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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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Soccer fans at Mac's Tavern celebrate Wrexham's third goal in the Welsh side's championship clinching victory over Boreham Wood
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

It’s finally ‘Sunny’ in Wrexham: Philly soccer fans celebrate promotion for Rob McElhenney’s team

Fans packed into Rob McElhenney’s Old City tavern to watch a Welsh side end its 15-year hunt for promotion.

3 years ago

Smoke is seen in Khartoum, Sudan
Community

Sudan fighting hastens evacuations of diplomats, citizens

While world powers like the U.S. and Britain airlifted their diplomats from the capital of Khartoum, Sudanese desperately sought to flee the chaos.

3 years ago

A row of people await check-up from cataract surgery
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Health

How do you get equal health care for all? A huge new database holds clues

The World Health Organization registry holds 11 million data points — key to addressing global health inequality.

3 years ago

Pakistan Beautician paints customers hands for Eid al-Fitr
Community

Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation

Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.

3 years ago

Wind turbines are visible on a hill at sunset.
Science

Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?

Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.

3 years ago

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People walk past shuttered shops in Khartoum, Sudan
Politics & Policy

Sudan truce goes into effect as fighting rages in capital

The truce, reported by several Arab media outlets, began Tuesday at 6 p.m. local time. But fighting continued in parts of the capital, Khartoum.

3 years ago

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, stands inside a defendants' cage
NPR
Courts & Law

A Moscow court has rejected WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal

The U.S. journalist is accused of espionage, a charge he, the U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal deny.

3 years ago

A man sits by shuttered shops in Khartoum
Politics & Policy

Sudan’s generals battle for 3rd day; death toll soars to 185

The clashes are part of a power struggle between the armed forces chief and the leader of a paramilitary force.

3 years ago

A six story glass facade building, center, is believed to be the site of a foreign police outpost for China in New York's Chinatown, Monday, April 17, 2023. Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Politics & Policy

Secret Chinese police station in New York leads to arrests

Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.

3 years ago

Joe Biden greeting a large group of people
Politics & Policy

Joe O’Biden? President feels he’s ‘coming home’ in Ireland

Biden walked along a street of shops and restaurants in Dundalk, shaking hands, posing for photos, and greeting local people who are proud that he shares their Irish heritage.

3 years ago

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea
Arts & Entertainment

Premier League preseason tournament matches coming to Philly this summer

Pa. native Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea will kick off the inaugural Premier League Summer Series on July 22 at Lincoln Financial Field.

3 years ago

Pope Francis sits on the altar in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican during the Easter Sunday mass
Community

Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees

Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity's most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

3 years ago

A person rolls a bicycle through the mud in Ukraine.
Politics & Policy

U.S. investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites.

3 years ago

an 18-inch, one-year-old Indian cobra
Community

Snake on a plane! South African pilot finds cobra under seat

Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during the flight when he felt “something cold” slide across his lower back.

3 years ago

FILE - Klaus Teuber, a dental technician from Darmstadt, presents his game
Community

Catan board game creator, Klaus Teuber, dies at 70

The board game, originally called The Settlers of Catan, has sold millions of copies and is available in more than 40 languages.

3 years ago

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