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Social media support for accused killers Luigi Mangione, Elias Rodriguez an 'exceptionally bad sign': expert

May 27, 2025

Social media support for accused killers Luigi Mangione, Elias Rodriguez an 'exceptionally bad sign': expert

Support for high-profile murder suspects on social media, including Elias Rodriguez and Rodney Hinton Jr., highlights troubling societal trends and political divides, experts say.

Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 9 injured

May 27, 2025

Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves 2 dead, 9 injured

North Philadelphia shooting results in two fatalities and nine injuries. Police investigate the large crime scene with no suspects, emphasizing Memorial Day's impact.

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager pleads guilty to swiping, selling stolen body parts

May 22, 2025

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager pleads guilty to swiping, selling stolen body parts

Cedric Lodge, ex-Harvard morgue manager, pleads guilty to stealing and selling body parts. He faces up to 10 years in prison for interstate transport of remains.

Pittsburgh mayoral primary sees major upset as ‘old guard’ candidate defeats progressive incumbent Ed Gainey

May 20, 2025

Pittsburgh mayoral primary sees major upset as ‘old guard’ candidate defeats progressive incumbent Ed Gainey

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey was ousted Tuesday in a stiff Democratic primary challenge from Corey O'Connor, who also outraised and outspent the incumbent on the campaign trail.

Soros-backed Philadelphia DA survives primary challenge, but potential GOP wrinkle ahead

May 20, 2025

Soros-backed Philadelphia DA survives primary challenge, but potential GOP wrinkle ahead

Philadelphia Democrat District Attorney Lawrence Krasner survived a primary challenge from Judge Pat Dugan on Tuesday, but the two could potentially face a rematch in November.

Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

May 20, 2025

Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

President Donald Trump supporters and Americans for Prosperity protesters lined the streets outside Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's town hall in battleground Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

Soros-backed Philly DA could face uphill battle for re-election if GOP write-in scheme succeeds

May 20, 2025

Soros-backed Philly DA could face uphill battle for re-election if GOP write-in scheme succeeds

In deep-blue Philadelphia, the GOP is urging its primary voters to write in the Democrat challenging Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner in the hopes of getting him to the general election.

Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary

May 20, 2025

Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary

Steel City voters choose between incumbent's progressive agenda and Corey O'Connor's more moderate Democratic vision.

GOP lawmaker rallies around Trump's tax-cut campaign as competitive 2026 House race looms: 'Big issue'

May 19, 2025

GOP lawmaker rallies around Trump's tax-cut campaign as competitive 2026 House race looms: 'Big issue'

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie joined Americans for Prosperity for a day of action, designed to educate constituents on his work to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

May 16, 2025

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison

Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, receives 25-year sentence for attempted murder. Rushdie was stabbed during a lecture, suffering severe injuries.