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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA is reaching out to the public, in the advent of the collapse of a portion of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, and stepping up with added capacity in rail lines, as well as additional changes and modifications in service, in the hope to alleviate traffic headaches while I-95 is rebuilt.During a late afternoon press conference with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, General Manager and CEO of SEPTA, Leslie Richards stated that they are adding capacity to the Trenton, West Trenton and Fox Chase lines, which, simply put, SEPTA is adding additional cars to scheduled trains on those lines.Additionally, SEPTA is going to bus the Cynwyd line, allowing for more staff to handle the Trenton line.SEPTA is reaching out to the public, in the advent of the collapse of a portion of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, and stepping up with added capacity in rail lines, in the hope to alleviate traffic headaches.Beginning Monday morning, there will be free parking at the Fern Rock, Fox Chase and Torresdale lots. There is free parking at all SEPTA-owned regional rail lots and at the Frankford Transportation Center.RELATED COVERAGE:SEPTA will allow passengers on regional rail to pay their fare with a credit card on board and conductors will help passengers to that end.SEPTA is also working with unions to increase staffing.

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Video shows lightning strike tree at Mississippi home, splitting it in half

BRANDON, Miss. - A shocking video captured at a Mississippi home shows the moment when a bolt of lightning hit a tree and split it in half.Chad Roberts shared video from home security cameras that captured the bolt of lightning hitting the tree at his home in Brandon, Mississippi, on Facebook.LIGHTNING DEATHS ON THE RISE: HERE'S WHAT TO DO TO STAY SAFE WHEN THUNDER ROARSThunderstorms were reported in the region at the time, and more severe weather is expected in Mississippi on Sunday.Most of the state is at risk of seeing thunderstorms. However, the highest risk appears to be centered across the northern third of the state, including the city of Tupelo.WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNINGA photo showing a tree after a bolt of lightning struck it in Mississippi on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

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I-95 collapse: Here are some alternate routes as parts of interstate remain closed

PHILADELPHIA - An overpass collapse has completely shut down parts of Interstate 95, causing major traffic concerns for drivers commuting in and out of Philadelphia.All north and southbound lanes are closed for about 3 to 4 miles between Bridge Street and Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia as of Sunday afternoon, with several closures and delays expected for at least days to come.Here are some alternate ways to get into the city ahead of the work week:Coming northbound:Coming southbound :

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Arrest made after deadly double shooting in Kingsessing, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead, and a woman is in critical condition after shots were fired in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section early Sunday morning.The deadly double shooting happened on the 1000 block of 55th Street around 2:30 a.m.The first victim, a 31-year-old man, was pronounced dead after being shot in the back. A 47-year-old woman was also shot, once in the face and once in the neck.

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Watch: Bees take over Times Square

NYPD Friday while a beekeeper removed tens of thousands of bees from the popular tourist hub.Video from Michal Samuni Blank shows the bees buzzing in the air and also lining buildings in massive quantities.She told Storyful that it briefly felt "like a smoke of bees, because they were everywhere, all you saw was bees."READ MORE: Bee attack forces man to collapse on live TV in LA"Nobody got stung, nobody got hurt, I had bees all over me and none of them were harmful," Blank said.They swarmed for about 15 minutes before a beekeeper came in and carefully removed them from buildings.It’s not the first time bees have invaded Times Square.In 2021, the NYPD’s resident beekeeper, Officer Mays, removed 25,000 bees from Times Square and brought them to a "safe location."READ MORE: Battery Park City's 'Air Bee n Bees' provide native bees with homes in NYCIn 2018, hundreds of bees had to be vacuumed into a container after gathering on top of a hot dog stand as bystanders watched.A year earlier, a swarm of thousands of bees landed on a window ledge.Beekeeper Andrew Coté told CBS in 2018 that bees typically swarm "because they're overcrowded or it's too hot, and there's a lot of overcrowding in New York."

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'Wet grave of 64 people': Lost British WWII submarine found in Aegean Sea

SOUNION, Greece - It was the hardest mission Greek researcher Kostas Thoctarides said he had ever undertaken.After a 25-year search, the mysterious disappearance of British WWII submarine H.M.S. Triumph is coming to light after it was found more than 650 feet below the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

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Police: Hit-and-run driver fled after getting out car, seeing injured pedestrian on Bensalem highway

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - A driver and his vehicle are being sought after police say he left a man critically injured on a highway in Bucks County Saturday night.The 42-year-old was crossing Route 1 outside the Lincoln Motel in Bensalem when he was hit by a 2015-17 white Hyundai Sonata, according to authorities.Police say the driver stopped, got out of his car, saw the victim lying in the road, then fled the scene.MORE HEADLINES:The victim is said to be in critical condition at a local hospital.Police are asking for the public's help to locate the suspected vehicle, which may have damage to its hood and a broken windshield.

