House burns down after man fires 40 shots at police in Montgomery County standoff, officials say

Global COVID-19 cases dropped again last week, as the BA.5-fueled disease burden shifts to some Asian nations, including Japan and South Korea, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest weekly update.

The North Carolina pilot who died after falling out of a plane actually jumped out of the aircraft, according to a recording of a 911 call his co-pilot made after the incident.Charles Hew Crooks, 23, was flying a 10-person aircraft with only one other co-pilot on board when he fell to his death on July 29. It was initially unclear whether he fell out of the plane or jumped of his own accord.

UNITED STATES - JULY 12: Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., is seen before a House Ways and Means Committee markup in Longworth Building on July 12, 2018. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) NAPPANEE, Ind. - Republican Indiana Rep.

Police in Aurora, CO, released this image of a suspect believed to have tried to set victims on fire. (Credit: Aurora Police Dept) AURORA, Colo. - Police in Aurora, Colorado, are looking for a man believed to have doused a group of people with gasoline and then tried to set them on fire in a possible hate crime. Authorities say on July 23 around 11 p.m.

FILE - A row of 2005 KIA Spectras are seen on display at a KIA Dealership Dec. 20, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Wednesday will sign an executive order aimed in part at making it easier for women seeking abortions to travel between states to obtain access to the procedure.More specifically, one of the directives Biden will issue will allow states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.The order will also call on health care providers to comply with federal nondiscrimination laws and streamline the collection of key data and information on maternal health at the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The details were described by senior administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the executive order ahead of a formal announcement.U.S.

Police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police arrested a woman accused of stealing a French Bulldog puppy and attempting to steal another dog during sales.Police said Renae Tolbert is charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery for allegedly trying to steal dogs from two different people. Police said Tolbert arranged online to meet with a seller on July 26 in a parking lot on the 3300 block of Centerville Highway in Snellville.

ORGANYA, Spain - A paraglider is lucky to be alive after his parachute tangled up moments after he deployed it.Kevin Philipp shared the heart-stopping footage of the incident on YouTube.In the video caption, he explained that was set to perform an acro-paragliding trick in Organya, Spain during strong turbulence, but things went wrong.CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIRAL VIDEOSHis brake line got stuck.In the video, you see his quick descent from the sky as Philipp's parachute lines tangle around him. He's then forced to deploy his rescue parachute, but it fails to open and wraps around him."Falling into the lines and wing made the rescue parachute throw quite hard.

AUSTIN, Texas - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said Wednesday that he now understands it was irresponsible of him to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax and that he now believes it was "100% real," a day after the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the attack testified about the suffering, death threats and harassment they've endured because of what Jones has trumpeted on his media platforms."It was ... especially since I’ve met the parents.

Mugshot of Paul Pelosi released by Napa County Department of Corrections. NAPA, Calif. - A lawyer for Paul Pelosi, the multimillionaire husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, appeared on his behalf in a Napa County court for his arraignment on DUI charges Wednesday morning.The attorney, Amanda Bevins, entered a plea of not guilty to both counts on her client’s behalf.Pelosi's 2021 Porsche and the other driver's 2014 Jeep sustained "major collision damage" in a crash around 10:17 p.m.

Nic and Lindsey Currat tragically lost their 6-year-old son, Simon, to a snake bite, which sent him into cardiac arrest and left him in a coma. (Lindsey Currat) "He was proud of all those things," his mother vividly remembers.Simon was like most typical kids his age.

A 12-year-old girl who escaped from her captor and was found walking along an Alabama road on Monday morning successfully led police to discover two decomposing bodies in a rural residence, officials said.

Janey Godley has given fans an health update and revealed how she is coping after getting the all clear following a gruelling battle with ovarian cancer.

PHILADELPHIA - Revered in Philadelphia, Dick Vermeil quit coaching and left town before returning to the NFL and completing his Hall of Fame resume in other cities.Vermeil won a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams and later coached the Kansas City Chiefs. But Philly is home and he’s going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as an Eagle."The more I was around people in Philadelphia, the more I was given the opportunity to connect with them," Vermeil said.

Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes (Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office) DADEVILLE, Ala. - A 12-year-old girl held captive in a rural Alabama residence escaped and was discovered walking along a road, prompting an investigation that led police to discover two decomposing bodies at the home where she had been kept, authorities said Tuesday.José Paulino Pascual-Reyes, 37, was jailed on a kidnapping count, Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett told a news conference. District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said "multiple" additional capital murder charges were likely.A motorist driving through a rural residential area spotted a child on the road on Monday morning and stopped, authorities said.

