16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years. 

Record-breaking temperatures to roast Philadelphia ahead of 4th of July

Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area on Thursday and Friday, and reach above triple digits on the 4th of July.

Extreme heat forces Philadelphia to adjust 4th of July celebrations

An oppressive heat wave will roast Philadelphia on the 4th of July, forcing city leaders to make adjustments to planned celebrations happening in the city ahead of America's 250th birthday.

Philadelphia heat wave: Record-breaking triple digit temperatures start Thursday
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Record-breaking temperatures will roast the Philadelphia area over the next three days, with highs expected to exceed 100 degrees into the 4th of July weekend.

Teen arrested in Colorado, charged with murder of Penn State student; second suspect at-large

Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested in Colorado Wednesday and charged with the murder of 22-year-old Billy Schmidt. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith.

Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter

The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.

PA State Police trooper killed in fiery crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira was killed in a crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County Wednesday, while performing inspections. He served the department for nearly 20 years.

Philadelphia weather: Historic heat this week
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the historic heat the Philadelphia region will be experiencing this week and gives tips to stay cool.  

Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases

The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.

Philadelphia July 4th visitor’s guide: Road closures, events, safety tips for America 250

Philadelphia is rolling out a massive celebration for America’s 250th birthday, with four days of concerts, parades, fireworks, free museum access and family-friendly events.

Wawa free hoagie day: How to score a free hoagie on Wednesday

One of Philadelphia's favorite 4th of July celebrations is happening today outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center.