Nov 07 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Kurdish forces launch Raqqa campaign against ISIS By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Kurdish-led forces pressed toward the Islamic State’s de facto capital Raqqa after announcing the offensive Sunday. Also, the Justice Department announced it is sending 500 staffers to 28 states to watch for civil rights violations… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:20 What’s behind fears of voter fraud? By PBS News Hour In 2012, Mitt Romney received zero votes in inner-city Philadelphia. Some Republicans believed such an extreme result indicated fraudulent voting behavior, and this election season, Donald Trump and his supporters have revived that hypothesis. William Brangham speaks with officials in… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 2:39 News Wrap: Pakistani opposition leader backs away from protest call against Sharif By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the opposition leader in Pakistan, Imran Khan, backed off from his call for mass protests in Islamabad. The demonstrations were meant to lock down the capital and force the prime minister to resign. Also, the… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch the ‘American Dream’ melt, and other artistic moments at RNC, DNC By Corinne Segal From documentary films to a 4,000-pound ice sculpture, these artists are making a statement at this year's RNC and DNC. Continue reading
Jul 23 Political scandals linger as Philly readies for convention By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Philadelphia's political image has been tarnished by recent political corruption cases that have implicated many Democrats across Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jul 23 Competitive Pennsylvania race could hinge on suburban Philadelphia By Thomas Beaumont and Marc Levy, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention is heading to Philadelphia, but Hillary Clinton has her sights set just beyond the city limits. Continue reading
Jun 23 Anti-poverty group sues Philadelphia for right to protest during rush hour By Associated Press Anti-poverty activists have sued Philadelphia, seeking the right to demonstrate during rush hour as the Democratic National Convention opens next month. Continue reading
Jun 16 Philadelphia approves tax on sugar-sweetened and diet beverages By Elisabeth Ponsot The 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax is expected to raise about $91 million for the city each year. Continue reading
May 06 Democrats hope state conventions can unite Sanders, Clinton supporters By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — Democrats are hoping to use state conventions to unite supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as fans of the two candidates engage in sometimes bitter disputes ahead of the presidential election. Continue reading
Apr 25 Sanders will stay in race until Democratic convention By Susan Haigh and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Bernie Sanders' campaign chief is vowing his candidate will stay in the Democratic race until the summer convention even as Hillary Clinton looks to lock down her commanding position for the party's nomination with a strong performance… Continue reading