North Philly rowhome fire ruled arson: Woman charged with murder in deadly blaze

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal house fire in the 25th District that has been ruled intentional arson and homicide, resulting in one death and an arrest.

DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect

A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie

The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.

3 women dead in South Philadelphia murder-suicide: police

Investigators say three women, including an 18-year-old, are dead following a murder-suicide Monday evening in Philadelphia. 

Philadelphia clergy members charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of minors

Two local clergy members have been charged with multiple counts related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of minors, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

Wilmington Hospital shooting suspect indicted on murder, felony charges

John Wallace-Bey has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including First Degree Murder, for a shooting at Wilmington Hospital that resulted in one death and one critical injury.

Lehigh County inmate convicted of child rape dies by suicide while awaiting sentencing

Kevin Esterly, a Lehigh County man who was recently convicted of child rape, died by suicide at a Lehigh County prison while awaiting sentencing, prosecutors announced Monday.

Florida cashier stole elderly man’s winning lottery ticket, deputies say

A Florida woman landed behind bars after allegedly pocketing a winning lottery ticket that belonged to an elderly man who hit it big after playing the same numbers every day.

Two dead in quadruple shooting outside Philadelphia lounge

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal quadruple shooting that occurred overnight in the city's Fairhill neighborhood, leaving two people dead and two others hospitalized.

Former mob enforcer turned NJ councilman 1 of 2 arrested in extortion case

New Jersey officials arrested two men this week, including a former mob associate turned local councilman, in connection with an extortion investigation.