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
Apr 03 Two killed after Amtrak train derails south of Philadelphia By Kamala Kelkar Two people were killed and dozens more were injured after an Amtrak train struck a piece of construction equipment and derailed south of Philadelphia early this morning. Continue reading
Jan 15 Biden sees politics of cancer as an obstacle to curing it By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Four weeks after announcing he wouldn't run for president, Joe Biden returned to the world-renowned cancer center in Texas where doctors had tried to save his son's life. Continue reading