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Are Philadelphians inspired by Biden? The answer could help decide who wins Pa.
Philadelphia is safe territory for Democrats. But the margin by which Joe Biden wins the city could make a significant difference in a close election.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. She was 87.
5 years ago
‘Living by example’: Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored with the Liberty Award, online
Stars in the opera world offered their gratitude to the supreme court justice and lover of the musical genre.
5 years ago
Listen 1:43Rescuers reach people cut off by Gulf Coast hurricane
Sally's remnants were over South Carolina on Thursday afternoon and were expected to move into the Atlantic within 24 hours.
5 years ago
When will the sun return? Philly skies could be hazy until California gets some rain
The smoke might get pushed south this weekend, weather experts say, but it’s likely to return.
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ICE almost deported immigrant woman who says she got unwanted surgery while detained
As allegations were coming to light about immigrant women who say they've been subjected to unwanted hysterectomies and other procedures, one detainee was nearly deported.
5 years ago
300 and counting: Push by feds to arrest in US protests
Barr pushed his U.S. attorneys to bring federal charges whenever they could, keeping a grip on cases even if a defendant could be tried instead in state court.
5 years ago
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US
The recovery remains fragile, imperiled by continuing COVID-19 cases and a failure to deliver another economic rescue package in Washington.
5 years ago
Why can’t America make enough N95 masks? 6 months into pandemic, shortages persist
There's just not enough PPE to go around. Medics are re-using masks and small practices can't find supplies they can afford. Some manufacturers could help, but it's risky.
5 years ago
Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding, hundreds rescued
Authorities in Pensacola said 200 National Guard members would arrive Thursday to help. Curfews were announced in Escambia County and in some coastal Alabama towns.
5 years ago
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over blocked census memo
Trump is attempting to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the census numbers used to determine each state's share of seats in Congress.
5 years ago
Congressional inquiry faults Boeing and FAA failures for deadly 737 Max plane crashes
An investigation into the plane finds a "disturbing pattern" of Boeing design flaws, management failures and "grossly insufficient oversight by the FAA."
5 years ago
Experts worry as US coronavirus restrictions are eased or violated
While some Americans may see loosening restrictions as a welcome step closer to normal, public health experts warn the U.S. is setting itself up for failure — again.
5 years ago
Haze spreads across US as wildfires continue to tear through the West
Scientists link an increasing prevalence and intensity of wildfires to climate change, and residents are grappling with the dread that severe fire seasons are the new normal.
5 years ago
Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday.
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