Philadelphia mayoral candidates quarrel over proposed Sixers arena

As excitement builds for the 76ers upcoming playoff run, those vying to be the next mayor of Philadelphia are voicing their opinions on a controversial proposal to build a new arena in Center City.

Abortion clinics reassure worried patients and set backup plans

Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.

Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Candidates vied for spot as race frontrunner in televised debate

Candidates Cherelle Parker, Rebecca Rhynhart, Derek Green, Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Helen Gym answered a series of questions on crime, quality of life, the economy and other issues plaguing Philadelphia voters, who will head to the polls for the primary election in May.

'Ebony Alert' proposed for missing Black women and youth in California

A bill has been proposed that might help missing Black children and women get a similar amount of attention as white people who disappear.

Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Meet the Candidates

Philadelphia’s mayoral election is less than seven months away and several of the candidates are answering questions in a Democratic primary debate hosted and moderated by FOX 29. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates on the ballot.

Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to seek 4th term

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey says he’ll seek a fourth term, bringing unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a presidential battleground state.

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers may get their seats back

The GOP supermajority expelled the two lawmakers, leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts with no representation in the House.

Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Democratic Primary Debate on FOX 29

Seven Democratic candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia are facing off in a 90-minute-long LIVE debate, hosted at Temple University, where they will field questions on the most pressing issues for Philadelphians. Here's what you need to know on when and how to watch.

Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'

A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.

China sanctions Reagan library, others over Taiwan president’s US trip

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Wednesday for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.

US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions

A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.