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China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US confirms

Police vehicles drive along El Paseo del Prado street in Havana, on November 15, 2021. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images) China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official.The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the U.S.

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2 teens injured, one critically, during double shooting in Olney

PHILADELPHIA - Two more teens became the victim of gun violence this weekend after a double shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Olney section late Saturday night.The male teenagers were struck on the 100 block of Godfrey Avenue around 10:30 p.m.Both were taken to a local hospital, where one teen is in critical condition with a shot to the stomach, and the other is stable with two shots to the lower body.Their exacts ages are not known at this time, and it is unclear what led to the shooting.

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Woman killed, 4 wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania home; man sought by police

JEANNETTE, Pa. - Police are seeking a man in connection with a shooting that killed a woman and injured four other people at a western Pennsylvania home, authorities said.The Westmoreland County coroner and district attorney said Brianna Lartz, 25, was killed in the gunfire Friday evening at a Jeannette home.Officials said four other people brought to hospitals were expected to survive their injuries. No further information about the victims or their conditions was immediately available Saturday.Authorities said they were seeking a 25-year-old man in the case and also believed a second person who has not been identified was involved.

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Large fire shuts down all lanes on I-95 near Cottman Avenue

PHILADELPHIA - All north and southbound lanes are completely closed after a fire broke out on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia Sunday morning.Video from the scene shows smoke and flames billowing from under the interstate as emergency crews arrive on the scene with traffic at a complete standstill in both directions.The fire is currently burning near Cottman Avenue and State Road in Northeast Philadelphia.Early reports state that a tanker trunk under the interstate caused the fire, and that part of the interstate has collapsed, but details have yet to be confirmed.It is also unknown if there are any injuries at this time.This is a developing story.

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Hundreds turn out in protest against proposed 76ers arena near Chinatown

CHINATOWN - Protesters turned out to demonstrate in Chinatown and send one very clear message to the city and the developers who want to bring a basketball arena – they don’t want it."This place holds a special place in my heart!" exclaimed Stacy Liang, as she and hundreds of others expressed that sentiment Saturday afternoon, gathering to push back against the Philadelphia 76ers’ plans to build a brand new, multiuse basketball arena in Center City.Residents here say if that comes to fruition, it will be devastating for the Chinatown community."Chinatown is a very important place to me and the threat to it is astonishing, because it’s so frequent and so continual every 10 years," Lily Fisher said.Deborah Wei is the founder of Asian Americans United, a group that fights to preserve and protect Asian culture and combat Asian hate and violence.She says not only are those in attendance at Saturday’s protest against the arena, she believes a majority of people in the city oppose it. "Chinatown is united against this arena.

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North Philadelphia nonprofit robbed same day as summer youth kickoff

HARTRANFT - A community nonprofit in North Philadelphia is picking up the pieces after somebody looted a storage closet where they were keeping their items on the eve of their summer kickoff party.The thieves went through an abandoned indoor pool and recreation center in the Hartranft neighborhood and broke down a wall to get to the items."All the equipment we use to do community events and run a basketball league has been stolen and wiped out," said Catherine Barnes with the Hartranft Playground Alliance.It was supposed to be a joyous day of giving back for the Hartranft Playground Alliance.When organizers came by Saturday morning to set up their Safe Summer Kickoff event, they found the looted unit."They took our cotton candy machine, our popcorn machine. We had a snow cone machine," Barnes said.

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Soldiers faint in front of Prince William amid scorching temps during final Trooping the Colour rehearsal

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: A Welsh Guardsman is stretchered away while Prince William, Prince of Wales Carries Out The Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade on June 10, 2023 in London, England. The Prince of Wales carried out the review of the Wels At least three British soldiers fainted Saturday during the final rehearsal in front of Prince William for the annual Trooping the Colour parade.The guardsmen were wearing woolen tunics and slacks and bearskin hats in the nearly 90-degree London heat for what is known as the Colonel’s Review. William later tweeted, "A big thank you to every solider who took part in the Colonel’s Review this morning in the heat.

