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Special counsel Jack Smith says evidence against Trump was enough to convict him
The report on federal charges against Trump for election interference in 2020 offers special counsel Jack Smith a last chance to explain his decisions after dropping the case.
5 days ago
Trump team questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda
A U.S. official says the nonpolitical employees are being asked about their votes, political contributions and social media posts Trump's team considers incriminating.
6 days ago
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.
1 week ago
California native turned Philadelphian ‘devastated’ watching his old home burn from afar
Temple Contemporary Director Dr. Matt Kenyatta helps friends, family and the places his work covers however he can, but struggles with being 3,000 miles away.
1 week ago
Incarcerated people are fighting California wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the use of prisoners as firefighters, the system is seen as exploitative.
1 week ago
How Philly-area residents can help those affected by the California wildfires
California wildfires have killed at least 11 people and burned thousands of structures. Here are a few ways to help the victims.
1 week ago
Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment
The sentence pronounced Friday by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail.
1 week ago
Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
Elsewhere, the NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. A Los Angeles Kings home game was postponed a day earlier.
1 week ago
Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.
1 week ago
Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now
The department plans to release Jack Smith’s findings on Trump’s efforts to undo 2020's election results but will keep under wraps findings on hoarding classified documents.
2 weeks ago
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires
At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
2 weeks ago
A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump?
According to the latest report from the U.S. Census, 92% of Americans have health insurance.
2 weeks ago
Winter illnesses like flu, COVID and RSV return with a vengeance
The annual winter respiratory virus season is in full force. The number of people catching the flu is skyrocketing.
2 weeks ago
Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
Monday's announcement covers the entire East Coast and West Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and a portion of the Bering Sea.
2 weeks ago
Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Vice President Kamala Harris, presiding over proceedings as the role of the office, read the tally.
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