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Education

Shorter weeks, longer days? Pennsylvania poised to give schools flexibility on minimum requirements

Supporters argued the current law held schools to rigid schedules that didn’t allow for flexibility to address student needs.

3 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision that would make mifepristone less accessible. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case

The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone.

3 years ago

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, takes part in a discussion at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.
Courts & Law

Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.

3 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on September 02, 2021 in Washington, DC.
NPR
Courts & Law

High Court, in declining to weigh conversion therapy ban, allows law to stand

The court's decision not to hear the case Monday included no reasons, as is standard when it denies a case.

3 years ago

John
Courts & Law

Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement

After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.

3 years ago

Trump speaks at a podium lined with U.S. flags on Jan. 6.
NPR
Courts & Law

Prosecutors cite Trump’s history of false election claims as evidence of motive

In a new court filing, prosecutors said Trump had a record of refusing to honor the peaceful transition of power.

3 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, and first lady Tammy Murphy attend the National Governors Association summer meeting, July 15, 2022, in Portland, Maine. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)
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Politics & Policy

Tammy Murphy’s senate run exposes concerns over New Jersey primary ballots

In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line — while others are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.

3 years ago

Signs in the shape of grave headstones, with information on people who died from using OxyContin, line a security fence outside the Supreme Court Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Washington.The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.

3 years ago

An execution room
NPR
Courts & Law

Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes

Twenty-four executions have been carried out in 2023 — five more than last year, the Death Penalty Information Center says.

3 years ago

Trump speaks at a podium lined with U.S. flags on Jan. 6.
NPR
Courts & Law

Appeals court says Trump isn’t immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuits

The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Trump related to the events of Jan. 6.

3 years ago

Federal courthouse
Courts & Law

West Philly activist who acknowledged helping flip police car during 2020 protest sentenced to 1 year in prison

Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.

3 years ago

Krasner speaks into microphones at a press conference
Courts & Law

GOP impeachment effort against Philadelphia prosecutor lands before Democratic-majority court

Krasner was impeached by the state House in November 2022, a year after he was overwhelmingly reelected to a second term, sending the matter to the state Senate for trial.

3 years ago

Studio 2

Working Out in Winter, The Rise in Hate Crimes and Bigotry, Typewriters in Philly

Trends in hate crimes after a shooting in Vermont this weekend targeted three students of Palestinian descent. Also, cold weather exercise - staying motivated and safe.

Air Date: November 28, 2023 12:00 pm

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An election worker continues the process of counting ballots for the 2022 Pennsylvania primary election in Mercer, Pa.
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Courts & Law

Judge says ‘undated’ Pennsylvania ballots should count, setting up a likely appeal

The case is likely to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

3 years ago

The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse in St. Louis. (General Services Administration/Facebook)
Courts & Law

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can’t sue

It's a decision that voting rights advocates say could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.

3 years ago

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