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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Bam Margera
Courts & Law

‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera in court, denies hitting brother

Margera’s brother, Jesse Margera, told police that Bam Margera assaulted him. Margera's lawyer says the “wild rumors” are “absolutely false.”

3 years ago

Brian Kolfage leaves court after being sentenced for defrauding donors to the ''We Build the Wall'' effort, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in New York
Courts & Law

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.

3 years ago

A view of the exterior of Lehigh Valley Hospital
Community
6abc

Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials

Some of those images were posted on the dark web.

3 years ago

A mom stands accused of murdering her 11-year-old son in Horsham, Pa. then fleeing to the New Jersey shore
Courts & Law
6abc

Mom charged with murder of 11-year-old son in Horsham, Pennsylvania then fleeing to New Jersey

Documents: She allegedly told detectives she did not want her son to grow up with financial struggles, so she strangled him.

3 years ago

Federal prosecutors say the above photo taken on Jan. 6, 2021, shows Kepley (blue circle) and Nolf (orange circle) moving with the invading mob toward the tunnel into the Capitol. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Courts & Law

Delaware woman and her brother from Pennsylvania charged in attempt to breach Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

Authorities say Heather Kepley of Millsboro carried a pink Trump flag while she tried to storm the Capitol with her brother. Each brought a minor son to D.C.

3 years ago

A number of Delaware licenses are shown
Courts & Law

A new Delaware law cuts criminal fees for residents with low income

The new measure will eliminate certain fees and fines for Delawareans struggling to pay.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City

"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.

3 years ago

Smoke from burning police cars rises over protesters at Broad Street and JFK Boulevard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Man gets 5 years after police car set afire in 2020 protests

U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts.

3 years ago

People hold up signs, including one that says
Courts & Law

Trump indictment and hush money investigation, explained

Here's a look at the hush money case, the grand jury investigation and possible ramifications for Trump's presidential campaign.

3 years ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow,
Courts & Law

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

The Federal Security Service said that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.

3 years ago

Adnan Syed (center) leaves the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Baltimore
Courts & Law

Court rules in favor of victim’s family in Adnan Syed’s ‘Serial’ case

An appellate court has ruled a lower court did not give the family of the murder victim enough time to attend a court hearing in person that led to the release of Syed.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks with members of the media in Philadelphia
Community

As Philadelphia passes 100 homicide mark, DA Krasner urges parents to lock up their guns

Philadelphia has seen fewer homicides than this time last year, but Krasner more can be done in order to stem the tide of violence.

3 years ago

Rioters push a police barricade at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
NPR
Courts & Law

1,000 people have been charged for the Capitol riot. Here’s where their cases stand

More than 1,000 people have now been charged for the U.S. Capitol riot. NPR has tracked every case from arrest to sentencing. Here's what is happening to those charged.

3 years ago

6abc's Chopper 6 was live over the scene where there was a heavy police and fire presence. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman charged in connection with fatal hazmat incident in Mayfair

The suspect and a two-month-old baby were treated at the hospital for exposure to heroin and fentanyl.

3 years ago

Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award

For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.

3 years ago

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