Lehigh County Mother Headed to Trial in Death of 2-Month-Old During Co-Sleeping Incident

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. — A Lehigh County mother is set to stand trial following the death of her 2-month-old infant, an incident authorities say occurred during co-sleeping. According to court documents, the infant was found unresponsive while sharing a sleeping space with the mother. Emergency responders were called to the scene, but the child was pronounced dead. Investigators later determined…

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Detached Garage Fire Reported in Salford Township, No Injuries

A detached three-car garage caught fire in Salford Township, prompting a response from local fire crews. The fire was reported at 16 County Line Road in Salford Township, Montgomery County. Units arriving on scene reported smoke showing from the detached garage. Firefighters were able to contain the fire in the garage. No injuries were reported. Additional details on the cause…

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Armed Robbers Steal $1.8 Million from Brink’s Truck in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Armed suspects made off with approximately $1.8 million after targeting an armored truck during a robbery in Northeast Philadelphia Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. in the 7200 block of Torresdale Avenue, according to initial reports. Authorities say two suspects, both armed with assault-style rifles, approached and robbed the Brink’s armored truck before fleeing the…

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Human Remains Discovered During Roadside Cleanup in Hilltown Township

HILLTOWN TWP., Pa. — Authorities are investigating after human remains were discovered over the weekend in Bucks County. According to initial reports, the discovery was made Saturday near the intersection of Route 313 and Webb Drive in Hilltown Township. Members of a group conducting a voluntary roadside cleanup alerted police after coming across what appeared to be human remains. Law…

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Boyertown Elementary School Closed After Early Morning Classroom Fire

BOYERTOWN, Pa. — An elementary school in Berks County is closed Monday after an early morning fire broke out inside a classroom. Emergency crews were dispatched around 1:40 a.m. to Boyertown Elementary School after reports of a fire inside the building. Upon arrival, firefighters located the source of the blaze within a classroom and quickly worked to bring it under…

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Hiring Restored for World Trade Center Health Program, Easing Delays for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

WASHINGTON — Hiring has been restored for the World Trade Center Health Program, a move expected to ease staffing shortages that have delayed care, treatment approvals, and claims processing for thousands of 9/11 responders and survivors. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved hiring for 37 long-vacant positions, bringing the program closer to its federally authorized staffing…

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8 Children Killed in Shreveport Domestic Violence Mass Shooting, Police Say

SHREVEPORT, La. — Eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 were killed in a domestic violence-related mass shooting at two homes in Shreveport early Sunday, according to police. Authorities said 10 people were shot in total in what is being described as the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Shreveport Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon said…

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