'Held hostage by gun violence': Controller, councilmember call on Kenney to take emergency action
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilmember Jamie Gautier again called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a citywide gun violence emergency as nearly 1,300 Philadelphians have been shot so far this year. The city has already recorded 309 homicides in 2021.
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilmember Jamie Gautier again called on Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to declare a citywide gun violence emergency as nearly 1,300 Philadelphians have been shot so far this year. The city has already recorded 309 homicides in 2021.
Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip comes as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip comes as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
GOP vows to pull out of Capitol riot probe after Pelosi rejects 2 members
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
DA Krasner emotionally calls for several measures to help curb gun violence
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared to fight back tears Monday as he recapped the violent weekend, and a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy. He then called on other city leaders to take action.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Biden to host King Abdullah II of Jordan amid Middle East tensions
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.
President Joe Biden is set to host King Abdullah II of Jordan during one of the most difficult moments of the Jordanian leader's 22-year rule and at a pivotal time in the Middle East for Biden.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner gets emotional while recapping weekend violence
District Attorney Larry Krasner got emotional during Monday's gun violence briefing as he recapped another weekend of violence, including a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy.
District Attorney Larry Krasner got emotional during Monday's gun violence briefing as he recapped another weekend of violence, including a shooting that injured a 1-year-old boy.
Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
AP: Few Arizona voter fraud cases undercut Former President Trump’s claims
Election officials in Arizona have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in the November 2020 presidential election, undercutting Donald Trump’s claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in Maricopa County.
Election officials in Arizona have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in the November 2020 presidential election, undercutting Donald Trump’s claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot review in Maricopa County.
Gov. Wolf tours areas of Bucks County hit hardest by flooding
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited Bucks County on Friday to tour towns hit hardest by flooding earlier this week.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited Bucks County on Friday to tour towns hit hardest by flooding earlier this week.
Biden administration drops Trump showerhead rule to increase water flow
The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.
The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.
Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.