'He's a hero': Bucks County man drowns saving two children in lake

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ. - North Wildwood fire crews responded to a house fire that caused one fatality on Thursday afternoon.Authorities say fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at 2203 New York Avenue at 4:16 p.m., and police officers on the scene informed them of a potential victim trapped inside. Firefighters on scene described the structure as a 1 ½ story residence with smoke and fire showing. Fire crews initiated an aggressive interior fire attack as a search for people began and firefighters found a victim in a rear bedroom after four minutes, according to officials.Authorities say firefighters evacuated the victim through a window, then moved them to a stretcher and initiated CPR. The victim was then transported by ambulance to Cape Regional Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead at 5:05 p.m. No additional injuries were reported. Officials say the fire was placed under control around 4:30 p.m. The Cape May County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 30-year-old woman in critical condition, after she was shot multiple times.25th District officers were called to the 600 block of West Westmoreland Street, in North Philadelphia, Thursday night, around 8:30, on the report of a shooting, officials said.Officers found the woman on the street with multiple gunshots, including in her abdomen, back and leg.They rushed her to Temple University Hospital where she was placed in critical condition.Investigators are actively searching for a suspect or suspects, but say no weapons have been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here.

A man hastily transfers stolen items into a vehicle. (Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office / Fox News) A King Soopers employee in Colorado was fired after he filmed three men stealing $500 worth of laundry detergent. Santino Burrola, a former military police officer, filmed the three shoplifters stealing the items on Father’s Day June 18 around 6:40 p.m. The video shows three men in a parking lot hastily transferring laundry detergent into a vehicle.

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) DOVER, Del. - A Delaware man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for his role in a street feud involving a drug kingpin that resulted in the kidnapping and slaying of a woman and the shooting of a 6-year-old boy.Dion Oliver, 43, was sentenced to the mandatory life term after he was convicted in federal court of kidnapping resulting in death.

Edith Bowman has revealed she spoke to her two sons about mental health after watching Lewis Capaldi struggling at Glastonbury.

Men's Health for a "Gym & Fridge" video, the Hulkster recalled drinking "three Miller Lites and [taking] two Tylenols" before nearly every wrestling match of his career. After the post was over, his "meal" consisted of "probably 12 Miller Lites."He's now six months sober and doesn't even take Tylenol. "I don't drink alcohol at all," he revealed. "I just got tired of it.

Angelina Jolie condemned the "prioritization of white skin" in medicine in a new op-ed as she advocates for people of color, including three of her children. In an article for the American Journal of Nursing published on July 5, Jolie wrote about a new technology that can help show bruising on people of color, which she argues could be beneficial for domestic violence victims.

CLEMENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey family is counting their blessings after the youngest of their three children almost didn’t survive a horrific car accident. He was in a coma and, for a while, it was day-to-day."Of all the days that there could be, this is probably one of the best days ever," Donna Lewis said.

HADDONFIELD, N.J. - South Jersey residents are cleaning up from storms Tuesday night, after a fast and fierce storm flooded roads, downed trees and caused power outages, all while people were trying to celebrate the Fourth of July."It was crazy! We were sitting there, then all of a sudden, it was just like a monsoon!" Paige Heine described the stormy situation she was in.In less than an hour, one Haddonfield neighborhood took in nearly three inches of rain while also dealing with straight line winds, some reaching 90 mph.Paige Heine lives in the neighborhood and explained how coming home from work almost wasn’t possible with the flooding and fallen debris from the downburst."It was like a huge, giant tree. I was driving home from work and I couldn’t see anything.

PHILADELPHIA - A gunman accused of killing five innocent people during a shooting spree through the streets of Philadelphia appeared before a judge Wednesday morning.Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned by video conference on 10 sets of charges for 10 victims, including those who were murdered, wounded by gunfire and injured during the chaos.Officials say Carriker was taken into custody after he was cornered by officers during the deadly Kingsessing shooting. He was wearing a bulletproof vest, and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun.Another handgun, along with ammunition that matched shell casings found at the scene, were recovered during a search of the suspect's home, officials announced during a press conference Wednesday.The DA's office also said a handwritten will dated June 23 was also found at Carriker's home.

