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Families of Parkland shooting victims are awarded $127.5 million
The 40 civil cases, which included 16 of the 17 families of those killed in the 2018 mass shooting, accused the FBI of negligence.
3 years ago
Rescuers search for survivors in smashed Mariupol theater
A photo released by Mariupol's city council showed an entire section of the large, 3-story theater had collapsed after the strike Wednesday evening.
3 years ago
Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people
The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.
3 years ago
6abc
Brush fires send smoke billowing over National Park, New Jersey and Christiana, Delaware
Chopper 6 was over both fire scenes on Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
NPR
U.N. says military violence in Myanmar may be ‘crimes against humanity’
More than 12,500 people in Myanmar have been detained, at least 440,000 have been displaced and about 14 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
3 years ago
Glimmers of hope seen at talks as Russia’s onslaught goes on
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, went before Congress via video and pleaded with America for more weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying: "We need you right now."
3 years ago
Biden sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine
Nearing the three-week mark in an escalating war, Zelenskyy is using the world's leading legislative bodies as a stage to implore allied leaders to stop the Russian invasion.
3 years ago
Wilmington cop indicted for alleged nude, lewd texts with teen in foster care
Patrolman Brandon Cooper is now off the force and faces up to 26 years in prison if convicted on all charges, which include official misconduct and lewdness.
3 years ago
NPR
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.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
Winter road salt is a threat to Philly's spring season. Officials are searching for alternatives
Treating snowy and icy roads has a year-round environmental impact, experts say.
3 years ago
Russia steps up bombardment of Kyiv, civilians flee Mariupol
A series of strikes hit a residential neighborhood in a western district of the capital and ignited a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort.
3 years ago
These Ukrainian artists capture the country’s spirit and the war’s toll
As Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine, some Ukrainian artists continue to capture the spirit of their country and the war's toll. These are some of their stories.
3 years ago
Russia keeps up attacks in Ukraine as two sides hold talks
Previous discussions, held in person in Belarus, produced no lasting humanitarian routes or agreements to end the fighting.
3 years ago
‘Significant increase’ in Philly’s domestic violence, especially involving guns
Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.
3 years ago
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
The new airstrikes in western Ukraine were likely a message from Russia that no area was safe.
3 years ago