Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
In January, the FDA changed regulations to allow retail pharmacies to sell the drug mifepristone.
The Supreme Court said it will take up the Biden administration's bid to maintain access to mifepristone.
Anti-abortion groups claim the FDA's green light of mifepristone forces them into situations where they must perform elective abortions.
The decision from the Supreme Court blocks lower court orders that would have restricted the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
The Supreme Court has until midnight Friday to announce its decision about possible restrictions on the pill mifepristone.
Limits on how late into a pregnancy the drug can be taken, who can prescribe it and how it can be dispensed were set to take effect Saturday at 1 a.m.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
A judge in Pennsylvania ruled Elon Musk's PAC's $1 million voter sweepstakes can continue through Tuesday's election.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
On the eve of the election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are holding dueling rallies throughout Pennsylvania.
It was a busy day at the Chester County Government Center in West Goshen Township, as hundreds of people arrived to drop off their mail ballots on Monday.
Tyree Wallace of Philadelphia walked free Monday after his original murder conviction was vacated, and he was resentenced.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling another multi-acre wildfire, this one in Waterford Township.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
A man died after he was shot by police during an alleged attempted burglary early Sunday morning in Haddon Township, the New Jersey attorney general's office said.
Dozens attended a vigil in Willingboro on Saturday in honor of Catherine and Marisol Nunez who were killed in a home invasion in Burlington County.
People living in Hadden Heights in South Jersey have had to travel to another town to buy alcohol. Things could change after Election Day.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Jason Kelce apologized on "Monday Night Countdown" after a viral incident at Penn State on Saturday.
The Phillies acquired two pitchers in a series of roster moves Monday, shortly after MLB teams could start signing free agents.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown left Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury.
Barring a setback, Paul George will make his highly anticipated 76ers debut on Monday night against the Suns, CBS Sports reported.
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts each had strong performances in Philadelphia's win over Jacksonville.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
From the significance of battleground Pennsylvania to key Senate races, our Ukee Washington and Natasha Brown are covering it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
According to state data, about 20 percent of registered voters in Pennsylvania have already cast their ballot.
Temple police said the man left antisemtic and anti-Israel messages on the fraternity on the 1900 block of North 17th Street in North Philadelphia.
Because of the drought, Pennsylvania American Water wants customers in parts of Montgomery and Chester counties to voluntarily limit water usage.
Former President Donald Trump held an afternoon Get Out The Vote rally at the Santander Arena on Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. While the Harris campaign held multiple concerts and rally events throughout the afternoon into the evening in Allentown, Pittsburgh, and capped off election night eve in Philadelphia.