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What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here's what we know so far.
9 months ago
‘Safe and effective’: Pa. pols, doctors and activists react to SCOTUS hearing on abortion pill
A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.
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Listen 1:08In the wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, ships could be diverted to Philly
The Baltimore port is now inaccessible, meaning nearby ports need to absorb the traffic.
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N.Y. judge issues a limited gag order on Trump ahead of hush money trial
The new gag order on former President Donald Trump specifically bars him from making public statements about witnesses, prosecutors or jurors in his first criminal trial.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
Shanahan is a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office.
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American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent, Apple Antitrust Lawsuit
Dissent is baked into American history and the character of our nation. This hour, we look at how dissent has shaped our country.
Air Date: March 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’
Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.
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‘Heroes’ scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the incident “an unthinkable tragedy.”
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Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Donald Trump stands to earn a fortune
The company behind Trump's social media app will start trading on the Nasdaq exchange, potentially delivering a windfall of more than $3 billion to the former president.
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Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.
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Like a Phish concert but with more grievance, this is what it’s like at a Trump rally
For many Americans, Trumpism isn't just about politics; it's a core part of their identities.
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It’s easy to tune out politics. Biden’s campaign is using an app to get around that
The Biden administration and Democrats are testing an app called Reach that supplies a regular stream of pro-Biden content and messages that volunteers can share.
9 months ago
Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here’s what to know
Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million.
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Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal
Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.
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