Timber Creek High School track coach charged with sex assault of student

A New Jersey high school track and football coach has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files

New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Canadian woman accused of attacking teen on NJ boardwalk ordered deported

A Fourth of July weekend confrontation over political sweatpants has ended with a deportation order for a Canadian woman who was caught on video allegedly slapping a New Jersey teenager in the face.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case

Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.

2 sought in June shooting of rideshare driver in Philadelphia

Police in Philadelphia are searching for two suspects accused of shooting a 38-year-old rideshare driver in June.

Philadelphia weather: Heat advisory issued as 6th heat wave of summer begins

The Philadelphia area is bracing for the start of its sixth heatwave of the summer on Thursday, with sweltering hot temperatures and added humidity.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

President’s House update: Philadelphia files for rehearing after court dismisses 4 out of 5 claims

The City of Philadelphia has filed a petition for rehearing after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed most of its claims challenging federal changes to interpretive panels at the President’s House historic site, arguing that the court’s decision wrongly limits judicial review of federal agency actions and is of exceptional importance.

New Jersey water departments targeted in cyber incidents; systems now secured

Two New Jersey municipal water systems experienced cyber incidents affecting their control systems, but service was not disrupted and systems have since been secured.

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

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.