
Public Safety
Michelle Bachelet urged the Human Rights Council to take “bold and vigorous action” to monitor the rights situation in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban's takeover.
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Fuel tank ignites at Hilco site, drawing 100 firefighters to former PES refinery in South Philly
Blow torches being used to demolish at the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia are thought to have ignited the fire, which was brought under control within four hours.
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Man sentenced in connection to ‘one of the most upsetting’ homicides in recent Philly history
One man has been sentenced in a 2019 shooting in Kensington that killed a 2-year-old girl in her mother’s arms.
4 years ago
22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
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Haiti raises earthquake death toll, passes 2,200
Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said Sunday that the toll from this month's magnitude 7.2 earthquake has grown to 2,207, with 344 people still missing.
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Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall in Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island early Sunday, packing heavy winds and drenching rains as it began lashing the northeastern U.S. coastline.
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Coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri heads north
The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory late Saturday morning upgrading Tropical Storm Henri to a hurricane.
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16-year-old lifeguard dies after injury in Cape May, N.J.
The 16-year-old lifeguard who was injured while on duty Thursday in Cape May has died, according to officials.
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Families decry restricted visits to those in long-term care
One woman describes her battle to spend time with her mother.
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15-year-old shot while playing basketball at Philly playground dies
The teen was playing with her brother and two friends when she was shot.
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Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near U.S. Capitol
A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement after an hourslong standoff.
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Tornado hit Bucks and Montco, National Weather Service says
After a storm survey, the National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in the Souderton area early Thursday morning.
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Philly gets ready for back-to-school, amid surge in gun violence, with familiar tactics
Grassroots groups that share the goal of keeping students from harm said the city is not tapping them for their input, despite the trust they’ve earned with young people.
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AccuWeather: Tornado Watch issued as Tropical Depression Fred approaches
A Tornado Watch is in effect through 8 p.m. for several suburban counties, including Berks, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, Monroe and Northampton.
4 years ago
Here’s how you can support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
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