A Subway restaurant sign in Savannah, Georgia appears to make fun of the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people on their way to view the Titanic wreckage at the bottom of the ocean. (Credit: TIMOTHY MAUCK) SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia Subway restaurant is in hot water over a sign that appeared to make fun of the Titan submersible that imploded, killing five people on their way to view the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.WTOC in Savannah first reported on the sign posted at the sandwich shop in Rincon.

PHILADELPHIA - The brother of a young man who was killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia said his brother had just stepped outside to go to the store when he was fatally shot."Just walked out of the house, I guess [the shooter] was right there and shot him twice," Dominque Evans said. "It's just sad, this is stuff you see on TV, not real life, that's why I'm so shocked."Lashyd Merritt was one of five people who were gunned down Monday night when police say a lone gunman armed with a rifle and a handgun began his murderous rampage at 56th and Chester. The 40-year-old shooter, identified by police sources as Kimbrady Carriker, is accused of shooting "aimlessly" at both occupied vehicles and people on the street.

BENSALEM, Pa. - Police say they have successfully identified a man they claimed was wreaking havoc on the streets of one Bucks County township.Investigators in Bensalem took to social media Monday to ask for the public's help in identifying him.Witnesses told police a young man was driving dangerously near the intersection of Spruce and Hazel Avenue in Trevose Monday afternoon.The motorcyclist was also caught running stop signs repeatedly in Bensalem Township, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:He could be seen riding his motorcycle without a helmet at least one occasion in a photo posted by police.Tuesday, police shared an update on their investigation saying they had identified the rider and that he would be receiving traffic violations. 

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have identified five people who were killed when they say a gunman opened fire through the streets of a Philadelphia neighborhood Monday evening. Police say the barrage of gunfire began around 8:30 p.m. when officers were flagged down at the intersection of 56th and Chester streets in Kingsessing. Responding officers discovered multiple gunshot victims and spent shell casings at that scene and continued to hear gunfire coming from nearby on Frazier Street. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says officers caught up with the gunman and were able to corner him in a back alley on the 1600 block of Frazier Street and take him into custody.Police say charges are pending against the 40-year-old male suspect.

ALTOONA, Pa. - Headed on the road for an Independence Day celebration? You may want to make a pit stop to fill up your tank.Sheetz is celebrating America's birthday with a gift to drivers in several states - reduced gas prices!The convenience chain is charging just $1.776 a gallon to commemorate the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.That's $1.76 less than Tuesday's national gas price average of $3.53!MORE HEADLINES:Lines formed around the block in Berks County as drivers hurried to take advantage of the limited-time deal.  (Bill Seiders)The promo will last all-day July 4 at more than 675 Sheetz locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia."We hope this discount helps our customers keep a little more change in their wallets as they travel to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family, with an obvious nod to our nation’s birthday," said Travis Sheetz, President and CEO of Sheetz.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Three young girls have come forward, and a man has been charged after a disturbing ordeal in Atlantic City over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.Rojer Gomez, 29, of Philadelphia, is accused of inappropriately touching several women and girls in the ocean at Hampshire Avenue beach on Sunday.Three of the victims, ages 15 and 16, told police that the suspect would go underwater when waves hit and touch their lower bodies.MORE HEADLINES:Several witnesses also reported the inappropriate touching to police.Gomez was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated criminal sexual contact and criminal sexual contact.

Pictured: Cliff, oldest African penguin in Adventure Aquarium colony (Photo/Adventure Aquarium) CAMDEN, NJ. - A local aquarium’s oldest African penguin, Cliff, recently passed away, according to a statement released by Adventure Aquarium on Monday afternoon.Cliff, the 35-year-old penguin, reportedly arrived at Camden Adventure Aquarium in 1998 as a member of its first colony of African penguins, and was among the oldest African penguins in the country as of July 2023.Caretakers say that although Cliff experienced arthritis and impaired vision, he remained active during daily morning swims and feeding times and was popular with aquarium visitors."We are honored to have cared for Cliff as a cherished resident of Adventure Aquarium, and this loss weighs heavy on all our hearts," Adventure Aquarium said after Cliff’s passing.The aquarium is currently compiling memories and photographs of Cliff submitted by visitors on their Facebook page.

