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“Strong odor" leads police to 20 bodies behind hidden door at Colorado funeral home

“Strong odor" leads police to 20 bodies behind hidden door at Colorado funeral home

The owner told inspectors that some of the bodies found at his funeral home had been waiting to be cremated for years.

August 22, 2025 10:36am EDT
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center

'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."

August 21, 2025 11:10pm EDT
Erik Menendez denied parole for murders of parents; Brother Lyle's hearing set for Aug. 22

Erik Menendez denied parole for murders of parents; Brother Lyle's hearing set for Aug. 22

The panel's decision must now be reviewed by the board, then go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for final approval.

August 21, 2025 9:46pm EDT
Reported active shooter at Villanova a 'cruel hoax,' according to university's president

Reported active shooter at Villanova a 'cruel hoax,' according to university's president

An active shooter was reported at Villanova University on Thursday afternoon in what is now being called a "cruel hoax" by several sources. 

August 21, 2025 9:30pm EDT
This Philadelphia couple has had two cars stolen this year in the city

This Philadelphia couple has had two cars stolen this year in the city

A Philadelphia couple says they are going through a car theft nightmare.

August 21, 2025 9:22pm EDT
New Hampshire mom fatally shot husband, 2 children before killing herself, AG says

New Hampshire mom fatally shot husband, 2 children before killing herself, AG says

Authorities say a New Hampshire woman fatally shot her husband and two children before killing herself. A third child was found unharmed in the home.

August 21, 2025 8:34pm EDT
Community effort shuts down drug hotspot in West Philadelphia

Community effort shuts down drug hotspot in West Philadelphia

A former blighted drug hotspot in West Philadelphia was the venue for a news conference celebrating its transformation on Thursday.

August 21, 2025 8:28pm EDT
'Sick-minded' Pennsylvania man traveled to Florida to stalk 14-year-old girl: police

'Sick-minded' Pennsylvania man traveled to Florida to stalk 14-year-old girl: police

A Pennsylvania man is behind bars in Florida after police say he traveled more than 1,000 miles for a "delusional online fixation" with a teen social media influencer.

August 21, 2025 2:12pm EDT
Teen attacked, robbed at Philadelphia City Hall; suspect still wanted

Teen attacked, robbed at Philadelphia City Hall; suspect still wanted

Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted for a violent robbery earlier this month.

August 21, 2025 11:41am EDT
Suspect injured after shootout with police in Chester: officials

Suspect injured after shootout with police in Chester: officials

An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting unfolded in Chester late Wednesday night.

August 21, 2025 11:12am EDT
Bryan Kohberger demands prison transfer after complaining of inmate sex threats

Bryan Kohberger demands prison transfer after complaining of inmate sex threats

Bryan Kohberger requested the prison wing transfer after reporting graphic threats of sex assault to prison guards.

August 21, 2025 11:02am EDT
Porch pirate sought for targeting same home in Delaware County

Porch pirate sought for targeting same home in Delaware County

East Lansdowne police are asking for the public's help to catch a repeat porch pirate.

August 21, 2025 10:33am EDT
Amber Alert canceled after 2 missing children found safe

Amber Alert canceled after 2 missing children found safe

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled an Amber Alert after two missing children last seen in Riviera Beach were found safe.

August 21, 2025 10:29am EDT
Candlelight vigil held for 20-year-old Millville man found shot to death

Candlelight vigil held for 20-year-old Millville man found shot to death

A community gathered Wednesday night after the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office says 20-year-old Thomas Smith III was found fatally shot last Friday night. Three suspects were arrested Monday and charged with his murder.

August 20, 2025 11:36pm EDT
Collegeville family faces devastating loss after apartment fire; community rallies to help

Collegeville family faces devastating loss after apartment fire; community rallies to help

Residents in Collegeville are grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed their home and belongings.

August 20, 2025 10:01pm EDT
Christian school teacher arrested on child sex crime charges

Christian school teacher arrested on child sex crime charges

School headmistress says administrators contacted authorities immediately after learning of allegations.

August 20, 2025 3:32pm EDT
Man wanted after attacking woman with bottle on Philadelphia street: police

Man wanted after attacking woman with bottle on Philadelphia street: police

Philadelphia police are looking to identify and locate a suspect they say tried to take a woman's phone and then struck her with a bottle during a struggle and pushed her to the ground.

August 20, 2025 12:56pm EDT
Parents could face jail time if their kids break the law in this NJ town

Parents could face jail time if their kids break the law in this NJ town

Officials in South Jersey are holding parents responsible for their children's action in an effort to combat a rise in juvenile crime in the area.

August 20, 2025 12:48pm EDT
Husband sought in murder of Rashida Irvin surrenders to police

Husband sought in murder of Rashida Irvin surrenders to police

A man has surrendered to police after he was named a suspect in his wife's murder last week. Rashida Irvin was found fatally shot in the bathroom of a business she owned on Aug. 11

August 20, 2025 11:10am EDT
You can now apply to clear your criminal record online in Pennsylvania

You can now apply to clear your criminal record online in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has become one of the first states in the country to bring the pardoning process online.

August 20, 2025 10:09am EDT
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