Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception

President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.

5 arrested in copper wire theft scheme targeting Philadelphia street lights: police

Philly police arrested five men in connection with a scheme to steal copper wiring from city street lights, leaving neighborhoods like Fishtown and Port Richmond in the dark.

Family of man fatally shot by off-duty Philadelphia detective files lawsuit

The family of Robert Jones, who was shot and killed by off-duty Philadelphia Police Detective Christopher Sweeney last year, has filed a lawsuit against the officer, other officers, and the city of Philadelphia.

Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far

A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.

Wanted: US offers $10M for son of 'El Chapo'

ICE is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of one of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.

Annunciation mass shooting: What we know about the shooter's motive

Authorities revealed more about the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooter's motives on Thursday, saying the shooter was “full of hate" and expressed hate toward many groups.

Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.

Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police

Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.

President of Museum of American Jewish History responds to vandalism: 'We are proudly Jewish'

A new Israeli flag and a sign calling for the release of hostages taken in the October 7th Hamas attack will soon be placed on the facade of the Museum of American Jewish History in Center City following an act of vandalism.

Bomb threat at Conestoga High School ruled a hoax: officials

Conestoga High School in Chester County started school three hours late after police cleared the building following reports of a bomb threat.

Annunciation Church shooting: 2 children killed, 18 others hurt

Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The suspect, who fired from outside through the church windows as children worshiped, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Murder fugitive arrested by US Marshals on Villanova's campus

Shawn Moir, 26, was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova University on Wednesday and charged with homicide and related offenses.

Annunciation Church shooting: Gov. Walz, President Trump order flags at half-staff

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and President Donald Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Wednesday in honor of the victims of the Annunciation Church mass shooting.

Deadly Minneapolis school shooting: Catholic communities in Philly area talk safety

Catholic communities in Philadelphia and Ridley Park are leaning on their faith after two children were killed and 17 other people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.

4 soldiers charged with sexual assault in JBLM barracks

Four Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers have been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred at the base last year.