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Palestinians inspect the rubble in Rafah refugee camp, Gaza Strip
Politics & Policy

Delaware Valley leaders voice support for Israel as it declares war following surprise attack from Hamas

New Jersey’s attorney general said law enforcement will be increasing patrols in “sensitive areas” out of an “abundance of caution.”

3 years ago

Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
Politics & Policy

Israel declares war and bombards Gaza as fighting rages for second day after Hamas attack

The declaration on Sunday portended greater fighting ahead as the toll from the conflict passed 900 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.

3 years ago

In this photo taken from video released by governor of the Russian far eastern region of Primorsky Krai Oleg Kozhemyako telegram channel on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (foreground) steps down from his train after crossing the border to Russia at Khasan, about 127 km (79 miles) south of Vladivostok. North Korea's Kim Jong Un rolled into Russia on an armored train to see President Vladimir Putin
Politics & Policy

North Korea’s leader is in Russia to meet Putin, with both locked in standoffs with the West

Kim is expected to seek economic aid and military technology for his impoverished country.

3 years ago

Phil Murphy speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

New Jersey leaders agree with U.S. that veterans homes need to be fixed, but how isn’t clear

Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin said he thinks “all options for comprehensive change” should be on the table to prevent further failures as described in the report.

3 years ago

Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, front right, and US President Joe Biden (front left) attend a military welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, Sunday, Sept.10, 2023. Biden is on an official two-day visit in Vietnam
Politics & Policy

Biden says stronger U.S. ties with Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

It's Biden's first time in Vietnam, and his stop comes as Vietnam has elevated the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status, comprehensive strategic partner.

3 years ago

N.J. Capitol building
Courts & Law

U.S. Justice Department says New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes during COVID-19

In a scathing, 43-page report, the Justice Department outlines failures at the homes in Menlo Park and Paramus.

3 years ago

The Hope Center building
Courts & Law

‘Illegal diversion’ of $339,000 in pandemic relief money? Wilmington sues Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans

Four years ago, the city honored David Mosley. Now it’s accusing him of “fraud” and “grave misrepresentation” in using pandemic relief money.

3 years ago

Before the ceremony at the Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham, Pa., both the national anthems of the United States and of Ukraine were sung on August 27, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war

Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.

3 years ago

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Close-up shot of Yevgeny Prigozhin
Politics & Policy

Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash.

3 years ago

Attendees hold a huge Ukrainian flag outside of City Hall.
Community

Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day

Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.

3 years ago

Listen 1:45
Jet crash
Community

Mercenary chief Prigozhin is presumed to have died in a plane crash seen as the Kremlin’s revenge

According to Russia’s civil aviation authority, the founder of the Wagner military company and six other passengers were on a private jet that crashed Wednesday.

3 years ago

President Biden places his hand over his heart.
NPR
Courts & Law

Biden implements sweeping changes to how the military handles sexual assault cases

The reforms place serious criminal cases under the authority of trained prosecutors. Previously, key decisions had been left up to victims' own commanders.

3 years ago

A general view of billowing smoke as supporters of Niger's defense and security forces attack the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, the party of overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, in Niamey, Thursday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Here’s why Niger’s coup matters to the U.S.

The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.

3 years ago

Ryan Graves, executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace (left), retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch and retired Navy Cmdr. David Fravor are sworn in during a House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee hearing on UFOs on Wednesday.
NPR
Politics & Policy

U.S. recovered non-human ‘biologics’ from UFO crash sites, former intel official says

Lawmakers heard first-hand accounts of craft that are "beyond our current understanding of our technology," and allegations that the U.S. recovered non-human "bio remains."

3 years ago

Soldiers of South Korea and the U.S. stand guard during a commemorative ceremony for the 64th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement at the truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas, on July 27, 2017.
Politics & Policy

An American soldier is detained by North Korea after crossing its heavily armed border

Officials say the soldier “willfully and without authorization,” becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years.

3 years ago

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