DALLAS, Texas - The murder trial of Yaser Said will continue in a Dallas courtroom today.The ex-boyfriend of Said's daughter Amina is expected to take the stand when testimony begins at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.Investigators say Yaser Said murdered his two teenage daughters in 2008 in so-called ‘honor killings’ for dating outside their faith.Said disappeared simultaneously with the girls' murders and eluded police and the FBI for 12 years before he was finally captured.If convicted, he will face life in prison.READ MORE: 'Honor Killings' Trial: Sisters feared their dad would kill them days before their murders, prosecutors claimProsecutors described a father on trial for murdering his two teenage daughters as "controlling and possessive." Their former teacher says they told her they were running away and knew their dad would try to kill them.In the first day of the trial, Said pleaded not guilty to the murder charges through his lawyer.In opening statements, Prosecutors claimed the evidence shows Said murdered them, citing a 9-1-1 call from one of the victims claiming they were being attacked by their father."This is a case about a man possessed with possession and control," said Dallas County Prosecutor Lauren Black.

FILE IMAGES - Chips, canned ring-shaped pasta in tomato sauces, and packaged cookies are shown in file images. (Photo illustration by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) SAN DIEGO - While most people are aware that consuming lots of processed frozen meals, hot dogs, and sugary drinks may not be best for your overall health, new research suggests that eating a large amount of these ultra-processed foods can greatly impact brain function over time. The new study, presented this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 in San Diego, examined the eating habits of more than 10,000 adults in Brazil with an average age of 50.6 years.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A Maryland family is devastated. On Tuesday, family members of King Douglas packed a Prince George’s County courtroom for the sentencing of the 14-year-old who shot their kin. Police say when the teenager was just 12 years old, he shot and killed a 13-year-old King Douglas.Tuesday's hearing was a tense and emotional almost two hours in Prince George’s County court for the Douglas family seeking justice. Those on both sides of the courtroom cried and could be seen trembling. Others bowed their heads to pray several times throughout the hearing.The victim’s family wanted a tougher penalty for the teen.

Abortion supporters Alie Utley and Joe Moyer (R) react to the failed constitutional amendment proposal at the Kansas Constitutional Freedom Primary Election Watch Party in Overland Park, Kansas on August 2, 2022.an. (Photo by Dave Kaup/AFP via Getty TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas voters on Tuesday sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights, rejecting a ballot measure in a conservative state with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.It was the first test of voter sentiment after the U.S.

PERKASIE, Pa. - It's a bird; it's a plane; it's a Bucks County man on a mission to break a skydiving record!His name is Chris Howard, and he's attempting to complete an incredible feat - 101 skydives in just 24 hours.It all began at sunrise Wednesday morning, when Howard boarded a plane and headed up for his first of many dives at Pennridge Airport in Perkasie.His goal is to reach 101 dives by sunset.

Kerry Katona has revealed she wants her 19-year-old daughter Lilly-Sue to have a baby because she fears she is going to die young and miss it. The former Atomic Kitten singer - who has battled substance abuse problems in the past - admitted that she worries about her own health all the time and is concerned she won't always be around.So it seems she would be happy if Lilly, who is the second eldest of her brood of five kids, made her a grandmother now so that she was there to enjoy it.READ MORE: Kerry Katona dazzles fans with 'stunning' snaps alongside lookalike daughter "If Lilly told me she was pregnant, I'd want her to have it because I want to experience as much as possible," Kerry said in her OK! magazine column.

PHILADELPHIA - A summer barbecue turned deadly Tuesday night after police say several shots were fired into a crowd in one Philadelphia neighborhood.Police say people were enjoying a barbecue on the 1800 block of Harrison when a car approached and a suspect opened fire around 8:14 p.m.The suspect continued shooting back at the crowd of people as it drove off, according to police.One woman was reportedly hit in the back as she sat on the porch. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker, who was driving in the area at the time of shooting, says he heard screaming and rushed over to the scene."An innocent person trying to do the right, enjoy the weather, enjoy a barbecue, and now instead of a joyous time we’ll be planning a funeral," Walker said.Police are checking surveillance footage in the area as they investigate the shooting.

