
Protests
Russian TV editor will reportedly face a fine for her on-air protest
Marina Ovsyannikova, who burst onto the set of a live broadcast holding a sign reading "No War," could be fined between 30,000 and 50,000 rubles when her case is heard.
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Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest
Throughout Tuesday, pockets of employees staged demonstrations at various sites across the country.
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A Russian who protested the war on live TV refused to retract her statement in court
The woman burst onto the set of the evening news and told viewers they were being lied to about the war in Ukraine.
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‘There should not be forgiveness’: immigrant advocates protest ‘false promises’ during Biden visit
Biden’s visit to Philly on Friday drew dozens of protesters, who say the President has broken his promises on immigration reform.
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Thousands have been detained in anti-war protests across Russia
Russians in dozens of cities across the country have staged anti-war demonstrations, following a call by advisers close to jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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‘We are all Ukrainian.’ Delaware leaders express solidarity with Ukrainian community
Wilmington-area Ukrainian religious leaders offer prayers for peace during Delaware rally in solidarity with Ukrainians combating Russian invasion.
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Ukrainians in Philadelphia rally to show support and condemn the Russian invasion
Ukrainians in Philadelphia rally, worried about their loved ones under Russian attack but also staying strong to show support.
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Anti-war sentiment grows in Russia despite government crackdown
At least 460 people in 34 Russian cities were detained Saturday over anti-war protests. Thousands of Russians also signed open letters condemning the invasion of Ukraine.
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NASCAR driver Brandon Brown caught in unwinnable culture war
The 28-year-old Brown unwittingly became entangled in this debacle when he won his first career NASCAR race in October in Alabama.
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Former PPD inspector hit with civil rights lawsuit following 2020 protest beating
A former Philadelphia police inspector who was filmed striking protestors in June 2020 is facing a new civil rights lawsuit.
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Police clear out truckers, but protesters on foot keep U.S.-Canada bridge closed
Demonstrators at the Ambassador Bridge had defied warnings to end a blockade that disrupted the flow of goods and forced the auto industry on both sides to stall production.
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‘Say Her Name’: Delco community members demand justice for 8-year-old Fanta Bility
Sharon Hill police officers who shot into a crowd, killing Fanta Bility, 8, are on paid leave, while two teenagers are charged with first-degree murder.
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House Jan. 6 committee seeks to question Fox News’ Sean Hannity
In its request to speak with Hannity, the panel disclosed newly revealed texts he allegedly sent.
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Philly activists help organize White House rally to combat starvation in Afghanistan
A rally outside the White House demanded the Biden administration ease sanctions in Afghanistan, to avoid millions of deaths by starvation.
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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
The judge wanted to make clear that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
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