As Philly’s Council returns from recess, mayoral ambitions could affect agenda

Most Philadelphians are years away from thinking about who will succeed Mayor Jim Kenney. But the politics of the next mayor’s race will begin affecting the way Council operates immediately.

Trump says Fed should cut interest rates to zero - or even set negative rates

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, demanding that it slash interest rates to zero "or less" so the federal government can refinance the public debt that has ballooned during his administration.

Trump says Fed should cut interest rates to zero - or even set negative rates

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, demanding that it slash interest rates to zero "or less" so the federal government can refinance the public debt that has ballooned during his administration.

Man charged for driving 'doughnuts’ on the greens of Trump’s New Jersey golf course

A New Jersey man, also accused of breaking into pop singer Taylor Swift's home in Rhode Island, was charged with criminal mischief.

Man charged for driving 'doughnuts’ on the greens of Trump’s New Jersey golf course

A New Jersey man, also accused of breaking into pop singer Taylor Swift's home in Rhode Island, was charged with criminal mischief.

Pa. high court hears arguments in Philly over constitutionality of death penalty

The Philly DA's Office sided with federal defenders in arguing that the death penalty is unreliable, cruel, and unconstitutional.

Pa. high court hears arguments in Philly over constitutionality of death penalty

The Philly DA's Office sided with federal defenders in arguing that the death penalty is unreliable, cruel, and unconstitutional.
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They like both. So how are New Hampshire liberals picking between neighbors Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren?

Supporters of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show largely mutual admiration of the candidates and similar assessments of their strengths — the differences come down to which qualities each voter prioritized.

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Pa. nurses are fed up with hold times, rude answers, and delays dealing with state licensing board

A review of all licensing boards ordered by Gov. Tom Wolf found that the nursing board’s initial processing time averaged 17 days. But when pressed, acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said she has “no confidence” in that number.

As Congress debates PFAS measures, lawmakers press 3M, DuPont, Chemours on chemicals they used

Lawmakers in Congress are still debating a defense spending bill that could include provisions for cleaning up PFAS. Meanwhile, 3M, DuPont, and Chemours appeared before a House committee to discuss the chemicals.

FEMA officials, contractor accused of hurricane relief fraud

Federal authorities have arrested former officials of the Federal Emergency Management Authority and the former president of a major disaster relief contractor, accusing them of bribery and fraud as the territory struggled to recover from Hurricane Maria.

Trump ousts hawkish Bolton, dissenter on foreign policy

President Donald Trump has fired national security adviser John Bolton. Trump tweeted Tuesday that he told Bolton Monday night that his services were no longer needed at the White House.

South Carolina to consider abortion ban; bill faces uncertain future

A small group of state senators are holding a hearing over whether South Carolina should follow the lead of other states and ban nearly all abortions.

Elizabeth Warren builds momentum, energy to challenge Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders

With another presidential debate looming Thursday on ABC, polling and interviews show that Warren has emerged not only as a liberal alternative to Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, but increasingly as a potential threat to the front runner, former vice president Joe Biden.

Interim Philly police commissioner apologizes for controversial T-shirt; councilwoman calls on her to step down

“I am profoundly sorry that anything I would’ve done could’ve caused such hurt,” Christine M. Coulter said during a City Council hearing, 10 days after The Inquirer reported she wore a T-shirt in the 1990s bearing the words “L.A.P.D. We Treat You Like a King.”

Congress marks 400th anniversary of slaves arriving in US

Members of Congress are observing the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in America at a time of renewed interest over the history of slavery and its aftermath on contemporary society.

A chaotic final night for U.K. Parliament leaves Boris Johnson with bleak choices on the path to Brexit

The prime minister's options have narrowed after a series of apparent miscalculations.

U.S. got key asset out of Russia after election hacking

Concerns that Russia would determine who was spying for the United States mounted after officials revealed Putin's role in attacking the 2016 election.

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney hopes to pick permanent police commissioner by end of 2019

The city will enlist the help of a police research organization based in Washington, D.C., to identify and interview candidates from both inside and outside the department.

White House weighs controversial plan on mental illness and mass shootings

The White House is considering a controversial proposal to study whether mass shootings could be prevented by monitoring mentally ill people for small changes that might foretell violence.

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