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DOJ memo: Acting Attorney General Whitaker’s appointment is legal

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's temporary appointment was legal, the Justice Department said in a memo on Wednesday.

7 years ago

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Science

#ThisIsOurLane

Guest: Judy Melinek A social media fight has broken out between the NRA and physicians over a paper calling for a ...

7 years ago

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says former Mayor Michael Nutter's cabinet member Desiree Peterkin Bell surrendered Tuesday on charges of stealing more than $20,000 using two city credit cards and misapplying $225,000 in taxpayer money. (Bobby Allyn/WHYY)
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Top Nutter official Peterkin Bell accused of misusing $245K in taxpayer money

Pennsylvania attorney general announces public corruption charges against woman who served as city representative.

7 years ago

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Philly’s Amazon HQ2 loss could be a long-term win for city, experts say

Mayor Jim Kenney responded to the news with a thank you to Amazon.

7 years ago

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Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, from left, bestows a medal on former U.S. President George Bush as former first lady Laura Bush has the same bestowed by Doug DeVos, executive committee chairman for the National Constitution Center, at the National Constitution Center, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia. Both received the 30th annual Liberty Medal, an honor given to those who are committed to freedom and human rights globally. (AP Photo/Corey Perrine)
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George W. and Laura Bush honored for their work with returning veterans

The former president and first lady received the National Constitution Center's 30th annual Liberty Medal Sunday night.

7 years ago

Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as U.S. attorney general after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation. Groups throughout the country planned demonstrations to protest the ouster. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Harrisburg protesters join national demonstrations against Sessions’ ouster

Activists are launching widespread protests over ...

7 years ago

Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as U.S. attorney general after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation. Groups throughout the country planned demonstrations to protest the ouster. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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The firing of AG Sessions

President Trump fired embattled Attorney General Jeff Sessions yesterday. We’ll discuss Sessions’ tenure, his stormy relationship wit ...

7 years ago

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Science

Astronaut Scott Kelly’s view from space; Jeff Sessions’ firing

Guests: Mark Mazzetti, Scott Kelly SCOTT KELLY spent 3 ...

Air Date: November 8, 2018 10:00 am

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Headquarters for N.J. Rep. Tom MacArthur on election night 2018. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

MacArthur leads Kim in N.J., but it’s too close to call

After Democrats flipped three GOP seats from New Jersey, they'll have to wait to find out if they unseated U.S. Rep Tom MacArthur.

7 years ago

Frankie Franceschini, Linda McCarthy, Bonnie Shuman, and Sandy McCarthy (left to right) react as results come in for the 2018 midterm elections November 6th 2018 in Swarthmore, PA. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Politics & Policy

Ladies Night

Pennsylvania will send a record-setting four women to Congress next year, up from the current total of zero. Is the "Year of the Woman" here again?

Air Date: November 7, 2018

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The sweetened beverage industry has spent millions to combat soda taxes and support medical groups that avoid blaming sugary drinks for health problems. (Melissa Lomax Speelman/Getty Images)
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Money

Big soda and the ballot: Soda industry takes cues from tobacco to combat taxes

7 years ago

President Donald Trump waves to the cheering crowd as he arrives for a rally, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pa..
The Why
Politics & Policy

For Whom the Bellwether Tolls

Two years ago, voters in Luzerne County, Pa. flipped from blue to red for the first time in decades. What do they think now and what does this mean for the rest of America?

Air Date: November 6, 2018

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President Barack Obama speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.  Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. is at right.  (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
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Courts & Law

Supreme Court won’t review decision that ok’d Obama-era net neutrality rules

The Supreme Court has rejected telecom companies' attempts to quash a lower court's decision that upheld the Obama administration's net neutrality rules.

7 years ago

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Education

Legacy admissions offer an advantage — and not just at schools like Harvard

For years, Harvard University's admissions office has given a "tip" to legacy students, or students with at least one parent who graduated from Harvard.

7 years ago

Democrat Andy Kim speaks to campaign volunteers at a home in Brick, New Jersey on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

MacArthur, Kim make final pitches to South Jersey voters

The battle in N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District, which stretches across Burlington and Ocean counties, has been a close race with national implications.

7 years ago

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