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In August, demonstrators call for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal who was convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer in 1982. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Upset with delay on Abu-Jamal ruling, officer’s widow ordered from courtroom

Final decision on Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal in murder case delayed for a month

8 years ago

In the last scheduled voting days of the legislative session, lawmakers sent Governor Tom Wolf dozens of bills for a signature. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
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Wolf signs 88 end-of-session bills — vetoes four, including Medicaid work requirements

The highest profile veto was a bid to create work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients that Wolf has long opposed.

8 years ago

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Election Day freebies not allowed for the 2018 midterms

In previous election years, sporting an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day could get you some free stuff, but it turns out that's illegal during elections for federal office.

8 years ago

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European Parliament approves ban on some single-use plastics, reduction on others

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to enact a complete ban on plastic drinking straws and disposable cutlery.

8 years ago

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Philly Council bill would outlaw cashless businesses

Councilman William Greenlee thinks cashless businesses are classist.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. (WITF)
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Pa. Democrats launch ads criticizing GOP for Senate’s lack of action on abuse bill

A new political ad that’s hitting TVs across southeastern Pennsylvania is ripping on Republican state senators for ...

8 years ago

Thousands of Honduran migrants and families walk towards the southern Mexico border from Guatemala. Many say they are headed to the U.S. The White House said on Tuesday that a record number of migrant families have arrived at the Southwest border over the last year. (Oliver de Roos/AP)
NPR
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U.S. apprehended record number of migrant families at southwest border

More than 161,000 migrant family members were apprehended or found inadmissible at the Southwest border in FY 2018, which ended last month.

8 years ago

Wineries producing more than 250,000 gallons of wine each year — roughly 100,000 cases — are prohibited from shipping bottles directly to N.J. customers, according to state law.
Vineyards in New Jersey are also subject to the production cap, but right now none exceed it. (AP Photo/Ralph Radford)
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Wineries want to ship directly to N.J. homes — but liquor stores oppose plan

Right now, the most prolific producers of wine are barred from shipping their wine to individual buyers in the Garden State.

8 years ago

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Survivors of child sexual abuse hug in the Pennsylvania Capitol while awaiting legislation to respond to a landmark state grand jury report on child sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, in Harrisburg. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
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Time is running out for Pa. clergy abuse measure

At issue is a provision that would give now-adult victims of child sexual abuse a two-year reprieve from time limits in state law that otherwise bar them from suing.

8 years ago

State Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, R-Montgomery. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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After months in legislative limbo, protections for human-trafficking victims pass in Pa.

Gov. Tom Wolf has said he will sign the bill into law.

8 years ago

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Study: DNA websites cast broad net for identifying people

Two DNA experts unconnected to the study said third and fourth cousins can both lead to identifications.

8 years ago

Abortion opponents see the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as an opportunity to push for further abortion restrictions. Abortion supporters are preparing for a fight. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
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With Kavanaugh confirmed, both sides of abortion debate gear up for battle

Planned Parenthood is unveiling a new strategy. Several states have passed abortion restrictions that are currently being litigated.

8 years ago

Police office guards the main entrance to the Supreme Court in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)
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Supreme Court considering case on detention of immigrants

An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.

8 years ago

Pa. Capitol Building, Harrisburg. (Kevin McCorry/WHYY)
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House works through bill backlog as session days dwindle

In the waning days of the legislative session, House lawmakers are hurrying to push priority bills out of their chamber and on to the governor.

8 years ago

A photograph of Fred Trump on display in the Oval Office.
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

NYT uncovers Trump family tax schemes

Guests: Russell Buetner, Jennifer Bird-Pollan Donald Trump has long-bragged about being a self-made billionaire but a recent N ...

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