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06/26/2021

Mountain of mayflies: Thousands of dead insects pile up on bridge

Video shot by a passerby captured a massive pile of dead mayflies on a Pennsylvania bridge on June 22.

06/26/2021

Pennsylvania lifting universal masking order on June 28

Pennsylvania's universal masking order will officially be lifted Monday morning, officials announced on Friday. Nearly 60% of the state's adult population are now fully vaccinated.

06/26/2021

Men caught on surveillance video stealing from North Philly youth center NOMO, CEO says

A security system in the building of youth center NOMO, which stands for New Options More Opportunities on Broad Street in North Philly, details a robbery that went undetected for two days., according to the CEO.

06/26/2021

Jewish community offers prayers and support for those affected by South Florida condo collapse

Michael Balaban, president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, says Surfside is the diverse and vibrant home of many from the Jewish community.

06/26/2021

$50k reward offered for answers in 30-year-old Bucks County case

The family of a slain Bucks County woman is increasing their reward to $50,000 for information that helps solve her murder.

06/26/2021

Derek Chauvin's prison experience could look different

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

06/26/2021

Camden County Police Department training officers statewide on use of force, de-escalation

Camden County Police Chief Rodriguez says New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal called him a few weeks ago and asked if his department would take the lead on training the state’s 38,000 officers on de-escalation.

06/26/2021

First-round of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes winners announced

After two shots of a vaccine, a phone call and an email, Daniel Silva became the first $50,000 winner of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes.

06/26/2021

Triple shooting leaves man in critical condition in Cobbs Creek, police say

Philadelphia police are investigating a triple shooting in the Cobbs Creek section.

06/26/2021

Tide develops 1st detergent for astronauts in space, NASA

Tide is making one giant leap for space — developing a laundry detergent solution for NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station.

Tide announced it is developing a laundry detergent solution for NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station.

06/26/2021

$50K reward offered for answers in decades-old Bucks County cold case

SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS: The family of a slain Bucks County woman is increasing their reward to $50,000 for information or answers to solve her 1991 murder.

The family of a slain Bucks County woman is increasing their reward to $50,000 for information that helps solve her murder.

06/26/2021

Michigan boat captain finds 95-year-old message in a bottle: 'We were all in shock'

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE FOUND: A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.

06/26/2021

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day reduces risk of liver cancer, study suggests

A new study suggests people who drink between three to four cups of coffee a day are less likely to develop cancer or other severe illnesses as a result of chronic liver disease (CLD) as opposed to those who do not drink it.

A recent study suggests drinking between three to four cups of coffee a day decreases the chances of someone who has chronic liver disease from developing cancer or other more severe illnesses as a result of the disease.

06/26/2021

Officials provide an update on the deadly apartment building collapse in Florida

LIVE NOW: Authorities provide an update on the Surfside apartment building collapse. https://bit.ly/3xVovTx

(Courtesy: WSVN)

06/25/2021

Man who tried to help fallen Colorado officer was shot and killed by another officer, police say

A man who intervened in a shooting that killed a police officer near Denver was shot and killed by a responding officer while holding the suspect's AR-15, police said Friday.

Police say a man who intervened in a shooting that killed a police officer near Denver was then shot and killed by another responding officer. Police say the man was holding the shooting suspect's AR-15,

06/25/2021

UAP report: Some aerial objects ‘appear to demonstrate advanced technology’

Long the domain of science fiction and so-called ufologists, the subject of UFOs has in recent years drawn serious study from the Pentagon and intelligence agencies. The prospect of an adversary spying with unknown technology has alarmed lawmakers in both parties.

The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”

06/25/2021

Trump's company could face criminal charges in New York City

Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it could soon face criminal charges stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.

Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it could soon face criminal charges stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.

06/25/2021

Miami-area condo collapse: How to help, donate

HOW TO HELP: Many people are searching for ways they can support those impacted by the Surfside condo collapse, and several organizations have come together to help. Here’s how you can pitch in.

Many people are searching for ways they can support those impacted by the Surfside condo collapse, and several organizations have come together to help. Here’s how you can pitch in.

06/25/2021

George Floyd's family and attorney react to the sentencing of ex-cop Derek Chauvin

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3h3E2K5

06/25/2021

Parkland school shooting parent tricks ex-NRA president into fake high school graduation speech

A former NRA president and another gun rights activist were tricked by a parent of a victim of the Parkland mass shooting into delivering a speech to a fake dress rehearsal for a graduation ceremony.

