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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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A car and emergency responders by the side of the road.
Community

Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens

State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.

13 hours ago

This Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a potential tropical cyclone forming off the southeastern coast of the United States in the Atlantic Ocean
Weather

Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say

The National Hurricane Center announced the emergence of “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning.

19 hours ago

The Google Maps app is seen on a smartphone, March 22, 2017, in New York. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, the family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions filed a lawsuit against the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system
Courts & Law

Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.

22 hours ago

aerial view of the prison
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6abc

Chester County residents continue to press officials about prison escape

"There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said one resident.

1 day ago

People sit together in a circle at a town hall.
Community

New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement

After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.

2 days ago

This March 25, 2015, file photo shows the Kraft logo outside of the company's headquarters in Northfield, Ill. Kraft Heinz is recalling individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard
Community

Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard

Kraft Heinz says it initiated the recall after it received several consumer complaints, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported.

2 days ago

Generac has recalled two types of portable generators that pose a fire and burn risk
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Community

Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard

At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.

4 days ago

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Community
6abc

Chester County to hold 2 town hall sessions to address prisoner escape, residents’ concerns

The Chester County Commissioners will hold the meetings to offer support, information on counseling, and more details on efforts to increase prison security.

4 days ago

A Pennsylvania Police Trooper vehicle
Courts & Law
6abc

All 9 escapees from Berks County juvenile detention center taken into custody

Some of the escapees knocked on a random resident's door to surrender because they were cold, police say.

4 days ago

Destruction and rubble in the wake of floods in Libya is visible
Community

Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000

Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city.

6 days ago

A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains.
Community

Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant’s report

CEO Alan Shaw told the railroad's employees in a letter that Norfolk Southern will take several immediate steps in response to the initial report from Atkins Nuclear Secured.

6 days ago

Damage is seen via helicopter after a four-alarm fire tore through multiple buildings in Oxford, Chester County.
Community
6abc

Residents displaced after massive fire in Oxford, Pa. to be moved to hotels

The four-alarm blaze likely started in a warehouse, then spread to nearby businesses and apartments on Third Street.

1 week ago

A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Courts & Law

Philly police oversight commission report shows progress on officer accountability, makes further recommendations

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.

1 week ago

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A large fire is seen in Oxford, Chester County
Community
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Fire tears through warehouse, businesses, apartments in Oxford, Chester County

Officials said flames started in the warehouse and then spread to nearby stores and apartments.

1 week ago

Danelo Cavalcante is captured by law enforcement.
Courts & Law

Escaped Pa. prisoner had plans to carjack driver and head to Canada as manhunt intensified

Danelo Cavalcante told investigators he knew authorities were on to him and needed to make his ultimate getaway.

1 week ago

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