Will Trump be on the Illinois ballot in 2024? Election board decides

Illinois' election board on Tuesday kept Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot, a week before the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether the Republican’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him from the presidency.

Supreme Court grapples with Trump's eligibility to be president again after Capitol insurrection

The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on former President Donald Trump's eligibility for another presidential run, spurred by allegations of his role in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

Shapiro's budget proposal makes 'major investment' in SEPTA

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his administration is ready to make “a major investment in SEPTA” as part of an upcoming budget proposal. 

Trump defamation trial verdict: Former president must pay $83.3M to E. Jean Carroll

A jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump's defamation trial, saying he must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for calling her sexual assault allegation a lie.

Kobe Bryant helicopter tragedy: Honoring the 9 victims 4 years later

Four years ago, the world lost baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa; NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi; Payton Chester and her mother, Sarah; educator and basketball coach Christina Mauser, and pilot Ara Zobayan.

Shapiro drafting plan to help Pennsylvania's struggling higher education system

Gov. Josh Shapiro plans next month to propose steps toward fixing a higher education system in Pennsylvania that is among the worst in the nation in affordability, his administration said Friday.

Donald Trump's lawyers begin his defense in the E. Jean Carroll defamation suit

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have begun their defense in a New York courtroom after attorneys for advice columnist E. Jean Carroll finished presenting their case.

Blue state’s bag ban meant to protect environment backfires at staggering rate: study

Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found. 

AI-generated robocall impersonates Biden, tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday

The New Hampshire attorney general’s office says it is investigating reports of an apparent robocall that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage voters in the state from participating in Tuesday’s primary election.

Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X

Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.

New Hampshire primary: Why isn’t Biden on the ballot? And other things to know

While Nikki Haley’s performance at the New Hampshire primary Tuesday will be watched closely, the drama going on behind-the-scenes between the state and the DNC is worth keeping an eye on too.

Snow-fighting efforts turn to small streets in Philadelphia
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The winter storm is behind us, but snow-fighting efforts are still underway. The City of Philadelphia Streets Department crews are now turning the focus on inaccessible streets that are small and narrow.

NJ under State of Emergency during snow storm
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talks about the state's response to the snow storm and provides tips for weekend deep freeze.

Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers

Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.

Congress OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown through early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.