Philadelphia PD investigate string of shootings, stabbings across city, including SW killing

Philadelphia police are investigating a series of violent crimes that unfolded across the city in less than 24 hours, including multiple shootings and stabbings, one of which turned deadly.

In-N-Out Burger shooting leaves multiple dead in Idaho

Multiple people were killed and several more injured in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant.

Man, teen stabbed and woman pistol-whipped after East Germantown funeral gathering

A man and a 14-year-old boy were stabbed, and a woman was struck with a gun after a fight erupted at a family gathering following a funeral in East Germantown.

More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height.

New Jersey ‘Skip the Stuff’ law: takeout utensils now by request only

New Jersey's "Skip the Stuff" law takes effect August 1, requiring restaurants to provide single-use items like plastic utensils and napkins only upon customer request.

Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems

Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks

Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.

Fake sheriff jury duty scam costs Montgomery County victims up to $23K

A caller claiming to be a Montgomery County deputy sheriff is threatening residents with arrest and directing them to Bitcoin kiosks. Some victims have lost more than $23,000.

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

AI shopping assistants can often detect ‌when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.

1 dead, residents from at least 4 homes forced out after Lansdale fire

One person was killed and residents from at least four homes were displaced after a fire spread through attached houses in Lansdale.

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.  Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer. 

CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm

Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.

1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries

The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.