PHILADELPHIA - A night of terror in Philadelphia became even more violent when three people were struck by gunfire in a separate shooting on the eve of July 4.Three victims were found injured when police responded to the 5600 block of Chew Street just before 10 p.m. Monday.A 32-year-old man was shot in the leg; a 19-year-old man shot in the lower body; and 31-year-old man shot in the face.MORE HEADLINES:All three were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after someone stabbed him multiple times in Northeast Philadelphia.The incident happened on the 1400 block of Wellington Street Sunday evening, just after 6:30 p.m., officials said.Responding officers found the man, thought to be somewhere in his 50s, stabbed once in his back, once in the chest and once in the abdomen.He was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and listed in critical condition.Police are actively investigating the stabbing. They say no weapon has been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in West Philadelphia that left an 18-year-old in critical condition.The shooting happened on the 300 block of South 58th Street, just before 9:30, out on the street, officials said.Responding officers found the young man suffering with a gunshot wound in his back.He was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.Police are actively looking for a suspect or suspects and say no weapons have been found.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here.

Fall Out Boy‘s Pete Wentz has discussed the band’s updated version of Billy Joel‘s ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ and why it doesn’t reference COVID.This week, the band shared a new and updated version of the iconic hit, featuring lyrics from between its original release in 1989 and the present day.In the original track, the lyrics included: “Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray / South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio / Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television / North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe.”These have been swapped out in the Fall Out Boy version for: “Captain Planet, Arab Spring, LA riots, Rodney King, deep fakes, earthquakes, Iceland volcano, Oklahoma City bomb, Kurt Cobain, Pokémon, Tiger Woods, MySpace, Monsanto GMOs.”Now, Wentz has shared his explanations on the lyrics, and reasoning behind one big omission. “Dude, honestly, this idea has been brewing for so long,” Wentz told Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “I’ve been trying to get somebody to do this for so long because it just seems so perfect.

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. - Officials closed a dog park and other areas in a North Jersey nature reserve following an attack by what they called an "aggressive" coyote that bit a 13-year-old girl and a dog.Essex County officials said the attack occurred at about 3 p.m. Friday in a wooded area near the dog park in the South Mountain Reservation.The teenager was taken to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center with puncture wounds to her leg, a spokeswoman for Essex County Sheriff’s Office told reporters.

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. - A man drowned after rescuing two children who got into trouble while swimming at a Bucks County state park, authorities said.The Bucks County coroner's office said Marvin Alexan Fernandez Chicas, 37, "disappeared in the water" after rescuing the children who were swimming at Nockamixon State Park on Thursday evening.The coroner's office said Friday that the cause of his death had been confirmed as drowning following an autopsy and the manner of death appeared to be accidental. Coroner Meredith Buck said in a statement that the office is extending "its deepest condolences" to his family.Wesley Robinson, spokesperson for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said the two children were seen struggling in the Tohickon Creek in the cliffs area at about 5 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Several shots were fired in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section early Saturday morning, leaving at least one man injured.Officers responded to the 1500 block of South Bailey Street around 3 a.m.

A view of the accident site after a truck crashed into a bustling market in the Londiani area of Kericho in Western Kenya on July 01, 2023. At least 45 people have been killed and dozens were seriously injured in a road accident at a busy junction.

Sunrise over the Goose Neck of the Colorado River in Meander Canyon. Bears Ears National Monument.

was found unresponsive in her home and rushed to a hospital to be treated for a bacterial infection.In pictures obtained Friday by The Post, the “Vogue” singer, 64, stood outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her personal assistant and a dancer after visiting the Karl Lagerfeld Exhibit on Friday, June 23. She kept a low profile in a comfy, all-black comfy ensemble, accessorized with black sunglasses, a black baseball cap and a white pair of Nike Air Max sneakers.Just one day later, the “Like a Prayer” icon was admitted into an NYC hospital where she was intubated overnight.

