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Philly DA Krasner sues over legislation that strips some of his authority
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation last month to give a special prosecutor the option to take over the investigation of any crimes committed within SEPTA in the city.
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South Africa says Israel’s campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide. What can the UN do about it?
The case that started Thursday will likely last for years.
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Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs
Idaho's "Defense of Life Act" would would make it a crime for "every person who performs or attempts to perform an abortion," even when the woman's health is endangered.
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The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.
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Hershey sued for $5M over missing ‘cute’ face on Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins
The lawsuit claims the packaging shows "explicit carved out artistic designs" that the chocolate inside doesn't have.
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Maine’s secretary of state tells NPR why she disqualified Trump from the ballot
Maine became the second state to rule the former president is ineligible to run because of what he did in the days leading up to, and on, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Abortion debate creates ‘new era’ for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected
Crucial battles over abortion, gerrymandering, and other issues will take center stage in next year’s elections for state supreme court seats — 80 of them in 33 states.
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New laws for New Jersey you need to know about in 2024
The new laws include a raise in the minimum wage, an expansion for 'Safe Haven' laws, a new pathway for becoming a teacher, and a "Seinfeld Bill" targeting telemarketers.
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New Pennsylvania laws you need to know about for 2024
The new laws cover a wide range of topics including women's health care, food safety, cybersecurity, religious garb in schools, voter registration, and dog licenses.
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The New York Times sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement
The Times is the first major news publisher to take OpenAI to court over the use of its copyright material in its popular chatbot.
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Michigan Supreme Court will keep Trump on 2024 ballot
Wednesday's ruling follows a decision by a divided Colorado Supreme Court, which said Trump is ineligible to be president after his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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Trump asks appeals court to toss election interference case, arguing that he’s immune
The legal filing late Saturday comes after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to fast track a dispute on whether the former President is immune from prosecution.
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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy a day after a judge orders him to pay $146 million
Giuliani reported millions of dollars in debt from lawsuits, unpaid taxes and outstanding legal fees.
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Cinnaminson business owner wins court fight to keep her properties
The court ruled the township did not show that her properties posed a risk to the “safety, health, morals, and welfare of the community.”
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