Hunter Biden's federal gun case dismissed after being pardoned by his father
Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
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Hunter Biden could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up a case involving care for transgender youth, experts believe Donald Trump is ramping up his presence in Philadelphia to attract Black voters, and President Biden and Trump are gearing up for their first debate of the 2024 election cycle on Thursday.
Hunter Biden has been found guilty of all three felony counts related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
"He knew what he was doing when they told him he had to fill out that application," one anonymous juror said of Hunter Biden.
A jury deliberated for only a few hours over two days before finding President Biden's son Hunter guilty at a federal gun trial in Delaware.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Testimony continues Monday in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, residents in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood frustrated as road repairs continue to stall, and the week starts comfortable and sunny before multiple days of 90-degree weather settles over the region. These stories and more in your Digital Brief for Monday, June 10, 2024.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Jurors in Hunter Biden's gun trial returned a guilty verdict Tuesday. Here's an explanation of the three felony gun charges he faced.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, was romantically involved with Hunter Biden and testified that she discarded the gun at the heart of the case.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Hunter Biden's brother Beau who was romantically involved with Hunter and discarded the gun at the center of the trial, has yet to testify.
The first witness was called in Hunter Biden's gun trial, with first lady Jill Biden and his sister, Ashley Biden, reacting emotionally to excerpts from his memoir.
The president's son is accused of illegally purchasing and possessing a gun while abusing or being addicted to drugs.
The jury in Hunter Biden's gun trial was seated Monday afternoon by Delaware U.S. District Judge Maryellen Norieka.
Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection.
Hunter Biden was indicted on federal gun charges in September and pleaded not guilty.
The son of President Biden is charged with lying about his drug use on a form to buy a gun in October 2018.
Hunter Biden was indicted last September by a federal grand jury on charges related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018 while he was a drug user, according to court filings.
Hunter Biden's testimony comes after the Republican-led impeachment probe suffered a blow when a key witness was charged with lying about the family's business dealings.
"I find no comfort in assurances you may offer that you will not flee the jurisdiction," a federal judge told Alexander Smirnov.
Attorneys for Hunter Biden called the charges part of a "selective and vindictive prosecution" compromised by politics.
The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged a one-time FBI informant with lying to investigators about the business dealings of the first son and President Joe Biden.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
A little taste of winter comes through on this final Friday and day of fall. Winter begins overnight at 4:21 a.m.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Philadelphia and cities across the country are marking Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Project HOME hosted a gathering at Shakespeare Park near 20th and Vine in Logan Square. They remembered the homeless men and women who died in Philadelphia this year. Homeless Persons' Memorial Day occurs on or around winter's first day.
According to AAA, more than 1 million Philadelphia residents will travel 50 miles or more over the end-of-year holidays and 90% will drive to their destination. This means only 7% will be flying and 3% will take some other kind of transportation, like a bus, train, cruise ship, etc.
Winter arrived in style at 4:21 a.m. Saturday. It followed Friday night's storm which blanketed much of the area in snow, mainly on grassy areas and elevated surfaces.
As the snow was coming through, the holiday travel season was heating up. PHL anticipates more than 1.3 million people will be in and out of the airport between Friday and Jan. 4. Siafa Lewis reports.
Breezy on Saturday with highs near freezing and wind chills in the teens. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.