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Deptford Township house fire ruled as arson
An early morning house fire in Deptford Township, New Jersey, which left one person with serious burns, has been labeled as arson according to the prosecutor's office.Published: 5/20/2013 13:39:34 PM -
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in North Wales, Pa.
While no one in our area hit the big Powerball jackpot over the weekend, we now know that someone still hit a big prize in our area.Published: 5/20/2013 13:32:40 PM -
Housekeeper sentenced for Ben Franklin bust theft
A housekeeper has been sentenced for stealing a Benjamin Franklin bust from a home in Montgomery County.Published: 5/20/2013 13:30:58 PM -
Disabled veteran robbed, beaten in Philadelphia home invasion
Police say a disabled war veteran was beaten and robbed inside his Northeast Philadelphia home early Monday morning.Published: 5/20/2013 12:52:40 PM -
Mostly cloudy, humid today
Meteorologist David Murphy says dense fog and a shower in the morning leads to the chance of a spotty t'storm later.Published: 5/20/2013 12:48:49 PM -
New sighting reported of missing student Matthew Royer's car
Police say they have confirmed a new sighting of the car belonging to a missing college student who vanished while driving home.Published: 5/20/2013 12:43:09 PM -
Tornado-hit states brace for more bad storms
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled.Published: 5/20/2013 12:40:52 PM -
Another black bear sighting in Bucks County
Another black bear sighting in Bucks County has residents on edge and wildlife officials wondering where he'll turn up next.Published: 5/20/2013 09:25:01 AM -
2 alarm apartment fire in Washington Township
Fire crews were called to battle a two alarm apartment fire in Washington Township, Gloucester County.Published: 5/20/2013 09:00:21 AM -
Tracking down criminals with family DNA testing
Philadelphia law enforcement is leading the charge to make tracking down wanted criminals using family DNA a reality.Published: 5/20/2013 08:59:05 AM -
51-year-old man shot and killed in Kensington
Police say a 51-year-old man was killed during a robbery in the city's Kensington section early Monday morning.Published: 5/20/2013 07:12:37 AM -
Billboard Music Awards 2013: Full list of winners
Check out the full list of winners for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which aired on May 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.Published: 5/19/2013 22:55:45 PM -
Phillies rally for 3-2 win over Reds
The Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory on Sunday.Published: 5/19/2013 21:36:17 PM -
2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Virginia
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday.Published: 5/19/2013 20:21:00 PM -
Teen killed over iPad in Las Vegas, 2 suspects arrested
Two men have been arrested in the killing of a teenage boy over an iPad in Las Vegas, police said Sunday.Published: 5/19/2013 19:35:52 PM -
15 motorcyclists arrested in New Jersey Turnpike chase
Police say an attempted traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike turned into a pursuit that ended with 15 motorcyclists arrested.Published: 5/19/2013 18:28:56 PM -
Hofstra student killed by police during break-in
Officials say a New York college student was accidentally killed by a police officer as she was held in a headlock by an intruder pointing a gun at her head.Published: 5/19/2013 17:26:50 PM -
Water main break forces evacuation of Johnny Brenda's in Fishtown
An 8-inch water main break forced the closure of a popular bar and restaurant in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia.Published: 5/19/2013 15:59:08 PM -
NJ community joins forces to help 'storage locker' mom
A community is banning together to help a Trenton mother, charged after she and her two sons were found living in a storage locker.Published: 5/19/2013 15:58:22 PM -
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Florida
One single ticket in Florida has beaten the odds by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history.Published: 5/19/2013 13:10:04 PM -
Sketches released of suspect in Delaware attempted abduction
New Castle County detectives are investigating an attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl that occurred last week.Published: 5/19/2013 13:00:50 PM -
White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS
A top White House adviser insisted President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for answers on Sunday.Published: 5/19/2013 10:16:08 AM -
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years
Happy Birthday to the American Cancer Society which incidentally is "the Official Sponsor of Birthdays."Published: 5/19/2013 09:52:50 AM -
As fireworks crackle, David Beckham plays last home game
Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.Published: 5/19/2013 08:28:03 AM -
Probe into Conn. train crash giving way to cleanup
Investigators will look closely at a broken section of rail to see if it is connected to the commuter train derailment and collision outside New York City that left dozens injured, as the focus begins to shift toward cleanup and rebuilding ahead of challenging times for travelers and commuters along the Northeast Corridor.Published: 5/19/2013 07:22:48 AM -
Bicyclist struck in Kensington, driver charged with DUI
Philadelphia police are investigating a crash that critically injured a bicyclist in the city's Kensington section.Published: 5/19/2013 06:52:38 AM -
Woman faces DUI charges after Northeast Philadelphia crash
A 24-year-old woman is facing DUI charges after she lost control of her vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, according to authorities.Published: 5/19/2013 06:28:05 AM -
Former Philadelphia hero cop faces rape charges
A former Philadelphia police officer, who was praised for his bravery, is behind bars Saturday night accused of raping two women at gunpoint.Published: 5/19/2013 00:57:51 AM -
No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness.Published: 5/18/2013 22:49:30 PM -
Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade
An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town.Published: 5/18/2013 21:30:27 PM -
Child falls from 2-story window in Point Breeze
A 5-year-old girl is hospitalized after falling from a second floor window in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia Saturday.Published: 5/18/2013 19:25:46 PM -
