
Public Safety
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.
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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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Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
Biden said he will not repeat mistakes of the past and did not regret his decision to proceed with the withdrawal.
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The grants, which range in size from $10,000 to $48,400, will go to 10 different community-based groups.
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Philly gun violence leaves pain, numbness
A “perfect storm” of deadly factors helped revive an old nickname for Philadelphia popularized by its detractors — “Killadelphia.”
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Death toll nears 1,300 in Haiti after massive earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of a storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
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Afghanistan falls to the Taliban again as the U.S.-backed government collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and diplomatic personnel beat a retreat from the embassy.
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