Acting Temple University president JoAnne A. Epps dies after falling ill on stage
Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service.
Woman caught on camera wading through Rome ‘s Trevi Fountain to fill water bottle
A woman was caught on camera walking across the Trevi Fountain in Rome to fill her water bottle.
Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say; An armed man was soon arrested there
Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform what he claimed was the home address of former President Barack Obama on the same day that a man with guns in his van was arrested near the property, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in revealing new details about the case.
Steer clear: Cow runs loose in rural Pennsylvania town
Neighbors in Kutztown, Pennsylvania were told not to approach a cow that had broken loose Monday night.
I-95 collapse: Truck driver involved in tanker crash identified by family
Family members have identified a man they say was driving a tanker truck at the center of the I-95 fire and collapse as a local father.
Billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief aid stolen or wasted, investigation reveals
The investigation uncovers a pattern of fraudulent activities, embezzlement, and mismanagement of funds that have plagued COVID-19 relief efforts worldwide.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pat Robertson, Christian Coalition founder and evangelical broadcaster, dead at 93
Pat Robertson, the evangelical broadcaster known for the "700 Club" and the founder of the Christian Coalition, has died. He was 93 years old.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
Brother of recaptured Philadelphia inmate posts bail on charges related to prison escape
The brother of an inmate who escaped a Philadelphia correction facility with another prisoner and was arrested after a 10-day manhunt posted bail after being charged as an accomplice.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brothers use social media to raise autism awareness
Using the handle "mybrothermax," two brothers are using social media to raise autism awareness. Police recognized their efforts Wednesday.
Phase 2 of alley beautification begins in Detroit
The city is continuing to add art to beautify Detroit alleys.
Suspect wanted after 80-year-old woman raped at Detroit home
Detroit police have released a sketch of a man they say dragged a Detroit woman out of her home and raped her. They believe he is in the area of the crime.
Wrongfully convicted man returns home after 7 1/2 years in prison
A man who has been in prison for more than seven years is finally home after evidence showed he did not commit the Macomb County robbery he was convicted of.
Family of 69-year-old shot to death and burned in 2015, desperate for justice
The family of Robert Ellis wants to see his killer brought to justice. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprit, and you will remain anonymous.
West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factory
Seven people have been confirmed dead and all victims are presumed accounted for after an explosion rocked a historic chocolate factory in West Reading on Friday night.
Police: 2 charged after children discovered partially clothed, boy found locked in cage in Mayfair home
Authorities say officers discovered two girls, ages 3 and 5, partially clothed, crying in the back of the home and then discovered a 6-year-old boy locked in a dog cage inside the house.
Washington DC-bound flight forced to divert after passenger reportedly tried to breach cockpit
An American Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., had to divert to Raleigh, North Carolina, due to a "disruptive passenger" on board, officials said Wednesday.
New Jersey officer escapes injury after distracted driver slams into patrol car: 'We were lucky'
A New Jersey police officer was luckily unharmed after investigators say a distracted driver slammed into his cruiser during a traffic stop.