Wendy's in Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties fined for child labor violations

A Wendy's franchise owner in Pennsylvania could be forced to pay up to $300,000 for allegedly violating the state's Child Labor Act more than 750 times.

Escaped teen murder suspect's mom pleads for son to surrender: “Turn yourself in"

An extremely distraught mom is pleading for her son to surrender after he escaped police custody in the parking lot at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Wednesday.

Vandals target recreation center for autistic kids in South Philadelphia

A cruel act of vandalism at a South Philadelphia center for students with special needs has taken place, but the founder says the hurtful act won’t crush the school’s spirit or its mission.

Ricky Cobb shooting: Minnesota State Trooper charged with murder

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has filed a murder charge against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II.

Watch: Suspected shoplifter hides loaded gun on shelf at Philadelphia Walmart

Authorities in Philadelphia are trying to identify a suspected shoplifter who they say hid a loaded gun on a Walmart store shelf and fled the store.

In-N-Out Burger's closure in Oakland due to crime issues 'heartbreaking' but necessary, observers say

Security guards said they receive more theft reports at the soon-to-be closed In-N-Out restaurant than at any other location they patrol and that multiple break-ins are reported daily, according to reports.

Bucks County's 911 dispatch system impacted by 'cybersecurity incident'

Officials in Bucks County say they are investigating a "cybersecurity incident" that has impacted their primary emergency dispatch system.

Driver sentenced in West Philadelphia hit-and-run that injured man, 2 girls

A young Philadelphia girl, critically injured in a hit-and-run, and her family see justice, as the driver was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars.

Upstate NY man convicted of murdering woman in wrong-driveway shooting

Kevin Monahan was found guilty Tuesday for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis last April, after she and her friends mistakenly pulled into his rural driveway in upstate New York.

Family of slain Temple University officer calls for death penalty for his alleged killer

The family of slain Temple University Police officer Sergeant Christopher Fitzgerald, who was killed while on the job almost one year ago, is calling for the death penalty as the suspect heads to trial.

Police: Newborn in 'good condition' after being dragged by umbilical cord by homeless mother

In Hawaii, police are investigating a distressing incident where a homeless woman reportedly gave birth on a sidewalk and was discovered dragging the baby by its umbilical cord.

Video: Violent fighting among girls leads to lockdown, suspensions at high school in West Philly

Caught on camera, violent fights break out at a West Philadelphia high school. In video shared, violent fighting among students is seen, as staff struggle to stop them and the district said even parents were involved.

Police: Woman scared of bad weather makes false burglary call for cops to respond

In Alabama, Kelley Ginibera, 39, is facing charges for allegedly falsely reporting a burglary to the Dothan police on January 9. Responding to her call, officers found no burglary in progress but discovered that Ginibera had made the report out of fear of bad weather.

High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students

A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.