FAIRLESS HILLS, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say she broke into the home of a man she briefly dated, allegedly attempting to surprise him with wine and dessert in hopes of rekindling their relationship. The incident also shed light on a series of mysterious events the homeowner said … Read more
DENVER, Colorado — A powerful surge of summer heat is set to grip Colorado at the start of the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and even exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Weather officials have designated Monday as a First Alert Weather Day, warning that the combination of extreme temperatures and prolonged … Read more
BOSTON, Massachusetts — After a pleasant weekend featuring comfortable temperatures and low humidity, much of Massachusetts is preparing for another significant heat wave as forecasters warn that dangerous heat and rising humidity will grip the region throughout the week. Meteorologists say temperatures will climb steadily beginning Monday before peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday, when many … Read more
GWYNN OAK, Maryland — Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal shooting after a 26-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning in Gwynn Oak, marking the second homicide investigation in the area within a week. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Whitehead Court at approximately 1:30 a.m., where they discovered … Read more
LOS ANGELES, California — Police are investigating a violent mass stabbing that left at least five people injured Friday night near a Metro Rail station in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park neighborhood. Authorities said multiple victims suffered severe lacerations during the attack, which unfolded on a pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Flower … Read more
LONG BEACH, California — An off-duty police officer exchanged gunfire with two alleged robbery suspects in Long Beach on Sunday afternoon after authorities say the pair attempted to rob the officer, with one suspect reportedly brandishing what appeared to be a firearm during the confrontation. The incident unfolded around 1:30 p.m. near Bixby Road and … Read more
SAN MARINO, California — Visitors to the Huntington Library are being treated to an exceptionally rare botanical event after two corpse flowers began blooming at nearly the same time, filling the gardens with their infamous odor that has often been compared to rotting flesh. The nonprofit organization announced Sunday evening that its towering corpse flower … Read more
ATLANTA — Health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened hundreds of people across the United States, prompting renewed warnings about properly washing fresh fruits and vegetables before consumption. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 840 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Residents across several Philadelphia neighborhoods and nearby counties spent Sunday cleaning up widespread storm damage after a series of powerful microbursts swept through the region, bringing destructive straight-line winds that toppled trees, damaged buildings and left thousands dealing with the aftermath. The severe thunderstorms struck Saturday afternoon, producing wind gusts strong enough … Read more
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Missouri — A Missouri woman was found dead on Saturday after devastating flash floods swept her home from its foundation during severe storms that inundated large portions of the state, as emergency crews continued rescue and recovery operations following one of the region’s most dangerous flooding events in recent years. The victim, identified … Read more