Law
Marijuana remains illegal in Delaware as House fails to override Gov. Carney’s veto
Four Democrats and two Republicans changed their vote on legalization. That left the override attempt five votes short of the needed three-fifths majority.
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Woman testifies Cosby forcibly kissed her when she was 14
Her testimony Friday in a lawsuit filed by another woman is the first time she has told the story in a public venue.
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The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial was broadcast live for millions. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors to speak out.
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Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails
The emails are printed out and delivered sporadically in bunches to Griner by her lawyers after being vetted by Russian officials.
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Start of Delaware auditor’s corruption trial delayed by argument over proper venue
The issue is whether Kathy McGuiness committed any of the alleged crimes in New Castle County, as the indictment asserts.
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With veto, path to marijuana legalization in Delaware still open but fraught with unpredictability
The key question is whether lawmakers who appeared to constitute a veto-proof majority in favor of legalization will hold their votes, or bow to pressure to switch.
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Listen 1:38Free legal clinics offer a ‘clean slate’ for Philly, South Jersey residents with criminal records
The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has organized the clinics through September, with no appointments necessary.
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Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts
The nation's governors are diverging over how to respond to mass shootings such as the one that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
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Arbitrator rules Philadelphia firefighter union must comply with city vaccine mandate
Philadelphia firefighters have until June 30 to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those that fail to get vaxxed could be terminated.
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Capitol riot trial of former Army reservist and alleged ‘Nazi sympathizer’ begins
Federal prosecutors say Timothy Hale-Cusanelli of New Jersey was intent on inciting a second "civil war."
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Marijuana veto: Gov. Carney refuses to sign legislation making recreational pot use legal
Carney vetoes a bill passed earlier this month that would have allowed recreational marijuana use in the First State. He says it’s not in the state’s best interest.
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Lawmaker urges Pa. legislature to make it easier for attorney general to investigate police killings
State Sen. Art Haywood said his bill — informed in part by the police killing of Christian Hall — would address the “appearance of bias” that erodes trust in law enforcement.
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Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.
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Abortion rights backers rally in anger over post-Roe future
In the nation’s capital, thousands gathered at the Washington Monument before marching to the Supreme Court.
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Family separations aren’t just a Philly problem, as calls for child welfare reform spread nationwide
“The field is ready, hungry for this type of change,” said the leader of the Child Welfare League of America.
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