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1 person dead, 1 displaced after New Castle house fire: officials

NEW CASTLE, Del. - One person has died and the Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating after a New Castle house fire.Crews were called to the unit block of Angola Road in New Castle Saturday afternoon, around 1:30, for a fire burning in a one-story home, officials said.Responding crews found heavy smoke pouring out of the home when they arrived on scene.As they worked to extinguish the blaze, a search of the home found one person inside, already dead.MORE HEADLINES:Authorities said the fire marshal was investigating the cause of the fire, but had no further details.The victim was taken to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will definitively determine a cause of death.The American Red Cross was on hand to assist one resident.

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North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights

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Teen dies after being struck multiple times in Friday night shooting in Strawberry Mansion

STRAWBERRY MANSION - Philadelphia gun violence claimed the life of another teenager after a shooting erupted Friday night.Police found the 16-year-old shot multiple times through his body on the 2500 block of 32nd Street in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood around 10:30 p.m.Police rushed the boy to Temple University Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.A homicide investigation is underway as no arrests have been made, and no gun recovered.

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Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada

according to the University of Nevada.RELATED: Watch this dog take 'leaping for joy' to a whole new level: 'Never gets old'"In large numbers, their feeding can contribute to soil erosion, poor water quality, nutrient depleted soils, and potentially cause damage to range and cropland ecosystems," the university said, explaining that the insects "are not true crickets; they are shield-backed, short-winged katydids that resemble fat grasshoppers that cannot fly."The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has a Mormon Cricket and Grasshopper Control Program designed to help the control and mitigate the insects. "This program is managed by the ISDA Invasive Species program, however, grasshoppers and Mormon crickets are native species in Idaho," the ISDA said.Storyful contributed to this report.

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Bar fight leads to fatal stabbing of 31-year-old man in Montgomery County, officials say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A night out turned deadly when officials say a man was stabbed to death following a fight at a nearby bar.Officers responded to the intersection of Cricket Avenue and Cricket Terrace in Lower Merion to find a 31-year-old man suffering from stab wounds around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.The victim, identified as Michael Thomas Sides, was pronounced shortly after at a local hospital.

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Woman shot trying to intervene in armed fight between teen, man in New Castle: police

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. - Three people, including a teen boy, ended up in the hospital after a fight erupted into a shooting inside an apartment in New Castle County Friday night.Police say the domestic-related shooting happened at the Cynwyd Club Apartment Complex on Cynwyd Club Drive. A fight involving weapons broke out between a 14-year-old boy and 41-year-old man, when police say a 40-year-old woman confronted the man with a baseball bat.The man then shot the woman, who was found with a gunshot to the torse and a head contusion, according to authorities.MORE HEADLINES:Both the woman and teen fled the scene and call 911.All three were treated at a local hospital.

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Teen dies after being struck multiple times in Friday night shooting in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia gun violence claimed the life of another teenager after a shooting erupted Friday night.Police found the 16-year-old shot multiple times through his body on the 2500 block of 32nd Street in Powelton around 10:30 p.m.The teen was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.A homicide investigation is underway as no arrests have been made, and no gun recovered.

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Police: Axe attack inside North Philadelphia home sends man, woman to hospital

PHILADELPHIA - An axe became a violent weapon in an attack that policy say left man and woman injured, and a suspect in custody overnight in North Philadelphia.Both a 23-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were inside a house on the 2300 block of Sharswood Street when they were hit with an axe shortly after midnight Saturday.The man was struck on the side of the face, and placed in stable condition at a local hospital.

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Video: Suspects ambush man pulling out of driveway in fatal South Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA - A young man was leaving his home when two suspects being sought by police opened fire on his car in new video of the deadly May shooting.Both suspects are seen emerging from a nearby car as the victim pulls out of a driveway on the 100 block of South 28th Street on the morning of May 5.The victim speeds up in what appears to be an attempted escape, before the suspects fire several shots into the car, killing the 24-year-old.MORE HEADLINES:Police say the suspects fled in a stolen red 2017 Hyundai Sonata with New Jersey license plates and dark tinted windows, which has since been recovered.A $20,000 reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of both suspects, who police describe as "armed and dangerous."

