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Central Park Five join Reverend Al Sharpton
Courts & Law

Federal judge refuses to dismiss Central Park Five’s defamation case against President Trump

The five men accused Trump of making “false and defamatory statements” about them during last year's presidential debate in Philadelphia.

8 months ago

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia of Maryland, speaks at a news conference
Courts & Law

Federal judge directs Trump administration to take all available steps for return of mistakenly deported man

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.

8 months ago

Debris floats in the water
Community

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists

Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.

8 months ago

Donald Trump holds a signed executive order
Politics & Policy

Trump’s new energy order puts states’ climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor wants to make power plant owners pay for emissions, and New Jersey is considering charging polluting companies to fund toxic cleanups.

8 months ago

A shopper peruses cheese offerings at a Target store in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Studio 2
Money

Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do?

Americans are pessimistic about their financial futures. Consumer confidence has dropped. Some are too scared to look at their 401Ks. What should we do in this uncertain time?

Air Date: April 9, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Science

Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.

8 months ago

Trump raising his first at a press conference
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Are Republicans happy with President Donald Trump?

How are conservative voters gauging the first few months of President Donald Trump’s administration? On this episode, we discuss this with some conservative voices.

Air Date: April 8, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:16
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

The review will also look at other defense officials use of the the publicly available encrypted app, which is not able to handle classified material.

8 months ago

A masked federal employee protesting
Courts & Law

Judge who ordered fired federal workers to be reinstated now says ruling applies to 19 states and D.C.

New Jersey, 18 other states and the District of Columbia challenged the Trump administration's mass dismissals at more than a dozen agencies across the country.

8 months ago

Elon Musk speaks
Politics & Policy

Musk could be leaving D.C. after turbulent times at the president’s DOGE

Trump and Musk have both hinted that DOGE's work will end soon. But that was before Tuesday, when Wisconsin voters rejected Musk's pick for a state Supreme Court candidate.

8 months ago

Group of Los Angeles students
Education

Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills

Anecdotal evidence has shown arts-related classes lead to better grades.

8 months ago

Listen 1:57
Luigi Mangione
Courts & Law

Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Penn graduate Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, faces separate federal and state murder charges.

8 months ago

Trump speaking to the press
Studio 2
Money

Trump’s tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans?

A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.

Air Date: April 1, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 45:09
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,, speaks during a confirmation hearing
Politics & Policy

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

By standing on the Senate floor for more than a night and day and refusing to leave, Sen. Cory Booker had broken a record set 68 years ago.

8 months ago

Donald Trump looks on
Courts & Law

Trump’s 3rd Circuit: President has power to remake Philly region’s highest federal court

With two vacancies, the 3rd Circuit, a highly influential and powerful court, is evenly split between Democrat- and Republican-appointed judges.

8 months ago

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