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No Jan. 6 disruptions expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections — for now
Four years ago, then-President Trump urged his supporters and his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Biden's victory. No such drama is expected Monday.
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Vehicular attacks are not new. But preventing them has been a big challenge
The FBI said the man who intentionally drove a pickup truck into crowds on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day acted alone.
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Chestnut Hill College grad among those killed in New Orleans attack
Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but families and friends have started sharing their stories.
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Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
The truck explosion came hours after a driver rammed a truck into a crowd in New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people.
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What we know about the vehicle attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans
The attack unfolded on Bourbon Street, known worldwide as one of the largest destinations for New Year’s Eve parties.
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Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after deadly truck attack
Ten people were killed in the attack early Wednesday in the French Quarter. The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night at the 70,000-seat Superdome.
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
Investigators found multiple improvised explosives, including two pipe bombs that were concealed within coolers and wired for remote detonation, per a state police bulletin.
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Woman burned to death in New York subway is identified as 57-year-old from New Jersey
Sebastian Zapeta has been indicted on murder and arson charges in connection with Debrina Kawam's killing.
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A WHYY reporter recalls the day Jimmy Carter visited her family at her childhood home in Lansdowne
Carter’s backyard visit to the once-red suburban Philly town created a cherished moment for a family of 11.
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Listen 6:56Court rejects Trump appeal in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case
In a 77-page ruling, a three-judge panel said the president-elect did not demonstrate that the district court erred in any challenged rulings.
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4 years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn’t gone away
QAnon followers played an outsized role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The online conspiracy community still draws attention from GOP politicians.
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Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading.
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During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.
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Listen 7:07Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?
Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100
The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.
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