Home And Away this week, after she reveals the apartment above the diner is available for lease.However, Cash's lack of enthusiasm for Xander and Rose moving into the property makes Irene suspicious.Will Rose's feelings for Cash resurface? And will Irene sense the weird atmosphere between the two? Viewers will have to wait and see.READ NEXT: Home and Away's Sam Barrett's life – dual nationality, failed auditions and beach babeSince joining Home And Away in 1993, Irene Roberts has become a fan favourite on the soap - and a familiar face to all the characters in Summer Bay.Away from the soap, actress Lynne McGregor has also led a very interesting life too.Lynne McGranger became a Home And Away icon after taking on the role of Irene Roberts in 1993 from original actress Jacquy Phillips.However, her career began in stage productions including West Side Story and Bye Bye Birdy, before landing her debut TV role in an episode of Australian drama The Flying Doctors.Although she is best known for appearing in Home And Away and it's numerous spin-offs, Lynne has also more recently appeared in TV series including Equivocal Resolve.That's not all, as Lynne has also returned to her stage roots by regularly appearing in pantomimes in the UK.However, Irene Roberts will always be Lynne's first love, telling Now To Love: "I'm still on the show after 29 years, so people must either love Irene or they can't stand her because we all love someone to hate on a TV show.

Roman Kemp is set to release a book on mental health and suicide following the death of his best friend, who devastatingly took his own life during the pandemic.The book, titled Are You Really OK?, will see the 29 year old Capital Breakfast host tell "hilarious and surprising" stories from his youth, as well as exploring the taboo of suicide, sharing his own advice and experiences in a bid to help others. Throughout his career, Roman has worked to break the stigma surrounding mental health, having battled depression since the age of 15 and once contemplating suicide himself. During the pandemic, Roman’s life changed when his best friend – the producer who’d nurtured his career every step of the way – tragically took his own life.

Kathleen 'Kate' Boozer was facing 15 years in prison after a former student said they had sexual relations several times while he was a junior in high school. LAKE ORION, Mich. (FOX 2) - Kathleen 'Kate' Boozer, a former teacher at Lake Orion High School teacher, has been sentenced to a year in jail and must register as a sex offender after she pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a former student.Boozer reached a plea deal and agreed to plead guilty to two counts of 3rd degree criminal sex crimes.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after police say an intruder opened fire inside his family home as they slept Wednesday morning.The 20-year-old was found heavily bleeding in his when police responded to a house on the 800 block of North 43rd Street around 2 a.m.His family reportedly told police that someone entered their home, shot the man inside his third-floor bedroom, then fled.Police say nine people currently live in the home, including five children ages 5 to 15. They were all reportedly asleep on the second and third floors when the shooting rang out.Six spent shell casing were found inside the bedroom of the victim, who is said to be in critical condition after suffering several gunshot wounds.No one else was injured during the invasion shooting.

PHILADELPHIA - Two people were struck by gunfire as they stood inside a SEPTA station stairwell early Wednesday morning.Police say a man and woman were in a white van when they opened fire on the Arrott Transportation Center near Frankford Avenue around 12:20 a.m.Two men, who were in the stairwell at the time, were both shot.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Coworkers of a SEPTA employee who was killed in a hit-and-run last week gathered on Tuesday night to remember their friend and to call on the person responsible to come forward. Police say last Wednesday, July 27, they responded to West Chester Pike and Kenmore Road in Upper Darby for an accident involving a motorcycle and a minivan. Jean Carrie, 43, was riding his motorcycle when a minivan hit him and drove away. Carrie, a SEPTA employee for the last 16 years, succumbed to his injuries and died days later. "I hope they find this person. It harbors on your heart to lose someone.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Norristown Police Department held its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the community and local emergency responders. The community block part gave neighbors a chance to connect with local authorities in a fun environment that included live music and face painting. "One of the goals is building that strong trust with the community so when something does happen, they'll be witnesses, call 911 when they hear gunshots or anything like that," Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESWood, a former inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department, was appointed to lead the Norristown department in December. Tuesday was Wood's first National Night Out as leader of the Norristown Police Department. "When I came here back in December to be the chief, I told the community I need you to step up," Wood said.

Two men critical after West Philadelphia double shooting. PHILADELPHIA - Two men are in critical condition, and three men are on the run after shots were fired in a daytime shooting, according to Philadelphia police.Both victims were reportedly shot multiple times on the 5200 block of Harlan Street around 1:29 p.m.

