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Judge agrees to delay US gov’t restrictions on WeChat
WeChat users had argued the moves targeting the all-in-one app with instant messaging, social media and other communication tools would restrict free speech.
6 years ago
Underwater and on fire: US climate change magnifies extremes
While climate change is a factor, researchers say what’s happening is more extreme than climate models predict and there must be another natural weather phenomenon at work.
6 years ago
Sources: Trump considers Barrett, Lagoa, Thapar for Supreme Court spot
Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is seen as the front-runner after having previously been a finalist for a nomination.
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AP source: Envelope addressed to White House contained ricin
The letter was intercepted at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and President Donald Trump.
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Trump’s Supreme Court pick will likely be introduced with fanfare
The process is shrouded in secrecy, but the president's flair for the dramatic has introduced a sense of showmanship to the highly choreographed roll out.
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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.
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‘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.
6 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6 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.
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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.
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