Undoing Christie's veto, Murphy signs new equal-pay law
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure that strengthens New Jersey's law against discrimination and aims to quash pay disparities between men and women who do the same work.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure that strengthens New Jersey's law against discrimination and aims to quash pay disparities between men and women who do the same work.
State dinner at the White House: Diplomacy through flowers, food and fun
A state dinner is often referred to as the hottest ticket in town in Washington, D.C.
A state dinner is often referred to as the hottest ticket in town in Washington, D.C.
Delaware 'red-flag' gun measure poised for final vote
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The state Senate is poised to give final consideration to a "red flag" bill allowing authorities in Delaware to seize guns from a person deemed by a mental health provider to be a danger to themselves or others.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - The state Senate is poised to give final consideration to a "red flag" bill allowing authorities in Delaware to seize guns from a person deemed by a mental health provider to be a danger to themselves or others.
Eric Holder questions arrests of 2 black men at Starbucks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Former Attorney General Eric Holder is questioning the recent arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Former Attorney General Eric Holder is questioning the recent arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks.
Murphy touting more drivers, buses to solve overcrowding
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is counting on a hiring push to help alleviate overcrowding and on-time problems for New Jersey Transit's buses.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is counting on a hiring push to help alleviate overcrowding and on-time problems for New Jersey Transit's buses.
Wolf pushes to end gun-show exception to background checks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday asked the Legislature to pass a measure expanding background checks on firearms in Pennsylvania and end an exception for shotguns, sporting rifles and semi-automatic rifles that are sold at gun shows.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday asked the Legislature to pass a measure expanding background checks on firearms in Pennsylvania and end an exception for shotguns, sporting rifles and semi-automatic rifles that are sold at gun shows.
Shania Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Trump
NEW YORK (AP) - Shania Twain has apologized for saying if she were American she would have voted for Donald Trump for president, even though he's offensive.
NEW YORK (AP) - Shania Twain has apologized for saying if she were American she would have voted for Donald Trump for president, even though he's offensive.
US, South Korea in talks with North Korea, amid conversation to suspend nuclear tests
President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed North Korea has agreed to 'denuclearization' before his potential meeting with Kim Jong Un. But that's not the case.
President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed North Korea has agreed to 'denuclearization' before his potential meeting with Kim Jong Un. But that's not the case.
FAREWELL TO A FIRST LADY: Barbara Bush remembered in private funeral service
Family, friends and the nation said their final goodbyes to Barbara Bush on Saturday. The former first lady was remembered Saturday in a private funeral service at the church she has called home for over 60 years, and was then laid to rest on the grounds of her husband’s presidential library.
Family, friends and the nation said their final goodbyes to Barbara Bush on Saturday. The former first lady was remembered Saturday in a private funeral service at the church she has called home for over 60 years, and was then laid to rest on the grounds of her husband’s presidential library.
Del. officials cite regulations for big drop in opioid prescriptions
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Officials in Delaware say opioid prescriptions have dropped "significantly" since regulations were enacted a year ago to combat the drug scourge.
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Officials in Delaware say opioid prescriptions have dropped "significantly" since regulations were enacted a year ago to combat the drug scourge.
Thousands of people pay their respects to Barbara Bush
Those who paid their respects said the moment was well worth the wait.
Those who paid their respects said the moment was well worth the wait.
North Korea says it has suspended nuclear, missile testing
North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site ahead of a new round of negotiations with South Korea and the United States. There was no clear indication in the North's announcement if it would be willing to deal away its arsenal.
North Korea said Saturday it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests and plans to close its nuclear test site ahead of a new round of negotiations with South Korea and the United States. There was no clear indication in the North's announcement if it would be willing to deal away its arsenal.
National School Walkout: Students protest against gun violence across the country
Students from classrooms around the D.C. area - and across the country - held walkouts and school demonstrations against gun violence on Wednesday.
Students from classrooms around the D.C. area - and across the country - held walkouts and school demonstrations against gun violence on Wednesday.
Neighbors make last ditch plea for a stop to pipeline construction
It could be called a last ditch effort to stop a controversy that literally runs through the back yards of many Chester and Delaware County residents.
It could be called a last ditch effort to stop a controversy that literally runs through the back yards of many Chester and Delaware County residents.
California Gov. Jerry Brown says agreement reached on California guard deployment
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Wednesday he reached an agreement with the federal government that California's National Guard troops will deploy to the border to focus on fighting transnational gangs as well as drug and gun smugglers. The announcement comes after a week of uncertainty in which President Donald Trump bashed the governor's insistence that troops avoid immigration-related work.
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Wednesday he reached an agreement with the federal government that California's National Guard troops will deploy to the border to focus on fighting transnational gangs as well as drug and gun smugglers. The announcement comes after a week of uncertainty in which President Donald Trump bashed the governor's insistence that troops avoid immigration-related work.
Teary-eyed Pierce Bush remembers his grandmother Barbara
Pierce Bush, grandson of former first lady Barbara Bush, is thanking people in Houston for the outpouring of love and prayers for his family. “We love Houston," said Pierce Bush. "We love that my grandparents are so loved here and we're so grateful for the incredible outpouring that we really are feeling during this time.”
Pierce Bush, grandson of former first lady Barbara Bush, is thanking people in Houston for the outpouring of love and prayers for his family. “We love Houston," said Pierce Bush. "We love that my grandparents are so loved here and we're so grateful for the incredible outpouring that we really are feeling during this time.”
Wolf signs bill providing guidelines on domestic abuse bail
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A new Pennsylvania law is in place to help guide judges setting bail for defendants accused of domestic abuse.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A new Pennsylvania law is in place to help guide judges setting bail for defendants accused of domestic abuse.
Pa. Senate OKs anti-hazing bill drafted after Penn State death
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Criminal penalties for hazing would become more severe under a bill -- approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Senate -- that was inspired by the death last year of a Penn State pledge after a night of heavy drinking.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Criminal penalties for hazing would become more severe under a bill -- approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Senate -- that was inspired by the death last year of a Penn State pledge after a night of heavy drinking.
Pa. Senate OKs bill targeting repeat DUI offenders
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Legislation is advancing legislation in Pennsylvania to impose stiffer punishments on a repeat drunk-driving offender who kills someone while driving under the influence.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Legislation is advancing legislation in Pennsylvania to impose stiffer punishments on a repeat drunk-driving offender who kills someone while driving under the influence.
Trump calls sketch released by Stormy Daniels 'a total con job'
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a porn actress is pulling "a total con job" by promoting an artist's sketch of a man she says threatened her to keep silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump years ago.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a porn actress is pulling "a total con job" by promoting an artist's sketch of a man she says threatened her to keep silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump years ago.