. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

Science

They’re not blown away by N.J.’s offshore wind power plans

New Jersey is moving aggressively to become the leader in the fast-growing offshore wind energy industry on the East Coast.

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Courts & Law

Britney Spears can hire own lawyer in conservatorship case

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny on Wednesday approved Spears hiring former federal prosecutor Mathew Rosengart to represent her.

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Politics & Policy

Pa. county won’t offer up voting machines to Mastriano ‘election audit’

The commissioners' chairman, Roger Bunn, said the county had audited the 2020 presidential election, according to requirements in state law, and had found no problems with it.

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Community

U.S. overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year — a 29 percent jump

Overdose deaths in 2020 are just one facet of what was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history, with about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

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Politics & Policy

McSwain seeks Trump backing in Pennsylvania governor’s race

William McSwain's letter, dated Friday, was released Monday night by Trump even before McSwain has publicly declared his candidacy.

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FILE - In this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, file photo, patrons enjoy cold tropical cocktails in the tiny interior of the Tiki-Ti bar as it reopens on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. COVID-19 cases have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates in some states and Fourth of July gatherings. Los Angeles County public health officials have urged people to resume wearing masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Health

U.S. COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks

Confirmed infections climbed to an average of about 23,600 a day on Monday, up from 11,300 on June 23, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Mare of Easttown’ receives 16 Emmy nominations

'Mare of Easttown' received Emmy nominations in both the Best Limited Series and Best Actress in a Limited Series categories.

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Health

FDA adds warning about rare reaction to J&J COVID-19 vaccine

The number of cases reported in connection with J&J's vaccine represents a tiny fraction of the nearly 13 million Americans who have received the one-dose shot.

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