Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider
Fatal E-Bike Crash In PA Claims 71-Year-Old Rider A 71-year-old man has died after an e-bike crash in Pennsylvania, the authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. Phillip M. Park, of Alburtis, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest at 7:58 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. An autopsy completed on Wednesday, June 3, determined Park died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in an e-bike accident. His death was ruled accidental, the coroner's office said. Investigators said Park was operating an e-bike when he suffered an unwitnessed fall. The crash happened in t…
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder
Teen On Teen Killing: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead In PA, 16-Year-Old Charged With Murder A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a series of fights between groups of juveniles in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. A 16-year-old Norristown boy has been charged with criminal homicide and related offenses in connection with the fatal shooting, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Norristown Police Chief Michael Trail. The shooting happened in Haws Alley off George Street at approximately 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, authorities said. Norristown police officers arrived to find the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to t…
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG
Former Stepfather Accused Of Stealing $100K+ From Disabled Teen After Mom's Death: PA AG A man is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his disabled former stepson after the teen's mother died, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 2. Christopher O. Johnson, 38, of Montgomery County, was charged after an Office of Attorney General investigation found he allegedly took life insurance payouts belonging to his former stepson, according to the release. Investigators say Johnson stole more than $100,000 over a three-month period following the victim's mother's death from a stroke in 2025. The victim, now 19, has lifelong cognitive and neurodevel…
Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says
Manure Spill Contaminates Family's Drinking Water, Pennsylvania AG Says A Pennsylvania family's drinking water was left smelling like dead animals after a waste spill allegedly contaminated a private water supply, General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, June 3. Jesse Jones and his Carlisle-based company, Jones Manure Hauling, LLP, have been charged in connection with a 2021 spill at Barr Farm in Greencastle, according to the Office of Attorney General. Investigators said the company spilled a large amount of Food Processing Residuals (FPR) while transferring the material from a truck into a storage pit on June 30, 2021. The spill happened when a hose ruptur…
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies
Mom Of 2 Killed In Pennsylvania Shooting Remembered As Community Rallies A Pennsylvania mother of two is being remembered for her kindness, strength, and devotion to her children as loved ones rally around her family following a fatal shooting. Keshia M. Gonzalez, 37, was killed inside her apartment in the first block of North Main Street in Manheim Borough on Monday morning, June 1, according to investigators. A fundraiser created with her family's permission had raised more than $2,700 toward an $8,000 goal as of Tuesday morning to support Gonzalez's two sons, her mother, funeral expenses, and other immediate needs. "To know her was to love her," the organize…
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate
Woman Says Attack 'Changed My Life Forever' As PA Man Learns Fate A woman who said a sexual assault "changed my life forever" shared the lasting impact of the attack as the man who admitted raping her appeared for sentencing in Lancaster County Court, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 3. Elliot Matthew Nguyen, 25, of East Earl Township, pleaded guilty in January to rape by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, two counts of aggravated indecent assault, and two counts of indecent assault, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. The charges stemmed from an attack at a residence in the 5500 block of Division Highway in June 2025. …
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE) Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (UPDATE)
Cause Of Death Released For Man Found In Vehicle Fire: Berks County Coroner (Update) The cause of death has been released for a man found inside a burning vehicle near the Reading city line, authorities announced. Fire crews were dispatched to the area of South 9th Street in Cumru Township at 3:23 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, where they found a fully involved vehicle fire, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office. After extinguishing the flames, firefighters discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle, prompting an immediate investigation, the coroner said. The victim was identified as Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, 44, of the 800 block of Chestnut Stree…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations
FBI Still Hunting PA Woman Accused Of Faking Terminal Cancer For Donations A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to collect money from family, friends, and strangers remains on the FBI's Most Wanted fugitive list years after being indicted on federal fraud charges. Vanessa O'Rourke, formerly of Harleysville, Montgomery County, is wanted on 15 counts of wire fraud after allegedly claiming she had glioblastoma, a terminal form of brain cancer, and soliciting donations for treatment she never received, according to the FBI and federal prosecutors. Federal investigators say O'Rourke falsely told family and friends she needed financial help…
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It '60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It Journalists spend careers trying not to become the story. This time, the story landed inside the newsroom. The Wednesday, June 3, broadcast of "CBS Evening News" covered the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, with a report by CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod and a closing tribute from anchor Tony Dokoupil. CBS News posted the entire segment on YouTube. It can be viewed here. Pelley was fired on Tuesday, June 2, after a heated staff meeting with newly installed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton’s termination letter accused Pelley of a "performat…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Worker Killed After Falling From Scaffolding At Job Site: Berks County Coroner Worker Killed After Falling From Scaffolding At Job Site: Berks County Coroner
Worker Killed After Falling From Scaffolding At Job Site: Berks County Coroner A workplace accident turned fatal after a worker fell from scaffolding at a job site in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday, June 4. The victim, a 47-year-old Kutztown Borough resident, was seriously injured when he fell from scaffolding while working at a site in Shillington Borough at 9:47 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the man by ambulance to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:11 a.m., the coroner said. An autopsy was scheduled for Thursday, June 4,…
Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (DEVELOPING) Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (DEVELOPING)