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Philly cops fired over offensive Facebook posts can pursue First Amendment claim, court rules

PHILADELPHIA - A dozen Philadelphia police officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts can pursue a lawsuit against the city claiming their First Amendment rights were violated, a federal appeals court ruled.The officers' social media accounts were included in a database, published in 2019, that catalogued thousands of bigoted or violent posts by active-duty and former police officers in several states.In Philadelphia, nearly 200 officers were disciplined, including 15 who were forced off the job. Twelve officers subsequently filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, asserting the police department had retaliated against them for exercising their First Amendment rights.A federal judge dismissed the suit last year, agreeing with the city's argument that the officers' posts had undermined public trust in the department and violated the city's social media policy.The plaintiffs "played racist bingo, mocking as many ethnic or religious groups as possible," U.S.

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House shooting leaves 1 woman dead, another in custody in Northeast Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - A young woman is dead after at least one shot was fired inside a Northeast Philadelphia home early Saturday morning.Police say they found a 24-year-old shot in the chest when they responded to a house on the 2400 block of Welsh Road shortly after 1 a.m.She succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital a couple of hours later.MORE HEADLINES:A 36-year-old woman who stayed on the scene was taken into custody, according to authorities. One gun was also recovered.It is unclear what led to the shootings, and if the women knew each other.

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Man shot dead visiting mother of his child as argument turns dead in Holmesburg, police say

PHILADELPHIA - What began as an argument, quickly escalated into a deadly shooting and barricade situation in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section early Saturday morning.Police say a 48-year-old man was visiting the mother of his child when he got into an argument with the mother's nephew and a friend of the nephew - both approximately 18 years old.All three men went outside, where the friend shot the victim in the chest, according to authorities.

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Man killed with gunshot to the head in Southwest Philadelphia double shooting

PHILADELPHIA - A double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia left two victims struck by gunfire, one fatally, late Friday night.Police found the first victim shot in the head on the 5700 block of Elmwood Avenue shortly after 11 p.m.He was pronounced dead at a local hospital, where a second victim arrived suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. MORE HEADLINES:The second victim's condition, as well as their age and gender, are not known at this time.No arrests have been made, but police say they are looking for one male suspect.

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Man fatally shot on Tacony street, police say

TACONY - A man was shot and killed Friday night in Tacony, authorities said.The shooting happened on the 7100 block of Jackson Street Friday night, a little after 8:30.Officials released few details, but confirmed one man was shot and died as a result of his injuries.No other details were released by officials about the victim or the shooting.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here.

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Kennett Square teen overcomes challenges and graduates after losing her mom to cancer

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - A young Chester County woman who defied the odds reached graduation day. She’s been through so many hardships, including the recent loss of her mother. But, she persevered and Friday night, she walked across the stage.18-year-old Jamera Whitney Williams crosses the stage outside her school Kennett High to get her diploma during graduation.

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Bucks County mayor facing charges in April hit-and-run crash, officials say

MORRISVILLE, Pa. - The mayor of Morrisville, Bucks County, has been charged in a hit-and-run crash that left a woman seriously injured. Morrisville residents are stunned to learn the mayor, Brud Anderson, is facing criminal charges.Officials say Morrisville Borough police officers arrived at the scene near North Delmorr and East Trenton Avenue on the afternoon of April 13, where they found a gray Chevrolet Equinox that was involved in a crash, but say no other car was present.The woman driving that car told police she was hit at the intersection by a black Ford Sport Trac attempting to make a left on East Trenton Ave.

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3 shot in Juniata Park; 2 critically injured, officials say

JUNIATA PARK - Two men are in critical condition, while a third man is stable after a shooting on a Juniata Park street.The triple shooting happened Friday evening, just after 7:30, on the 1600 block of East Luzerne Street, in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood, authorities said.A 38-year-old man was found with a bullet in his temple while a 28-year-old man was shot several times, including once in his face.MORE HEADLINES:Both men were taken to Temple University Hospital for treatment, one in a private vehicle, while police took the other. They are both listed as critical.A 44-year-old man was also shot in his wrist.

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2 men critically injured in Juniata Park shooting, officials say

JUNIATA PARK - Two men are in critical condition after a shooting on a Juniata Park street.The double shooting happened Friday evening, just after 7:30, on the 1600 block of East Luzerne Street, in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood, authorities said.A 38-year-old man was found with a bullet in his temple while a 28-year-old man was shot several times, including once in his face.MORE HEADLINES:Both men were taken to Temple University Hospital for treatment, one in a private vehicle, while police took the other. They are both listed as critical.Police say an investigation is underway, and a weapon was found at the shooting scene.

