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U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

Budget cuts have led to layoffs in Camden schools, while three South Jersey teachers received surprise recognition and awards during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Jefferson University Hospital is introducing new therapy dogs, trained by Leashes of Valor, to support staff and students by reducing stress.

A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with harassing two Princeton University students and allegedly trying to lure them into his car.

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

A fishing trip took a terrifying turn when a beaver went after a young boy in an unusual encounter that was caught on video.

Philadelphia ranked among the top mosquito cities in the country, according to Orkin’s 2026 report.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

A 26-year-old man has been charged after investigators say his gun went off while being frisked and struck a Philadelphia police officer in the leg during a traffic stop. 

Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Prosecutors in Chester County will provide new information on the deadly 2025 mass shooting at Lincoln University. 

Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.

An 18-year-old driver is accused of driving without a license and having marijuana in his system when prosecutors say he allegedly struck and killed a Swarthmore College professor.