Boy dies in own filth in locked room; dad, fiancee charged

A Pennsylvania man and his fiancee imprisoned the man's 12-year-old son in a darkened room for years, starving him and beating him while treating their other children well, until he was finally found dead in his own filth, authorities said.

NYPD lieutenant beats coronavirus after 168 days in hospital

An NYPD lieutenant made it home after battling the coronavirus in three hospitals for 168 days— 75 of them on a ventilator, according to reports.

Century 21 closing after nearly 60 years in business

Century 21 Stores — a destination for bargain hunters looking for fat deals on designer dresses and shoes, cosmetics and housewares for nearly 60 years — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is winding down its business, shutting all 13 stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest

A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.

Mother of 4 killed in shooting that sparked barricade situation in Hunting Park

A mother of four is dead and a suspect is in custody following a shooting that sparked a barricade situation in Hunting Park early Wednesday morning.

Joe Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for inciting unrest

Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.

Man admits killing brother in Atlantic City casino

A Philadelphia man who fatally beat his younger brother in an Atlantic City casino hotel room last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.

Sen. Carper caught cursing on open mic during hearing

A technical snafu during a virtual U.S. Senate hearing ends in an expletive meltdown that was broadcast live.

President Donald Trump stages event outside of Biden's hometown of Scranton on last day of DNC

The political tradition of a presidential candidate lying low during the other party’s convention has eroded over the decades but — to the private delight of Trump’s advisers — the president's trip looked to be a particularly in-your-face piece of counter-programming designed to rattle an opponent.

Man dies tubing down Delaware River

Authorities say a New York City man died after falling off a tube he was using to float down the Delaware River in northeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend.