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As the nation files taxes, Trump still hides his
Today is tax day, and millions of Americans will have to show the government everything — their salaries and their expenses, their profits, and their losses.
6 years ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar says more death threats coming since Trump pushed video
"This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."
6 years ago
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach in shadow of border crossing
The world-renowned cellist brought his Bach Project to the sister cities of Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, on Saturday.
6 years ago
In Newark, Booker seeks campaign momentum, readies for national swing
Booker has made early-voting states a priority during his 10 weeks in the race, yet he remains bunched among the contenders, with poll numbers in the single digits.
6 years ago
Top House Democrat steps up demand for Trump’s tax returns
The government's failure to respond by an April 23 deadline could send the dispute into federal court.
6 years ago
Beyond South Philly Acme, hepatitis A is on the rise
Philadelphia now sees more than 30 cases of hepatitis A a year, about five times more than just two years ago.
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Facing a labor shortage, construction tries to rebrand
Wages are rising because employers are desperate for workers like masons, pipefitters and electricians.
6 years ago
How much did WikiLeaks damage U.S. national security?
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has often argued that no one has been harmed by the disclosures. But many in the national security community say the leaks were harmful.
6 years ago
House Dems cheer wins of 1st 100 days, ponder stumbles
The first 100 days is often a milestone for a new Congress — an automatic, if arbitrary, moment to assess the workings of the legislative branch.
6 years ago
From embassy to prison: Assange settles in for legal battle
The political debate over whether to extradite Assange is already taking shape, with Britain’s opposition Labour Party urging the government not to hand him over to the U.S.
6 years ago
As pot bill gains steam in Washington, Sen. Booker drops support
Long an advocate for legalizing marijuana, Booker says he can’t support the pot bill that is gaining steam in Congress because it doesn’t go far enough.
6 years ago
Trump threatens to send detained immigrants to ‘sanctuary cities’ as retaliation
President Trump said that he is strongly considering sending detained immigrants in the country illegally to so-called "sanctuary cities" to try and punish Democrats.
6 years ago
Philadelphia to host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Baseball's 2026 All-Star Game will be played in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
6 years ago
U.S. denies entry to leader of movement to boycott Israel
The U.S. government has denied entry to Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS movement.
6 years ago
Buying college essays is now easier than ever. But buyer beware
What was once limited to small-scale side hustles has mushroomed into so-called essay mills on the Internet, becoming a global industry.
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