Second Fatal Crash In Two Days Shuts Down County Line Road In PA (Developing) A second fatal crash in two days shut down a road in Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, June 3, authorities said. Warminster Township Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and several vehicles near the intersection of West County Line Road and Greene Road, according to an alert issued at 6:41 p.m. The Bucks County Crash Team was called to assist with the investigation. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 6 p.m. to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and at least one vehicle near the border of Warminster and Horsham townships. According to Montgo…
PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner
PA Firefighter Dies Less Than 1 Month Before 21st Birthday After Shopping Center Crash: Coroner A 20-year-old volunteer firefighter died a week after he was thrown from a moving vehicle at a Pennsylvania shopping center, officials announced on Wednesday, June 3. Daniel J. Maffea, of Bethlehem Township, died from injuries he suffered after being thrown from a moving vehicle in the Madison Farms Shopping Center on Friday, May 22, according to Northampton County Coroner Zachary R. Lysek. Maffea had been riding on the closed trunk area of a vehicle traveling across Madison Boulevard between 4797 and 4753 Freemansburg Ave. when he was thrown from the vehicle, the coroner said. He was take…
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Berks Officer Kristen Yeager A Pennsylvania police officer killed while responding to an emergency call is being remembered as a dedicated public servant, athlete, wife, and mother of three after officials released new details about her death on Wednesday, June 3. Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager, 42, died after the patrol vehicle she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree in Earl Township on Friday, May 29, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner's Office. She was responding to assist a neighboring police department when the crash happened. Investigators said …
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says One of the most unusual White House projects of the year may have a longer future than expected. Click here for a new, updated story: UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event President Donald Trump suggested in a TikTok video posted Tuesday evening, June 2, that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might remain after this month’s fight event. @realdonaldtrump MAYBE WE’LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump Trump compared the structure to the Eiffel Tower, saying the Paris l…
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE) Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (UPDATE)
Firefighter Fired After Offensive Radio Transmission During Fatal Crash Response In PA (Update) A firefighter was fired after transmitting offensive language over the county radio system while responding to the fatal crash that shut down a busy Pennsylvania intersection, officials announced Wednesday, June 3. Horsham Fire Company No. 1 and mutual aid partners were dispatched to an emergency incident on County Line Road in Horsham Township around 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, according to a statement released by the company. The incident was the fatal crash investigation at County Line Road and Delmont Avenue that prompted road closures and a large emergency response involving Warminster Tow…
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court
Man Accused Of Taking 100+ Bodies In Grave Robbery Spree Waives 494-Count Case To Court New court records show the sprawling case against the Ephrata man accused of stealing human remains from historic cemeteries has officially been sent to county court. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday, June 3, on 494 criminal counts tied to what prosecutors have described as one of the largest grave robbery investigations in Pennsylvania history. According to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office, the case has been assigned to Judge Stephanie Klein following the waiver. A status conference is scheduled for Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Delaware C…
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police
Phone Number Given To 12-Year-Old Girl In PA Child Luring Case; Texas Man Wanted: Police A phone number handed to a 12-year-old girl helped police identify a man now wanted in a child luring case in Cumberland County, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 3. Ali Jibril, 25, is wanted on a charge of luring a child into a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Mechanicsburg Police Department. The case began when police received a report on Thursday, March 12, that a 12-year-old girl had been approached two days earlier outside a business in the first block of East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg, according to police. The man allegedly engaged the girl in conversation…
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO) Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (VIDEO)
Injured Solo Sailor, 74, Rescued By Luxury Cruise Hundreds Of Miles Offshore (Video) A solo sailor was rescued by a luxury cruise ship nearly 500 miles off the US coast after his sailboat was disabled in harsh conditions, officials said. The 74-year-old Canadian man was found aboard a 29-foot sailing vessel named Alice on Tuesday, May 26, the Coast Guard said in a news release. The sailboat had lost its mast and its engine stopped working while traveling from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, Canada. The crew of the cruise ship Silver Whisper diverted 120 miles from its planned route and rescued the sailor, who had injured his shoulder while traveling through strong winds an…
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan A family trip overseas has turned into a desperate search. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was last seen on surveillance video in Kyoto, Japan, on Friday, May 29, during a family vacation. NBC affiliate WVTM 13 in Birmingham reported that Higginbotham was traveling in Japan with his family when he disappeared. His family said he arrived at Kyoto Station around 8:15 p.m. Friday. His phone last showed activity at 8:29 p.m. Before that, surveillance footage showed Higginbotham had made a purchase at a Kohnan hardware store in the Kyo…
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says
Child Among New Victims Added To Slumlord Lawsuit, Bucks County DA Says A Bucks County landlord accused of forcing tenants to live in dangerous conditions is now facing additional allegations after more victims came forward, District Attorney Joe Khan announced on Tuesday, June 2. An amended civil complaint filed in Bucks County Court adds four more victims to the county's lawsuit against Richard Goetter, Ronald Goetter, and their business entity, R & R Enterprises, over conditions at 113 S. Main St. in Dublin Borough, according to the DA's Office. Among the newly identified tenants is a mother and her 11-year-old son who lived in the building from Decembe…
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season
Dozen People Sickened In Outbreak During Cruise Ship's Final Season A dozen people were sickened in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard a National Geographic cruise, federal health officials said. The outbreak happened on the National Geographic Sea Bird, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, June 1. The Alaskan cruise departed on Tuesday, May 26, and returned to port on Sunday, May 31. Nine out of 66 passengers reported being ill during the voyage, along with three of the 24 crew members aboard the ship, which will be retired after the 2026 season. The main symptoms were vomiting and diarrhea, and the outbreak…