New NJ law requires response plans after outbreak that left 11 children dead

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a measure requiring certain long-term care facilities to submit outbreak response plans to the state.

Woman who thought she was having kidney stone pain unexpectedly gives birth to triplets

A woman from South Dakota thought she was being rushed to the hospital for kidney stones, but was told by doctors when she arrived that she was actually going into labor with triplets.

You can rent a ‘Golden Girls’-themed Airbnb on property where star Rue McClanahan used to live

Fans of the popular classic “Golden Girls” sitcom now have the chance to live out their dreams of being just like Blanche Devereaux in a rentable house in Oklahoma situated on property that actress Rue McClanahan actually used to live on.

Trump ties success of US to 2nd term: 'You have to vote for me'

President Donald Trump sought to reassure his supporters about the state of the U.S. economy despite the stock market volatility and told rallygoers in New Hampshire, a state that he hopes to capture in 2020, that their financial security depends on his reelection.

Florida man arrested after chugging $7 bottle of wine in Walmart bathroom: report

A Florida man was arrested at a Walmart after police say he stuffed a $7 bottle of wine down his pants, chugged the cheap booze in a store bathroom and then tried to leave the store without paying.

Gov. Wolf unveils gun violence effort, days after Philly shooting

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is directing state police and other agencies under his control to focus greater efforts on addressing gun violence, two days after a gunman shot and wounded six Philadelphia police officers.

Daughters of Mayor Kenney, NJ councilwoman charged in fight

The daughters of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and a New Jersey councilwoman are accused of brawling in a street fight at the Jersey shore.

'This has to stop:' Officials address ongoing violence after North Philadelphia standoff

Local, state and federal officials gathered at City Hall to further address Wednesday's hours-long violent standoff, which resulted in six officers being shot and another injured in the chaos. 

Can't get enough pumpkin spice? Grab a can of Pumpkin Spice Spam

As the pumpkin spice trend steadily bleeds into all areas of modern life, fans of the popular pumpkin spice latte can’t seem to get enough of the fall flavor and are willing to try it in just about any form — even canned meats.

El Paso shooting victim’s funeral moved to larger venue after overwhelming response to husband's plea

A man whose wife was among those killed in the El Paso mass shooting invited the public to her funeral because he has no other family. The response was so overwhelming that the funeral was relocated to a larger venue to accommodate all of the people who said they would attend.

DA Larry Krasner speaks after police shootout, standoff
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While charges have not been filed against Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six officers in North Philadelphia, the district attorney spoke Thursday about what charges he may face.

12-year-old boy discovers massive woolly mammoth tooth while attending family reunion in Ohio

12-year-old Jackson Hepner was visiting his family’s hotel in Ohio in July when he made the discovery of a lifetime: a woolly mammoth tooth nearly the size of his head found in a creek bed near the hotel.

Coca-Cola kicks off the holiday season with new cinnamon flavor hitting US shelves in September

As pumpkin spice lattes make their return earlier and earlier to usher in the holiday spirit, Coca-Cola is unveiling their version of festive flavor with a new flavor: Cinnamon Coca-Cola.

Wolf pursues changes to Pa. charter school rules

Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania needs to improve the operational and reporting rules for charter schools and wants to change the regulations and laws that govern them.

‘Alien Stock': The man behind the viral ‘Storm Area 51' Facebook event is planning a real festival

The Facebook group calling on people to “Storm Area 51” and “see them aliens” that started as a joke has now turned into a full-fledged Burning Man-style festival with music and art installations scheduled to take place in September this year.

Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama

A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.