Appeals court allows Trump's travel ban to go partially into effect

A U.S. appeals court in California on Monday let part of President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban go into effect, ruling that the government can bar entry of people from six Muslim-majority countries if they have no connections to the United States.

Pa. budget package hit by $200M lawsuit

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A Pennsylvania state budget that relies heavily on one-time cash infusions is facing a $200 million lawsuit in federal court.

Last document signed by JFK in White House up for sale

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The last document President John F. Kennedy signed in the White House is up for grabs in Philadelphia.

Alabama Republican Roy Moore denies sexual misconduct accusations

His party suddenly and bitingly divided, Alabama Republican Roy Moore emphatically rejected increasing pressure to abandon his Senate bid on Friday as fears grew among GOP leaders that a once-safe Senate seat was in jeopardy just a month before a special election.

Check 2017 Election Results for New Jersey, Philadelphia

Voters in New Jersey and Philadelphia headed to the polls Tuesday to elect a replacement for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and convicted Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams. 

N.J. politician who joked about women's march defeated by woman who was angered by remarks

MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey politician who shared a meme on Facebook during January's Women's March in Washington asking whether the protest would be "over in time for them to cook dinner" is eating his words.

Former President Obama to serve jury duty Wednesday

Former President Barack Obama spent eight years in the White House and more than a decade in office in Illinois.

Civil rights lawyer Krasner elected Philly top prosecutor

A longtime civil rights attorney who has sued the police department scores of times and opposes the death penalty has been elected Philadelphia's top prosecutor. 

Atlantic City, Camden holding mayoral races

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City's mayor says even dead people are doing their civic duty in this year's election.

Squatters turn homeowners' lives upside down
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Squatting ? the illegal takeover of someone else's home ? is a growing problem in the City of Philadelphia. Even city lawmakers admitted Philadelphia's response has been horrendous.

Chris Christie's top deputy keeps him off the campaign trail

Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno spent her final weekend campaigning in New Jersey's governor's race on a bus tour, with two former Republican governors praising her as the best candidate.

Menendez jurors near deliberations in corruption trial

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A jury could begin deliberations Monday in the bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and a wealthy friend. 

Anthony Weiner set to serve prison sentence for sexting

NEW YORK (AP) - A sexting compulsion that cost Anthony Weiner his seat in Congress and a chance to be New York City's mayor is about to cost him his freedom too.

Anthony Weiner reports to prison for sexting

AYER, Mass. (AP) — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner reported to prison Monday to begin a 21-month sentence for sexting with a 15-year-old girl.

George H.W. Bush calls Trump a 'blowhard' in new book: 'I don't like him'

Former President George H.W. Bush says he is not too excited about "blowhard" President Trump and confirmed in a new book that he voted for Hillary Clinton.

For high-tax states like New Jersey, worries about pain from GOP tax plan

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) - Homeowners in high-tax states like New Jersey, where a modest house within commuting distance of New York City can easily carry property taxes of over $15,000 a year, are wondering whether the Republican bill being sold as a tax cut would actually result in higher bills for them.

Big GOP tax bill would cut rates -- but also popular breaks

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that slashes the corporate tax rate, lowers taxes for most Americans but limits a cherished deduction for homeowners as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades.

Trump demands 'much tougher' immigration law after NY attack

Roused by the first major ISIS-inspired attack on U.S. soil since he took office, President Donald Trump urged swift repeal of an immigration program that brought the suspect to America and laid into a political foe he said was responsible for it — though Republican George H. W. Bush signed the law.