NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal

The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.

Incumbent Philly prosecutor Larry Krasner wins Democratic primary

Progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes.

Votes being counted for Philadelphia District Attorney primary
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Votes are being counted at this hour in the Democratic Primary for the city's District Attorney that pits Larry Krasner, a reform-minded incumbent, against Carlos Vega, a veteran homicide prosecutor.

Philadelphia District Attorney primary pits reform against rising gun crime
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Voters in Philadelphia will cast ballots Tuesday in the Democratic Primary for the city's District Attorney that pits Larry Krasner, a reform-minded incumbent, against Carlos Vega, a veteran homicide prosecutor.

First ballot test of governor’s pandemic powers starts in Pennsylvania

In the first vote of its kind since the coronavirus outbreak, voters statewide will decide twin constitutional amendments that would give lawmakers much more power over disaster declarations, to apply whether the emergency is another pandemic or natural disaster.

Trump to speak at North Carolina Republican convention in June

Former President Donald Trump will speak at North Carolina’s annual state Republican Party convention next month, party officials announced Monday.

City to probe medical examiner's office after mishandling MOVE bombing remains

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said a procedural overhaul of the city's medical examiner's office is "certainly on the table" after remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing were ordered to be destroyed and later found inside a refrigerated room.

Murphy keeps indoor mask mandate, plans emergency power end

The governor said it’s “only a matter of time,” perhaps weeks before the mask mandate is lifted in New Jersey.

'Your legacy lives forever': Magic Johnson honors fellow Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant

From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”

Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power

The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.

Firefighters could be fired for Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photos, documents show

Two Los Angeles County firefighters could be fired and a third suspended after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, court documents say.

Judge to consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill says he will consider an aggravated durational departure from the sentencing guidelines for Derek Chauvin.