ABSECON, N.J. - Prosecutors in New Jersey shared body camera footage that shows a non-fatal officer-involved shooting in May that happened in the parking lot of a dollar store. Officers from the Pleasantville Police Department were called to the Dollar General on South New Road around 9:30 a.m.

DALLAS - Testimony began Tuesday in the capital murder trial of a former fugitive on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.Yaser Said is accused of the murders of his teenage daughters in 2008. He was on the run from then until his ultimate capture in 2020.Said disappeared simultaneously with the girls' murders and eluded police and the FBI for 12 years before he was finally captured.Prosecutors say the evidence shows Said murdered them because, as a Muslim, they brought disgrace on his family because of their western lifestyle that included dating non-Muslim boys.The defense, in opening statements, pointed to police targeting him because he is Muslim in post-9/11 America. Through attorney Brad Lollar, Said on Tuesday entered a plea of not guilty.There were tears from Connie Moggio, the aunt to Amina and Sarah Said, as she was asked to identify an autopsy photo in contrast to pictures in of the girls shortly before they were murdered on January 1, 2008, in the back seat of a taxicab at an Irving hotel.MORE: Opening statements begin Tuesday for father accused of murdering two daughtersSaid is facing capital murder for his daughters’ deaths.In opening statements, the state told jurors Said wanted to control every facet of his family's life."This is a case about a man possessed with possession and control," said Dallas County Prosecutor Lauren Black.

Today we are reporting 6,440 community cases and 704 current hospitalisations. 

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting they say happened in an Upper Darby home on Tuesday night. Officers from the Upper Darby Police Department were called to a residence on the 200 block of Kinston Road around 7:30 p.m. Police have not shared information about the victim or what circumstances lead to the fatal shooting. The department tweeted that the scene is secure and asked the public to stay away from the area. Kingston Road is currently shutdown from Maderia to Shelbourne, according to police.

Police say a man is dead after he was shot multiple times in the chest on Tuesday night in West Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating two separate shootings that left a man dead in West Philadelphia and a woman dead in Frankford on Tuesday night.At around 7:31 p.m., police say they responded to the 5400 block of Pearl Street where they found a 30-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Authorities say the victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:44 p.m. Officials say they also responded to the 1800 block of Harrison Street at around 8:14 p.m.

HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. - James Lloyd Shipley, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, was laid to rest Monday at the Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, with full military honors. According to his obituary, Shipley passed away on July 21 at the age of 99. Shipley was born on June 29, 1923, in Tipton, Missouri, and had a lifelong dream of becoming a mechanic. When he was 19 years old, he voluntarily joined the Black Army Air Corps. He completed his basic training at the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama.

BRAZIL - 2021/12/13: In this photo illustration a Instagram logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a Meta Platforms logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Social media platform Instagram decided to stall plans to update its app after celebrity users Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner criticized the platform for emulating TikTok. Several Instagram users, including the Kardashian sisters, were vocal about the test version of the app, arguing the platform was too similar to social media rival TikTok and saying Instagram does not focus enough on sharing photos anymore. Instagram, which is owned by Meta, announced it will reverse some updates to its photo-sharing app, including altering its algorithm for users to view more recommended videos on their home screens. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, took to social media Tuesday to address concerns users may have about the platform updates and what the company is working on to create a better experience. INSTAGRAM HEAD SAYS FEED WILL SHIFT MORE TOWARD VIDEO CONTENTHe captioned the video post with a waving hand emoji, saying, "There’s a lot happening on Instagram right now."NETFLIX EXPANDING PASSWORD-SHARING CRACKDOWN WITH NEW TEST"We’re experimenting with a number of different changes to the app.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Just a few weeks ago, FOX 29's JoAnn Pileggi was in Atlantic City, talking with the manager of Tony's Baltimore Grill, Joe Palumbo, about the recent theft that left the pizza shop without its new outdoor furniture. The theft, which occurred less than 50 yards from the police station, would be considered a small case for Atlantic City police, so the owners of Tony's tried their own incentive. The historic pizza joint, located on Atlantic Avenue was offering a big reward for anyone who returned the furniture. After putting up a post on Instagram and getting the community involved in the investigation, the furniture has been returned and someone received a cash reward and free pizza for life because of it. RELATED: Atlantic City pizza joint offering free pizza, drinks and money if you help solve a crime"The story is somebody stole the furniture and sold it to this family.

