America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

Neighbors rescue woman trapped in Philadelphia house fire: 'She couldn't get out'

A large fire broke out in Philadelphia's Oak Lane neighborhood early Sunday morning, but everyone is safe thanks to the quick-thinking actions of concerned neighbors.

Funeral held for 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

The eight children killed last month in a Louisiana mass shooting were laid to rest Saturday as faith leaders and politicians joined the long procession of mourners who came to pay their respects.

Several hospitalized after possible boat explosion in Miami: MDFR

11 people have been hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami Beach on Saturday, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

2 men shot minutes apart in North Philadelphia, blocks away from each other

Two separate shootings were reported just minutes apart in North Philadelphia late Friday night, with both incidents happening only blocks from each other.

Person hit, killed by Frontier plane after jumping fence at Denver airport

A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed someone on the runway while taking off from Denver International Airport Friday night. The fatal crash sparked an engine fire on the plane.

Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home

The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.

Weather Authority: Cloudy, chilly Saturday with storms possible in Philly
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FOX 29’s Drew Anderson has your Saturday forecast, with mostly dry conditions early, passing light showers and a chance for heavier storms near dinnertime. Flyers and Phillies fans may want to keep a hoodie and umbrella handy.

Killer in Colorado professor slaying makes disturbing comment after being dragged to court

A Colorado killer who mocked the court, skipped his own sentencing and forced a judge to order that he be brought in "by any means necessary" is now facing the rest of his life behind bars.

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

Philadelphia unveils large-scale security plan for FIFA World Cup matches

Philadelphia is implementing extensive security measures involving multiple agencies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on terrorism, cyber threats, crowd safety, and new translation technology.