Pa. GOP lawmaker's 'I don't like men' comment stirs protest
An outspoken and conservative Pennsylvania state lawmaker is the target of calls to resign or be demoted after he interrupted a committee meeting to accost his Democratic counterpart for touching his arm and suggest the man might be gay.
An outspoken and conservative Pennsylvania state lawmaker is the target of calls to resign or be demoted after he interrupted a committee meeting to accost his Democratic counterpart for touching his arm and suggest the man might be gay.
Minnesota governor: No decision on Franken replacement
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said he has not yet decided on an appointment to fill the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by the resignation of Sen. Al Franken.
Senate Democrats call on Al Franken to resign
At least 11 Democratic women in the U.S. Senate are calling on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign after the latest allegation of sexual misconduct was published Wednesday morning.
At least 11 Democratic women in the U.S. Senate are calling on Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota to resign after the latest allegation of sexual misconduct was published Wednesday morning.
Franken's support fades as Democrats call for resignation
Sen. Al Franken, his political career in shambles amid sexual misconduct allegations, lost the support of his Democratic colleagues Wednesday and faced new pressures to resign over what a fellow senator said was a "clear pattern" of abuse.
Sen. Al Franken, his political career in shambles amid sexual misconduct allegations, lost the support of his Democratic colleagues Wednesday and faced new pressures to resign over what a fellow senator said was a "clear pattern" of abuse.
Local reaction to President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital
At the Kleinlife Senior Center in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst section, they gathered around the television to watch history being made.
At the Kleinlife Senior Center in Philadelphia’s Rhawnhurst section, they gathered around the television to watch history being made.
President Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Al Franken accused of trying to forcibly kiss woman, denies allegation
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is responding to another sexual misconduct allegation made against him after a woman told POLITICO he tried to forcibly kiss her following a taping of his radio show in 2006.
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is responding to another sexual misconduct allegation made against him after a woman told POLITICO he tried to forcibly kiss her following a taping of his radio show in 2006.
Pa. moves to dial back standardized testing for students
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's governor announced Wednesday changes to the state's regimen of standardized tests that are designed to reduce their impact and length.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's governor announced Wednesday changes to the state's regimen of standardized tests that are designed to reduce their impact and length.
President Trump says government shutdown `could happen' Saturday
President Donald Trump says a government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, and he is blaming it on Democrats' stance on immigration.
President Donald Trump says a government shutdown 'could happen' Saturday, and he is blaming it on Democrats' stance on immigration.
Lawsuit cooked up over NJ's home baked goods ban
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A group of bakers is challenging a one-of-a-kind New Jersey rule that bans the sale of homemade baked goods.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A group of bakers is challenging a one-of-a-kind New Jersey rule that bans the sale of homemade baked goods.
Delaware law enforcement eyes gun ban for marijuana users
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- As lawmakers consider whether to legalize recreational marijuana use, some law enforcement officials are suggesting new steps to ensure that marijuana users in Delaware don't have guns.
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- As lawmakers consider whether to legalize recreational marijuana use, some law enforcement officials are suggesting new steps to ensure that marijuana users in Delaware don't have guns.
Pa. House's own coverage stalls bid to bar transgender insurance
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican-penned legislation in Pennsylvania to prohibit coverage for gender or sex reassignment surgery and services under taxpayer-paid insurance programs is on ice after lawmakers realized their own health insurance covers it.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Republican-penned legislation in Pennsylvania to prohibit coverage for gender or sex reassignment surgery and services under taxpayer-paid insurance programs is on ice after lawmakers realized their own health insurance covers it.
Gov. Christie backs pension amendment, but only with benefits cut
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie endorsed a plan to cut the state's public worker retirement benefits and enact a constitutional amendment to commit the state to pension payments.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie endorsed a plan to cut the state's public worker retirement benefits and enact a constitutional amendment to commit the state to pension payments.
Patagonia vows to sue Trump administration over National Monument orders
(FOX NEWS) - The Patagonia clothing company is less than thrilled with President Trump’s plans for Utah’s national monuments, and it’s making those feelings clear to its online visitors.
(FOX NEWS) - The Patagonia clothing company is less than thrilled with President Trump’s plans for Utah’s national monuments, and it’s making those feelings clear to its online visitors.
NJ considers barring operating a drone while drunk
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey lawmakers are moving ahead with legislation that would make it illegal to operate a drone while drunk.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey lawmakers are moving ahead with legislation that would make it illegal to operate a drone while drunk.
Philly pays $250K to settle police photo lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia will pay $250,000 to two people who say they were roughed up while taking photographs of police officers.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia will pay $250,000 to two people who say they were roughed up while taking photographs of police officers.
Rep. Conyers announces retirement from Congress; endorses son to replace him
An announcement about the political future of U.S. Rep. John Conyers is planned Tuesday on a radio talk show.
An announcement about the political future of U.S. Rep. John Conyers is planned Tuesday on a radio talk show.
Chicken nuggets, Obama, but not Trump top Twitter's list of 'most retweeted' of 2017
What do a former U.S. president, LeBron James and a guy who really, really likes chicken nuggets have in common? They all made the biggest splash on Twitter this year.
What do a former U.S. president, LeBron James and a guy who really, really likes chicken nuggets have in common? They all made the biggest splash on Twitter this year.
Judge won't dismiss corruption case against Allentown mayor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge won't dismiss corruption charges against the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge won't dismiss corruption charges against the mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Controversial bulletproof glass bill passes committee
The push to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philly convenient stores just got past another hurdle.
The push to remove bulletproof barriers inside Philly convenient stores just got past another hurdle.