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Politics

Campus crackdown: Inside Trump’s war on higher education

By Thomas Gift, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Politics

US Senator Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours in Congress. What was he trying to achieve?

By Bruce Wolpe, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Politics

GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts amid rising food costs

By Tracy Roof, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Politics

Explainer: What inspired Trump’s order to dismantle Education Department?

By Fred L. Pincus, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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News

Deportation fears create ripple effects for immigrants and their communities

By Kristina Fullerton Rico, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Health

In Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the US has put a conspiracy theorist in charge of public health

By Hassan Vally, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Eagles

News

Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LIX

By Zach Ciavolella

Philly

News

Flying high: Top 5 Eagles playoff performances of all-time

By Zach Ciavolella

Trump

Politics

On the ground: Trump’s 2025 Inauguration draws MAGA faithful, not much else

By Jason Peters

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Explainer: What will happen to TikTok?

By Sheila Dang and Jaspreet Singh, Reuters

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News

Americans’ rage at insurers goes beyond health coverage – author of ‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ talks reform

By Jay Feinman, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Politics

How and why the US Senate could thwart Trump’s cabinet picks

By Katie Pruszynski, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

How Philadelphians can help victims of New Orleans attack

By Zach Ciavolella

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News

FBI probes motive behind deadly New Orleans attack

By Brian Thevenot, Reuters

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News

Barkley makes history, becomes ninth player to rush for 2,000 yards

By Zach Ciavolella

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News

‘A Philly Special Christmas’ raises over $3 million for local children

By Zach Ciavolella

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Politics

In 2024, independent voters grew their share of the vote, split their tickets and expanded their influence

By Thom Reilly and Jacqueline Salit, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

Parker announces $3M investment in youth sports to support families, prevent violence

By Metro Philadelphia

Gritty Juniata

‘Gritty’ mailman creates Eagles gameday shrines in front window of Juniata home

By Jack Tomczuk

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News

What would it mean if Trump dismantled the Department of Education?

By Kevin Welner, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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