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Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike
A lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump has been convicted of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.
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GOP ‘congressional census’ circulates in Montco and Berks County, causes confusion
A local lawmaker is warning people to look out for a political questionnaire, designed to look like the 2020 census, that seeks donations for the Republican Party.
6 years ago
Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang dropping out of 2020 presidential race
Yang built his campaign around a signature policy proposal — universal basic income — rising from relative obscurity with a loyal following of supporters.
6 years ago
Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges
A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police, a special prosecutor announced Tuesday.
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Lawmakers, advocates worry bureau won’t fill half million 2020 census jobs
The bureau says it needs around a half-million workers to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.
6 years ago
Believing in your own power: Lessons from N.H. primary
Temple University students are learning more than journalism skills while covering the New Hampshire primary.
6 years ago
Strain, scrutiny, settling scores: The upshot of a packed political week
Aside from times of genuine national crisis, it is hard to recall a week with as many events of political significance as the one we have all just witnessed.
6 years ago
Campaigning takes a negative turn in closing days of New Hampshire race
In the final sprint before New Hampshire's primary, Democratic presidential candidates are taking a more sharply negative tone about their rivals than they have up until now.
6 years ago
Impeachment over, Pelosi and N.J. House Dems focus on lowering prescription drug costs
The roundtable discussion was a re-promotion of the bill H.R.3, more formally known as the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Act.
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Five takeaways from the last Democratic debate before the New Hampshire primary
The Democratic candidates for president debated once again Friday night, just days after the Iowa caucuses and days before the New Hampshire primary Tuesday.
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Healthy U.S. job market: How big a political edge for Trump?
The strong job growth gives President Donald Trump more evidence for his assertion that the economy is flourishing under his watch.
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In an age of streaming, ‘Oscar bounce’ at the box office is … less bouncy
Films used to get a boost at the box office from Oscar nominations. It still exists for films hanging on at the multiplex. But industry changes are altering the calculus.
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Targeting Sanders, Buttigieg in big New Hampshire debate
Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg enter as the top targets after emerging from the chaotic Iowa caucuses this week essentially tied for the lead.
6 years ago
DNC calls for a ‘recanvass’ of Iowa results after delays
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is calling for a “recanvass” of the results of Monday's Iowa caucus, which was marred by technical problems and delays.
6 years ago
Wolf pushes back on Trump’s State of the Union criticism: ‘There was some posturing going on there’
Wolf defended his record, saying he approved increases for private school tuition tax credits.
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