Ghana fans celebrate culture, business and World Cup pride before Croatia match in Philadelphia

Ghanaian vendors and fans gathered at Girard College in Philadelphia ahead of Ghana’s World Cup match against Croatia, celebrating culture, business and pride in their home country.

2 dead, 2 critically injured in four separate Philadelphia shootings overnight

Philadelphia police are investigating four separate shootings that left two men dead and two others critically injured between Friday night and early Saturday.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Who could play in Philadelphia’s July 4 World Cup round-of-16 match?

Philadelphia’s July 4 World Cup round-of-16 match could feature Germany, Paraguay, France or Sweden, with France and Germany standing out as the favorites on that side of the bracket.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Weather Authority: Rainy Saturday, stormy Sunday before heat returns
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The Philadelphia region is waking up to a dreary and rainy Saturday, with temperatures expected to stay in the 70s throughout the day. FOX 29’s Drew Anderson breaks down when showers move through and why conditions could be drier around Philadelphia Stadium for today’s World Cup match. Sunday starts dry before afternoon storms develop, with humidity helping give some of those storms extra strength. Drew also looks ahead to next week, when temperatures could climb near 100 degrees.

2 Philadelphia officers injured after suspect reverses into police car, hits officer

Two Philadelphia police officers were injured after a suspect reversed into a police vehicle and struck an officer during an incident in Strawberry Mansion, investigators said.

Croatian fans march from Center City to Old City before FIFA World Cup match

Croatian fans gathered in Philadelphia for a fan walk and rally ahead of Croatia's must-win soccer match against Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Philadelphia weather: Friday evening forecast
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FOX 29 meteorologist Scott Williams looks at current conditions and breaks down the 7-day forecast. 

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

FBI investigating after man arrested with guns, fake IDs; chemicals found in Philadelphia home

Police say a man was arrested after officers found guns with altered serial numbers, drugs, and fake IDs last week - and a subsequent search of his home turned up a large amount of chemicals.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

PECO facing first workers' strike in history as IBEW Local 614 threatens July 4th deadline

PECO is bracing for the possibility of its first ever workers' strike as IBEW Local 614 members have threatened to walk off the job if a new deal is not reached by Independence Day.