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International

A 16-year-old feeds a baby at a camp for displaced Palestinians
Courts & Law

U.N. halts aid shipments through Gaza’s main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel

The decision could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as hundreds of thousands of people are living in squalid tent camps and rely on international food aid.

11 months ago

Two workers in a factory are sorting massive amount of avocados
Politics & Policy

Trump’s tariffs may be targeted at others — but they could impact you too

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

12 months ago

Carter Hart skating
Courts & Law

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of 5 hockey players, including ex-Flyers goalie

Arguments will continue for weeks in the case involving Carter Hart, who left the Flyers in January, and four other members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.

12 months ago

Donald Trump stands
Politics & Policy

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

12 months ago

Portal in LOVE Park
Community
6abc

LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities

The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.

1 year ago

a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
Community

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.

1 year ago

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Skeletons and skulls sit in graves
Science

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.

1 year ago

Trump Bible
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Fiona Bruce
Politics & Policy

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.

1 year ago

Listen 6:38
Politics & Policy

Politicians, Jewish and Muslim communities, mark October 7 anniversary with messages against antisemitism and bigotry

Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.

1 year ago

destroyed city after a bombing
Community

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.

1 year ago

Moroccan women wave flags alongside their children
Community

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.

1 year ago

Burned out cars from the Nova Music Festival in Israel that was attacked last year
Arts & Entertainment

The aftermath of the Israeli music festival attacked on Oct. 7 to be recreated at the Weitzman museum

“The Moment the Music Stood Still” is a traveling exhibition of artifacts collected from the destroyed Nova Music Festival.

1 year ago

Dr. Ruha Benjamin smiles
Community

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.

1 year ago

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