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Tennessee man eats only McDonald's food for 100 days: Here's what happened

NASHVILLE - A man in Nashville, Tennessee, set out to lose weight in a most unusual way — eating only McDonald’s food for 100 days straight. Kevin Maginnis, 57, a father and grandfather, decided he needed to lose weight after tipping the scales at 238 pounds in February. Now, just 100 days later, Maginnis is down 58.5 pounds. Maginnis joined "Your World Cavuto" on Thursday to celebrate his 100th day on his unconventional diet and his remarkable progress. A McDonald?s Big Mac and chips are pictured at a McDonald?s restaurant beside their headquarters in Munich, southern Germany 27 February 2007.

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Philly man sentenced up to 52 years for 2021 murder inside Philadelphia Mills Mall

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man will spend between 26 and 52 years behind bars for a murder inside the Philadelphia Mills Mall in 2021.A jury convicted 23-year-old Gregory Smith of shooting and killing 21-year-old Dominic Billa and the attempted murder of another man on March 29,, 2021.At the time of the murder, prosecutors say Smith was on bail awaiting trial on several cases in Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties, including drug, weapons and theft charges.RELATED COVERAGE:During the trial, it was said Smith was at the mall on March 29th. A fight reportedly broke out in the food court.

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Swimmers rescued at Jersey Shore beach; 1 dead

JERSEY SHORE - A 39-year-old father, of Teaneck, New Jersey, has died trying to save his daughter who was swimming in distress.Several agencies spent the morning searching for a pair of missing swimmers at Sylvania Avenue Beach in New Jersey.It was around 8:30 a.m.

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Gas station clerk, 23, shot dead after texting friends about safety; 2 men charged

Mugshots of Mark Sexton Jr. (left) and his son Mark Sexton III (right), who were charged in the death of a gas station clerk in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office) A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed during a robbery at a convenience store on June 2 in Johnson City, Tennessee.Two men entered the store and stole money from Tava Woodward at gunpoint.

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Philadelphia police report progress in illegal drifting investigation

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are making progress in the investigation of an illegal drifting event last week. They towed a car from a Delaware County home Friday and arrested a man in Delaware in what looks to be a pushback against last weekend’s wild, car stunt that clogged city streets and led to the police shooting of an 18-year-old.In Collingdale, Delaware County, a police tow truck pulled a blue SUV away from a Roberta Avenue home.

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Watch this dog take 'leaping for joy' to a whole new level: 'Never gets old'

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. - An adorable New York dog brought new meaning to the phrase "leaping for joy" when she was being picked up from doggy daycare.Gigi the "twoodle" – a mix between a goldendoodle and a schnoodle – was so excited to see her owners, she leapt feet into the air as she waited for someone to open the door, video from Samantha Gibbs shows."It never gets old," Gigi’s dad can be heard saying as daycare staff "wow" in the background.READ MORE: Meet Zoey: Louisiana dog claims record for world's longest tongue"She’s got muscles," he boasted.Gigi goes to daycare in Port Chester, New York, once or twice a week while her parents are at work. Her impressive leaps have gotten a lot of attention on TikTok."She gets so, so excited when she sees him – but she gets really excited whenever she sees anyone from my family coming to the door," Gibbs told Storyful.

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Philly families cope with last-minute changes as students take virtual classes, due to poor air quality

PHILADELPHIA - The air quality in the area drastically improved Friday, with the Pennsylvania DEP issuing a Code Orange air quality alert for the commonwealth until midnight.The air is still hazardous for groups of people like the elderly, kids and people with respiratory issues. The air quality alert with warmer temperatures was enough to cause Philadelphia schools to go virtual.

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Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs

The new seat prototype is pictured in a provided image. (Credit: Delta) ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines this week unveiled a- "first-of-its kind" airplane seat that makes flights more accessible, allowing travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board. The new prototype, which was shown at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, converts a standard passenger seat to an accommodation for wheelchair restraint.Travelers who use the seat with wheelchairs in place still have access to the headrest, center console tray tables and cocktail table, Delta said in a press release.

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South Carolina officer rescues kidnapped getaway driver who mouthed 'help me' during traffic stop

North Myrtle Beach Officer Wallace is being praised after her "proactive" patrolling led to the rescue of a kidnapped getaway driver and a man wanted in connection with a shooting. (North Myrtle Beach Police/Facebook)A South Carolina police department is commemorating one of its officers after a traffic stop led to the rescue of a woman allegedly forced to drive a shooting suspect away from a crime scene.In a Facebook post for "Way To Go Wednesday," the North Myrtle Beach Police Department recognized Officer Wallace for her actions while patrolling U.S.

