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Republicans used their majority on the House Intelligence Committee to authorize the release of Chairman Devin Nunes' memo. Democrats' rebuttal will remain classified.
NPR
Politics & Policy

House intel committee votes to release GOP’s secret memo on FBI

8 years ago

The four undocumented children of Camela Apolonio Hernandez step out of their sanctuary at Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia, heading back to school for the first time since the family received a deportation order.
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Children joyfully head to school while mom stays in sanctuary of North Philly church

After taking sanctuary Dec. 13 in Church of the Advocate, Carmela Hernandez's undocumented children went back to school. All are in danger of deportation.

8 years ago

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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. (AP, file)
Politics & Policy

Casey to support abortion limits in U.S. Senate vote

The measure bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — with exceptions for cases of rape or incest or when continuing the pregnancy would put a woman’s life at risk.

8 years ago

Eight-year-old Adele at Silver Stars in Maryland.
NPR
Community

‘It’s up to all of us’: Parents of young gymnasts respond to Nassar abuse scandal

On a busy weeknight at Silver Stars Gymnastics in Silver Spring, Md., toddlers tumble across the mats and older gymnasts run drills.

8 years ago

Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Pa. Republican lawmakers appeal to U.S. Supreme Court for stay on redistricting decision

Republican state lawmakers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay on the state court decision earlier this week.

8 years ago

Philadelphia officials cleared the way for a safe injection site for drug users. But there are many details to work out before the idea can become reality. (Matt Rourke/AP)
NPR
Science

What’s next for ‘safe injection’ sites in Philadelphia?

While one big hurdle has now been cleared, the details of how safe injection sites would actually work in Philadelphia have yet to be figured out.

8 years ago

Politics & Policy

Concerns over conflicts of interest arise over move to redraw Pa. maps

The ruling creates a rare question for members who are currently running for Congress: is it appropriate for them to help fix the maps or vote on the new ones?

8 years ago

Bill Cosby performing at the LaRosa Jazz Club Monday night in Germantown
Arts & Entertainment

Ahead of retrial, Bill Cosby performs in Germantown

Bill Cosby delivered a surprise performance at a Germantown jazz club Monday night, the first time Cosby has performed publicly since 2015.

8 years ago

The Department of Health and Humans Services is adding a Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom to protect doctors, nurses and other health care workers who refuse to take part in some kinds of care because of moral or religious objections. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump will protect health workers who reject patients on religious grounds

The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom will protect workers who refuse procedures like abortion, or treat certain people, like transgender patients.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, which is often considered the poster child of gerrymandering. The district cuts through five counties and a number of municipalities.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighing decision on fast-tracked gerrymandering case

The court is expected to rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging the state’s congressional district boundaries.

8 years ago

Philadelphia City Solicitor Sozi Tulante.
Health

Philly targets big pharma in suit over opioid epidemic

'This epidemic can be traced to the defendants' false and deceptive marketing to doctors — and to the public — that these drugs were safe and effective,' says city solicitor.

8 years ago

Online shopping using a credit card to complete an e-commerce transaction
Money

US Supreme Court to consider a case that could net states sales revenue

Lawmakers tried to improve online sales tax collections in last year’s budget, as the state struggled to find enough revenue balance its books.

8 years ago

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Courts & Law

ACLU lawsuit: Delaware’s education system is failing students

The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of two groups representing parents and students.

8 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to lawmakers before delivering his final state of the state address at the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Christie pardons 25, commutes sentence of convicted murder

The Republican governor announced the clemency orders Friday night, just days before he leaves office.

8 years ago

Outside groups have spent more than $4.3 million to influence voters in congressional races in the Philadelphia region,The U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

Cybersecurity firm: US Senate in Russian hackers’ crosshairs

The Senate Sergeant at Arms office, which is responsible for the upper house's security, declined to comment.

8 years ago

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