SHARON HILL, Pa. - Activists and family members of Fanta Bility are demanding the full release of a heavily redacted report into the police shooting death of the 8-year-old outside a high school football game last fall.The investigative report, released last Friday, examined the Sharon Hill Borough Police policies and procedures in the wake of the deadly shooting at Academy Park High School's football field. The report was largely redacted, with any findings and recommendations obscured from public view."We can not stand here today and allow our Borough to ignore us, to not share with us their findings," Sheila Carter of the NAACPAuthorities say in late August, Bility and her family were leaving the Academy Park High School football field among a crowd of fans when a shooting between two young men erupted. Bullets from that shooting came in the direction of three Sharon Hill Police officers who were monitoring the crowd. The officers returned fire, shooting toward a car they believed was involved in the initial gunfire, striking the car and members of the crowd.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 07: David Robertson #37 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Wrigley Field on April 07, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies acquired veteran reliever David Robertson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.A person with direct knowledge of the trade confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced.The Phillies sent minor league right-hander Ben Brown to the Cubs for the 37-year-old Robertson, one of the top relievers on the market ahead of the trade deadline.Robertson is 3-0 with a 2.23 ERA and 14 saves in 36 appearances this year.

TUSTIN, Calif. - Virgin Galactic announced Tuesday that it has secured land to build an astronaut and campus facility to prepare civilians for commercial space travel. The aerospace and space travel company said the astronaut campus will be located in Sierra County, New Mexico, near the company’s commercial operations headquarters, Spaceport America. The company said the space will accommodate future astronauts and up to three of its guests ahead of their flight into space. RELATED: Virgin Galactic reopens spaceflight ticket salesThe campus will feature training facilities, an observatory, a wellness center, and recreation activities as well as dining options. The company said buildings will have minimal impact on the surrounding environment with water conservation tools and re-use, eco-friendly materials.Sir Richard Branson speaks after touching the edge of space prior to the space plane successfully landing back on Earth.

Amber Heard had a "brief stint as an exotic dancer," and her ex-husband Johnny Depp did not want his friendship with disgraced rocker Marilyn Manson outed at trial.After Johnny Depp won his defamation case against Amber Heard with a jury awarding him $10.35 million, Judge Penney Azcarate ordered the release of the secret documents on July 13.The documents were published online over the weekend by legal commentator Andrea Burkhart, who crowd-sourced more than $3,300 to purchase the records.The court papers detail the behind-the-scenes wrangling on both sides to try to get evidence admitted and kept out of the Fairfax County Circuit trial in Virginia.A March 22 motion outlined Heard’s opposition to Depp’s team’s attempt to present damaging information about her past to the jury.Heard's lawyer Elaine Bredehoft argued that Depp was trying to introduce "irrelevant personal matters" – including "Amber’s brief stint as an exotic dancer years before she met Mr. Depp," nude pictures of her and "unfounded allegations" that she had worked as a sex worker. "Nude pictures of Amber Heard or comments about stripping or escort services would be highly distracting and unfairly prejudicial to the extent they portray Amber Heard as a sex symbol instead of a women's rights activist against domestic abuse," Bredehoft wrote.TOPSHOT - US actress Amber Heard waits before the jury announced a split verdict in favor of both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard on their claim and counter-claim in the Depp v.

The top of a form 1040 individual income tax return is seen atop a stack on the same at the Des Plaines Public Library. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images) ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Revenue says expecting families who live in the Peach State can claim their embryo as a dependent on their taxes.In new guidance released Monday, officials with the state's Department of Revenue says that the tax change is due to the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Roe v.

  (FOX 29 Philadelphia)CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Officials in South Jersey say an incident involving food dye at a water treatment plant caused a local creek to run red, sparking confusion among residents Tuesday afternoon.The south branch of Pennsauken Creek, runs between two neighborhoods in Cherry Hill. Officials with the Evesham Municipal Utility Authority tell FOX 29's Chris O'Connell that red food dye was discharged from a nearby plant at some point.Officials say the dye is not hazardous and the Department of Environmental Protection has responded. Evesham Municipal Utility Authority says staff noticed that "the treated effluent being discharged at the Woodstream Waste Water Treatment Plant had a strange, bright red color" around 7 a.m.