A former NRA president and another gun rights activist were tricked by a parent of a victim of the Parkland mass shooting into delivering a speech to a fake dress rehearsal for a graduation ceremony.

06/25/2021

Philadelphia schools adopt 'sanctuary' immigration policy

IMMIGRATION POLICY: School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”

School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”

06/25/2021

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in murder of George Floyd

CHAUVIN SENTENCED: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison in the murder of George Floyd.

06/25/2021

Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days

LONGEST COVID INFECTION: A 72-year-old man in England is believed to be have had "the longest known PCR confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 infection" after testing positive for coronavirus some 300 days.

A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.

06/25/2021

Gianna Floyd, 7, shares message for father at Derek Chauvin sentencing: 'I miss you'

"I ask about him all the time," Gianna Floyd said of her late father in a video impact statement that played Friday ahead of Derek Chauvin’s sentencing. "Those mean people did something to him... I miss you and I love you."

George Floyd’s 7-year-old daughter Gianna shared a heartbreaking message for her late father during the sentencing of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin.

06/25/2021

Georgetown man charged with DUI after leading trooper on chase through mobile home park

DUI ARREST: Authorities in Delaware have charged a Georgetown man who was allegedly driving impaired when he refused to stop for a state trooper and slammed into his cruiser while trying to evade police.

Authorities in Delaware have charged a man who was allegedly driving impaired when he refused to stop for a state trooper and slammed into his cruiser while trying to evade police.

06/25/2021

Pence says he's 'proud' of role certifying 2020 election results

'PROUD': Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his role in certifying the 2020 election results and said he is “proud” of his own actions on Jan. 6.

06/25/2021

Derek Chauvin sentencing

CHAUVIN SENTENCING: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted in the murder of George Floyd, will learn his sentence Friday. Sentencing starts at 2:30 p.m. ET

Details: https://bit.ly/3zRSQ74

06/25/2021

Mailman returns heartwarming 'To Dad in Heaven' letter to girl who lost father

LETTER TO HEAVEN ❤️ A mailman shared a heartwarming discovery on Facebook after he found a letter written by a little girl made out to her father in heaven.

A mailman shared a heartwarming discovery on Facebook after he found a letter written by a little girl made out to her father in heaven.

06/25/2021

South Florida condo building collapse update

UPDATE ON FLORIDA CONDO COLLAPSE: Gov. DeSantis and officials are giving the latest update on search and rescue efforts after a condo building partially collapsed in South Florida yesterday, killing at least 4 people. There are still 159 people unaccounted for as firefighters are digging through the rubble to look for any survivors. LATEST: https://bit.ly/3dfuASJ

06/25/2021

Gov. Murphy extends state's Atlantic City takeover 4 more years

A.C. TAKEOVER EXTENDED: Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.

Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.

06/25/2021

Legal experts share predictions for Chauvin sentencing

CHAUVIN SENTENCING: In April, a jury convicted Chauvin on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. While Floyd’s family is expected to speak at the hearing, it is still unknown if Chauvin will use his opportunity to make a statement.

Minnesota legal experts are sharing their predictions for Friday’s sentencing of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

06/25/2021

4 charged in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington

ARSON ARRESTS: A Camden County man is facing arson charges and three other suspects were hit with related crimes in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington this year.

A Camden County man is facing arson charges and three other suspects were hit with related crimes in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington this year.

06/25/2021

Michigan boat captain finds 95-year-old message in a bottle: 'We were all in shock'

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE FOUND: A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE FOUND: A boat captain in Michigan thought she had found just another glass bottle last week. Then she realized there was a message inside that appeared to be from nearly 100 years ago.

06/25/2021

Department of Justice files lawsuit over Georgia's new election law

ELECTION LAW LAWSUIT: The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law that includes restrictions on voting by mail and greater legislative control over how elections are run.

ELECTION LAWSUIT: The U.S. Justice Department is filing a federal lawsuit against the state of Georgia over its new voting law.

06/25/2021

How long can survivors of Miami high-rise collapse survive under rubble?

SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS: As rescue efforts continue in Miami, experts believe survivors could be trapped in pockets of space within the rubble that provides free-flowing oxygen and rainwater.

Search and rescue efforts continued in Miami after a 12-story condo building unexpectedly collapsed early Thursday morning leaving multiple people dead and several dozen unaccounted for.