Philly to Newark flight forced to make belly landing
A US Airways flight carrying 34 people, travelling from Philadelphia, was forced to make a belly landing due to landing gear trouble.Published: 5/18/2013 19:12:00 PM -
Funeral held for mom, son found dead in home
Funeral services were held for the New Jersey woman and her son whose bodies were found in their home after a 37-hour hostage standoff last weekend.Published: 5/18/2013 17:46:29 PM -
FBI searches apartment in ricin letter case
Authorities in hazardous materials suits searched a downtown Spokane apartment Saturday, investigating the recent discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin.Published: 5/18/2013 17:00:57 PM -
1 winning Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey
There were two winning tickets from Friday's $190 million Mega Millions drawing and one was sold in New Jersey.Published: 5/18/2013 13:39:35 PM -
Pedestrian struck by car in Milford, Delaware gets cited
Delaware State Police gave a man who was hit by a car while trying cross a street two citations.Published: 5/18/2013 10:44:04 AM -
Police: Boy, 6, kicked by pony on Lancaster County farm dies
Authorities say a 6-year-old boy died after he was kicked in the throat by a pony on a central Pennsylvania farm.Published: 5/18/2013 10:28:52 AM -
Connecticut commuter trains collide; 70 hospitalized
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut, sending about 70 people to the hospital.Published: 5/18/2013 08:27:43 AM -
Mother of 7-year-old hit-and-run victim speaks
The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who struck a 7-year-old girl and Action News spoke with the young victim's mother.Published: 5/18/2013 08:19:10 AM -
Pa. woman accused of serving family poison laced burritos
Police say an eastern Pennsylvania woman tried to poison her husband and daughter with burritos laced with prescription medicine.Published: 5/18/2013 07:47:20 AM -
Man found shot and killed in Wynnefield
A man in his 20s was shot and killed in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia.Published: 5/18/2013 06:59:43 AM -
2 injured in head-on crash along Martin Luther King Drive
A head-on collision between two vehicles on Martin Luther King Drive has sent two people to the hospital.Published: 5/18/2013 06:51:47 AM -
Driver, passenger hurt in Cheltenham Township crash
Two people were hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a pole and went down an embankment.Published: 5/18/2013 06:25:10 AM -
Dozens of home remedies right in your kitchen
There are dozens of home remedies you can find right in your kitchen that can help with problems like heartburn, gout and even allergies.Published: 5/18/2013 00:29:48 AM -
Hazmat spill sends 5 to hospital in Bucks County
Five people were transported the hospital to be decontaminated after an accident spilled hazardous chemicals onto a roadway in Bucks County.Published: 5/18/2013 00:24:53 AM -
NJ woman killed husband in 2007, hid remains in closet, prosecutors say
A Ventnor woman has been charged with murdering her husband six years ago, after police found his remains in a closet.Published: 5/18/2013 00:22:03 AM -
Woman critically injured in Radnor Township house fire
Fire attacked a home in Radnor Township Friday night injuring a 66-year-old woman.Published: 5/18/2013 00:20:28 AM -
Billboard Music Awards 2013: Full list of nominees
Check out the full list of nominees for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, set to air on May 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.Published: 5/17/2013 21:44:37 PM -
Fake gun used in Trenton hostage standoff, police say
Authorities say the gun used in a 37-hour standoff, between New Jersey police and a man holding three children and two dead bodies, was fake.Published: 5/17/2013 19:12:03 PM -
Jersey Shore boaters asked to be careful of debris
Hurricane Sandy did more than just level houses and wreck boardwalks. The storm also changed the ocean floor, which means boaters have to learn how to navigate the new waters.Published: 5/17/2013 19:10:28 PM -
Reading family loses son to swinging rope game
A Reading family is sharing their story of unspeakable tragedy in hopes to help others avoid the dangers of a seemingly harmless game.Published: 5/17/2013 19:05:47 PM -
Man 'peeped' women tanning at gym in Lower Southampton, police say
A Bucks County man has been arrested and charged for allegedly peeping at women in tanning booths.Published: 5/17/2013 18:24:33 PM -
Mother charged with assaulting student, 11, at elementary school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police have arrested a parent for assaulting a student at an elementary school in Cobbs Creek.Published: 5/17/2013 18:15:36 PM -
Man wanted for exposing himself in Lower and Upper Providence
Police in Montgomery County have released a sketch of a man they say exposed himself on five occasions in Lower Providence and Upper Providence Townships.Published: 5/17/2013 18:14:01 PM -
Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $600 million, a major climb less than a day after the latest drawing produced no winning ticket.Published: 5/17/2013 17:50:22 PM -
Huge response shuts down City's ex-offender job fair
More than 3,700 job seekers overwhelmed the Municipal Services Building in Center City for a job fair Friday morning intended for ex-offenders.Published: 5/17/2013 17:40:52 PM -
3 sought for robbery of 15-year-old in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are asking for your help finding three suspects who robbed a 15-year-old.Published: 5/17/2013 17:40:01 PM -
City remembers fallen firefighter Michael Goodwin
The City of Philadelphia remembered a fallen hero on Friday.Published: 5/17/2013 17:38:20 PM -
Police ID worker killed in Camden industrial accident
A worker has succumbed to his injuries after a concrete barrier collapsed in Camden, New Jersey.Published: 5/17/2013 14:33:55 PM -
Cherry Hill burglary suspect identified, still at large
Police in Cherry Hill, New Jersey say they have identified a burglary suspect, but the man remains at large.Published: 5/17/2013 13:39:04 PM -
Police: PGW worker targeted in hostage scam
Philadelphia Police are looking for those responsible for a scam targeting a PGW worker, and may involve two more.Published: 5/17/2013 13:37:57 PM
