Law
Delco man sentenced to 30 years for hiding warlord past
A federal judge has sentenced Mohammed Jabbateh to 30 years in prison for lying to U.S. immigration officials about being a brutal warlord during Liberia's first civil war.
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Listen 1:46N.J. Gov. signs bill requiring automatic voter registration
The measure makes New Jersey the 12th state along with the District of Columbia to have automatic voter registration.
7 years ago
Europe’s new online privacy rules could protect U.S. users too
What counts as "personal" won't just be attributes like race, height, weight and religion, but also an individual's IP address or browsing history.
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Down syndrome abortion ban passes Pa. House
The bill has been on a fast track, breezing through committee and initial considerations in one week.
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Cosby retrial continues with more defense questioning of main accuser
Bill Cosby’s attorneys will continue questioning main accuser Andrea Constand this morning.
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New Jersey lawmakers warns parents to behave at their kids sports games
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to ensure that parents are better sports at their children's games.
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Critics want legal rationale for strikes on Syria. The White House says it’s secret
The White House has a seven-page memo that may make the case.
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Catalyzed by Cosby, advocates aim to end time limits on reporting sexual assault
Comedian Bill Cosby's retrial is underway, and some activists hope the case will highlight their fight to end statutes of limitations on prosecuting sex crimes.
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Listen 3:03F.B.I. raid on Michael Cohen’s offices
Guest: Mimi Rocah Yesterday the F.B.I. raided the offices and home of Michael Cohen, President Trump’s personal ...
Air Date: April 11, 2018
Listen 14:16With #MeToo’s critics growing, will backlash against movement help Cosby’s defense?
Some #MeToo fatigue showed up during last week’s four-day jury selection for the entertaimers.
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Update on special counsel Mueller’s investigation
Guest: Josh Gerstein We get an update on Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian collusion. Politic ...
Air Date: April 6, 2018
Listen 19:16Wilmington school attack victim’s family sues district, claiming ‘gross negligence’
The family of a Wilmington high school student who died after being attacked in the bathroom nearly two years ago is suing two attackers her and the school district.
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Listen 1:48Tuition-free community colleges, public universities proposed in Pa.
State Sen. Vincent Hughes intends to introduce his Pennsylvania Promise legislation on April 16.
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NewsWorks Tonight, March 30, 2018
Laura Benshoff provides an update on the Cosby pre-trial hearings as they come to a close. Ashley Hahn brings the story of Philadelphia ...
Air Date: March 30, 2018
Listen 22:30All 22 women senators call for Senate to address sexual harassment
All 22 women in the Senate are calling for their fellow lawmakers to do something about sexual harassment.
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