
International
America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why
The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.
9 months ago
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.
9 months ago
50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.
9 months ago
Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
9 months ago
BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly
BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.
9 months ago
Listen 6:38Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.
9 months ago
Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began
When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.
9 months ago
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
Tributes to victims of Oct. 7 attacks took place in Berlin, Paris and London, while people took to the streets from Pakistan to Morocco in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
9 months ago
“The Moment the Music Stood Still” is a traveling exhibition of artifacts collected from the destroyed Nova Music Festival.
9 months ago
Princeton professor highlights protest investigation as university celebrates her award
Dr. Ruha Benjamin said Princeton University excluded her statements referencing an investigation into a protest last spring from an article about her MacArthur fellowship.
9 months ago
Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
Donald Trump asserts that tariffs will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare.
9 months ago
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Scranton ammunition factory to thank workers and ask for more
On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania's Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, kicking off a U.S. tour to shore up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
10 months ago
This Philly Fringe ‘Othello’ is reimagined for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Palestinian writer-director Zaina Yasmin Dana hired her brother to play the title character, informed by their upbringing in the West Bank.
10 months ago
Listen 3:20Scranton, Pa. is churning out Ukrainian weapons
Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.
10 months ago
Quick thinking by Delaware police dispatchers saves boaters in distress in English Channel
A caller in Albania thought they were calling Dover, England, but instead they reached police in Dover, Delaware.
10 months ago
Listen 0:59