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International

Trump signing an oder at his desk in the oval office
Politics & Policy

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal

Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.

1 year ago

Marco Rubio
Politics & Policy

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.

1 year ago

Shannon Keeler poses for a portrait
Courts & Law

American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.

Former Gettysburg University student Shannon Keeler, who pursued the case for more than a decade, said the news gave her “renewed faith” in the justice system.

1 year ago

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal
Politics & Policy

Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux

The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases.

1 year ago

people marching in the street for a ceasefire
Politics & Policy

There is a draft ceasefire deal for the Israel-Hamas war. Here are the terms — and tensions

Hamas has agreed to a draft of the ceasefire deal, two officials confirmed, but Israeli officials say details are still being worked out.

1 year ago

Emma Tsurkov and Elizabeth Tsurkov smile
Community

Israel rallies global support to win release of Princeton student believed kidnapped in Iraq

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a 38-year-old student at Princeton University, disappeared in Baghdad in March 2023 while doing research for her doctorate.

1 year ago

University of Delaware campus
Education

University of Delaware to pay $716K to settle claims it failed to disclose professor’s ties to China

Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.

1 year ago

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Tasneem Abbas waving to people after arriving at the airport
Community

Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment

After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Madinah Wilson-Anton speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views

The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.

1 year ago

Listen 5:52
Chelsea FC supporters cheer in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field
Billy Penn
Arts & Entertainment

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Philly will host eight games of the newly expanded warmup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a Fourth of July knockout-round match.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signs autographs as Massad Boulos listens
Politics & Policy

Trump names Massad Boulos, campaign liaison and family relative, as a senior adviser on Middle East

During the presidential campaign, Boulos, a Lebanese American businessman and father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, helped Trump engage Arab American voters in Michigan.

1 year ago

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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago

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