Texas lieutenant governor deletes Bible tweet after shooting
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has deleted a tweet quoting the New Testament that he posted after the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has deleted a tweet quoting the New Testament that he posted after the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting.
Obama cancels first joint rally with Hillary Clinton after massacre
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as a terrorist act targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians. He urged Americans to decide "if that's the kind of country we want to be."
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as a terrorist act targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians. He urged Americans to decide "if that's the kind of country we want to be."
Terror massacre adds fireworks to presidential campaign
The terror massacre at a packed Orlando nightclub reverberated across the presidential campaign trail Sunday, as the candidates condemned the deadliest shooting in U.S. history -- and Donald Trump ripped President Obama and Hillary Clinton for avoiding the term “radical Islam” in doing so.
The terror massacre at a packed Orlando nightclub reverberated across the presidential campaign trail Sunday, as the candidates condemned the deadliest shooting in U.S. history -- and Donald Trump ripped President Obama and Hillary Clinton for avoiding the term “radical Islam” in doing so.
Obama decries Orlando shooting as an 'act of terror'
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians. He urged Americans to decide whether this is the kind of "country we want to be."
President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for gays and lesbians. He urged Americans to decide whether this is the kind of "country we want to be."
Candidates react to Orlando nightclub massacre
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump responded Sunday to the mass shooting early Sunday at a Florida nightclub in which dozens were killed or wounded.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump responded Sunday to the mass shooting early Sunday at a Florida nightclub in which dozens were killed or wounded.
With careful staging, Obama backs Clinton, nudges Sanders
President Barak Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying "I don't think there's ever been someone so qualified to hold this office."
President Barak Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, saying "I don't think there's ever been someone so qualified to hold this office."
Council committee approves changed soda tax proposal
Philadelphia could soon become the first major U.S. city with a sugary drinks tax after a city council committee voted Wednesday to approve an amended version of a soda tax proposal that would set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
Philadelphia could soon become the first major U.S. city with a sugary drinks tax after a city council committee voted Wednesday to approve an amended version of a soda tax proposal that would set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
Rendell: US Rep. Fattah should be jailed if charges true
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah should be convicted and jailed if the charges aired in a weekslong corruption trial are proved.
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah should be convicted and jailed if the charges aired in a weekslong corruption trial are proved.
City Council Gives Preliminary Approval To Sugary Drink Tax
After hours of testimony City Council gave preliminary approval to a soda tax increase but with changes to the mayor's proposal.
After hours of testimony City Council gave preliminary approval to a soda tax increase but with changes to the mayor's proposal.
Philadelphia City Council passes soda tax out of committee
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia City Council passed an amended version of a soda tax proposal that will set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia City Council passed an amended version of a soda tax proposal that will set a 1.5 cent-per-ounce tax on sugary and diet drinks.
Both sides rally before possible soda tax vote
Philadelphia’s city council could vote Wednesday on the city's proposed soda tax. Tuesday night, dozens of people filled City Hall to push for the proposal.
Philadelphia’s city council could vote Wednesday on the city's proposed soda tax. Tuesday night, dozens of people filled City Hall to push for the proposal.
Check 2016 Primary Election Results for New Jersey
Polls in New Jersey have now closed as of 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Polls in New Jersey have now closed as of 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to allow wine sales in groceries
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to loosen Pennsylvania's tightly controlled liquor system by letting groceries and other outlets sell takeout wine and by formalizing beer sales in convenience stores that have begun as a result of court cases.
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to loosen Pennsylvania's tightly controlled liquor system by letting groceries and other outlets sell takeout wine and by formalizing beer sales in convenience stores that have begun as a result of court cases.
After NJ, other primaries, Clinton, Trump sharpen contrasts for matchup
With a splash of history and a dose of reassurance, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations and are turning their political guns on each other.
With a splash of history and a dose of reassurance, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations and are turning their political guns on each other.
Hillary Clinton wins Democratic presidential primary in New Jersey
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hillary Clinton claims victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, eight years after conceding defeat in her first White House bid and one day after reaching the number of delegates needed to defeat rival Bernie Sanders.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hillary Clinton claims victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, eight years after conceding defeat in her first White House bid and one day after reaching the number of delegates needed to defeat rival Bernie Sanders.
Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to allow wine sales in groceries
Pennsylvania lawmakers were poised to vote Tuesday to let groceries and other outlets sell wine and to put into law the sale of beer at convenience stores that has already begun as a result of court cases.
Pennsylvania lawmakers were poised to vote Tuesday to let groceries and other outlets sell wine and to put into law the sale of beer at convenience stores that has already begun as a result of court cases.
Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in New Jersey
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has picked up 51 delegates by winning New Jersey's Republican primary.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has picked up 51 delegates by winning New Jersey's Republican primary.
Primary election underway in New Jersey
Voting in New Jersey's primaries is underway, but will it matter when it comes to the presidential races? Polls opened at 6am Tuesday and voters have until 8pm to select the candidates who will be running in the November election.
Voting in New Jersey's primaries is underway, but will it matter when it comes to the presidential races? Polls opened at 6am Tuesday and voters have until 8pm to select the candidates who will be running in the November election.
AP count: Clinton has delegates to win Democratic nomination
By HOPE YEN, STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, LISA LERER and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press
By HOPE YEN, STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, LISA LERER and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press
Congressman calls for investigating groundwater contamination
A Pennsylvania congressman is calling for a formal investigation into groundwater contamination.
A Pennsylvania congressman is calling for a formal investigation into groundwater contamination.