James Chow says he is still in an adrenaline rush a day after witnessing an attack at the University of Waterloo that police have described as “hate-motivated.”

An Alberta mother who alleges Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. mistakenly thought her cancer symptoms were COVID-19 symptoms is now taking legal action against the company, arguing she was wrongfully fired over the mix-up.Lisa Pedersen has a rare type of blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasm and is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for it.

HAVERFORD, Pa. - Nearly two dozen kids and teens are facing charges after authorities in Delaware County say a 15-year-old was beaten up and robbed of his Yeezy slides while a crowd watched and filmed.Officers from the Haverford Township Police Department were called by a neighbor to the 100 block of Glen Arbor Road Monday night for a reported assault. A 15-year-old boy with "visible injuries" told police that 6-8 juvenile males and females assaulted him and robbed him of his Yeezy slides behind Chatham Park Elementary School.Police later found a group of teens and kids who matched the suspect's descriptions on the 600 block of Derby Road.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating a spate of violent abductions and robberies that they believe may have been carried out by members of the same group.The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victim's Unit outlined three incidents that happened within a 24-hour period between Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities say a woman was walking along the 1200 block of Academy Road around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday when she was robbed at gunpoint and forced into a U-Haul van by four gunmen. Several items were taken from the victim, according to police, and she was punched in the face and shot at twice as she exited the U-Haul van. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA short time later, investigators say a man was using a drive-thru ATM machine at a TD Bank of the 6300 block of Roosevelt Boulevard when he was boxed in by a U-Haul cargo van. Two gunmen exited the van and demanded the victim to withdraw money from the ATM before stealing his 2011 Mercades-Benz. The suspects in both incidents are described by police as 3-4 Black males in the late teens or early 20s.

Gok Wan arrived in Manchester this evening for a charity event but has admitted he might be forced to "hobble" on stage. The TV presenter turned musician is set to DJ at the Sedulo Foundation Ball tonight (June 29) but has issued a warning to fans about his health.

Police in Waterloo are investigating what led to a stabbing at the city’s main university that sent three people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The NHS reaches an amazing milestone this year when it celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Spoiler alert! If you haven’t watched the third episode of season 2 of “And Just Like That”, proceed with caution. 

After a rather subdued start to season 3 last week, the spinoff series,, packed more of an emotional punch this week. As Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is asked to narrate the audiobook version of her book about the death of her husband, Mr.

A gender studies professor and two students were injured and hospitalized while one person was arrested after a stabbing at the University of Waterloo.

Pete Davidson is in rehab just weeks after being charged with misdemeanor reckless driving following a March car crash, ET has learned.A source tells ET that the  alum is in rehab for mental health issues and is working to «get back on track.»«Pete Davidson has been in rehab and is being treated for mental health issues,» the source says. «He can be manic and wasn't sleeping well or taking good care of himself, so he decided to go to get help, take a break, and get back on track. Pete is focusing on himself.», who was was first to report the news, says Davidson is being treated at the same Pennsylvania facility where his friend and fellow  star John Mulaney sought help for substance abuse issues.ET has reached out to Davidson's rep for comment.Davidson's admission to rehab comes not long after he hit the red carpet for the premiere of his latest film,.

It’s believed a man out for a walk with his partner and young children was deliberately targeted during a disturbing daylight shooting caught on video in west Edmonton last weekend.

CAMDEN, N.J. - A New Jersey man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after exchanging sexually explicit videos and images with a 13-year-old New York girl and later paying $20,000 in bitcoin to have her killed, eventually calling it off.John Michael Musbach, 34, of Haddonfield, received his 78-month prison term Tuesday during a court hearing in Camden, according to federal prosecutors. He will also have to serve three years of supervised release after prison.Musbach pleaded guilty in February to using interstate commerce facilities in the commission of a murder-for-hire plot.He began communicating online with the girl in 2015 and eventually began using those chats to request and receive sexually explicit videos and photographs of the girl, and send her similar videos and images of himself.