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Man accused of assaulting pedestrian during illegal Philadelphia car meet

Aki Newman (Philadelphia Police Department) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have arrested a man they say assaulted a pedestrian during an illegal car meet on a city street over the weekend. Aki J. Newman, of New Castle, was arrested by U.S.

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Crews battle wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey

BROWNS MILLS, N.J. - Fire crews in New Jersey are battling yet another wildfire as officials say a recent dry spell has helped allow wildfires to run rampant.Crews responded to the area of City Line Road in Browns Mills, Burlington County Friday afternoon for reports of a fire.SKYFOX was over the scene where smoke and flames could be seen emerging from a significant portion of the tree line. The New Jersey Forrest Fire Service asked residents to avoid the area and says their crews have responded to the scene to assess the situation. The fire comes as skies across the region finally began to clear after days of being impacted by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada.Earlier this week, firefighters were able to contain another wildfire in Jackson Township, New Jersey that burned 82 acres. Over the weekend, the Forest Fire Service announced complete containment of the 210-acre Flatiron wildfire blaze in Medford, Burlington County. That fire started just after midnight Friday and was burning toward 40 homes before crews managed to move the blaze away from the structures. Residents weren’t evacuated but were protected within their homes, some using garden hoses to help as crews worked in the backyards to conduct backfires and burnout operations, officials said.Last week crews stifled a wildfire that burned 5,000 acres in Bass River State Forest which stretches across Ocean and Burlington counties in the Pinelands.

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Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why

who was ticketed for driving 20 mph over the speed limit has been issued a $129,544 fine for the infraction.Anders Wiklöf was caught going 82 kph (51 mph) in a 50 kph (31 mph) zone in the Aaland Islands.Speeding ticket fines are pegged to a driver's income in Finland, based on their daily estimated disposable income.NTHSA MOVES TO MANDATE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING IN ALL NEW VEHICLES"I really regret the matter," Wiklöf told a local Aaland newspaper.Wiklöf is the chairman of an eponymous holding company that has a net annual revenue of $375 million, Luxury Launches reported.The 76-year-old has been cited for speeding before and was fined $68,176 in 2018 and $102,000 in 2013.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FOX NEWS AUTOS NEWSLETTERDespite the huge amount Wiklöf paid for the latest ticket, it is far from a world record.A driver in Switzerland, which has a similar system for calculating fines, was clocked doing 180 mph on a public road and had to pay $1 million.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe unidentified motorist told police officers, "the speedometer must have been on the blink," according to Swiss Info.

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Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho quadruple murder

MOSCOW, Idaho - A judge overseeing the case against Bryan Kohberger, charged with killing four University of Idaho students last fall, is set to hear arguments Friday over a gag order that largely bars attorneys and other parties in the case from speaking with news reporters.A coalition of more than 30 media organizations has challenged the order, saying it violates the Constitution’s guarantees of free speech and a free press, as has a lawyer for one of the victim's families. But prosecutors and the defendant's lawyers insist it's needed to prevent prejudicial news coverage that could damage Kohberger's right to a fair trial."It remains appropriate to have an Order reminding lawyers and their agents of the rules of engagement in this country and that we try cases in court, not in the press," one of Kohberger's attorneys, Jay Weston Logsdon, wrote in a memo to the court this week.Kohberger, 28, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in connection with the stabbing deaths in Moscow, Idaho, on Nov.

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Bill Murray, 72, dating singer Kelis, 43: report

FILE IMAGES - (Left) Bill Murray attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on Feb. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

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Philadelphia man charged in two dozen burglaries, robberies of local stores

Jamal Reid, 35 (Montgomery County District Attorneys Office) UPPER MORELAND, Pa. - A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with two dozen robberies investigators say occurred in the city and Montgomery County.Jamal Reid, 35, was arrested in connection with 24 burglaries with total losses amounting to nearly $300,000. Investigators say a task force found that between May 2021 and March 2022 burglaries at businesses across Montgomery County and Philadelphia had a common scheme. In those incidents, businesses with skill machines were targeted during overnight hours.Once inside, burglars tried to open cash registers, break into skill machines, or open safes.

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3 US states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

FILE - The sun rises behind a stone cross atop a Catholic church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) PORTLAND, Maine - Ann Allen loved going to church and the after-school social group led by a dynamic priest back in the 1960s.The giggling fun with friends always ended with a game of hide and seek. Each week, the Rev.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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