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Students from multiple campuses march through Center City calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of students and faculty at Temple, Drexel and Penn staged walkouts and rallies at their respective campuses as part of nationwide demonstrations.
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Hundreds marched through Center City on Thursday, stopping at Philly campuses and City Hall, calling for a permanent ceasefire and demanding local divestment from Israel.
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Listen 1:48World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
The human rights organization's annual report says powerful governments, including the U.S., Russia and China, have led a global disregard for international rules and values.
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Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.
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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The bill passed the Senate on Tuesday after the House had approved the package Saturday.
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The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon
Both Democrats and Republicans have voiced national security concerns about the app’s owner, the Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.
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The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The bill to provide aid to Ukraine was overwhelmingly approved, as was support for Israel and humanitarian relief for Gaza.
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Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
The attack marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel.
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Activists arrested while protesting John Fetterman’s position on Israel
Around 50 protesters converged on the Custom House in Old City on Thursday to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. Around a dozen of them volunteered to enter the building’s lobby.
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Listen 1:10Eagles will face Packers in Brazil in Friday night season opener
The Sept. 6 matchup in Sao Paulo will mark the first time since 1970 that the NFL has played a Friday night game on the season’s opening weekend.
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Philly families march calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A permanent ceasefire resolution, divestment from Israeli bonds, and uncommitted primary votes were top of mind for rallygoers.
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Public demonstration partially shuts down I-676 westbound in Center City
Video from the scene shows a crowd of people on the roadway with signs.
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CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.
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TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
The agency is also scrutinizing the company over potential violations of a children's privacy law.
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Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital
Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have spoken of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.
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