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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Politics & Policy

During meeting of U.S. election officials, Nielsen downplays 2018 Russia threat

The annual gathering has typically been a low-key affair.

7 years ago

In this Oct. 23, 1946 file photo, singer Frank Sinatra and his wife Nancy smile broadly as they leave a Hollywood night club following a surprise meeting. Nancy Sinatra Sr., the childhood sweetheart of Frank Sinatra who became the first of his four wives and the mother of his three children, has died. She was 101. (AP Photo/File)
Lifestyle

Nancy Sinatra Sr., first wife of Frank Sinatra, dies at 101

"She was a blessing and the light of my life," her daughter said.

7 years ago

Protesters rally at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office at 8th and Cherry streets after a rally in Philadelphia on June 30. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Push by liberal Democrats’ to abolish ICE delights GOP

Liberal Democrats have unveiled doomed legislation aimed at abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, their eyes focused on galvanizing voters for the midterm elections.

7 years ago

A sign that reads
Money

Detaining immigrant kids is now a billion-dollar industry

Detaining immigrant children has morphed into a surging industry in the U.S. that now reaps $1 billion annually — a tenfold increase over the past decade analysis finds.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Judge Brett Kavanaugh his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Where local lawmakers stand on fight over SCOTUS pick

The lines are drawn in the fight over President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court and the conflict is adding drama to Congressional races in our region this fall.

7 years ago

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A six-meter high cartoon baby blimp of U.S. President Donald Trump is flown as a protest against his visit, in Parliament Square in London, England, Friday, July 13, 2018. Trump is making his first trip to Britain as president after a tense summit with NATO leaders in Brussels and on the heels of ruptures in British Prime Minister Theresa May's government because of the crisis over Britain's exit from the European Union. (Matt Dunham/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

As Trump ruffles feathers at NATO, Americans still believe in the cost and cause of foreign relations

NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup’s Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.

7 years ago

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Ten states and the District of Columbia are investigating Wendy's and other fast-food chains over the use of
NPR
Courts & Law

Pa. AG joins investigation into ‘noncompete’ clauses at fast-food chains

The goal of the probe is to help quantify how many people are affected and how it affects workers' ability to move up the ladder, says Shapiro.

7 years ago

NewsWorks Tonight
Community

NewsWorks Tonight, July 10, 2018

The national Republican party has effectively disowned its candidate for a South Jersey Congressional seat after new revelations that he ...

Air Date: July 10, 2018

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New Jersey Democrat Donald Norcross (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Norcross calls for immigration deal in wake of visit to displaced minors

Workers at the facility run by the Center for Family Services are doing a good job in caring for the migrant children, congressman says

7 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., (left), speaks as he talks about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, (center), as Vice President Mike Pence, (right), listens, during a visit Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Kavanaugh is on Capitol Hill to meet with Republican leaders as the battle begins over his nomination to the Supreme Court. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Kavanaugh begins Congress tour, selling himself for court

Republicans have reacted positively to Trump's pick, but McConnell has little margin of error in the final vote unless a few Democrats can be brought onboard.

7 years ago

Judge Thomas Hardiman, federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, moderates a panel discussion during the Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016.
Courts & Law

Pa. judge on short list for top court is 2nd Amendment stalwart

Thomas Hardiman of Pittsburgh has the backing of Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, the president's sister.

7 years ago

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 Miss North Dakota Cara Mund reacts after being named Miss America Sunday in Atlantic City in 2017. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Arts & Entertainment

Factions in Miss America split over leadership, direction

Former Miss America winners and state pageant officials are split over the leadership and direction of the organization, which was rocked by a 2017 email scandal.

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Judge Thomas Hardiman was the runner-up to Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court vacancy last year, and is on Trump's short list again to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. (Matt Slocum/AP)
Politics & Policy

Trump still pondering Supreme Court pick as big reveal nears

Trump has spent the weekend discussing his options with allies and will announce his pick at 9 p.m. Monday from the White House.

7 years ago

One recent study estimated that Americans are spending nearly six hours a day on their connected devices. Add television to that and the total rises to nearly 10 hours. (Deborah Lee/NPR)
NPR
Lifestyle

Many look to Buddhism for sanctuary from an over-connected world

It's a response to growing concern over the amount of time people devote to their screens.

7 years ago

(Rob Dobi for NPR)
NPR
Education

Here’s what’s going on with affirmative action and school admissions

Here's a rundown of the facts in place, and the latest developments.

7 years ago

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