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania residents are being urged to remain cautious as the Department of Environmental Protection declares a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for the entire state.Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered officials to issue an air quality alert for all of Wednesday, stating that conditions "degraded overnight."Fine particulate matter in the air may make it difficult for young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems to breathe, according to health officials.Vulnerable individuals should avoid outdoor activities, while officials ask everyone to reduce any prolonged or heavy physical activity.RELATED COVERAGE: Philadelphia air quality: Streets empty as residents heed Code Red AlertOfficials believe the smoke will affect air quality Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with some relief possible on Saturday. The new alert comes just weeks after Philadelphia was thrust into a Code Red from wildfires in Canada, emptying typically busy streets.To check current conditions in your area, and tips on how to protect yourself from air pollution, visit the EPA AirNow website.

A Canadian-flagged ship carrying debris from the imploded submersible Titan docked in Canada on Wednesday as the investigation into the fatal disaster continues.

Scotland's pandemic Health Secretary has said the country "could have been better prepared" for Covid.

Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren’t full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.In a survey of 1,512 Canadian adults, Leger found that only 23 per cent would pass the citizenship test, based on their answers to 10 randomly selected questions.People who wish to become Canadian need to answer 20 questions about citizens’ rights and responsibilities, as well as Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.They need to score at least 75 per cent to pass, but the average score of the Canadians who were surveyed was only 49 per cent.The questions focused on things like famous Canadians (Who is John Buchan?), history (Who established the first European settlements in Canada?) and national symbols (Whose portrait is on the Canadian $10 bill?).The correct answers, for those struggling along with most survey respondents, are: a popular governor general, the French and Viola Desmond.History questions seemed to trip up respondents the most: For example, only 24 per cent knew that the House of Commons recognized in 2006 that the Quebecois form a nation within a united Canada.Only 29 per cent knew the Constitutional Act granted legislative assemblies elected by the people, and only 41 per cent knew that English settlement began in 1610.They fared slightly better when it came to national symbols and influential people: 49 per cent knew that Marjorie Turner-Bailey is an Olympian and descendant of black loyalists, and 42 per cent recognized Canada’s motto, “From sea to sea.”Most Canadians were also in-the-know about the main groups of Indigenous Peoples in the country, with 79 per cent correctly identifying First Nations, Metis and Inuit.People in Western Canada scored

PHILADELPHIA - A young man has died at a Philadelphia hospital after being shot multiple times, police say. According to authorities, the shooting erupted on the 3100 block of North Stillman Street in the North Philadelphia section of the city on Tuesday at 9:42 p.m. Police say officers with the 39th District responded and found a 22-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his head, chest and back. The victim, later identified as Nadir Smith of North Philadelphia, was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 11 p.m. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the scene was held, no weapon was recovered and no arrest was made. The investigation is ongoing and active with the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Detective Unit. 

People gamble in a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 8, 2016.Atlantic City, the famous US gambling resort town and setting for hit TV series "Boardwalk Empire" is in the crosshairs of financial crisis, in a battle pitting New Jersey Governo TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's casinos want to expand the state's tops-in-the-nation internet gambling market for another 10 years, but state lawmakers may only approve it for an additional two years.A state Assembly committee approved a bill Tuesday that originally would have allowed online casino gambling to run through 2033.But the committee amended it to reduce the extension to just two years. The changes were not made public during the hearing, and lawmakers could not be reached for comment after the vote.It is unclear when a final vote might be held.Internet gambling has been a success story in New Jersey, which has won more from online gamblers than any of the five other states that also allow it.Since New Jersey began taking online bets in November 2013, Atlantic City's casinos and their online partners have won $6.29 billion from gamblers, according to the American Gaming Association, the casino industry's national trade group.

The Bronco Wildland Firefighting Command Rig. (Credit: Ford Motor Co.) Ford Motor Co.

FILE - Florida, Miami Beach, Fourth 4th of July fireworks display. (Photo by: Rosie Betancourt/Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Whether you’re planning to host a Fourth of July barbecue or traveling for the long weekend, food will certainly be part of the holiday plans.  There are several deals and freebies that have been announced by food chains during America’s birthday.Here’s a roundup of some being offered nationwide in celebration:7Rewards and Speedy Rewards loyalty members can get a free small Slurpee drink between July 1 and July 10.